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yellow dahlia

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17. It was my first thought, as well.

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Wed Sep 10, 2025, 06:21 PM

Sep 10

I chastised myself for being so cynical. Oh no - another conspiracy theory?

At the same time I could see the benefit to some, including Krasnov. Eliminate him for being disloyal regarding Epstein...bring us one step closer to a civil war...create an excuse for some kind of authoritarian action.

We don't have much information yet, so I continue to chastise myself for dealing in speculation...

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Gee, is it any wonder that my first thought upon hearing about that f'n [View all] niyad Sep 10 OP

You are SO appreciated. ZDU Sep 10 #1

You are most welcome. niyad Sep 10 #3

I will second that. LoisB Sep 10 #26

My husband says trump had him killed for an incident. Who knows . Srkdqltr Sep 10 #2

With this bunch of thugs, anything is possible. niyad Sep 10 #4

My first thought too Clouds Passing Sep 10 #5

Exactly. That was so out of character for krasnov. niyad Sep 10 #7

He was obviously gloating about something Clouds Passing Sep 10 #8

Or ruskies invading Poland's airspace? SheltieLover Sep 10 #9

Many recent events with which to gloat Clouds Passing Sep 10 #12

Yup SheltieLover Sep 10 #18

Which Epstein Kerfuffle are you referring to? Amaryllis Sep 10 #6

Link SheltieLover Sep 10 #10

Thank you. niyad Sep 10 #15

Yw! SheltieLover Sep 10 #16

Didn't know about this. Explains A LOT. B.See Sep 10 #19

Yup. SheltieLover Sep 10 #20

Thanks Amaryllis Sep 10 #23

Yw! SheltieLover Sep 10 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author niyad Sep 10 #13

Given the propensity of some folks to embrace ridiculous conspiracy theories, like 2024 election denialism. tritsofme Sep 10 #11

im having a sad for you Nimble_Idea Sep 10 #21

If you think it's fun to chase black helicopters and chem-trails type stuff, have at it! tritsofme Sep 10 #22

God's Gonna Cut You Down struggle4progress Sep 10 #14

It was my first thought, as well. yellow dahlia Sep 10 #17

K&R UTUSN Sep 10 #25