Congress taking a stand against Russia

[cwtcr hokie]

The Senate Just Put Trump in a Very Awkward Position - Vanity Fair
https://apple.news/AyChyRbO2Rf2ggkqX-HjKUg

Congress expected to pass bill increasing sanctions on Russia and making it harder for Trump to remove them.




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so Trump could have erased the sanctions Obama instituted at anytime, has he? Did he send 56 tomahawk missles into a russia supported air base in Syria?? Yep, Trump is pals with Russia obviously

[ip_law-hokie]

No. I don't think anyone agrees that has been proven...aside from Hillary, lol.

in·ter·fere
ˌin(t)ərˈfir/Submit
verb
1.
prevent (a process or activity) from continuing or being carried out properly.
"a job would interfere with his studies"
synonyms: impede, obstruct, stand in the way of, hinder, inhibit, restrict, constrain, hamper, handicap, cramp, check, block; More
2.
take part or intervene in an activity without invitation or necessity.
"she tried not to interfere in her children's lives"
synonyms: butt into, barge into, pry into, intrude into, intervene in, get involved in, encroach on, impinge on; More

I see. So you are OK saying Russia "meddled" in our election, but the assertion that Russia "interfered" with our election is preposterous. Got it.

I'm glad I'm the intellectually dishonest one here.

Words are important.

Meddling with our politics is something different than interfering with our election. I shouldn't have to explain the difference to a college graduate.

Whatever makes you feel better Cap'n.

med·dle/ˈmedl/
verb
interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern.



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Key word: or. Different definitions. Did you get an LSAT waiver or something?

Meddling with our politics is something different than interfering with our election. Everyone with common sense understands that the former is much broader.[/quote]

I got it, USN. No, really, I get it now. You are obviously right of course. Congrats.


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[USN_Hokie]

Key word: or. Different definitions. Did you get an LSAT waiver or something?

Meddling with our politics is something different than interfering with our election. Everyone with common sense understands that the former is much broader.

I got it, USN. No, really, I get it now. You are obviously right of course. Congrats.


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No problem. I'm here to help.

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[ip_law-hokie]

Key word: or. Different definitions. Did you get an LSAT waiver or something?

Meddling with our politics is something different than interfering with our election. Everyone with common sense understands that the former is much broader.

I got it, USN. No, really, I get it now. You are obviously right of course. Congrats.


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No problem. I'm here to help.

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[cwtcr hokie]

Multiple agencies, experts, intelligence officials say there's something there. Trump says it's a witch hunt.

To some, that means it's a witch hunt.

This might be the most intellectually dishonest thing I've seen you post.

You're all in on this soft coup, aren't you? You think you're going to be able to ride this Russia crap for the next 4 years?

I'm not "riding" anything.
If you could escape from your alt-bullshirt bubble for a minute, you'd realize how stupid you sound.
I'm sure you could explain what you think I'm riding...it should be good entertainment for everyone.

Everyone has concluded that Russia tried to influence the election, even Trump himself, except a few loyal rednecks on UWS. It's what makes this place special.


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Who is this supposed to be directed at? Of course Russia meddles in our politics, just like we meddle in theirs. You might say they're our greatest geopolitical foe.

The fact that you can't make a single intellectually honest post on this topic demonstrates how weak your position is.

Just read this thread. Are you now willing to accept that Russia interfered with our election? We are making progress.


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No idea why this is so hard for you guys, Russia, China, and USA meddle in elections around the globe every year......... duh

[ip_law-hokie]

This might be the most intellectually dishonest thing I've seen you post.

You're all in on this soft coup, aren't you? You think you're going to be able to ride this Russia crap for the next 4 years?

I'm not "riding" anything.
If you could escape from your alt-bullshirt bubble for a minute, you'd realize how stupid you sound.
I'm sure you could explain what you think I'm riding...it should be good entertainment for everyone.

Everyone has concluded that Russia tried to influence the election, even Trump himself, except a few loyal rednecks on UWS. It's what makes this place special.


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Who is this supposed to be directed at? Of course Russia meddles in our politics, just like we meddle in theirs. You might say they're our greatest geopolitical foe.

The fact that you can't make a single intellectually honest post on this topic demonstrates how weak your position is.

Just read this thread. Are you now willing to accept that Russia interfered with our election? We are making progress.


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No idea why this is so hard for you guys, Russia, China, and USA meddle in elections around the globe every year......... duh

Do they interfere too?


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[133743Hokie]

I'm not "riding" anything.
If you could escape from your alt-bullshirt bubble for a minute, you'd realize how stupid you sound.
I'm sure you could explain what you think I'm riding...it should be good entertainment for everyone.

Everyone has concluded that Russia tried to influence the election, even Trump himself, except a few loyal rednecks on UWS. It's what makes this place special.


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Who is this supposed to be directed at? Of course Russia meddles in our politics, just like we meddle in theirs. You might say they're our greatest geopolitical foe.

The fact that you can't make a single intellectually honest post on this topic demonstrates how weak your position is.

Just read this thread. Are you now willing to accept that Russia interfered with our election? We are making progress.


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No idea why this is so hard for you guys, Russia, China, and USA meddle in elections around the globe every year......... duh

Do they interfere too?


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Don't know. They certainly meddle, i.e. attempt to get into and try and mess with, but not sure if they actually interfere, i.e. successful action as a result of their meddling. Meddle:Attempt, Interfere:Succeed. Semantics is a bitch.

[ip_law-hokie]

Everyone has concluded that Russia tried to influence the election, even Trump himself, except a few loyal rednecks on UWS. It's what makes this place special.


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Who is this supposed to be directed at? Of course Russia meddles in our politics, just like we meddle in theirs. You might say they're our greatest geopolitical foe.

The fact that you can't make a single intellectually honest post on this topic demonstrates how weak your position is.

Just read this thread. Are you now willing to accept that Russia interfered with our election? We are making progress.


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No idea why this is so hard for you guys, Russia, China, and USA meddle in elections around the globe every year......... duh

Do they interfere too?


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Don't know. They certainly meddle, i.e. attempt to get into and try and mess with, but not sure if they actually interfere, i.e. successful action as a result of their meddling. Meddle:Attempt, Interfere:Succeed. Semantics is a bitch.

That's awesome.


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[USN_Hokie]

They certainly meddle, i.e. attempt to get into and try and mess with, but not sure if they actually interfere, i.e. successful action as a result of their meddling. Meddle:Attempt, Interfere:Succeed. Semantics is a bitch.

Correct. IP understands the distinction and is playing stupid to try and bait people into the Dems position.

[133743Hokie]

Who is this supposed to be directed at? Of course Russia meddles in our politics, just like we meddle in theirs. You might say they're our greatest geopolitical foe.

The fact that you can't make a single intellectually honest post on this topic demonstrates how weak your position is.

Just read this thread. Are you now willing to accept that Russia interfered with our election? We are making progress.


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No idea why this is so hard for you guys, Russia, China, and USA meddle in elections around the globe every year......... duh

Do they interfere too?


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Don't know. They certainly meddle, i.e. attempt to get into and try and mess with, but not sure if they actually interfere, i.e. successful action as a result of their meddling. Meddle:Attempt, Interfere:Succeed. Semantics is a bitch.

That's awesome.


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No, that's numbers

[ip_law-hokie]

Just read this thread. Are you now willing to accept that Russia interfered with our election? We are making progress.


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No idea why this is so hard for you guys, Russia, China, and USA meddle in elections around the globe every year......... duh

Do they interfere too?


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Don't know. They certainly meddle, i.e. attempt to get into and try and mess with, but not sure if they actually interfere, i.e. successful action as a result of their meddling. Meddle:Attempt, Interfere:Succeed. Semantics is a bitch.

That's awesome.


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No, that's numbers

I'm sure you could find a dictionary definition that expounds on this big meddle/interference distinction.

Why do they still call is pass interference when the WR catches the ball? Isn't that pass meddling?


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[Major Kong]

Why do they still call is pass interference when the WR catches the ball? Isn't that pass meddling?


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It's pass interference not catch interference.

[HokieFanDC]

No idea why this is so hard for you guys, Russia, China, and USA meddle in elections around the globe every year......... duh

Do they interfere too?


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Don't know. They certainly meddle, i.e. attempt to get into and try and mess with, but not sure if they actually interfere, i.e. successful action as a result of their meddling. Meddle:Attempt, Interfere:Succeed. Semantics is a bitch.

That's awesome.


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No, that's numbers

I'm sure you could find a dictionary definition that expounds on this big meddle/interference distinction.

Why do they still call is pass interference when the WR catches the ball? Isn't that pass meddling?


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You guys are missing the important part, "in" vs "with". Meddle with, meddle in, interfere with, interfere in, etc.

Russia meddled in our election, Russia interfered in our election. Russia wasn't successful in interfering with our election.


In the larger picture, I'm not sure it matters. Their goal is different than when the US meddles in elections. The US is generally pretty open about supporting a certain candidate and working to get them elected. Russia isn't doing that, they are trying to spread chaos. Everyone should be concerned and want to do what we can to understand how they are doing it, and to stop it.

[ip_law-hokie]

Why do they still call is pass interference when the WR catches the ball? Isn't that pass meddling?


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It's pass interference not catch interference.

and yet sometimes the pass is still made, albeit interfered (really meddled) with. Weird.

[133743Hokie]

No idea why this is so hard for you guys, Russia, China, and USA meddle in elections around the globe every year......... duh

Do they interfere too?


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Don't know. They certainly meddle, i.e. attempt to get into and try and mess with, but not sure if they actually interfere, i.e. successful action as a result of their meddling. Meddle:Attempt, Interfere:Succeed. Semantics is a bitch.

That's awesome.


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No, that's numbers

I'm sure you could find a dictionary definition that expounds on this big meddle/interference distinction.

Why do they still call is pass interference when the WR catches the ball? Isn't that pass meddling?


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Because the DB succeeded in interfering, thus the flag (and why "pass meddling" isn't a penalty). Just because he interfered doesn't mean the pass can't still be completed.

[ip_law-hokie]

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Don't know. They certainly meddle, i.e. attempt to get into and try and mess with, but not sure if they actually interfere, i.e. successful action as a result of their meddling. Meddle:Attempt, Interfere:Succeed. Semantics is a bitch.[/quote]

That's awesome.


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No, that's numbers[/quote]

I'm sure you could find a dictionary definition that expounds on this big meddle/interference distinction.

Why do they still call is pass interference when the WR catches the ball? Isn't that pass meddling?


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Because the DB succeeded in interfering, thus the flag (and why "pass meddling" isn't a penalty). Just because he interfered doesn't mean the pass can't still be completed.[/quote]

This bullshit gets better and better. Thanks guys.

[RiverguyVT]

Repeat after me:
Burger.... nothing burger

[awesome guy]

Sasha Obama's real first name is ... Natasha, she's Russian!

[USN_Hokie]

Why do they still call is pass interference when the WR catches the ball? Isn't that pass meddling?


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It's pass interference not catch interference.

That's going to leave a stain.

[USN_Hokie]

Sure hope IP doesn't have a job where interpreting text is important.

[cwtcr hokie]

In the larger picture, I'm not sure it matters. Their goal is different than when the US meddles in elections. The US is generally pretty open about supporting a certain candidate and working to get them elected. Russia isn't doing that, they are trying to spread chaos. Everyone should be concerned and want to do what we can to understand how they are doing it, and to stop it.[/quote]

How exactly is it different, the Russians did what to spread chaos? please explain. They wrote Hillary's emails or put an illegal server in her basement?

[HokieFanDC]

In the larger picture, I'm not sure it matters. Their goal is different than when the US meddles in elections. The US is generally pretty open about supporting a certain candidate and working to get them elected. Russia isn't doing that, they are trying to spread chaos. Everyone should be concerned and want to do what we can to understand how they are doing it, and to stop it.

How exactly is it different, the Russians did what to spread chaos? please explain. They wrote Hillary's emails or put an illegal server in her basement?[/quote]

These 2 things are different, "supporting a certain candidate" and "trying to spread chaos".

[ip_law-hokie]

Sure hope IP doesn't have a job where interpreting text is important.

You guys are full of excrement.

[cwtcr hokie]

In the larger picture, I'm not sure it matters. Their goal is different than when the US meddles in elections. The US is generally pretty open about supporting a certain candidate and working to get them elected. Russia isn't doing that, they are trying to spread chaos. Everyone should be concerned and want to do what we can to understand how they are doing it, and to stop it.

How exactly is it different, the Russians did what to spread chaos? please explain. They wrote Hillary's emails or put an illegal server in her basement?

These 2 things are different, "supporting a certain candidate" and "trying to spread chaos".[/quote]

lets try again, how exactly were they spreading chaos? politics has been in the gutter for decades, what chaos. I am just looking for answers, you throw out a bunch of great lines with nothing behind them

[cwtcr hokie]

Sure hope IP doesn't have a job where interpreting text is important.

You guys are full of excrement.

discussion is hard