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| Joseph Farah: 9 facts you should know about these 'Russian hacks' |
| 2016-12-15 |
| [WND] May I be so bold as to present some key, undisputed facts with regard to the kerfuffle over allegations ‐ including some by the CIA ‐ the Russian government hacked into the computers of the Democratic National Committee to find embarrassing emails in hopes of swaying the 2016 presidential election to Donald Trump? 1. No one is alleging that the Russians hacked into election computers to change votes. Nevertheless, some of the hysterical rhetoric from Democrats seems determined to give that impression to their low-information voters. 2. If the Russians did hack into the computers of the DNC, released documents embarrassing to Democrats and it impacted the election (something that could never be proved, of course) this would be exposing the truth of something the Democrats were trying to hide. Isn’t more information always better than less for those earnestly trying to make the right decision on how to vote? 3. Hasn’t Russia since the Cold War days always used disinformation techniques to promote its interests and impact U.S. elections, American opinion, etc.? And, at the end of the day, isn’t this simply another form of propaganda? Usually, propaganda is one-sided information or even flat-out lies that are used to sway opinion. In this case, it would appear the information supposedly disseminated was accurate and truthful, just kept secret by the Democrats. Again, Russia isn’t being accused of changing votes through hacking of election systems. It is being accused to trying to persuade Americans by giving them accurate information they were previously denied. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #6 Reset |
| Posted by: P2Kontheroad 2016-12-15 19:07 |
| #5 If the CIA ever does agree to a hearing with the House, and I were to be a congress-critter, here's question #1 to the Klingon at the microphone: "Based on your agency's review, are there any emails in this group that are not genuine -- that is, were not written by the people who are listed as the authors of the emails?" Boy wouldn't that be a fun answer, as the CIA then would have to testify that yes, all these emails came from Hillary, Podesta, Huma, Ms. Cheryl, etc. |
| Posted by: Steve White 2016-12-15 18:09 |
| #4 But I thought communism is cool? |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2016-12-15 12:00 |
| #3 One very pertinent fact was left off of this list: We know the Democrats lie. They all lie about everything and in all likelihood they are lying about this too. |
| Posted by: Abu Uluque 2016-12-15 11:56 |
| #2 The first point in the 9 facts is the only relevant one. The liberals are trying to make it appear voting machines were hacked. My own points, beyond that one. (1) Podesta was hacked because he was stupid and careless with secrets. (2) Emails were released and not a single one has even been denied as untrue. (3) Hacks were 'once removed' from Russia whatever that means. Painting of the security services as being in lock-step about the hacking is a fiction created by the NY Times. (4) British Ambassador to Uzbekistan says he was handed a thumb drive of info from a disgruntled Democrat sick of the way the party was treating Bernie and he gave it to Assange. |
| Posted by: rjschwarz 2016-12-15 11:44 |
| #1 Even if Russia did hack and did influence the election (unproven), why would that Trump's fault? Would not the responsible parties be those who had inadequate IT security? That would be the DNC and various agencies in the Executive branch of the government? |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2016-12-15 09:28 |