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What do we do about the fact the Russians only hacked us (Democrats) and left the GOP alone? (Original Post) DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2016 OP
We elect Hillary Clinton in a landslide. MineralMan Aug 2016 #1
I am apoplectic. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2016 #3
Don't stress too much about it. MineralMan Aug 2016 #7
^^^This!!! DemonGoddess Aug 2016 #13
Still wondering why corporate media is not saying the same. Iliyah Aug 2016 #2
It's starting now MelSC Aug 2016 #17
What goes around, comes around comrades. All in due time. MichiganVote Aug 2016 #4
There isn't much we can do except keep telling the public that Trump is controlled and supported by glennward Aug 2016 #5
They don't need to hack the GOP Maeve Aug 2016 #6
Wait for proof it was Russians. Also, how do you know the hacker hasn't? George Eliot Aug 2016 #8
How much are the Russians paying trolls these days? Sanity Claws Aug 2016 #9
So fantasy rather than intelligent reply? George Eliot Aug 2016 #19
The three elements of a crime are means, motive, and opportunity. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2016 #10
And evidence. Too much Law and Order. George Eliot Aug 2016 #18
I believe plans are already being made. What happens next will shock and surprise you. NurseJackie Aug 2016 #11
The media seems to know, or hope, that more will be released mcar Aug 2016 #12
Did they? Did they only hack one side? JHB Aug 2016 #14
It defies logic to think the Republicans are super on top of their security, ahead of everyone else. OnDoutside Aug 2016 #16
This is Watergate on an international-espionage level. Whatever Pooty has on Trump... Hekate Aug 2016 #20
I think it's likely they didn't even target the Republicans. joshcryer Aug 2016 #21
I think the Dems should continue to hammer away at the Trump Putin link, so the public will be OnDoutside Aug 2016 #15
They probably hacked everyone and selectively used wiki leaks to release useful files. Sunlei Aug 2016 #22

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)
1. We elect Hillary Clinton in a landslide.
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 03:51 PM
Aug 2016

That will send a clear message to Gospodin Putin. He may want to hope that our own intelligence services are more circumspect with what they know about him, actually. No doubt embarrassing information about Putin exists somewhere.

A landslide victory will be just the thing.

MelSC

(256 posts)
17. It's starting now
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 07:05 PM
Aug 2016

CNN is talking about how Russia was definitely involved in the hacks, Nancy Pelosi made a public statement.

Maeve

(42,282 posts)
6. They don't need to hack the GOP
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 03:56 PM
Aug 2016

They have administrative access.

Seriously.....just pointing it out says enough. You can't really keep out dedicated hackers, but I do hope we've got some better minds trying.

mcar

(42,334 posts)
12. The media seems to know, or hope, that more will be released
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 06:04 PM
Aug 2016

And will gleefully report on every one (scandal!) to keep the Trump dream alive.

I have full confidence that HRC and her team are prepared for the worst.

OnDoutside

(19,962 posts)
16. It defies logic to think the Republicans are super on top of their security, ahead of everyone else.
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 06:49 PM
Aug 2016

Hekate

(90,714 posts)
20. This is Watergate on an international-espionage level. Whatever Pooty has on Trump...
Fri Aug 12, 2016, 01:49 AM
Aug 2016

...can afford to wait until an opportune moment. Right now it's important to keep the easily-flattered tool in play.

Right?

joshcryer

(62,276 posts)
21. I think it's likely they didn't even target the Republicans.
Fri Aug 12, 2016, 07:28 AM
Aug 2016

The Republicans have a lot of shit to hide. If their shit got aired out they'd lose by more of a landslide and that's not in Russia's interests.

They want the Republicans in power because they're seeing a resurgence of US political might in the world with a sane President.

OnDoutside

(19,962 posts)
15. I think the Dems should continue to hammer away at the Trump Putin link, so the public will be
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 06:48 PM
Aug 2016

conditioned that Trump is on Russia's side if this stuff is leaked in October.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
22. They probably hacked everyone and selectively used wiki leaks to release useful files.
Fri Aug 12, 2016, 08:35 AM
Aug 2016

Russia used the same exact timed Wiki Leaks to release files during the Turkey "coup" and got that countries leader to 'arrest' thousands of professionals.

Who knows what files they hold to blackmail others. We have to assume every politician Republican and D has had their emails hacked over the past decade.

Hope they weren't hiding anything 'naughty', they could be Brebarted anytime.

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