another day another 2000 fake russian propaganda emails released
This always confuses me, because it seems like there's a huge need to dismiss these sorts of things for some reason. For those who dismiss such things out of hand, or "zomg da russianz", do they not know how politics work? And why the assumption the republican's don't do the exact same thing? Is the fact that a politician works behind the scenes differently than how they present themselves THAT much of a shocker that you need to dismiss common-place events? Really, I have no doubt they just throw things at the wall sometimes to see what sticks, or at least all they can get away with, while still being able to present a believable persona of a morally driven human.
If there's a loophole that allows for an advantage, always assume they're going to take it until you have evidence to the contrary. Email the host to ask for special stuff? sure, why not. worse they can say is no. See if there's a loophole for accepting of foreign money? just don't piss off whoever would take you down and you're good. Hire folks to investigate charges and dig up as much dirt as possible on your opponent? Well that seems like something that you could morally justify to yourself after a few drinks. It's all about winning; the means always justify the ends in politics. That's the game.
Those few who have morals as their guiding force, like Bernie, are pushed to the side if they don't "play ball". There are a few republicans who are driven by their morals, and even though I disagree with many of their positions, I definitely respect them for that. Politics, as a general rule of thumb, are amoral in the US. Morals are a bonus, not a driving force, for many politicians.
On a related note, Wikileaks has yet to been shown to be factually wrong, and have a perfect track record with the veracity of their leaks. Until I see evidence to the contrary, I will give their leaks the weight they have earned.
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