One thing that is getting lost in the partisan noise out of Washington about the Russian election tampering case is really a profound vindication of the United States government efforts to protect our elections. You see, although the Russians did try to force the election in their favor, the FBI says they failed to substantially effect the outcome.
The Republicans are so worried that their legitimacy will be questioned, they deny the Russians even tried to tamper with the election. The Democrats are so sure they deserved to win, they insist the Russians worked in collusion with the Republicans. I mean look at the names, they both start with and “R.” Isn’t that proof enough?
All jokes aside, there is a comforting message for all of us that no one is telling. During the 2016 national election, the United States was under attack, fought a cyber battle, and won. No two ways about it. The toughest black-hat hackers on Earth engaged in cyber-warfare with the United States of America, an act of war, causes belli for the hawks in the land, and they failed to accomplish any of their aims. The only reason Donald Trump won the election was that enough people voted for him that he had a majority of the Electoral College. No one stole the election from the anointed queen. Hillary lost on the merits of the campaigns and the will of the people. it’s only a coincidence that the result of the election was the same as the desire of Putin. Too bad for him that Trump isn’t cooperating the way he had hoped.
The FBI, the Secret Service, the Pentagon, and the other cyber defense warriors in the United States of America did a marvelous job. They won a difficult battle against a sophisticated foe. No one else is giving them credit for the great work they have done. Is the war over? Not by a long shot. All Americans can sleep soundly because these dedicated cyber warriors are on the job. My hat’s off to you.
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