Cool story, bro. I don't think Bolton is a liar; I think he's insane. Bolton has always been straight up about his love of 16-19th century style imperialism. The fact that Republicans keep giving the guy power is a harsh indictment of their depravity.I really don't see how anyone can take this book seriously. Bolton has been vilified
by the left for decades as a liar and Satan incarnate.
But now that he has written a tell all book they are going to believe every word. I find it rather humorous.
I really don't see how anyone can take this book seriously. Bolton has been vilified
by the left for decades as a liar and Satan incarnate.
But now that he has written a tell all book they are going to believe every word. I find it rather humorous.
Trump literally just claimed that every conversation he has is classified. Which isn't, in any way, how it works.
He's just trying to prevent unflattering and damaging stuff from coming out like he always does.
Bolton must be dancing, the lawsuit probably gets him another million in sales.
Trump has the celebrity mindset: all publicity is good.Presently #1 seller on Amazon...
Trump is spectacularly good at promoting books which say bad things about him. It's questionable if it's his core belief that all press is good press or a manifestation of the Streisand Effect. Maybe both.
And by your reply I don't believe you understand what the requirements are for "prior restraint". NY Times v. United States. Unless the information causes an inevitable, direct, and immediate event imperiling the safety of American forces, prior restraint was unjustified.You do realize that there is such a thing as classified information - right?
Just because you have information doesn't mean you have a right to spread it.
Not saying that is the case here, but still... Just based on your reply here it doesn't look like you acknowledge that confidential information IS a thing.
You do realize that there is such a thing as classified information - right?
Just because you have information doesn't mean you have a right to spread it.
Not saying that is the case here, but still... Just based on your reply here it doesn't look like you acknowledge that confidential information IS a thing.
As for Trump's threat of criminal liability, I can only assume that the information in the book has been carefully checked to make sure there is nothing classified in there.
And by your reply I don't believe you understand what the requirements are for "prior restraint". NY Times v. United States. Unless the information causes an inevitable, direct, and immediate event imperiling the safety of American forces, prior restraint was unjustified.
The book has already been reviewed. They made all necessary edits based on national security concerns they were asked to make. This isn't about national security. This is about Trump's ego. Nothing more.
Alert! Multiple logical fallacies spotted!I really don't see how anyone can take this book seriously. Bolton has been vilified
by the left for decades as a liar and Satan incarnate.
But now that he has written a tell all book they are going to believe every word. I find it rather humorous.
Presently #1 seller on Amazon...
Trump is spectacularly good at promoting books which say bad things about him. It's questionable if it's his core belief that all press is good press or a manifestation of the Streisand Effect. Maybe both.
WaPo has an editorial today which explains the White House "review" process:
Nutshell, they first had an NSC official review the book for sensitive and classified information. That official gave feedback to Bolton and the publisher, who then made changes in the book to comply with the feedback. Pretty standard. But that wasn't the end of it.
They then claimed they that they were having a second official review it with more "broad based knowledge." Translation: someone who can see more than just the national security implications, i.e. a political hack.
Then they just sat on it, and sat on it, giving no further feedback for over a month until they filed the legal complaint.
Marie Yavonovich and Lt. Col. Vindman tried to sound the alarm. Didn't you criticize them?In all honesty, I really don't care for "white knights" coming out of the Trump administration in order to try and make money.
This guy is like 6th or so to do it I think?
Just saying, go release info and talk about how dumb he is - but attention grabbing to try and sell books doesn't exactly make you sound useful.
That is like ... an impeachable offense, is it not?
That is like ... an impeachable offense, is it not?
They then claimed they that they were having a second official review it with more "broad based knowledge." Translation: someone who can see more than just the national security implications, i.e. a political hack. Edit: that person was Trump loyalist Michael Ellis.