McCain is suggesting today that the rebels in Libya are heroes and that we need to support them with more air power. Bolton, however, isn’t sure how McCain can even make these claims given the fact that we aren’t even sure of the political makeup of these rebels and the fact that we are hearing that the rebels are summarily executing Qaddafi’s men. Bolton reiterates that our focus should entirely be on killing Qaddafi, especially given the risk that he may win and restart a nuclear program in Libya.

Bolton goes on to call our current mission in Libya, as dictated by the administration, as incoherent and a victim of ‘re-creep’:




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Spirit
Spirit

Bolton is clear - and his knowledge is deep

Allen West is clear - and his courage is rock solid and historical knowledge formidable

Sarah Palin is clear - and in WI she went deeper than the sound bite

Paul Ryan is clear - and despite what Obama said, the US needs a good accountant

Mitch Daniels is smart - and his wit shows it

I cannot imagine that with a team composed of these people that we would have such a hidden, clumsy, vague, stumbling, set of foreign and domestic policies as we now have.

Jimbo
Jimbo

I sure as heck wish johnny mac would just ride off in the Az. sunset with his liberal daughter and just go away for good.

Phil Byler
Phil Byler

Wait a minute. John Bolton agrees with John McCain that Ghaddafi must be removed. The question is what we do in connection with that removal? I hear a McCain position: embrace the rebels in an effort to promote democratic change in a Middle East in the throes of change. What is John Bolton's position? Remove Ghaddafi and a pox on the rebels, too? What sense does that make?

John McCain on the ground in Iraq 2004-2007 talking to Captains and Lieutenants learned what he did and consistently advocated for an increase in the number of troops in Iraq. What became the surge strategy announced in January 2008 and thereafter successful was a vindication of what for years McCain said we needed to do in Iraq.

McCain has known and still does know his stuff with respect to military matters, foreign policy and national security. We as a country are suffering now because Obama is Commander in Chief and not McCain. So if McCain is saying what he is concerning Libya, then McCain should respectfully be listened to as someone with a track record. McCain's posiiton reflects a knowledge that amidst the forces of change in the Middle East, we cannot afford to appear weak AND we need to support as best we can those who will struggle to bring a more democratic Libya.

If we leave Ghaddafi in power, we look weak and invite more grief from the radical Islamists. Obama has very badly mishandled the Libyan situation. But we must also have a game plan for the future.

Cindy08
Cindy08

Here's the 'maverick' trying to reach across the aisle again by noticeably helping our opponents. Could he just go away and in the same step take his daughter away with him? Time to retire Senator!

Guest
Guest

Go to www.infowars.com .. why were the CIA and MI6 in there and why was a new Oil Company and Bank immediately established ? Remember the CIA is controlled by the Federal Reserve and that is owned 90% by Foreign Bankers. In essence it's a Coporate Terrorist Oraganization.. Not to mention both of Obamas parents work for the CIA.. Was it the N word that caused this?? Nationalization ?

Slowtraincoming
Slowtraincoming

"My friendSHzzzzz, you don't have to be afraid of a President Obama."

- John McCain, 2008, Campaign Trail

Roneil18
Roneil18

The Blaze is showing bodies that the Libyan rebels (also known as McCain's "heroes") beheaded. Maybe McCain should extend his visit...and get to know his new friends a little better.

Is there anything this moron won't do for attention?

Here's my favorite McCain quote: "We have nothing to fear from an Obama presidency." Shoot, I'll bet McCain even talked himself into voting for Obama; we know his drug addict wife and fat daughter did.

medina
medina

How in the hell did you fools in AZ put this idiot back in the senate. JD Hayworth, anybody would have been better.

Will_hal
Will_hal

How in the hell is McCain helping and doing the people's business of AZ by taking a tour of unknown rebels in Libya?

Lawrence
Lawrence

At least McCain is taking a clear stand against Gadaffi. Something our illustrious president appears reticent yet to do.

Annie
Annie

Quite a contrast of the Johns. Poor McCain. I'd hope this great American would just keep his mouth shut and fade out of the picture before all we remember of him is that he has never been a very great Republican and has been a lousy senator. Thanks to John Bolton who once again can make things clear to us - well, as clear as anything concerning Libya can be right now.

cuda
cuda

Well said.

McCain is obviously being played for a fool by his "good friends" the democrats. He'll soon announce we have to have a bi-partisan agreement to put our military in charge on the ground. I wonder what they promised him.

sDee
sDee

indeed I should have said "trying" - tongue was caught firmly in cheek :)

she rose above him.

destroyer of moonbats
destroyer of moonbats

big mac's a has-been loser.

sDee
sDee

not so fast...... have you failed to consider McCain's brilliantly disguised campaign to ensure the installation of America's first authentic socialist regime while handily destroying Sarah Palin at the same time?