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Bolton on whether Bush might bomb Iran before he leaves office: ‘I think so, definitely.’»

In a Fox News interview this afternoon, former UN Ambassador John Bolton discussed his desire to bomb camps inside Iran that are reportedly training and arming Shiite insurgents who fight in Iraq. Fox host Martha McCallum asked, “Can you imagine a scenario where President Bush would do that before the end of his term?” Bolton responded, “I think so, definitely.” He added later, “This is entirely responsible on our part.” Watch it:

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Asked by McCallum whether Israel would be supportive of the strikes given the possibility of Iranian retaliation, Bolton responded, “I think they’d be delighted.”

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89 Responses to “Bolton on whether Bush might bomb Iran before he leaves office: ‘I think so, definitely.’”


  1. 5th Estate Says:

    Bolton of course got his ambassador qualification as a free gift in a box of Choclate Frosted Sugar Bombs cereal (TM Calvin&Hobbes).


  2. L. Hussein Annie Says:

    Jebus. Bloodthirsty barstid.

    *shudder*


  3. 5th Estate Says:

    And sonehow this kind of talk isn;t considered inflammatory–due to the Unitary Executive Manifest Destiny Moral Exclusion Clause.


  4. texaslady Says:

    So Israel would be happy if the U.S. bombed Iran, so lets see who all benefitted from 9/11. Bushco got into Iraq’s oil, got Saddam out of power, Israel gets a boost by the U.S. Funny how Israel’s mafia was tied to 9/11 and now the payoff comes about. Follow the trail.


  5. RUCerious Says:

    Please write your representative and get them to take a stand on automatic impeachment for a unilateral attack without Congressional approval.


  6. ralph the wonder llama Says:

    Sure, why not bomb Iran before Bush leaves office? It’s not like he’ll have to deal with the consequences anyway.


  7. Chris L Says:

    May 3, 1951 - A congrssional panel had summoned General Omar Bradley. The US had information that China was supplying North Korea with weapons, training and intelligence. Many people including congressmen and military leaders were discussing the option to attack China. General Bradley’s response to this has become one of his most famous quotes.

    The wrong war, at the wrong place, at the wrong time, and with the wrong enemy” - General Omar Bradley


  8. texaslady Says:

    And everyone thought when McCain sang, bomb,bomb, Iran he was kidding, nope just following the course.


  9. texaslady Says:

    Again, how many bush family members are serving in the military ? Like NONE !


  10. old_hack Says:

    Hillary Clinton said she wants to wipe Iran off the planet!!!??

    WTF!!!??!!!???


  11. satirev Says:

    Captain Kangaroo doesn’t realize that if Bush even attempts to bomb Iran before leaving office, the people of this country will riot in the streets.


  12. blue state bob Says:

    Insane, crazy war monger pig. Easy to bomb and kill and maim people from the safety of midtown Manhattan. As I live in New York, I really hope I don’t ever see this d-bag because I will probably end up spending the night at Rikers Island after punching him repeatedly in his ugly neo-con face.


  13. celtic cynic Says:

    re #7 - That’s the plan, dump and run, then blame it on Democrats, liberals, illegal immigrants, islamo-fascists, the media, mothers, etc.
    Then they can all run away to Paraguay, Saudi Arabia, their own islands in the Caribbean, wherever.


  14. satirev Says:

    Bolton is a pathetic excuse for a human being - entirely heartless and amoral. Naturally, he was one of the architects of the war crimes committed by the Bush Cabal. I’d love to see charges on this fool come to pass. Once they can no longer be assuaged by a presidential pardon, their butts will be on the grill - beginning with misanthropes and traitors like John Bolton.


  15. shoeless Says:

    Bolton on whether Bush might start the Armageddon before he leaves office: ‘I think so, definitely.’»

    Asked by McCallum whether Israel would be supportive of the world ending conflagration, Bolton responded, “I think they’d be delighted.”


  16. satirev Says:

    “Dump and run, indeed” but the adage “you can run but you cannot hide” will be their theme song. The people will not forget how these twisted sickos hijacked this democracy and ruined this country. If, on their way out, they decide to do this, they’d all better think seriously about getting out of town. No hell hath a fury like people betrayed.


  17. leftcoast Says:

    Bombing Iran will not save American lives. What we’ll see is the start of a global conflict unlike anyone can imagine. But, perhaps this is what Bush wanted all along…to usher in a biblical armageddon.
    Tell your congressional reps to seize control of this out of control group of madmen who call themselves leaders.


  18. satirev Says:

    Bolton’s heartless comment about Israel being delighted with the prospect of bombing Iran paints a very dastardly picture of Israel in the eyes of the american people. How dare this neo-idiot speak for the Israeli’s? He forgets that some human beings, whatever the circumstances, would NEVER find “delight” in the prospect of killing other human beings.


  19. satirev Says:

    Bush’s Legacy: World War III. Only a demented sociopath who is psychiatrically compromised would EVER find delight in such a scenario.


  20. Ms_Joanne Says:

    Bolton and the other Neo-conservatives have hijacked this country.

    Imagine if George W. Bush had a say in our government until the day he died. Well he does. One of his famous executive orders has given him the right to control what we know about his administration not just until he dies but forever!

    Read Orders and Acts and Lies. Oh my!

    When are these cowards who are supposed to represent us, you know, We The People going to do something for this country?


  21. Jeannie See Says:

    Someone really needs to get a handel on these people in Washington. This shit is getting scarier by the day.

    And Bolton can kiss my scrawny ass. We do not need to engage Iran.


  22. Winski Says:

    What bizzarro world of counter-reality do he and his fixed news wannabes live in?? Do they understand that if we bomb Iran the price of gas will be $50 dollars a gallon - IF YOU CAN GET IT AT ALL!!

    We already have the worst reputation on the planet even behind the old Stasi of the East Germans, the KGB and the Nazis. So we think bombing another country in the middle east will do some good?

    Are these mad?? Do they get their Id on just by saying this? These people need to be committed to exhaustive, long-term mental care at their own expense.


  23. satirev Says:

    Leftcoast: It may become so critical to nip the power from these very sick madmen that Congress will be called upon by the american people to take control of our government and bring these traitors to justice.

    We know that the Hague plans to the moment they step from office and the “accomplices” of these war crimes and crimes against humanity will also be charged and tried…..Hope it goes in alphabetical order so Clarabell Bolton will be one of the first in line!


  24. Keith Says:

    There are camps in the US that are training and arming fighters in Iraq. 160,000 are currently in Iraq (combat–not counting support). Does that give Iran, Pakistan, Russia, and China the right to bomb the US? Every reason for sending them there was a known lie. 935 lies. It was pure aggression for control of a vital resource. Even McCain said so. A violation of every international law.


  25. satirev Says:

    Winski: Sickos like Bolton believe that they are some kind of Comic Book Super Heroes. They live in a delusional reality.


  26. satirev Says:

    The time is soon to wrest the power of these very dangerous individuals before they do something profoundly devastating.


  27. satirev Says:

    Winski: “MAD” would be an understatment. Demented sociopaths, all of them.


  28. shoeless Says:

    satirev Says:

    Bush’s Legacy: World War III. Only a demented sociopath who is psychiatrically compromised would EVER find delight in such a scenario.

    Sure, Bush doesn’t want to be forgotten. Who would remember Hitler if he hadn’t started WW II?


  29. satirev Says:

    Keith: This same group of nutcases already violated international law with the invasion of Iraq. Germany has recently issued warrants for the people involved with the illegal rendition flights run by the Bushitcos in violation of Common Article 3. I suspect that soon Bush and Cheney and any of their sycophantic sociopaths will also have warrants out soon for each of them by foreign countries.


  30. satirev Says:

    You got it! In Bush’s BubbleWorld, any rep is better than no rep at all.


  31. Alejandro Says:

    Who would be delighted that Iran was bombed in a totally illegal manner? Not only would it be unconstitutional, but it is also against the UN charter.


  32. Doc Rock Says:

    Impeach now!


  33. shoeless Says:

    satirev Says:

    You got it! In Bush’s BubbleWorld, any rep is better than no rep at all.

    I once had a dog who would pee on the floor just to get attention.


  34. satirev Says:

    Ms Joanne - thanks for the link. Proves the point that Chimpy is as spineless as every one of his cronies. They wouldn’t know “truth” if they had it sitting right in front of them.

    Indeed, 911 changed everything - connect the dots because they’re all becoming very obvious. What will get the dots connected for bush remaining in office and the cancellation of election?? You guessed it: Another flase flag like 911 and the installation of martial law.

    Then we will see the largest mass exodus of american citizens OUT of this country ever in it’s history.


  35. RUCerious Says:

    Keith, that would make a great bumper sticker:

    Nuke The Training Camps!

    In Arizona.


  36. satirev Says:

    Shoeless: Me, too. That’s where Bush takes his cues these days - from Barnie! That’s why he’s $hitting all over us in the hope that we will someday begin to take notice. Americans are sleepwalking and will be taken by surprise - engrossed in the election and the candidates while these sickos plot their next move.


  37. Keith Says:

    Satirev, right you are. I meant the invasion of Iraq.


  38. Ms_Joanne Says:

    This is the most frightening government in history. These people seem to get such glee out of bombing, killing, maiming and total destruction.

    They lie and no one does anything about it.
    WTF???

    These lying sacks of crap have got to be stopped and they have to be held responsible. If they are not, our country will never be the same…at least not in our lifetimes.

    CHRIST ON A CRUTCH!


  39. nanlichi Says:

    Hypothetically speaking (sort of an extension of the ticking time bomb bs) if there were a madman threatening to start a war that could devestate the entire planet, would you be justified in taking that one madman out?

    No, not a bullet, but an impeachment.

    Serious situations call for serious action and bombing Iran is about as serious as it gets.


  40. Buckie Boy Says:

    John Bolton, former Human - this horrific piece of subhuman dung needs to drop f’n dead from a brain hemorrhage.

    The neocan’t plan to destroy the US economy is not done yet and they need to get the price of gas to 10 bucks a gallon to totally tank us, and put the US at war with itself, with everyone fighting for their own survival.


  41. dasm Says:

    These two men (Bush & Bolton) are delusional, violent, out-of-touch, and just plain stupid. The approval rating & negative legacy for Bush can only plummet further with Bolton making these comments. Losers, negative role models, lunatics… so many terms to be applied to Bush & Bolton, and all the rest of the Bushies. But we, the people, just post comments. Why don’t reporters put real questions to these idiots? Why don’t real media outlets challenge them & keep them from making all these absurd, terrorist comments? Truly– hyping the destruction of another country is truly terrorist– and Bolton, and so many other Bushies must be held accountable for their terrorist comments. They are, quite literally, terrorizing other innocent people in other countries. Imagine if - and I mean ‘if’ - Iran threatened to bomb the U.S. if the U.S. didn’t heed their threats? They would certainly be branded as terrorists. Yet that is exactly what the Bush gov’t is doing to Iran & other countries. Where are the true, honest journalists who will confront Bush & the Repubs & tell them that they are equal to what they call “terrorists”? ?


  42. regular_joe Says:

    The Fox host asked, “Can you imagine a scenario where President Bush would do that before the end of his term?” Bolton responded, “I think so, definitely.” He added later, “This is entirely responsible on our part.”

    “Bonkers” Bolton has a vivid imagination. Statements like this make it clear that he is, in fact, delusional.

    But when has the Bush administration ever done ANY THING that could be considered “responsible”??

    The buck stops no where with this bunch of criminals. Indeed, Bush’s crowning “achievement” is that, after nearly 8 years in office, he’s not responsible for ANY THING: it’s always someone else’s fault.

    If an attack does occur, I expect BushCo will blame it on the Democrats — and the MSM will report it that way.


  43. shoeless Says:

    Buckie Boy Says:

    …the US at war with itself…

    God, I hope we win.


  44. RUCerious Says:

    Three words for these ClusterFoucks.

    Straits

    Of

    Hormuz.


  45. tokin librul Says:

    @ 45, RUCerious Says:
    Straits
    Of
    Hormuz.

    WERD! sink a couple of loaded tankers across the channel, which is shallow and narrow, and dry up 30% of world production for at LEAST 90-120 days. iran has missiles that could do that pretty easily, i suspect; or they have friends who do…


  46. Merlin Says:

    Keith Says:
    There are camps in the US that are training and arming fighters in Iraq. 160,000 are currently in Iraq (combat–not counting support). Does that give Iran, Pakistan, Russia, and China the right to bomb the US? Every reason for sending them there was a known lie. 935 lies. It was pure aggression for control of a vital resource. Even McCain said so. A violation of every international law.

    May 7th, 2008 at 6:32 pm

    Well said Keith!


  47. barfly Says:

    Since Bush’s legacy is in the crapper, there’s literally nothing to stop him from bombing Iran. If there’s one thing Bush has demonstrated in eight years, it’s petulance, and if McCain loses, it’s a good bet the little twerp will do something to damage the incoming president, like bomb Iran a couple of days before leaving office. There is nothing beneath him - but rotting corpses.


  48. Exit Stage Left Says:

    satirev Says:
    We know that the Hague plans to the moment they step from office and the “accomplices” of these war crimes and crimes against humanity will also be charged and tried…..Hope it goes in alphabetical order so Clarabell Bolton will be one of the first in line!

    I hope you’re right about that. Do we really know it?


  49. StratRat Says:

    Sadly, I think Bolton is serious. I believe Cheney and his hand puppet are planning to start the world on fire. To them it is simply a way to scuttle the ship so nobody knows what they did to ruin the planet. Mark my words: there will be absolutely no evidence of Bush administration criminality after they leave office. I would also expect a few more ’surprise’ house burnings and burglary’s before the end of days. It’s all in the plans. We don’t count.


  50. Exit Stage Left Says:

    As I’ve stated before….NOTHING these neocriminals do is by accident. Every action, every story, every interview and every sound bite has a purpose.


  51. Ms_Joanne Says:

    Keith, EXACYLY!!

    Read this. I think you’ll like it. (sorry for the blogwhoring but it applies)


  52. Xisithrus Says:

    Another potatoe for the crackpot realist stew.


  53. Ms_Joanne Says:

    Exit Stage Left Says:

    As I’ve stated before….NOTHING these neocriminals do is by accident. Every action, every story, every interview and every sound bite has a purpose.

    This takeover of the world has been planed for more than two decades.

    Four words: Project for a New American Century.

    Bolton, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, et al.


  54. Jackie Says:

    Looks like Congressional approval isn’t needed anymore. Mad man Bolton thinks Bush/Cheney can bomb countries at will. Now of course Isreal agrees as they would benefit by taking control of other Middle Eastern countries. Now when Russia steps in Isreal will say they had nothing to do with it as it was all the US’s fault.


  55. StratRat Says:

    This takeover of the world has been planed for more than two decades.

    Four words: Project for a New American Century.

    Bolton, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, et al.

    Yes Ma’am, it has. If anyone doesn’t know about PNAC, go to wikipedia and read about it. The names and faces will be very familiar to anybody watching the rape of our country: Kristol, Strauss, Perle, etc…They are the poster children for this Hell on Earth. None has served in the military, all are wealthy. ‘Nuff said.


  56. Exit Stage Left Says:

    Ms_Joanne Says:
    This takeover of the world has been planed for more than two decades.
    Four words: Project for a New American Century.

    Makes one wonder if we have our collective heads up our asses thinking that next January they will just go quietly into the night.


  57. Winski Says:

    Satirev you’re right but Keith may be on to an idea..

    IF camps could be set up let’s say in the deserts of Utah or Nevada (radioactive mostly) where they do their time in mental rehab we could solve part of or nation’s energy problem at the same time we solve their delusion problem.

    1) They come out of the camps, mind-wiped-clean, AND (the best part)

    2) They Glow in the dark!!

    No more street lights required!!!


  58. Ms_Joanne Says:

    #56 and 57, I fear they will not go quietly into the night, nor will they go period. I constantly fear for Obama’s life for he threatens their goal of global domination. Everytime I get a CNN Breaking News email, my stomach tightens.

    They have too much in place for them to attempt a world coup. And WE, the people of this country, are going to be the ones who pay. Who is going to protect us against not just these criminals but the world? As they say, you reap what you sow and this administration has sown some seriously bad seeds which are going to affect all of our lives for a long, long time.


  59. Exit Stage Left Says:

    Ms_Joanne Says:
    Read this. I think you’ll like it. (sorry for the blogwhoring but it applies)

    Holy crap. This just gets scarier and scarier. The masses will wake up long after it’s too late.


  60. theswan Says:

    It’s time America heard another point of view.
    But who can rely on the MSM to convey anything but “bush” news. The dumb down version of anything near important or relavent to world society.


  61. Ms_Joanne Says:

    It’s not MSM, it’s CM - Corporate Media. M$M gives them more credit than they are due.


  62. Arn Gunnutes Says:

    If they do, Bush, Cheney and ALL of their PNAC associates need to be ARRESTED, CONVICTED and EXECUTED for TREASON against the USA.

    The penalty for TREASON in “wartime”.


  63. MOONBAT Says:

    Wait for the false flag attack. Israel will be attacked and will make Teheran a glass parking lot along with the enrichment facilities. Bush will envoke emergency war powers and invade Iran.

    Deja Vu all over again?


  64. questioneverything Says:

    Just what will it take for Pelosi to authorize a vote on impeachment of Cheney? Total nuclear war? Too late, babe. We need leadership and we won’t get it from Clinton, who won’t even stand up and say we need to stop this insanity. Won’t even question the many crimes they have committed. We are already looking at $5 gas by summer’s end and still they do nothing. I have told one of my senators for several years that these people are traitors. They are killing our way of life, they are enriching our enemies, and they don’t care about the future. Could we get out of the primaries now and graduate to secondary school?


  65. MOONBAT Says:

    It is not possible to impeach anyone in this administration. The procedings would last into next year. The proceedings should have started when the Dems took over the congress. Pelosi is guilty of negligence of her office and should be recalled, or whatever they do congress persons.


  66. Daryll Says:

    To cease the gruesome killing of our troops and to protect the Middle East from a potential nuclear threat, we must destroy all Iranian nuclear facilities. This happened within President Bush’s tenure, and he is responsible for resolving this issue. With God, we can conquer all things.


  67. Cal Malenky Says:

    Bush has left a mess wherever he’s gone in his insipid life. What’s one more?


  68. Daryll Says:

    Cal Malenky Says:
    ——————————————————————————–

    Bush has left a mess wherever he’s gone in his insipid life. What’s one more?

    May 7th, 2008 at 9:54 pm Recommend (0) | Report Abuse

    If you want prosperity in your life, move out of God’s way. This nation (Iran) has a sickening hunger to destroy God’s chosen people (Jews). We must protect Israel.


  69. MOONBAT Says:

    Daryll

    Why do you want to start a nuclear war in the middle east? How do you know that they are developing nuclear bomb grade uranium? I’m sure Israel knows all about what they are doing. One more question. Why do you think we should be policing the middle east?


  70. Daryll Says:

    ——————————————————————————–

    MOONBAT Says:
    ——————————————————————————–

    Daryll

    Why do you want to start a nuclear war in the middle east? How do you know that they are developing nuclear bomb grade uranium? I’m sure Israel knows all about what they are doing. One more question. Why do you think we should be policing the middle east?

    May 7th, 2008 at 10:02 pm Recommend (0) | Report Abuse

    We should be policing the Middle East because we are the strongest nation in the world. Therefore, it is our responsibility to protect those in need of protection. Moonbat, do not hinder the will of God. If Iran attacks God’s chosen people, there will be hell to pay.


  71. MOONBAT Says:

    Daryll

    If the jews are the chosen people, why did God let Hitler kill millions of them. Don’t you know that God does not have much control over life on earth. As to the afterlife, who knows, no one has been back to tell us about it.


  72. JBaddo Says:

    cuckoo-bird Bolton. Why isnt there a public health warning plastered on his head like that on a pack of cigs ? This guy is a menace


  73. Brain From Planet Arous Says:

    Daryll Says:

    We should be policing the Middle East because we are the strongest nation in the world. Therefore, it is our responsibility to protect those in need of protection. Moonbat, do not hinder the will of God. If Iran attacks God’s chosen people, there will be hell to pay.

    Great parody of an insane Bible Thumper there Daryll. You do know that religious fanatics are a dangerous lot, be it Fundamentalist Christians or Muslims? Stalin Russia was the same, except the state replaced “god”. Any centralized entity, outside the human brain, nervous system, and body, has always been a danger to personal freedom. The history of centralized states and religions is replete with death and destruction, from Phoenicia, Egypt, Rome, Inquisition, Britain, Nazi Germany, to modern Corporate Feudal America. We shall see if we allow this continue, as it has since Cro-Magnons beat Neanderthals, or we shall become Children of The Future.


  74. dbadass Says:

    Hi Daryll:
    What sort of F’ed up God selects which people are better than which?

    On a more personal note, I am concerned. You don’t seem to be your self of late. You seem to have lost some of the crazed zeal which has endeared you to so many of us. Is everything okay? You haven’t lost that “eye of the tiger” have you?


  75. Daryll Says:

    ——————————————————————————–

    dbadass Says:
    ——————————————————————————–

    Hi Daryll:
    What sort of F’ed up God selects which people are better than which?

    On a more personal note, I am concerned. You don’t seem to be your self of late. You seem to have lost some of the crazed zeal which has endeared you to so many of us. Is everything okay? You haven’t lost that “eye of the tiger” have you?

    May 7th, 2008 at 10:39 pm

    I do not need zeal. I am here to preach from the survival scroll.


  76. dbadass Says:

    I am sort of scrollless of late but still what gives with a god who farts around deciding which masses of his own creation are better than which? Seems sort of juvenile and vindictive don’t you think. If you are still talking with god could you please tell em I said they should grow the hell up and get a life? Thanks!


  77. blue state bob Says:

    Daryll:

    There is no god, but if there were I doubt he would appreciate your bigotry and hatred of so many of his children. Take your bible and thump it somewhere else.


  78. kdoug Says:

    Look at this Bolton: You bloodthirsty Mad Man.


  79. Ms_Joanne Says:

    Oh, come on. There is no way Daryll (or his other brother Daryll) is real.

    There is not a single god-fearing person who would say that. Not like that. No way. No how.

    He’s yanking your chains, kids.

    What a loser.


  80. dbadass Says:

    Loser?

    Are you nuts?
    Daryll is a comic genius! I suppose you failed to appreciate Andy Kaufman as well!


  81. Ms_Joanne Says:

    Alas, Db…I did not like Mr. Kaufman. Sorry, darlin’.

    And Darryll and his other brother Daryll make me want to puke. He makes real people who believe in god look bad…and many of them don’t need any help.


  82. Chocolate Jesus Says:

    Daryll what I wasnt to know is whether god can do anything, and if he can, can he make a rock so big that he couldnt lift it?


  83. Max-1 Says:

    .

    So,
    These are the same blow-hard American Fascist and followers that have stated Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is a threat because they say he said he would wipe Israel off the face of the map. And now, this same set of Fascists seek to obliterate Iran…

    It seems that the synonym for America is Hypocrisy.

    .


  84. Keith Says:

    Gee, MS Joanne, I think I’m getting a crush


  85. kassandrasduplex Says:

    “I think they’d be delighted.”
    The face of modern Zionism…


  86. SpoxLogic Says:

    It has always been my belief that Bush and Co. want to bring about the Apocolpyse. The world didn’t end in 2000 as the Scriptures has stated, so these yahoos think they should move us along to that end. (Thing Hagee, etal, who are now part of McCain’s group.)
    Once I heard Bush claim on National TV that GOD told him to invade Iraq and that God TALKS to him, I said “OH MY …Get this crazy out of office!”
    Seems my initial reaction was dead-on target.


  87. DieNowForPeace Says:

    Why won’t Bolton just come out of the closet? His gay lovers wouldn’t mind, as long as he keeps that “shaft-wiper”.


  88. republicanSScareme Says:

    One day the people will rise up and take care of these ten dollar thugs.


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