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drray23

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90. yes absolutely

Sun May 15, 2022, 01:00 PM

May 2022

I think the new leader would have an easy out . He would say that the war in Ukraine was Putin's doing and was wrong and therefore we are withdrawing our troops back to mother Russia where they belong hoping to get a relief from sanctions in order to rebuild.

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Coup to remove cancer-stricken Putin underway in Russia, Ukrainian intelligence chief says [View all] groundloop May 2022 OP

Kicking for visibility SheltieLover May 2022 #1

You wanna see global stock markets bounce? bucolic_frolic May 2022 #2

Probably happen alright KS Toronado May 2022 #36

It started Thursday afternoon Roy Rolling May 2022 #60

I won't have money to invest until June 1st TexasBushwhacker May 2022 #86

This situation bears watching! dchill May 2022 #3

I caught that Maraya1969 May 2022 #92

I wouldn't wish cancer on anyone, even a monster like putin, but I do hope he is discharged from yaesu May 2022 #4

I would generally agree with you wryter2000 May 2022 #24

+1 SouthernDem4ever May 2022 #54

I guess they don't have a 25th Amendment process COL Mustard May 2022 #29

True, we had an unhinged leader for 4 years but even a lawful democracy couldn't remove that yaesu May 2022 #35

They do, but it's spelled "polonium" ZonkerHarris May 2022 #43

Or 9 x 19 mm COL Mustard May 2022 #53

Even if it's not true, it will shove a bug up Putin's ass. Jim__ May 2022 #5

I don't believe it. But ... fingers crossed 🤞 live love laugh May 2022 #71

+1 n/t area51 May 2022 #83

So is Kevin McCarthy coaching them on how to stage a coup? milestogo May 2022 #6

I hear Senator Hawley knows a thing or two about it. LW1977 May 2022 #21

Except that they would be on Putin's side. Turbineguy May 2022 #102

Let's hope they're smarter than our clowns mjvpi May 2022 #32

y'know umroman May 2022 #7

Republicans will Traildogbob May 2022 #8

funeral enid602 May 2022 #62

bye Goonch May 2022 #9

Yeah, he's sick. Look at that face compared to when... brush May 2022 #13

Yep. I don't take this lightly. Dark n Stormy Knight May 2022 #63

Knowing the ego Putin holds, wouldn't you think he'd decide to lead the troops... Frustratedlady May 2022 #10

ehhhh.... Putin is no different from American chicken hawks. groundloop May 2022 #11

#LockHimUp Trueblue1968 May 2022 #12

I believe it. He doesn't look well. The concern will be who is his replacement. captain queeg May 2022 #14

Bone marrow transplant possibly ForPeace May 2022 #15

Newsweek and Business Insider are reporting the same story and source ATM. Ford_Prefect May 2022 #16

Even if his replacement is as vile as Putin Grokenstein May 2022 #17

yes absolutely drray23 May 2022 #90

If you were the head of Ukranian military intelligence and there really was a coup... PoliticAverse May 2022 #18

You would if you were stirring the pot to make sure it happens. davsand May 2022 #22

Exactly my thoughts. Delphinus May 2022 #91

Bingo. Stir up the Russian dissent. mjvpi May 2022 #34

I don't doubt something is in the works. Gore1FL May 2022 #19

Komrade Trump and the KGOP RepubliKorps will rally to Pooty's side Achilleaze May 2022 #20

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

Here Vlad, I made this Polonium tea just for you. groundloop May 2022 #26

How 'bout a nice polonium sandwich? louis-t May 2022 #93

Throw him out a window? lonely bird May 2022 #76

No surprise here. The minute the West began confiscating yachts and PatrickforB May 2022 #27

What goes around, comes around IronLionZion May 2022 #28

I wish... birdographer May 2022 #88

The Snake and Saw IronLionZion May 2022 #89

The bew guy will have come up through the ranks in the Kremlin Warpy May 2022 #30

But maybe a new guy is also more aware of reality. oldsoftie May 2022 #40

I doubt any of them are left Warpy May 2022 #50

Once someone gets power treestar May 2022 #77

The next leader... Eyeball_Kid May 2022 #65

I hope you are correct oldsoftie May 2022 #73

Well, when Gorbachev became leader of the USSR, they said the same thing Wednesdays May 2022 #81

He is also not well regarded in Russia Warpy May 2022 #87

Although many lives where lost, Putin being removed would be a victory LLCARD May 2022 #31

Oil prices would definitely go down. Other shortages may ease as well. oldsoftie May 2022 #41

But the oil companies aren't charging the right prices now SouthernDem4ever May 2022 #55

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

Maybe Vlad's Republican friends... 3825-87867 May 2022 #33

Sounds like a plan. Joinfortmill May 2022 #48

Skepticism is probably warranted Deminpenn May 2022 #37

Fun dayn moyl zu Got's oyem, Ukraine Intelligence Chief. maxsolomon May 2022 #38

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 wonder if someone gave Vlad a surreptitious blast of radiation. LudwigPastorius May 2022 #44

I hope that is true, it will also show what kind of a "Genius" Putin is. Escurumbele May 2022 #45

I believe he is ill given that blanket on his lap at the parade. Even the elderly present Demovictory9 May 2022 #46

Can't happen soon enough. Joinfortmill May 2022 #47

PLEASE let this be true! 🙏 nt Raine May 2022 #49

Encouraging News colsohlibgal May 2022 #51

Blood cancer. Damn. lastlib May 2022 #52

But why would they... SuperCoder May 2022 #56

It's propaganda. Designed to cause unrest within his circle. herding cats May 2022 #61

Yes...and so was Kim Jun Il Xolodno May 2022 #57

I expect he will die of lead poisoning, causing him to fall out a fifth story window. n/t eggplant May 2022 #58

as with Trump Skittles May 2022 #59

I think this is wishful thinking Lithos May 2022 #64

With the dramatic changes seen in putin's looks and his actions, duforsure May 2022 #66

Maybe a scheme to remove Putin, or disndat May 2022 #84

During WWII, there was a plot by Nazi generals to kill Hitler. spike jones May 2022 #100

Using Putins illness or possible death as a way to end the Ukraine war, could this be their Ziggysmom May 2022 #67

Even if this is true,... LudwigPastorius May 2022 #68

Do we think they would rid themselves of Putin tavernier May 2022 #79

We'll likely never know if putin is taken out, duforsure May 2022 #69

I talked to our Ukrainian neighbor yesterday about all this. He says it's typical pre-regime change DFW May 2022 #70

Interesting. Thanks as always. Hekate May 2022 #101

Unfortunately the entire Kremlin is a cancer and they all need radical removal - Stage 4 Pachamama May 2022 #74

Perhaps his medical team will be given an offer that they can't refuse. NCjack May 2022 #75

We know there's been conflict in the Russian power structure from the start of this invasion.... paleotn May 2022 #78

Let's hope the coup comes soon. infullview May 2022 #80

The steroids also explain Putin's "moon face." nt Wednesdays May 2022 #82

I have no problem wishing a painful death ... Better Days Ahoy May 2022 #85

Putin must be very paranoid by now if this is true lunatica May 2022 #94

I'm afraid he'll be worse. ananda May 2022 #95

Good point. MAGA types. But mixed with selfish billionaire status. C Moon May 2022 #96

"Hopefully, if this turns out to be accurate, the next Russian dictator isn't as evil as Putin." soldierant May 2022 #97

My Ukie neighbor thought Putin would be gone by December, maybe even September DFW May 2022 #103

There is no coup "underway"...... getagrip_already May 2022 #104