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Towlie

(5,308 posts)
Mon Jul 31, 2017, 03:09 PM Jul 2017

Imagine if Russia hadn't really tried to interfere with our election.

Last edited Mon Jul 31, 2017, 04:48 PM - Edit history (2)

Edited for clarity:

Yes, Russia interfered in our election. <-- Read it again.

But I was thinking that even if Putin and his Russian hackers hadn't interfered, or even tried to interfere, with our election, under the current circumstances Putin would still be in a strong position to compel Trump to do his bidding. Here's my reasoning:

1. Whether or not it's true, what matters is that our intelligence agencies are firmly convinced that Putin interfered with the election. Congress accepts that and is acting accordingly with sanctions against Russia.

2. Given that, does Putin have anything to lose if he publicly admits that he interfered, and that he did so in collusion with Trump and his minions? Such an admission might not have any serious consequences for Putin but would be devastating for Trump.

3. If so, this puts Putin in a position to compel Trump to do what he wants, or else. Putin has the power to destroy Trump.

For all we know, this could be what was privately discussed over dinner on July 7 at the G20.

If this makes sense it would presumably disqualify Trump for a security clearance, let alone the presidency, but maybe I'm being naive and it isn't plausible at all. I'd like to hear what others think about this.



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Imagine if Russia hadn't really tried to interfere with our election. (Original Post) Towlie Jul 2017 OP
What if santa rode chickens instead of reindeer Egnever Jul 2017 #1
What if Spartacus Had a Piper Cub? FSogol Jul 2017 #2
it's a fact. spanone Jul 2017 #3
17 intelligence agencies...never mind. panader0 Jul 2017 #4
"Whether or not it is true". It's true. Who hacked into yr account? Trump? emulatorloo Jul 2017 #5
 

Egnever

(21,506 posts)
1. What if santa rode chickens instead of reindeer
Mon Jul 31, 2017, 03:16 PM
Jul 2017


Is this just a mental exercise?

Russia did meddle in the election it is not conjecture.
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