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Für and Deutsch | 9 comments (9 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

It wasn't specifically aimed at your diary, although your comments re: far right parties reminded me of something I heard recently about Putin and the Russia preference for Authoritarian systems and distrust of "western style" democracy.

"It's a mystery to me - the game commences, For the usual fee - plus expenses, Confidential information - it's in my diary..."

by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot dotty communists) on Fri May 9th, 2008 at 04:21:32 PM EST
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I think what was imposed on Russia in the nineties and was viewed by the local population as "western style" democracy, relative to which Putin's strong hand was viewed as improvement, was rather authoritarian. But it was the authority of economic dependence, imposed reforms, tanks against Parliament, and oligarchs with bodyguards.

*Traitor*, n.
A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.

by DoDo on Fri May 9th, 2008 at 04:39:45 PM EST
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Frank, you are absolutely right. Comments like these confirm the fact that ET is not reaching a wide enough audience! :)

"This is nothing compared to how Putin rigged Eurovision."

by poemless on Fri May 9th, 2008 at 04:47:17 PM EST
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Für and Deutsch | 9 comments (9 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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