Collins: WH decision to not implement Russian sanctions perplexing

[riversedge]

Source: the hill



By Brett Samuels - 01/30/18 08:56 AM EST



Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Tuesday said it’s “perplexing” that the Trump administration opted to not implement additional sanctions on Russia for meddling in the 2016 election.

"The one thing we know for sure already is the Russians did attempt to meddle in our election. And not only should there be a price to pay in terms of sanctions, but also we need to put safeguards in place right now for the elections for this year,” Collins said on CNN’s “New Day.”

The Senate passed a bill last year by a vote of 98-2 approving increased sanctions on Russia in response to the country’s interference in the 2016 election. The bill also passed by a wide margin in the House.

The Trump administration told Congress on Monday that the legislation itself serves as enough of a deterrent and, as a result, the actual sanctions would not be implemented.........................................

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/371353-collins-white-houses-decision-not-to-implement-new-russian-sanctions

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[hatrack]

1. "Troubled", Senator? "Concerned"?

Go fuck yourself, Susan.

[Zoonart]

8. Yep!

So over her quizling act. So full of shite.

[lagomorph777]

21. Gosh, it's mildly worrisome

that America is being consumed by its worst enemy.

[cstanleytech]

28. I wish that there was an infinity emoji on the DU. nt

[Arkansas Granny]

2. Not perplexing at all to me. He plans to run in 2020 and knows he'll need all the help he can get.

[Gore1FL]

3. I can't imaging how this is perplexing.

It's pretty simple; the president is a Traitor, Senator.

[Bleacher Creature]

4. This story captures the entirety of Susan Collins.

She's always good for a carefully worded quote criticizing the Trump Administration (seriously, "perplexing"?), but will almost certainly proceed to do NOTHING.

[cstanleytech]

29. That's not true, she will vote for whatever she is told to vote for when they need her vote.

[LiberalLovinLug]

40. "I find it perplexing that I continue to support a traitor"

"Why do I do it?....

Oh right, my brainwashed constituents and the extra bonus $ from the tax scam bill"

[bunny planet]

5. ....

I think the word you're looking for is 'incriminating' Susan....perplexing just doesn't cover it.

[getagrip_already]

6. when will the thesaurus run out of bland words....

for the gop to use instead of the actual appropriate words?

Unhelpful, unfortunate, problematic.....

They will probably just recycle them I guess, though it is against their religion to recycle they will make an exception.

[reflection]

7. it's only perplexing if you're a blithering idiot

which she is not, so that tells you what she is. Shame!

[bronxiteforever]

9. By golly gee wilikers!

[world wide wally]

10. One word:

Duh

[Nitram]

11. LOL! "Perplexing?" Get a brain, Collins!

It's plain as the nose on your face. Can you spell "COLLUSION?" How about, "TREASON?"

[Liberalagogo]

12. Susan

Try pulling you head out of your ass sometime.

[Sam McGee]

13. WTeverlovingF??????

Senator Collins, a Repulbicon, says Trump's refusal to issue sanctions against Russia is "perplexing."

WTF???

No, fool, it's not "perplexing." Trump will do nothing against PUtin who is Trump's financier and his controlling agent.

It's that simple. Too bad you are too goddam stupid to figure it out. Or does Trump have something on you?

[Freethinker65]

14. Try a little bit harder Senator. I'm sure you can figure it out.

[denbot]

15. Sound and fury signifying

TREASON!

[WhiteTara]

16. I'll say it again. You negotiate like a girl.

Not a Senator, nor a grown up; but a girl. Perplexed? How about outraged and move to impeach RIGHT NOW.

Yes, yes, I know, Impeachment is a duty of the House, but Senators have gravitas and she should be wielding power right now to enforce the law.

[DetlefK]

17. Can we quote Trump on that?

How about... "The legislation to deport illegal immigrants serves as enough of a deterrent and, as a result, the actual deportations will not be implemented."

[GeorgeGist]

18. Maine's decision to elect this simpleton is perplexing.

[C_U_L8R]

19. Perplexing? Does it really confuse you?

It's pretty straightforward if you think about it... and do something about it

[bucolic_frolic]

20. Think hard, Susan

Get your thinking cap. You know, from Romper Room, remember?

[AllyCat]

22. There are a number of "perplexing" things about you too Ms. Collins.

Starting with your continued support of the entire IQ45 regime. Yes, support. You can say one thing, but your actions show support. Come back to us when you are able to show what to do about this "perplexing" situation.

[dhill926]

23. whoa! strong words there, Senator....

[Merlot]

24. The only perplexing thing is her choice of the workd "perplexing."

[JDC]

25. I'm starting to feel sorry for her. She's incompetent.

A liar at worst. I suggest mostly just out of touch with reality and more than a touch of willful ignorance.


On Edit: I do not feel sorry for her. That is sarcasm

[llmart]

26. Seriously????

Perplexing???

What on earth is perplexing about what the asswipe in the WH does any more, Susan? This is not a game where someone says, "oh, it was perplexing that he ran that play or moved his knight at this time". This is our f***ing democracy here you imbecile!

Is there no one else in Maine that they could get to represent them?

[old guy]

27. Just go away Collins.

[Butterflylady]

30. Perplexing?

Has she been paying any attention to what he says at all. Talk about being in a bubble! My gosh lady, get a brain.

[yellowcanine]

31. No, it is outrageous, Susan.

Perplexing my left testicle.

[TomCADem]

32. Where do Bernie and Rand Paul stand on Russia Sanctions?

Nt

[Adrahil]

33. LOL... it's not perplexing if you're paying attention! NT

[usaf-vet]

34. Is she really that dumb? Trouble perplexed?

Simple he is in bed with the Russians. Wake the F up Susie. This is the whole point. Trump doesn't want to Pi$$ off Putin because Putin has dirt on Trump and will spill it to get what he (Putin) wants. Sanctions would cut Putin off from billions of dollars he has squirrel away in off shore accounts.

If Trump doesn't apply the sanctions he gets two things in return. 1. No embarrassing/illegal evidence on Trump and 2. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ and more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ from Russia to dig Trump out of the deep financial hole he is in.

No wonder the country seems to be going down the $hitter.

[EllieBC]

35. It's not "perplexing", Susan. Stop playing like this is a shocker.

Everyone knew he'd pull some crap like this.

[Gothmog]

36. No, it is not perplexing-trump fears the pee tape

Link to tweet

[Mr. Ected]

37. If you're not part of the solution, Susan, YOU ARE THE PROBLEM

These tepid pseudo-attacks are useless.

Go eff yourself, Mrs. Collins.

[GoCubsGo]

38. "Perplexing" is not the word one should use for it, you solt.

Try "treasonous." Your boy, Trump, is now officially a puppet of the Kremlin. And,the fact that you have been sitting there letting it happen makes you complicit. Go fuck yourself, Susan.

[Vinca]

39. Odd, isn't it Sue? But play your cards right and you, too, can get donations in rubles.

[workinclasszero]

41. Perplexing huh?

Senator Collins thoughts and prayers are with you America as Trump and Putin's jackboots snuff out the rule of law and democracy in America.