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Rhiannon12866

(222,238 posts)
Sun Sep 8, 2024, 08:50 PM Sep 8

'Reagan must be rolling in his grave': Rep. Goldman blasts GOP on enabling Russian election meddling - Jen Psaki - MSNBC



Rep. Dan Goldman breaks down the DOJ's new indictments against Russian agents for widespread meddling attempts ahead of the 2024 US election. - Aired on 09/08/2024.
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'Reagan must be rolling in his grave': Rep. Goldman blasts GOP on enabling Russian election meddling - Jen Psaki - MSNBC (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Sep 8 OP
Yes, Reagan would only endorse Iranian election meddling. (nt) Pinback Sep 8 #1
He was also extremely tough on Russia (then USSR), made things tough for Gorbachev who had instituted more progressive Rhiannon12866 Sep 8 #3
They actually have free elections in Iran? paleotn Sep 8 #6
In case it's not clear, Pinback Sep 9 #9
FUCK Reagan Skittles Sep 8 #2
Does Hell have graves? BlueKota Sep 8 #4
Reagan spawned Trump. 50 Shades Of Blue Sep 8 #5
They're all for it because they want what Putin has. paleotn Sep 8 #7
Well said. I have no idea why this plan still isn't evident to all Americans Rhiannon12866 Sep 8 #8
Russia, once again. And these Clown Dupes fall for it. MagaSmash Sep 9 #10
if they say "russia" three times it goes away, by itself, in 2 weeks. rampartd Sep 9 #11

Rhiannon12866

(222,238 posts)
3. He was also extremely tough on Russia (then USSR), made things tough for Gorbachev who had instituted more progressive
Sun Sep 8, 2024, 09:31 PM
Sep 8

Policies - glasnost and perestroika (openness and economic reforms). Reagan's tough stance towards the USSR caused the Russian hardliners to force Gorbachev to scale them back. And then there was his famous "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" speech.



paleotn

(19,189 posts)
6. They actually have free elections in Iran?
Sun Sep 8, 2024, 11:36 PM
Sep 8

Rhetorical question. In Iran, vote, don't vote, they don't care. It doesn't matter, really. The regime remains the same, thus nothing much to meddle with.

Pinback

(12,887 posts)
9. In case it's not clear,
Mon Sep 9, 2024, 07:34 AM
Sep 9

I’m referring to the Iran-Contra secret arms deal that Reagan’s criminals perpetrated to keep Jimmy Carter from getting re-elected.

paleotn

(19,189 posts)
7. They're all for it because they want what Putin has.
Sun Sep 8, 2024, 11:39 PM
Sep 8

Full control by fascists and theocrats. Democracy is dead. The Republic buried. They can grift and steal till their heart's content. That's the real play here.

Rhiannon12866

(222,238 posts)
8. Well said. I have no idea why this plan still isn't evident to all Americans
Sun Sep 8, 2024, 11:51 PM
Sep 8

Or why anyone would consider voting for a convicted felon who went bankrupt 6 times and is running to lead the government he attempted to overthrow...

rampartd

(340 posts)
11. if they say "russia" three times it goes away, by itself, in 2 weeks.
Mon Sep 9, 2024, 11:25 AM
Sep 9

so why the hell won't trump "just go away?"{

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