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LaydeeBug

(10,291 posts)
Wed Jan 4, 2017, 10:34 AM Jan 2017

Russia's involvement in U.S. election was personally headed by Putin and Trump

Putin selected which material to leak and when, creating a narrative that caused a disruption within the Democratic Party—which the press eagerly followed and elaborated, on release by release. But Putin may have had help in that planning.

Donald Trump denied Russian involvement despite being briefed on the evidence multiple times. Now the White House indicates that Trump may have already known Russia was involved, and that his request for Putin to hack Hillary Clinton’s email was far from a joke.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/12/15/1611318/-Russia-s-involvement-in-US-election-was-personally-headed-by-Putin-and-Trump

and:
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/u-s-officials-putin-personally-involved-u-s-election-hack-n696146
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Russia's involvement in U.S. election was personally headed by Putin and Trump (Original Post) LaydeeBug Jan 2017 OP
In other words, treason... First Speaker Jan 2017 #1
This is easily the biggest story of our lifetime. Seriously. nt LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #3
biggest. biggest. zonkers Jan 2017 #5
Meh, says the mainstream media. JenniferJuniper Jan 2017 #27
Yep. Coups are good for ratings, don't you know? LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #30
Only coups involving people good for TV ratings NewJeffCT Jan 2017 #39
it's incredibly aggravating... the problem once a president has been chosen, the press just seems to Fast Walker 52 Jan 2017 #61
Because they have framed the narrative to demand the press is liberal LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #62
I know.....even if he wasnt in on it, he is trying to,cover it up adigal Jan 2017 #37
It's like they're pretending the clock has run out, so...shrug shoulders LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #38
yeah... Fast Walker 52 Jan 2017 #60
I feel like I'm triron Jan 2017 #8
Oh, me too! hamsterjill Jan 2017 #66
Incredible isn't it? True_Blue Jan 2017 #17
Truly...and they're not only ok with it...they're HELPING them LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #67
That madman should be in cuffs and ankle chains. libtodeath Jan 2017 #2
Instead Lady Liberty is wearing them. LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #69
Correct Trump coordinated the attack with Putin. UCmeNdc Jan 2017 #4
FTR: Roger Stone is a swinger and Rudy Giuliani fucked his cousin repeatedly. LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #7
So, One Day, Roger Stone Brings Jeffrey Toobin to a Swingers Club Grey Lemercier Jan 2017 #32
Oh I know. I was being candid. LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #33
yes, I was just tucking that link there for anyone who tried to challenge you Grey Lemercier Jan 2017 #34
Thank you so much for that. You made my day! LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #35
Treason uponit7771 Jan 2017 #6
That's why Trump is dodging the press. nt oasis Jan 2017 #9
I agree with you LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #18
He surely can't keep that up forever. Cracklin Charlie Jan 2017 #54
Lets hope not LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #58
kick for visibility triron Jan 2017 #10
kick again triron Jan 2017 #11
kick for visibility triron Jan 2017 #12
My Reynolds stock is through the roof! Thanks! dionysus Jan 2017 #13
and yet here you are LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #14
KnR! Madam45for2923 Jan 2017 #15
kick again triron Jan 2017 #16
knr triron Jan 2017 #19
kick again triron Jan 2017 #20
And, you can tell by who's denying this whether they Cha Jan 2017 #21
Plausible triron Jan 2017 #22
Some idiots think it's still socialist and that sounds awesome to them... bettyellen Jan 2017 #24
KGB! USA! flamingdem Jan 2017 #23
I was trolling the Daily Caller...posting outrageous comments such as TrekLuver Jan 2017 #25
Trump & Republican traitors are ILLEGITIMATE Achilleaze Jan 2017 #26
smells like MFM008 Jan 2017 #28
This is a lot more serious than Watergate NewJeffCT Jan 2017 #40
Election stolen by proxy by a hostile foreign power. Good job GOP & "Never HRC" voters! ffr Jan 2017 #29
I took his hack-her-emails "joke" to be.... Beartracks Jan 2017 #31
knr triron Jan 2017 #36
If you were Putin what would you want Trump to do? UCmeNdc Jan 2017 #41
Trump can try to destroy the CIA, but he won't be successful meow2u3 Jan 2017 #43
I think PUTUS wants the Ukraine for starters. nt LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #45
I can't be overstated. nt LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #42
Yep! triron Jan 2017 #44
I think this story is going to get bigger! Madam45for2923 Jan 2017 #46
I knew in my BONES when DU was hacked... LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #47
Yes! DU being hacked so we could not compare notes on election day. Madam45for2923 Jan 2017 #48
Yep..and I think they hacked our actual equipment LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #51
Was there ever an investigation dem4decades Jan 2017 #56
Not that I know of...and welcome to DU nt LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #57
Thank You nt dem4decades Jan 2017 #65
+1 uponit7771 Jan 2017 #49
+1 triron Jan 2017 #50
Makes Watergate look like nothing. Charles Bukowski Jan 2017 #52
Not an office holder yet? How can we impeach someone who holds no office? LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #59
Obviously I meant impeached once he's sworn in. Charles Bukowski Jan 2017 #63
kick again triron Jan 2017 #53
kick again triron Jan 2017 #55
Maybe this is why Obama is not worried. hollowdweller Jan 2017 #64
I certainly hope so. LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #68
Kick! red dog 1 Jan 2017 #70
Anyone who doesn't see how big this was is blind. bettyellen Jan 2017 #71

First Speaker

(4,858 posts)
1. In other words, treason...
Wed Jan 4, 2017, 10:40 AM
Jan 2017

...my God. A literal traitor is about to become President, and everyone seems fine with it. What the fuck is wrong with this country?

NewJeffCT

(56,840 posts)
39. Only coups involving people good for TV ratings
Fri Jan 6, 2017, 05:09 PM
Jan 2017

Mike Pence orchestrating a coup would never have work.

 

Fast Walker 52

(7,723 posts)
61. it's incredibly aggravating... the problem once a president has been chosen, the press just seems to
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 11:44 AM
Jan 2017

fall in line and not undermine his authority in anyway, because fucking America can't have doubts about its leadership or have a president with NO FUCKING CREDIBILITY.

 

LaydeeBug

(10,291 posts)
62. Because they have framed the narrative to demand the press is liberal
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 11:59 AM
Jan 2017

It skews where the middle is when both sides get to have it both ways.

 

adigal

(7,581 posts)
37. I know.....even if he wasnt in on it, he is trying to,cover it up
Fri Jan 6, 2017, 04:45 PM
Jan 2017

For the first time in my life, i think we have a pretty weak system of government. With Repubs in both houses of Congress and the executive branch, who holds the President accountanle?

 

LaydeeBug

(10,291 posts)
38. It's like they're pretending the clock has run out, so...shrug shoulders
Fri Jan 6, 2017, 04:47 PM
Jan 2017

Like...'hone your message' and 'better luck next time, we won't steal it'

hamsterjill

(15,500 posts)
66. Oh, me too!
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 02:18 PM
Jan 2017

I keep expecting Rod Serling to step out at any minute and start a narrative.

Trouble is, it hasn't happened yet.

True_Blue

(3,063 posts)
17. Incredible isn't it?
Thu Jan 5, 2017, 12:44 PM
Jan 2017

I remember a time when republicans feared a Russian takeover. Now they're perfectly ok with it.

 

LaydeeBug

(10,291 posts)
67. Truly...and they're not only ok with it...they're HELPING them
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 02:50 PM
Jan 2017

We will start hearing about globalization soon

UCmeNdc

(9,650 posts)
4. Correct Trump coordinated the attack with Putin.
Wed Jan 4, 2017, 10:46 AM
Jan 2017

Ask Roger Stone....
Rudy Giuliani has knowledge too.....

 

LaydeeBug

(10,291 posts)
7. FTR: Roger Stone is a swinger and Rudy Giuliani fucked his cousin repeatedly.
Wed Jan 4, 2017, 11:01 AM
Jan 2017

I am just stating facts that may be inconvenient for the KGOP and THEIR stated values.

 

TrekLuver

(2,573 posts)
25. I was trolling the Daily Caller...posting outrageous comments such as
Fri Jan 6, 2017, 11:23 AM
Jan 2017

it's Us, Trump and Putin against the world....and...."I hope Trump nukes North Korea"...people were liking my treasonous comments.

ffr

(23,116 posts)
29. Election stolen by proxy by a hostile foreign power. Good job GOP & "Never HRC" voters!
Fri Jan 6, 2017, 11:43 AM
Jan 2017


You were hoodwinked into believing that popular senator & popular SOS Hillary Clinton was unpopular and unlikable. We'll, now we're all paying the price for your selfishness and stupidity!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Beartracks

(13,557 posts)
31. I took his hack-her-emails "joke" to be....
Fri Jan 6, 2017, 12:19 PM
Jan 2017

... one of those cases where someone giddily has trouble keeping a big secret, and lets slip with a little taunting hint. The secret being, of course, that the Russians already were doing that very thing.

Same with his constant claims that the election was rigged...

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UCmeNdc

(9,650 posts)
41. If you were Putin what would you want Trump to do?
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 05:12 AM
Jan 2017

A. Destroy the CIA!!!!

What is Trump going to do?

A. Destroy the CIA!!!!!

 

LaydeeBug

(10,291 posts)
47. I knew in my BONES when DU was hacked...
Wed Jan 18, 2017, 09:47 PM
Jan 2017

something was up...

and they fucked with down ballot stuff too

 

LaydeeBug

(10,291 posts)
51. Yep..and I think they hacked our actual equipment
Wed Jan 18, 2017, 10:45 PM
Jan 2017

Really. Truly. This was a coordinated effort.

6 'magic bullet theory' paths pulled off? And the *perfect* storm...6 times?

Down ballot too.

Remember this was a blue tsunami.



dem4decades

(11,886 posts)
56. Was there ever an investigation
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 08:13 AM
Jan 2017

as to who hacked DU? "Trump supporters" now has many definitions, some down right chilling.

 

Charles Bukowski

(1,132 posts)
63. Obviously I meant impeached once he's sworn in.
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 12:14 PM
Jan 2017

Frankly, if he colluded with Russia to hack the DNC, he should be arrested right now.

red dog 1

(29,181 posts)
70. Kick!
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 11:27 PM
Jan 2017

Why didn't President Obama allow DNI to brief the 56 electors who wanted to be briefed about the Russian interference in the election?

(From December 16, 2016)
NO INTEL BRIEFING FOR ELECTORS, DNI SAYS
http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/16/politics/no-intel-briefing-for-electors-dni-says/


President Obama said "NO" to Intel briefing for the 56 electors who wanted the briefing.

Although it would have been a "long shot"..it is possible that at least 37 electors pledged to Trump might have cast their votes for HRC, if they had been given the briefing.

(In that case, we would be celebrating the presidency of Hillary Clinton tomorrow, instead of that child-raper)

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