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Leslie McAdoo Gordon

Mar 10 • 4 tweets • 1 min read

Govt programs can always be abused, but just because the public is finding out something now doesn’t mean it’s a secret or nefarious. DOD’s Threat Reduction Agency has been in operation for decades & is openly funded in the budget. Its website. dtra.mil/Home/Article-C…

Here’s its general explanation of its work in Ukraine - a former Soviet satellite.

I’m not saying slavishly believe everything the govt says by any means. But don’t slavishly disbelieve either. And educate yourself on the topic generally before you start forming opinions about claims being made by partisan actors.

And my own private view for what it’s worth is that as much as I’m skeptical about our government, I don’t trust the word of fucking communists about anything. Receipts needed and double verified if the Kremlin is the one talking.

Use your common sense & some discernment.

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