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TrollBuster9090

(5,954 posts)
Wed Feb 14, 2018, 08:39 PM Feb 2018

Is It "Too Soon" To Remind Everyone That PUTIN Used The F-ing NRA To Bankroll Trump's Campaign?

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NO! In fact, I think this would be a really GREAT time to remind people of that.

As long as Americans are divided, Putin wins.
As long as Americans are SHOOTING each other, like a bunch of ignorant, superstitious, 18th century Afghan tribesmen...Putin wins.
As long as Republicans are in control of government, Putin wins.

Hence, Putin can kill two birds with one stone by funneling money to Republicans through the NRA. Win-win for Russian gangster kleptocrats, lose-lose for the average American citizen.



Putin funneled dirty money through the NRA, to fund the Trump campaign. Don't let ANYONE forget it, as the torrent of faketriot 'thoughts and prayers' begins.

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/the-trump-russia-nra-connection-heres-what-you-need-to-know-w515615




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Is It "Too Soon" To Remind Everyone That PUTIN Used The F-ing NRA To Bankroll Trump's Campaign? (Original Post) TrollBuster9090 Feb 2018 OP
My regret is that I cannot rec this more than one time. deminks Feb 2018 #1
Here, I'll help. TomSlick Feb 2018 #21
There is only one solution, the total destruction of the Republican Party. olegramps Feb 2018 #38
let's just call it "putinpac" unblock Feb 2018 #2
seems pretty timely to me renate Feb 2018 #3
Need regulated. kentuck Feb 2018 #4
Preach it! MontanaMama Feb 2018 #5
Preach it x2! ffr Feb 2018 #6
No orangecrush Feb 2018 #7
The First Thing I Thought Of When I Learned Of This Shooting Was.... global1 Feb 2018 #8
Same here. Seen this from Richard Engels first nighttime news show, seen on MSNBC awhile ago? Gabi Hayes Feb 2018 #17
The rank and file of the religious right are painfully gullible YessirAtsaFact Feb 2018 #28
Probably? Gabi Hayes Feb 2018 #33
It's the NRA for a reason... Hassler Feb 2018 #9
Don't forget the Religious Right with their deep pockets. BigmanPigman Feb 2018 #10
K & R SunSeeker Feb 2018 #11
NRA WestIndianArchie Feb 2018 #12
#3 is unconstitutional Wednesdays Feb 2018 #36
OMG I was thinking the same exact thing. This is just too much. debsy Feb 2018 #13
This should be the thread that never dies! Generic Brad Feb 2018 #14
Kick...n/t Upthevibe Feb 2018 #16
Is is never too soon. McCamy Taylor Feb 2018 #15
Highly recommended bagimin Feb 2018 #18
Happy Valentine's Day From The NRA: DoctorJoJo Feb 2018 #19
cartoon says it all. triron Feb 2018 #20
It sure does! burrowowl Feb 2018 #23
HELL NO.. It's the perfect time. Cha Feb 2018 #22
K&R uponit7771 Feb 2018 #24
The KGB will not be satisfied wilth a bloodless takeover of our country GusBob Feb 2018 #25
K&R sharedvalues Feb 2018 #26
Kick dalton99a Feb 2018 #27
More broken hearts, lives stolen OhNo-Really Feb 2018 #29
K&R SammyWinstonJack Feb 2018 #30
K&R stonecutter357 Feb 2018 #31
Another toon n2doc Feb 2018 #32
+1 FailureToCommunicate Feb 2018 #35
Never too soon....should be our mantra.... N_E_1 for Tennis Feb 2018 #34
Not just Donnie Short Fingers campaign maxrandb Feb 2018 #37
Kick panader0 Feb 2018 #39
Paul Erickson, South Dakota Republican... IthinkThereforeIAM Feb 2018 #40
America is being demoralized bucolic_frolic Feb 2018 #41
k and r--the sooner, the better. and let us NEVER STOP bringing this up. niyad Feb 2018 #42
A fricken teenager cant buy liquor, but can buy guns. What a shithole country we must look like. Pepsidog Feb 2018 #43
The NRA and Putin are partners Gothmog Feb 2018 #44
K&R. dchill Feb 2018 #45

olegramps

(8,200 posts)
38. There is only one solution, the total destruction of the Republican Party.
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 11:34 AM
Feb 2018

While I have great admiration for President Obama, I have one very serious reservation. It is his failure to hold the Bush Republican Party responsible for the taking us to war on outright lies that resulted in the deaths of over 5,000 of our military along with thousand of disabled veterans requiring extensive care for the rest of their lives.

We have seen how the Republicans react when they don't even have justification and open endless investigations solely to smear Democrats. The investigations they have launched, such as the investigations of Hilary Clinton, have proven to be totally politically motivated and totally unwarranted. The Democrats response was far from adequate when the truly horrendous situation in the case of the invasion of Iraq. In contrast rather than being held accountable, the major culprits of that disaster have been rewarded for their treachery and the slaughter they authorized.

Firstly, it must not be forgotten that the neo-cons who dominated the Bush administration were intent to invade Iraq. They published their determinations and sought to aid of President Clinton who dismissed their call for invasion as pure lunacy. The failure to hold them accountable has a direct bearing on the present situation. The culmination is that the presidency is the hands of a demagogue with visions of omnipotence not unlike those of Stalin, Hitler and Mussolini who gained power with the same tactics.

It can be justifiably concluded that the Republican Party has been pursuing an absolutely fascist dominated philosophy for the last forty years. Many have spoken out, but have been ignored by the mass media of the danger facing our nation. At this point of the juncture it can only be concluded that the reality is that each day brings us closer to its accomplishment and disastrous consequences.

renate

(13,776 posts)
3. seems pretty timely to me
Wed Feb 14, 2018, 08:43 PM
Feb 2018

Just one more way of keeping us scared and paranoid. I know that sounds overdramatic, but seriously, I can't imagine there's a parent in the country who doesn't have a moment of worry, or fear, when we hear police sirens in the area during the school day. And the kids for sure are scared.

Just one more way for Putin to divide our country along political lines.

global1

(25,251 posts)
8. The First Thing I Thought Of When I Learned Of This Shooting Was....
Wed Feb 14, 2018, 08:57 PM
Feb 2018

Putin and the dirty money funneled through the NRA for Trump.

I'm praying that Mueller somehow brings the NRA in on his investigation and helps bring them down or throws out the bad element.

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
17. Same here. Seen this from Richard Engels first nighttime news show, seen on MSNBC awhile ago?
Wed Feb 14, 2018, 09:43 PM
Feb 2018

It was discussed here at the time

“Guns, God, and Russia ”.....tip of the iceberg; should be followed up hard now



I saw this when it first aired, and can’t describe how furious it made me

The depths of their monstrously venal hypocrisy is completely, indescribably boundless

BigmanPigman

(51,607 posts)
10. Don't forget the Religious Right with their deep pockets.
Wed Feb 14, 2018, 09:07 PM
Feb 2018

They, the NRA and Putin are the big $$$ of the GOP...hello midterms. But the Religious Right is praying right now so that makes everything okie dokie.

WestIndianArchie

(386 posts)
12. NRA
Wed Feb 14, 2018, 09:15 PM
Feb 2018

This is outrageous...It is a problem that MUST be solved

1. We have to look at rescinding the corporate charter of the NRA (its chartered in NY state)

2. Hold the gun manufacturers legally liable for their product.

3. Use Big data analysis to spot, those likely to commit mass shootings and round them up.

It has to stop. We have to make it stop, even if our bought and paid for lawmakers will not. This is absolutely insane.

Wednesdays

(17,380 posts)
36. #3 is unconstitutional
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 11:08 AM
Feb 2018

But I think you already knew that. If #1 and #2 were strictly enforced, then #3 would be unnecessary, anyway.

debsy

(530 posts)
13. OMG I was thinking the same exact thing. This is just too much.
Wed Feb 14, 2018, 09:16 PM
Feb 2018

We have got to do something as a nation to make this stop. We aren't safe anywhere! I saw an article about calling for a nationwide school strike - how about just a nationwide strike EVERYWHERE!

 

DoctorJoJo

(1,134 posts)
19. Happy Valentine's Day From The NRA:
Wed Feb 14, 2018, 11:20 PM
Feb 2018

Thinning your ranks since 1871, and now with Trump, stronger than ever! Let's turn this evil around in November!

GusBob

(7,286 posts)
25. The KGB will not be satisfied wilth a bloodless takeover of our country
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 01:16 AM
Feb 2018

We are their sworn enemy.

The cyber war they are winning over our democracy is too pretty for them

There must be blood

SCOTUS has blood on their hands too. Citizen United

IthinkThereforeIAM

(3,076 posts)
40. Paul Erickson, South Dakota Republican...
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 11:54 AM
Feb 2018

... "Getting entangled in the Trump-Russia investigations would be a strange twist of fate for most South Dakotans, but not Paul Erickson.

For him, it might have been predictable.

In a Dec. 3 news story, The New York Times identified Erickson as a potential connection between the Trump campaign and the Russian government. On Jan. 25, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee addressed a letter to Erickson asking him to submit documents and schedule an interview as part of the committee's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election."

[link:http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/trump-putin-and-erickson-russia-probe-just-another-chapter-in/article_e9ed9038-3411-5112-86fa-f64bb0fa6549.html#tracking-source=home-top-story|

He even set up a corporation so as to pay for a Russian lady's, "college costs", who just happens to be a pal of the NRA leadership.

][link:http://dakotafreepress.com/2017/03/27/maria-butina-connects-russians-nra-trump-sibby-and-mathew-wollman/|

bucolic_frolic

(43,173 posts)
41. America is being demoralized
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 12:26 PM
Feb 2018

as adversaries use our freedoms against us. The idea that effort is being bankrolled should be no surprise. Those complicit see an opportunity to divide and conquer and walk off with the spoils. They can only do that if democracy is defeated. They will take public lands, grant others the right to pollute our air and water because it's cheaper for them, and subjugate the indigenous population to work for them. It's a complete cycle operation, and a closed loop system.

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