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Citizen60's avatar

The US can thank Robert and Diana Mercer for funding Cambridge Analytica's development in Britain, then paying to establish it in the US and paying the Trump campaign to adopt it; then paying for Facebook to use it. The Mercers also paid for Steve Bannon's and KellyAnne Conway's salaries to take over the floundering Trump campaign in 2016 after Manafort resigned.

Then there's the deal Trump made with Sheldon Adelson--always transactional. Just as Trump adopted the Federalist Society List of potential SCOTUS nominees in exchange for money and votes, Trump adopted Adelson's wish list for Israel in exchange for Adelson's money. (not being antisemitic; had friends in ZOA who bragged about the deal.) One more item on Adelson's list: Marion Adelson received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Trump.

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Marlene Lerner-Bigley (CA)'s avatar

Yes exactly…😡

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Nancy Fleming's avatar

And all of this took place in plain view of those who are heavily involved in political matters. It's no wonder that our democracy is in peril, and that's not hyperbole.

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Citizen60's avatar

Republicans not only knew; made crucial introductions and applauded—and voted for Trump. It’s a pivotal moment for the US, as Heather stated with President Biden

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Nancy Fleming's avatar

He was a useful idiot, not only to Putin, but also the Republicans, and will continue to be - until he is viewed as a liability.

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Marlene Lerner-Bigley (CA)'s avatar

Correct usage of the “village idiot”.

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