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Obama administration is close to announcing measures to punish Russia for election interference
WaPo ^ | 12/27/16 | Ellen Nakashima

Posted on 12/27/2016 12:52:15 PM PST by ColdOne

The Obama administration is close to announcing a series of measures to punish Russia for its interference in the 2016 presidential election, including economic sanctions and diplomatic censure, according to U.S. officials.

The administration is still finalizing the details, which are also expected to include covert action that likely will involve cyber operations, the officials said. An announcement on the public elements of the response could come as early as this week.

The sanctions part of the package culminates weeks of debate in the White House about how to revise an executive order from last year meant to give the president authority to respond to cyberattacks from overseas, but which did not originally cover efforts to influence the electoral system.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Russia
KEYWORDS: bho44; blamegame; hillary2016; obamarussia; roacheshatethelight; trumptransition; truthhurtsdemocrats; wikileaks
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To: faithhopecharity

He’s still got martial law in his arsenal. I just wonder who he thinks is going to fight his Russian war.


81 posted on 12/27/2016 1:46:13 PM PST by Terry Mross (is country will fail to exist inmy lifetime. And I'm ttin' up there in age.)
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To: lonevoice

ping!


82 posted on 12/27/2016 1:48:23 PM PST by Pride in the USA
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To: JBW1949

I agree. Just disconnect the Russian internet for three weeks and viola. Done.


83 posted on 12/27/2016 1:49:36 PM PST by Lazamataz (TRUMP LIED TO ME!!!! ....He said I'd get sick of winning.... AND I'M NOT SICK OF WINNING YET!!!!)
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To: ColdOne
Ummmm, I would say the Russkies had nothing to do with this.......That woman was unelectable and they know it.




84 posted on 12/27/2016 1:51:13 PM PST by eyedigress ((Old storm chaser from the west))
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To: ColdOne
Ten lashes with a wet noodle....? Or nuclear annihilation?

Given Obama's insane move to alienate the Israelis, the latter is a distinct possibility.

The man is apparently thinking that only he could beat Trump, maybe he now thinks that only he can be President as well. After all, Trump is basically going to do the same thing Egyptian pharaohs used to do and eliminate all traces of Obama and his glorious achievements.

Maybe Barry is losing his marbles. I know he always looks depressed, and if you're going to check out, why not check out like any good radical Muslim would do, causing the biggest mass murder in history?

These transition periods are always worrisome. I figured with all the confusion surrounding the 2000 election Bill and Hillary were thinking of declaring themselves supreme rulers, but they thought better of it.

Obama truly thinks that Trump is the devil and considering his church was Jeremiah Wright's cesspool of hatred. We really have no idea how sick of a puppy Obama may truly be.

85 posted on 12/27/2016 1:52:35 PM PST by jerod (Socialism=Governance by Government - The National Socialist German Workers' Party is a good example.)
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To: Buckeye McFrog

[Barky trying to start major war with Russia AND one in the Middle East on his way out the door.]

Something only someone with the antichrist spirit would do. At a minimum, he has the spirit of antichrist ..... which will culminate in THE Antichrist, who will capitalize on it.

For seven Biblical years.....


86 posted on 12/27/2016 1:53:06 PM PST by SaveFerris (Hebrews 13:2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for ... some have unwittingly entertained angels)
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To: ColdOne

Boy! This is gonna be one, nasty hashtag!


87 posted on 12/27/2016 1:53:11 PM PST by Road Warrior ‘04 (Molon Labe! (Oathkeeper))
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To: ColdOne

When will Obama give Putin an atta boy for helping Obama destroy Israel?


88 posted on 12/27/2016 1:53:45 PM PST by FreeReign
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To: ColdOne

A severe Red Line drawn with disappearing ink.


89 posted on 12/27/2016 1:53:49 PM PST by broken_arrow1 (I regret that I have but one life to give for my country - Nathan Hale "Patriot")
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To: ColdOne

The old Bill Clinton punishment: “If you do that again, I’m gonna really get mad.”


90 posted on 12/27/2016 1:53:59 PM PST by From The Deer Stand
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To: ColdOne

I had no idea the democrat party and soros were Russians.


91 posted on 12/27/2016 1:54:52 PM PST by Trillian
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To: ColdOne

The increasing pain of enduring the last days of the obummer administration reminds me of the feeling of running into a local traffic jam not far from home at the end of a long distance, all-day drive. Just when you think you’re finally home, things move slower and slower and slower.

Jan 20 is starting to seem like an eternity away.


92 posted on 12/27/2016 1:55:59 PM PST by samtheman (Voted Trump)
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To: Kenny

yep


93 posted on 12/27/2016 1:58:58 PM PST by SaveFerris (Hebrews 13:2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for ... some have unwittingly entertained angels)
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To: JohnBrowdie

I don’t have to be “trapped” into defending the Russians... They didn’t do it.

The CCCP is long gone FRiend. I know,because I did everything humanly possible within my limited reach to make it happen.


94 posted on 12/27/2016 1:59:55 PM PST by Hugh the Scot ( Total War)
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To: A_perfect_lady
I'm beginning to wonder if Obama's actually a little unstable.

25th Amendment?

95 posted on 12/27/2016 2:00:10 PM PST by who knows what evil? (Yehovah saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.com)
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To: A_perfect_lady

His book showed he was fruity. Way back...


96 posted on 12/27/2016 2:00:39 PM PST by SaveFerris (Hebrews 13:2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for ... some have unwittingly entertained angels)
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To: x1stcav

Bern that way for quite a few years now. We got just a few weeks left, but whether we survive is still in doubt. Imagine threatening war against Russia and Israel all in the same week. Someone has a death wish.


97 posted on 12/27/2016 2:01:52 PM PST by justa-hairyape (The user name is sarcastic. Although at times it may not appear that way.)
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To: Little Pig

that should be understood before the 20th without having to be said. Imho


98 posted on 12/27/2016 2:03:32 PM PST by dp0622 (The only thing an upper crust conservative hates more than a liberal is a middle class conservative)
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To: Uncle Miltie

Yer a RACISS!/sarc


99 posted on 12/27/2016 2:05:26 PM PST by Eagles6 (My weapons are lubricated by liberal tears.)
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To: Uncle Miltie

He’ll make up something. Dumas Dork!


100 posted on 12/27/2016 2:10:47 PM PST by TribalPrincess2U (0bama's agenda�Divide and conquer seems to be working.)
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