If the Russians' Plan Is to Disrupt American Politics,

[MineralMan]

it may not matter to them what happens in 2018. In fact, a "blue wave" would probably be disruptive enough to suit Putin very well. It would trigger even more disruption for the 2020 election.

Perhaps Putin is sitting back, rubbing his hands together and saying, "Все работает так хорошо. (It's all working so well.)"

Something to think about.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Maybe, but let's vote for Democrats anyhow.

[Blue_true]

3. Exactly and figure out the rest once democrats own the right to investigate. nt

[empedocles]

4. Yeah

'Vote democratic anyhow'

[MineralMan]

5. Oh, absolutely! Screw Putin.

Let's take care of our own stuff.

[empedocles]

2. Good point

It is 'win/win' for putin. However, it certainly seems like much bigger win if trump survives though.

[MineralMan]

6. Maybe not. Trump is unpredictable.

Unintended consequences, you know.

[empedocles]

7. traitortrump unpredicable where putin is concerned?

Evidence please

[MineralMan]

10. Unpredictable, period!

He is a petulant, unruly child.

[empedocles]

12. trump petualant, etc yes

but even petulant children, bad truants, have their no go zones. I've not seen any real inkling of trump going against the much smarter, dangerous putin - and that is worrisome.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

8. I have to wonder what Putin might do if at some point Spanky is no longer useful to him.

Pointy, ricin-spiked umbrellas, polonium-laced beverages, novichok on his iPhone? Or just extra helpings of KFC and ice cream?

[MineralMan]

11. Yes. Exactly.

And one never knows when Putin might think Trump is no longer useful, either. Putin just smiles slyly. We've all seen him do it when Trump isn't looking at him.

[lame54]

9. you're right - Screw Putin - Trump Trump Trump

[Wounded Bear]

13. Essentially, it is Mission Accomplished...

You know the deplorables will not accept a blue wave. Hopefully there won't be a lot of violence, but it wouldn't surprise me. They've been told for years that us evil liberals have been stacking the deck against them, so a Dem win will be unacceptable to them.

[roamer65]

14. Putin has accomplished most of his goal.

It was accomplished on election night 2016.

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