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originally posted by: CovertAgenda
but what I cant fathom is what you are trying to say.
In one sentence i am 'silly' for my comment, then in the same sentence you are saying 'you will see a lot worse...',
And whats with the russia hint? Can you point out where I have even mentioned russia?
I was "trying to say" that this implication was an exaggeration, an hyberbole.Not sensible.
the mild comment quoted
"not defamatory at all"
You were backing up an earlier poster who was being criticised for looking outside Russia for his conspiracy
Try reading his first line. Although more a hypothesis than theory.
that responses to posts should come ONLY from the person being addressed by them, or only when invited
Thanks for the answer, although my post was not directed at you.
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