Wikileaks, Trump, CNN, Russians, Obama

[Taunton Blue Genie]

I think it unlikely that the Russian expulsions would have been instigated without good reason. Such things are usually reciprocated and the fallout could have escalated had it been a spurious action - and the fact that the Russians are happy to wait until Trump is in the driving seat says something.

[Wales-Bales]

I think it unlikely that the Russian expulsions would have been instigated without good reason. Such things are usually reciprocated and the fallout could have escalated had it been a spurious action - and the fact that the Russians are happy to wait until Trump is in the driving seat says something.

Either that, or Obama is throwing his toys out of the pram.

[lardy]

Either that, or Obama is throwing his toys out of the pram.

Majority of Republicans supported it and felt he should have thrown his toys out of the pram earlier.

[Wales-Bales]

Majority of Republicans supported it and felt he should have thrown his toys out of the pram earlier.

Not surprising since Trump has enemies on both sides of the house. It's a bit like the New Labour crowd who are more aligned with the Tories than old Labour, since they answer to different interests. I'd reserve judgment until after Trump takes over, as Obama currently has a very firm grip over all of the various agencies and they share a unified agenda.

[lardy]

Not surprising since Trump has enemies on both sides of the house. It's a bit like the New Labour crowd who are more aligned with the Tories than old Labour, since they answer to different interests. I'd reserve judgment until after Trump takes over, as Obama currently has a very firm grip over all of the various agencies and they share a unified agenda.

I'd say it's more to do with their long-standing mistrust of Russia rather than trying to stick the boot into Trump.

[Wales-Bales]

I'd say it's more to do with their long-standing mistrust of Russia rather than trying to stick the boot into Trump.

Well Russia didn't play ball over Syria, and there is lot's of pipeline business getting held up.