Wednesday, August 08, 2018

The Young Turks LIVE! Special Election Coverage 08.07.18

There is no such thing as minor issues with any voting. The elections are being determined by a very small margin and every vote is vital to the people.

What is this Green Party stuff? I understand there are some Liberals that have their differences with Democratic policies, but, there is the issue of Russia attached to their presidential hopeful Jill Stein. She was at the same table as what’s his name, the General. Mike Flynn. What was that all about? Why is Flynn a pariah and she isn’t along with her party?

I don’t like the over exposure the USA has to Russia at this point in time. I think Americans have a right to be intolerant of any political candidate and their affiliates when Russia comes into plain sight.

There is a difference between peace talks and denuclearization to achieve a place where generations can enjoy life without fear of the other and succumbing to Russian influence in American politics. If any party has the right to bring objections regarding candidates that cozy up to corruption from foreign countries such as Russia the Democrats do.

We have witnessed a victory in a presidential election influenced by Russian interference through social media, through illegitimate monies through a Russian operative to hacking into a major party’s campaign websites, including the DCCC. Jill Stein was just as cozy with Vladimir Putin at that dinner table as Mike Flynn.

I think voters need to clearly understand there is real scepticism about the Green Party’s priorities. I am worried about the country and those in leadership that view Russia as a benign influence in American democracy. The USA has a generous spirit in the world, but, allowing other countries influence in our elections and governance is wrong. It is wrong for any USA leader to cast even a shadow of doubt in loyalty to allies. Jill Stein was wrong to be in that room and at that table. There are summits to carry out that level of diplomacy.