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In reply to the discussion: Putin is a Right Wing Fascist Thug [View all]arely staircase
(12,482 posts)304. damn, those are almost N. Korean numbers
too bad the rest of Ukraine didn't get to vote on having their country carved up, just the occupied part.
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I have no doubt some are already getting measured up for some uniforms and fake badges of honor. I
RKP5637
Mar 2014
#453
Saying that bvar22 is "carrying water" for Putin is a new low and extremely divisive. nm
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#413
Are you aware of what a strawman is? Here's one: "Those that want war with Russia should stop
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#9
There are most likely no Democrats in DU that want war with Russia, just as there are none on the
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#34
If they are real then you should have some links. How many do you suspect? Five, ten, a hundred?nm
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#67
I agree, but of course you have to misrepresent what I said. If there are posts or OP's that
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#416
I don't agree. Russian politics is all about Putin. That can't be avoided at this point. NT
Adrahil
Mar 2014
#320
Some people--not very smart people, frankly--think that the only option with disapproval is war.
MADem
Mar 2014
#62
He had that infamous "I'm a better lefty than you" technique--he'd insinuate that others were
MADem
Mar 2014
#256
"One of the most respected DU'ers".. who just happned to get the "Enough is Enough" from
Cha
Mar 2014
#399
Linking to posts that you think support Putin is not against the rules. nm
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#85
It should be easily proven if his insinuations against the left are not a strawman argument. nm
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#88
I dont disagree, what's your point. It's inflammatory and divisive as is this OP. nm
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#260
I've seen DUers recently describe, with a weird bloodlust, how Russia is going
TwilightGardener
Mar 2014
#8
Some may be Neo-Cons and support the American Bully mindset that hanged Hussein.
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#13
I dont approve of Russia taking over Crimea. And I dont equate all that want America
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#43
I absolutely agree with the OP calling Putin a fascist. I dont like the insinuation that there are
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#410
Plus they empower the neocons and have given them a chance for a comeback.
go west young man
Mar 2014
#349
There are people on the left who want the apocalypse as much as those on the right
BeyondGeography
Mar 2014
#16
I'm not sure any of these folks are actually left/right in terms of American politics.
TwilightGardener
Mar 2014
#49
Really? They barely have an outlet to the sea. That port they have in Syria ain't working out too
MADem
Mar 2014
#190
Yep, there's a so-called "liberal" on this site doing the very same thing. Not, swaying
Cha
Mar 2014
#406
Putin is evil! Tgere won't be a war but our relations will take a sour turn due to Putin's actions.
hrmjustin
Mar 2014
#20
Well if he does that the international community should put sanctions on him.
hrmjustin
Mar 2014
#25
Well I hope he listens to someone because he is going off the deep end. I am scared where this all
hrmjustin
Mar 2014
#32
Then the same people on DU that defend him sit back and whine about the sanctions
davidpdx
Mar 2014
#442
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, it means about as much as what you wrote to Americans many of whom probably
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#31
Are you talking about the OP? Or are you actually calling DUers who point out old Right Wing
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#115
Why thank you. I thought a trip down memory lane was appropiate! I earned my
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#106
We signed an agreement with Russia and Ukraine to allow Ukraine to give up
TwilightGardener
Mar 2014
#59
Crimea is what is in question. Not Ukraine. And we have no clue what the millions of voters in
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#79
Crimea is a part of Ukraine, since the 50's. The agreement was signed in the 90's.
TwilightGardener
Mar 2014
#81
It's the only argument they have, the neo-nazi threat just didn't loom large enough.
TwilightGardener
Mar 2014
#332
People here are voting for Putin? Well, there might be a few people from Russia here, who knows,
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#39
Aren't YOU obtuse!!! People can "support" someone without voting for them, you know...
MADem
Mar 2014
#53
Ah the old 'pompom' you love Saddam routine. Making its way to this Forum from across the years
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#69
Since I vocally support the POTUS and not the PUTIN, I think it's pretty clear what I am.
MADem
Mar 2014
#241
I meant do you support the Democratic Party's ideals. There are Repubs who support the President
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#314
Yes, yes, we've had this discussion before, we remember, we supported Saddam too according to wing
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#338
All I can say is this....I am not the one that thinks RT is an actual news source, and not
MADem
Mar 2014
#356
RT is a news source. I'm not the one claiming the Koch Brothers funded Corporate MSM is a reliable
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#362
Well, I just did "prove my assertions" -- but thanks for coming right out and letting us know where
MADem
Mar 2014
#365
Is Crimea autonomous or not? The rest is more diatribe which has already been dealt with. You
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#380
It's OCCUPIED, is what it is. Hardly "autonomous." You did use that word, didn't you?
MADem
Mar 2014
#383
Of course I'm amused. Crimea is autonomous, and how does stating a fact do anything other than state
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#386
No--it's OCCUPIED. And all the stupid cartoonish distractions won't distract from that.
MADem
Mar 2014
#432
80% of the people of Crimea have spoken. Whether you espect their right to determine their future,
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#436
They're also calling it a "Soviet - style election" over at the Guardian, comrade....
MADem
Mar 2014
#449
'Your boy Saddam'. There is not a single thing in your comments that has any credibility
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#455
There is no arguing over facts, which is what you have realized you are unable
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#464
Yes-there is no "arguing over facts"--you haven't presented any. You are just spouting Putin's
MADem
Mar 2014
#465
No, I meant by anyone who isn't part of the Putin-Praising RT Propaganda Brigade. nt
MADem
Mar 2014
#467
Would you "rally your minions?" You can't sway fact--RT is a piece of propagandizing shit, and
MADem
Mar 2014
#470
Never mind, it looks like someone already had the same idea and your opinions appear
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#473
I don't feel threatened by the Koch supported Corporate Propaganda Media either. Especially since
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#475
The "government" denied the protest, and insisted that only three thousand people showed up.
MADem
Mar 2014
#192
nah, nobody here is peddling russian propaganda or apologizing for putin
arely staircase
Mar 2014
#42
I am speaking of ridiculing other DU members. Like attempts with that emoticon. nm
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#283
How old are you? You might want to check yourself, before you start accusing people of
MADem
Mar 2014
#454
Best to just have some fun with this nonsense, imo. Lol, seriously, you do not need nor every should
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#45
Thread after thread quoting RT demonstrates there are plenty of supporters. (nt)
jeff47
Mar 2014
#48
Absolutely. Some call criticism of him or even of the anti gay laws 'red baiting'
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2014
#101
I dont think it's appropriate to paint the left as pro-Putin based on one poster who may be
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#66
"If you support this guy you need to stop calling yourself a liberal". What makes him
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#84
"We have to fight the fascists over there, so we don't have to fight them over here"
adirondacker
Mar 2014
#331
Thanks Nancy, I notice how many are able to overlook the anti gay laws and in
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2014
#230
I haven't seen that one.. but, I would say.. I'll show Putin all the respect he shows Gay
Cha
Mar 2014
#393
He's just a politician playing "tough on Fascists" rather than tough on Terra' or Communism.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Mar 2014
#58
yep. see the former Yogoslavia if you think former Communist Party members can't become RWingers
arely staircase
Mar 2014
#96
you think people have to get paid to think Putin is a gold plated dick? nt
arely staircase
Mar 2014
#155
False, manipulative accusations against community members is just part of the schtick,
woo me with science
Mar 2014
#195
do you limit your opinions or concern to your personal safety or that of you friends and relatives?
arely staircase
Mar 2014
#165
No. Just trying to figure out why you're making sh*t up.. I figure you must be personally invested.
2banon
Mar 2014
#184
oh I suppose posting links directly to his propaganda and pretending it is news is one way
arely staircase
Mar 2014
#177
I agree that RT is not a neutral or reliable source, and I wouldn't use it.
morningfog
Mar 2014
#242
If you support the oligarch capitalist putschists and the neo-fascists who brought them to power,
rdharma
Mar 2014
#181
Proved what? That supporters of the capitalist putsch supported by the neo-fascists.......
rdharma
Mar 2014
#198
what percentage of Vice News does Murdoch own? And what percentage of RT does the Kremlin own?
arely staircase
Mar 2014
#205
No, he IS not. You really need to stop shopping untruths from a supposedly "left" perspective.
MADem
Mar 2014
#237
You falsely called him a "news director" when all he is, is a minority director on the board without
MADem
Mar 2014
#274
'a' director. not 'the' director. the murdoch's own about 5 percent of it. while the Kremlin owns
arely staircase
Mar 2014
#248
He's a board director, not a "news" director...our little friend is shopping a "mis-statement"
MADem
Mar 2014
#279
You need to stop making up tales, and calling "board" directors who don't control the direction of
MADem
Mar 2014
#263
"Anybody who thinks this guy is some kind of liberal or in anyway of the Left..."
Scootaloo
Mar 2014
#233
uh, I said Putin is NOT a liberal. nor are his apologists - some right in this thread
arely staircase
Mar 2014
#251
so the people posting to rt aren't liberals, only pretending to be so?
arely staircase
Mar 2014
#269
I just gave you an example of someone spouting the Kremlin line word for word
arely staircase
Mar 2014
#292
yeah because calling the Ukrainians a bunch of Nazis, like some DUrs have is just like digging dogs
arely staircase
Mar 2014
#325
Utilizing those statements to claim they "support Putin" is indeed just like that, arely
Scootaloo
Mar 2014
#335
No... the motive is to shut down any argument against the Mainstream Media's Narrative
fascisthunter
Mar 2014
#462
That was a question..... so what do you think... can you call youself a "liberal"......
rdharma
Mar 2014
#293
So.... does that justify the support some are expressing for those fascist thugs?
rdharma
Mar 2014
#309
Exactly my point! It would not be ......and was not peaceful protest ..........
rdharma
Mar 2014
#379
I think it was something about how condemning an illegal act of war is being pro-war
NuclearDem
Mar 2014
#343
What makes you say that, arely?.. "How Vladimir Putin and his Homophobic Henchmen..
Cha
Mar 2014
#398
It's not about Putin. It's about another war for oil (& gas), and austerity.
grahamhgreen
Mar 2014
#439
Those that love Putin must must not have lived under the old Russian regimes. n/t
RKP5637
Mar 2014
#452