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Showing Original Post only (View all)Here's a question. WARNING: Violent video images included. [View all]
Seems Putin and his corrupt government cracking down on any and all forms of freedom get a little love among progessive circles these days.
I'm curious where folks here stand.
Oh, and let me add this video from Human Rights Watch documenting violence against GLBT community in Russia as vigilantes have been given blessing by the government to persecute gay people.
WARNING: Contains disturbing images of violence.
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Putin and Russian government are an oppressive regime | |
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Putin and Russian government aren't all that bad | |
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Putin is awesome! | |
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Putin is considered a gawd is some progressive circles...though some won't admit it
Cali_Democrat
Feb 2014
#1
which would be ironic, if true. I think some people just can't break the habit.
Pretzel_Warrior
Feb 2014
#5
You're welcome. I don't agree with all of them, but most. Give lots of aid, the things that
Jefferson23
Feb 2014
#14
Par for the course I'd imagine. That's DU these days. Sadly. Politeness is out the window.
go west young man
Feb 2014
#38
actually, the Russian people are in cahoots with Putin. Many are ok with his repression
Pretzel_Warrior
Feb 2014
#13
The anti-gay pastor activist, Scott Lively: "Video Of Anti-Gay Violence In Russia Is A 'Hoax'"
pampango
Feb 2014
#25
very sad and disgusting. he would probably have been a holocaust denier in the 40's and 50's
Pretzel_Warrior
Feb 2014
#26