Probably Just A Coincidence
A running list of things that are actually not coincidences at all.
If you follow me on twitter, you’ve probably seen me reply to many a tweet with, “Probably just a coincidence.” Since this is social media, I feel the need to explain very clearly: I mean this sarcastically. If I say something is probably just a coincidence, I mean that, very likely, it is not a coincidence at all and for obvious reasons the substance of what I am commenting on should be read in its greater context, which probably highlights a nefarious connection.
Wow. Jokes really suck when they are totally spelled out like that.
Anyway, I decided to keep a running list of these “coincidences” here on substack. Seeing them all together might help paint a bigger picture of some of the corruption and/or recruitment going on. After all, it takes a lot of work to make a coincidence.
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Former Director of National Intelligence Ric Grenell received an award from pro-Russia Serbs and did business with someone named in a recent Russia-linked plot to overthrow the government of Moldova. Probably just a coincidence.
Patrick Byrne, former CEO of Overstock and former lover of convicted Russian agent Mariia Butina, was involved in Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Probably just a coincidence.
Overstock’s Patrick Byrne says he was involved in monthlong effort to overturn 2020 election (Forbes)
George Santos received donations from Andrew Intrater, a cousin of sanctioned Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg. Intrater previously donated to Trump’s inaugural committee. Probably just a coincidence.
George Santos is linked to a cousin of a sanctioned oligarch (NPR)
Crew list for sanctioned yacht includes members of the Russian presidential security service. Probably just a coincidence.
Shortly after arresting a man for handing over floor plans of the Reichstag to Russian intelligence officials, German authorities uncovered a plot to overthrow the German parliament. The plot looks eerily similar to plans for January 6 in the US. And plans to overthrow the Montenegro government in 2016. And plans to overthrow the Moldova government in 2023. But it’s all probably just a coincidence.
Russia is plotting to overthrow the government of Moldova (Vice)
Russians, opposition figures sentenced over role in 2016 Montenegro coup attempt (Reuters)
A number of right-wing groups aiming to overthrow their governments are in contact with Russia. Probably just a coincidence.
Ivanka Trump received Chinese trademarks the same day her dad lifted some sanctions on China. Probably just a coincidence.
Brazil’s wannabe authoritarian steals American wannabe authoritarian’s playbook.
