Photo illlustrates how overwhelming the chaos is right now at Virginia's Capitol

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Julie Carey @JulieCareyNBC 8h8 hours ago
This photo illlustrates how overwhelming the chaos is right now at Virginia’s Capitol. St. Sen. Louise Lucas taking a moment as reporters surround her looking for comment on the latest disclosure that AG Herring wore blackface once in college @nbcwashington

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1. Putin's Goal is Chaos in the U.S. He is Succeeding.

[Igel]

2. Only because he has millions of loyal fellow travellers.

Like those of old, they do their own thing for their own reasons. But in the end, they help out more than they realize.

And in this case, he has to do nothing.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

4. I know Putin is somewhat powerful.

But I didn't know he had a Hot Tub Time Machine where he could go back in time and force prospective Democratic leaders to dress up in blackface.

[lunatica]

3. Putin didn't invent racism in this country

He didn’t make anyone wear blackface, nor did he push the KKK upon us.

Somethings we are accountable for and we should not try to blame Putin or anyone else for.

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5. Putin Knows How to Manipulate His Adversary's Weaknesses

You are correct. Putin didn’t invent American racism. He is, however, highly skilled in using that fact to achieve his goals. That fact shouldn’t get lost in the chaos.

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7. Putin doesn't need actual weakness to exploit

...he invents them for his political purposes, just like Trump.

These political and personal challenges in Virginia aren't immutable in politics. They're generational and reliably disruptive. Putin's not in control of any of that, nor is he in some moral position to judge Americans. He's just another terminally tainted autocrat.

[SunSeeker]

6. I feel her. There are no good options right now. nt