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2025-08-07 Home Front: Politix

The ‘Ghastly' Gamble: How the Clinton–Obama Intelligence Op Risked War to Take Down Trump

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Posted by Besoeker 2025-08-07 06:53|| || Front Page|| [140 views ] Top

#1 On the other hand, Putin gives free flying lessons to those who wouldn't otherwise get them.

Posted by Mercutio 2025-08-07 09:39|| 2025-08-07 09:39|| Front Page Top

#2 Let’s dispense with illusions: Vladimir Putin is not misunderstood. He is an autocrat. He lies, he invades, he suppresses dissent, and he trades ruthlessly in realpolitik. His regime has poisoned opponents, jailed journalists, and bombed civilians.

In short, he's exactly the kind of leader Russia needs right now?

Posted by Grom the Affective 2025-08-07 09:49|| 2025-08-07 09:49|| Front Page Top

#3 Grom if you mean the leader Russia has to hasten the decline... then yes.

Posted by DarthVader 2025-08-07 09:51|| 2025-08-07 09:51|| Front Page Top

#4 ^You see decline - get glasses.

Posted by Grom the Affective 2025-08-07 09:54|| 2025-08-07 09:54|| Front Page Top

#5 He has aligned himself—out of both strategy and necessity—with the Chinese Communist Party

Living with the face-clawing sloth bear that scares tigers

Posted by Skidmark 2025-08-07 13:35|| 2025-08-07 13:35|| Front Page Top

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