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ancianita

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2. Agree.

Reply to Voltaire2 (Reply #1)

Thu Dec 12, 2024, 03:45 PM

Dec 12

Our intel people know this and we know this.

Thinking along the lines of 2028, though, this cyberwar back and forth can and likely would be leveraged by Trump and his maga republicans to keep winning under the policy pretext of "keeping America safe again." Not to mention the U.S. dealing with the collateral fallout with our already distrusting allies through Trump's continued attempts to gain favor with nuclear powers. All on behalf of anti-democratic cryptotechbro forces surrounding him.

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Why did China hack the world's phone networks? [View all] ancianita Dec 12 OP

Every major nation with the capability is engaged in cyber espionage and warfare. Voltaire2 Dec 12 #1

Agree. ancianita Dec 12 #2

"in exchange for China helping Trump or his anti-democracy side win a third term." Irish_Dem Dec 12 #3

Like Jinping has. Trump's 3rd term or another maga win -- either way, anti-democratic forces stay in the WH. ancianita Dec 12 #4

Trump would burn down the world to get what he wants. Irish_Dem Dec 12 #5

Yes. So the question is, who and what is going to hold him back. ancianita Dec 12 #6

We do not know the answer to that question. Irish_Dem Dec 12 #7

No, we don't. One can hope that enough money is out there to recommit to ending this maga-Putin-media ancianita Dec 12 #8

Yes perhaps midterms will provide some data about our political future. Irish_Dem Dec 12 #9