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It’s been a my belief for for a while now that Spygate had a lot more to do with the Iran Deal and a lot less with Russia than most ppl believe.
And the Iran Deal will once again will be a factor in how the next few weeks play out. https://twitter.com/BarakRavid/status/1330510240387915786
It’s been a my belief for for a while now that Spygate had a lot more to do with the Iran Deal and a lot less with Russia than most ppl believe.
And the Iran Deal will once again will be a factor in how the next few weeks play out. https://twitter.com/BarakRavid/status/1330510240387915786
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There were cries of “betrayal!” after the election when Benjamin Netanyahu called to speak with Joe Biden.
However, when we take a closer look at the situation, we see there is something more subtle going on.
There were cries of “betrayal!” after the election when Benjamin Netanyahu called to speak with Joe Biden.
However, when we take a closer look at the situation, we see there is something more subtle going on.
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In 2016, Trump spoke to Netanyahu the day after the election. In contrast, Biden spoke to the leades of our major European allies, Asia-Pacific allies and even the Pope before he spoke to Netanyahu (Biden also waited to speak to the US’s Sunni allies ).
In 2016, Trump spoke to Netanyahu the day after the election. In contrast, Biden spoke to the leades of our major European allies, Asia-Pacific allies and even the Pope before he spoke to Netanyahu (Biden also waited to speak to the US’s Sunni allies ).
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There is even some reason to believe Biden may have spoken to the President of Israel before he spoke to Netanyahu. https://www.axios.com/biden-speaks-with-israeli-leaders-netanyahu-and-rivlin-bff2bdfb-0441-45ea-9338-6ba97ae15520.html
There is even some reason to believe Biden may have spoken to the President of Israel before he spoke to Netanyahu. https://www.axios.com/biden-speaks-with-israeli-leaders-netanyahu-and-rivlin-bff2bdfb-0441-45ea-9338-6ba97ae15520.html
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Obviously Netanyahu and Biden said all the right things about “working together” after their conversation, but beneath the surface both men are highly suspicious of each other.
Obviously Netanyahu and Biden said all the right things about “working together” after their conversation, but beneath the surface both men are highly suspicious of each other.
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While a Biden administration may be more hospitable to Netanyahu than Obama’s (Obama and Bibi HATED each other), there is little reason to believe he would prefer a Biden presidency to a Trump White House that includes the likes of Jared Kushner and Mike Pompeo.
While a Biden administration may be more hospitable to Netanyahu than Obama’s (Obama and Bibi HATED each other), there is little reason to believe he would prefer a Biden presidency to a Trump White House that includes the likes of Jared Kushner and Mike Pompeo.
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Speaking of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, last week he visited Netanyahu in Israel.
Among the topics discussed was “countering Iran’s malign influence.
Speaking of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, last week he visited Netanyahu in Israel.
Among the topics discussed was “countering Iran’s malign influence.
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From there, Pompeo visited the UAE where once again the topic of countering Iran was discussed. https://twitter.com/SecPompeo/status/1330199797098303490
From there, Pompeo visited the UAE where once again the topic of countering Iran was discussed. https://twitter.com/SecPompeo/status/1330199797098303490
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Next, Pompeo was off to Saudi Arabia to meet with MBS. We can probably guess that Iran was a major topic of discussion there as we
Next, Pompeo was off to Saudi Arabia to meet with MBS. We can probably guess that Iran was a major topic of discussion there as we
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And recently we learned that Netanyahu paid a secret visit to Saudi Arabia to meet with Pompeo and the Saudi crown prince. https://twitter.com/thebias_news/status/1330781926437707776
And recently we learned that Netanyahu paid a secret visit to Saudi Arabia to meet with Pompeo and the Saudi crown prince. https://twitter.com/thebias_news/status/1330781926437707776
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Something’s cookin’, right?
Further cooperation between Israel and the Sunni allies, for one.
(Pompeo also visited Turkey on this trip. He did not meet with Erdogan. Erodgan, however, was one of the last leaders of a NATO ally to call Biden with his congratulations)
Something’s cookin’, right?
Further cooperation between Israel and the Sunni allies, for one.
(Pompeo also visited Turkey on this trip. He did not meet with Erdogan. Erodgan, however, was one of the last leaders of a NATO ally to call Biden with his congratulations)
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While all these developments are occurring on the diplomatic front, there was also a major shakeup going on in the Pentagon.
While all these developments are occurring on the diplomatic front, there was also a major shakeup going on in the Pentagon.
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POTUS fired his Secretary of Defense Mark Esper as well as several other DOD officials and elevated “his people” to more prominent roles. Those promoted included Chris Miller, Ezra Cohen-Watnik, Kash Patel and Michael Ellis.
POTUS fired his Secretary of Defense Mark Esper as well as several other DOD officials and elevated “his people” to more prominent roles. Those promoted included Chris Miller, Ezra Cohen-Watnik, Kash Patel and Michael Ellis.
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These are names that are often associated with Congressman Devin Nunes and Mike Flynn.
These are names that are often associated with Congressman Devin Nunes and Mike Flynn.
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Patel quietly traveled to Damascus last month.
Patel quietly traveled to Damascus last month.
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My guess about what is going on here is that Trump is clearing the way for increased communication between Defense Intelligence and counterparts in Israel and the Sunni states, bypassing other intelligence agencies
My guess about what is going on here is that Trump is clearing the way for increased communication between Defense Intelligence and counterparts in Israel and the Sunni states, bypassing other intelligence agencies
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It should be emphasized that is completely within the prerogative of Donald Trump as the President and Commander and Chief. Israel and the Sunni states are American allies after all.
It should be emphasized that is completely within the prerogative of Donald Trump as the President and Commander and Chief. Israel and the Sunni states are American allies after all.
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What is troubling is that the president doesn’t feel he can trust the other intelligence agencies or the Pentagon bureaucracy to properly carry out his orders without undermining him.
What is troubling is that the president doesn’t feel he can trust the other intelligence agencies or the Pentagon bureaucracy to properly carry out his orders without undermining him.
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So Trump is assembling a team that more resembles his initial National Security Council (NSC).
In his 60 Minutes interview, H R McMaster said there were two opposing groups while he was in the White House.
So Trump is assembling a team that more resembles his initial National Security Council (NSC).
In his 60 Minutes interview, H R McMaster said there were two opposing groups while he was in the White House.
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The “narrow” group is an obvious reference to Trump initial NSC under the leadership of Flynn, which McMaster believes was too narrowly focused on the Middle East.
The “narrow” group is an obvious reference to Trump initial NSC under the leadership of Flynn, which McMaster believes was too narrowly focused on the Middle East.
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The group that McMaster said wanted to save the world from President Trump was headed, I suspect, by Generals Kelly and Mattis.
The group that McMaster said wanted to save the world from President Trump was headed, I suspect, by Generals Kelly and Mattis.
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Of course McMaster is biased, but I think his view is helpful in understanding the direction Trump is headed....and who he trusts.
Of course McMaster is biased, but I think his view is helpful in understanding the direction Trump is headed....and who he trusts.
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So what could be in the works?
As stated previously, first and firstmost are improved relations between Israel and the Sunni states.
The more they are united, the better they will be able to resist a potential Biden’s administration’s attempts at reviving the Iran Deal.
So what could be in the works?
As stated previously, first and firstmost are improved relations between Israel and the Sunni states.
The more they are united, the better they will be able to resist a potential Biden’s administration’s attempts at reviving the Iran Deal.
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An extreme option: Israel and its Sunni allies may decide to attack an Iranian nuclear reactor while Trump is still in office. This will immediately handcuff the incoming administration and set US/Iran relations back many years.
An extreme option: Israel and its Sunni allies may decide to attack an Iranian nuclear reactor while Trump is still in office. This will immediately handcuff the incoming administration and set US/Iran relations back many years.
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I’m not saying it would be the wisest decision, but I wouldn’t rule it out. If they genuinely view Iran as an existential threat to their existence, what would be off the table?
I’m not saying it would be the wisest decision, but I wouldn’t rule it out. If they genuinely view Iran as an existential threat to their existence, what would be off the table?
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Another issue that could be exploited is the Biden’s administration’s lack of legitimacy. Half of the country doesn’t believe he won.
Another issue that could be exploited is the Biden’s administration’s lack of legitimacy. Half of the country doesn’t believe he won.
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Anything to further shake the foundation of his presidency will make him unlikely to act boldly, especially on a controversial issue like the Iran Deal.
Anything to further shake the foundation of his presidency will make him unlikely to act boldly, especially on a controversial issue like the Iran Deal.
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What they could do to bring further doubt on the result of the elections, I don’t know. The Israelis are the best in the world at cyber-warfare.
Perhaps my favorite scenario is this one put forward by a former Pentagon official in the Obama administration
What they could do to bring further doubt on the result of the elections, I don’t know. The Israelis are the best in the world at cyber-warfare.
Perhaps my favorite scenario is this one put forward by a former Pentagon official in the Obama administration
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McKeon knows what he’s talking about. He’s an attorney and former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense.
McKeon knows what he’s talking about. He’s an attorney and former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense.
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“DECLASSY EVERYTHING!”
Nah, you know that’s not going to happen.
But I suspect a selective declassification is underway by “his people.”
“DECLASSY EVERYTHING!”
Nah, you know that’s not going to happen.
But I suspect a selective declassification is underway by “his people.”
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I believe Trump has his team determining what information could be declassified without embarrassing Israel and the Sunni states.
I believe Trump has his team determining what information could be declassified without embarrassing Israel and the Sunni states.
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And such potentially embarrassing information does exist. For instance, the conversation between Flynn and Kislyak over the UN vote damaging to Israel is still completely redacted. That is what we know of. There is probably more.
And such potentially embarrassing information does exist. For instance, the conversation between Flynn and Kislyak over the UN vote damaging to Israel is still completely redacted. That is what we know of. There is probably more.
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But there is much more redacted information showing that Russiagate was a hoax, put in place by the Obama administration, designed to hinder the incoming Trump administration’s ability to pursue Trump's desired foreign policy objectives.
But there is much more redacted information showing that Russiagate was a hoax, put in place by the Obama administration, designed to hinder the incoming Trump administration’s ability to pursue Trump's desired foreign policy objectives.
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Whether Trump will pull the trigger on declass or not has yet to be determined. But he wants the option.
Whether Trump will pull the trigger on declass or not has yet to be determined. But he wants the option.
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Declassification would make Trump the ultimate whistleblower.
Now, I don’t believe that a former President who received 73 million votes in the last election is in danger of getting locked up anytime soon.
Declassification would make Trump the ultimate whistleblower.
Now, I don’t believe that a former President who received 73 million votes in the last election is in danger of getting locked up anytime soon.
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After all, there are Boomers on Rush Limbaugh show saying he’s ready to die for Trump. Charging Trump with a crime would amount to national suicide
After all, there are Boomers on Rush Limbaugh show saying he’s ready to die for Trump. Charging Trump with a crime would amount to national suicide
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Nevertheless, Claiming whistleblower status is just one more layer of protection against a vengeful Establishment.
Nevertheless, Claiming whistleblower status is just one more layer of protection against a vengeful Establishment.
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Those are some things to look for over the next few weeks.
IF a Biden administration enters the White House, they should expect some unwelcome surprises.
An eye for and eye, a tooth for a tooth.
Those are some things to look for over the next few weeks.
IF a Biden administration enters the White House, they should expect some unwelcome surprises.
An eye for and eye, a tooth for a tooth.
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