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Samantha

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6. Yes, I believe they knew this was an explosive accusation; the knowledge it was not true

Reply to zentrum (Reply #4)

Sat Mar 11, 2017, 03:07 AM

Mar 2017

was totally incidental.

I do not think Bannon believes the stuff Breitbart posts; he just likes provocative (and that is putting it mildly) items to spread fear and discontent. I ignore him now and I breathe much easier.

I think you are right to say it makes no sense. They (Trump and Bannon) do not care about that -- they just like shouting "fire" in the crowded theater.

Sam

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Agree completely, but what zentrum Mar 2017 #4

Yes, I believe they knew this was an explosive accusation; the knowledge it was not true Samantha Mar 2017 #6

You're absolutely right. zentrum Mar 2017 #9

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