This development was very disturbing to me as well, on several additional fronts, than even mentioned here. I do find it ironically rich that the Iranians properly credit Bolton for his role on Soleimani, while Trump cannot.
) The President of Red Eye has an additional problem in that he is on his own political island. If, God forbid, something happens to him...should the Media & Left complain at all, it would only be as a way to blame Trump (which he'll mostly deserve). Many political islanders end up eventually changing positions & moving to the other side (don't complain to me if Cheney or Kinzinger wind up doing exactly that), but Bolton never would. Right or wrong, he's very principled. I can only hope he hires his own personal security.
) To me, the context is much broader here than just Trump's retribution - something more like: 'politicization of violence'. I'm personally disturbed by ALL of it: Trump's pettiness with Bolton here, pardons of the Jan 6 violent criminals, Paul Pelosi's attack, the Left's yawn at threats on Supreme Court Justices, the BLM riots, the persecution of Daniel Penny, etc etc etc. I would also add in the deliberate downplaying of Trump's assassination attempt (note I completely disagree with Daly that the "Trump Fell" type headlines were by-and-large unintentionally misleading). But this violence all needs to be condemned in the harshest possible terms by all political figures & media. We all know it won't though & to me, Trump is missing a real unifying opportunity to be a Leader by example on that exact front.
) As a perfect example of that aforementioned broader perspective - Daly's own comments here could apply almost EXACTLY to Daniel Penny & its precedence:
"Is this a healthy thing for our nation? Does it encourage capable people — individuals of integrity — to HELP OTHERS IN DANGER? Why would such people go out on a limb, and put themselves in potential danger in service to HELPLESS VICTIMS, if something as menial as a political difference could disqualify them from protection by our government?".
Personal benefit at any cost is what trump is all about. He lacks a conscience and justifies his own devious and nasty behavior with a veneer of outward benefit. He will turn on anyone the moment they are not totally servile and find a way to get even, regardless of how long it takes. He never forgets those he deemed disloyal.
Yep, right up there with the "All of the J6 'hostages' were coerced into pleading guilty by being threatened with more charges/jailtime" narrative that is emerging to justify the pardons.
Bill O'Reilly toed that line re: many of the j6 Defendants were coerced into pleading to lesser charges because they couldn't afford attorneys. I e-mailed him asking how many of the J6 Defendants pleaded their cases without being represented by an attorney. Of course he doesn't answer because he has no idea. Dollars-to-donuts the answer is bupkis.
He used that line in an effort to soften the criticism of his long-time buddy President Trump's universal pardon or commutation of all J6ers, even those who viscously attacked law enforcement officers with weapons.
We need to reduce spending. I also believe that we need significant reform to our Civil Service laws. The way Trump is going about it is needlessly cruel and harsh. QED
3. I don't hate anyone. An example of "hate" would be a U.S. president denying a former administration official of Secret Service protection while that person was under threat of assassination by a foreign government. Any thoughts on that particular scenario, Conrad?
I'm old enough to remember when Bolton was a regular guest on Fox News' Red-Eye!
He was good! Always made a strong case.
This development was very disturbing to me as well, on several additional fronts, than even mentioned here. I do find it ironically rich that the Iranians properly credit Bolton for his role on Soleimani, while Trump cannot.
) The President of Red Eye has an additional problem in that he is on his own political island. If, God forbid, something happens to him...should the Media & Left complain at all, it would only be as a way to blame Trump (which he'll mostly deserve). Many political islanders end up eventually changing positions & moving to the other side (don't complain to me if Cheney or Kinzinger wind up doing exactly that), but Bolton never would. Right or wrong, he's very principled. I can only hope he hires his own personal security.
) To me, the context is much broader here than just Trump's retribution - something more like: 'politicization of violence'. I'm personally disturbed by ALL of it: Trump's pettiness with Bolton here, pardons of the Jan 6 violent criminals, Paul Pelosi's attack, the Left's yawn at threats on Supreme Court Justices, the BLM riots, the persecution of Daniel Penny, etc etc etc. I would also add in the deliberate downplaying of Trump's assassination attempt (note I completely disagree with Daly that the "Trump Fell" type headlines were by-and-large unintentionally misleading). But this violence all needs to be condemned in the harshest possible terms by all political figures & media. We all know it won't though & to me, Trump is missing a real unifying opportunity to be a Leader by example on that exact front.
) As a perfect example of that aforementioned broader perspective - Daly's own comments here could apply almost EXACTLY to Daniel Penny & its precedence:
"Is this a healthy thing for our nation? Does it encourage capable people — individuals of integrity — to HELP OTHERS IN DANGER? Why would such people go out on a limb, and put themselves in potential danger in service to HELPLESS VICTIMS, if something as menial as a political difference could disqualify them from protection by our government?".
Personal benefit at any cost is what trump is all about. He lacks a conscience and justifies his own devious and nasty behavior with a veneer of outward benefit. He will turn on anyone the moment they are not totally servile and find a way to get even, regardless of how long it takes. He never forgets those he deemed disloyal.
John,
Be more balanced with your remarks!
Carl, What's the favorable argument to Trump on this issue?
He's fulfilling his promise to cut government spending. :-)
I've actually seen some people trying to use that defense.
Yep, right up there with the "All of the J6 'hostages' were coerced into pleading guilty by being threatened with more charges/jailtime" narrative that is emerging to justify the pardons.
Bill O'Reilly toed that line re: many of the j6 Defendants were coerced into pleading to lesser charges because they couldn't afford attorneys. I e-mailed him asking how many of the J6 Defendants pleaded their cases without being represented by an attorney. Of course he doesn't answer because he has no idea. Dollars-to-donuts the answer is bupkis.
He used that line in an effort to soften the criticism of his long-time buddy President Trump's universal pardon or commutation of all J6ers, even those who viscously attacked law enforcement officers with weapons.
We need to reduce spending. I also believe that we need significant reform to our Civil Service laws. The way Trump is going about it is needlessly cruel and harsh. QED
Berney, your hateful attitude towards President Trump is apparent.
1. It's "Bernie," not Berney.
2. Bernie didn't write this. I did.
3. I don't hate anyone. An example of "hate" would be a U.S. president denying a former administration official of Secret Service protection while that person was under threat of assassination by a foreign government. Any thoughts on that particular scenario, Conrad?
You've had one to many beers bro.