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In the "not surprised, still shocked" file, it does make the mind reel that someone can go "Well, our agencies have all this evidence, but Putin

Posted by Reagen Jul 16 '18, 12:02

said he didn't do it, so I don't know what to think now!"

I suspect that Trump is otherwisely motivated, so I'm thinking more of the people that are backing him. Is there just a little tickle of doubt in the back of their skull? *scratches at spider*

I keep coming back to the poker metaphor, and this is
Trump: "Whaddya got, Aces?"
Putin: "Nyet. Do not have Aces."
Trump: "OK, all in with 10 3!"
Putin: "Aces."

Responses:

One person okay, but millions voting/supporting that person is what has me demoralized to the point of giving up. -- nm - Max Jul 16, 12:04 5
- It is as simple as "you're pissed off so we like it" for a lot of them. -- nm - Reagen Jul 16, 12:05 4
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  - I can see that on climate change, the Supreme Court, disrespect for women, a lot of things. But national security? Surely there is a breaking point -- nm - crash davis Jul 16, 12:07 1
    - and yet - there does not appear to be... -- nm - Epiphany Jul 16, 12:21
  - Which matters more than the consequences. It's insane. -- nm - Max Jul 16, 12:06

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In the "not surprised, still shocked" file, it does make the mind reel that someone can go "Well, our agencies have all this evidence, but Putin

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