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I have not been deeply involved into the Republican political party apparatus, though have had a lifetime of voting experiences.

The Estab $$$ Repubs have betrayed their small business "Kulaks" since 1952 in my memory. Eisenhower who was really Unpolitical was wooed into the Repub nomination for president. He appointed Earl Warren (R) from CA who was the most Progressive big gov anti liberty chief justice of the "Soopremes" in possibly thehistory of the country.

Nixon, Ford were big gov. Reagan reversed the Carter economic malaise, which Bush the Elder promptly killed. McCain & Romney both became more democRat than Repub.

The Repub Estab were embarassed by the Tea Party and subverted their Populist landside majority in congress.

The Rube Rubio was elected in Fl to the US Senate by Tea Party over Estab Repub, later democRat, Charlie Crist and Rubio promptly Betrayed his voters in DC joining with McCain, Grahamnesty, & Scummer on Amnesty for Illegals. Trump even had Rubio on his short list for VP, Sheesh.

I hold most elected Repubs in slightly less contempt than democRats, but when your choices are Bolshevik democRats or Quisling Repubs ...... who only support Trump as their meal ticket to $$$.

MAGA is another iteration of theTea Party, but Failed massively in 2018 due to Ryan's and Never Trumper Repub sabotoge. Failed again in 2020 due to the sElection Coup, Failed again in 2022 "Red Wave".

So here We go Again..... this time it's for All the marbles, and trusting Repubs to Win is like betting against the democRat House in Vegas, figuratively & literally.

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Or playing Russian roulette with a fully loaded gun.

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…Except the factor that cheating has played in nearly all federal (and many key state positions-DAs and Secretaries of State, for example), that many of the NGOs will have participated in. Your point is excellent for honest elections, however.

Thank you and God bless you.🙏🇺🇸

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You come across as a Russian troll or a Neo-Fascistic insurrectionist to me.

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Yeah? How’s that? Be specific. If that’s even possible. Let’s hear it.

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You're a Trump supporter masquerading as a supporter of The Constitution, aren't you?

Go xxxx yourself.

Rhymes with muck.

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Ah, Insee, you’re the type that likes to make excuses for having to take responsibility. Since you like to come to my comments and belittle, I figure I’ll give you some attention. I’ll teach you how to make arguments. Regarding this article, https://open.substack.com/pub/thomasgraves/p/its-equally-hard?r=1mrf90&utm_medium=ios, more like a bag of excuses, here are my arguments.

It's easy to get caught up in conspiracy theories, especially when they provide a simple explanation for complex problems. However, we must be cautious about accepting narratives that lack solid evidence or factual grounding. While it's true that disinformation and covert operations have played roles in global politics, we need to focus on what we know to be true and actionable.

The suggestion that Vladimir Putin installed a "useful idiot" as president, or that the KGB's long-term strategies are the root cause of current American issues, can serve as a convenient way to externalize blame. However, this line of thinking can lead to a dangerous kind of paralysis—one where we believe that the problems we face are entirely the result of outside manipulation, leaving us feeling powerless to effect change.

The truth is, the challenges we face in the United States—whether they be political polarization, weakening of institutions, or threats to our republic.—are complex and multifaceted. They are not simply the product of foreign influence but are also the result of our own actions, decisions, and in some cases, inaction. It's essential to recognize our agency in this process.

Here are the facts:

1. Domestic Responsibility: Many of the issues we face today, such as political division, erosion of trust in institutions, and economic inequality, have been growing for decades due to domestic policies, economic decisions, and social changes. These are problems we need to address through engagement, reform, and by holding our leaders accountable.

Critical Engagement: Blaming external forces exclusively for our problems can lead us to overlook the power we have as citizens. We have the tools of democracy at our disposal—voting, civic engagement, advocacy, and dialogue—to push for change. History shows us that when Americans come together and engage critically with their government, they can create significant and lasting change.

3. The Power of Facts: It's important to ground our actions and beliefs in verifiable facts. This doesn't mean ignoring potential threats or dismissing concerns about foreign influence. Instead, it means approaching these issues with a critical eye, seeking out reliable sources, and basing our conclusions on evidence.

4. Constructive Solutions: Instead of focusing on shadowy conspiracies, we should concentrate on the tangible steps we can take to improve our country. This includes advocating for transparency in government, supporting education to combat disinformation, and working to strengthen the institutions that uphold democracy.

Conspiracy theories can feel like a way to understand and take control of a chaotic world, but in reality, they often distract us from the hard work that needs to be done. By focusing on what we can prove and what we can do, we can reclaim our agency and work together to solve the problems facing our nation.

while it's tempting to blame external forces for our challenges, we must recognize the role we play in shaping our society. Real solutions come from critical engagement, grounded in facts, and a commitment to taking responsibility for our collective future.

-17thSOG😉

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Did you know that a KGB article published in a Communist-owned Italian newspaper (Paese Sera) three days after an overly ambitious, scandal-plagued and revengeful New Orleans District Attorney by the name of Jim Garrison arrested businessman Clay Shaw for allegedly organizing the “homosexual thrill kill” of JFK motivated him to change it to “Shaw was a CIA agent and the evil, evil, evil CIA killed JFK”? Then in the late 1980s, Oliver Stone is given a copy of Garrison’s specious book, “On the Trail of the Assassins” by a Far-Left American woman at a film festival in Cuba, and a couple of years later comes out with his blockbuster, self-described mythological (“to counter the myth of the Warren Report”) film, “JFK”. Have you seen it, by any chance? If so, how many times? This is just one example of how the world-class humanitarian organization known as the KGB* has fucked with our society and our body politic over the past sixty years. Another example is Operation Infektion aka Operation Denver. Look it up. And yes, Vladimir Putin, probably with help from Harley Schlanger of the Lyndon LaRouche organization and Roger Stone, did install Trump as our “president” on 20 January, 2017. Pardon my German. *Today’s SVR and FSB

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While it's intriguing to consider the potential influence of foreign entities like the KGB on American events, it's essential to approach such claims with a critical eye, not just because you're skeptical, but because you're not a gullible fool who believes everything they read on the internet. Historical events are often complex, with multiple factors at play, and it's easy to fall into the trap of attributing broad outcomes to singular causes without sufficient evidence, which is basically the definition of being a conspiracy theorist. Additionally, while disinformation campaigns have certainly had an impact, they are only one piece of the puzzle. The issues facing American society today require solutions rooted in factual analysis, civic engagement, and personal responsibility, rather than solely blaming external forces, because that's just lazy and makes you look like you're not playing with a full deck.

As for the JFK film, it’s important to remember that it was created as a piece of cinema, not a documentary. While it raised important questions and inspired public interest, it’s crucial to differentiate between entertainment and historical fact, unless you're one of those people who thinks everything on TV is real and that the Earth is flat.

By focusing on what we can verify and how we can actively participate in the democratic process, we can better address the challenges we face without becoming overwhelmed by narratives that may distract us from the real work at hand, or just make us look like we're not playing with a full deck. So, let's stick to the facts, shall we?

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Regarding the KGB* and how it zombified the CIA and the FBI in the 50s, 60s and 70s, you should read my Wikipedia article on former CIA counterintelligence officer Tennent H. Bagley, his free-to-read 2007 Yale University Press book, "Spy Wars: Moles, Mysteries and Deadly Games," and his equally free-to-read 2014 follow-up PDF, "Ghosts of the Spy Wars." Just add the word "archive" to your google searches for "spy wars" and "ghosts of the spy wars." And watch Malcolm Blunt's 10 September 2021 YouTube interview on KGB false-defector (and probable "mole" Bruce Leonard Solie) while you're at it.

*Today's SVR and FSB

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I see. LOL.

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"Insee" (verb): The act of fixating on imagined conspiracy theories or constructing elaborate explanations to avoid confronting inconvenient truths or personal responsibility. Often used to describe a tendency to overlook obvious realities in favor of more complex, yet unfounded, narratives. Example: *"He's always inseeing things—blaming secret plots rather than facing the simple facts right in front of him."

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Let’s go take a look at what you write…. I’ll be write back.. seems you’re the type that likes to make excuses for problems instead of being a problem solver. And then get angry at individuals face problems analyze them except them and try and create solutions for them. Also, I’ve seen you do is kick a lunchbox.

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*right back How do you say it in Russian?

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No clue dumbass. Look in the mirror, you’re the one giving him power, you’re the one implying that he’s so mighty that he’s dismantled our nation. So don’t give me I’m the Russian sympathizer, when that’s all you write about. What a joke, lol. Is this all you do is make excuses for you not acting and doing anything and making excuses that there’s nothing you can do, everyone else is so horrible. Everyone else destroyed our country. Lol what a fucking joke take your weak minded shit somewhere else. I just wasted my time reading your crap, now get the fuck out of here.

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As I said earlier, go xxxx yourself. Rhymes with muck.

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I’m sobbing uncontrollably.

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I don’t give two shits what you’re doing.

Keep boosting your Russian narrative rookie. GTFOH. 🤣🫵🏻😏..

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How so? Again, no argument. How am I masquerading?

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You purport to be a big supporter of our Constitution. However, you’re obviously a supporter of the traitorous orange turd known as Donald Trump. Therefore, you must be just pretending to be a supporter of The Constitution because Trump wants to destroy it. How you like dem apples? Btw, is your real name Jeffrey Clark, John Eastman or Rudi Guliani?

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Nope, not my names.

So provide reasoning behind your shallow assumption that Trump is going to destroy the constitution. And yeah, I am a Trump supporter. What of it?

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