Let's get something straight

[DemocratSinceBirth]

We on the left have no animus toward the Russian people and we want friendly relations with all the nations of the world based on mutual respect and deference to international law.

That said we do not want foreign powers manipulating our elections. If you do you are a traitor !

[treestar]

1. I agree

we should use the internet to connect with the people directly.

I was watching a videoblog where an English speaking young Russian takes you on video tours in Russia. He came to the US and was talking to an American and they both agreed it was all bullshit and that we the people get along fine.

[RKP5637]

2. It's the dogma that gets in the way, divides people and spreads propaganda and lies about

"the others" often for financial gain / territorial gain.

[aikoaiko]

3. We don't even like our own government manipulating our elections.

[ronnie624]

4. The most logical course of action,

would be to make the process secure, and of course, don't do embarrassing things that cause negative political results.

I don't want foreign powers influencing US elections either, but American outrage over this issue is very hypocritical, considering the record on US interventionism.