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Old 09-21-2022, 07:33 AM
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The threat of nuclear retaliation is all Putin has left. The last thing he needs at this point is going up against NATO and the Ukrainians. Putin's "great mistake" has laid bare many weaknesses in the Russian military.
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Old 09-21-2022, 08:24 AM
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My view is that he should know any use of nukes should put one on his head. Personal Assured Destruction. The threat of introduction of NATO forces in response should be enough of a deterrent, and will probably look less risky to US decision-makers. But I think leaving a man who would try that in charge is the greater risk. When he goes nuclear he has to go, one way or another.
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Old 09-22-2022, 08:42 AM
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https://news.yahoo.com/putin-russia-...195109346.html

Few observers or political stakeholders in the West think Russia's half-cocked call-up will fundamentally alter the calculus on the battlefield, where Ukraine’...
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Old 09-22-2022, 08:43 AM
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Russia's stock market crashed on Wednesday following President Vladimir Putin's mobilization to support his
campaign in Ukraine.
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Old 09-23-2022, 03:36 AM
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Tucker again uses his platform to counter and illuminate.
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Old 09-23-2022, 09:35 AM
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Tucker again uses his platform to spread Russian propaganda
Fixed it.
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Old 09-23-2022, 11:35 AM
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Tucker again uses his platform to counter and illuminate.
Illuminate by lying and parroting Putin's propaganda? That's illumination I can live without.
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Old 09-23-2022, 11:41 AM
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Tucker again uses his platform to counter and illuminate.
At some point I hope it becomes possible for you to think critically about the possibility that Tucker Carlson does not speak in good faith, that illumination is not a primary goal.
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Old 09-23-2022, 01:56 PM
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At some point I hope it becomes possible for you to think critically about the possibility that Tucker Carlson does not speak in good faith, that illumination is not a primary goal.
Tucker has been very bold in providing alternate viewpoints in geopolitics. He has consistently illuminate the Kagans' project. Fortunately for him he operates essentially outside the restraints of advertisers.


In the area of geopolitics the world is lucky to have such a voice operating on such a huge platform.
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Old 09-23-2022, 02:19 PM
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In the area of geopolitics the world is lucky to have such a voice operating on such a huge platform.
I'm starting to think you must be a Russian troll working in some sweatshop in St. Petersburg.
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