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Have a nice trip General ShitHead. Worst pick ever for a national security advisor ever . .
It appears that Trumpy is finally getting around to draining that swamp. Perfect place to start I should think . .
Apparently he had a conversation with the Russian ambassador about the sanctions on them last year on the same day they were announced. He said he didn't, but has now admitted that he did.What did he do? I honestly haven't followed it any.
Apparently he had a conversation with the Russian ambassador about the sanctions on them last year on the same day they were announced. He said he didn't, but has now admitted that he did.
Lied to Pence's face about it, which was probably what doomed him. Worth noting that in 2014 Flynn was forced out as the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency.Apparently he had a conversation with the Russian ambassador about the sanctions on them last year on the same day they were announced. He said he didn't, but has now admitted that he did.
I agree. All this chaos is worrisome.Lied to Pence's face about it, which was probably what doomed him. Worth noting that in 2014 Flynn was forced out as the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency.
I don't care where you reside on the political spectrum. The number of administrative officials with ties to Russia is alarming. In addition to the Flynn news, Paul Manafort, Carter Page, and Roger Stone are all reportedly under investigation by the FBI with help from the NSA and CIA. And now there are reports that the US intelligence community is withholding information from the president because they believe "the Kremlin has ears inside the SITROOM, meaning the White House Situation Room."
WTH is going on right now?
Lied to Pence's face about it, which was probably what doomed him. Worth noting that in 2014 Flynn was forced out as the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency.
I don't care where you reside on the political spectrum. The number of administrative officials with ties to Russia is alarming. In addition to the Flynn news, Paul Manafort, Carter Page, and Roger Stone are all reportedly under investigation by the FBI with help from the NSA and CIA. And now there are reports that the US intelligence community is withholding information from the president because they believe "the Kremlin has ears inside the SITROOM, meaning the White House Situation Room."
WTH is going on right now?
Can you explain to me why? Seriously, I just don't understand the big deal everyone has about Trump wanting to get along with Russia. Everyone praised Obama for trying to work with our enemies like Iran and North Korea. I don't really see the problem as long as they don't share state secrets.The number of administrative officials with ties to Russia is alarming.
Can you explain to me why? Seriously, I just don't understand the big deal everyone has about Trump wanting to get along with Russia. Everyone praised Obama for trying to work with our enemies like Iran and North Korea. I don't really see the problem as long as they don't share state secrets.
Lied to Pence's face about it, which was probably what doomed him. Worth noting that in 2014 Flynn was forced out as the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency.
I don't care where you reside on the political spectrum. The number of administrative officials with ties to Russia is alarming. In addition to the Flynn news, Paul Manafort, Carter Page, and Roger Stone are all reportedly under investigation by the FBI with help from the NSA and CIA. And now there are reports that the US intelligence community is withholding information from the president because they believe "the Kremlin has ears inside the SITROOM, meaning the White House Situation Room."
WTH is going on right now?
All depends on what they are negotiating.Only thing i'll add, which i never knew, is that it is illegal for a private citizen to negotiate with a foriegn govt. Since his talks with the rushern were before innauguration it was illegal.
Is there ever a foreign government we don't have a dispute with?Eta: a foreign govt we're having a dispute with that is
Did you read the article? Because there's a real possibility that's happening according to the intelligence community. See also: the annexation of Crimea, military incursions in Ukraine, fears of a Finnish invasion (amid Russian media reports that question the validity of Finland's independence), support for Syria's indiscriminate violence against civilians, attempts to destabilize western democracies, etc. All this from a regime whose dissidents, defectors, journalists, disaffected former Putin cronies, and rivals all keep dying under mysterious circumstances.Can you explain to me why? ... I don't really see the problem as long as they don't share state secrets.
Cuba doesn't represent a geopolitical threat.Not to mention Cuba.
notsureifserious.jpgIs there ever a foreign government we don't have a dispute with?
Yeah, he's credible but he's also a bit of a hot head.I'm reading your link now- looks like there is more there than I would have thought. The author seems credible enough as well.
Yes, but I'm kind of skeptical about opinion articles with unnamed sources. I'm not necessarily saying it's all BS, but it's hard for me to have a lot of faith in the media today.Did you read the article? Because there's a real possibility that's happening according to the intelligence community.
All the more reason to not be enemies with them. Tell me, do you think that you have a better chance to convince Russia to scale back some of those things as an enemy or as a friend? Iran and NK does the same thing Russia does, except invade other countries (although they are working to get nukes to blow up other countries). Were you against Obama trying to work with them?See also: the annexation of Crimea, military incursions in Ukraine, fears of a Finnish invasion (amid Russian media reports that question the validity of Finland's independence), support for Syria's indiscriminate violence against civilians, attempts to destabilize western democracies, etc. All this from a regime whose dissidents, defectors, journalists, disaffected former Putin cronies and rivals all keep dying under mysterious circumstances.
Somewhat serious. Obviously I'm not talking about England or most of the EU, but we always have some type of tension with a lot of countries.notsureifserious.jpg
Cuba doesn't represent a geopolitical threat.
This question is startlingly naive.Tell me, do you think that you have a better chance to convince Russia to scale back some of those things as an enemy or as a friend?
Dude.Cuban Missile Crisis -- didn't Cuba work directly with Russia on that?
Dude.
Ok, so you won't answer it?This question is startlingly naive.
Yeah, he's credible but he's also a bit of a hot head.
Go follow a guy on Twitter named Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom). He's a professor at the U.S. Naval War College and at the Harvard Extension School. He's a political conservative, expert on Russia, and well-connected in the intelligence community. Also a five-time Jeopardy champion, haha. I like his even-keeled demeanor. He's been telling hysterical liberals to calm the hell down and ensures everyone he'll let us know when it's time to panic. Anyway, he seems like a trustworthy source of information and has expressed grave concerns about the growing Russia threat.
Anybody not concerned about Russia is naive at best.This question is startlingly naive.
I'm also not the one citing a 50-year old international incident as if it somehow bears relevance to today. This has nothing to do with hating Trump and everything to do with being concerned about the national security of the United States and its allies.Look, we're not going to convince each other to change our minds here. You hate Trump, plain and simple. I'm at peace with the fact that he will turn this country around, regardless of the ungrateful nature of this country's inhabitants.
There are always things to be concerned about when it comes to other countries. I'll pose the same question to you that I asked RH. Would it be easier to ease some of those concerns if we had a good relationship with them or a bad one?Anybody not concerned about Russia is naive at best.
The answer is that you can't "convince" Russia to do anything. The political and economic levers that are effective in dealing with other countries simply aren't an option.Ok, so you won't answer it?
So the inhabitants of this country should follow Trump regardless even if they think it is not best for the country?Look, we're not going to convince each other to change our minds here. You hate Trump, plain and simple. I'm at peace with the fact that he will turn this country around, regardless of the ungrateful nature of this country's inhabitants.
So we should just give up because you think it would be hard to convince them to at least scale back on some of the concerns? Bush, and to a lesser extent Clinton, seemed to have a decent relationship with Russia. It seems things have gotten worse in the last few years since our relationship wasn't as strong under Obama.The answer is that you can't "convince" Russia to do anything. The political and economic levers that are effective in dealing with other countries simply aren't an option.
So the inhabitants of this country should follow Trump regardless even if they think it is not best for the country?
Anybody not concerned about Russia is naive at best.
Obama's approach was to close the barn door after the horse had already gotten out. At the very least, the U.S. should be more proactive in addressing Putin's revanchist designs. What that looks like exactly, I don't know.So we should just give up because you think it would be hard to convince them to at least scale back on some of the concerns? Bush, and to a lesser extent Clinton, seemed to have a decent relationship with Russia. It seems things have gotten worse in the last few years since our relationship wasn't as strong under Obama.
Thank you for your thoughtful input into this discussion. Are you completely unconcerned about state secrets falling into the hands of foreign adversaries? Our reduced capacity to coordinate anti-terrorist activities with our allies?I certainly am. All these scare articles have gotten to me. I'm now convinced Russia will take over the US in the next 3-6 months. I'm brushing up on my Russian now to get a head start on everyone else. Too bad Hillary didn't win. She would have stood up to those meanies!
See, this is the kind of overreaction that's not helping. Having some random hold the briefcase demonstrates a terrible lack of discretion, but doesn't present any real threat to our security. I've grown pretty tired of seeing stories every day about the boy who cried wolf.Gary, You and I both know this is going to be a 4 year long dog & pony show coming from this entertainer, its simply all he knows . . thankfully, and its pretty obvious, that this shit show will end after those 4.
LOCK HIM UP . . !
To be fair, you have repeatedly demonstrated a blind allegiance to Trump that would lead any rational person question your ability to evaluate his administration objectively.Selective interpretation.
That is not what I said.
I think you could possibly address that by at least trying to influence them through a better relationship with them. A bad relationship certainly isn't going to help anything. I'm skeptical as to how much it would work, but it should at least be something we try.Obama's approach was to close the barn door after the horse had already gotten out. At the very least, the U.S. should be more proactive in addressing Putin's revanchist designs. What that looks like exactly, I don't know.