• hitmyspot
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    11 days ago

    Yes, it’s a worry. However, look at America where Russian election interference led to Trump. Then he did illegal things was impeached but is now reelected and faces no consequences as he was able to slow walk the courts.

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      11 days ago

      In 2016 Russian influence campaigns targeted both Clinton and Trump to sow mistrust in the democratic process so it’s not the whole story. This year Trump, on his own (and his billionaire friends) won by a landslide in terms of popular vote. There was interference for sure but it’s not enough to affect elections by this margin. It’s being told like that to absolve ourselves from bearing responsibility for creating a reality where half of the population feels left out to the point where they want to demolish everything.

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        11 days ago

        I think you’re missing the point. You’re asking for due process rather than a redo. I’m pointing out that an election from 8 years ago with known interference faced no real consequences as once they are in power, the consequences go away.