The comments on that story are… fucking YIKES.

“JWR036 20 hours ago Gotta love this! You go girl! It’s about time someone stood up to big Pharma.”

I was gonna chill with you but I guess you’re just a troll on this shit. Too bad. Blocking you’re sad ass.

No shit Sherlock. I guess you don’t understand how much I understand. Nice.

Trump thinks he can just replace whoever he wants, globally. I really hope the Mexican cartels take care of him sooner rather than later.

no

we’ll see

Yea. Surprised it isn’t bigger news at least in the social media circles. There was this post on Jan 20th here: https://sh.itjust.works/post/31381451. Which lead me to read this letter a bunch of high level security officials sent to Harris … which apparently fell on dead ears, here: https://freespeechforpeople.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/letter-to-vp-harris-111324-1.pdf … and as much as I fucking hate conspiracy theories and the people behind them, there was this data analyst who made an extremely compelling data backed argument here: https://youtu.be/QDWwLDejg8Y

I’ll repaste what I just replied to you…

While it’s true that both Russia and the United States have engaged in foreign interference, Russia’s approach has been notably different and more pervasive in recent years.

Russia’s election interference efforts have indeed been systematic and far-reaching, often focusing on fanning extremism and undermining democratic institutions rather than direct regime change. Key aspects of Russia’s approach include:

1. Global reach: Russian interference has been documented in elections across Europe, the United States, and beyond.

2. Digital tactics: Russia has extensively used cyberattacks, hack-and-leak operations, and online disinformation campaigns to influence elections.

3. Promoting division: Russian efforts often aim to exacerbate existing societal divisions and promote extremist views, including far-right ideologies.

4. Long-term strategy: Russia’s interference is part of a broader geopolitical strategy to weaken adversaries by creating doubt, uncertainty, and distrust in democratic institutions.

5. Evolving sophistication: Russian tactics have become more advanced over time, adapting to new technologies and countermeasures.

While the United States has historically engaged in foreign interventions, often involving regime change through military means, Russia’s recent approach has been more focused on covert influence operations that don’t necessarily involve direct military action. This strategy allows Russia to impact a larger number of countries simultaneously with less risk of direct confrontation.

The scale and persistence of Russian election interference in the last decade have made it a significant global concern, prompting increased awareness and countermeasures from many democratic nations. This widespread and ongoing campaign of influence distinguishes Russia’s recent activities from those of other nations, including the United States, in terms of its scope and potential long-term impact on global democracy.

Citations: [1] https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2019-11-13/russian-interference-threatens-elections-across-the-world-including-ours/ [2] https://www.csis.org/blogs/strategic-technologies-blog/russia-ramps-global-elections-interference-lessons-united-states [3] https://il.boell.org/en/2022/01/25/global-story-election-interference [4] https://news.yale.edu/2020/08/20/rigged-details-long-history-russian-and-us-electoral-interference [5] https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-intelligence-report-alleging-russia-election-interference-shared-with-100-2023-10-20/ [6] https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-disrupts-covert-russian-government-sponsored-foreign-malign-influence [7] https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/new-evidence-shows-how-russias-election-interference-has-gotten-more [8] https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2018/01/05/russia-has-been-meddling-in-foreign-elections-for-decades-has-it-made-a-difference/

Well… and then there’s the now published interference with the voting machines in the swing states that Harris did nothing about. I almost wonder if those 13 million would have come out, would it even have mattered? I understand SCOTUS would’ve said ok so what? But even a fucking requested recount to show there was fuckery going on would’ve at least been the documentation we needed to see to move ahead down the road.

While it’s true that both Russia and the United States have engaged in foreign interference, Russia’s approach has been notably different and more pervasive in recent years.

Russia’s election interference efforts have indeed been systematic and far-reaching, often focusing on fanning extremism and undermining democratic institutions rather than direct regime change. Key aspects of Russia’s approach include:

1. Global reach: Russian interference has been documented in elections across Europe, the United States, and beyond.

2. Digital tactics: Russia has extensively used cyberattacks, hack-and-leak operations, and online disinformation campaigns to influence elections.

3. Promoting division: Russian efforts often aim to exacerbate existing societal divisions and promote extremist views, including far-right ideologies.

4. Long-term strategy: Russia’s interference is part of a broader geopolitical strategy to weaken adversaries by creating doubt, uncertainty, and distrust in democratic institutions.

5. Evolving sophistication: Russian tactics have become more advanced over time, adapting to new technologies and countermeasures.

While the United States has historically engaged in foreign interventions, often involving regime change through military means, Russia’s recent approach has been more focused on covert influence operations that don’t necessarily involve direct military action. This strategy allows Russia to impact a larger number of countries simultaneously with less risk of direct confrontation.

The scale and persistence of Russian election interference in the last decade have made it a significant global concern, prompting increased awareness and countermeasures from many democratic nations. This widespread and ongoing campaign of influence distinguishes Russia’s recent activities from those of other nations, including the United States, in terms of its scope and potential long-term impact on global democracy.

Citations: [1] https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2019-11-13/russian-interference-threatens-elections-across-the-world-including-ours/ [2] https://www.csis.org/blogs/strategic-technologies-blog/russia-ramps-global-elections-interference-lessons-united-states [3] https://il.boell.org/en/2022/01/25/global-story-election-interference [4] https://news.yale.edu/2020/08/20/rigged-details-long-history-russian-and-us-electoral-interference [5] https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-intelligence-report-alleging-russia-election-interference-shared-with-100-2023-10-20/ [6] https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-disrupts-covert-russian-government-sponsored-foreign-malign-influence [7] https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/new-evidence-shows-how-russias-election-interference-has-gotten-more [8] https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2018/01/05/russia-has-been-meddling-in-foreign-elections-for-decades-has-it-made-a-difference/

I guess we can put a wager. $10 on things don’t go fully the bully’s way.

“We know we’re in the wrong. What are you gonna do about it?” ffff

I think it comes to to a lot more than that, bud. I don’t agree with the 13 million that didn’t vote but I understand their frustration.

Then there’s also:

Russia has been widely accused of interfering in the socioeconomic and political stability of other countries through a variety of methods, including cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, election meddling, and leveraging economic tools.

Key Examples of Russian Interference

1. Election Interference:

   • Russia has been implicated in meddling in elections globally, including the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The Kremlin used covert influence campaigns, cyberattacks, and proxy organizations to manipulate public opinion and sow discord.
   • In Europe, Russia has interfered in elections in countries like Ukraine, Germany, and France by supporting fringe political parties, spreading disinformation, and conducting cyberattacks.

2. Economic Leverage:

   • Russia uses state-controlled firms like Gazprom and Sberbank to gain economic influence in regions such as the Balkans. These investments are often designed to deepen dependency on Russia while undermining Western institutions like NATO and the EU.
   • The invasion of Ukraine has caused global economic disruptions, including food shortages and inflation. While sanctions have strained Russia’s economy, Moscow continues to exploit economic tools to exert influence.

3. Destabilization Campaigns:

   • Beyond elections, Russia has engaged in broader destabilization efforts, such as its annexation of Crimea and support for separatist movements in Ukraine. These actions aim to weaken neighboring states’ sovereignty while expanding Russian influence.
   • In Moldova and other post-Soviet states, Russia has sought to subvert democratic processes and maintain control through both overt military aggression and covert operations.

4. Soft Power Tactics:

   • Moscow cultivates influence through cultural and religious institutions, media outlets, and social organizations. These efforts blur the lines between state-sponsored activities and independent initiatives, providing plausible deniability for the Kremlin.

Russia’s interference strategies are part of a broader effort to assert itself as a global power while challenging Western dominance. These actions have drawn widespread condemnation but continue to evolve as Moscow adapts its tactics to avoid detection and attribution.

Citations: [1] https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2766 [2] https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/russias-influence-balkans [3] https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2559 [4] https://www.economicsobservatory.com/ukraine-whats-the-global-economic-impact-of-russias-invasion [5] https://www.csis.org/blogs/strategic-technologies-blog/russia-ramps-global-elections-interference-lessons-united-states [6] https://bti-project.org/en/reports/country-report/RUS [7] https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/experts-react/experts-react-the-us-just-accused-russia-of-meddling/ [8] https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2024/05/the-end-of-the-near-abroad?lang=en&center=russia-eurasia [9] https://academic.oup.com/cjip/article/17/4/449/7769649?login=false

Love that it’s only in the opinion section in Haaretz… smh. At least it’s being reported at all.

Or you could also read these facts:

Robert Mueller did not disagree with the conclusion that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. In fact, his investigation confirmed that Russia engaged in “sweeping and systematic” efforts to influence the election through social media manipulation, cyberattacks, and other methods. However, Mueller’s findings on whether the Trump campaign conspired with Russia or whether President Trump obstructed justice were more nuanced.

Key Points from the Mueller Investigation:

1. Russian Interference: Mueller unequivocally stated that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to benefit Donald Trump’s campaign. This interference included hacking Democratic emails and spreading disinformation.

2. No Criminal Conspiracy: While Mueller found numerous contacts between Trump campaign officials and Russian individuals, he did not establish sufficient evidence to prove a criminal conspiracy between the campaign and Russia beyond a reasonable doubt.

3. Obstruction of Justice: On obstruction, Mueller did not reach a definitive conclusion. His report outlined evidence on both sides but noted that Department of Justice policy prevented him from indicting a sitting president. He explicitly stated that the report “does not exonerate” Trump.

4. Congressional Testimony: During his 2019 testimony, Mueller rejected claims of “total exoneration” by Trump and emphasized the seriousness of Russian interference, warning it remained an ongoing threat to U.S. democracy.

While Mueller’s investigation found no criminal conspiracy, it highlighted significant ethical concerns and vulnerabilities in U.S. democratic processes exposed by Russian interference.

Citations: [1] https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/aba-news-archives/2019/03/mueller-concludes-investigation/ [2] https://apnews.com/article/f109a539220b41218860fa68176a9c98 [3] https://time.com/5610317/mueller-report-myths-breakdown/ [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mueller_report [5] https://www.acslaw.org/projects/the-presidential-investigation-education-project/other-resources/key-findings-of-the-mueller-report/ [6] https://www.justice.gov/archives/sco/file/1373816/dl [7] https://www.npr.org/2024/09/24/g-s1-24189/mueller-investigator-says-russia-interfered-in-2016-and-in-the-2024-election-too [8] https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/inside-the-mueller-report-a-sophisticated-russian-interference-campaign

I guess warfare is the only way to fight off a bully…

We’ll see. Honduras looks like it’s trying to align everyone in the Americas.

“Despite US efforts to thwart it…” Efforts like what? Undermining public education? Crippling access to math and science for minority populations? Those efforts? You have a dumb population… the fuck kind of tech strategy is that?

It sucks for them that the US presi is a Putin asset, now.