Gingrich: I’ll make John Bolton Secretary of State

Hot Air ^ | 12/7/11 | Allahpundit

[Nachum]

Via Mediaite, how much redder could this red meat be? The answer is none. None more red.

Who cares if it’s kinda sorta illegal to promise appointments as a candidate? Bolton’s a rock star among righty hawks and Newt knows it only too well. Dude, I think he might have just sealed the deal. Just one question: Would a Secretary of State Bolton get confirmed by the Senate? Granted, the GOP will probably have control next year, but the Democrats fought Bolton’s UN appointment under Bush tooth and nail. Their base would go berserk if they didn’t filibuster. And they might not have to: If the GOP’s margin is 51/49, say, it’s possible the Dems would peel off Susan Collins and Murkowski and beat him straight up. Gingrich realizes that too, I’m sure (as does Bolton), which is why he’s comfortable making this promise. For a variety of reasons, it’s unlikely he’d have to follow through.

[Batman11]

“Have you ever seen Bolton doing his thing at the UN? Remarkable and he takes no flack from them...like it or not.”

Yup, Johnny B good!!

Ugh, sorry about that/

[mkjessup]

Oh just DAMN, you’re makin’ me hungry! LOL

[Rokurota]

Sounds great...but trust Newt to follow through at your own (and the country’s) risk.

[classified]

Yep! That would be good!

[DoughtyOne]

Newt has proven he can throw seven come eleven. I’ve seen him do it (figuratively).

Sadly, he throws more snake eyes. And yes, I’ve seen him do that too.

A Bolton appointment to Secretary of State would be huge.

A Newt term in office, wouldn’t.

[patriot08]

WHY do we need Col West?

Col West bio:

Lieutenant Colonel Allen West (US Army, Retired) was born and raised in Atlanta Georgia and is third of four generations of military servicemen in his family.
His parents instilled in him a very basic principle, love of God and Country.
In 2004, when it was time to retire from more than twenty years of service in the US Army, he brought his wife and two young daughters to Broward County, Florida, where he taught high school for one year. He then returned to Afghanistan as an advisor to the Afghan army, an assignment he finished in November 2007.

Allen West received his Bachelors degree from University of Tennessee and Masters degree from Kansas State University, both in political science.
He also holds a Master of Military Arts and Sciences from the US Army Command and General Staff Officer College in political theory and military operations.
“Education is the great equalizer,” he says. “With a good education, any child in America can live his dream.” Allen West knows that for our children to live their dreams, they need to be safe.
He has served in several combat zones: in Operation Desert Storm, in Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he was battalion commander for the Army’s 4th Infantry Division, and in Afghanistan, where he trained Afghan officers to take on the responsibility of securing their own country. In his Army career, Col.
West has been honored many times, including a Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals (one with Valor), and a Valorous Unit Award. He received his valor award as a Captain in Desert Shield/Storm, was the US Army ROTC Instructor of the Year in 1993, and was a Distinguished Honor Graduate III Corps Assault School.
He proudly wears the Army Master parachutist badge, Air Assault badge, Navy/Marine Corps parachutist insignia, Italian parachutist wings, and German proficiency badge (Bronze award).

Allen is an avid distance runner, a PADI Master certified SCUBA diver, motorcyclist, and attends Community Christian Church in Tamarac Florida. Excellence is a West family tradition. His wife, Angela, holds an MBA and PhD. and works as a financial planner. His oldest daughter, Aubrey, attends Archbishop McCarthy HS and his youngest daughter, Austen, attends Parkway Christian School.
http://allenwestforcongress.com/about

Col. West was bounced out of the military for the aggressive 2003 interrogation of a civilian Iraqi police officer who was suspected of having information about an ambush on American soldiers. When the officer wouldn’t cough up information that would protect American lives, Col. West fired his pistol past the detainee’s head into a clearing barrel. It did not harm the detainee in any way, but frightened him into giving Col. West information about the planned attack.

Not only did this information enable the military to thwart this particular ambush, there were no further ambushes on U.S. forces in this area until Col. West was relieved of his leadership post.

Col. West was asked at his hearing if he would do it again. “If it’s about the lives of my men and their safety, I’d go through hell with a gasoline can.”

In other words, Col. West is a genuine American hero. He should have received another medal for his actions instead of being driven from the U.S. military.

Col. West was a highly decorated officer at the time of this incident, having earned the Bronze Star and the Meritorious Service Medal (two Oak Leaf Clusters) in addition to numerous other awards and decorations.
http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/fischer/101112

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View this short video. (start about 1:39)
Col West explains most elequently why Islam is a danger to America:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkGQmCZjJ0k

He is one of the very few with guts enough to lay it on the line.

And he is just as tough on illegal aliens.

We need this man as VP in the new Republican administration.

This is a smart, experienced, articulate man.

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Watch this where Col West smacks down a smart a$$ muzzie who holds up a Koran and defies him to name where Islam is harmful to the U.S.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkWXEvOenNY

Another time, he made some remarks about Islamofacists and the muzzies demanded he apologize. “Hell, no”, he replied.

He does NOT back down.

We NEED this man in this day of insane PC!

Google his stance on illegal immigration.

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[DoughtyOne]

If Newt wants to team up with someone better that could filter his idiocy, I’d vote for the ticket. Newt would have to nominate someone very good for the top of the ticket though.

[combat_boots]

Cue Tomahawks, F-22s and Drones.

I am licking my chops.

[ColdSteelTalon]

The president does not get to decide who will be secretary of state the CFR does behind the scenes.

[combat_boots]

That idea makes the hair on my neck stand up and runs chills down my spine. Can you imagine?

[PhilDragoo]

Because you and everyone and the dog down the street KNOW that the ‘Rats will do anything possible to block Bolton, including voodoo rituals, human sacrifices, and flailing themselves with rocks and knives before an idol of Baal.

Obama is an enemy of the U.S. and Israel.

Obama is an ally of Iran.

Panetta and Hillary oppose Israel and enable Iran as it is the policy from Obama.

Newt is an energetic campaigner for America the likes of which we have not seen since Ronald Reagan.

Ronald Reagan got the hostages out.

Newt Gingrich and John Bolton will create a ring of fire around Ahmahemorrhoid.

Obama will be doing "stop picking on my little windbreaker Lollipop" youtubes.

[Verginius Rufus]

In 2000 GWB had to wait until Gore stopped trying to steal the election before he could offer Colin Powell the position of Secretary of State, which everyone expected him to do. (Meanwhile Powell was signalling that he’d be happy to serve in a Gore administration if it came to that.)

[icwhatudo]

Cain as VP
Bolton as Sec State
Paul head of the federal reserve
Palin energy secretary
Sherrif Joe head of ICE

It would make Libs and establishment heads explode!

[Confab]

This is such a shrewd political move on Newt’s part, let alone a potentially great move for our country.

I’ve been saying for some time now how important it will be to select a candidate that can not only win the nomination, but have coattails as well. This move would absolutely solidify the base & bring everyone under the same banner. We not only need the presidency, we need big numbers in the senate as well. The possible selection of Bolton may help to galvanize that effort & bring a very coherent message to the forefront.

This election will be about contrasts, more than any other I can remember in recent times. Bolton as part of the administration further delineates that contrast. I get the feeling that Americans want America to be strong again, even some of the dems I talk to.

Another good move Newt!

[samtheman]

But the article says “sorta illegal”.

What, exactly, is illegal and under what law?

[caww]

I haven’t been this excited in a long time about our country.....since the day Obama walked into our House!

[caww]

Comments on news site over Newt’s mentioning John Bolton as Sec. of State...Good for the soul folks:

“That “whoosh” you hear is the sound of a consolidating, unifying conservative base.”

“The U.N. is performing a collective change of shorts.”

“Looks like Newt has won my $100 campaign contribution for the year... This is getting unreal!”

“Sweet mother of God!”

“A year ago Newt would have not even been on my list......But Newt, buddy,.... I’m ready to fall in love!

“I’m in.... Kick A$$ and take names”.

“Newt is cutting like a knife”.

“Make Bolton ‘Secretary of Smell The Glove’.

“DAMN is he good at telling me what I want to hear lol”

“Bolton’s love of country will appeal to all just as Newt’s does.”

“Hello White House!.. Rock n’ Roll!”

“Bolton will tour the world say “all those apologies from the previous administration?...... We’re taking them back.”

Cartoon:.....Mitt in living room crying under denuded tree. ....Newt (seen through window) dressed in green, carrying a large sack labeled ‘polls’.... Caption: ....“The Gingrich that Stole Christmas.”

“Bye, Obama.”

“If this is an indication on the people he will hire in is cabinet, there is hope for this country yet!”

[caww]

Comments on news site over Newt’s mentioning John Bolton as Sec. of State...Good for the soul folks:

“That “whoosh” you hear is the sound of a consolidating, unifying conservative base.”

“The U.N. is performing a collective change of shorts.”

“Looks like Newt has won my $100 campaign contribution for the year... This is getting unreal!”

“Sweet mother of God!”

“A year ago Newt would have not even been on my list......But Newt, buddy,.... I’m ready to fall in love!

“I’m in.... Kick A$$ and take names”.

“Newt is cutting like a knife”.

“Make Bolton ‘Secretary of Smell The Glove’.

“DAMN is he good at telling me what I want to hear lol”

“Bolton’s love of country will appeal to all just as Newt’s does.”

“Hello White House!.. Rock n’ Roll!”

“Bolton will tour the world say “all those apologies from the previous administration?...... We’re taking them back.”

Cartoon:.....Mitt in living room crying under denuded tree. ....Newt (seen through window) dressed in green, carrying a large sack labeled ‘polls’.... Caption: ....“The Gingrich that Stole Christmas.”

“Bye, Obama.”

“If this is an indication on the people he will hire in is cabinet, there is hope for this country yet!”

[combat_boots]

Stop! My mouth is watering. I’m serious as a heart attack!

[TChad]

I’ll make John Bolton Secretary of State.
I’ll make John Bolton Secretary of State.
I’ll make John Bolton Secretary of State.

The more you repeat it, the better it sounds.