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Shellback Squid

(9,052 posts) Wed Oct 23, 2024, 10:27 PM 17 hrs ago

The new groping video and Rathergate

Killian documents controversy
Speculated Karl Rove created and planted the GWB Texas Air National Guard papers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killian_documents_controversy

If the video is real...that fucker really knows how to dominate the conversation

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The new groping video and Rathergate (Original Post) Shellback Squid 17 hrs ago OP

Yep, "intercept a scandal by first outing it with fake evidence" is a familiar GOP play 0rganism 17 hrs ago #1

The case against Bush was really strong Stargleamer 17 hrs ago #2

0rganism

(24,502 posts)

1. Yep, "intercept a scandal by first outing it with fake evidence" is a familiar GOP play

Reply to Shellback Squid (Original post)

Wed Oct 23, 2024, 10:38 PM

17 hrs ago

It's their "flea flicker" - kinda risky and seldom used but effective when it works
Until we have solid reasons to think otherwise, I'll just assume it's a trap

Stargleamer

(2,141 posts)

2. The case against Bush was really strong

Reply to Shellback Squid (Original post)

Wed Oct 23, 2024, 10:47 PM

17 hrs ago

the phony documents sabotaged everything.

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