Trump's Appointment of John Bolton A Betrayal of Trump's Base

I now consider trump an enemy.

Trump's staffing actions are hard to figure out.

On the surface, Bolton seems like a total contradiction to Trump's stance against "stupid politician" wars since Bolton was among the 9/11 PNAC conspirators for that war.

What I've learned to do with Trump is ignore his words as much as possible, ignore his cabinet selections, and focus on his actions.

E.g., yesterday he signed a 2000-page pile of crap he didn't have to sign.

Chalk up a bad action.

Obama also campaigned on peace.

Who gives a shit about Bolton? He can't single-handedly start WW3 you know. It takes more than one rabid war hawk to do that

Ummm, okay. No problem.

Trump has not stopped the mindless war in Afghanistan. Instead he sent MORE troops and is continuing Obama's policy of spending more money on our troops fighting over there.

Trump has made so many belligerent remarks toward North Korea, some sort of limited nuclear conflict seems almost inevitable now, especially with war monger John Bolton at the helm now.

Trump has not stopped our empire building in any meaningful way. Instead he seems content to allow the Bush/Obama foreign policy continue unfettered.

Not what he campaigned on.

Do you know what a National Security advisor does and what kind of power he wields with the President?

Ok, you seem well-intentioned. Perhaps we're just working from different definitions of the term, "empire building".

North Korea represents a direct threat. Not just to the US. It appears President Trump's strategy will result in talks, signed agreements, and a denuclearization of Korea. Hardly an example of empire building. That's a Nobel peace prize.

Afghanistan, yes. It looks like he capitulated. Why do you think that is?

Wow, you used Latin. You must be really smart. why not try declining it, maybe you could go pull Wheelock out and teach us all a real lesson!

Why has Trump done an about face by appointing such a war monger when he campaigned on ending all these mindless wars????

I used to be a fairly ardent supporter of Trump. But now that he's appointed John Bolton as his national security advisor, I'm wondering what is going on.

Trump made it clear while campaigning that he opposed the 2003 Iraq invasion and that he wanted to stop the empire building of the USA. No more continuous invading of other countries in the name of an ill defined War on Terror.

John Bolton not only supported and still supports the 2003 Iraq invasion, but he is known to be one of the most ardent pro-war, pro-invasion, pro-empire building people in DC.

Why has Trump done an about face by appointing such a war monger when he campaigned on ending all these mindless wars????

I agree the bill he signed recently is pretty bad, but it seems everyone is so focused on that, they've missed this thing about the Bolton appointment. If John Bolton is able to shape foreign policy and persuade Trump on these issues, that seems to be a far more dangerous development.

Maybe I missed this topic being discussed here before, but I wanted to throw this out here.

Does anyone think Trump's appointment of Bolton is not only a betrayal of what Trump campaigned on but also a warning that WW3 got that much closer?

Did you ever consider as you type from your little room, of what message this sends to other countries like China, Russia and goat lovers around the globe? High IQ people that have ascended to the very top of power and have access to super secret military intelligence might have a little better idea of the best strategy than you or other intergoogle warriors?

Bolton is a known war-hawk and can serve as a mouthpiece and buffer for the President. He alone commands the military. Look at the actual actions not what the "experts" say.

man, dont you get it??

he never was the person you thought he was. He was LYING to you the entire time. It was a con, a scam, perpetrated by a long time con man.

wake up sheeple!!

I was hoping for that, but with Bolton now appointed, I'm wondering if these North Korea talks are really going to result in what you described. Bolton is ultra opposed to any type of peace deal with North Korea.

As for his capitulation on Afghanistan . . . your guess is as a good as mine.

I would think they would perceive this as Trump telling them to watch out, war is on the way. Not exactly the type of signal he told his supporters he would give when he campaigned to be President.

man, dont you get it??

he never was the person you thought he was. He was LYING to you the entire time. It was a con, a scam, perpetrated by a long time con man.

wake up sheeple!!

Who gives a shit about Bolton? He can't single-handedly start WW3 you know. It takes more than one rabid war hawk to do that

I think your fear is just that, my friend; will not be realized.

Bolton is not the President, nor will he overpower ours.

Press anyone calling to remove our President to reveal who they want to see in his place.

man, dont you get it??

he never was the person you thought he was. He was LYING to you the entire time. It was a con, a scam, perpetrated by a long time con man.

wake up sheeple!!

Wtf is wrong with you people?

Bolton is one of his best picks...

And it sends the same signal he campaigned on.... that he would deal with North Korea and Iran.

Total bull shit. Complete fucking bullshit.

Trump actually takes the steps needed to keep his campaign promises and you all shit your pants.

Grow some balls and shove them down your throat... at least we won't have to hear your bitching.

man, dont you get it??

he never was the person you thought he was. He was LYING to you the entire time. It was a con, a scam, perpetrated by a long time con man.

wake up sheeple!!

Of course he cant.
Seems to me he is there as a message, an icon of war. Trump has been with powerful nations, it dovetails with that message.

Acclimating the masses.

I now consider trump an ENEMA.

Total bull shit. Complete fucking bullshit.

Trump actually takes the steps needed to keep his campaign promises and you all shit your pants.

Grow some balls and shove them down your throat... at least we won't have to hear your bitching.

The way unconstitutional judges, corrupt politicians, dishonest CNN, MSNBC, satanic Hollywood, complicit late night tv, authoritarian Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc...

...ALL attack and try to remove our elected President from power...

...it is quite apparent who is lying.

You're either repeating a con you heard, or, you're being intentionally misleading.

Either way, your claims are asinine.

Everyone has a purpose. Perhaps yours is being so dumb that you make others look smart?