If John Bolton is truly willing to testify,

[guillaumeb]

Adam Schiff should convene another inquiry and invite Bolton to testify.

We all know that Trump is guilty, and any fair trial would only prove it, which explains why Trump and McConnell are so determined to have a Russian style show trial.

So extend that invitation to John Bolton.

[msongs]

1. he will give scripted answers to repub questions and ignore dems questions

[guillaumeb]

2. And if he did, Schiff would be there to point it out.

And the Democrats could point out his obstructionism, and make the point to voters.

The fact that 55% of voters polled already feel Trump is guilty sows that the GOP strategy is not working.

[uponit7771]

3. +1

[empedocles]

4. In this game there is not much that is simply obvious. Nor should much

be taken at 'face value'.

The parties will maneuver according to circumstances at a given time.

[doc03]

5. He has wanted a war with Iran for decades. Now that Trump has done that

I think he wants to testify to aid Trump.

[kentuck]

6. I agree.

If Bolton is serious about testifying, he will accept a subpoena from Adam Schiff's Committee.

Otherwise, I would be very skeptical of his motivations.

[regnaD kciN]

7. I'd agree, before 1/2/20...

Now that Trump has given Bolton the hostilities against Iran he so desired, I can't imagine him giving congressional Democrats any evidence that would implicate Mad King Donald.

[Rollerman]

8. I don't trust that Bolton would be a good witness for removal

I agree that Schiff should subpoena him, to hear him out. If he’s not going a valuable witness for the Democrats, better to find out in the House.

[DesertRat]

9. I don't think that Bolton will be the hero we're hoping for

He still wants to be accepted in conservative circles.

[guillaumeb]

10. But does Bolton want to be seen as a serious conservative,

as opposed to a buffoon like Trump who has no real ideology?

[DesertRat]

12. The former for sure

I don't think anyone sees trump as a conservative. His only ideology is trumpism.

[Golden Raisin]

11. Bolton is a Republican. Bolton is a warmongering neocon.

Bolton currently doing advance PR to boost $$ sales when his book is published. I have ZERO trust in him and his motives. I would love to be proven wrong.

[Kid Berwyn]

13. Great idea!

The testimony would make it impossible for GOP in Senate to dismiss.

[guillaumeb]

14. Agreed.

Your excellent post was also appreciated.