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Wagner boss Prigozhin killed in plane crash in Russia (www.bbc.co.uk)
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[โ€“] TopRamenBinLaden@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

You are absolutely right. The US would have an armed coup leader strung up so fast. Maybe not assassination style, but there would most definitely be a quick trial and execution. If the US government couldn't catch the person, I imagine that assassination would be on the table.

[โ€“] UnlimitedRumination@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

I can't tell if this has turned into satire yet or if it needs one more reply to get there