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So why would anyone respect Russia then? Or care about Russia? You reap what you sow.
Russians are accustomed, that the West constantly write about them and their leader muck and dirt. At first it is angered, but now it is not interesting. Matter of habit.
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In other news, Putler is rumoured to be unwell. Maybe even a heart attack. Hope the monster dies.
Why do you think that his place will be occupied by the other "good" person?
Why would I or any other make any effort to translate propaganda to a language we understand? I am really just curious. It seems counter productive.
Because of that trait that has served humanity so well since one of your ancestors so long ago decided to walk over the next hill. Curiosity, a need to see what was there. The individual needed information about what was on the other side. Curiosity, inquisitiveness. Hallmarks of human intelligence.
Says a lot about you. You my friend, are a victim.
Because of that trait that has served humanity so well since one of your ancestors so long ago decided to walk over the next hill. Curiosity, a need to see what was there. The individual needed information about what was on the other side. Curiosity, inquisitiveness. Hallmarks of human intelligence.
Says a lot about you. You my friend, are a victim.
Rian.com is controlled by the Russian state, and is nothing more than a pipeline that Putler uses to regurgitate the propaganda that only Russians are too stupid and gullible to believe.
A chimp of average intelligence would avoid a site like that, but not you apparently. Damn, that is pathetic.
It was already reported in Reuters that Naftogaz is going to be broken up and sold. Investors want the gas transport business segment since it generates revenue from the gas transported to the EU.
A lot of the assets will sold off cheap as austerity hits. The higher tax rates, the elimination of gas subsidies, and pension cuts are designed to force asset sales as GDP declines and the currency declines sharply. It's an old IMF formula which allows vulture investors (the ones to whom Victoria Nulan was providing assurances over the coup) to get rock-bottom prices.
There was a Stratfor report about NATO bases already being in Ukraine (Kharkov Oblast) since last year.
Naturally, this is selection. It is obvious. But this selection shows how separated the people of Ukraine.
It's not obvious. The video cut specifically hints that Ukrainian journalists were surprised by the residents of Slavyansk outpouring their trust in Putin in spite of journalists' expectations. And you didn't mention who did the video cut and paste and why.
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Do you think that Russians can not say nasty things about Putin? I see that your knowledge of Russia is very deep. I will tell you a terrible secret. Ether some Russian radio stations constructed entirely of such nasty things.
Did you snitch at this pregnant 20 y.o. Ivanovo girl who was tried and sentenced over an "extremist" internet re-post? It's amazing that Russian state encourages, enables and assists an armed rebellion in neighboring countries while cracking down on the slightest signs of internet "extremism" at home.
Charges of "Extremism" are widely used by the Russian authorities to keep "nasty things" harmless. Self-censorship and fear firmly settled on the Russian soil. http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/a...sm/502717.html
Russia doesn't apply its "anti-extremist" laws evenly, anti Ukrainian extremism is allowed, promoted, and celebrated. Selective application of the law is a favorite weapon of the regime.
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By the way, Fuhrer, Goebbels ... This is ridiculous.
If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.
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I will tell you a terrible secret. Ether some Russian radio stations constructed entirely of such nasty things.
