Maybe by "one of their own" he just mean "American." Who knows...
Also, I think Russia's desire to be taken seriously is rooted in the way they were treated after the end of the cold war: like children. You just called them neanderthals. I understand you mean only the leaders, but I'm not sure Russia has the monopoly on idiot bureaucrats. If you take the time to carefully read what is reported about Russia and the tone some other neanderthal leaders use when discussing Russia, which I am not asking you to do, one quickly discovers a pattern of stereotypes and patronizing language used to discredit Russia. For crying out loud, how many times have I covered this? If I had to break down all the western media coverage of Russia, I would say there is more use of connotation than actual glaringly obvious facts. It's a valid complaint and one I happen to share, even if they are a bit obsessed about it. "Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.
Also, I think Russia's desire to be taken seriously is rooted in the way they were treated after the end of the cold war: like children. You just called them neanderthals.
In my defense, I meant adult neanderthals. :)
You needn't convince me that they're treated like children in the WesternTM media, often for no reason. I quite agree. But then isn't shutting down a paper like the eXile because of its unseriousness (assuming that's the/a reason) a childish thing to do? A serious government should be able to tolerate a free press and free expression, whether it's serious journalism or guys like me shouting obscenities over this or that. The bureaucrats are only feeding propagandists on our side of the planet with crap like this. Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. - George Carlin
The bureaucrats are only feeding propagandists on our side of the planet with crap like this.
Which is why I called it a short-sighted move.
There are several theories floating about as to where the order to audit them (and let's be clear - they were audited, not closed down, but forced to close themselves as a result of investors bailing upon news of the audit) originated. It's not necessarily an order from the top. It may very well be the work of some over-eager underling thinking he's doing his bosses a favor. Who knows? "Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.
And gangster action.
(Remember Saviano?)The eXile's articles on what seem like very scary people, always left me impressed with the fact that Ames was around to write a follow-up about them and didn't change residence every two days. Either the Russian Mob does not give a damn about the English language press, or they're very charitable about being mocked, or they didn't want to make much noise with Moscow's Americans. I don't know. The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom - William Blake
Witness Denis Robert and the Clearstream affair : http://www.ladominationdumonde.blogspot.com/
The Clearstream lawyers are suing the guy's ass whenever he opens his mouth, so he just quits.
And let us not, please, no matter what, talk about the role Capitalism plays in Freedom of the Press. Please, no one acknowledge the gigantic effing elephant in the room! Repeat after me: "There is no connection between unchecked capitalism and censorship." "Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.
