The FIRST and most historically sensible piece on Bolton's appointment. Remember this guy in the photo?
Errrr...right! Just before WWII and 60 million+ DEAD. So the trade back in the 30s was very real risk of SOME lost to avoid a larger conflict that took over 60 MILLION and devastated much of Europe and two atomic bombs to Japan! Yes, let's FIRST be absolutely sure who means to do us harm - then let them know their aggression WILL NOT STAND.
I've heard rumors that Hitler confided to associates that if the other nations had stopped him when he re-militarized the Rhineland in March of '39, he'd have understood that they were serious and he'd have rethought his plan of further violation of the Treaty of Versailles. What is needed today is some serious thought - and action - vis-a-vis these modern would-be Hitlers. (And, yes, the onerous provisions of that Treaty that literally created Hitler needed discussion but it's too late for that now. It's NOT too late, however, to remind today's bad actors of the dire consequences they face if they persist.)
I know all about the Military-Industrial Complex and General Smedley Butler and "War is a Racket". But, it's better to nip this crap EARLY rather than later! Frankly, the bigger the war, the bigger the payday for the M-I Complex. What say we deal with this EARLY rather than later and, at the same time, let the M-I Complex know that we're on to their game as well?
John Bolton is not dangerous. The hysterical reaction to him is.