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bluepen

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2. Yes, Putin was pretty sly to do it that way.

Reply to ProudLib72 (Original post)

Tue Aug 1, 2017, 01:49 AM

Aug 2017

He booted our diplomats after Congress took action, but before Trump even had a chance to sign the bill. By doing that, Putin allows Trump to do what he has to do (politically). Putin gets to do what he wants in response to Congress, not Trump, and they both avoid some awkwardness on the international stage.

Not surprising. Some bosses will ocassionally do nice things for their employees...

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Remember this tweet? [View all] ProudLib72 Aug 2017 OP

Anderson was saying tonight GallopingGhost Aug 2017 #1

Yes, Putin was pretty sly to do it that way. bluepen Aug 2017 #2

Wow, that does make perfect sense - and I have to agree. Rhiannon12866 Aug 2017 #3

Thanks! Longtime lurker, finally signed up. bluepen Aug 2017 #5

So glad you finally did, great first post! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2017 #6

Welcome to DU. n/t rzemanfl Aug 2017 #4

Thanks! bluepen Aug 2017 #7

True, but it further isolates tRump from congress as well ProudLib72 Aug 2017 #8