[–] DanaNordic 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Fits in with the introduction of the Pasdaran as players in the coup attempt.
[–] Qmajor 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
INTERESTING...
De facto means a state of affairs that is true in fact, but that is not officially sanctioned. In contrast, de jure means a state of affairs that is in accordance with law (i.e. that is officially sanctioned). ... Instead, the general who sits at the head of the military is the de facto ruler of the nation.”
[–] LIghtStrat 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
this is interesting. reading the full version of the statute (yes, I'm a lawyer so I went and read it) provides many possibilities.
the first ones that came to mind are Mr. Steele, the author of the dossier.. he would have needed to register as he was definitely engaged in political activity and was paid.
the next thing I thought of was the on-line reporting (which I failed to download) of Chinese diplomats that had been buying up PPE equipment during the months before the "COVID 19 pandemic"... they were diplomats engaging in activities which could influence public interests. that may be something to consider.
I'm sure some others of you on here will come up with more possibilities...