In the news lately we've been hearing that Russian hacking intentionally targeted Hillary Clinton and the DNC, with the intent of putting Trump in the Presidency.
Well, if so, I surely hope Russia is happy, because it worked.
I have to say, I'm impressed. I've been to Russia and, although I loved the people and had a great time, I'd give the infrastructure a C at best. Lots of potholes and grand old buildings with painted over cracks. That a country struggling to keep up appearances was able to find the time, talent, and resources to hack-attack is amazing, but perhaps also an indication of warped priorities.
I must say I'm also sad. Russia is a magnificent country peopled by big-hearted folks with steely resolve. They make for excellent allies but can be relentless enemies. I'd much prefer the former, and so would most Russians, if you asked. So this alleged hacking is depressing because it widens the divide between our peoples rather than bridging it.
Now, I'd like to speak directly to any Russian's reading this (highly unlikely, but hey, maybe):
My Russian Friends, I know you like or at least admire us. This in despite the fact we've saddled you with our fast-food culture and cheesiest of chain restaurants. You should know that most of us like you too. We admire how the Kremlin looks, and envy the vast open spaces that are even vaster and more open than our vast open spaces. We kind of like the idea of 'Siberia' too - its become an integral part of our cultural idiom. And lets not forget you have had two very impressive meteor hits since 1900 to our zero (noticeable) hits. Very scary-cool.
So my Friends, I am told that you really, really hated Hillary and worked very, very hard to help Trump be our next President. I am sure you had what you thought were good reasons for doing this, but I'm here to give you a solemn warning. Watch Out For The Donald. One minute he'll be telling you what a terrific, terrific people you are the next he'll be tweeting something nasty about you at 3am. Remember that you've just helped him assume the single most powerful position in the World, and please don't make the mistake in believing our democratic institutions will limit his actions. You will soon be learning as many Americans are doing just now, that these institutions are largely 'gentleman's agreements' and aren't really enforceable. Even a little.
Your Friend Donald may turn on you when the moment suits him. I hope you have an answer if that happens. Maybe if you still have those hacks into the RNC and the Trump campaign we've heard rumor of and that you haven't released, you could use those as leverage to get Trump doing what you want. Maybe.
In any case Russia, if you intention really was to have Trump to deal with rather than Clinton, you got what you wanted. And now that you have I'd ask you show us Americans a little pity, and yes, maybe even a little love.
Спасибо (Spasibo)!
Well, if so, I surely hope Russia is happy, because it worked.
I have to say, I'm impressed. I've been to Russia and, although I loved the people and had a great time, I'd give the infrastructure a C at best. Lots of potholes and grand old buildings with painted over cracks. That a country struggling to keep up appearances was able to find the time, talent, and resources to hack-attack is amazing, but perhaps also an indication of warped priorities.
I must say I'm also sad. Russia is a magnificent country peopled by big-hearted folks with steely resolve. They make for excellent allies but can be relentless enemies. I'd much prefer the former, and so would most Russians, if you asked. So this alleged hacking is depressing because it widens the divide between our peoples rather than bridging it.
Now, I'd like to speak directly to any Russian's reading this (highly unlikely, but hey, maybe):
My Russian Friends, I know you like or at least admire us. This in despite the fact we've saddled you with our fast-food culture and cheesiest of chain restaurants. You should know that most of us like you too. We admire how the Kremlin looks, and envy the vast open spaces that are even vaster and more open than our vast open spaces. We kind of like the idea of 'Siberia' too - its become an integral part of our cultural idiom. And lets not forget you have had two very impressive meteor hits since 1900 to our zero (noticeable) hits. Very scary-cool.
So my Friends, I am told that you really, really hated Hillary and worked very, very hard to help Trump be our next President. I am sure you had what you thought were good reasons for doing this, but I'm here to give you a solemn warning. Watch Out For The Donald. One minute he'll be telling you what a terrific, terrific people you are the next he'll be tweeting something nasty about you at 3am. Remember that you've just helped him assume the single most powerful position in the World, and please don't make the mistake in believing our democratic institutions will limit his actions. You will soon be learning as many Americans are doing just now, that these institutions are largely 'gentleman's agreements' and aren't really enforceable. Even a little.
Your Friend Donald may turn on you when the moment suits him. I hope you have an answer if that happens. Maybe if you still have those hacks into the RNC and the Trump campaign we've heard rumor of and that you haven't released, you could use those as leverage to get Trump doing what you want. Maybe.
In any case Russia, if you intention really was to have Trump to deal with rather than Clinton, you got what you wanted. And now that you have I'd ask you show us Americans a little pity, and yes, maybe even a little love.
Спасибо (Spasibo)!
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