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Grasswire2

(13,571 posts)
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 03:35 AM Jan 2020

Here's why I think Bolton will make a move VERY SOON.


If he doesn't act to do something now, and the Senate acquits by the weekend, his book will lose its interest for most people. Everyone will move on to the reality of a unitary executive.

That book is only hot if it exposes actionable info. Otherwise it's a relic, after the fact.

But if he gives up enough right now to tar Trump and shock Republicans....he can both be a hero AND a millionaire.
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Skya Rhen

(2,701 posts)
1. The only way he can save his book sales is if he goes under oath, lending credibility of its
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 03:52 AM
Jan 2020

contents. He would be able to accomplish this by testifying before the House.

lapfog_1

(29,226 posts)
2. lol no
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 03:58 AM
Jan 2020

His book sales are done...

The rabid repuke base will not buy them because Trump and his minions have turned on Bolton.

Democrats won't buy it because why bother...we already KNEW that everything he is going to confirm is true... we don't need Bolton to tell us that.

That leaves only the Never Trumpers out there to buy his book... and there just aren't that many of them.

Kablooie

(18,641 posts)
6. To Republicans money equals human value. The more you have the more honorable you are.
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 04:23 AM
Jan 2020

So you can never have enough.

That’s why they despise the poor.
Being poor means you are worthless trash.

wishstar

(5,271 posts)
4. If he doesn't speak out or testify he will be seen as cowardly and unpatriotic
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 04:02 AM
Jan 2020

since the rightwingers in the Trump camp have already turned on him and Dems are dismayed that he wouldn't testify to House or speak out clearly, so everyone will consider him a weasel and not want to reward him by buying the book.

Skittles

(153,193 posts)
10. we already know he is a coward and unpatriotic
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 06:57 AM
Jan 2020

real patriots do not lie their into a war

Bolton can sing until the cows come home but he will still be a repuke warmongering piece of SHIT

renate

(13,776 posts)
7. Idk... if he has big revelations after the GOP says no witnesses....
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 05:06 AM
Jan 2020

... it sells books and makes the GOP senators look weak and paid for😍

IndyOp

(15,535 posts)
9. I've to take a shower, but I'll be available in a half-hour - does that work
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 06:32 AM
Jan 2020

for y’all.

It’s getting late mate - as the koala’s in trees on fire say.

empedocles

(15,751 posts)
11. Good point about something very soon.
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 07:01 AM
Jan 2020

Not so sure money is the be all. Personal avenge and revenge very possible.

Dulcinea

(6,665 posts)
12. Yep.
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 08:07 AM
Jan 2020

Bolton is a vengeful bastard who didn't get his war with Iran. He would have no problem with bringing Dolt 45 & his minions down, I think.

empedocles

(15,751 posts)
13. And, at the personal level. Bolton, whatever the political views are, has
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 08:24 AM
Jan 2020

brains and fortitude. Perhaps, seeing the ignorant and fundamentally fearful/neurotic trump getting away with gangsterism, makes it more personal against trump.

'It's all personal, every bit of business . . . I learned that from my old man, the Godfather' - [Michael Corleone to 'Tom']

[Michael Corleone also contradicts himself, variously, 'its not personal, its strictly business', contradicting Vito].

uponit7771

(90,364 posts)
14. K&R, I don't see what Bolton has to say being valuable if it has no effect right now. It'll just
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 10:50 AM
Jan 2020

... be another MAGA Cult book that only MAGA Suckers read

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