“LOL @ Democrats suddenly trusting Russia not to have manipulated the votes, just because this time they made it look like there was a blue wave. Pretty suspicious!”

- Conservative oped column, Early December 2018

That first sentence makes it sound like he feels bad the Russians are going to have to work so hard to interfere. He’s sympathetic to them.

Trumpworld (as told in the first person of DJT):

Barrack & Hillary were soft on Russia (look at how they responded to Syria & Crimea)
The relationship between the USA & Russia had never been worse (until I met with Putin for the 4th time in a year, this year, it went great!)
Russia, and some other people ('lotta people out there), interfered in 2016 and colluded with the Dems
I don't like the investigation of that interference/collusion because it hasn't turned up Hillary's server
I don't think Russia will do anything this time around because they're going to visit the WH in the fall and it will be great (again!)
If Russia does interfere again (or is it the first time? remember, it might not have been them last time), it will be really hard for them to collude with the Dems because I'm being so tough on them (whilst maintaining the best relationship with them, ever! And why shouldn't we have a good relationship?)
Draining the swamp means getting people that disagree with me to (a) be fired, (b) resign, (c) be stripped of prior security clearance, and/or (d) not run for re-election

Did I forget anything?

- grab them by the pussy

Today:

This would be a 5 point drop in approval from what we saw in the last poll conducted entirely before the meetup. If it gets backed up by other polling, he is going to have to do a lot more than buy off farmers.

everything seems to be going well

I've been pretty vocal with "friends" of mine who are pro Trump, pro standing for the anthem, etc. that associate those things with supporting veterans. When I contradict their beliefs, they are appalled. I've had more than one person ask "well where did you serve?" as if I didn't see conflict or something that my liberal veteran beliefs wouldn't mean as much. When I explain that I was in combat in three separate conflicts, including two initiated by a republican, they still dismiss me as if I have no idea what I'm talking about. The far right Trump supporters have now basically used the whole fake-news attitude to dismiss anything and everything. It has gotten to me lately. Like, really affected me and my attitude towards things and humanity, at least in this country

It’s almost impossible to even have a conversation with people now. Appreciate your viewpoint and your service to the country.

I know there are plenty of rational people in the world, they are likely not calling as much attention to themselves.

So did Giuliani leak this tape thinking it was good for Trump (it’s not)? Or did Cohen leak this tape to remind his boss how much worse it can get, if he is cut loose?

it is scary how ignorant some of these characters are

I'd bet the former. Also, 1 public opinion point shall be awarded to team Cohen for confirming that the payment should be by check.

It's now treated like common knowledge that lanny davis released this

So team Cohen then, but not necessarily for the reason I speculated.

Either way it’s combative now

You guys should really be watching this show

I mean, previously “known,” but now...confirmed.