No honest observer on either side of the debate really thinks that an exiled Ukrainian-funded oligarch and one of the US’ previously most powerful neoconservatives have President Putin’s best interests in mind when suggesting that he’s at risk of being overthrown if he doesn’t purge the Russian military.
A couple of typos: 1) the title "...To Think Putin That Can’t...";
2) "...Khodorkovsky, who was designed by Russia ..." should be 'designated [as]' or 'deemed', presumably?
"...Western intelligence agencies masterfully manipulated Prigozhin’s rivalry with the Defense Ministry, the paranoia that this provoked, and his delusions of grandeur..."
You think they 'masterfully manipulated' anything more than simply observing how a man under pressure and exposed to war, as Prigozhin had been, gradually succumbed to insidious inner voices? I'm sure they would LIKE to have played such an active role, and they certainly TRY to do so, but do you have evidence to suggest they were able to (and continue to do so)?
"...Khodorkovsky and Pence..."
I don't believe anyone takes either of those two any more seriously than the other, so perhaps better not to inflate their importance by superfluous mention?
"...the minds of their targets..."
Maybe. So what?
I don't believe they're any more important than the above, and enjoy the same effect of superfluous mention.
Thanks for catching the typos, I missed the one in-text due to my autocorrect changing the word for some reason.
Regarding your other points, yes, I do believe that they manipulated him and that's also the working hypothesis of the Russian authorities as recently shared by National Guard commander Zolotov:
Because it got its 'g' and 'n' the wrong way around for the difference between 'design' and 'designate', or something else confused its electronic brain. Easily done; AI to soon rule the world (apparently).
Ah-ha, yes — interesting, hadn't realised that.
Can't get RT in the UK, dammit:
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Yeah, right (Google)!
Never mind, I've got the gist now, thanks.
But to manipulate and hope for the best, and to have some means of making more sure the manipulation works... That's a big difference. (Not sure I'd like to call it 'masterful', though. Should be interesting to find out more.) Also, makes a lot of sense in view of the way events unfolded: Prigozhin changed his mind, when removed; sounds like Zolotov's on the right track, then.
Wish we could get RT, but I'm sure you'll make sure we get the most essential bits. Thanks!
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A couple of typos: 1) the title "...To Think Putin That Can’t...";
2) "...Khodorkovsky, who was designed by Russia ..." should be 'designated [as]' or 'deemed', presumably?
"...Western intelligence agencies masterfully manipulated Prigozhin’s rivalry with the Defense Ministry, the paranoia that this provoked, and his delusions of grandeur..."
You think they 'masterfully manipulated' anything more than simply observing how a man under pressure and exposed to war, as Prigozhin had been, gradually succumbed to insidious inner voices? I'm sure they would LIKE to have played such an active role, and they certainly TRY to do so, but do you have evidence to suggest they were able to (and continue to do so)?
"...Khodorkovsky and Pence..."
I don't believe anyone takes either of those two any more seriously than the other, so perhaps better not to inflate their importance by superfluous mention?
"...the minds of their targets..."
Maybe. So what?
I don't believe they're any more important than the above, and enjoy the same effect of superfluous mention.
Thanks for catching the typos, I missed the one in-text due to my autocorrect changing the word for some reason.
Regarding your other points, yes, I do believe that they manipulated him and that's also the working hypothesis of the Russian authorities as recently shared by National Guard commander Zolotov:
https://www.rt.com/russia/578794-national-guard-prigozhin-insurrection/
Because it got its 'g' and 'n' the wrong way around for the difference between 'design' and 'designate', or something else confused its electronic brain. Easily done; AI to soon rule the world (apparently).
Ah-ha, yes — interesting, hadn't realised that.
Can't get RT in the UK, dammit:
"Your connection is not private
Attackers might be trying to steal your information from www.rt.com (for example, passwords, messages or credit cards). Learn more
NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID
To get Chrome’s highest level of security, turn on enhanced protection"
Yeah, right (Google)!
Never mind, I've got the gist now, thanks.
But to manipulate and hope for the best, and to have some means of making more sure the manipulation works... That's a big difference. (Not sure I'd like to call it 'masterful', though. Should be interesting to find out more.) Also, makes a lot of sense in view of the way events unfolded: Prigozhin changed his mind, when removed; sounds like Zolotov's on the right track, then.
Wish we could get RT, but I'm sure you'll make sure we get the most essential bits. Thanks!