Who here thinks 45 will encourage Putin

[avebury]

to mess with German elections? We all know that 45 hates strong women and 45 must hate Angela Merkel and Merkel's continuing strong relationship with President Obama.

[no_hypocrisy]

1. The difference here is that I believe Germany would be taking steps right now in preparation

for such a circumstance, unlike us in 2016.

[canetoad]

2. We'll never know

What he says, endorses or encourages if it's not done on the record.

Other than that, the world can only hope that Mueller and his gang are right on top of this. I honestly believe that the state of civilization, as we know it, rests in the hands of a few men. We must trust they have the integrity to carry this through.

[VOX]

3. Feels like Putin is the alpha male in this bromance...

I can easily envision #45 all a-flutter in the presence of his higher power. Putin's sharp enough to allow Dipshit (with his self-absorbed super-powers) to think HE's the "decider" for the annexation of the U.S. to Russia.

[underpants]

4. I agree. I've said here several times...

that I wouldn't be surprised if there is a cyber attack while Putin can sit and watch Trump squirm. Or shortly thereafter. Remember Putin moved on the Ukraine right after the Olympics.