re: CNN pundit - #Walkaway Movement is a ploy by Russians and Republicans

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Just a word of advice for the future. When you are discussing political movements in a country with a foundational belief in the value if free speech, you need to dispute what is being said, rather than attack who is saying it. Debate the ideas, not the people. It doesn’t matter whether the walkaway hashtag started in some russian basement, it is resonating deeply with some american voters. Now’s the time to figure out why.

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Outstanding!

The fact that other nations (or simply people from other nations) are uniquely interested in U.S. politics and have involved themselves in various ways is absolutely nothing new.

It’s a fair criticism to point it out, but there is a range of behaviors that are more or less acceptable/tolerable.

Governmental leaders of foreign countries supporting one U.S. party or candidate over another, either explicitly or implicitly, is pretty normal. In fact, it’s been celebrated as a positive, mostly by dems who see themselves as more “global citizens”, than the republican who are more nationalists.

The real worry is the corrupting influence of foreign donations, although it’s not really materially different than verbal support, but only a matter of degree. It’s a problem when its secretive because of the worry of quid pro quo.

The internet as a political forum brings different rules and issues. It’s not exactly clear which “political speech” on the internet crosses boundaries of acceptable behavior.

What’s worse, a (supposed) Russian bot scheme to tweet/retweet political speech which is open for individuals to view and decide themselves on its value, or a concerted effort by social media and tech companies to silence political speech that they disagree with? Or patently biased practices and opinions being touted as “fact checking” by biased news media?

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funnystuff

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Jimbeaux

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Well said gentlemen

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Um, there are plenty of YouTube videos, which by definition are not Russian bots. The founder if the movement openly identified himself.

But the real proof is the millions of Obama-Trump vo

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Several hundred. What a movement.

The KKK is real!!!! The threat is real!!!!

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You are getting kind of wobbly. Are you okay? Do you need to take a break?

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I already explained that it would be sad to value the opinion of a man who would lie on Sunday.

I would think that would be enough for you to stop posting to me.

When you show repentance for lying we can engage. I wish you well. Hate to think of you burning in hell, but when you break one of the big ten, well, you gotta pay the price.

1. No. Doesn’t diminish. That slime asking if republicans walking away from the party over a trump dkmiishes his accomplishments. Lol

There is no real movement. Just like Blexit isn’t a real movement.

I have no idea why you think im against a rhetorical argument.

Courage: Classic. You have the presidency. The house. The senate. And still you play victim. It’s masterful. Great politics. Seriously.

It doeanr take any courage.

I’m sure there are Dems that have left the party. Just as there are Republicans that have done so as well. It ain’t like we don’t have a large group of self identified independents.

Here is my advice. Stop giving it. Political movement. Lol. Several hundred. That isn’t a movement. That ain’t even a worthless Green movement.

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What proof?

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Exactly. Thanks for making my point.

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will pray that the Holy Spirit will guide you in the way you need to go to see the truth in the Gospel.

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Make sure you pray for the guy who lies. He needs it.

I dont need the help. Good to go.

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Here is my advice. Stop giving it. Political movement. Lol. Several hundred. That isn’t a movement. That ain’t even a worthless Green movement.

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I'm glad you weren't around to give that advice to a few hundred militiamen back in the mid 1700s. They had no chance according to you. I like beer at four in the afternoon, not tea. Apparently those few hundred militiamen did also.

Why are you so angry? Is there something we need to know about?

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Fightinbob? Lol Me and you, sonic, high noon. Bring all your antifa buddies.

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I love when you dopes expose your lack of education and knowledge about our country.

Antifa? I'm gonna call me a couple a Hard Pipe Hittin' fellas, to go to work on the Homes here....with a pair of pliers and a blow torch.