Ypu might not have heard about this on CNN
" But in Thursday’s remarks, Trump reserved his most pointed criticism for Russia: He condemned its actions in Ukraine, which is a major concern for Poland and other Eastern and Central European nations that are wary of Moscow’s attempt to reassert its dominance in its historic sphere of influence, as well its support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in that country’s civil war, and he urged Russia to “join the community of responsible nations in our fight against common enemies and in defense of civilization itself.”
Somewhat stronger than "Tell Vladimir I can be more flexible after the election". Which do you prefer?
No sanctions have been eased despite the continuing innuendo that easing sanctions was the quid pro quo offered in return for Russia stealing and having published the truth. If there was collusion, what has Trump paid off with?
Regulations are being eased on oil and gas production, which threatens
Russia's primary source of income.
You mentioned the tomahawks in Syria, which signaled that we are no longer bending over backward to avoid stepping on Russia's toes.
Yes, we need to work with russia on a lot of things - as equals or from a position of strength, neither of which was displayed by Obama. I am happy to see the occupant of the WH standing up to Russia and others, representing the interests of the US. We didn't see that under Obama and I expected not to see it under Hillary.
But foreign policy is only one thing, and the Democrats are against everything. And in many cases, it doesn't matter what he does, they are against it. It is not a response designed to help the country - it is a response designed to help the party.
A good example is the current furor over what exactly was said to Putin about election hacking in that two hour meeting. Apparently it was more than "Cut it out", but we don't know for sure. and since we don't know for sure, the commentary is that "probably" Trump didn't push it, and/or that "probably" he accepted Putin's denials. It doesn't matter, since whatever was said is going to be labeled either wrong or not enough, we know that. I gleaned this from listening to ABC and CNN this morning. Always, buried deep in the commentary, is a disclaimer. Sort of like, "We don't know that Mr. Jones is having an affair with Mrs. Smith, but it is reported that his son talked to a girl who is a friend of the Smith's daughter, so it seems suspicious. But there is no evidence of the reported affair. Yet." (BTW, that is "smoke")
I'll just say it again. I didn't vote for him. I liked several others much more. I like some of the things he is doing. Others I do not. I do not consider his behavior a role model. But it is plain that the left is united in attacking him on all fronts, for every thing, and using innuendo freely to do so. Some of those attacks are unfair. The ones that are fair do not excuse the unfair ones.
I would like to see the two sides working at least for the good of the country. But it cannot happen while the left is at war with him.
