[LIConFem]

"It's ironic that Republicans do not trust the MSM in America, but they trust them for news from Russia. Russia has the same problem with their media as America. It is for the most part controlled by the oligarchs, and they are doing everything in their power to gain control. "

I don't have to trust the MSM on this (anymore). I work with a Russian guy (who still has family there) who verified that there are still too many Russians pining for the good old days. Even he worries about Russia's future.

[GarySpFc]

Less than 5% of Russians want to return to communism. We have more communists on our college campuses.

[LIConFem]

"It's ironic that Republicans do not trust the MSM in America, but they trust them for news from Russia. Russia has the same problem with their media as America. It is for the most part controlled by the oligarchs, and they are doing everything in their power to gain control."

With regard to the MSM, you're obviously right to question the veracity of everything they spew forth. What I can't figure out, though, is how does villifying Russia fit in with their leftist agenda? Can you enlighten me?