Before Trump’s illegitimate election, I was always skeptical about conspiracy theories. But America is far different today, and not in a good way.

The news services are reporting that American ships launched approximately 50 Cruise missiles against a target in Syria; specifically, Shayrat Air Base. On the surface, it appears that the Trump administration is departing from a campaign pledge to work with Russian leadership to deter future war crimes by Syrian President Assad. However, I offer another possibility.

Trump and Putin are in collusion to replace the government of the United States. Although Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has claimed to be a supporter of Assad, it this a fact? Is this a plan between Putin and Trump which will allow the Russian government to obtain control of Syria?

The truth is that Assad cannot exist without the support of Russia and Iran. The only nation which lies between Syria and the Ukraine is Turkey, and Turkish President Erdogan has recently estranged himself from NATO. Is this a joint effort by Trump and Putin to allow Russia control of the Middle East?

The attack by American forces was not directed against Assad and his military regime. It was focused on a single airbase, supposedly in retaliation for a chemical warfare attack against Syrian rebels. Is this reality?

If Trump confirmed the use of chemical weapons, his first steps would have been diplomatic relations with the Russians and Iran. Secretary of State Tillerson was taking a nap while the attack on Syria occurred, and there is no record of communication between Moscow and Tehran.

A statement from Trump was released but offered no explanation for the apparently rash attack on Syria.

“Numerous previous attempts at changing Assad’s behavior have all … failed very dramatically,” Trump said Thursday. “As a result, the refugee crisis continues to deepen and the region continues to destabilize, threatening the United States and its allies.” The president did not indicate whether he would adjust his stance on banning Syrian refugees.

In 2013 Trump stated that the United States must refrain from interference in Syria. Yesterday Tillerson stated that the future of Syria must be decided by the nation’s people. The question now is whether or not the Trump administration communicates with each other, or is this a helter skelter operation?

Finally, a personal opinion, which I am allowed to offer because I am not an elected official. If I had the authority and ability, I would have ordered the assination of Bashar al-Assad years ago. He and many other dictators around the world serve no purpose other than to harm their own citizens.

I am primarily a pacifist. However, when crimes against humanity are involved, I could easily become an executioner.

That said, I remain doubtful of Trump’s intentions. He failed to focus his attacks on Assad. The attack on an airbase was merely symbolic. I continue to believe that he and Putin have a long-range plan; a plan which will destroy my America.

Hawks in the Republican Party will likely praise Trump for his actions. I do not, because I distrust a man whose personal welfare and advancement have always been his priority.

One final thing. Trump has been desperate to misdirect investigations into his long standing relationship with Vladimir Putin. Is this merely another effort to remove suspicion from his illegitimate win in November? I have no doubt that Trump would sacrifice thousands of lives anywhere in the world to maintain his illegitimate presidency.

Please re-post; I may be wrong, but what if I’m right?

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By James Turnage

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