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In reply to the discussion: Meanwhile in Russia, Putin passes law against protests [View all]Cha
(297,026 posts)55. Speaking of LGBT Rights.. Pat Buchanan loves him some Putin..
Is Vladimir Putin a paleoconservative?
In the culture war for mankinds future, is he one of us?
While such a question may be blasphemous in Western circles, consider the content of the Russian presidents state of the nation address.
With America clearly in mind, Putin declared, In many countries today, moral and ethical norms are being reconsidered.
Theyre now requiring not only the proper acknowledgment of freedom of conscience, political views and private life, but also the mandatory acknowledgment of the equality of good and evil.
Translation: While privacy and freedom of thought, religion and speech are cherished rights, to equate traditional marriage and same-sex marriage is to equate good with evil.
No moral confusion here, this is moral clarity, agree or disagree.
President Reagan once called the old Soviet Empire the focus of evil in the modern world. President Putin is implying that Barack Obamas America may deserve the title in the 21st century.
In the culture war for mankinds future, is he one of us?
While such a question may be blasphemous in Western circles, consider the content of the Russian presidents state of the nation address.
With America clearly in mind, Putin declared, In many countries today, moral and ethical norms are being reconsidered.
Theyre now requiring not only the proper acknowledgment of freedom of conscience, political views and private life, but also the mandatory acknowledgment of the equality of good and evil.
Translation: While privacy and freedom of thought, religion and speech are cherished rights, to equate traditional marriage and same-sex marriage is to equate good with evil.
No moral confusion here, this is moral clarity, agree or disagree.
President Reagan once called the old Soviet Empire the focus of evil in the modern world. President Putin is implying that Barack Obamas America may deserve the title in the 21st century.
http://theobamadiary.com/2014/07/22/a-few-thoughts-on-putins-strategic-genius/
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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
We were actually speaking about another topic, and I will stop..I don't want to derail this thread.
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#57
When they do that they can call it a democracy, but it won't have much meaning.
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#67
Yep, SOS! Total suppression and generation of propagandistic misinformation about OWS. We have
RKP5637
Jul 2014
#70
It's incredible! The brainwashing and embracing of ignorance as a virtue astounds me. It is so
RKP5637
Jul 2014
#75
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
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
There is much to consider for Russians who live there and there is not one answer. They're
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#22
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
+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
One that will be in the discount section at the video store within a week of its release, too
Number23
Jul 2014
#95
Fucking hyperbolic hypocrital martyr.. enjoy your freedoms in Russia, Eddie.. do you have more than
Cha
Jul 2014
#51
Give it a few more years, a hardliner win R in 2016. This country could surpass Russia with
RKP5637
Jul 2014
#77
It is, it is exactly reminiscent of the 1950's. It is very unnerving. Turning in
RKP5637
Jul 2014
#79
Of course he wants the bad old days back -- this was obvious to all with his stupid
MADem
Jul 2014
#24
It's the SOS with Putin leading the charge, right back to the good old Stalin days. And
RKP5637
Jul 2014
#84
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
Yes, Eddie can live where Gay People and journalists who disagree with putin are treated harshly and
Cha
Jul 2014
#94
These new laws apply to all the people involved in unsanctioned political protests
herding cats
Jul 2014
#33
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
This can't be. Edward Snowjob says he's a champion of civil and human rights. n/t
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2014
#36
those who would say it's "the same here" don't know wth they're talking about or just lying.
Cha
Jul 2014
#66
There seems to be a recent, deafening silence from the Putin fan club on DU.
ColesCountyDem
Jul 2014
#40