And it's Russia for the win!

[bellisarius]

Russia meddled in the election, something they've been doing for almost 100 years now. The only difference is the level of sophistication and an effectiveness that has probably even surprised them.

Russia's goal was NOT to see Trump elected, as a matter of fact I'm pretty certain they expected, and wanted, Hillary to win. Their goal was to undermine the Republic. Not since the years leading up to the Civil War has the electorate been so bitterly divided and it's at time like these that foreign powers have historically attempted to drive wedges to either weaken the target nation, or achieve leverage of some sort. The exploitation of social media afforded them a rare and far reaching opportunity.

Looking at the timeline;

2013 The Russians begin building up their social media infrastructure. Long before there were any officially announced candidates, especially Trump. Hillary was always the presumed nominee for the democrats.

Late 2015 Trump announces his candidacy. Everyone treats it as a joke, but the Russians, seeing an opportunity, jump on it. Hillary is still the democrats presumed and Trump is considered the weakest opponent by far.

Mid 2016 Trump is the republican nominee and the Russians cease their activity supporting him on social media. Ironically in this same time frame the 'dossier', also of Russian origin, appears.

Nov. 2016 Against all odds Trump wins. Immediately afterwards the Russians help in the organization of rally's and counter-rally's. Playing both ends against the middle and attempting an even greater division in the electorate.

We are in the midst of a second Civil War, the only thing missing up to this point is the bloodshed. Well played Russia.

 

[BobBalouski]

Russia meddled in the election, something they've been doing for almost 100 years now. The only difference is the level of sophistication and an effectiveness that has probably even surprised them.

Russia's goal was NOT to see Trump elected, as a matter of fact I'm pretty certain they expected, and wanted, Hillary to win. Their goal was to undermine the Republic. Not since the years leading up to the Civil War has the electorate been so bitterly divided and it's at time like these that foreign powers have historically attempted to drive wedges to either weaken the target nation, or achieve leverage of some sort. The exploitation of social media afforded them a rare and far reaching opportunity.

Looking at the timeline;

2013 The Russians begin building up their social media infrastructure. Long before there were any officially announced candidates, especially Trump. Hillary was always the presumed nominee for the democrats.

Late 2015 Trump announces his candidacy. Everyone treats it as a joke, but the Russians, seeing an opportunity, jump on it. Hillary is still the democrats presumed and Trump is considered the weakest opponent by far.

Mid 2016 Trump is the republican nominee and the Russians cease their activity supporting him on social media. Ironically in this same time frame the 'dossier', also of Russian origin, appears.

Nov. 2016 Against all odds Trump wins. Immediately afterwards the Russians help in the organization of rally's and counter-rally's. Playing both ends against the middle and attempting an even greater division in the electorate.

We are in the midst of a second Civil War, the only thing missing up to this point is the bloodshed. Well played Russia.

Reads like every alcoholic who blames his problem on booze, instead of looking in the mirror, first.

 

[Libsam]

 

[WoundedKnee]

Russia has allies here. From the Romney debate, the "overcharge" button, to the hot mic moment, we know who are the natural allies of Russia. They surrendered the Crimea and half of Ukraine without a whimper.

 

[Ann_Tagonist]

The Russians are still pist over Reagan fucking up The USSR.

 

[BobBalouski]

Ah, Ukraine - speaking of the American deep state injecting itself horrendously into other countries' political affairs...

Wonder what blowhard Repuglicans would DEMAND if Russia overthrew the Mexican government and installed its own puppet on America's southern border?

 

[WoundedKnee]

Oh, and let's not forget the withdrawal of the Missile Defense Shield in Poland. The Obama Administration did not get the least bit serious about Russia until Hillary lost the election for them.

 

[phrodeau]

Maybe we would have been safer with McCain/Palin.

 

[Aglaopheme]

Your timeline is off a bit there, skippy. Where did you read that drivel? Or, are you just making crap up?

 

[Rightguide]

Your timeline is off a bit there, skippy. Where did you read that drivel? Or, are you just making crap up?

How does it feel to know you've been duped by the Russians? How does it feel to know you've dishonored your country in their behalf?

 

[AngusBridie]

I’d do Sarah

 

[Aglaopheme]

How does it feel to know you've been duped by the Russians? How does it feel to know you've dishonored your country in their behalf?

Good questions.

It’s nice to see some movement towards acceptance.

 

[Aglaopheme]

I’d do Sarah

You need help.

 

[bellisarius]

Russia has allies here. From the Romney debate, the "overcharge" button, to the hot mic moment, we know who are the natural allies of Russia. They surrendered the Crimea and half of Ukraine without a whimper.

Yet another irony, they all seem to be Hillary supporters.

 

[pointless]

How does it feel to know you've been duped by the Russians? How does it feel to know you've dishonored your country in their behalf?

you have zero self awareness. it's actually kind of amazing.

 

[bellisarius]

Your timeline is off a bit there, skippy. Where did you read that drivel? Or, are you just making crap up?

In the fucking indictment Jenny.

Edited to add and Jenny is the proper term for a female jackass.

 

[Sean]

How does it feel to know you've been duped by the Russians? How does it feel to know you've dishonored your country in their behalf?

Seriously?

 

[WoundedKnee]

Yet another irony, they all seem to be Hillary supporters.

~~ tee hee ~~

 

[Aglaopheme]

I can rad, and it clearly states that they had a concerted online presence supporting Trump and against Hillary right up to the election.

 

[Sean]

I was wondering how the RWCJ was going to spin the indictments. Have to admit, "the Russians were trying to elect Hillary, no matter what the evidence says" never occurred to me.

 

[Que]

Russia meddled in the election, something they've been doing for almost 100 years now. The only difference is the level of sophistication and an effectiveness that has probably even surprised them.

Russia's goal was NOT to see Trump elected, as a matter of fact I'm pretty certain they expected, and wanted, Hillary to win. Their goal was to undermine the Republic. Not since the years leading up to the Civil War has the electorate been so bitterly divided and it's at time like these that foreign powers have historically attempted to drive wedges to either weaken the target nation, or achieve leverage of some sort. The exploitation of social media afforded them a rare and far reaching opportunity.

Looking at the timeline;

2013 The Russians begin building up their social media infrastructure. Long before there were any officially announced candidates, especially Trump. Hillary was always the presumed nominee for the democrats.

Late 2015 Trump announces his candidacy. Everyone treats it as a joke, but the Russians, seeing an opportunity, jump on it. Hillary is still the democrats presumed and Trump is considered the weakest opponent by far.

Mid 2016 Trump is the republican nominee and the Russians cease their activity supporting him on social media. Ironically in this same time frame the 'dossier', also of Russian origin, appears.

Nov. 2016 Against all odds Trump wins. Immediately afterwards the Russians help in the organization of rally's and counter-rally's. Playing both ends against the middle and attempting an even greater division in the electorate.

We are in the midst of a second Civil War, the only thing missing up to this point is the bloodshed. Well played Russia.

Given Hillary's involvement in the scary-black-gun ban and direct involvement in decision-making in mogodishu, ruby ridge, and waco. . .her setting off a shooting war was not out of the realm of the possible.

 

[Rightguide]

I can rad, and it clearly states that they had a concerted online presence supporting Trump and against Hillary right up to the election.

They also organized anti-Trump demonstrations and supported Bernie Sanders as well.

 

[cowslinger64]

Given Hillary's involvement in the scary-black-gun ban and direct involvement in decision-making in mogodishu, ruby ridge, and waco. . .her setting off a shooting war was not out of the realm of the possible.

Lol..


Hey maybe when Mueller is done investigating Trump they can FINALLY investigate the Clintons...


OH wait.. It's been done.

 

[Que]

I can rad, and it clearly states that they had a concerted online presence supporting Trump and against Hillary right up to the election.

And the Fibbies clearly stated that they are NOT alleging it had ANY impact on the election or in any way countered HRC's $1.2 BILLION spent influencing the election.

This compares to MILLIONS given to both Clintons, how?

The point was to sow the seeds of distrust in the election, not impact the election, something that only those that need an excuse for their ignominious loss would even consider with such a paltry effort.

The Russians WANT you hollering that they colluded with Trump to snatch the election from the devastatingly charismatic Felonia von Pantsuit. They are laughing at you as much as we are. It's beyond absurd.

 

[WoundedKnee]

I can rad, and it clearly states that they had a concerted online presence supporting Trump and against Hillary right up to the election.

And strongly supporting Bernie. Are you purposely not getting it? They wanted to disrupt more than they wanted to support/endorse.