Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. But what did Bolton do exactly other than be a warmonger and terrible advisor? What was his role in the russia hoax?
OK, but can you give me some things that Bolton specifically did? It wouldn't surprise me at all to learn he did something unethical and/or illegal, I just have no idea what this is all about.
I think Bolton’s security clearance was pulled in Jan 2025. Would it be a crime if he continued to hold onto classified documents? I don’t know how it all works. It’s that, or this raid was part of running down Russia hoax leak. Perhaps Bolton knew about the hoax by documents when he served as National Security Advisor under 45, but failed to disclose it to his boss.
Some people, SOME PEOPLE, like cupcakes better. I, for one, care less for them.
I first heard that on a 3 AM radio show hosted by a guy named 'Captain Skillet Weasel' while on the down slide from drug-fuelled evening. Surreal doesn't even describe it...
The FBI conducted a court-authorized search at John Bolton’s home as part of a national security investigation, according to a person familiar with the matter. CNN observed FBI personnel near the former US national security adviser’s house in the Washington, DC, area. FBI were seen speaking to a person on the porch of the house, and at least four to six agents were seen going inside
Just watched the CNN clip and of course they are framing this as a vendetta that Trump has for Bolton. And that Bolton had been cleared in an investigation on this matter of leaking private conversations between Trump and Bolton. All of a sudden, Bolton is the good guy and not some war mongering loon.
I love how they introduce Bolton as a "very VOCAL CRITIC" of President Trump, a "very very VOCAL critic," so "VOCAL" ten times over, as if to say he's being busted for simply criticizing the President and nothing more.
What’s with so many news presenters now wearing big eye glasses on air? An image consultant told them to wear them to portray a “smart look” or a copy cat fad? Hardly anyone wore eye glasses on air in prior years. A sign of aging? But even younger presenters wear them…
Psuedo-intellectuals are almost forced to affect that stern bookish look with the librarian vibe. Not unlike the endless interviews of obvious hacks with well stocked bookcases prominently visible in the background; in most instances either fake or stuffed with the titles they've never read and never will. Not unlike the people who have a coffee table stacked 8" high with esoteric, high sounding works never cracked open. Fakery, everywhere.
I like it. Their politicians do it too. It makes it easy to pick them out for what they are without any other context, which I've found very useful for "nonpartisan" positions in local elections. Otherwise it's often a chore to figure out their true views.
Don’t forget the folks wearing eyeglasses, then take them on and off during their presentation to make sure the viewer sees that they are wearing glasses… a symbol of their authenticity? 🤭
Who knows if he'll even get the chance to "roll over"? I'd bet the Brennan's CIA buddies are "working" on the security cameras at the jail for him right now.
If not Bolton, then there will be another canary. I think Kash is wearing his “sorting hat” and we will see who are the real believers in this ultimate fraud case.
i decided to be nice to that ghastly fetid hag when i found out she drinks $3.00 a quart gin out of styrofoam cups while wearing a greasy wifebeater and listening to Like a Virgin from 40+ years ago.
So that's why you're here? You like reading fascist's fascistic articles that enable all of us fascists? More likely you're worried about your NeoCon ally, taking down all of your other NeoCon allies when he spills his guts. Sleep well.
Bolton, really? I mean, we have Clapper, Brennan, et al. on video lying and yet The Walrus gets raided? Is this some kind of 4-D chess? We're back to that?
No, they’re going to get the back stabbing, enemies from within first. That would be my play. Then let the dominos begin to fall. Eventually, someone will cut a deal.
I've got to see jail time. A lot of people doing a lot of it. If it amounts to nothing more than "that's a bad look for them for the election" I will see it as utter failure. Absolution, even.
It is hard to believe, after 9 years of this, that we are only in the second inning of this game. But, at least now both sides are playing for real.
With any luck--well, really, a lot of luck--we will get an education on what happened to the intel and related agencies since the Church Committee, and in particular since Obama politicized them along with everything else he touched, starting in 2009.
Any basic family dynamic would include the understanding that members of the household could not live healthy lives if their every action was motivated and controlled by a lie. Distrust-suspicion-manipulation-fear and paranoia would poison their every move. That's what a psyop does. Russiagate is only one snake in a basket of poisonous snakes. -- Hannah Arendt's "banality of evil" is on full display as these investigations proceed.
Russiagate--like the (worldwide) Covid lockdowns--the gutting of American industry--the '08 looting of the American treasury--endless unwinnable wars at a profit-- was/is business as usual for the grift. So much comes at We the People it is almost impossible to keep track. The depth of corruption revealed in the DOGE USAID reveal remains hidden. But the poison still flows through the American bloodstream.
The knowing perpetration manufacture and imposition of lies by our nations elected political leadership-- over and over and over again--has damaged us all. The American landscape bears testament to that reality. Boil Bolton--or any political perp present in oil--but the fact remains that the responsible party in this mess--as enshrined in our Republic's Constitution is us. As Benny Franklin said: "Join or die."
I pretty much agree--when in doubt I also assume THE GRIFT is the primary motivation.
And, yes, in some sense we get the government we vote for---to an extent. But when we cannot get good information and the politicians lie all the time, and the education blob ensures that most of us know nothing of political relevance against which to measure the lies, the connection between what we (collectively) vote for and what we get is often pretty tenuous.
Another mean Mr. Mustache. Couldn’t happen to a nicer warmonger. Bill Kristol and The Bulwark are in full meltdown mode.
I know my Friday seems a little brighter now! I can hardly wait for the TDS sufferers to twist themselves in knots praising this swamp rat!
Wait, I don’t understand. There wasn’t a CNN crew parked across the street, and the FBI agents weren’t armed.
True dat, lol!
Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. But what did Bolton do exactly other than be a warmonger and terrible advisor? What was his role in the russia hoax?
His role? Betrayal and treason from the inside.
OK, but can you give me some things that Bolton specifically did? It wouldn't surprise me at all to learn he did something unethical and/or illegal, I just have no idea what this is all about.
LOL
Your friendly, cozy and comfortable backyard turning into a wilderness of mirrors, Nobody?
The feel of good Manila rope on your neck is unforgettable, if only for a few minutes.
I may be dumb and lying in the Moscow snow with a bullet in my head, but I ain't stupid or reckless.
Stand with the rest of the proletariat and wait to get taught a lesson by the great modern Machiavelli prince and Attila the Hun, the Orange Devil.
I think Bolton’s security clearance was pulled in Jan 2025. Would it be a crime if he continued to hold onto classified documents? I don’t know how it all works. It’s that, or this raid was part of running down Russia hoax leak. Perhaps Bolton knew about the hoax by documents when he served as National Security Advisor under 45, but failed to disclose it to his boss.
Yes, it is a crime to hold on to classified documents after your clearances have been pulled.
**allegedly** he was sent the hoax newsletters and policies from comey brennan etc while he was in the administration and concealed it from trump.
need a new lyrics contest.
Mustache Man by CAKE.
Muffin Man by ZAPPA.
Girl, you thought he was a man
But he was a muffin
He hung around till you found
That he didn't know nuthin'
Some people, SOME PEOPLE, like cupcakes better. I, for one, care less for them.
I first heard that on a 3 AM radio show hosted by a guy named 'Captain Skillet Weasel' while on the down slide from drug-fuelled evening. Surreal doesn't even describe it...
Beautiful comparison of the mustache men and throwing Kristol and The Bulwark in is the cherry on top! Nicely done.
I thought you died in 1993.
Good news. Even if it all results in nothing, these people are getting a taste of “the process is the punishment” that they used on so many others.
Remember Pelosi slushing through her dentures: "No one is above the law".
Let's hope she's next.
She and Schiff can have adjoining cells. She can have her hair done, and Schiff, whatever. What they did was just wrong, regardless of what Trump is.
oh, and they can listen to "Like a Rolling Stone" in a loop.
Perfect scenario!
"aaaaahhh how does it feel?"
Kash isn't selling any alibi's.
:)
Please!!! Do California a favor and start cleaning house…there are too many nasty spiders 🕷️ running around out here!
right? Sure is getting warm in here....but it's not the heat...it the hypocrisy.
Today is a great day for some grand jury indictments. Just sayin'.
I didn’t see this raid on CNN. What gives!?!
I saw the notification and was like "I'm sure CNN knew about this raid and set up cameras, right?"
I would have watched CNN for the first time in over a decade just to see that sleazebag perp walked out.
Does Bolton have a pet cat? We know Roger Stone does. Thanks, CNN.
lol!
NYTimes melt down now! Retribution and power play in their “analysis?” LMAO.
Authoritarianisms!!!!
FBI conducts search at John Bolton’s home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRyMKPgnU4g
Aug 22, 2025 #CNN #News
The FBI conducted a court-authorized search at John Bolton’s home as part of a national security investigation, according to a person familiar with the matter. CNN observed FBI personnel near the former US national security adviser’s house in the Washington, DC, area. FBI were seen speaking to a person on the porch of the house, and at least four to six agents were seen going inside
Just watched the CNN clip and of course they are framing this as a vendetta that Trump has for Bolton. And that Bolton had been cleared in an investigation on this matter of leaking private conversations between Trump and Bolton. All of a sudden, Bolton is the good guy and not some war mongering loon.
I love how they introduce Bolton as a "very VOCAL CRITIC" of President Trump, a "very very VOCAL critic," so "VOCAL" ten times over, as if to say he's being busted for simply criticizing the President and nothing more.
What’s with so many news presenters now wearing big eye glasses on air? An image consultant told them to wear them to portray a “smart look” or a copy cat fad? Hardly anyone wore eye glasses on air in prior years. A sign of aging? But even younger presenters wear them…
Psuedo-intellectuals are almost forced to affect that stern bookish look with the librarian vibe. Not unlike the endless interviews of obvious hacks with well stocked bookcases prominently visible in the background; in most instances either fake or stuffed with the titles they've never read and never will. Not unlike the people who have a coffee table stacked 8" high with esoteric, high sounding works never cracked open. Fakery, everywhere.
The Elton John Collection.
I like it. Their politicians do it too. It makes it easy to pick them out for what they are without any other context, which I've found very useful for "nonpartisan" positions in local elections. Otherwise it's often a chore to figure out their true views.
Don’t forget the folks wearing eyeglasses, then take them on and off during their presentation to make sure the viewer sees that they are wearing glasses… a symbol of their authenticity? 🤭
A poor attempt at disguise….
A sure indication of an unserious person.
Thanks
It was covered by CNN. They've lost another one of their experts (as defined by people who tried to send Trump to prison).
They weren’t given the heads up
tough week for staches
Bolton first. He’s weak. He will roll over on everyone and become a state witness to avoid jail time. Here we go!
Who knows if he'll even get the chance to "roll over"? I'd bet the Brennan's CIA buddies are "working" on the security cameras at the jail for him right now.
Haha, you may in fact be correct there.
If not Bolton, then there will be another canary. I think Kash is wearing his “sorting hat” and we will see who are the real believers in this ultimate fraud case.
Bolton has few friends or confidants. This is just a vendetta unrelated to Russiagate.
THANK YOU MATT and all the others, when it’s all said and done🤞🏻America will owe yall a debt of gratitude ❤️❤️❤️
Go figure, from austin😂😂😂😂
No we won’t. Taibbi is a fascist and enthusiastically enabling fascism.
lol
TDS much Karen 😂😂😂😂perfect name BTW STFU
i decided to be nice to that ghastly fetid hag when i found out she drinks $3.00 a quart gin out of styrofoam cups while wearing a greasy wifebeater and listening to Like a Virgin from 40+ years ago.
Come on, man, she's just supplementing her monthly SS check to afford $4.00 gin and plastic cups.
All my fellow fascists agree, this is a good thing!
TDS = Taibbi Derangement Syndrome....... no known cure.
OMG - Why are you even here? Seriously, that is one serious disorder….
Mussolini & Malaparte, Karens
So that's why you're here? You like reading fascist's fascistic articles that enable all of us fascists? More likely you're worried about your NeoCon ally, taking down all of your other NeoCon allies when he spills his guts. Sleep well.
The end of the deep state is near
Bolton - FAFO
We live in interesting times made moreso by legacy media’s fingers in their ears. Will they have to report this?
It was on this morning. I believe CBS. Didn’t pay attention to their take on it.
Bolton, really? I mean, we have Clapper, Brennan, et al. on video lying and yet The Walrus gets raided? Is this some kind of 4-D chess? We're back to that?
Surely there are enough prison cells for everyone?!? I don't want to see a single one of these asshats fall through the cracks.
koo koo ka Choo
The eggman is Clapper
No, they’re going to get the back stabbing, enemies from within first. That would be my play. Then let the dominos begin to fall. Eventually, someone will cut a deal.
It’s a good start! Very much looking forward to indictments
I've got to see jail time. A lot of people doing a lot of it. If it amounts to nothing more than "that's a bad look for them for the election" I will see it as utter failure. Absolution, even.
[Cue video of falling dominoes.]
It is hard to believe, after 9 years of this, that we are only in the second inning of this game. But, at least now both sides are playing for real.
With any luck--well, really, a lot of luck--we will get an education on what happened to the intel and related agencies since the Church Committee, and in particular since Obama politicized them along with everything else he touched, starting in 2009.
Any basic family dynamic would include the understanding that members of the household could not live healthy lives if their every action was motivated and controlled by a lie. Distrust-suspicion-manipulation-fear and paranoia would poison their every move. That's what a psyop does. Russiagate is only one snake in a basket of poisonous snakes. -- Hannah Arendt's "banality of evil" is on full display as these investigations proceed.
Russiagate--like the (worldwide) Covid lockdowns--the gutting of American industry--the '08 looting of the American treasury--endless unwinnable wars at a profit-- was/is business as usual for the grift. So much comes at We the People it is almost impossible to keep track. The depth of corruption revealed in the DOGE USAID reveal remains hidden. But the poison still flows through the American bloodstream.
The knowing perpetration manufacture and imposition of lies by our nations elected political leadership-- over and over and over again--has damaged us all. The American landscape bears testament to that reality. Boil Bolton--or any political perp present in oil--but the fact remains that the responsible party in this mess--as enshrined in our Republic's Constitution is us. As Benny Franklin said: "Join or die."
(Not aimed at you mhj.)
I pretty much agree--when in doubt I also assume THE GRIFT is the primary motivation.
And, yes, in some sense we get the government we vote for---to an extent. But when we cannot get good information and the politicians lie all the time, and the education blob ensures that most of us know nothing of political relevance against which to measure the lies, the connection between what we (collectively) vote for and what we get is often pretty tenuous.
You bet!! :)
I note that CNN wasn’t there to cover the activity live as it unfolded.
Perhaps that means the raid never happened.
Throw the Neocon asshole in jail.
Couldn’t happen to a better pus filled meat bag. His holier than thou attitude makes me puke.
As Matt said. There’s more coming. The more documents they release the more I am convinced that the conspiracy is more widespread than I had imagined
"Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue." Leslie Nielson, Airplane.
Lloyd Bridges :-)