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In reply to the discussion: Meanwhile in Russia, Putin passes law against protests [View all]RKP5637
(67,112 posts)92. I read some of the posts sometimes and wonder WTF! n/t
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They can't shut down all Palestinian protests and call themselves a democracy.
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#8
not familiar with French constitutional law, I know they do things diffferently
geek tragedy
Jul 2014
#18
They are disgusting, and the violence is off the charts. Allowing no protests is going to add to
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#49
We were actually speaking about another topic, and I will stop..I don't want to derail this thread.
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#57
When they do that they can call it a democracy, but it won't have much meaning.
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#67
Yep, SOS! Total suppression and generation of propagandistic misinformation about OWS. We have
RKP5637
Jul 2014
#70
It's incredible! The brainwashing and embracing of ignorance as a virtue astounds me. It is so
RKP5637
Jul 2014
#75
that was because of violence against Jews, synagogues etc , it was a security issue
JI7
Jul 2014
#50
I understand that, and it cannot be ignored, ending all Palestinian protests will lead to more
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#52
They need security, absolutely...and I did not mean to change the subject here, from Putin.
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#58
Ah, the sweet smell of Russian freedom! They really care about that "democracy" over
MADem
Jul 2014
#2
The Russians living there that do care are struggling and they need our support.
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#16
There is much to consider for Russians who live there and there is not one answer. They're
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#22
Yep, pretty much, but as I say..it is a bad place to be when you're up against Putin.
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#30
Exactly! "Putin is a dictator!" and he ratchets it up one more notch more each day, longing
RKP5637
Jul 2014
#62
+100000 Protest and dissent are being criminalized here, too, quietly and systematically,
woo me with science
Jul 2014
#23
Yes. It is a mistake for us to grow smug and superior about our own steadily eroding freedoms. n/t
RufusTFirefly
Jul 2014
#42
Definitely ... much as I was trying to say in my post #70. Often it reminds me of the Germans
RKP5637
Jul 2014
#73
One that will be in the discount section at the video store within a week of its release, too
Number23
Jul 2014
#95
Fucking hyperbolic hypocrital martyr.. enjoy your freedoms in Russia, Eddie.. do you have more than
Cha
Jul 2014
#51
Give it a few more years, a hardliner win R in 2016. This country could surpass Russia with
RKP5637
Jul 2014
#77
It is, it is exactly reminiscent of the 1950's. It is very unnerving. Turning in
RKP5637
Jul 2014
#79
Of course he wants the bad old days back -- this was obvious to all with his stupid
MADem
Jul 2014
#24
It's the SOS with Putin leading the charge, right back to the good old Stalin days. And
RKP5637
Jul 2014
#84
Dunno know..but there's this quote of Eddie's ragging on the USA as he hides behind his benefactor's
Cha
Jul 2014
#60
Yes, Eddie can live where Gay People and journalists who disagree with putin are treated harshly and
Cha
Jul 2014
#94
These new laws apply to all the people involved in unsanctioned political protests
herding cats
Jul 2014
#33
Wow! You got a lotta conspiracies going there. The o.p. has actually happened. See the difference?
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2014
#37
We're discussing something that has actually happened in Russia. Are you trying to distract
Cha
Jul 2014
#63
This can't be. Edward Snowjob says he's a champion of civil and human rights. n/t
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2014
#36
those who would say it's "the same here" don't know wth they're talking about or just lying.
Cha
Jul 2014
#66
There seems to be a recent, deafening silence from the Putin fan club on DU.
ColesCountyDem
Jul 2014
#40