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In reply to the discussion: Russia: Constitutional Court Upholds ‘Foreign Agents’ Law [View all]cprise
(8,445 posts)8. HRW is arguing a Libertarian Globalist view of NGO finance.
My reading of this is that the Russian government isn't requiring that simple associating (being with, talking with, etc) with foreigners result in a "foreign NGO" label. They mean material financial support.
I nothing wrong with people being able to easily discern between advocacy/assistance that is domestically financed or foreign financed. And if orgs like USAid and NED give foreign aid a bad reputation by their (mis)deeds, then maybe the funders should consider addressing their problem with corruption (e.g. take their own pretentious posture to heart and apply the criticism to themselves).
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Yes, Sir, You Mis-Spoke, To A Degree Which Calls Into Question If You Understand The Basics Here
The Magistrate
Apr 2014
#10
Your draconian take on the finance law fell apart, then changed the subject. n/t
cprise
Apr 2014
#57
Look at this thread: You started out with a bogus defense of legalized persecution
ProSense
Apr 2014
#58
So condemning lethal force in response to beatings is 'support of police brutality'.
cprise
Apr 2014
#63