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FBI Director Comey on Russia: "They wanted to hurt our democracy, hurt her, help him."
 
Keep it coming, Stacko. I had to turn off CNN because of all the GOP harping on the other witch hunt they have in mind. I wonder what is the greater crime, leaking, or waiting until the new Director of National Intelligence and others on the incoming team make sure it is swept under the rug?
 
Stacko said:
Good grief. Comey had to explain to Rep. Conaway that when one person wins an election, the other loses.
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Sure but I think I can see what he was trying to get at. Were the Russians getting involved solely because they wanted Hillary to lose (i.e. the were implacably opposed to her for some reason, like they couldn't bear that someone who was a little careless with their emails was in the White House :rolleyes:) and would have been happy to see any Republican in the White House instead or were they getting involved in order that Donald Trump was going to be elected.

Of course, if the interference came after the primaries then it's a difference without distinction unless anyone seriously thinks that a third party candidate would have won.

Personally if I was a US citizen, I think a candidate that Putin doesn't like is a good thing YMMV.
 
How has no Dem asked, "Why did Comey confirm Clinton probe but not Trump probe pre-election?" Almost makes you feel sorry for the fools that wanted insurance for everybody and worried about a POTUS under FBI investigation
 
The Don said:
Sure but I think I can see what he was trying to get at. Were the Russians getting involved solely because they wanted Hillary to lose (i.e. the were implacably opposed to her for some reason, like they couldn't bear that someone who was a little careless with their emails was in the White House :rolleyes:) and would have been happy to see any Republican in the White House instead or were they getting involved in order that Donald Trump was going to be elected.

Of course, if the interference came after the primaries then it's a difference without distinction unless anyone seriously thinks that a third party candidate would have won.

Personally if I was a US citizen, I think a candidate that Putin doesn't like is a good thing YMMV.
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The reasons are purportedly because (1) as SoS she said unflattering things about Putin and pursued policies he didn't like and (2) Nato expansion under Bill Clinton.
 
varwoche said:
The reasons are purportedly because (1) as SoS she said unflattering things about Putin and pursued policies he didn't like and (2) Nato expansion under Bill Clinton.
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(3) Continued and strengthened sanctions against Russia

Let's not forget: Trump asked Russia to hack Clinton on live television, said they'd be "rewarded" and after floated sanctions relief.
 
Stacko said:
Good grief. Comey had to explain to Rep. Conaway that when one person wins an election, the other loses.
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There is a distinction.

When many of the protests erupted after the Trumpsters' election, I recall a lot of derision towards the protesters as " upset because their candidate lost ". I usually retorted that that was a mis-characterization of the sentiment. The protesters were angry that Trump was elected, not that Hillary was not. Had a third party candidate won instead of Trump, the protesters (Hillary supporters or otherwise) would not have been out in such numbers.
 
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And there's the foreboding warning, "They'll be back." Comey says Russia will view 2016 intervention as successful.
 
Distracted1 said:
There is a distinction.

When many of the protests erupted after the Trumpsters' election, I recall a lot of derision towards the protesters as " upset because their candidate lost ". I usually retorted that that was a mis-characterization of the sentiment. The protesters were angry that Trump was elected, not that Hillary was not. Had a third party candidate won instead of Trump, the protesters (Hillary supporters or otherwise) would not have been out in such numbers.
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You can pretend a third party can win all you want but America elections are effectively a contest between two parties at present. I doubt Russia gave any thought to anyone winning other than Hillary or Donald.
 
Stacko said:
And there's the foreboding warning, "They'll be back." Comey says Russia will view 2016 intervention as successful.
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Chilling.

I'm back on, using YouTube. The chat is scary as hell. As for right now, Comey is having to treat them as children. Get a load of that guy behind Windstrup.
 
The Don said:
Sure but I think I can see what he was trying to get at. Were the Russians getting involved solely because they wanted Hillary to lose (i.e. the were implacably opposed to her for some reason, like they couldn't bear that someone who was a little careless with their emails was in the White House :rolleyes:) and would have been happy to see any Republican in the White House instead or were they getting involved in order that Donald Trump was going to be elected.
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There are way too many connections between Trump and his administration and the Russians for this to be coincidence.
 
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Stewart: "What can I do and not do?" How about, gosh, not break the law?
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His whole line of questioning was dumb.

Stewart, "Will you confirm this news story?"

Comey, "No."

Stewart, "Will you confirm this news story?"

Comey, "No."

Stewart, "Will you confirm this news story?"

Comey, "No."

Repeat ad nauseam.
 
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