The Dems were Soviet sympathizers in the 80's

[Originalist]

Ever wonder why the Democrats were always pro-Soviet during the 80's but are so adamantly anti-Russian now? Notice the distinction I make between "Soviet" and "Russian". At the Democrat Convention this week we saw Soviet flags being waved, but we did NOT see Russian flags. Why? Back in the 80's Ted Kennedy and others actually gave advise to the KGB on how to undermine Reagan in negotiations. In the 80's the Democrats in Congress would vote to eliminate needed weaponry just as Reagan was preparing for a summit with the Soviets in order to weaken his bargaining power. Yet, when it comes to modern non-Soviet Russia, the Dems are willing to drag us into WW3 to fight them. Why?

In the 80's the Democrats said it was "American warmongering" that was the problem and that the presence of our troops in Europe was leaving the Soviets no choice but to be aggressive. But now we are committing ourselves to defend almost every country along Russia's border (a promise we cannot fulfill). Why? Could it be because, love them or hate them, the Russians are not bowing to the New World Order? Hmm.