Why does Trump deny Russian meddling?

[martybegan]

Asked if he believed U.S. intelligence agencies, which concluded that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to help him defeat Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, he said he was not convinced.

“I don’t see any reason why it would be” Russia, Trump said. “President Putin was extremely strong and powerful in his denial today.”


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Can you show me where US agencies concluded that even if the "interference" happened, that they can definitively link it to being the reason Hillary lost?

If that was the exact question, then the question itself, barring the evidence I asked for above, is a loaded bullshit question. (begging the question to be specifically)

"I don’t see any reason why it would be” Russia, Trump said. “President Putin was extremely strong and powerful in his denial today.”

Trump said that. Those are his words. I realize there is an obligation to forgive pretty much everything he says, but holy crap.
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Um, how about you respond to my inquiry about the question as asked? He was asked a loaded question.

It doesn't matter. If Trump can't handle a loaded question, it's just another example of my point.

He's completely in over his head.
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No, it's an example of your bias reading into the response in the worst way possible.

He didn't say "they didn't do it" He said he hasn't seen a reason to think it swayed the election, and he just stated Putin denied it up and down and sideways.

 

[candycorn]

There's really no logical or sinister explanation for that press conference.

Trump is in completely over his head, he doesn't understand context, and he said some truly dumb stuff at a very critical moment.

It's not exactly a surprise. This is precisely the kind of thing many of us were afraid of.
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And that impacts things how exactly?

Intent is more important is most situations, like when Obama intended to tell Russia to keep cool until after the election, so he can do things unpopular with some of the American People.

It sends the world the message that an American President is clueless, inept and outclassed on the world stage, at a very critical time, right in front of a dangerous and opportunistic adversary.

Since we haven't been in this position in my lifetime, I don't really know how to attach a context to it. The world is worried, and so am I.
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Change your diapers.

Back away from the radio.
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I don't listen to radio or television.

So I'm confused, was Ted Cuz really anointed? That's a game changer if true.

Beck is correct. Cruz was anointed....... in batshit.

 

[rightwinger]

Following a day of discussions between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland, Mr. Trump left Monday's summit neglecting to hold Putin accountable for Russia's role in interfering in the 2016 presidential election -- saving most of his criticism for America itself.

"I hold both countries responsible. I think that the United States has been foolish. I think that we've all been foolish. We should have had this dialogue a long time ago, a long time, frankly, before I got to office," Mr. Trump said during a joint press conference with Putin.


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How dare Trump condemn the US for Russian meddling?

 

[jc456]

There's really no logical or sinister explanation for that press conference.

Trump is in completely over his head, he doesn't understand context, and he said some truly dumb stuff at a very critical moment.

It's not exactly a surprise. This is precisely the kind of thing many of us were afraid of.
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And that impacts things how exactly?

Intent is more important is most situations, like when Obama intended to tell Russia to keep cool until after the election, so he can do things unpopular with some of the American People.

It sends the world the message that an American President is clueless, inept and outclassed on the world stage, at a very critical time, right in front of a dangerous and opportunistic adversary.

Since we haven't been in this position in my lifetime, I don't really know how to attach a context to it. The world is worried, and so am I.
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An uncontrollable carom into the truth!

The only truth is you morons are a bunch of cry-baby losers.

Gullible ones at that.

ahh…desperate lashing out….

Why does the right wing care so much about 12 Russians getting indicted?

show us the evidence. Why is that so difficult to do? why can't I see it? will it burn my eyes, will cause me to go into convulsions? why, why, why cannot I see the evidence?

 

[candycorn]

Given the indictments handed down last Friday detailing who, when and where the Russians actively interfered with the 2016 elections, why does Donald Trump still deny the Russians did what they clearly did?

Is it because Special Counsel Mueller handed down the indictment? Is it because, in Trump's mind, Russian meddling delegitimizes his election? Or is it because the Trump campaign acted in concert with the Russians, therefore showing collusion?

Any way you slice it, Trump's denial shows he trusts the word of Vladimir Putin over the American intelligence community and his own Department of Justice. How then can these entities then trust the president? How can we trust the president?

This is beyond partisan politics. This shakes the foundations of our electoral system and our men and women in service to our nation as they perform their duties as intelligence gathering institutions.

This is nothing but partisan politics. It's still the flailing of sore loser leftists who lost a sure bet election.

The grand jury indicted 12 Russians for meddling….

it wasn’t mueller, the democrats, the fictional swamp or this crazy koo-koo land deep state you folks believe in.

The same tool is used to indict MS 13 gang members….

How is it partisan politics?

because if Hillary had won you wouldn't be caring about it, or trying to link it to her in some way.

Don't try to deny it.

Again, how and how much did it impact the election?

That's not the issue Marty. Russia did interfere for Trump and Trump lies about it. The question is why lie.

And Trump isn't doing himself any favors. Assuming there's not direct link to him and the Russians, it's really irrelevant what Russia did in 2016. Goldwater wasn't bringing up JFK's dad stealing the 1960 election when preparing to run against JFK in 1964. 1984 didn't turn at all on Gore's actually having more people in Fla try to vote for him than for W.

Trump's answer should just be "I don't personally know what Putin did in 2016, but he's assured me he won't do anything in 18 or 20, and I'm holding him to that." End of story unless you're Hillary.

That is 100% the issue, nimrods like you simply apply doublethink to ignore the fact of it.

Nothing he said would have satisfied partisan hacks like you, so anything you comment about it is worthless.

Should he have demanded extradition for the 12 russians mentioned in the Grand Jury indictment?

The question, you may notice, doesn’t reference Hillary Clinton. Neither should your response. If possible.

 

[rightwinger]

Asked if he believed U.S. intelligence agencies, which concluded that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to help him defeat Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, he said he was not convinced.

“I don’t see any reason why it would be” Russia, Trump said. “President Putin was extremely strong and powerful in his denial today.”


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Can you show me where US agencies concluded that even if the "interference" happened, that they can definitively link it to being the reason Hillary lost?

If that was the exact question, then the question itself, barring the evidence I asked for above, is a loaded bullshit question. (begging the question to be specifically)

"I don’t see any reason why it would be” Russia, Trump said. “President Putin was extremely strong and powerful in his denial today.”

Trump said that. Those are his words. I realize there is an obligation to forgive pretty much everything he says, but holy crap.
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Um, how about you respond to my inquiry about the question as asked? He was asked a loaded question.

It doesn't matter. If Trump can't handle a loaded question, it's just another example of my point.

He's completely in over his head.
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No, it's an example of your bias reading into the response in the worst way possible.

He didn't say "they didn't do it" He said he hasn't seen a reason to think it swayed the election, and he just stated Putin denied it up and down and sideways.

I missed that quote from Trump
Can you provide it?

 

[Geaux4it]

Given the indictments handed down last Friday detailing who, when and where the Russians actively interfered with the 2016 elections, why does Donald Trump still deny the Russians did what they clearly did?

Is it because Special Counsel Mueller handed down the indictment? Is it because, in Trump's mind, Russian meddling delegitimizes his election? Or is it because the Trump campaign acted in concert with the Russians, therefore showing collusion?

Any way you slice it, Trump's denial shows he trusts the word of Vladimir Putin over the American intelligence community and his own Department of Justice. How then can these entities then trust the president? How can we trust the president?

This is beyond partisan politics. This shakes the foundations of our electoral system and our men and women in service to our nation as they perform their duties as intelligence gathering institutions.

Because he believes as I do, he is being framed... except







Wait for it........................




they have no evidence for which to try and frame him

Epic fAil.

-Geaux

 

[hazlnut]

Given the indictments handed down last Friday detailing who, when and where the Russians actively interfered with the 2016 elections, why does Donald Trump still deny the Russians did what they clearly did?

Is it because Special Counsel Mueller handed down the indictment? Is it because, in Trump's mind, Russian meddling delegitimizes his election? Or is it because the Trump campaign acted in concert with the Russians, therefore showing collusion?

Any way you slice it, Trump's denial shows he trusts the word of Vladimir Putin over the American intelligence community and his own Department of Justice. How then can these entities then trust the president? How can we trust the president?

This is beyond partisan politics. This shakes the foundations of our electoral system and our men and women in service to our nation as they perform their duties as intelligence gathering institutions.

Because he's a thinned skinned narcissist. The Russian meddling and interference raises questions about the outcome of the election and validity of his presidency. And the loudmouth asshole that he is, all the shouting prior to the election, begging Russians to hack Hillary, doesn't seem so funny anymore.



And if the $2-4 million dollars given to the Russian hackers WAS from the Trump organization, that's more than collusion, that's conspiracy -- and that my friends is a crime. The intent was to aide hackers in a cybercrime, a federal felony. The agreement was that hackers would release emails as directed by Trump campaign staffers to have maximum negative coverage and distraction.

The news media needs to do a better job of reporting which items in the dossier have been validated by multiple agencies. No pee tape yet. But a lot of blacked out names were meeting with Russians and making promises. Money changed hands.

I think Mueller is still trying to assess how high up it went. I think Jarred is nailed, but they know indicting him too early will result in a pardon.

Cohen can't be pardoned, but what does he really know beyond the tabloid stuff which the Family Values folks have decided they no longer care about - marriage, family, infidelity, pornography, call girl... all of that is now okay with them.





How many people in Wisconsin, Penn, Ohio, didn't vote or cast a "protest" vote for Green or the Libertarian?

We'll never really know unless we go door to door.

How many people who cast a "protest" vote because of all the negativity around Hillary now wish they could go back and time and save our country from this train wreck of a presidency.

 

[martybegan]

This is nothing but partisan politics. It's still the flailing of sore loser leftists who lost a sure bet election.

The grand jury indicted 12 Russians for meddling….

it wasn’t mueller, the democrats, the fictional swamp or this crazy koo-koo land deep state you folks believe in.

The same tool is used to indict MS 13 gang members….

How is it partisan politics?

because if Hillary had won you wouldn't be caring about it, or trying to link it to her in some way.

Don't try to deny it.

Again, how and how much did it impact the election?

That's not the issue Marty. Russia did interfere for Trump and Trump lies about it. The question is why lie.

And Trump isn't doing himself any favors. Assuming there's not direct link to him and the Russians, it's really irrelevant what Russia did in 2016. Goldwater wasn't bringing up JFK's dad stealing the 1960 election when preparing to run against JFK in 1964. 1984 didn't turn at all on Gore's actually having more people in Fla try to vote for him than for W.

Trump's answer should just be "I don't personally know what Putin did in 2016, but he's assured me he won't do anything in 18 or 20, and I'm holding him to that." End of story unless you're Hillary.

That is 100% the issue, nimrods like you simply apply doublethink to ignore the fact of it.

Nothing he said would have satisfied partisan hacks like you, so anything you comment about it is worthless.

Should he have demanded extradition for the 12 russians mentioned in the Grand Jury indictment?

The question, you may notice, doesn’t reference Hillary Clinton. Neither should your response. If possible.

So we are all of sudden going to start turning over CIA officers as well to the Russians?

You really think we don't hack into their systems as well?

But it's all about your butthurt over HILLARY (go have a fit over that you twat).

 

[jc456]

Given the indictments handed down last Friday detailing who, when and where the Russians actively interfered with the 2016 elections, why does Donald Trump still deny the Russians did what they clearly did?

Is it because Special Counsel Mueller handed down the indictment? Is it because, in Trump's mind, Russian meddling delegitimizes his election? Or is it because the Trump campaign acted in concert with the Russians, therefore showing collusion?

Any way you slice it, Trump's denial shows he trusts the word of Vladimir Putin over the American intelligence community and his own Department of Justice. How then can these entities then trust the president? How can we trust the president?

This is beyond partisan politics. This shakes the foundations of our electoral system and our men and women in service to our nation as they perform their duties as intelligence gathering institutions.

This is nothing but partisan politics. It's still the flailing of sore loser leftists who lost a sure bet election.

The grand jury indicted 12 Russians for meddling….

it wasn’t mueller, the democrats, the fictional swamp or this crazy koo-koo land deep state you folks believe in.

The same tool is used to indict MS 13 gang members….

How is it partisan politics?

because if Hillary had won you wouldn't be caring about it, or trying to link it to her in some way.

Don't try to deny it.

Again, how and how much did it impact the election?

That's not the issue Marty. Russia did interfere for Trump and Trump lies about it. The question is why lie.

And Trump isn't doing himself any favors. Assuming there's not direct link to him and the Russians, it's really irrelevant what Russia did in 2016. Goldwater wasn't bringing up JFK's dad stealing the 1960 election when preparing to run against JFK in 1964. 1984 didn't turn at all on Gore's actually having more people in Fla try to vote for him than for W.

Trump's answer should just be "I don't personally know what Putin did in 2016, but he's assured me he won't do anything in 18 or 20, and I'm holding him to that." End of story unless you're Hillary.

That's not the issue Marty. Russia did interfere for Trump and Trump lies about it. The question is why lie.

Russia did? how do you know that? what evidence have you seen? Why haven't we been able to see the evidence? are they afraid we'll die or something if we see it? I can only conclude they don't have any because there is no rational reason to hold information from the American citizens.

Therefore, i declare it all made up fantasy.

 

[candycorn]

Given the indictments handed down last Friday detailing who, when and where the Russians actively interfered with the 2016 elections, why does Donald Trump still deny the Russians did what they clearly did?

Is it because Special Counsel Mueller handed down the indictment? Is it because, in Trump's mind, Russian meddling delegitimizes his election? Or is it because the Trump campaign acted in concert with the Russians, therefore showing collusion?

Any way you slice it, Trump's denial shows he trusts the word of Vladimir Putin over the American intelligence community and his own Department of Justice. How then can these entities then trust the president? How can we trust the president?

This is beyond partisan politics. This shakes the foundations of our electoral system and our men and women in service to our nation as they perform their duties as intelligence gathering institutions.

This is nothing but partisan politics. It's still the flailing of sore loser leftists who lost a sure bet election.

The grand jury indicted 12 Russians for meddling….

it wasn’t mueller, the democrats, the fictional swamp or this crazy koo-koo land deep state you folks believe in.

The same tool is used to indict MS 13 gang members….

How is it partisan politics?

Nice meme.

Well if you can’t trust the head of the KGB…who can you trust?

You could also believe the grand jury; the tool prosecutors have used for decades (if not centuries) to bring the guilty to justice

If I were Trump I certainly would not trust the agencies that have been investigating me for two years over nothing and lying to me and the nation daily......

So…

He can’t trust his own DOJ?
He can’t trust the US Senate?
He can’t trust the US HOR?

All controlled by Republicans—

Do these 12 Russians know something about Trump or his campaign? Why would they? Why would the President be worried about it?

 

[jc456]

Asked if he believed U.S. intelligence agencies, which concluded that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to help him defeat Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, he said he was not convinced.

“I don’t see any reason why it would be” Russia, Trump said. “President Putin was extremely strong and powerful in his denial today.”


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Can you show me where US agencies concluded that even if the "interference" happened, that they can definitively link it to being the reason Hillary lost?

If that was the exact question, then the question itself, barring the evidence I asked for above, is a loaded bullshit question. (begging the question to be specifically)

Still does not explain Trump letting Russia off the hook

You voted for the guy......how do you defend what he said today

What did he say that upset you? Defend your fauxtrage.

What did he say?

He absolved Russia from interfering in the election even after 12 Russians were indicted a few days ago

He said the US is to blame for poor relations with Russia

He said he believes Putin over our own intelligence agencies

Sounds like an apology tour

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[Clementine]

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Asked if he believed U.S. intelligence agencies, which concluded that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to help him defeat Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, he said he was not convinced.

“I don’t see any reason why it would be” Russia, Trump said. “President Putin was extremely strong and powerful in his denial today.”


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Can you show me where US agencies concluded that even if the "interference" happened, that they can definitively link it to being the reason Hillary lost?

If that was the exact question, then the question itself, barring the evidence I asked for above, is a loaded bullshit question. (begging the question to be specifically)

"I don’t see any reason why it would be” Russia, Trump said. “President Putin was extremely strong and powerful in his denial today.”

Trump said that. Those are his words. I realize there is an obligation to forgive pretty much everything he says, but holy crap.
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Um, how about you respond to my inquiry about the question as asked? He was asked a loaded question.

It doesn't matter. If Trump can't handle a loaded question, it's just another example of my point.

He's completely in over his head.
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No, it's an example of your bias reading into the response in the worst way possible.

He didn't say "they didn't do it" He said he hasn't seen a reason to think it swayed the election, and he just stated Putin denied it up and down and sideways.

Putin explained how it was done. It was not Russia. It was not at the direction of the Russian state. It was individuals. Just like our hackers are individuals. Which means the indictments are worthless and foolish.

 

[jc456]

Given the indictments handed down last Friday detailing who, when and where the Russians actively interfered with the 2016 elections, why does Donald Trump still deny the Russians did what they clearly did?

Is it because Special Counsel Mueller handed down the indictment? Is it because, in Trump's mind, Russian meddling delegitimizes his election? Or is it because the Trump campaign acted in concert with the Russians, therefore showing collusion?

Any way you slice it, Trump's denial shows he trusts the word of Vladimir Putin over the American intelligence community and his own Department of Justice. How then can these entities then trust the president? How can we trust the president?

This is beyond partisan politics. This shakes the foundations of our electoral system and our men and women in service to our nation as they perform their duties as intelligence gathering institutions.

Trump continues to deny the fact that Russia interfered with the 2016 General Election because he believes to do so will undermine the legitimacy of his election.

Trump is a coward, like most arrogant narcissists.

The filthy Democrats have to conjure up this silly Russia Russia Russia bullshit in order to make excuses for Crooked Hillary being a terrible corrupt candidate that got scholnged by The Donald.

They should stop being cowards and just admit that Crooked Hillary was an asshole.

The indictments spell out, beyond reasonable doubt, that Russia meddled in the campaign.

Denying this is a fool's game. The indictments are not political, yet Trump and his supporters can't see that.

without any evidence. show the american people the evidence. I'm done with hyperbole.

 

[jc456]

Given the indictments handed down last Friday detailing who, when and where the Russians actively interfered with the 2016 elections, why does Donald Trump still deny the Russians did what they clearly did?

Is it because Special Counsel Mueller handed down the indictment? Is it because, in Trump's mind, Russian meddling delegitimizes his election? Or is it because the Trump campaign acted in concert with the Russians, therefore showing collusion?

Any way you slice it, Trump's denial shows he trusts the word of Vladimir Putin over the American intelligence community and his own Department of Justice. How then can these entities then trust the president? How can we trust the president?

This is beyond partisan politics. This shakes the foundations of our electoral system and our men and women in service to our nation as they perform their duties as intelligence gathering institutions.

Trump continues to deny the fact that Russia interfered with the 2016 General Election because he believes to do so will undermine the legitimacy of his election.

Trump is a coward, like most arrogant narcissists.

The filthy Democrats have to conjure up this silly Russia Russia Russia bullshit in order to make excuses for Crooked Hillary being a terrible corrupt candidate that got scholnged by The Donald.

They should stop being cowards and just admit that Crooked Hillary was an asshole.

The indictments spell out, beyond reasonable doubt, that Russia meddled in the campaign.

Denying this is a fool's game. The indictments are not political, yet Trump and his supporters can't see that.

no they didn't because there was no evidence to support them. and again, why aren't we the american people allowed to see it? will we die? It tells me they don't have any and have again used russia as an indictment scapegoat.

 

[OldLady]

Given the indictments handed down last Friday detailing who, when and where the Russians actively interfered with the 2016 elections, why does Donald Trump still deny the Russians did what they clearly did?

Is it because Special Counsel Mueller handed down the indictment? Is it because, in Trump's mind, Russian meddling delegitimizes his election? Or is it because the Trump campaign acted in concert with the Russians, therefore showing collusion?

Any way you slice it, Trump's denial shows he trusts the word of Vladimir Putin over the American intelligence community and his own Department of Justice. How then can these entities then trust the president? How can we trust the president?

This is beyond partisan politics. This shakes the foundations of our electoral system and our men and women in service to our nation as they perform their duties as intelligence gathering institutions.

What I thought was really a good joke was when Vlad suggested they form a joint cyber crime unit. The man has cajones.

 

[OldLady]

Given the indictments handed down last Friday detailing who, when and where the Russians actively interfered with the 2016 elections, why does Donald Trump still deny the Russians did what they clearly did?

Is it because Special Counsel Mueller handed down the indictment? Is it because, in Trump's mind, Russian meddling delegitimizes his election? Or is it because the Trump campaign acted in concert with the Russians, therefore showing collusion?

Any way you slice it, Trump's denial shows he trusts the word of Vladimir Putin over the American intelligence community and his own Department of Justice. How then can these entities then trust the president? How can we trust the president?

This is beyond partisan politics. This shakes the foundations of our electoral system and our men and women in service to our nation as they perform their duties as intelligence gathering institutions.

Trump continues to deny the fact that Russia interfered with the 2016 General Election because he believes to do so will undermine the legitimacy of his election.

Trump is a coward, like most arrogant narcissists.

Always with the term "interfered"

What exactly did they do, and was it broad enough in scope and application to actually impact the election?

Again, it's just Dems being sore losers for losing when they thought they were shoo-ins.

What exactly did they do
Read the indictment. It's been out for days.

 

[candycorn]

Given the indictments handed down last Friday detailing who, when and where the Russians actively interfered with the 2016 elections, why does Donald Trump still deny the Russians did what they clearly did?

Is it because Special Counsel Mueller handed down the indictment? Is it because, in Trump's mind, Russian meddling delegitimizes his election? Or is it because the Trump campaign acted in concert with the Russians, therefore showing collusion?

Any way you slice it, Trump's denial shows he trusts the word of Vladimir Putin over the American intelligence community and his own Department of Justice. How then can these entities then trust the president? How can we trust the president?

This is beyond partisan politics. This shakes the foundations of our electoral system and our men and women in service to our nation as they perform their duties as intelligence gathering institutions.

This is nothing but partisan politics. It's still the flailing of sore loser leftists who lost a sure bet election.

The grand jury indicted 12 Russians for meddling….

it wasn’t mueller, the democrats, the fictional swamp or this crazy koo-koo land deep state you folks believe in.

The same tool is used to indict MS 13 gang members….

How is it partisan politics?

Nice meme.

And that impacts things how exactly?

Intent is more important is most situations, like when Obama intended to tell Russia to keep cool until after the election, so he can do things unpopular with some of the American People.

It sends the world the message that an American President is clueless, inept and outclassed on the world stage, at a very critical time, right in front of a dangerous and opportunistic adversary.

Since we haven't been in this position in my lifetime, I don't really know how to attach a context to it. The world is worried, and so am I.
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An uncontrollable carom into the truth!

The only truth is you morons are a bunch of cry-baby losers.

Gullible ones at that.

ahh…desperate lashing out….

Why does the right wing care so much about 12 Russians getting indicted?

show us the evidence. Why is that so difficult to do? why can't I see it? will it burn my eyes, will cause me to go into convulsions? why, why, why cannot I see the evidence?

Tissue?

Grand jury proceedings are secret.

Again…why are you so worried about the 12 russians?
Do they know something about the Trump campaign?
Were they involved?

 

[jc456]

Can you show me where US agencies concluded that even if the "interference" happened, that they can definitively link it to being the reason Hillary lost?

If that was the exact question, then the question itself, barring the evidence I asked for above, is a loaded bullshit question. (begging the question to be specifically)

"I don’t see any reason why it would be” Russia, Trump said. “President Putin was extremely strong and powerful in his denial today.”

Trump said that. Those are his words. I realize there is an obligation to forgive pretty much everything he says, but holy crap.
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Um, how about you respond to my inquiry about the question as asked? He was asked a loaded question.

It doesn't matter. If Trump can't handle a loaded question, it's just another example of my point.

He's completely in over his head.
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No, it's an example of your bias reading into the response in the worst way possible.

He didn't say "they didn't do it" He said he hasn't seen a reason to think it swayed the election, and he just stated Putin denied it up and down and sideways.

Putin explained how it was done. It was not Russia. It was not at the direction of the Russian state. It was individuals. Just like our hackers are individuals. Which means the indictments are worthless and foolish.

scapegoat antics to show they did something when in reality they have fking nothing. I challenge them that if these russia hacks did something, show the american people the evidence otherwise it is a scam.