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What the "Clinton campaign" said was factually accurate or evidence based opinions Renew Deal Mar 2017 #1
I believe that Professor Cohen is suggesting that Democrats guillaumeb Mar 2017 #2
Even in the most innocent light he's a unwitting agent. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2017 #21
This pro-Putin article by Putin apologist Cohen was already thoroughly debunked at DU wishstar Mar 2017 #3
If you wish to accuse the author as a way of dismissing the content of the guillaumeb Mar 2017 #6
This is an opinion article, so who the author is makes all the difference. DanTex Mar 2017 #18
Much of what is posted here is opinion. guillaumeb Mar 2017 #48
Opinions from credible sources are worth more than opinions from, say, Rush Limbaugh. DanTex Mar 2017 #54
Using the term "plain facts" to talk of what are so-far simply allegations of Russian involvement guillaumeb Mar 2017 #57
Using the term "simply allegations" to talk of what are established facts of Russian involvement DanTex Mar 2017 #62
Cohen is wrong. This is also about politics. Attacking Trump and weaking him in the public eye is TeamPooka Mar 2017 #26
Attacking Trump on the basis of so-far unsubstantiated allegation guillaumeb Mar 2017 #49
They (democratic congresspersons) are pushing for... Blanks Mar 2017 #56
There are plenty of allegations, guillaumeb Mar 2017 #58
Right, my point is that it's to early to call to impeach... Blanks Mar 2017 #63
And your point is Cohen's point in the article. guillaumeb Mar 2017 #64
How the hell does this author think we can have this "impartial investigation of the facts" pnwmom Mar 2017 #76
I cannot answer for the author. guillaumeb Mar 2017 #78
Nope, so many were meeting w Russians and repeatedly LIED bettyellen Mar 2017 #4
I agree that the lies and the meetings look damaging. guillaumeb Mar 2017 #7
Look up Cohen's ridiculous defenses of Putin, it's astounding the pretzels he twists himself into bettyellen Mar 2017 #9
What if we look at Putin as a nationalist? guillaumeb Mar 2017 #10
And ignore his interference in European and American elections- because that's not nationalism... bettyellen Mar 2017 #13
The US also has a long history of interference in foreign elections. guillaumeb Mar 2017 #16
So what? Does that mean we are supposed to pretend Putin didn't interfere in ours? DanTex Mar 2017 #23
we are not to pretend, but Cohen is basically asking that the case guillaumeb Mar 2017 #44
No, that's not at all what he's doing. DanTex Mar 2017 #52
Already been covered in another thread. Crunchy Frog Mar 2017 #5
The voters are the ones who need to be impressed. guillaumeb Mar 2017 #8
This article and the surrounding discussion have nothing to do with "impressing the voters" Crunchy Frog Mar 2017 #36
You are entitled to your opinion of The Nation, and Cohen. guillaumeb Mar 2017 #50
Under a different title. guillaumeb Mar 2017 #11
Don't know if you noticed - you are the only one defending this author and their weak ass premise. TeamPooka Mar 2017 #27
YES! +100 Thanks for calling out the bull****! skylucy Mar 2017 #29
Which proves that what Cohen says is incorrect? guillaumeb Mar 2017 #51
I did not see where he advocated allowing the case to build before calling for impeachment. Crunchy Frog Mar 2017 #37
Certainly: guillaumeb Mar 2017 #53
I guess I interpret that passage differently than you do. n/t Crunchy Frog Mar 2017 #60
How do you interpret it? guillaumeb Mar 2017 #61
I'm sorry. I'm not going to get into further discussion with someone whose made 4,000 posts Crunchy Frog Mar 2017 #66
JPR are lovin' Stephen F. Cohen womanofthehills Mar 2017 #25
No! Why is this apologist for Putin being quoted here? MineralMan Mar 2017 #12
A pursuit of the truth is one thing, and that should continue. guillaumeb Mar 2017 #14
And that is the process that is ongoing. MineralMan Mar 2017 #17
I feel that Cohen is a credible commenter on politics and Russia. guillaumeb Mar 2017 #19
Cohen has consistently supported Putin. MineralMan Mar 2017 #22
My impression, from reading the article and the comments, Crunchy Frog Mar 2017 #34
Yes. It's not enough to just say that a publication or a writer MineralMan Mar 2017 #35
I disagree on the assessment of The Nation. guillaumeb Mar 2017 #46
OK. You disagree. MineralMan Mar 2017 #68
Stephen Cohen - Putin's Pal womanofthehills Mar 2017 #24
Exactly. JPR is where I would expect this article to be posted. MineralMan Mar 2017 #31
I agree! +100 skylucy Mar 2017 #30
It's an odd article... eniwetok Mar 2017 #15
Alger Hiss. guillaumeb Mar 2017 #20
We need detente with Russia. David__77 Mar 2017 #28
Did you forget the :sarcasm: smilie? MineralMan Mar 2017 #32
Russia invade Crimea...and interfered with our elections...they Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #41
The Soviets invaded Afghanistan... David__77 Mar 2017 #69
Disagree - Russia Is Actively Trying To Undermine US Democracy TomCADem Mar 2017 #33
I call Bullshit... Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #38
Sure, nothing to see there. That's why like 10 Russians associated with this thing have dropped Warren DeMontague Mar 2017 #39
So Democrats are supposed to still play nice in the sand box with the deplorables LiberalLovinLug Mar 2017 #40
I'd like to read what his spouse, Katrina vanden Heuvel, has to say. oasis Mar 2017 #42
Jill Stein was on the Kremlin payroll bluedye33139 Mar 2017 #73
Why all the pro-Ryussia pro-Putin bullshit being posted around here? Foamfollower Mar 2017 #43
Cohen evolved from a Soviet apologist to a Putin apologist. Fuck him nt geek tragedy Mar 2017 #45
The Pathetic Lives of Putins American Dupes geek tragedy Mar 2017 #47
OK. So if a steam roller was heading your way full force and you knew you were going to be hit by it caroldansen Mar 2017 #55
I missed something in your argument. guillaumeb Mar 2017 #59
Cohen on the Ukraine bluedye33139 Mar 2017 #65
Thanks ... LenaBaby61 Mar 2017 #67
Russia is a mafia nation; trump is at least partly being controlled/influenced by them; TheFrenchRazor Mar 2017 #70
Are you kidding me?!!! Nevermypresident Mar 2017 #71
+1 bluedye33139 Mar 2017 #72
Not my intent to insult. guillaumeb Mar 2017 #74
The problem with that idea is that it presupposes that, even if DT IS in league with Putin now, pnwmom Mar 2017 #75
But if what you posit is in fact true, guillaumeb Mar 2017 #77
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