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Edward's avatar

I have said this before and will say it again: the MAGA folks--the Steve Bannon, Trump, etc. cadre--are doing work that the Chinese and Russians have long wanted: Destroy the norms of a democratic society and undermine confidence in every democratic institution.

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Alexandra Barcus's avatar

Absolutely. I have studied Russia as the bulk of my life’s work. They are laughing.

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TomD's avatar

In my opinion, there is a bright through line from Trump asking for emails to this absurd hearing: DNC hack > Pizzagate > QAnon > "the Steal" > "the Biden Crime Family."

The stakes for Putin now are far higher than in 2016.

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max skinner's avatar

The groundwork laid in that time is all he needs. He can sit back and watch it unfold. Except for aid to Ukraine he's got what he wanted.

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TomD's avatar

'Russia, Russia, Russia" doesn't begin to capture it.

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Tim Coffey's avatar

I consider Bannon a domestic enemy of the United States, and should be dealt with as such.

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JF's avatar

And yet Bannon walks free. The wheels of Justice are definitely grinding slowly for that one. He might succumb to his cooties before he meets Lady Justice.

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Alexandra Barcus's avatar

I think his time is coming.

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Dave Yell's avatar

He's going to have his "time in the barrel" soon.

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Tim Coffey's avatar

I hope so.

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steve robertshaw's avatar

It's so obvious. I couldn't agree more. Can add Tucker Carlson and Michael Flynn to that list.

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Keith Sherman's avatar

And Rupert Murdoch

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