Should POTUS stop all diplomatic relations with Russia?

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 19:33:55 -0400

I see so many civilians saying POTUS should not go to RU. What should we do? Some act like we should go to war because they hacked us. (Remember RU has been attempting to influence US elections from the 1960s and even before.) https://inhomelandsecurity.com/russia-election-meddling-espionage/ I am just not sure how people can be surprised at RU actions. It is normal, unless your eyes have been closed for years.

Others say Trump should be stronger about the hacking that happened under Obama's term. Seems some even act like Trump should go to war because of actions that were before his time?

What do you think? What should we do? Sanction have been applied many times...tough words do not work without tough actions. Not sure what people are advocating.

Russia’s Long History of Election Meddling and Espionage

Even as a special counsel delves into Russian interference in our 2016 election, officials warn that we can expect Russian meddling in the 2018 midterms.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Jul 13 at 2018 7:46 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 19:46:42 -0400

What should all the countries do to the USA for our election interference? As you are well aware, Jim, espionage has been around as long as there are enemies. With the amount our taxpayers pay the IC, we should be able to address the issue and counter them. We are the richest, most powerful nation on earth. If you leave the cookie jar open and available, someone is going to reach in it.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2018 7:53 PM

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 19:53:12 -0400

It's unfortunate that our political climate has deteriorated to the point where one party sacrifices national interest in the name of political leverage.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jul 13 at 2018 8:34 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 20:34:48 -0400

Whatever President Trump chooses to do, he is wrong! Of course Russia has an interest in the outcome of US elections, just as does every other nation. And they put their money where their mouth is (remember the Chinese donations to President Bill Clinton's campaigns?). Meanwhile, we overlook the obvious. Yes, the Russians hacked Hillary's email server and the DNC servers, and they found classified information and information of DNC shenanigans. Gee, why aren't we prosecuting those? Well, we might if we weren't so focused on bringing charges against people safely ensconced in their home countries where we can't touch them. How could the Russians obtain these files if they never existed or were properly secured? So many questions to avoid while we prolong our snit over the fact that Hillary LOST! Damn, I love repeating that...

Response by SFC Christopher Taggart made Jul 13 at 2018 8:46 PM

SFC Christopher Taggart — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 20:46:54 -0400

Nope...POTUS should not trust Vladimir Putin in anything...and let's not forget Kim Jong-un...HE definitely should not be trusted in any way, shape, or form.

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Jul 13 at 2018 9:45 PM

LT Brad McInnis — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 21:45:39 -0400

If you stop all diplomatic relations, then the only option you have left is war.... not sure that is what anyone wants....

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2018 12:41 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 00:41:25 -0400

Sure, why not? I mean the President is changing the game as we speak. I've never been to Moscow.

Response by MAJ Keith FitzPatrick, CPIM, CSCP made Jul 14 at 2018 5:12 AM

MAJ Keith FitzPatrick, CPIM, CSCP — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 05:12:36 -0400

I think Trump should step back and let the State a Department handle Russia, but the US as a whole should continue diplomatic relations.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jul 14 at 2018 6:03 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 06:03:23 -0400

Why should he? At least we're on a speaking basis with them, instead of threatening to blow them up.

Response by Susan Foster made Jul 14 at 2018 7:14 AM

Susan Foster — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 07:14:18 -0400

I don't think cutting off relations would help anything. And it wouldn't move things forward, but backwards. But I certainly think he should be stronger about the hacking, and enforce the sanctions, and even raise them. For Pete's sake, please let him not go over and then say "I talked to Putin. He said he didn't. I believe him." Like he did last time. I also want to see him announce a serious effort to stop it as much as we can.

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made Jul 14 at 2018 12:33 PM

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 12:33:22 -0400

Yes, most of the big countries meddle. What would you say is appropriate punishment for us? https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/17/sunday-review/russia-isnt-the-only-one-meddling-in-elections-we-do-it-too.html Maybe you can see we need to strike a balance and acceptance. We just need to defend USA better.

Russia Isn’t the Only One Meddling in Elections. We Do It, Too.

America has long used cash and propaganda to try to steer the outcome of foreign votes.