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I thought the first step was to gain control of the media.

• Scandiravian 2y ago
  That's during the power grab to prevent the opposition from rallying resistance during the transition. When you have power, you need to establish control of the money to ensure you keep the power
• renegade-otter 2y ago
  The media, largely already kissed the ring. Even Putin didn't have it so easy.