trumpoff: Putin 'very smart' for decision to withhold sanctions

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(CNN)President-elect Donald Trump deemed Russian President Vladimir Putin "very smart" Friday for withholding reciprocal sanctions on the US, at least for the time being.

"Great move on delay (by V. Putin) - I always knew he was very smart!" Trump wrote on Twitter from his Florida resort.

Earlier, Putin discarded a recommendation from his government to impose restrictions on the US in retaliation of President Barack Obama's decision to punish Moscow for its alleged meddling in the US presidential election.

Trump immediately pinned the tweet to the top of his profile, meaning it is the first thing those visiting his page will see. The official account of the Russian Embassy then retweeted Trump.

Trump's warm overtures to Putin have been the subject of much debate and controversy. The two exchanged compliments during Trump's campaign -- during which Trump often called for closer ties with Russia -- and Putin was one of the first world leaders to congratulate him after his victory in November.

Last week, Trump received a Christmas letter from the Russian leader in which Putin expressed his hope for a more cordial relationship with the US, to which Trump said his thoughts were "so correct."

Meanwhile, Trump has publicly expressed skepticism that Russia interfered in the 2016 election by hacking Democratic Party organizations, saying this week that Americans should "get on with our lives."

In the wake of Obama's announcement of sanctions, however, Trump said he would review the intelligence next week.

The sanctions announced Thursday by the Obama administration targeted four Russian individuals and five Russian entities over the election interference. The White House also ordered 35 Russian diplomats to leave the country and two Russian compounds, located in New York and Maryland, are being closed.

Russian officials immediately vowed to retaliate, but on Friday morning, Putin said he would not pursue "irresponsible diplomacy." He said he would instead attempt to rebuild relations with Washington after Trump's inauguration next month.
 
Sailor said:
Looks like Putin took the high road on this one.
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That's too funny, "Looks like Putin took the high road on this one," the guy that leads the nation that conservatives have been telling us for nearly a half a century is America's biggest threat, and who recently was found orchestrating his spy services direct interference in America's election, is now credited with "taking the high road" in response to American action, beautiful
 
archives said:
That's too funny, "Looks like Putin took the high road on this one," the guy that leads the nation that conservatives have been telling us for nearly a half a century is America's biggest threat, and who recently was found orchestrating his spy services direct interference in America's election, is now credited with "taking the high road" in response to American action, beautiful
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What is funny about it? The man responded diplomatically to President Obama's undiplomatic approach. He took the high road.
 
Bill said:
LOL, he is paying it forward.............
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You know me well enough to know I am not a fan of Russia's politicians. The people themselves I have zero problem with. Putin in this case did not take Obama's bait. During the cold war era, The Soviet Union would have automatically kicked out U.S. diplomats, shut things down, etc. Tit for tat as things kept escalating. Putin did not do it. That is all I am saying. He took the high road.
 
good good.US -Russian relations desperately need a real reset. not some cheap plastic button.
McCain can say "murderous KGB thug" till he's blue in the face for all he matters

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anatta said:
good good.US -Russian relations desperately need a real reset. not some cheap plastic button.
McCain can say "murderous KGB thug" till he's blue in the face for all he matters
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Are you fucking kidding me?

Do you have ANY idea how naive & dangerous this is? You guys have become robots.
 
Uhhhh, Bill, Trumps not wrong on this. Or are you suggesting Putin should be playing right into Obama's hands? First of all, Obama is a dumbass for his meaningless action. It was done to disrupt future relations and amounts to political sabotage IMO. Obama has a right to do it, but it was a dick move. More of a trolling attempt and a political statement for the leftwing faithful to stoke the fire under the Russia-did-it meme and help deflect the blame for their failed election bid.
 
Thing1 said:
Are you fucking kidding me?

Do you have ANY idea how naive & dangerous this is? You guys have become robots.
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No robot. No robot. You're the robot.

/joking
Can you elaborate on the dangers of a cooperative relationship with Russia, or am I misunderstanding what you mean?
 
i like that the nobel peace prize awardee is provoking russia while the murderous thug is inviting children over for new years.
 
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