Alex Finley looks at the revelation that the Russians have been paying a wide network of European politicians to spout pro-Russia, anti-Ukraine rhetoric and asks if this can be happening in the US, too. He concludes:

"It is naïve to think the same pattern does not exist in the United States, given the ample evidence of coordinated pro-Russian talking points from several Republican politicians."

#Russia #Putin #Republicans #MarjorieTaylorGreene #MikeJohnson

https://newrepublic.com/article/180630/russia-corruption-network-europe-buying-politicians-america

Russia Is Buying Politicians in Europe. Is It Happening Here Too?

A former CIA officer explains how a vast, pro-Putin corruption network uncovered in Europe is a warning sign for the U.S.

^{The New Republic}

"On April 8th, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly declared that the Ukrainian government was 'Attacking Christians' and that the Russian government was defending Christianity.

Marjorie, what planet are you on? …

The reality is that Marjorie Taylor Greene already decided long ago that she was going to support Putin."

~ Alexander Vindman

#MarjorieTaylorGreene #Putin #Russia #Ukraine
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https://alexandervindman.substack.com/p/marjorie-what-planet-are-you-on

Marjorie, What Planet Are You On?

MTG Views Putin's Invasion as a Holy War

^{Alexander Vindman (Why It Matters)}

'Wouldn't that be rich': Marjorie Taylor Greene may end up stepping on her own rake

#marjorietaylorgreene #rep

https://www.rawstory.com/mike-johnson-motion-to-vacate/

'Wouldn't that be rich': Marjorie Taylor Greene may end up stepping on her own rake

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) may wind up pushing House speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to do exactly what she doesn't want by challenging his leadership.

^{Travis Gettys (Raw Story - Celebrating 20 Years of Independent Journalism)}