Great analysis from Podhoretz*

[DemocratSinceBirth]

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*where I depart from his analysis is I believe Chump being in debt to the Russians and Jared wanting favorable loans from them played a part

[Mz Pip]

1. Interesting analysis

Makes a lot of sense. I agree with you that there is more at play. I would not be the least surprised to learn Trump, Inc. is up to its eyeballs in Russian money. I also wouldn't be surprised if the Russian mafia was involved as well. It's filled the vacuum left by Gotti and his crew.

[elleng]

2. a major part, imo.

[MedusaX]

3. The analysis is actually just the SPIN used to sell the RW base on the collusive acts

Repug1:
If the voters find out we are working with Russia they may turn on us...

Repug 2:
We need a way to get voters to support what we are doing .....
make them believe it is in THEIR best interest for us to get help from Russia...

Repug 3:
How 'bout we spread fake news that the whole US Gov Establishment AND the Intelligence Community have ganged up AGAINST tRump ...

Repug 1:
Yeah... that's pretty good...
Then we can show how Russia & Wikileaks are really GOOD friends to Americans...

Repug 2:
Yeah, these idiots will eat that up...
and then they will NEVER question any deals we make with Russia..,

Repug 3:
Yep... it is a WIN WIN for KGOP & RUSSIA!!

[DemocratSinceBirth]

4. That will work for 30% of Americans. No doubt.

Because 30% of Americans like Russia better than Mexicans, Muslims, African Americans, glbtq people, liberals, and emancipated women.

[TrishaJ]

5. In other words, 30% of Americans want a fascist, totalitarian

government. They can all go live in Russia.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

6. "In other words, 30% of Americans want a fascist, totalitarian government."

Were you in doubt?

[TrishaJ]

7. NEVER!!

[triron]

8. I agree with this totally.