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THE FANTASTIC LIFE OF GEORGE PAPADOPOLOUS
Part I
After the election
Nov 9, 2016 - Jan 19, 2017
THE FANTASTIC LIFE OF GEORGE PAPADOPOLOUS
Part I
After the election
Nov 9, 2016 - Jan 19, 2017
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This thread will be more than one part. This first part will focus on the time after the 2016 US presidential election until the night prior to Inauguration Day.
The second part will cover from Jan 20th to July 27, 2017, the day of PapaD’s arrest.
This thread will be more than one part. This first part will focus on the time after the 2016 US presidential election until the night prior to Inauguration Day.
The second part will cover from Jan 20th to July 27, 2017, the day of PapaD’s arrest.
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I chose to focus PapaD’s activities and acquaintances during this time period because they have been far less discussed than his activities and acquaintances in the months prior to the election.
I’m fresh out of Joseph Mifsud takes.
I chose to focus PapaD’s activities and acquaintances during this time period because they have been far less discussed than his activities and acquaintances in the months prior to the election.
I’m fresh out of Joseph Mifsud takes.
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The time period also interested me because there was very little happening in PapaD’s life that was Russia related.
Russia will inevitably come up, but the focus is elsewhere.
The time period also interested me because there was very little happening in PapaD’s life that was Russia related.
Russia will inevitably come up, but the focus is elsewhere.
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This investigation will lean heavily on PapaD’s book, Deep State Target.
I’m shocked that more researchers haven’t made use of it.
IMO, It’s one of the most underutilized resources in unraveling Spygate.
This investigation will lean heavily on PapaD’s book, Deep State Target.
I’m shocked that more researchers haven’t made use of it.
IMO, It’s one of the most underutilized resources in unraveling Spygate.
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Now, I understand completely if you have questions about PapaD’s credibility. Totally fair.
Nevertheless, his book provides a unique timeline of events which can be checked against other sources. That’s valuable.
He also drops A LOT of names.
Now, I understand completely if you have questions about PapaD’s credibility. Totally fair.
Nevertheless, his book provides a unique timeline of events which can be checked against other sources. That’s valuable.
He also drops A LOT of names.
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Appropriately, our investigation begins with a tweet from Greek defense minister Panos Kammenos the day after the election.
Appropriately, our investigation begins with a tweet from Greek defense minister Panos Kammenos the day after the election.
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Kammenos is one of the most important Spygate players that no one talks about.
More on him later.
Kammenos is one of the most important Spygate players that no one talks about.
More on him later.
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Also on Nov 9th, PapaD is contacted by Sergi Millian, who congratulates him on Trump’s victory.
The two men arrange to meet in Chicago to discuss future business opportunities.
Also on Nov 9th, PapaD is contacted by Sergi Millian, who congratulates him on Trump’s victory.
The two men arrange to meet in Chicago to discuss future business opportunities.
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On November 22nd, PapaD likes a facebook post about a London meetup between the Conservative Friends of Cyprus and the Conservative Friends of Israel.
medium.com/@Brian_Whit/th…
On November 22nd, PapaD likes a facebook post about a London meetup between the Conservative Friends of Cyprus and the Conservative Friends of Israel.
medium.com/@Brian_Whit/th…
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Approximately a month after the election, PapaD is introduced to Father Alex Karloutsos, the head of Department of Public Affairs of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in America.
Approximately a month after the election, PapaD is introduced to Father Alex Karloutsos, the head of Department of Public Affairs of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in America.
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Father Karloutsos has many powerful friends, including prominent Democrats.
Father Karloutsos has many powerful friends, including prominent Democrats.
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Karloutsos is also a friend and advisor to powerful Republicans.
Karloutsos is also a friend and advisor to powerful Republicans.
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PapaD claims that Karloutsos promised to help advance his career: “I’m going to get you together with Reince Priebus. It will help you get a job with the administration.”
PapaD claims that Karloutsos promised to help advance his career: “I’m going to get you together with Reince Priebus. It will help you get a job with the administration.”
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Karloutsos invites Papadopolous to travel to Greece with him in December 2016.
PapaD accepts.
Karloutsos invites Papadopolous to travel to Greece with him in December 2016.
PapaD accepts.
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Once in Greece, Karloutsos introduces him to his contacts there.
On December 4th, PapaD gives a curious interview with Greek television. He presents himself as a representative of the incoming Trump administration.
Once in Greece, Karloutsos introduces him to his contacts there.
On December 4th, PapaD gives a curious interview with Greek television. He presents himself as a representative of the incoming Trump administration.
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PapaD tells Greek reporters he has a “blank check” for whatever position he wants in the administration.
politico.com/story/2017/11/…
PapaD tells Greek reporters he has a “blank check” for whatever position he wants in the administration.
politico.com/story/2017/11/…
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However, according to the Mueller report, PapaD was fired from the Trump campaign in October 2016.
However, according to the Mueller report, PapaD was fired from the Trump campaign in October 2016.
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Was he ever a part of the transition team? That’s an interesting question, one I address in the thread below.
Was he ever a part of the transition team? That’s an interesting question, one I address in the thread below.
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On Dec 15, 2016, PapaD flies to Cyprus from Greece.
At some point, I should probably provide some historical background on Cyprus. It’s impossible to fully understand George Papadopolous without some familiarity with the island’s history.
On Dec 15, 2016, PapaD flies to Cyprus from Greece.
At some point, I should probably provide some historical background on Cyprus. It’s impossible to fully understand George Papadopolous without some familiarity with the island’s history.
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I’ve read 1 ½ books over the last year about Cyprus. Half because I simply had enough. It’s draining. The last 100 years of Cypriot history is both tragic and infuriating.
I’ve read 1 ½ books over the last year about Cyprus. Half because I simply had enough. It’s draining. The last 100 years of Cypriot history is both tragic and infuriating.
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Cyprus is caught in the middle of the rivalry between two larger powers, Greece and Turkey, who in turn are caught up in the rivalry between two even larger powers, the US and Russia.
Cyprus is caught in the middle of the rivalry between two larger powers, Greece and Turkey, who in turn are caught up in the rivalry between two even larger powers, the US and Russia.
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The island is currently split into a Greek side and a Turkish side. Cyprus was formerly a possession of the British Empire. Greek Cypriots blame the British, among others, for allowing the Turks to seize part of the island.
The island is currently split into a Greek side and a Turkish side. Cyprus was formerly a possession of the British Empire. Greek Cypriots blame the British, among others, for allowing the Turks to seize part of the island.
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The Greeks, who share the Orthodox Faith with Russians, have traditionally enjoyed better relations with Russia than the Turks have with Russia (to say the least). Even more so in the case of the Greek Cypriots.
The Greeks, who share the Orthodox Faith with Russians, have traditionally enjoyed better relations with Russia than the Turks have with Russia (to say the least). Even more so in the case of the Greek Cypriots.
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The dispute between the Greeks and the Turks over Cyprus was a major headache for Henry Kissinger during the Cold War.
Kissinger wanted a unified NATO against the USSR.
The dispute between the Greeks and the Turks over Cyprus was a major headache for Henry Kissinger during the Cold War.
Kissinger wanted a unified NATO against the USSR.
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But the Greek Cypriot leader, Archbishop Makarious, used better relations with the Russians as leverage in his battle against the Turkish Cypriots.
nytimes.com/1964/10/18/arc…
But the Greek Cypriot leader, Archbishop Makarious, used better relations with the Russians as leverage in his battle against the Turkish Cypriots.
nytimes.com/1964/10/18/arc…
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As most people who have followed Spygate know, there is a substantial Russian presence in Greek Cyprus today. Oleg Deripaska, for instance, is a citizen of both Russia and Cyprus.
As most people who have followed Spygate know, there is a substantial Russian presence in Greek Cyprus today. Oleg Deripaska, for instance, is a citizen of both Russia and Cyprus.
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Of course this brief history is vastly oversimplified. However, for the purposes of this thread, hopefully sufficient to give you an idea of the historical forces that have shaped PapaD’s foreign policy point of view.
Of course this brief history is vastly oversimplified. However, for the purposes of this thread, hopefully sufficient to give you an idea of the historical forces that have shaped PapaD’s foreign policy point of view.
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Back to mid-December 2016: PapaD meets the president of the Cyprus Parliament, Demetris Syllouris, while visiting the island.
Syllouris introduces him to Jordan’s deputy prime minister of foreign affairs, Nasser Judeh.
Back to mid-December 2016: PapaD meets the president of the Cyprus Parliament, Demetris Syllouris, while visiting the island.
Syllouris introduces him to Jordan’s deputy prime minister of foreign affairs, Nasser Judeh.
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Judeh tells PapaD, “Mr. Papadopoulos, I’m in touch with Michael Flynn. We’re looking forward to working with you.
PapaD says he’ll sends news of their meeting to “Mike Flynn in D.C”
Judeh tells PapaD, “Mr. Papadopoulos, I’m in touch with Michael Flynn. We’re looking forward to working with you.
PapaD says he’ll sends news of their meeting to “Mike Flynn in D.C”
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The next morning, PapaD meets with the president of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades.
The next morning, PapaD meets with the president of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades.
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PapaD suggests the possibility of replacing British troops on Cyprus with “American boots.”
PapaD suggests the possibility of replacing British troops on Cyprus with “American boots.”
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I have a question for you: do you think President Trump has given a second of thought to sending American troops to Cyprus?
Me neither.
I have a question for you: do you think President Trump has given a second of thought to sending American troops to Cyprus?
Me neither.
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Later, PapaD meets with the Greek defense minister, Panos Kammenos, and he’s back to floating ideas.
This time he proposes building an American military base on a the Greek island of Karpathos.
Later, PapaD meets with the Greek defense minister, Panos Kammenos, and he’s back to floating ideas.
This time he proposes building an American military base on a the Greek island of Karpathos.
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Where has George been for the previous six months?
Trump campaigned on the promise to DECREASE America’s overseas commitments.
Where has George been for the previous six months?
Trump campaigned on the promise to DECREASE America’s overseas commitments.
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PapaD tells the Cypriot president that he will pass along his statements to Mike Flynn and Steve Bannon.
“I email Flynn and others.”
PapaD tells the Cypriot president that he will pass along his statements to Mike Flynn and Steve Bannon.
“I email Flynn and others.”
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All this is right out of PapaD’s book. He gives the definite impression that he’s a Trump surrogate, in touch with foreign officials and reporting to Mike Flynn.
All this is right out of PapaD’s book. He gives the definite impression that he’s a Trump surrogate, in touch with foreign officials and reporting to Mike Flynn.
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Emails “described” to the Washington Post back up PapaD, somewhat.
Flynn does shows interest in a possible energy deal (no boots on the ground or military bases).
But the discussion is vague and apparently the two have never met.
Emails “described” to the Washington Post back up PapaD, somewhat.
Flynn does shows interest in a possible energy deal (no boots on the ground or military bases).
But the discussion is vague and apparently the two have never met.
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I assume that the Post made sure to include the email that was the most suggestive that PapaD was an integral part of the incoming Trump administration.
washingtonpost.com/politics/you-s…
I assume that the Post made sure to include the email that was the most suggestive that PapaD was an integral part of the incoming Trump administration.
washingtonpost.com/politics/you-s…
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On the 19th of January, the day prior to the inauguration, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America awards its highest honor to two Greek-Americans who worked on the Trump campaign, Reince Priebus and George GIgicos.
usa.greekreporter.com/2017/01/20/whi…
On the 19th of January, the day prior to the inauguration, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America awards its highest honor to two Greek-Americans who worked on the Trump campaign, Reince Priebus and George GIgicos.
usa.greekreporter.com/2017/01/20/whi…
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Priebus calls John Catsimatidis his “second father.”
Priebus calls John Catsimatidis his “second father.”
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For a closer look at the wealthy Catsimatidis and his powerful connections:
For a closer look at the wealthy Catsimatidis and his powerful connections:
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Panos Kammenos presents Preibus with a gift plague.
Panos Kammenos presents Preibus with a gift plague.
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PapaD and Kammenos attend a private donor party later at the Metropolitan Club.
chicagotribune.com/nation-world/c…
PapaD and Kammenos attend a private donor party later at the Metropolitan Club.
chicagotribune.com/nation-world/c…
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The Greek press reports Kammenos meeting with Reince Priebus and George Papadopolous.
ekathimerini.com/215454/article…
The Greek press reports Kammenos meeting with Reince Priebus and George Papadopolous.
ekathimerini.com/215454/article…
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End of Part I
Part II will begin on Inaugeration Day
Stay tuned
End of Part I
Part II will begin on Inaugeration Day
Stay tuned
