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"Interesting article by Twitter follower Sam Ray here. So true! Putin, I always thought, was a loose cannon, even his early KGB superiors didn't trust him due to his impulsive behavior and risky approach to intelligence operations. #Putin #KGB" - Robert Morton (Former Intelligence Officer) - @Robert4787 Mar 21, 2023

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Awesome piece. I see it much the same.

The Hubris-Nemesis complex, I think is a useful construct to analyze these malignant a-holes, like Trump and Putin. (And I have no doubt, America could be every bit as toxic under Trump’s prolonged leadership)

https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/monograph_reports/2005/MR461.pdf

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You are an excellent historian

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Important article.

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Propaganda is a necessary tool for small and fearful minds. It takes wisdom, great courage, and a quick, savvy voice to reveal malignant Wizards of Oz and their minions for what they are not. And, paradoxically, do not rely on leaders to define your worth.

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