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In reply to the discussion: Here's a question. WARNING: Violent video images included. [View all]go west young man
(4,856 posts)38. Par for the course I'd imagine. That's DU these days. Sadly. Politeness is out the window.
It's a touchy subject to breach. My wife is Russian and not happy about the new laws either but the Russian people as a whole don't deserve this treatment they are receiving from the West. They have had more suffering in their lives than many of these privileged posters have had to endure, of that I'm sure. And that goes for Russian people of all types.
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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