In a recent development, the Justice Department has implicated a former FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, in disseminating misinformation with potential Russian involvement to undermine President Joe Biden. This revelation has reignited debates over the extent of Russian influence in promoting unverified allegations regarding Joe and Hunter Biden's dealings in Ukraine.

 

The Justice Department's accusation against Smirnov alleges that he fabricated a story about Joe Biden and Hunter Biden receiving $5 million bribes, which was later debunked by the department during the Trump administration. Despite this, Smirnov continued to spread falsehoods after reportedly interacting with Russian intelligence operatives.

 

This latest episode echoes concerns raised during the 2020 election when unsubstantiated claims regarding Hunter Biden's laptop surfaced in a New York Post article. At the time, 51 former intelligence officials warned of potential Russian involvement in disseminating such information, although no direct evidence linking Russia to the laptop materials has been publicly disclosed.

 

The former officials, including CIA veterans like Marc Polymeropoulos and John Sipher, felt vindicated by the recent allegations against Smirnov, asserting that their warnings about Russian interference were prudent. However, critics, particularly from the GOP-led House Judiciary Committee, maintain that the laptop contents were genuine and accuse the signatories of the letter of spreading false information.

 

While the letter indeed served to deflect accusations of Biden family corruption during the election, suspicions of Russian involvement persisted, especially given Rudy Giuliani's interactions with individuals tied to Russian intelligence. Giuliani, a close associate of former President Donald Trump, provided the laptop materials to the New York Post.

 

The emergence of the laptop materials coincided with intelligence reports indicating Giuliani's exchanges with Russian agents, further fueling concerns about foreign interference. These suspicions were compounded by Smirnov's alleged contacts with Russian operatives and his dissemination of misinformation targeting a major presidential candidate.

 

The ongoing scrutiny surrounding Smirnov's actions underscores the broader issue of foreign interference in American democracy. As the Justice Department seeks to address the impact of false narratives on electoral processes, questions remain about the motives behind Smirnov's actions and the extent of Russian involvement in promoting divisive narratives.

 

25.02.24

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I wouldn't be surprised if they dug further and found out Trump had his hand in the scandal.....

1 hour ago, flyingtlger said:

I wouldn't be surprised if they dug further and found out Trump had his hand in the scandal.....

 

It's a given. These things don't happen in a vacuum.

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14 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

I wouldn't be surprised if they dug further and found out Trump had his hand in the scandal.....

Look no further than ‘Russia, if you are listening’.

Meanwhile, in the House, James Comer and Gym Jordan doggedly continue their ‘investigation’ into the ‘Biden crime family’, claiming they still have treasure trove of evidence. Funny, though, how they never seem to be able to unearth even the smallest bit of that treasure trove. Must be buried deep, so must keep digging….

Aha, the Russians have arrived. Better late than never.

 

Back in 1991 many of us on the left (when we were still blaming the Americans for all their colonialist interference in other countries) were wondering what the Americans would do now that Russia had been obliterated as serious global rivals.

 

Surprise surprise, the Russians were resurrected (as they have been throughout the last century) and restored to their proper place in American life as the go-to Devil to blame when it comes time to "deflect" from whatever scandal is currently pre-occupying the American bureaucracy/elite.

In a circus full of corrupt, dishonest & crazy MAGA Cult ass-kissing clowns, Gym Jordan is the whackiest after the ringleader Trump. 🤡

The Democrats' BS

49 minutes ago, Hakuna Matata said:

The Democrats' BS

What would that "BS" be?

 

That they ruined a fake impeachment plot hatched by the SVB/FSB, with Russia using the clowns in the Repub House?

 

In the article they mention Mark Polymeropoulos and John Sipher.

 

Mark is a victim of the Russian microwave op that targeted US Embassies and personnel. John is former Chief of Station Moscow, and knows Russian ops extremely well.

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flyingtlger  Yeah, Yeah, Yeah  - Biden and Obama, the most honest politicians the US ever had.

 

7 hours ago, thaipo7 said:

flyingtlger  Yeah, Yeah, Yeah  - Biden and Obama, the most honest politicians the US ever had.

If you have any proof that either Biden or Obama was dishonest, go ahead and post it.

 

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess you have zilch. Nada. Zip. Zifer.

8 minutes ago, BadBouy said:

 

Well, under Biden the US is enjoying its highest growth since the late 1990s, when Clinton was President. US is growing more than any EU country. Stock market is at an all time high. More Americans are working today than ever.

 

And Italy? Recession? Mafia? Corruption?

On 2/25/2024 at 12:28 AM, flyingtlger said:

I wouldn't be surprised if they dug further and found out Trump had his hand in the scandal.....

Or Hilary, which could be why Obama never went after it, even though Russian interference broke while he was in office.

 

Very easy to write or think about something based on our own confirmation biases. Hard to do the other way around.

4 hours ago, BadBouy said:

 

He is definitely an embarrassment. 

On 2/25/2024 at 6:28 AM, flyingtlger said:

I wouldn't be surprised if they dug further and found out Trump had his hand in the scandal.....

Didn't the trump campaign have some unofficial backdoor server/communications with the Russians? 2015?

15 minutes ago, curlylekan said:

Or Hilary, which could be why Obama never went after it, even though Russian interference broke while he was in office.

 

Very easy to write or think about something based on our own confirmation biases. Hard to do the other way around.

Obama wanted a bi-partisan response to the Russian interference in the election.  Providing one should have been a no-brainer.  Mitch McConnell refused because he was afraid it might make the Democrats look good.  https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/01/24/580171396/biden-mcconnell-refused-to-sign-bipartisan-statement-on-russian-interference

18 minutes ago, curlylekan said:

He is definitely an embarrassment. 

That’s satire but not this. 
 

https://www.wjbf.com/political-news/viral-video-appears-to-shows-world-leaders-laughing-at-president-trump/

20 minutes ago, curlylekan said:

He is definitely an embarrassment. 

Not when compared to the alternative.

10 hours ago, blazes said:

Aha, the Russians have arrived. Better late than never.

 

Back in 1991 many of us on the left (when we were still blaming the Americans for all their colonialist interference in other countries) were wondering what the Americans would do now that Russia had been obliterated as serious global rivals.

 

Surprise surprise, the Russians were resurrected (as they have been throughout the last century) and restored to their proper place in American life as the go-to Devil to blame when it comes time to "deflect" from whatever scandal is currently pre-occupying the American bureaucracy/elite.

Imagine the happiness of all the old school CIA officers and military who were told to stand down concerning the Russians for 30 years, now that the Russians are the adversary again.

 

But that doesn't mean the Russians aren't the adversary. And, the USSR was often a lot more open to negotiations than is Putin.

28 minutes ago, bbko said:

Didn't the trump campaign have some unofficial backdoor server/communications with the Russians? 2015?

If you are talking about the Trump Tower - Alfa bank connection, I think that was debunked. And it would be way too complex for Trump to pull off.

7 hours ago, thaipo7 said:

flyingtlger  Yeah, Yeah, Yeah  - Biden and Obama, the most honest politicians the US ever had.

Biden is so honest that the Russians had to create disinformation about Biden for the Republican impeachment inquiry.

 

 

The laptop from hell, belongs to Hunter B and the world now knows it !!

4 minutes ago, James Roderick said:

The laptop from hell, belongs to Hunter B and the world now knows it !!

We know as Hunter admitted that the laptop was his. FBI vetted and found nothing illegal nor unethical behavior from Joe Biden who was then a vice President. You need catch up with the latest news. 

9 minutes ago, James Roderick said:

The laptop from hell, belongs to Hunter B and the world now knows it !!

Hunter Biden should definitely be impeached!

6 hours ago, James Roderick said:

The laptop from hell, belongs to Hunter B and the world now knows it !!

 

Yes, the whole world knows it, but not the Big Guy....

6 hours ago, James Roderick said:

The laptop from hell, belongs to Hunter B and the world now knows it !!

Ownership of the laptop is not the issue. 

 

The issue is the credibility of the data, and the possible existence of any credible data that President Biden is implicated in anything illegal.

 

So far there is no credible evidence that President Biden did anything illegal.

11 hours ago, heybruce said:

Ownership of the laptop is not the issue. 

 

The issue is the credibility of the data, and the possible existence of any credible data that President Biden is implicated in anything illegal.

 

So far there is no credible evidence that President Biden did anything illegal.

Next you will be telling me that the "Big Guy" is as bright as a button and switched-on to World affairs, rather than the elderly, bumbling , aging buffoon I see daily on TV. The guy is clearly senile - how could he possibly think about running for a second term. Come to think of it, your Joe would have trouble running  to the bathroom !!

 

Much of the data has already been authenticated - just read the book "The Laptop from Hell "

 

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23 minutes ago, James Roderick said:

Next you will be telling me that the "Big Guy" is as bright as a button and switched-on to World affairs, rather than the elderly, bumbling , aging buffoon I see daily on TV. The guy is clearly senile - how could he possibly think about running for a second term. Come to think of it, your Joe would have trouble running  to the bathroom !!

 

Much of the data has already been authenticated - just read the book "The Laptop from Hell "

 

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No.  Just give referenced sources showing what data has been authenticated and explain how it incriminates President Biden in any illegal activity.

 

I eagerly await your response, which will confirm that you've got nothing.