'No evidence of collusion’ between Trump campaign, Russia

[CaliCat 3,957]

2 hours ago, Teddy B said:

True, those with little common sense believe that Russia did not meddle with the election. Those of us with more common sense are waiting for the investigation to be complete before we make our conclusions.

 

The MDRs do protest a lot. It belies their professed beliefs.

[Dashinka 24,492]

9 hours ago, Teddy B said:

True, those with little common sense believe that Russia did not meddle with the election. Those of us with more common sense are waiting for the investigation to be complete before we make our conclusions.

I saw this from a while back when James Clapper testified.  Thought it was interesting how many elections the US has interfered with compared to Russia.

 

Director James Clapper provided no actual evidence to support the allegation that Russia was responsible for the Clinton leaks, and refused to go along with Senator McCain’s wildly over-the-top claim that Russia’s alleged interference in the election was an “act of war”.

As to that, all I would say is that if foreign interference in a country’s election is an “act of war”, then the US, which has interfered in the internal affairs of other countries on numberless occasions, has committed such “acts of war” countless times.   One Republican Senator, Thom Tillis, actually pointed out that a Carnegie Mellon University study has found the US interfered in 81 foreign elections since World War II, whilst the USSR or Russia has interfered in 36.

 

http://theduran.com/clapper-fails-convince-testimony-clinton-leaks-senate/

 

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Why do the users here with spouses from the RUB countries want to sweep this under the rug? 

[Jacque67 7,328]

Just now, spookyturtle said:

Why do the users here with spouses from the RUB countries want to sweep this under the rug? 

Fearing defenestration????

[jg121783 3,915]

On 3/21/2017 at 9:46 AM, Dakine10 said:

  The choices are that the FBI is conducting an investigation for no apparent reason or the head of the house intelligence committee is not privy to the information regarding that ongoing investigation. 

I would say it is the first option as the FBI hasn't presented a valid reason or evidence to substantiate wasting taxpayer money embarking on a which hunt.

[Dashinka 24,492]

On ‎3‎/‎21‎/‎2017 at 7:19 PM, spookyturtle said:

Why do the users here with spouses from the RUB countries want to sweep this under the rug? 

What is there to sweep under the rug? 

[Dakine10 5,452]

20 hours ago, jg121783 said:

I would say it is the first option as the FBI hasn't presented a valid reason or evidence to substantiate wasting taxpayer money embarking on a which hunt.

   When does the FBI share it's information with the public during an ongoing investigation? They said they have credible evidence. You're just ignoring what you don't want to hear now. 

[Amica Nostra 4,803]

48 minutes ago, Dakine10 said:

   When does the FBI share it's information with the public during an ongoing investigation? They said they have credible evidence. You're just ignoring what you don't want to hear now. 

It is written down in an FBI handbook somewhere...If you get some intelligence that needs to be qualified , run over and post it on CEHEST and those kind folks will let you know how valid your information is.   

[jg121783 3,915]

Comey is following Stalin's mantra. Give me the man and I will find the crime.

[Amica Nostra 4,803]

On 3/21/2017 at 2:40 PM, Bill & Katya said:

I saw this from a while back when James Clapper testified.  Thought it was interesting how many elections the US has interfered with compared to Russia.

 

Director James Clapper provided no actual evidence to support the allegation that Russia was responsible for the Clinton leaks, and refused to go along with Senator McCain’s wildly over-the-top claim that Russia’s alleged interference in the election was an “act of war”.

As to that, all I would say is that if foreign interference in a country’s election is an “act of war”, then the US, which has interfered in the internal affairs of other countries on numberless occasions, has committed such “acts of war” countless times.   One Republican Senator, Thom Tillis, actually pointed out that a Carnegie Mellon University study has found the US interfered in 81 foreign elections since World War II, whilst the USSR or Russia has interfered in 36.

 

http://theduran.com/clapper-fails-convince-testimony-clinton-leaks-senate/

 

There is no question that Russian Agents extracted the DNC and Podesta emails.  There is very little question that Putin directed or did not put a stop to the activity.  I don't think they thought the action would defeat Clinton, they just wanted her compromised.  Not much happens of substance in that country unless Putin signs off.
 

There will always be spies and espionage.  If you do not defend yourself from these attacks it will only escalate and then you will not have control over the outcome of many things and you become the equivalent of that guy who lets himself go and only wears sweatpants.

Why some Republicans are stepping up to defend Putin the murderer and his actions is beyond me.  I would think they would put the interest of their country first.

[jg121783 3,915]

Which Republicans are defending Putin and how so?

[ready4ONE 5,400]

11 minutes ago, jg121783 said:

Which Republicans are defending Putin and how so?

Donald Trump always knew Putin was a smart guy. Let's start the list at the top, even though the so called Commander in Chief also says 'the buck stop's there' when things go wrong.

[Dakine10 5,452]

3 hours ago, jg121783 said:

Comey is following Stalin's mantra. Give me the man and I will find the crime.

    The comparative figure you are looking for with Comey would be Lavrentiy Beria, head of the NKVD. Stalin wasn't directly involved in the 'investigative' branch, he was the oppressive absolutist leader, more directly comparable to the likes of Trump or Hitler.

[Dashinka 24,492]

Yes, let's keep investigating.

 

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/23/potential-smoking-gun-showing-obama-administration-spied-on-trump-team-source-says.html

[Dakine10 5,452]

6 hours ago, Bill & Katya said:

Yes, let's keep investigating.

 

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/23/potential-smoking-gun-showing-obama-administration-spied-on-trump-team-source-says.html

  So vague evidence of a possible potential smoking gun. So exciting!!!!!!

Edited March 24, 2017 by Dakine10