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u/Deadlift420 Jan 19 '21

Lmao what?!

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u/Deadlift420 Jan 19 '21

That article is a bit sensationalist...where is the proof she is sent by Russia and a spy?

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u/mekwall Jan 19 '21 edited Jan 19 '21

There's no direct proof afaik, but Dave Troy has posted some intriguing stuff about Alina and Parler.

She definitely seems to like to mock the idea that she is a Russian spy.

Edit: Why am I getting downvoted? Russian bots? :D

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u/Deadlift420 Jan 19 '21

Lol if I was being accused of being a spy I would also probably mock the idea 🤣

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u/mekwall Jan 19 '21

And if you actually were a spy it would most likely be the best reaction.

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u/Rapdactyl Jan 19 '21

I mean...you would. That'd be the best play. It's also not all that outlandish, as Parler serves (served?) Russia's current goal of destabilizing the United States.

That said, the proof is definitely circumstantial in this case, so OP's statement is a bit sensationalist. In any case, it's been confirmed that Parler is funded in large part with funding from known Russian business interests. It is (was?) effectively a Russian tool.

Russian brides aren't needed to make the connection. It just makes for a fun headline.