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KT2000

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5. I have always thought

Reply to James48 (Original post)

Tue Oct 8, 2019, 03:49 AM

Oct 2019

that rump was promised by Putin that he could become one of the richest men in the world if he did their bidding - for clearing the way for control of as much gas and oil for Russia as possible. Rump is probably trying to preserve his stake in Rosneft so that no matter what happens, he will get his cut.
There is nothing other than money and winning that is in the makeup of him.

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What REALLY happened today- [View all] James48 Oct 2019 OP

It makes sense to me, for what it's worth. CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2019 #1

Interesting stuff! K&R!!! secondwind Oct 2019 #2

Also, if I'm not mistaken, the lawyer for the Russo-Floridians... dchill Oct 2019 #3

KR NT ProudProgressiveNow Oct 2019 #4

I have always thought KT2000 Oct 2019 #5

I agree with your assessment. LastDemocratInSC Oct 2019 #7

K&R 2naSalit Oct 2019 #6

This is where the interwebs are so powerful: The media may not feel they have the proof lindysalsagal Oct 2019 #8

Kick dalton99a Oct 2019 #9

Real reason.... James48 Oct 2019 #10

The only thing that slowed the process was his failure to remove the sanctions pecosbob Oct 2019 #11