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Madam45for2923

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Sat Dec 24, 2016, 02:09 PM Dec 2016

1987 Article: Explicitly saying Soviets were cultivating Trump as pres candidate

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Investigation by Sarah Kendzior


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Here is a 1987 article from newsletter "Elephants and Donkeys" explicitly saying Soviets were cultivating Trump as pres candidate pic.twitter.com/16yiyGpqBd
11:36 AM - 24 Dec 2016

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Sarah Kendzior ?@sarahkendzior 3h3 hours ago
Take this article with caution as it's from LaRouchePub; haven't investigated author yet. But that it was published in 1987 is very damning.
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Sarah Kendzior ?@sarahkendzior 3h3 hours ago
I'd view this article with more skepticism, but it's backed up with mainstream outlets cited in rest of this thread and by events of 2016

https://twitter.com/sarahkendzior/status/812703786737299458




It's a long thread with more information.



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Bonus: The Soviets fly Trump in on July 4. House him in Lenin's suite. Trump writes he's impressed with Soviet ambition to make him a deal. pic.twitter.com/4celN7Q2XV


Sarah Kendzior ?@sarahkendzior 4h4 hours ago
Trump 1987:
Jan: Invited to USSR
July: Goes to USSR
Sept: Takes out anti-US ads
Oct: Makes anti-US speech
[Month?]: Plans Russia nuke deal


https://twitter.com/sarahkendzior/status/812698480099684356


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Sarah Kendzior ?@sarahkendzior 7h7 hours ago
1988 WaPo article: Trump was sought out by Soviets in 1986, invited to USSR in Jan 1987, flew to USSR in July 1987 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1988/12/03/trump-and-the-gorby-connection/90def16e-147b-4581-8ac5-56fb6fbdf44f/?utm_term=.9c26ca0244d1


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Sarah Kendzior ?@sarahkendzior 7h7 hours ago
Shortly after his visit to Moscow in July 1987, Trump took out full page newspaper ads harshly condemning US policy

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Sarah Kendzior ?@sarahkendzior 7h7 hours ago
After visiting the USSR in 1987, Trump began proclaiming that Russia and the US use their nuke threat together http://qz.com/871436/donald-trump-nuclear-weapons-putin-and-trump-release-statements-that-hint-at-increased-nuclear-armament/



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Sarah Kendzior ?@sarahkendzior 7h7 hours ago
After his trip to USSR and announcement he wants to have Russia nuke partnership, Trump flirts with presidential bid http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/02/donald-trump-first-campaign-speech-new-hampshire-1987-213595

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Sarah Kendzior ?@sarahkendzior 7h7 hours ago
Trump 1987:
Jan: Invited to USSR
July: Goes to USSR
Sept: Takes out anti-US ads
Oct: Makes anti-US speech
[Month?]: Plans Russia nuke deal
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Sarah Kendzior ?@sarahkendzior 6h6 hours ago
Bonus: The Soviets fly Trump in on July 4. House him in Lenin's suite. Trump writes he's impressed with Soviet ambition to make him a deal.

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What else was Trump up to in 1987? Read this 1987 Newsweek cover story warning of our present situation. https://www.google.com/amp/www.newsweek.com/rise-trump-357533%3Famp%3D1?client=ms-android-sprint-us



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1987 Article: Explicitly saying Soviets were cultivating Trump as pres candidate (Original Post) Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 OP
no duh. we are the only country mopinko Dec 2016 #1
This is a Lyndon LaRouche publication, so add salt as needed. (All the salt!) Bongo Prophet Dec 2016 #2
Yes! Sarah kendzior writes about that in the thread. Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #3
1988 WaPo article: Trump was sought out by Soviets in 1986, invited to USSR in Jan 1987, flew to USS Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #4
Now we are quoting Lyndon LaRouche on DU and giving him credibility? former9thward Dec 2016 #5
This is an investigation by Sarah Kendzior who is using different sources. Here from AM Joy Show Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #6

mopinko

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1. no duh. we are the only country
Sat Dec 24, 2016, 02:14 PM
Dec 2016

that has to think in such short time frames. 4 years.
the continuity of policy and governance is the important part of peaceful transitions. cheeto has thrown that out the window with both tiny little hands.

russia, china, they play the long game.

Bongo Prophet

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2. This is a Lyndon LaRouche publication, so add salt as needed. (All the salt!)
Sat Dec 24, 2016, 03:10 PM
Dec 2016
"Here is a 1987 article from newsletter "Elephants and Donkeys"... " NO, it is an article titled "Elephants and Donkeys" in the newsletter "Executive IntelligenceReview"

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

Madam45for2923

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3. Yes! Sarah kendzior writes about that in the thread.
Sat Dec 24, 2016, 03:36 PM
Dec 2016

Sarah Kendzior ?@sarahkendzior 3h3 hours ago
Take this article with caution as it's from LaRouchePub; haven't investigated author yet. But that it was published in 1987 is very damning.
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Sarah Kendzior ?@sarahkendzior 3h3 hours ago
I'd view this article with more skepticism, but it's backed up with mainstream outlets cited in rest of this thread and by events of 2016

https://twitter.com/sarahkendzior/status/812703786737299458




It's a long thread with more information.
 

Madam45for2923

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4. 1988 WaPo article: Trump was sought out by Soviets in 1986, invited to USSR in Jan 1987, flew to USS
Sat Dec 24, 2016, 03:40 PM
Dec 2016

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1988 WaPo article: Trump was sought out by Soviets in 1986, invited to USSR in Jan 1987, flew to USSR in July 1987 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1988/12/03/trump-and-the-gorby-connection/90def16e-147b-4581-8ac5-56fb6fbdf44f/?utm_term=.9c26ca0244d1


https://twitter.com/sarahkendzior/status/812658154060337154

former9thward

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5. Now we are quoting Lyndon LaRouche on DU and giving him credibility?
Sat Dec 24, 2016, 04:57 PM
Dec 2016

What garbage from a former left winger turned right winger turned just plain nut.

 

Madam45for2923

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6. This is an investigation by Sarah Kendzior who is using different sources. Here from AM Joy Show
Sat Dec 24, 2016, 05:26 PM
Dec 2016

Video:
.@SARAHKENDZIOR says Donald Trump seems to be hiding his wealth like Putin, and calls for an investigation #AMJoy

https://twitter.com/amjoyshow/status/810143044120940544

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