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Vindicator ago

Amazing research @exposethecriminals. Thank you for compiling it! What would make this research piece truly outstanding is if you or someone else could write a short paragraph explaining what all of this material leads you to suspect. Basically, if we were riding in an elevator together and you were telling me all of the suspicious info you found, how would you explain it? Why is it important? Something reeks in the Dominican Republic -- you've got the raw data, but what's the story?

I realize as a researcher looking for facts, it seems risky to state conclusions. And we don't want to do so prematurely. But it is very very valuable to state an investigative premise or theory that can be proven or disproven. As I recently wrote elsewhere:

When you write the title and lede, write it as a premise or hypothesis that invites people to prove or disprove it. This invigorates research! Naysayers have something to aim at -- which will reveal holes in the theory which will inspire additional research and discovery, or lead to a speedy admission the hypothesis is wrong. It's exactly what we need. Every critical comment shills think erodes your piece actually strengthens it when it is addressed. Welcome them! They make the argument stronger. That's how truth works.

exposethecriminals ago

Thank you Vindicator. I agree. I would really appreciate it if someone can put it together in an investigative premise or theory and I'll add it.