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That idea is happening else where, too: Jefferson23 Jul 2014 #1
Well, those protests have consistently evolved into pogroms against geek tragedy Jul 2014 #4
They can't shut down all Palestinian protests and call themselves a democracy. Jefferson23 Jul 2014 #8
not familiar with French constitutional law, I know they do things diffferently geek tragedy Jul 2014 #18
They are disgusting, and the violence is off the charts. Allowing no protests is going to add to Jefferson23 Jul 2014 #49
Teaparty is taking notes, this will endear them to PUTIN even more randys1 Jul 2014 #54
We were actually speaking about another topic, and I will stop..I don't want to derail this thread. Jefferson23 Jul 2014 #57
Why not? malaise Jul 2014 #65
When they do that they can call it a democracy, but it won't have much meaning. Jefferson23 Jul 2014 #67
We know that malaise Jul 2014 #68
Yes, it is and you certainly did pick the appropriate user name. Jefferson23 Jul 2014 #69
Yep, SOS! Total suppression and generation of propagandistic misinformation about OWS. We have RKP5637 Jul 2014 #70
Not just Americans malaise Jul 2014 #72
It's incredible! The brainwashing and embracing of ignorance as a virtue astounds me. It is so RKP5637 Jul 2014 #75
There is not an actual law against the protesting itself treestar Jul 2014 #89
that was because of violence against Jews, synagogues etc , it was a security issue JI7 Jul 2014 #50
I understand that, and it cannot be ignored, ending all Palestinian protests will lead to more Jefferson23 Jul 2014 #52
maybe they need more military/guards and others out there JI7 Jul 2014 #56
They need security, absolutely...and I did not mean to change the subject here, from Putin. Jefferson23 Jul 2014 #58
Ah, the sweet smell of Russian freedom! They really care about that "democracy" over MADem Jul 2014 #2
The Russians living there that do care are struggling and they need our support. Jefferson23 Jul 2014 #16
Makes you wonder why anyone would live there and assist the leadership in MADem Jul 2014 #19
There is much to consider for Russians who live there and there is not one answer. They're Jefferson23 Jul 2014 #22
Well, the Russian people don't have a choice--expats certainly do, though. MADem Jul 2014 #26
Yep, pretty much, but as I say..it is a bad place to be when you're up against Putin. Jefferson23 Jul 2014 #30
Exactly! "Putin is a dictator!" and he ratchets it up one more notch more each day, longing RKP5637 Jul 2014 #62
Oh the irony Max power Jul 2014 #3
SNOWY! snooper2 Jul 2014 #14
+100000 Protest and dissent are being criminalized here, too, quietly and systematically, woo me with science Jul 2014 #23
Yes. It is a mistake for us to grow smug and superior about our own steadily eroding freedoms. n/t RufusTFirefly Jul 2014 #42
Definitely ... much as I was trying to say in my post #70. Often it reminds me of the Germans RKP5637 Jul 2014 #73
Exaggerated dramatic hyperbole treestar Jul 2014 #81
One that will be in the discount section at the video store within a week of its release, too Number23 Jul 2014 #95
WOW Cali_Democrat Jul 2014 #29
Hello bigwillq Jul 2014 #47
Fucking hyperbolic hypocrital martyr.. enjoy your freedoms in Russia, Eddie.. do you have more than Cha Jul 2014 #51
Snowden is mostly seen as a joke now , especially with the recent things going on JI7 Jul 2014 #59
We just militarize our police to act against protesters. djean111 Jul 2014 #5
We're getting there. It's just a matter of time. LuvNewcastle Jul 2014 #43
Give it a few more years, a hardliner win R in 2016. This country could surpass Russia with RKP5637 Jul 2014 #77
They are regressing. Sounds like something out of the 1950s OKNancy Jul 2014 #6
It is, it is exactly reminiscent of the 1950's. It is very unnerving. Turning in RKP5637 Jul 2014 #79
Yes, I'm disappointed for them treestar Jul 2014 #82
Putin's doing this now while he's popular, because he's afraid TwilightGardener Jul 2014 #7
Comrade Putin is regressing back to the bad old days. lpbk2713 Jul 2014 #9
No wonder the GOP loves him! Rex Jul 2014 #10
Yep, that is the bottom line! And they have their footmen with the RKP5637 Jul 2014 #80
I agree, the worst of the worst are the Tea Party Trolls. Rex Jul 2014 #97
I just love the false equivalency that pops up in threads like this OKNancy Jul 2014 #11
Noticed that myself. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2014 #12
Speaking of LGBT Rights.. Pat Buchanan loves him some Putin.. Cha Jul 2014 #55
+1 treestar Jul 2014 #83
Welcome to right wing populism. joshcryer Jul 2014 #13
Just think what will happen if you are LGBT and protesting. William769 Jul 2014 #15
His fans seem to be disappearing like water in a scorching desert. Rex Jul 2014 #20
... William769 Jul 2014 #21
Of course he wants the bad old days back -- this was obvious to all with his stupid MADem Jul 2014 #24
They never admit it. William769 Jul 2014 #25
Bill, all you can do is consider the source! nt MADem Jul 2014 #28
Anyone can join DU, we never know who the F we are dealing with. n/t RKP5637 Jul 2014 #86
Ain't that the truth! nt MADem Jul 2014 #91
I read some of the posts sometimes and wonder WTF! n/t RKP5637 Jul 2014 #92
It's the SOS with Putin leading the charge, right back to the good old Stalin days. And RKP5637 Jul 2014 #84
Because Putin.....and freedom...and Skidmore Jul 2014 #17
Seems like Putin is longing for the old Russia SummerSnow Jul 2014 #27
Any word from the Snowman on this yet? nt Jamaal510 Jul 2014 #31
No. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2014 #32
I tweeted it to greenwald... Blue_Tires Jul 2014 #48
Dunno know..but there's this quote of Eddie's ragging on the USA as he hides behind his benefactor's Cha Jul 2014 #60
But he can live in a place where repeated protest is not allowed treestar Jul 2014 #88
Yes, Eddie can live where Gay People and journalists who disagree with putin are treated harshly and Cha Jul 2014 #94
At least the Russian government is transparent treestar Jul 2014 #98
Yeah Cha Jul 2014 #99
He's never criticized Putin, period. He has nothing to protest, does he? freshwest Jul 2014 #96
These new laws apply to all the people involved in unsanctioned political protests herding cats Jul 2014 #33
We will see similar laws here.... Swede Atlanta Jul 2014 #34
Wow! You got a lotta conspiracies going there. The o.p. has actually happened. See the difference? Tarheel_Dem Jul 2014 #37
We're discussing something that has actually happened in Russia. Are you trying to distract Cha Jul 2014 #63
In rest of world, we protest government! geardaddy Jul 2014 #35
This can't be. Edward Snowjob says he's a champion of civil and human rights. n/t Tarheel_Dem Jul 2014 #36
Putin is a fascist insect Jack Rabbit Jul 2014 #38
For all who say it's the same here. OKNancy Jul 2014 #39
+1 herding cats Jul 2014 #45
of course it isn't. It IS happening in the reddest of the red state in the US OKNancy Jul 2014 #46
I hate to tell you this, but you must be mistaken. herding cats Jul 2014 #61
those who would say it's "the same here" don't know wth they're talking about or just lying. Cha Jul 2014 #66
i think we expect russia to be bad questionseverything Jul 2014 #71
So true! We can protest or march or say anything we want treestar Jul 2014 #85
I think it's kind of obvious. joshcryer Jul 2014 #87
There seems to be a recent, deafening silence from the Putin fan club on DU. ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #40
This message was self-deleted by its author riqster Jul 2014 #76
But we did bad things too!1!!1 LordGlenconner Jul 2014 #41
Fascist is as fascist does. LuvNewcastle Jul 2014 #44
Makes Palin proud, her hero! n/t RKP5637 Jul 2014 #64
Isn't it amazing how oligarchies behave so similarly? The Traveler Jul 2014 #53
plus 1 questionseverything Jul 2014 #74
Thank you, a very intelligent and insightful post! n/t RKP5637 Jul 2014 #90
Putin is evil! Putin does not care about freedom. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #78
Slimy fascist putz.nt Zorra Jul 2014 #93
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