bullskin
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In keeping with previous conversations regarding "fake" news, it is interesting to see how different media outlets are spinning the Senate Intelligence Committee's report on Russian interference.
At the very least, both parties appear to accept that the Russians did, indeed, interfere in the 2016 election, even though there is no evidence to support the claim that President Trump understood this at the time.
The committee concludes that "Manafort sought to secretly share internal Campaign information with Kilimnik," "created opportunities for Russian intelligence services to exert influence over, and acquire confidential information on, the Trump campaign," and then "worked with Kilimnik starting in 2016 on narratives that sought to undermine evidence that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. election." (Fox News)
Senator Rubio describes this as "deeply troubling," and acknowledges that communications security systems (used by Manafort and Kilimnik) limited the committee's ability to learn the truth, which brings me to the concern I have repeatedly expressed on this forum. Integrity in government demands that no official should conceal unclassified information from the American people simply to protect himself. In taking office, one assumes responsibility for an entire nation and becomes accountable to its citizens, including the duty of providing the information necessary to make this possible. One cannot "plead the fifth" when, in fact, one represents many. It is not all about "you" under those circumstances.
What has happened to conservative principles such as these? Every American should hold every politician, Republican or Democrat, accountable, and do the same for the news outlets that allow us to make responsible decisions in that regard. Research "News Bias", and do not assume that any popular outlet is also accurate. Most are popular only because they validate the convictions of their audience, which serves only to reinforce their bias. This business model is the driving force behind a divided America.
At the very least, both parties appear to accept that the Russians did, indeed, interfere in the 2016 election, even though there is no evidence to support the claim that President Trump understood this at the time.
The committee concludes that "Manafort sought to secretly share internal Campaign information with Kilimnik," "created opportunities for Russian intelligence services to exert influence over, and acquire confidential information on, the Trump campaign," and then "worked with Kilimnik starting in 2016 on narratives that sought to undermine evidence that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. election." (Fox News)
Senator Rubio describes this as "deeply troubling," and acknowledges that communications security systems (used by Manafort and Kilimnik) limited the committee's ability to learn the truth, which brings me to the concern I have repeatedly expressed on this forum. Integrity in government demands that no official should conceal unclassified information from the American people simply to protect himself. In taking office, one assumes responsibility for an entire nation and becomes accountable to its citizens, including the duty of providing the information necessary to make this possible. One cannot "plead the fifth" when, in fact, one represents many. It is not all about "you" under those circumstances.
What has happened to conservative principles such as these? Every American should hold every politician, Republican or Democrat, accountable, and do the same for the news outlets that allow us to make responsible decisions in that regard. Research "News Bias", and do not assume that any popular outlet is also accurate. Most are popular only because they validate the convictions of their audience, which serves only to reinforce their bias. This business model is the driving force behind a divided America.
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