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Coventina

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25. I was asking because Obama put sanctions on Russia because Putin

Mon Aug 7, 2017, 08:16 PM

Aug 2017

interfered with the election.

Was that not the correct action to take?

And yes, saying that Putin interfered because "we left the door open" is apologizing for his behavior.

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I'm seriously considering letting my subscription to "The Nation" lapse. [View all] Coventina Aug 2017 OP

The Nation editorial staff has quite a bit of overlap with pro-Putin think tanks like geek tragedy Aug 2017 #1

What articles have you been reading there to come up with your post heading? Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #2

In the issue I received in the mail today: Coventina Aug 2017 #3

+1 Me. Aug 2017 #4

I got a completely opposite perspective on the Realism on Russia opinion piece... Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #5

+1 leftstreet Aug 2017 #7

What were proposed solutions? Adrahil Aug 2017 #11

Duplicitous at best, we must work with Russia on solutions on how to punish Russia?! WTF ?! uponit7771 Aug 2017 #30

LOL..."diplomatic solutions" Maven Aug 2017 #76

Her husband is a Russophile/Putinite BannonsLiver Aug 2017 #8

His infllunce is the reason I don't read the Nation anymore and also (I think) why Katrina V isn't hlthe2b Aug 2017 #10

You might be on to something. BannonsLiver Aug 2017 #12

+1 dalton99a Aug 2017 #20

Same. Bonx Aug 2017 #6

I've always liked Katrina V., but her husband is a Russiophile and Putin apologist It pains me. hlthe2b Aug 2017 #9

Their Putin humping is completely unbelievable alcibiades_mystery Aug 2017 #13

Here is a quote from the article... Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #16

But then she turns around and says we shouldn't impose sanctions or Coventina Aug 2017 #18

Yes, level headed smart deeper thinkers know that lashing out is not the best way... Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #21

So you disagree with the action Obama took? He was "lashing out"? Coventina Aug 2017 #23

"I find it disturbing that you are apologizing for Putin" - WHAT A BUNCH OF BULL... Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #24

I was asking because Obama put sanctions on Russia because Putin Coventina Aug 2017 #25

Do you know what nuance is? Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #28

OK, so you agree that the sanctions were good. Coventina Aug 2017 #31

Again nuance... Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #34

Obama also imposed sanctions. Coventina Aug 2017 #38

What sanctions did Obama 'also' imposed? Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #42

CNN link here: Coventina Aug 2017 #45

Yes, that's what I have been talking about... Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #46

What? I'm asking you if you agree with the sanctions or not. Coventina Aug 2017 #47

Even if we left it unsafe doesn't mean "we left the door open" for him ... what the?! Come on uponit7771 Aug 2017 #33

"we left the door open" for him" - really? Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #39

so that means its OK for them to take their illegal actions in regards to our elections?!?! Trying uponit7771 Aug 2017 #41

You are welcome... Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #43

How are the sanctions "lashing out" ... thx in advance uponit7771 Aug 2017 #32

I suggest reading newspapers... your answers are there... Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #36

The Russian ones is where I saw the sanctions were lashing out, could you point to an American ... uponit7771 Aug 2017 #37

I'd avoid any substantive answers also LanternWaste Aug 2017 #56

Sometimes, no answer is good enough when the person has an agenda... Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #58

+1 bluepen Aug 2017 #68

If you do a search for Russia sanctions lapucelle Aug 2017 #53

A bit of victim blaming there no? TeamPooka Aug 2017 #66

No... Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #67

Putin denies the allegations with a shit-eating grin on his face. Adrahil Aug 2017 #92

Except she also says we should suck up to Russia and pretend it never happened geek tragedy Aug 2017 #19

Nope, she did not say that... Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #22

She recommends we unilaterally pursue better geek tragedy Aug 2017 #52

You won't get a straight answer. Coventina Aug 2017 #55

I lasted 6 months bluedye33139 Aug 2017 #14

Did you read Katha Pollitt's article on abortion rights in the last issue? guillaumeb Aug 2017 #15

Kathy Politt is the one bright spot left. Coventina Aug 2017 #17

I agree TEB Aug 2017 #26

I already made that choice...Kind of feel like I was scammed... FarPoint Aug 2017 #27

It's really a shame. Coventina Aug 2017 #29

The Nation has such an illustrious history. LenaBaby61 Aug 2017 #50

Exactly... FarPoint Aug 2017 #54

I did, long ago. Duppers Aug 2017 #35

I started subscribing in 2011 Coventina Aug 2017 #40

You definitely are. Duppers Aug 2017 #48

Good Lord! Thank you for that! Appalling! Coventina Aug 2017 #49

They jumped the shark BainsBane Aug 2017 #44

You are not the only one I have heard that from. Me?i think I have read one copy in my life lunasun Aug 2017 #51

Putin is desperate to get the sanctions lifted. It's worth billions to him. yardwork Aug 2017 #57

Bill Browder said Putin gets half of whatever Gabi Hayes Aug 2017 #64

I took the liberty of passing this whole thread on to Katrina. DFW Aug 2017 #59

That should be an interesting response! Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #60

I promise I will read it with an open mind. Coventina Aug 2017 #61

I'm sure that is all she ever expects. DFW Aug 2017 #63

Here is the response from Kartina vanden Heuvel, editor of The Nation DFW Aug 2017 #62

First, please convey my heartfelt thanks to Ms. vanden Heuvel for taking the time Coventina Aug 2017 #65

I can confirm that her schedule is, as you so aptly put it, "incredibly packed." DFW Aug 2017 #70

So cool!!! Coventina Aug 2017 #71

I pale in the company of some impressive friends DFW Aug 2017 #72

Haha! And humble as well! Coventina Aug 2017 #74

Bringing a smile DFW Aug 2017 #77

How does she explian publishing the work of Seth Rich troofers? Adenoid_Hynkel Aug 2017 #78

I have no clue who Seth Rich is DFW Aug 2017 #79

FOX-style questions? Adenoid_Hynkel Aug 2017 #80

Not good enough BainsBane Aug 2017 #83

why would we treat her as adjunct to her Putin-fluffing hubby's views? geek tragedy Aug 2017 #85

Thank you for your efforts, DFW... countryjake Aug 2017 #87

Thank You for posting this..... Thank Katrina as well :) Kathy M Aug 2017 #88

The right wing wrap themselves in the flag and and salute when they want to bamboozle people MiddleClass Aug 2017 #90

Thanks underpants Aug 2017 #91

I canceled mine when they put an ad for O'Reilly on the back cover Generic Other Aug 2017 #69

Well, I'm quite thrilled about the return of McCarthyism! Kurovski Aug 2017 #73

Two-tone wing tips never went away!! Coventina Aug 2017 #75

Is that what Robert Mueller's investigation is about Duppers Aug 2017 #81

Jeez, I thought the "It's so McCarthyist" talking point was retired in early June alcibiades_mystery Aug 2017 #84

Remember, Russia plays the long game. Katrina and hubby long-time Russian bots? haveahart Aug 2017 #82

she is 100% in the tank for Putin, was so explicitly when Obama was President geek tragedy Aug 2017 #86

I stopped reading that rag years ago. n/t Downtown Hound Aug 2017 #89