emptywheel

Dave didn't send evidence, he sent speculation. Of course this has nothing to do with my point that Dem memo undermines the Misfud-Papadopoulos story. @AndrewMcCarthy_ makes similar point for different reasons. On the June docs, haven't seen a coherent statement from u or Dave.

Sorry about this dude. My troll QA guy has been remiss of late.

I studied your stuff all day yesterday feeling stupid about asking about your opinions. I made a lengthy post of a EmptyWheel primer on your Russia work. Here it is https://www.facebook.com/arnmenconi/posts/10213845745551419 …

I agree w much of what u wrote but my main problem with Mueller investigation and Russiagate is that I regard them as efforts to push a new Cold War on false premises. I agree w VIPS (all members) that there is no evidence of Russian hacking and I've seen no evidence of (cont'd)

collusion. Only potential collusion (Trump Tower). The social media stuff (a) has not implicated Russian govt (b) probably involves commercial motives (c) is so small to be a joke even if Russian govt. I find Trump's policies pernicious and his mindset to be dangerous (cont'd)

which is a good reason *not* to push him into a hostile relationship w Russia. I think he should be impeached for leaving Paris Accord and for his new nuclear strategic plan. But not for anything related to Russiagate. If he's a crook, he should be investigated for (cont'd)