Thursday, February 27, 2020

If Putin is rational, he prefers Bernie to Trump

Trump vs. Bernie from Putin’s perspective.

  • Trump’s (Bernie’s) policy of increasing (decreasing) US oil and gas production hurts (helps) the Russian economy, which is heavily dependent on oil and gas exports, and helps (hurts) the US economy, which make it harder (easier) for Putin to achieve his worldwide goals..
  • Trump’s (Bernie’s) policy of providing (not providing) arms to Ukraine makes it harder (easier) for Putin to have his way in Ukraine and discourages (encourages) Putin’ aggression elsewhere.
  • Trump’s (Bernie’s) reduction (increase) of corporate taxes and regulations strengthens (weakens) the US economy, which make it harder (easier) for Putin to achieve his worldwide goals.
  • Trump’s (Bernie’s) reliance on capitalism (socialism) strengthens (weakens) the US economy, which make it harder (easier) for Putin to achieve his worldwide goals.
  • Etc., etc., . . . . ., etc.

A rational and effective strategy for Putin to influence the US 2020 election in his favor.

  • Encourage the belief that he is interfering in the 2020 election on the side of Trump to create a reaction among US voters against Trump in favor of Bernie.

A question to think about.

  • Why are the Democrats so intent on “selling” the idea that Putin favors Trump and is interfering in the 2020 election in his favor?

Two hypotheses concerning the question.

  • The Democrats have fallen for Putin’s strategy and believe that he favors Trump. In this case, Putin has hoodwinked them.
  • The Democrats know that Putin favors Bernie and are using they are using the same strategy. In this case, is it fair to consider the Democrats as valuing power above patriotism?.

Neither of the above hypotheses favors the Democrats.

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