Psycho John Bolton: Striking Iran ‘Is Really The Most Prudent Thing To Do’

[marmar]

from ThinkProgress:



Bolton: Striking Iran ‘Is Really The Most Prudent Thing To Do’»


Yesterday morning, Fox News interviewed former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton to discuss whether America is close to striking Iranian targets, as new reports indicate the Bush administration is drawing up plans for a “surgical strike.” Bolton said that while there are “obviously risks associated” with a strike on Iran, the risks of not doing something are “far higher” at this point.

Fox anchor Jaime Colby asserted, “The Brits think we overestimate the threat of Iran in this particular case. Are they right or wrong?” Bolton — who has previously claimed that the “mullahs in Iran” want a Democratic president in 2008 — responded:

I think they’re dead wrong on this. I think this is a case where the use of military force against a training camp to show the Iranians we’re not going to tolerate this is really the most prudent thing to do. Then the ball would be in Iran’s court to draw the appropriate lesson to stop harming our troops.

Fox anchor Colby reacted to Bolton’s war cries by concluding — without sarcasm — “That’s a good message to end on. Thank you.” Watch it: http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/05/bolton-iran-strike-prudent/


Bolton has asserted that preventive war against Iraq “did work” and “achieved our strategic objective.” Moreover, he has openly stated that the U.S. should have no interest in the well-being of Iraqis.

Bolton’s unquenchable appetite for a military conflict with Iran is easy to understand, given that he cares so little about the disastrous consequences that follow from war.


http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/05/bolton-iran-strike-prudent/

[Ikonoklast]

1. Mr. Bolton has been consistent in only one thing:

Everthing he thinks, says, and believes is completely wrong.

I find it hard not to laugh at his insanity, except for the fact that other people listen to him, and then children in a far-off land die.

[newmajority]

2. Why is anybody still asking this fucking lunatic for his opinion on ANYTHING?

Tell me this sick fuck doesn't belong in a straight jacket.

[magellan]

10. He doesn't belong in a straight jacket

Unless you're talking about the kind with one long sleeve that goes around the neck while the "patient" stands over a trap door.

There's only one cure for traitors to the US Constitution and it ain't a rubber room.

[Richard Steele]

3. Bolton is Satan wearing a dime-store fake mustache. nm

[marmar]

4. I've seen dime-store fake mustaches that look more realistic....

n/t

[Richard Steele]

21. Alright then, let me take another wack at it: he's Satan trying to eat a caterpillar.

[newmajority]

12. That's an insult to Satan!!

:evilfrown:

[baldguy]

5. More prudent than striking Mr Bolton?

[Jim__]

6. Well, saddle 'em up and charge John. We're right behind you.

Right!

[shanti]

7. john "pnac" bolton said this?

what do you expect? :shrug:

[Fireweed247]

11. exactly

because they might not have a chance to fulfill their plan if Obama gets in there.

We need a Congress that will stop enabling war crimes!
www.peacecandidates.com

[bdamomma]

8. this coming from a man who believes the UN should have ten floors removed.

by terrorist attack. Sick prick he is.

[spanone]

9. dear mr bolton, stfu

[matt007]

13. I'd like to strike him.....right in that mustache!!!!

then shave it off while he's unconscious

[marmar]

14. "then shave it off while he's unconscious"

That would take hours....And I bet there are cooties underneath it! :scared:

[matt007]

17. I'd wear gloves lol

Always a good idea when handling a live republican

[curious one]

15. He is insane and motivated by ...

He and others need to be put away for the good of this country. Why pick on Iran that has not attacked another country for over 300 years. Why so much emphasis on Iran?

[gratuitous]

16. Openly and freely speculating on committing war crimes

Fox: Your home for crimes against humanity.

[Disturbed]

18. "Why so much emphasis on Iran?"

Oil?

[Echo In Light]

24. Not that ANY of the mainline media would object

[bkcc]

19. I'd laugh at the insanity of that statement...

if it weren't so serious and fairly likely to happen at the hands of the madmen running our nation.

"Really the most prudent thing to do." Jeez.

[Kipper58]

20. After you, John -

Grab yourself a rifle and point your browser to this web page: http://www.cheapflights.com/flights-to-tehran/reagan-national/

We'll all be right behind you - NOT

[FVZA_Colonel]

22. Strikes on Iran would mean an unparalleled disaster for US forces and goals in that region.

Not only could they wipe out the forces in the Gulf with the anti-ship missiles they've developed in recent years, but they could easily restart the Iran-Iraq War of the 80's, only this time US soldiers will be caught directly in the middle, to say nothing of what could happen in Afghanistan. Despite the masturbatory fantasies of people like Bolton, we are just not guaranteed a victory in Iran, most especially because of the adventurism he helped force the US into.

[FormerOstrich]

23. I know it's been asked on the thread already...

but why in the hell would anyone bother to print anything he says?

My next thought has been posted, too.......Bolton...STFU!!

plus, how can they call him former U.N. Ambassador? He was a recess appointment that never materialized....wtf do they try to legitimatize the bastard!

[Solly Mack]

25. Milk-livered knotty-pated bugbear!