The press, notably the Washington Post, has gotten copies of John Bolton's book and is going to town. Some of the criticism of Trump is absolutely damning. On the other hand Bolton is self serving and using the book as an opportunity to promote his defense and foreign affairs agendas, which I largely disagree with.
Anyway the book promises to be a fascinating read, based on an excerpt in the Wall Street Journal today about China, and more balanced than what you'd guess from today's headlines. Originally Posted by Tiny
Using public office for personal gain. Originally Posted by eccieuser9500I believe that most people recognize the principle of honoring the confidentialities of a former employer, particularly when highly sensitive information is discussed. And they won't like it. The rest of the people won't remember it's election time.
I believe that most people recognize the principle of honoring the confidentialities of a former employer, . . . Originally Posted by LexusLoverI think most people understand the difference between public service and self interest. The principle of a fiduciary duty takes on a whole new meaning,
particularly when highly sensitive information is discussed. And they won't like it. Originally Posted by LexusLoverespecially when classified information is discussed. When the actions of the president stoop so low as to prove he is a fraudulent leader, that deserves publication.
The rest of the people won't remember it's election time. Originally Posted by LexusLoverElection season or not, this would have made headlines around the world.
you started a thread about the "damning allegations" yet you have not listed even one.No, I started a thread about Bolton and Bolton's book. As to the allegations and why they reflect poorly on Trump if true, you're not stupid, you already know. Here's a list
so list them all and explain what's so damning .. Originally Posted by The_Waco_Kid
if you don't .. well that means you have nothing to say here. you are not a libertarian as you claim because no libertarian would ever take the side of communist China over America and yet this is exactly what you have done repeatedly.I'm not a Chinese asset. However Bolton alleges that Trump offered to become one if Xi would step up purchases of U.S. agricultural products to help him win the election. And how did this, if true, arise in the first place? Because Trump took the anti-Libertarian position of jacking up tariffs sky high. So the Chinese stopped buying American agricultural products, among other things. And Trump then took a huge chunk of the government revenues the tariffs generated and plowed them back into aid for the agricultural industry. The fact that you believe I'm anti-Libertarian when it comes to China and apparently believe Trump is pro-Libertarian shows you don't know diddly squat about what you're talking about in this instance.
prove you are not a Chinese asset spreading disinformation against Lord Donald the Great!!
BAHHAAAAAAAA Originally Posted by The_Waco_Kid
No, I started a thread about Bolton and Bolton's book. As to the allegations and why they reflect poorly on Trump if true, you're not stupid, you already know. Here's a list
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53089609
I'm not a Chinese asset. However Bolton alleges that Trump offered to become one if Xi would step up purchases of U.S. agricultural products to help him win the election. And how did this, if true, arise in the first place? Because Trump took the anti-Libertarian position of jacking up tariffs (taxes) sky high. So the Chinese stopped buying American agricultural products, among other things. And Trump then took a huge chunk of the government revenues the tariffs generated and plowed them back into aid for the agricultural industry. The fact that you believe I'm anti-Libertarian when it comes to China and apparently believe Trump is pro-Libertarian shows you don't know diddly squat about what you're talking about in this instance.
Libertarian Positions on Free Trade:
https://www.ontheissues.org/Celeb/Li...Free_Trade.htm
Libertarian Position on Trump's trade wars and farm subsidies:
https://www.lp.org/following-tariffs...rnment-policy/ Originally Posted by Tiny