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In reply to the discussion: As Democrats prep for Comey, some on left want them to give up Russia story [View all]Maven
(10,533 posts)24. There are many on the alt-left who deny Russian intervention because it screws with their narrative
that "neoliberal" Hillary lost due to her "corruption" and weaknesses as a candidate. In other words, they are a perfect counterpart to Putinbots on the right.
BTW, I want single payer too. I'm just not willing to pretend that social justice for women, minorities, GLBTs, etc. should take a backseat to economic issues. Both are equally important.
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As Democrats prep for Comey, some on left want them to give up Russia story [View all]
Blue_Tires
Jun 2017
OP
I'm with the other guy who answered you. Who in the hell on the so-called 'alt-left'
PatrickforO
Jun 2017
#22
There are many on the alt-left who deny Russian intervention because it screws with their narrative
Maven
Jun 2017
#24
no surprise, and just the other day Amie Parnes, was pushing the false narrative that Democrats
still_one
Jun 2017
#30
naw, the Dem caucus has been very circumspect about collusion, well except Maxine Waters...
Thomas Hurt
Jun 2017
#7
Give up "the Russia story"?? The Russians pretty much hand selected someone and installed them in
-Steph-
Jun 2017
#14
We have a president who is trying to destroy our relationship with most of our ALLIES --
pnwmom
Jun 2017
#15
Yep. No Democrats called for dropping the Russia investigation. According to the article,
Squinch
Jun 2017
#32
Good grief! I hope someone is taking names. We have been attacked by a foreign country.
McCamy Taylor
Jun 2017
#35
Total nonsense. A foreign country interfering w/our election is one of the most serious things...
Honeycombe8
Jun 2017
#36