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TexasTowelie

(112,322 posts) Fri Apr 14, 2023, 10:48 PM Apr 2023

Can Russia Ever Become a Democratic Country? - David Satter - TVP World

Will Russia ever emerge from Putin's shadow? Special guest David Satter, a journalist and historian, joins us tonight to discuss the prospects for a new Russia.

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Can Russia Ever Become a Democratic Country? - David Satter - TVP World (Original Post) TexasTowelie Apr 2023 OP

..no.. thomski64 Apr 2023 #1

No.......Never pdxflyboy Apr 2023 #2

As the total entity of what is known as Russia it will never be a democracy. gordianot Apr 2023 #3

thomski64

(455 posts)

1. ..no..

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Fri Apr 14, 2023, 10:59 PM

Apr 2023

pdxflyboy

(678 posts)

2. No.......Never

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Fri Apr 14, 2023, 11:01 PM

Apr 2023

N/T

gordianot

(15,242 posts)

3. As the total entity of what is known as Russia it will never be a democracy.

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Fri Apr 14, 2023, 11:15 PM

Apr 2023

Various Political subdivisions in the land mass calling itself Russia may want something resembling democratic self rule. Civil War in Russia may be enough for the Russians and the rest of humanity to become nostalgic for the days of the Czars or even the Communists.

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