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Within my industry, I've spoken first hand with people that have engaged with Russia, specifically to set up a franchise of an existing entity within the entertainment business. They experienced systematic corruption at every level, they had officials directly ask for bribes, they had unsolicited contact from 'unaffiliated officials' requiring them to pay sums into accounts before 'things could move'. They were advised by their security details that the hotel provided was most likely under surveillance and to not engage in ANYTHING within the hotel room that could be used against them. They were also offered 'comfort girls' during their stay, which were all declined, (likely due to the advice from their security detail). Had they accepted, the expectation was that they'd have been on camera during any intimate moments. I'm lead to believe that said 'comfort girls' had been encouraged to offer rather 'niche' services to increase the embarrassment of anyone caught on film. I'm a sensible chap for the most part and don't generally subscribe to conspiracy theories, but I believe what was told to me regarding the above. If Russia are willing and able to go to that length for something relatively minor in the grand scheme of things, what would they do over decades with a man like Trump? There is plenty of accessible information out there about Trump's links and contact with Russia over the last 40 years. He is, in my opinion, 100% compromised.

Musk has said himself during the cringeworthy oval office interview a little while ago that 'they will get things wrong', so in their mind that probably absolves them of any problems with the method of 'fire everyone the re-hire those we actually need'. There's no doubt at all that Musk and Trump are anything other than reckless fools out for their own advancement and ensuring they don't get thrown into the gulags for past, present and future sins. In my humble opinion, anyone's that gives either of them a shread of consideration of being more than that are deluded. Trump and his inner circle have had back channel contact with Russia for decades, going back to the 80s. I've no doubt whatsoever that Putin has a great deal of 'dirt' on Trump that is probably somewhat directing decisions and action in the US. We're all getting dragged closer to the abyss by a handful of megalomaniac sociopaths. See you at the bottom.

Old thread resurrection! Mr Juice bought a case from me, paid promptly, good communication, absolutely no issues! Another solid credit to basschat!

I do hope you're right as there is nothing I would love to see more than Trump and Musk go up in flames - literally or figuratively. Reading some extracts of the Rick Reilly book 'Commander In Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump' really gives you a good flavour of the quite unbelievable personality disorder the man has.

People won't. It's like trying to convince someone God doesn't exist - once they're a believer it's almost impossible to convince someone otherwise despite all evidence. Heels get dug in.

The issue is 'what is visible to the average person'. I agree that with the right eyes you can see the wood for the trees, but the average person is lazy and skim-reads headlines and easy to access articles - these are dominantly bias and therefore public opinion becomes bias.

Nik bought a little Ibanez guitar from me over the weekend - a perfectly smooth and easy transaction! Nik's a great chap to deal with, top communication, prompt payment - an all round good egg! 🥚 More than happy to deal with Nik again, another top credit to the basschat community!

Build me an 18 string version please! Looks utterly amazing... very much envious of your ability! Fantastic stuff.

Jaco only had one neck... think of what he could of done with 6!

Tape three of them together then you'd be on to something!