Tag Archives: Putin

The Russian Dossier

Posted on January 13, 2017 by tgilson

The Buzzfeed report on Trump that has yet to be verified is interesting on several levels. It would have been an absolutely smashing novel as an update to “The Manchurian Candidate.” I wish I had written it two years ago. … Continue reading →

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Russian hacking: Listen to the intelligence community

Posted on January 7, 2017 by tgilson

  Those of you who have been reading these posts over the years know that I have a strong belief in our intelligence community and a deep passion for its necessity and its members. The past few weeks have angered … Continue reading →

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Imagine a Trump and Putin ‘bromance’

Posted on January 16, 2016 by tgilson

I didn’t win the lottery so I can’t buy an island in the Caribbean to run away and ignore American politics and Vladimir Putin. While still watching the news and being depressed I was overwhelmed with the image of Donald … Continue reading →

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What will happen in Ukraine now?

Posted on July 18, 2014 by tgilson

Much more will indeed come out about the downing of the Malaysia Airlines plane (Flight MH 17) over Ukraine – why did it fly that path? Who shot it down and why? But what we do know is that if … Continue reading →

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Thrill writers of the world unite!

Posted on March 23, 2014 by tgilson

Writers are always looking for real world ideas for their stories. Even James Bond has to have a smidgeon of truth to make the audience believe – or at least suspend belief for a short time – that the fantastic … Continue reading →

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Putin’s Chess Game

Posted on March 8, 2014 by tgilson

Some people were surprised at Vladimir Putin’s move into Ukraine, and I am greatly amused that they were shocked! Let’s be honest – since the day that the Soviet Union disappeared, Putin has not been a very happy person. He … Continue reading →

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Has Kiev stopped burning? Here’s what’s happening in Ukraine

Posted on February 22, 2014 by tgilson

BREAKING (From BBC NEWS): Ukraine’s parliament just voted to dismiss President Viktor Yanukovych & set elections for May 25 . The hot topic this week is what is happening in Ukraine so I will try to give a very brief … Continue reading →

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