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In reply to the discussion: Coup to remove cancer-stricken Putin underway in Russia, Ukrainian intelligence chief says [View all]IronLionZion
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Coup to remove cancer-stricken Putin underway in Russia, Ukrainian intelligence chief says [View all]
groundloop
May 2022
OP
I wouldn't wish cancer on anyone, even a monster like putin, but I do hope he is discharged from
yaesu
May 2022
#4
True, we had an unhinged leader for 4 years but even a lawful democracy couldn't remove that
yaesu
May 2022
#35
Knowing the ego Putin holds, wouldn't you think he'd decide to lead the troops...
Frustratedlady
May 2022
#10
I believe it. He doesn't look well. The concern will be who is his replacement.
captain queeg
May 2022
#14
Newsweek and Business Insider are reporting the same story and source ATM.
Ford_Prefect
May 2022
#16
If you were the head of Ukranian military intelligence and there really was a coup...
PoliticAverse
May 2022
#18
Hoping "isn't as evil as Putin" -- insider coups of authoritarian elites don't tend that way
cloudythescribbler
May 2022
#23
Maybe they should Putin him out his misery by poisoning him and then throw him out of a window.
Crowman2009
May 2022
#25
If the global price of oil drops 20%, or whatever, they can't hide behind it.
oldsoftie
May 2022
#72
Global oil prices are down 15% from their highs in March, yet gas prices are still peaking.
TheRickles
May 2022
#98
Our local prices reflect the lower oil. But it was also cheaper when oil was 95 few weeks ago
oldsoftie
May 2022
#99
Putin has planned his replacement. God help Ukraine and Russia. The people have no idea what is
Evolve Dammit
May 2022
#39
I thought Putin had chosen his successor who was a protoge FSB officer and just as bad
ratchiweenie
May 2022
#42
I believe he is ill given that blanket on his lap at the parade. Even the elderly present
Demovictory9
May 2022
#46
I expect he will die of lead poisoning, causing him to fall out a fifth story window. n/t
eggplant
May 2022
#58
Using Putins illness or possible death as a way to end the Ukraine war, could this be their
Ziggysmom
May 2022
#67
I talked to our Ukrainian neighbor yesterday about all this. He says it's typical pre-regime change
DFW
May 2022
#70
Unfortunately the entire Kremlin is a cancer and they all need radical removal - Stage 4
Pachamama
May 2022
#74
We know there's been conflict in the Russian power structure from the start of this invasion....
paleotn
May 2022
#78
"Hopefully, if this turns out to be accurate, the next Russian dictator isn't as evil as Putin."
soldierant
May 2022
#97