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The strategy document nods at reality by warning about Russia “using information tools in an attempt to undermine the legitimacy of democracies.” It says the United States will impose “swift and costly consequences on foreign governments, criminals and other actors who undertake significant malicious cyber activities.” But Mr. Trump said nothing about punishment in his remarks

The writer seems to contradict himself in the last two sentences, unless he wants particulars as to how Trump plans to punish these offenders. But what stymies me most is why the same expectations were never demanded of his predecessor? Do you remember the Chinese hacking of our intelligence and military systems, as well as corporate public accounts? The response........

"Still, the US state department warned — as it had for years — that publicly confronting China over its online economic warfare would damage relations with Beijing, so American government statements about the hacking did not disclose the scope of China’s efforts. "
http://www.irishexaminer.com/viewpoints/analysis/nsa-hacking-scandal-overshadows-chinese-online-assault-248510.html

nor did he fault Russia’s annexation of Crimea and destabilization of Ukraine

Does this guy ever take time to get current with events??

US letting Ukraine buy arms from US companies - CNNPolitics

US allowing Ukraine to buy arms from US companies
www.cnn.com/2017/12/20/politics/us-ukraine-weapons-export/index.html

Dec 20, 2017 · (CNN)The Trump administration is now allowing the export of arms to Ukraine, marking a potentially significant turn against Russia. US State Department ..


Need I go on?? This article does not even deserve "fish wrap" status.