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In reply to the discussion: Robert Parry is a liar when it comes to Ukraine. [View all]Octafish
(55,745 posts)112. Smith Mundt Modernization Act
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He continues to label what happened last year a "coup" when there was no coup.
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2015
#21
It wasn't a 'coup'; it was a 'putsch,' spearheaded by the shock troops of
KingCharlemagne
Feb 2015
#99
A putsch is a type of coup. Specifically, one that uses violence in its execution.
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2015
#101
I have absolutely no idea what 'video' you're referring to. Frankly, your reference to
KingCharlemagne
Feb 2015
#102
Sigh. It's actually posted here in this thread (Response 62), plus many, many times before.
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2015
#103
redbaiting is so right wing. the "comrade" crap is tired, the cold war is over.
m-lekktor
Feb 2015
#6
All definitive signs indicate it was shot down by a SAM and Parry's claims are bullocks.
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2015
#33
Interesting. How come there is no final conclusion forthcoming from all the investigations?
Fred Sanders
Feb 2015
#78
Puzzling, puzzling, puzzled. I am much puzzled and troubled by the failure of technology.
Fred Sanders
Feb 2015
#81
I was watching a live video feed of the events in Odessa as they happened.
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2015
#12
Parry completely ignores the fact that prior to the trade union fire and earlier that afternoon....
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2015
#35
I really can't comment much about any theories put forth by Storm Clouds Gathering.
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2015
#72
I'm implying that for whatever reason, pro-Ukrainian protesters were shot at. That's undeniable.
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2015
#85
Has the U.S. ever done coups before? That is the first question I would ask, is there
dissentient
Feb 2015
#7
But the facts clearly indicate there was no coup in Ukraine for the US to sponsor.
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2015
#11
What sort of coup is it when the leader takes 3 days to pack up his luxury items...
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2015
#26
Your opinion isn't definitive on things. Words have definitions for a reason.
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2015
#37
And yet I can show you a video of a leader calmly packing non-essential luxury items...
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2015
#45
Gee, seems like there are a lot of coups where the former head of state has time to get
ND-Dem
Feb 2015
#57
Apparently Chancellor Merkel and President Hollande would be called the same. We have good company.
Fred Sanders
Feb 2015
#79
No links? Folks really should have some idea of what you're referring to in
snappyturtle
Feb 2015
#88
Putting all three of those pieces together, Parry mentions the word "coup" 26 times.
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2015
#89
Many people repeat the things they hear on Fox News and Rush Limbaugh. Does that make them right?
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2015
#106
We can argue forever about the 'correct' chronology. The fact remains that
snappyturtle
Feb 2015
#107
Robert Parry is stuck on "coup".. must like that word. Does it get him a lot of clicks?
Cha
Feb 2015
#92
He's tapped into the anti-USA well.. he knows how well it plays and his fans don't seem
Cha
Feb 2015
#115
The next guys in charge did the same thing and more for the Ukrainian revolution protestors
JonLP24
Feb 2015
#98
How exactly has he been "proven right" about anything regarding Ukraine?
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2015
#118