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This is a tale worthy of Joseph Heller. I am laughing so hard—which may earn me an extension of my term in Purgatory, but what the Hell...

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Aug 25, 2023Liked by Claire Berlinski

I enjoyed your satire, Claire. This particular story has put the entire Russo-Ukrainian war into an even more absurdist perspective, and you captured it well.

This presumed assassination will keep Kremlinologists, novelists, and TV/film writers busy for years to come.

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Claire -🤣🤣🤣 What a delightful tour de force! An unexpected, unique take.

You are just as superb at humor as you are at scathing political commentary.

Thank you for this felicitous diversion.

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Aug 25, 2023Liked by Claire Berlinski

#workaccident

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Aug 25, 2023Liked by Claire Berlinski

Always in our hearts 💔

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Claire, as I read your tribute to "Zhenya", in between chuckles I kept wondering why you would expend so much creative energy writing about such a despicable p.o.s. Personally, I'd prefer a non-fiction recounting of his crimes, and an approximate body count of his victims to disgorge any warm fuzzies left over from his abortive mutiny. With that or a funny cat picture.

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Aug 25, 2023Liked by Claire Berlinski

A very sweet tribute to a man who overcame youthful follies to gon to brighten the lives of so many common folk

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Aug 25, 2023Liked by Claire Berlinski

It is my understanding that Chef Prigozhin began his culinary journey as the proprietor of a hot dog stand. That he could rise from there to the status of world class swan roaster and war lord gives hope to those who still dare dream. That you cannot recognize and celebrate this achievement is horrifying. How dare you!

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Trying to catch my breath here, am laughing too hard. 😂👍🏻

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Aug 24, 2023Liked by Claire Berlinski

Our Icarus, out of his prison, flew a bit too near the sun.

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Aug 24, 2023Liked by Claire Berlinski

My sincere congratulations on this brilliant, hilarious, and exquisitely dark piece.

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Aug 24, 2023Liked by Claire Berlinski

Just a quick comment here so we can discuss how Biden is ultimately responsible for yet another tragedy.

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Aug 25, 2023Liked by Claire Berlinski

If anything, neoliberalism certainly failed Yevgeny Prigozhin.

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