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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe president lays himself at Vladimir Putin's feet (NYT editorial)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/16/opinion/donald-trump-putin-russia.htmlWhy Wont Donald Trump Speak for America?
The president lays himself at Vladimir Putins feet.
By The Editorial Board
July 16, 2018
The last time President Trump claimed that both sides were responsible for bad behavior, it didnt go well.
That was nearly a year ago, after a march of neo-Nazis descended into violence and a white supremacist drove his car into a crowd of peaceful protesters, killing a woman.
On Monday, Mr. Trump again engaged in immoral equivalence, this time during a gobsmacking news conference after his meeting in Helsinki, Finland, with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin. A reporter referred to last weeks indictments of 12 Russian military officials for a coordinated cyberattack on the 2016 election and asked Mr. Trump if he held Russia responsible. I hold both countries responsible, Mr. Trump said.
Even in a presidency replete with self-defeating moments for the United States, Mr. Trumps comments on Monday, which were broadcast live around the world, stand out.
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The president lays himself at Vladimir Putin's feet (NYT editorial) (Original Post)
dalton99a
Jul 2018
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smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)1. K&R
SunSeeker
(51,550 posts)2. "Immoral Equivalence." Indeed.
McCamy Taylor
(19,240 posts)3. "President Putin Was Extremely Strong and Powerful."
I want a bumper sticker that says this. Where can I get a bumper sticker that says this?
dalton99a
(81,455 posts)4. Dunno