• Redderthanmisty
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    1 year ago

    Because france wants to keep that gold flowing into their coffers, and the coup leaders threaten that flow, so we’re gonna see another Iraq.

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      1 year ago

      More like Russia wants it to fund their war in Ukraine, so they sent Wagner to instigate a coup.

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        1 year ago

        Almost 80% of Nigeriens support the new government. The previous leader was a western backed comprador. But sure, just shut down the reasonable part of the discussion by running in a circle and yelling “Russia!”

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        1 year ago

        Russia has more gold than it needs and still buying. What a nice way to get rid of collapsing dollar.