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What an intriguing affair, Jonathan. I had never heard of this. From the Catiline Conspiracy of late Republic Rome to the Diamond Necklace Affair, scandals like this can have far-reaching political consequences.

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Absolutely, it is fascinating to think how these scandals have influenced history - particularly when it comes to establishment vs populist politics. As the Cataline Conspiracy shows, even the plots that ultimately fail can shape the course of events.

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Wow, this one was gripping! Got to love a good political scandal, especially when the communists are involved. I am shocked they dropped those charges against Campbell - I absolutely cannot believe that! 1923 is my complete favourite year in history, but shockingly I don't know much about what happened in my own country in that year - I had no idea about this scandal at all! Thank you for the read.

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