If Russia were an ally, they'd be more inclined to play nice.
The only way to pressure Russia is either as their friend or their enemy. Unless people want war (which would be understandable), we're going to have to play nice to make them change.
I feel like we should vote for an extended term limit. Like. Halfway through the election hold a vote about an additional term for the current president. I know we cant. just. I would prefer it. This election is terrible.
Good god no! Yes the two primary candidates are terrible, even the little contenders still in the race aren't great, but if it's a vote for anything it's a vote for new options, not a third term of current. Term limits were put in place for a good reason, even people who would have easily won had they an option for a third term, were not granted additional time in power. The founding fathers did not want a monarch, they wanted an elected leader, it's bad enough that there are lifelong politicians, no granting twelve years of any individual as the leader of our country.
The only way to pressure Russia is either as their friend or their enemy. Unless people want war (which would be understandable), we're going to have to play nice to make them change.
Personally? I just want SOMETHING to happen.