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Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Khashoggi Killing Will Blow Over ( Oil, Arms, & Putin didn't do it!)

Thomas Riggins

Just now

The Guardian

"On Tuesday, the New York Times reported that four of the men identified by Turkish media as part of a 15-man hit squad sent from Riyadh to silence Khashoggi were members of [Prince] Bin Salman’s personal security detail. Another, Tubaigy, holds a senior position in the Saudi interior ministry." Rogue elements? We have a rogue element in the White House! Prediction: This will blow over for 3 reasons -- oil, arms sales, and Putin didn't do it.