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Hoyt

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1. Didn't gain a lot of traction, probably because we aided Afghans

Reply to Catch2.2 (Original post)

Tue Jul 14, 2020, 01:31 PM

Jul 2020

against Russians much the same.

trump should have responded to Russia, but it’s kind of tough to make an international crisis out of it.

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Whatever happened to the Russian Bounties on our soldiers?? [View all] Catch2.2 Jul 2020 OP

Didn't gain a lot of traction, probably because we aided Afghans Hoyt Jul 2020 #1

And if a Soviet leader had played dumb, downplayed it, denied it or simply Guy Whitey Corngood Jul 2020 #3

Doubt that's why not. That was an illegal invasion and attempted takeover of the Country. mr_lebowski Jul 2020 #6

I don't see much difference. If you think the USA hasn't been encouraging military action against Hoyt Jul 2020 #20

There's a difference. Just because you side with the Russians says a lot rockfordfile Jul 2020 #25

Don't side with the Russians, but it's not like we are morally superior. Should have been out of Hoyt Jul 2020 #26

Terrible comparison... lame54 Jul 2020 #21

Agree with last sentence. Don't agree with sanctioning Russia because we've done as bad, maybe worse Hoyt Jul 2020 #23

The American public would never regard that as tit for tat Takket Jul 2020 #29

Yeah, a bunch of Americans gotta bomb someone to be happy. Hoyt Jul 2020 #30

Yeah, a bunch of Americans gotta bomb someone to be happy. Hoyt Jul 2020 #31

I know I'll get ragged on for this but ... par for the course with our intrepid heroes in DC mr_lebowski Jul 2020 #2

With any luck you will get dragged for that BannonsLiver Jul 2020 #5

I pay pretty close attention, so it's far from uninformed. mr_lebowski Jul 2020 #7

Tammy Duckworth could use some backup. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2020 #10

I would have to agree with you, as much as I don't want to cast blame on smirkymonkey Jul 2020 #11

Agree 100% Catch2.2 Jul 2020 #15

Mitch McConnell was the one that needed to be convinced. The public doesn't JI7 Jul 2020 #22

Didn't you hear? Dream Girl Jul 2020 #4

Putin said he didn't do it and tRump said he doesn't trust US intelligence. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2020 #8

This onethatcares Jul 2020 #16

There was a hearing EleanorR Jul 2020 #9

The media isn't interested in this Bettie Jul 2020 #12

Down the memory hole... orwell Jul 2020 #13

There were no receipts. PTWB Jul 2020 #14

I mentioned it several times last night to idiots on FB. I hope others are too Dem2 Jul 2020 #17

What missed opportunity by "the Dems?" it's being investigated..,. ehrnst Jul 2020 #18

I can't see the article Catch2.2 Jul 2020 #19

Again.... What missed opportunity? ehrnst Jul 2020 #28

trump is ignoring it just like the pandemic spanone Jul 2020 #24

Oh good lord. NurseJackie Jul 2020 #27

It's not a smear Catch2.2 Jul 2020 #33

Yes it is. NurseJackie Jul 2020 #36

All hail... Catch2.2 Jul 2020 #38

Yes. NurseJackie Jul 2020 #39

Please explain Catch2.2 Jul 2020 #40

You know perfectly well what I'm talking about. NurseJackie Jul 2020 #41

I do not Catch2.2 Jul 2020 #42

You know exactly what you're doing. I'm not going to play this game with you any longer. NurseJackie Jul 2020 #43

Ohhkay Catch2.2 Jul 2020 #44

Yes, it is a shame Catch2.2 Jul 2020 #34

It was covered by "the media" ... all sorts of media. NurseJackie Jul 2020 #37

Trump is playing along with Pay For Slay. Media needs to ask EVERY DAY what he plans to do lagomorph777 Jul 2020 #32

That was sooooo two weeks ago. HotTeaBag Jul 2020 #35