Red Mosquito

96583UP wrote:Clinton’s campaign manager, Robby Mook, said on Sunday that “experts are telling us that Russian state actors broke into the DNC, stole these emails, [and are] releasing these emails for the purpose of helping Donald Trump”.

Someone should tell the Ruskies not to release sensitive info at the same time as San Diego Comic Con.

Interesting piece to help understand Trump appeal, for those willing:

http://www.theamericanconservative.com/ ... or-whites/

Fun little read!

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/tru ... onnections

I didn't get a chance to fully immerse myself in the DNC e-mail leaks, but it doesn't sound like it was the bombshell many were expecting. Am I correct in this?

Monkey_Driven wrote:I didn't get a chance to fully immerse myself in the DNC e-mail leaks, but it doesn't sound like it was the bombshell many were expecting. Am I correct in this?

There is pretty expansive coordination with the media to Hilldog in a positive light, but that's not a revelation in any sense. The have been awaiting her 2016 run since late 2008. The biggest 'wow' is the matching of the campaign donor list to potential federal appointments (ambassadors and such).

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/tru ... ly-a-thing

Sigh.

tragabigzanda wrote:

Bi_3 wrote:

Monkey_Driven wrote:I didn't get a chance to fully immerse myself in the DNC e-mail leaks, but it doesn't sound like it was the bombshell many were expecting. Am I correct in this?

There is pretty expansive coordination with the media to Hilldog in a positive light, but that's not a revelation in any sense. The have been awaiting her 2016 run since late 2008. The biggest 'wow' is the matching of the campaign donor list to potential federal appointments (ambassadors and such).

I think this is understating their role in actively fighting Bernie's campaign. I agree, it's no surprise to us older folks who've seen a number of rigged elections over the years. But that shouldn't detract from the outrage.

I'm very much a noob when it comes to legal campaigning, but was anything in these leaks blatantly illegal or just morally iffy?

Monkey_Driven wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:

Bi_3 wrote:

Monkey_Driven wrote:I didn't get a chance to fully immerse myself in the DNC e-mail leaks, but it doesn't sound like it was the bombshell many were expecting. Am I correct in this?

There is pretty expansive coordination with the media to Hilldog in a positive light, but that's not a revelation in any sense. The have been awaiting her 2016 run since late 2008. The biggest 'wow' is the matching of the campaign donor list to potential federal appointments (ambassadors and such).

I think this is understating their role in actively fighting Bernie's campaign. I agree, it's no surprise to us older folks who've seen a number of rigged elections over the years. But that shouldn't detract from the outrage.

I'm very much a noob when it comes to legal campaigning, but was anything in these leaks blatantly illegal or just morally iffy?

Maybe more like financially profitable if Sanders sued.

Otherwise, most of the emails were fairly tame. It's kinda neat to see how the party works with the media (and manipulates them), though.

BurtReynolds wrote:

Monkey_Driven wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:

Bi_3 wrote:

Monkey_Driven wrote:I didn't get a chance to fully immerse myself in the DNC e-mail leaks, but it doesn't sound like it was the bombshell many were expecting. Am I correct in this?

There is pretty expansive coordination with the media to Hilldog in a positive light, but that's not a revelation in any sense. The have been awaiting her 2016 run since late 2008. The biggest 'wow' is the matching of the campaign donor list to potential federal appointments (ambassadors and such).

I think this is understating their role in actively fighting Bernie's campaign. I agree, it's no surprise to us older folks who've seen a number of rigged elections over the years. But that shouldn't detract from the outrage.

I'm very much a noob when it comes to legal campaigning, but was anything in these leaks blatantly illegal or just morally iffy?

Maybe more like financially profitable if Sanders sued.

Otherwise, most of the emails were fairly tame. It's kinda neat to see how the party works with the media (and manipulates them), though.

I agree. Thanks for answering my questions everyone.

bune wrote:http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/trump-putin-yes-it-s-really-a-thing

Sigh.

classic b

This Trump and Putin thing is scary, but in the interest of fairness, is there any evidence of the media colluding with the DNC to help get Hillary elected?

The DNC actively coordinated against the election of a 120 year old communist muppet to represent the party in the fall.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

#nevertrump

bart wrote:The DNC actively coordinated against the election of a 120 year old communist muppet to represent the party in the fall.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

It wasn't even necessary, but its in a politician's nature to be corrupt.

do conventions usually happen back-to-back like this? Seems like they were farther apart.

I never thought I'd be lauding Sarah Silverman - but her calling the 'Bernie or Bust' chanters "ridiculous" was spot on

"Bust" in this instance means Trump wins.

It's just making this guy more and more happy the longer they drag this out

Corey Booker speech underwhelming in inspiration; overwhelming on spraying it while saying it

tragabigzanda wrote:I'm totally willing to endure a Trump presidency if it means the Dems will learn a couple hard lessons.

This is so reckless.