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The Mysterious Disappearance of the Biggest Scandal in Washington
>"The biggest election-related scandal since Watergate occurred last year, and it has largely disappeared from the political-media landscape of Washington.
According to the consensus assessment of US intelligence agencies, Russian intelligence, under the orders of Vladimir Putin, mounted an extensive operation to influence the 2016 campaign to benefit Donald Trump. This was a widespread covert campaign that included hacking Democratic targets and publishing swiped emails via WikiLeaks. And it achieved its objectives. But the nation's capital remains under-outraged by this subversion. The congressional intelligence committees announced last month that they will investigate the Russian hacking and also examine whether there were any improper contacts between the Trump camp and Russia during the campaign. (A series of memos attributed to a former British counterintelligence officer included allegations of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.) Yet these behind-closed-doors inquiries have generated minimum media notice, and, overall, there has not been much outcry."<
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2017/02/russia-trump-putin-scandal-media
zonkers
(5,865 posts)Amaryllis
(9,524 posts)Last edited Thu Feb 9, 2017, 05:25 PM - Edit history (1)
I have posted this twice now; last time was Monday, but I haven't seen any other posts on it and it's very important info, so I'm wondering if I should post it again?
People keep asking what is going on about Russia and why aren't we hearing anything. Both times I posted it got a lot of recs, but doesnt stay up long because there has been so much happening.
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Edit: Just re-posted.
Senator Wyden is Hell-bent on Getting Out the Truth About Trump and Russia
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1016177278
elleng
(130,732 posts)(and you!)
Amaryllis
(9,524 posts)russia thing and this is the ONLY definitive info I've seen. It at least explains the status.
elleng
(130,732 posts)Use a good/clear 'headline.'
Thanks
Amaryllis
(9,524 posts)Senator Wyden is Hell-bent on Getting Out the Truth About Trump and Russia (Mother Jones)
Thanks, Elleng!
The Polack MSgt
(13,182 posts)randr
(12,409 posts)Even his so called Ban is a curve ball. It served to tell his minions that he is doing what he promised, no matter how it turns out, and it took the eye off of his Russian problems.
Every time a real problem crops up his will send the press scurrying after a non issue.
roamer65
(36,744 posts)Flynn is toast.