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Because Russia is a domestic political issue in the US - it's been anointed as the McGuffin in the battle between the two main parties over the presidency.



The 'anoint' 'McGuffin' combo metaphor doesn't work, and the clash undermines your point.


Thanks for your literary criticism :)

I rather do think that political inclinations are religions in the US, however, but the wars are largely phony and forced - hence McGuffin. I'm sorry it upset you.




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