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Rhiannon12866

(223,704 posts)
Sun Sep 8, 2024, 08:50 PM Sep 2024

'Reagan must be rolling in his grave': Rep. Goldman blasts GOP on enabling Russian election meddling - Jen Psaki - MSNBC



Rep. Dan Goldman breaks down the DOJ's new indictments against Russian agents for widespread meddling attempts ahead of the 2024 US election. - Aired on 09/08/2024.
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'Reagan must be rolling in his grave': Rep. Goldman blasts GOP on enabling Russian election meddling - Jen Psaki - MSNBC (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Sep 2024 OP
Yes, Reagan would only endorse Iranian election meddling. (nt) Pinback Sep 2024 #1
He was also extremely tough on Russia (then USSR), made things tough for Gorbachev who had instituted more progressive Rhiannon12866 Sep 2024 #3
They actually have free elections in Iran? paleotn Sep 2024 #6
In case it's not clear, Pinback Sep 2024 #9
FUCK Reagan Skittles Sep 2024 #2
Does Hell have graves? BlueKota Sep 2024 #4
Reagan spawned Trump. 50 Shades Of Blue Sep 2024 #5
They're all for it because they want what Putin has. paleotn Sep 2024 #7
Well said. I have no idea why this plan still isn't evident to all Americans Rhiannon12866 Sep 2024 #8
Russia, once again. And these Clown Dupes fall for it. MagaSmash Sep 2024 #10
if they say "russia" three times it goes away, by itself, in 2 weeks. rampartd Sep 2024 #11

Rhiannon12866

(223,704 posts)
3. He was also extremely tough on Russia (then USSR), made things tough for Gorbachev who had instituted more progressive
Sun Sep 8, 2024, 09:31 PM
Sep 2024

Policies - glasnost and perestroika (openness and economic reforms). Reagan's tough stance towards the USSR caused the Russian hardliners to force Gorbachev to scale them back. And then there was his famous "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" speech.



paleotn

(19,427 posts)
6. They actually have free elections in Iran?
Sun Sep 8, 2024, 11:36 PM
Sep 2024

Rhetorical question. In Iran, vote, don't vote, they don't care. It doesn't matter, really. The regime remains the same, thus nothing much to meddle with.

Pinback

(12,905 posts)
9. In case it's not clear,
Mon Sep 9, 2024, 07:34 AM
Sep 2024

I’m referring to the Iran-Contra secret arms deal that Reagan’s criminals perpetrated to keep Jimmy Carter from getting re-elected.

paleotn

(19,427 posts)
7. They're all for it because they want what Putin has.
Sun Sep 8, 2024, 11:39 PM
Sep 2024

Full control by fascists and theocrats. Democracy is dead. The Republic buried. They can grift and steal till their heart's content. That's the real play here.

Rhiannon12866

(223,704 posts)
8. Well said. I have no idea why this plan still isn't evident to all Americans
Sun Sep 8, 2024, 11:51 PM
Sep 2024

Or why anyone would consider voting for a convicted felon who went bankrupt 6 times and is running to lead the government he attempted to overthrow...

rampartd

(719 posts)
11. if they say "russia" three times it goes away, by itself, in 2 weeks.
Mon Sep 9, 2024, 11:25 AM
Sep 2024

so why the hell won't trump "just go away?"{

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