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Letter: America now a Russian satellite state

We now know that on Nov. 8, 2016, the United States of America became a Russian satellite state. In other words, we were formally independent, but now politically and economically influenced by another country.

The Russians helped elect Donald Trump and he has assembled a group of advisors and cabinet officials who are connected to Russian President Vladimir Putin. That wall that Trump wants to build is starting to look a lot like the one in Berlin. How long before the guards start shooting at Americans who want to escape?

Lillian "Randy" Slovic, Richland

This story was originally published January 22, 2017 at 4:16 AM with the headline "Letter: America now a Russian satellite state."

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