March 2, 2018: Phalanx of Intelligence, Twisting In The Wind, Unmistakable Conclusion

In an editorial appearing in The New York Times, the paper asserted that tRUMP is “blind to Russia's threat”. “The phalanx of intelligence chiefs who testified on Capitol Hill delivered a chilling message,” wrote the editors, “not only did Russia interfere in the 2016 election, it is already meddling in the 2018 election by using a digital strategy to exacerbate the country's political and social divisions...

“It's particularly striking that four of the men who gave this warning to the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday—C.I.A. Director, Mike Pompeo; the director of national intelligence, Dan Coats; the F.B.I. Director, Christopher Wray; and the Defense Intelligence Agency director, Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley—were all appointed by Trump” (1)

The editors note that tRUMP is not completely oblivious concerning Russia's behavior, but that he “continues refuse to even acknowledge the malevolent Russian role.” (2) Indeed, NSA (National Security Agency) Director Mike Rogers, testified before Congress this week that he has yet to receive any instructions from the White House concerning a response to the threat dumbfounding Connecticut Senator Reed. The director informed the senators that indeed this country has powerful cyber weapons that can be brought to bear. Unfortunately, no one asked the director why he hadn't reached the White House to ask for directions. Instead, we find the heads of relevant departments twisting in the wind.

The unmistakable conclusion one is left to draw is this: tRUMP is not blind to the Russian threat. In fact tRUMP knows all about the threat; has been an eager participant in the Russian effort; a willing volunteer in the subversion of the country's electoral process; an eager accessory to the crimes. Precisely why he has been so obsequious to Putin, such willing clay in Putin's hands remains to be fully explored. But one thing is sure: follow the money.

“an' Br'er Putin he jus' laugh and laugh”

Impeach and Imprison

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1. “Mr. Trump is Blind to Russia's Threat” The New York Times Editorial. Thursday
   February 15, 2018. Page A30
2. Ibid.