Why would Putin prefer Trump to Clinton?

[Sean Hayden]

Have we discussed this in depth yet? I know we constantly talk about collusion between Trump and Putin, but I don't think we've adequately addressed why Putin may have preferred Trump to Clinton.

The Iran issue would probably give us some insight into the plausibility of Putin preferring Trump. Does it make sense in light of Russia's ambitions in the region for Putin to favor Trump?

[Joe]

My understanding Putin has beef with Clinton from her time as Secretary of State. She publicly criticized Russian Parliamentary elections for irregularities and called for investigations. Some people think 2016 started as payback, and morphed into supporting Trump when he got nominated.

[Sean Hayden]

That sounds reckless doesn't it?

[Sean Hayden]

Frankly, I'm bored of the recklessness of our adversaries. Just once I'd like to oppose someone who was as thoughtful, and reasonable as us.

[L'Emmerdeur]

Clinton never had a kind word for dear Vlad, and his feelings were hurt.

Some of the more prominent things that nasty woman did: Questioned the legitimacy of the 2011 Russian elections. Supported the Magnitsky Act. Described the annexation of Crimea as 'something Hitler would do.'

'Why Putin hates Hillary'

[JimC]

Because he knew that Trump was dumb and easily malleable...

And possibly because of the chance of having a blackmail hold on a future US president...

[Brian Peacock]

Putin only supports Putin. In that respect Donny and Vlad are kindred spirits.

[Seabass]

Because he knew that Trump was dumb and easily malleable...

And possibly because of the chance of having a blackmail hold on a future US president...

He's Putin's bitch. Absolutely pathetic.

At the outset of his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Group of 20 meeting in Osaka, Japan, Mr. Trump was asked about the election meddling. He lifted a finger, pointed it at Mr. Putin and joked, “Don’t meddle in the election.” He was dismissive and halfhearted when the moment called for a serious and firm statement. Mr. Putin surely grasped the import of Mr. Trump’s lame gesture. He got away with it and can again.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions ... story.html

[Seabass]

There is also the fact that Fat Donnie and his doughy sons have stated on multiple occasions that they don't need American banks because they get their money from Russia. We still don't know what exactly that entails since he won't release his taxes...

[pErvinalia]

Have we discussed this in depth yet? I know we constantly talk about collusion between Trump and Putin, but I don't think we've adequately addressed why Putin may have preferred Trump to Clinton.

The Iran issue would probably give us some insight into the plausibility of Putin preferring Trump. Does it make sense in light of Russia's ambitions in the region for Putin to favor Trump?

The collapse of America. Serves Putin perfectly.

[pErvinalia]

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[Svartalf]

Because he knew that Trump was dumb and easily malleable...

In which case he was sorrily wrong, frump is a total loose cannon and imprevisible.

[pErvinalia]

He's actually a stable genius.

[Tero]

Killary! Benghazi! Gaddaffi!

[laklak]

Frankly, I'm bored of the recklessness of our adversaries. Just once I'd like to oppose someone who was as thoughtful, and reasonable as us.

The man in the black pajamas, Dude. Worthy fuckin' adversary.