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In reply to the discussion: In 1956, (NINETEEN FIFTY-SIX!) Ian Fleming wrote [View all]Farmer-Rick
(12,670 posts)31. I think ugly little Putin took control
Over the oligarchs in Russia in 2000.
At least according to this article it was: "How Putin Conquered Russia's Oligarchy"
https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2022/03/29/1088886554/how-putin-conquered-russias-oligarchy
There's a part 1 to it. But the interesting part is part 2. It's a good read.
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They did, once Putin came to power and benefitted from the same things. But the takeover of the GOP began when...
JHB
Feb 2024
#41
If still available, see the series FLEMMING starring Dominic Cooper as Ian Flemming
ProudMNDemocrat
Feb 2024
#35
See also movie with young Kevin Costner...'No Way Out'. Russian agent groomed for potus. nt
wiggs
Feb 2024
#42
Republicans are useful idiots. The fifth column undermining the US from within
IronLionZion
Feb 2024
#43