I have to disagree a bit. I would say that Bolton has "moved up" in the system quite effectively. Bolton is a pathetic creep but a very slick operator. He almost has me believing his filthy rubbish when he spins his case. Frankly, I worry about myself when I hear this jackass talk. That creeps me out to the extent that I do indeed worry about his influence on others.
Yeah, he moved up. He was an ambassador of something, once. But he's not going "up" from here, so why is he still being placed on these propaganda shows, and why is he still spinning so hard for ultimate Federal power?
Does he really think he could be Sec. of State under the next GOP president? Does he really think there's going to be a "next GOP president?" Even if he was making $1M/yr from his mouthpiecing, it wouldn't seem worth it, and I don't think he could keep up the charade. Similarly with the most horrid blackmail.
I just can't figure him out.