Trump's Strange Coziness With the Kremlin

[Chosen Daughter]

Trump's Strange Coziness With the Kremlin

Steve Chapman

Posted: Feb 19, 2017 12:01 AM


Excerpt-

Given his record, the fact that Trump denies something automatically raises strong suspicions that it's true. Maybe it's not. But here's the crucial question: If Trump were in fact being directed by Putin, would he be doing anything different from what he has done?

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https://townhall.com/columnists/stevechapman/2017/02/19/trumps-strange-coziness-with-the-kremlin-n2287353

Excellent analysis from the beginning of the Trump candidacy until now From Townhall.  Wonder if they are the next to be on Trumps Fake News list? 

[truth_seeker]

Nothing strange in desiring constructive dialog. Reagan worked hard towards that goal.

[American Faith Today]

What is key is what Donald doesn't say.

It may in fact be true that he has no investments in Russia.  But indeed, Donald Jr. once said they had a lot of Russian investor money coming into their interests and holdings.

Odd that an adversarial press doesn't push on that particular point but just lets him blather on.

[Cripplecreek]

Putins Poolboy.

Milo calls Trump Daddy, I wonder if Trump does the same with Putin?

[Suppressed]

It was clear the way he wouldn't issue a flat denial during the press conference. He just deflected to partially relevant points.

Better than just flat-out lying, I guess.

[Chosen Daughter]

What is key is what Donald doesn't say.

It may in fact be true that he has no investments in Russia.  But indeed, Donald Jr. once said they had a lot of Russian investor money coming into their interests and holdings.

Odd that an adversarial press doesn't push on that particular point but just lets him blather on.

The American people deserve to know to what extent Russia's ties are to Trump.

[Chosen Daughter]

Putins Poolboy.

Milo calls Trump Daddy, I wonder if Trump does the same with Putin?

There surely is a schmoozing factor.

[guitar4jesus]

The American people deserve to know to what extent Russia's ties are to Trump.

Aye.

[Sanguine]

The American people deserve to know to what extent Russia's ties are to Trump.

Agreed.

[Cripplecreek]

The American people deserve to know to what extent Russia's ties are to Trump.

There is a lot of pressure being applied to congress over this and despite the fantasies to the contrary its not all coming from the left. My congressman personally knows me and knows I'm not just another liberal out to get Trump.

[corbe]

   More than just 'a few' of us expect some sort of explanation.



Report: Senate Intel Committee asks agencies to keep records related to Russian probe

 By Rebecca Savransky - 02/19/17 03:15 PM EST 

The Senate Intelligence Committee is requesting that agencies preserve all materials that could tie into the committee's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

The Associated Press reported Sunday, citing a congressional aide, that the committee had sent formal requests to more than a dozen organizations, agencies and individuals requesting the materials related to the probe into the Russian meddling be preserved.

The intelligence panel's chairman, Richard Burr (R-N.C.), and vice chairman Mark Warner (D-Va.) sent letters out Friday, according to the AP.

FBI Director James Comey on Friday met with lawmakers from the Senate Intelligence Committee behind closed doors, amid an uproar over alleged contacts between members of President Trump's campaign and Russian officials.

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http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/320311-senate-intel-committee-asks-agencies-to-keep-records-related-to

[dfwgator]

Nothing strange in desiring constructive dialog. Reagan worked hard towards that goal.

The Hawks were mad at Reagan when he agreed to meet Gorby at Rejkjavik.

[Chosen Daughter]

There is a lot of pressure being applied to congress over this and despite the fantasies to the contrary its not all coming from the left. My congressman personally knows me and knows I'm not just another liberal out to get Trump.

Makes you wonder even about the spy ship off the coast.

[Cripplecreek]

Makes you wonder even about the spy ship off the coast.

Once they've exhausted all other options the GOP will do the right thing.

[The_Reader_David]

As I have often said, I regard rapprochement with Russia as one of the few obvious upsides to a Trump presidency.  However, I can't help but think there is a joke here:

EXTERIOR -- RED SQUARE, MOSCOW

Well dressed businessman walking in company with a man in the uniform of a Russian Army colonel cross the square.
They stop.  The businessman turns to camera.

                 BUSINESSMAN (grinning)
     Is true, Trump has no investments in Mother Russia.  But Mother Russia has investments in Trump.

                 RUSSIAN ARMY COLONEL
     (snickers)

Fade to black.

[truth_seeker]

The Hawks were mad at Reagan when he agreed to meet Gorby at Rejkjavik.

Considering the many years of costly, fearful cold war, I give Reagan credit for calming things down.

Younger people cannot imagine the tension over the years.

   

[kevindavis007]

The Hawks were mad at Reagan when he agreed to meet Gorby at Rejkjavik.

Funny I didn't recall Reagan praising Russia.

[Cripplecreek]

Funny I didn't recall Reagan praising Russia.

Reagan was tough with Gorbachev, not in love with him.