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DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program

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Re: DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program

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Post by thin_carapace »

collinfunk wrote: post #14
vjvjvjvjghv wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Who is that?

The whole "biolab" thing is pretty common Russian propaganda [1]. Unsurprising to hear Gabbard parroting it yet again. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine_bioweapons_conspiracy_...

is it really that big of a jump to connect gain of function research and bioweaponry? to be fair the world genuinely believes covid spontaneously manifested directly next to a US funded covid research site, so perhaps the gap is really that wide.

edit: clarifying that russia can still use the truth as a propaganda weapon via selective omission (in this case focusing on ukraine)

Re: DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program

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Post by breezybottom »

yieldcrv wrote: post #19
breezybottom wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Gabbard is not far-left. Even when she was a Democrat she was rubbing elbows with Hindu nationalists and Steve Bannon.

you're misunderstanding if you think the appointee's affiliation is relevant she had one job to a niche of people and catered to it

Well you're the one who brought it up...

Re: DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program

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Post by XorNot »

zmgsabst wrote: post #18
collinfunk wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The whole "biolab" thing is pretty common Russian propaganda [1]. Unsurprising to hear Gabbard parroting it yet again. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine_bioweapons_conspiracy_...

Victoria Nuland linked the Ukraine labs to bio weapons during a Senate hearing, in response to a question by Rubio. Rubio: “Does Ukraine have chemical or biological weapons?” Nuland: “Ukraine has biological research facilities...” https://www.c-span.org/clip/senate-committee/senator-rubio-q... Why would you mention the labs in connection to a question specifically about bio weapons?

From your own link:

During her testimony in front of the Senate Foreign Relations committee about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland answers a question from Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) about whether or not Ukraine has chemical or biological weapons. She replies, "Ukraine has biological research facilities, which, in fact, we are now quite concerned...Russian forces may be seeking to gain control of." She then refutes allegations from Russia that Ukrainians are plotting to use biological weapons, and says that if such an attack happens in Ukraine, "there is no doubt in my mind" it would be caused by Russian forces. --- And yes I also watched the video and it's accurate.

Re: DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program

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Post by unmole »

SanjayMehta wrote: post #20
digi59404 wrote: post #7

Two things to remember. First Tulsi Gabbard has significant Russia connections. She’s also a member of a prolific cult. She’s been protective of Russia for quite some time. Second, the USSR had biolabs in Ukraine. Ukraine was a central hub for all their bio R&D. When the USSR collapsed these bio labs lost their funding. These bio labs contained many different pathogens and bio-weapons. It was in the US and the worlds…

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The cult GP is referring to is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_of_Identity_Foundation

Tone down the indignation.

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Post by digi59404 »

SanjayMehta wrote: post #20
digi59404 wrote: post #7

Two things to remember. First Tulsi Gabbard has significant Russia connections. She’s also a member of a prolific cult. She’s been protective of Russia for quite some time. Second, the USSR had biolabs in Ukraine. Ukraine was a central hub for all their bio R&D. When the USSR collapsed these bio labs lost their funding. These bio labs contained many different pathogens and bio-weapons. It was in the US and the worlds…

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Hinduism is not a cult. Absolutely not.

Science of Identity Foundation, an offshoot of Hinduism, and it is a cult.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_of_Identity_Foundation

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Post by roenxi »

burkaman wrote: post #10

I don't understand what we're supposed to be seeing here. The "new evidence" is four slides, one of which is titled "Ukraine Labs: Web of Connections to U.S. BW Defense Industry" but just has a list of logos that have nothing to do with the defense industry. The rest of the slides are related to the US funding research into dangerous diseases, which is not a secret and seems like a good thing to be doing. It also not…

> one of which is titled "Ukraine Labs: Web of Connections to U.S. BW Defense Industry" but just has a list of logos that have nothing to do with the defense industry

The US defence industry is a very large institution with a lot of connections that aren't immediately obvious or well advertised - like the intelligence services and the major tech companies. It seems quite reasonable to take the slide at face value that these companies do in fact have things to do with the biological arm of the US defence industry.

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Post by nucleogenesis »

SanjayMehta wrote: post #20
digi59404 wrote: post #7

Two things to remember. First Tulsi Gabbard has significant Russia connections. She’s also a member of a prolific cult. She’s been protective of Russia for quite some time. Second, the USSR had biolabs in Ukraine. Ukraine was a central hub for all their bio R&D. When the USSR collapsed these bio labs lost their funding. These bio labs contained many different pathogens and bio-weapons. It was in the US and the worlds…

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My guess is that OP is referring to the MAGA cult but I could be mistaken.

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Post by sleepyguy »

Such bullshit coming from a Russian assets. This is the lady who spoke fondly of Assad, Putin, etc. This entire administration is filled with complete morons and inept people who are in positions that are well beyond their abilities. 3 more years of these morons are surely going to destroy the country. Clown show for morons....

Re: DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program

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Post by sleepyguy »

burkaman wrote: post #10

I don't understand what we're supposed to be seeing here. The "new evidence" is four slides, one of which is titled "Ukraine Labs: Web of Connections to U.S. BW Defense Industry" but just has a list of logos that have nothing to do with the defense industry. The rest of the slides are related to the US funding research into dangerous diseases, which is not a secret and seems like a good thing to be doing. It also not…

Notice how they are focusing on Ukraine in this announcement trying to bolster Putin's propaganda narrative for invading Ukraine. This administration hates Zelensky because of some secret server that he wouldn't hand over with some kind of Hunter Biden evidence that they are willing to help Russia destroy a country and enslave it. Tulsi is a moron...along with the rest of the administration. It is all bullshit...

Re: DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program

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Post by collinfunk »

thin_carapace wrote: post #21
collinfunk wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The whole "biolab" thing is pretty common Russian propaganda [1]. Unsurprising to hear Gabbard parroting it yet again. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine_bioweapons_conspiracy_...

is it really that big of a jump to connect gain of function research and bioweaponry? to be fair the world genuinely believes covid spontaneously manifested directly next to a US funded covid research site, so perhaps the gap is really that wide. edit: clarifying that russia can still use the truth as a propaganda weapon via selective omission (in this case focusing on ukraine)

> is it really that big of a jump to connect gain of function research and bioweaponry?

Have you seen any evidence for the bio-weaponry claim?

> to be fair the world genuinely believes COVID spontaneously manifested directly next to a US funded COVID research site, so perhaps the gap is really that wide.

You would need more evidence than proximity to prove that.

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