Bolton and GOP, Dems all
bringing war a step closer
“I hear the drumbeats of war.” This is a March 22nd quote from Rep. Barbara Lee.
The appointment of John Bolton as National Security Adviser by President Trump is a step closer to war, be it with Iran, North Korea or even Russia.
Congress must take back the war-making powers of this country from the president. Seventeen years of war since 9/11 is far too long for Congress to sit on the sidelines. Instead of spending time obsessing about Russia-gate, Congress needs to refocus its energies on curbing the power of national security and intelligence state before it’s too late.
For many years my belief was that our biggest existential threat came from climate change. Now, with Trump in charge and Democrats and Republicans alike fanning the flames of war, we may destroy ourselves before nature gets the chance. It’s way past time for Congress to do its job.
Matt Sullivan
Pleasanton
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