The near-uniformity of elite opinion on Trump (ferocious opposition) means that nobody of stature feels moved to question the Russia smears.
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Replying to @mtracey
Of course there are legitimate reasons to oppose Trump. But the resulting conformity produces serious blindspots -- people should be aware.
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Replying to @mtracey
Questioning the smears inevitably brings accusations of "supporting Trump" -- which can have severe reputational/professional consequences.
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Replying to @mtracey
It's an ideal position for HRC. She can toss out basically whatever slurs she wants, and never have to worry about concerted elite pushback.
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Replying to @mtracey
You've been banging this drum for a while, so I'd love to hear you actual opinion. The majority opinion seems to be, 1/2
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"Trump is too much of a Putin fan, and there is some evidence that he has been compromised in some way by them". Do you disagree?
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Replying to @mtracey
"No" he hasn't been compromised or "No" we don't have sufficient evidence to say that he was?
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Replying to @SholomN
There is no reason to believe that he has been "compromised," which is itself a loaded term
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Replying to @mtracey
I'm defining "compromised" that as president he would deal with Russia not strictly on the basis of US national interest
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That's not an apt definition. "Compromised" implies actively subverted by hostile forces.
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Replying to @mtracey
I don't agree, but we can use a different word if you'd like. Just to restate, the argument is that there is reason to suspect 1/2
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that Trump as president would operate vis-a-vis Russia not strictly on the basis of US national interested. You reject this?
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