How many people are sick of hearing about Russian meddling, hacking and interference? It's parroted by government officials, politicians and media talking heads. Almost every Democrat and Republican in Congress has talked about it and assured everyone that it's real. But don't ask for proof. We have to take their word for it. At the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis even said, "Russia attempted to hack the U.S. midterm elections in November." The key word here is attempted.