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Irish_Dem

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16. I too used to be an optimist Tom.

Reply to TomSlick (Reply #15)

Tue Nov 12, 2024, 07:30 PM

Nov 12

It doesn't really match our current reality.

There are double agents in all governments.
This has always been the case going way back in history.

And yes of course it is a dangerous game.

Putin most likely has quite a few ways of receiving US classified intelligence.
Yes Trump is one of them. But there are others ways too.

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