The Apostle of Payback

The Apostle of Payback — the sobriquet of Vladimir Putin given by Bill Burns, CIA boss. When asked if Putin ever forgave anyone, Burns famously replied: “Yes, but not of everything.” Many people who have opposed or humiliated Putin have died under “mysterious circumstance”. The latest “fatality” is Wagner Group Leader Yevegney Prigozhin. On August 23rd 2023 a plane Prigozhin was on “fell out of the sky” killing everyone on board. Revenge is a dish best served. Period. And, revenge is a dish best served ice cold. Prigozhin’s plane “fell out of the sky” two months to the day from when he marched on Moscow in an apparent protest of the way the Ukrainian conflict was going. It was humiliating to Putin and the world took notice. But, exactly two months later Putin said both “hold my vodka” and “ALLOW ME TO RETORT MOTHERFUCKER!!!!” Game. Set. Match. Putin. For now.