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go west young man

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33. Welcome to the club.

Tue Feb 11, 2014, 05:03 PM

Feb 2014

I've been labeled a bigot, a homophobe, a liar, banned a few times, had people engage in schadenfreude if I get locked out of my own threads. Not because I am any of those things, but because I don't support denigrating the Russian people during their time of the Olympics. And in the two weeks I've been pushing this issue, and through hundreds of posts, I think I've only met a handful (less than 5) DU'ers that have actually ever been there and experienced it first hand. It's pretty ridiculous as they have no first hand knowledge.

All these folks posting the beatings videos could easily find the same videos here in the US on Live Leak. Here's a simple example. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d4e_1376852247 All kinds of crazy US citizens beating the shit out of each other.

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Here's a question. WARNING: Violent video images included. [View all] Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 OP

Putin is considered a gawd is some progressive circles...though some won't admit it Cali_Democrat Feb 2014 #1

I hate the fucker! get the red out Feb 2014 #8

that is insane G_j Feb 2014 #16

I think Putin gets a little tacit support around here el_bryanto Feb 2014 #2

which would be ironic, if true. I think some people just can't break the habit. Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #5

Pooty is an oppressive asshat, HappyMe Feb 2014 #3

Promoting Freedom: The Seven “Don’ts” Jefferson23 Feb 2014 #4

that's a pretty intresting analysis. thanks! Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #7

You're welcome. I don't agree with all of them, but most. Give lots of aid, the things that Jefferson23 Feb 2014 #14

Seems like we have enough leadership in the US. reusrename Feb 2014 #39

Other. polly7 Feb 2014 #6

Tarnished armour. William769 Feb 2014 #9

Wtf is that supposed to mean? nt. polly7 Feb 2014 #10

The people in the know, know. nt William769 Feb 2014 #12

Well obviously I haven't got a clue what you're trying to imply, polly7 Feb 2014 #15

I've thought about this overnight wondering just what you're getting at. polly7 Feb 2014 #29

Welcome to the club. go west young man Feb 2014 #33

Yeah, now I do 'know'. polly7 Feb 2014 #35

Thanks for your posts, btw. polly7 Feb 2014 #37

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

Thank you for that insight, I can imagine she's extremely sad about them. polly7 Feb 2014 #40

Wanted to let you know of another thread I have up... go west young man Feb 2014 #41

actually, the Russian people are in cahoots with Putin. Many are ok with his repression Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #13

Did you know the anti-Gay law passed last year was unanimous? William769 Feb 2014 #17

I did not realize that. Thanks for including that bit of info. Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #18

Really, the whole Russian people are in cahoots with Putin? polly7 Feb 2014 #20

never said "ALL" Russian people. Just a supermajority of them. Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #21

You have NO clue what the 'supermajority' of the Russian people polly7 Feb 2014 #30

Yes I do. Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #31

Suuuuuure you do. polly7 Feb 2014 #34

What is the relevant number of the population who support the law? LanternWaste Feb 2014 #32

The man is bad news iMO! hrmjustin Feb 2014 #11

Putin is Awesome!! Dude, he rides a bear!!! PowerToThePeople Feb 2014 #19

here's the money shot Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #23

here you go arely staircase Feb 2014 #36

Oh, there's no doubt it's an oppressive, corrupt kleptocracy Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #22

This is the country Jamaal510 Feb 2014 #24

Did he say that? Do you have a source for that attribution? Electric Monk Feb 2014 #42

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

kick Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #27

kick Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #28