Posted on Jul 13, 2018
Should POTUS stop all diplomatic relations with Russia?
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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.
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.
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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...
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It's unfortunate that our political climate has deteriorated to the point where one party sacrifices national interest in the name of political leverage.
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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.
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CPT Jack Durish
Remember President Obama's attempts to stop PM Netanyahu from being reelected? Just one example. There are countless others, but I mention this one because he never even attempted to hide it
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MCPO Roger Collins
The latest that we know of. Then there is this...
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/11/nsa-spying-british-does-mean-uk-spying-us/355353/
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/11/nsa-spying-british-does-mean-uk-spying-us/355353/
The NSA is Spying on the British. Does That Mean the U.K. Is Spying on Us?
The National Security Agency has been explicitly collecting and analyzing information on British citizens, with that country's permission. Raising the question: Could British intelligence be surveilling us— with the NSA's permission?
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If you stop all diplomatic relations, then the only option you have left is war.... not sure that is what anyone wants....
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I think Trump should step back and let the State a Department handle Russia, but the US as a whole should continue diplomatic relations.
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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.
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SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint
How do you spank hostile/enemy nuclear nation states? Say don't or go to war? We can all say RU should not do it....but, that will not stop them. We have to think and talk.
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Why should he? At least we're on a speaking basis with them, instead of threatening to blow them up.
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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.
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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.
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SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint
We have not stopped China in the last 15 years of their high value intellectual theft, how do you think we can stop RU? https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/17/sunday-review/russia-isnt-the-only-one-meddling-in-elections-we-do-it-too.html
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.
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SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint
SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint - We can not stop meddling any more than others have stopped our meddling.
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Susan Foster
SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint - Just because we do, doesn't mean we should. And there are lots of ways technologically to at least slow it down, if not stop it. I don't believe we should throw up our hands, and say "it's OK, they are going to do it anyway." And my guess it, had Russia been for Hillary, and she had won, and you had any idea they influenced it, you'd have a fit.
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Sure, why not? I mean the President is changing the game as we speak. I've never been to Moscow.
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