Trump literally calls his own country stupid in attempt to defend Russia

Posted by beaverfever

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Posted on 7/16/18 at 2:53 am to CFBFAN1121

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Do you agree with the POTUS that the reason there's a bad relationship with Russia is because of America being stupid and nothing Russia has done?

The sitting POTUS laughed at the idea that Russia was a serious threat in 2012.

Posted by DandA

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Member since Jun 2018

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Posted on 7/16/18 at 2:53 am to CFBFAN1121

Not even going to link your source article or tweet?

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Posted by IllegalPete

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Posted on 7/16/18 at 2:58 am to CFBFAN1121

Russia and China and Germany and UK and a half dozen other countries engage in cyber warfare on a daily basis.

It never bothered anyone until Hillary lost the election.

So yes, the current Russia hysteria is 100% due to stupid Americans and corrupt politicians.

Posted by RazorBroncs

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Posted on 7/16/18 at 3:00 am to CFBFAN1121

Quite the reach on this one.

Even IF you're trying to drum up outrage, he didn't literally call his own country stupid at all; he was referring to stupid actions by former administrations.

For instance, my brother is one of the smartest people I've ever known; but throughout our lives he's done many things and made many mistakes that can only be described as 'stupid,' such as chugging an entire solo cup of straight Everclear the first time he EVER drank and puking on a cop.

Surely you're not too dense to see the context here - or are you one of those geniuses that flipped out when he made the joke about Xi Jinping becoming president for life?

Posted by TrueTiger

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Posted on 7/16/18 at 3:06 am to CFBFAN1121

He did not say that Russia made no errors.

The U.S. has not always been perfect with its approach especially when democRats were in charge.

A 140 character tweet platform does not work well to try and convey this, I give you that.

But I get where he is going.

This post was edited on 7/16/18 at 3:18 am

Posted by timdonaghyswhistle

Member since Jul 2018

20795 posts

Posted on 7/16/18 at 3:09 am to CFBFAN1121

Now you know how we felt when Obama pranced around Europe apologizing for bailing their sorry asses out twice. We got over it. You will too.

Posted by matthew25

Member since Jun 2012

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Posted on 7/16/18 at 3:10 am to CFBFAN1121

I see room for optimism with US and Russian relationship.

Posted by skinny domino

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Posted on 7/16/18 at 3:13 am to CFBFAN1121

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Do you agree with the POTUS that the reason there's a bad relationship with Russia is because of America being stupid and nothing Russia has done?

Come on CFBFAN1121 the man is a true patriot - 5 bone spurs kept him out NAM- although he believes not catching the clap in the late 60's thru early 70's should have earned him a PH. Such a hero and right now a physical specimen for our youngsters to follow.

Posted by vodkacop

Louisiana

Member since Nov 2008

8031 posts

Posted on 7/16/18 at 4:40 am to CFBFAN1121

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Do you agree with the POTUS that the reason there's a bad relationship with Russia is because of America being stupid and nothing Russia has done?

Thats not what he said at all. Man those straws must be hella good the way you grasping at them. Awful. Just awful

Posted by goofball

Member since Mar 2015

17336 posts

Posted on 7/16/18 at 4:44 am to CFBFAN1121

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Trump literally calls his own country stupid in attempt to defend Russia

Well, our last president thought there were 57 states......

....so it's likely Trump is correct.

Posted by TBoy

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Member since Dec 2007

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Posted on 7/16/18 at 4:50 am to CFBFAN1121

The reckless republicans here are hardcore Russian apologists. Sad and sick.

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Posted by member12

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Posted on 7/16/18 at 4:54 am to TBoy

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The reckless republicans here are hardcore Russian apologists. Sad and sick

Posted by Rebel

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Posted on 7/16/18 at 4:54 am to CFBFAN1121

I would hardly say he is calling the citizens of the country foolish as much as he is calling the previous administration a bunch of fools.

I guess if you voted for the previous administration, the shoe probably fits.

This post was edited on 7/16/18 at 6:15 am

Posted by Tiger Lake

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Member since Dec 2016

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Posted on 7/16/18 at 5:04 am to Rebel

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I would hardly he say he is calling the citizens of the country foolish as much as he is calling the previous administration a bunch of fools. I guess if you voted for the previous administration, the shoe probably fits.

Correct.

Posted by Gusoline

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Member since Dec 2013

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Posted on 7/16/18 at 5:10 am to CFBFAN1121

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CFBFAN1121

stop yelling at me, a-hole.

Posted by Wolfhound45

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Posted on 7/16/18 at 5:39 am to CFBFAN1121

When you consider the actions of the Obama administration, yeah, we definitely did some dumb things in response to their own actions. We showed weakness and they exploited it.

Posted by Wolfhound45

Member since Nov 2009

125968 posts

Posted on 7/16/18 at 5:41 am to TBoy

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Russian apologists

So what occurred during the Obama administration?

More Flexibility? Check.
The 80s Called? Check.
Reset? Check.
Uranium One? Check.
Crimea? Check.
Ukraine? Check.
Election Meddling? Check.

Whose fault is it all?

Trump!

Posted by Snipe

Member since Nov 2015

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Posted on 7/16/18 at 5:48 am to CFBFAN1121

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Our relationship with Russia has NEVER been worse thanks to many years of U.S. foolishness and stupidity and now, the Rigged Witch Hunt!

Well he's not wrong. Thanks Obama