Calling Moscow - 33
Early October news and advice exchange
This conversation happened on October 2, 2024, after the vice-presidential debate of Oct.1 and as Special Counsel Jack Smith unsealed new evidence in the 2020 election interference case against Trump.
“Hello, Vlad?”
“Yes, Donnie.”
“Have you seen my guy JD in the debate yesterday?”
“No, Donnie, I didn't watch even your debate, remember? Was it good?”
“JD killed it! He was so good, I was very proud of him. I couldn't have done it better myself. A little boring, but he kicked the weird guy's ass. I of course would have done it better by hitting him even harder, but JD gave it to him good.”
“I'm glad to hear that. So, you think you can win this thing now?”
“Of course. If we don't, it's rigged. And if it's rigged, we will do something a lot more drastic than January 6. Much more drastic.”
“Yeah? What's that, Donnie?”
“You'll see, Vlad. I hope it doesn't come down to that, but we won't simply give up. We won't let them rig the election anymore.”
“I like your fighting spirit, Donnie. Keep it up.”
“I will, Vlad, thank you. Oh-oh, just give me a second.” [checks an incoming text] “Oh, f*ck, I just got a text that the deranged Jack Smith unsealed new evidence in the January 6 case. Can you imagine he just did that, Vlad?”
“What does it mean, Donnie?”
“I don’t know yet, Vlad, I need to speak with my lawyers, but it cannot be good. Nothing good ever comes from that deranged hack.”
“I hope it can be sorted out, Donnie.”
“Well, we are just a month away from the election. Nothing will happen between now and then, it’s too close. Too close, Vlad. And when I become president again, I will just stop all this BS and put Jack Smith to prison. He will regret what he is doing to me. He will regret it bigly.”
“That’s the spirit, Donnie! Keep it up!”
“I’m so pumped, Vlad! I hate that guy so much! He will pay for what he is putting me through. He will definitely pay for it dearly.”
“On another note, Donnie, how’s your Truth Social stock doing?”
“It’s going up, Vlad! It’s going up beautifully!”
“Really? Not what I see on the stock chart, it hit the lowest of $11 on September 24.”
“Yeah, but it’s only because those two jerks, co-founders I’m suing, unloaded their shares. They sold more than 7.5 million of their shares, Vlad, can you imagine? Left just 100 on their books. But the stock rebounded since then.”
“What is your estimated value of it now, Donnie?”
“Almost 2 billion. I’d only know for sure when I decide to sell, but it’s anywhere between 1.7-2 billion. It’s doing so well now. Tremendously well.”
“Decide it, Donnie. Decide right now.”
“Decide what?”
“Sell your stock, Donnie. I need my money back. Did you forget you owe me?”
“Of course not, Vlad. How could I forget that! But if I sell now, I will lose both loads of money and my platform before the election. I cannot lose my platform where I can speak to my supporters directly, Vlad.”
“You can always go back to Twitter, or X, or whatever it is called now. They love you there, and Elon would be happy to give you voice.”
“But why can’t it wait until after the election, Vlad? Can’t you wait for one more month?”
“If you lose the election, Donnie, that stock will be worthless.”
“You don’t have much faith in me, do you, Vlad?”
“Nothing personal, Donnie, as you Americans say, strictly business. I need my money back.”
“If I sell the stock now, Vlad, Truth Social will die, and it may cost me the election. Please let me do that after the election, the stock will go up even more and we’ll get more money out of it.”
“It’s a big risk, Donnie. What if you sell it right before the election, like on November 4?”
“Well, that might be a good solution, Vlad. The stock may have gone up even more, and after the election I could just go to X.”
“Promise me you’ll do that, Donnie.”
“I promise you to think about it, Vlad. I’ll also speak with my lawyers and my tech bros.”
“I hope they give you good advice, Donnie. Otherwise, I may have to resort to some other means to get my money back. That won’t be pretty. Have to go now, Donnie, bye.” [hangs up abruptly]
Trump, after hanging up, “His threats are not that veiled anymore. Need to get good advice on that.”
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Lana V Lynx
Avid reader and occasional writer of satire and short fiction. For my own sanity and security, I write under a pen name. My books: Moscow Calling - 2017 and President & Psychiatrist
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New Year’s Eve is meant to symbolize hope, renewal, and fresh beginnings. In the Swiss Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana, however, the arrival of 2026 became a moment of unimaginable horror. A devastating fire at the popular nightclub Le Constellation claimed 40 lives and injured more than a hundred others, transforming a place of music and celebration into the epicenter of one of Switzerland’s deadliest peacetime disasters in decades. What followed was a wave of national mourning — and then something more powerful. As details emerged, grief began to turn into anger, and a collective question echoed across Switzerland and beyond: How could this have happened? A Night That Changed Everything Shortly after midnight on January 1, Le Constellation was packed with young people celebrating the New Year. Witnesses recall a festive atmosphere, champagne flowing, music pulsing, and crowds pressed close together. Within minutes, everything changed. Investigators believe that sparkler-style fireworks attached to champagne bottles ignited flammable soundproofing material on the ceiling. Flames spread rapidly through the confined basement space, filling the venue with smoke and heat before many people could react. Panic followed. Survivors described a desperate rush for exits, poor visibility, and crushing crowds as people tried to escape. Some broke windows. Others were trapped. Emergency services arrived quickly, but the fire’s speed and intensity left little chance for many inside. By dawn, the scale of the tragedy was clear. A Community in Mourning Crans-Montana, better known for ski holidays and postcard-perfect views, became a town united by sorrow. Many of the victims were teenagers and young adults, some as young as 14. Families from Switzerland, France, and Italy gathered in hospitals, churches, and temporary shelters, searching for answers and clinging to hope. A national day of mourning was declared. Bells rang across the country. Vigils were held, candles lit, and names read aloud. Swiss leaders were joined by foreign dignitaries in remembrance ceremonies, underscoring the international impact of the loss. But even as memorials continued, troubling information began to surface. From Grief to Outrage Public emotion shifted dramatically when authorities revealed that Le Constellation had not undergone a mandatory fire safety inspection since 2019, despite regulations requiring regular checks for venues hosting large crowds. For many families, this disclosure felt like a second shock. How could a nightclub operate for years without inspection? Who was responsible for ensuring safety standards were met? And why were obvious risks — such as indoor fireworks — allowed at all? The mayor of Crans-Montana acknowledged failures in oversight, admitting that inspections simply had not taken place. 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Comments (10)
Omg, if he really sells the stock on the day of the election, it'll just be adding to the list of things about him people will rightfully bitch about, lol.
The mob boss will be outgunned by the KGB agent.
I couldn't even laugh, it felt too real!
Like listening to the conversation between two devils. Amusing and frightening.
Never fails to impress me! No matter the topic, you bring such a voice and nicely written story. Well done 😁👍🍁.
I am not a fan of politics or how it makes people act, but this was well done :)
A different dimension with a rich imagination.What a wonderful and intriguing discussion. Political tension combined with a personal stake in the atmosphere.
Lol, I wonder how Vlad would get his money back if Donnie doesn't keep his promise
Oh Donnie… same ole shtick Great read once again
Oho. Never thought of Donnie having to deal with threats! Cool take on politics, Lana.