- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Why does it matter who released Emails?
Posted on 12/12/16 at 8:41 pm
Posted on 12/12/16 at 8:41 pm
I was reading another thread that I think someone was alluding to my same question. Say it was Russia who released the emails, what does that change ab the corruption w/in DNC/Clinton campaign. What does that change ab the apparent reckless behavior of Clinton while sec of state using a private email. During the election, our media outlets were barely reporting anything ab the emails or corruption going on w/in DNC. I haven't seen anybody in the media just say that the election might have been effected bc ppl actually saw the carelessness and corruption. I don't like foreign country's meddling in our elections but ultimately all the email dumps did was expose the truth. The truth that at least gave voters the choice to let it influence their vote. What am I missing?
This post was edited on 12/12/16 at 8:42 pm
15
Posted on 12/12/16 at 8:49 pm to AFistfulof$
It doesn't matter in the least. This is a pretty pathetic ruse. Congratulations to them for changing the focus from the contents of the revelations to some phantom in the ether. Sadly this will be enough of a cover for the brownshirts to hide under while continuing their uncivil behavior.
Posted on 12/12/16 at 8:52 pm to AFistfulof$
What difference does it make?
Posted on 12/12/16 at 8:53 pm to AFistfulof$
What if the Russians hacked Republican emails and decided not to release them because they thought it could make the Republicans look even worse than the Democrats? You could consider that tampering with an election with a foreign power heavily dictating what information the US population receives before they vote. So it matters.
Posted on 12/12/16 at 8:55 pm to DerkaDerka
quote:
It doesn't matter in the least. This is a pretty pathetic ruse. Congratulations to them for changing the focus from the contents of the revelations to some phantom in the ether. Sadly this will be enough of a cover for the brownshirts to hide under while continuing their uncivil behavior.
They are still carrying Hillary's water. She insisted that the contents of the leaks were unimportant and that the authors of the leaks was paramount. They simply continue to do her bidding.
Posted on 12/12/16 at 8:56 pm to AFistfulof$
I think it matters who is spying on us and we should be trying to prevent that, but context is important here. The media is portraying this as an election stolen for Trump by his Russian comrades. The reality is
Foreign powers hack eachother. I promise you we are trying to hack Russia as much as they are trying to hack us. Most global powers are engaged in this with both enemies and even allies. Remember when Obama got caught tapping Merkels phone? That's why HRCs bathtub server was such a huge issue.
The DNC is not the American government or any of its agencies. It's a private entity and is responsible for its own cyber security.
The hack and subsequent phish could have been done by any number of hackers all over the world. This wasn't some sophisticated security breach that required government resources. We aren't even looking for the culprit- just blaming Russia to force a narrative.
The content of the emails matter. Remember what was in there? No one in the media talks about it, but the Dems were caught *gasp!* influencing the election!!!
National security is at stake. Obama was right. Questioning the outcome of the election this way undermines democracy. Goading Russia with this endless barrage of accusations weakens an already fragile relationship.
In summation: I'm all for reporting the hack, but I'm not for a propaganda campaign designed to delegitimize a democratically elected American president and perhaps steal an election. A campaign that puts international diplomacy and national security at risk. Dems and the media can put this all in proper context if they wanted to, but they clearly dont and I find it sickening. It's an affront to the American way of life.
Foreign powers hack eachother. I promise you we are trying to hack Russia as much as they are trying to hack us. Most global powers are engaged in this with both enemies and even allies. Remember when Obama got caught tapping Merkels phone? That's why HRCs bathtub server was such a huge issue.
The DNC is not the American government or any of its agencies. It's a private entity and is responsible for its own cyber security.
The hack and subsequent phish could have been done by any number of hackers all over the world. This wasn't some sophisticated security breach that required government resources. We aren't even looking for the culprit- just blaming Russia to force a narrative.
The content of the emails matter. Remember what was in there? No one in the media talks about it, but the Dems were caught *gasp!* influencing the election!!!
National security is at stake. Obama was right. Questioning the outcome of the election this way undermines democracy. Goading Russia with this endless barrage of accusations weakens an already fragile relationship.
In summation: I'm all for reporting the hack, but I'm not for a propaganda campaign designed to delegitimize a democratically elected American president and perhaps steal an election. A campaign that puts international diplomacy and national security at risk. Dems and the media can put this all in proper context if they wanted to, but they clearly dont and I find it sickening. It's an affront to the American way of life.
This post was edited on 12/12/16 at 8:59 pm
Posted on 12/12/16 at 8:58 pm to cameronml
quote:
What if the Russians hacked Republican emails and decided not to release them because they thought it could make the Republicans look even worse than the Democrats?
.....or not.
Posted on 12/12/16 at 9:01 pm to cameronml
quote:
What if the Russians hacked Republican emails and decided not to release them because they thought it could make the Republicans look even worse than the Democrats?
It has already been established that the RNC was not hacked. More real news that doesn't get reported.
Posted on 12/12/16 at 9:11 pm to AFistfulof$
Kinda like "what does it matter now how the guys got killed in Benghazi". She be messy. 
Posted on 12/12/16 at 9:12 pm to cameronml
"The Russians" is the 2016 version of birther-ism.
This post was edited on 12/12/16 at 9:13 pm
Posted on 12/12/16 at 9:16 pm to Vacherie Saint
quote:
It has already been established that the RNC was not hacked. More real news that doesn't get reported.
Link? I'll happily read and analyze if you provide from a credible news source.
Posted on 12/12/16 at 9:22 pm to cameronml
The RNC head has already gone public on several networks with the results of a cyber forensics probe of RNC systems, but I'm guessing the chairman isn't a reliable source in your view.
Posted on 12/12/16 at 9:26 pm to Vacherie Saint
quote:
The RNC head has already gone public on several networks with the results of a cyber forensics probe of RNC systems, but I'm guessing the chairman isn't a reliable source in your view.
And the CIA says Russians hacked the GOP. And let me guess you don't believe them and this is all some massive left wing conspiracy that doesn't align with your view?
Posted on 12/12/16 at 9:32 pm to cameronml
Link? This will be fun
Posted on 12/12/16 at 9:34 pm to AFistfulof$
You really cannot understand how foreign influence on our election, in any form, is a bad thing?
Posted on 12/12/16 at 9:35 pm to CaptainBrannigan
quote:You think this is the first election this has happened?
You really cannot understand how foreign influence on our election, in any form, is a bad thing?
Posted on 12/12/16 at 9:36 pm to AFistfulof$
It doesn't matter.
Some Good Samaritan didn't record Mitt Romney's "48% comment."
And that cute old couple in D.C. didnt accidentally pick up Gingrich's phone conversation.
And the stories of Tower's womanizing and alcohol use didn't come from the WaPo.
Welcome to Washington D.C. I can only assume it's a new thing for Democrats to realize that dirty pool can still be played by Republicans.
Some Good Samaritan didn't record Mitt Romney's "48% comment."
And that cute old couple in D.C. didnt accidentally pick up Gingrich's phone conversation.
And the stories of Tower's womanizing and alcohol use didn't come from the WaPo.
Welcome to Washington D.C. I can only assume it's a new thing for Democrats to realize that dirty pool can still be played by Republicans.
This post was edited on 12/12/16 at 9:37 pm
Posted on 12/12/16 at 9:47 pm to CaptainBrannigan
quote:
You really cannot understand how foreign influence on our election, in any form, is a bad thing?
Yes. Let's do the election all over again over this even though HRC dominated the polls for months following the breach. We can start with the Dem primary since we know it was unfairly influenced.
Posted on 12/12/16 at 9:48 pm to 6R12
quote:
Kinda like "what does it matter now how the guys got killed in Benghazi". She be messy.
Hillary should take her own advice. At this point, what difference does it make!
Posted on 12/12/16 at 9:58 pm to cameronml
quote:
What if the Russians hacked Republican emails and decided not to release them because they thought it could make the Republicans look even worse than the Democrats?
What if your point makes no sense and adds nothing to the discussion? They did not hack the RNC.
Page 1 of 4
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News