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Maru Kitteh

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2. 20th century bumbles directed at Castro do not nullify or justify the menace

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sat Nov 26, 2016, 07:19 AM

Nov 2016

of Putin in our world.

Castro did some real good, some not so good, and some really terrible. There are many justifiable feelings on all sides of his passing, and there is room for them all.

Let's not confuse Putin's criminal, mafia empire for any of this.

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Why are people complaining about Russian interference in US elections [View all] malaise Nov 2016 OP

Two wrongs make a right? nt MADem Nov 2016 #1

20th century bumbles directed at Castro do not nullify or justify the menace Maru Kitteh Nov 2016 #2

You are seriously asking that question? You are kidding me, right? apcalc Nov 2016 #3

Wait, what? JNelson6563 Nov 2016 #4

So it's OK with you? Well... that's asinine. Squinch Nov 2016 #5

OK? Attempting to kill leaders who don't share your views malaise Nov 2016 #7

There is no double standard. I am disturbed that Russia is now selecting our leaders for us. Squinch Nov 2016 #8

No - I disagree with all governments interfering with elections in malaise Nov 2016 #9

WTF? demmiblue Nov 2016 #6

Wow, that's some strange logic you got there. Nt Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2016 #10

False equivalence. nt LaydeeBug Nov 2016 #11