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deletedFeb 8Liked by Mike Hampton
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Yep. I can understand, but not like, the fact that during a war you have to be heavy-handed lest dissenters destroy moral. But some dissent is necessary for debate. I believe Russia's doing the only logical thing in Ukraine, but not all such actions are just, so there has to be an international standard. Jailing a Russian father for years because of his child's drawing is not on. But I understand Tucker not going there, otherwise there'd be no interview. Realism is a bitch.

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deletedFeb 8Liked by Mike Hampton
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That relates to my WEF innuendo.

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Feb 8Liked by Mike Hampton

I’m pretty shallow so I’d ask him to grab me some tickets for The Nutcracker this season at the Bolshevik Theatre.

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I was gonna ask for contact numbers for some actresses I admire, but I was too cowardly with the world at stake. So kudos to your bravery.

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I’d ask if he ever lets Snowden and Navalny wives get in touch so they can ease the pressure on him - There’s ever been free and fair elections anywhere but considering none has really taken place in Russia and Russian leaders seem to get along with democratically elected leaders, would you advise your successor Mr. Lavrov to be a Dictator-President for like you for 30years ?

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It will never apply to all but some countries respond to a strong leader better than they do a democracy. Most Singaporeans and Chinese seem to appreciate their countries. Same applies to Russians. I've watched the protests, like mothers wanting their sons safe, but I've seen so much that I know that the majority are not anti the war but understand that Russia was under threat, and had to act in defence. Navalny may be brave but he's not the perfect moral guy the West made him out to be. You do realise what Bellinger is?

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Feb 8Liked by Mike Hampton

He should ask Mr. Putin to say something non-political that will help us to know him better and keep him in our minds; something about his personal life, his dogs, anything that he particularly likes, new romance, his family's well-being, etc. Even Valentine's day wishes. Does he have a garden, and what does he grow? That kind of thing.

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With so much at stake, time is the issue.

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Feb 9·edited Feb 9Liked by Mike Hampton

I know the interview is done ,sometimes I like to think things like this out. I'd wish Tucker would've asked what really happened to all those cold war nukes that Ukraine had.

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Terrific question.

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