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Protesters, Please Be Polite!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Thousands of people have demonstrated in the streets if Moscow concerning their demand for a democratic society-Now! Boris Titov, a leader of the business community is rather upset. “The most important point for citizen activism should not lead to political instability which would be a negative scenario. Dialogue is needed as the basis of reason and intelligence and not of emotion and political ambition.”

Let me get this straight. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin who controls the government, the media, and the electoral process is determined to be elected as president. If anyone is guilty of “political ambition,” it certainly is the ex-KGB agent.

Titov does not wish protesters to rush “into political liberalization.” He wants them to “think everything through and allow conditions to mature.” I get it, when Putin completes his latest twelve year run at running the country, MAYBE, he will allow someone else to be the president. Just have patience.

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Sadness Of Syria

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

One can only cry for the beloved country of Syria in these times of violence and oppression. The world was prepared to offer support for those being murdered by President Bashar al-Assad, but Russia and China vetoed any attempt at action in the UN Security Council. Naturally, two nations which are essentially under the control of authoritarian folk refused to allow action against an authoritarian ruler. Even as they issued their veto, guns in Syria were being replaced by mortar shells and hundreds were now dead.

Death is now the common event in Syria. Those who dare expressing ideas for their rights are killed. It would be wonderful if hundreds of imams from the Middle East marched into Syria in the name of their religion, but we doubt if that event will ever occur. Where are demonstrations in support for Syria in Muslim nations is the real question? Of course, if some newspaper printed a cartoon depicting Mohammad, they would be in the streets.

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Anti-Putin Crowd In Moscow

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

In the good old days, all Vladimir Putin had to do was suggest to those in government jobs how wonderful it would be if they thronged the streets shouting his name. Over the weekend in Moscow and estimated 120,000 people gather in sub zero temperature to shout defiance of Putin. An opposition leader tore up his picture shouting, “Russia Without Putin.” An eight metre condom with a sign, “protect us from Putin” was held aloof. Vladimir had previously mistaken ribbons for condoms.

Oh, there was a pro-Putin rally, mainly attended by civil servants who were ordered to get the heck out of the office and go freeze their butts in order to give Putin some good news. Latest polls show that Putin, who ordinarily secures 90% of the vote has a rating under 50%.

We have a hunch some interesting manipulation will occur with voting in Russia.

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Tragedy Of Syria Gets Worse

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

We are approaching the end of a year of conflict in Syria during which time its President Bashar al-Assad has conducted a war of violence against his own people. Today things became  worse than ever. In the city of Homs, government mortar batteries open fire on the town and an estimated 200 people are dead and hundreds others wounded. Initial  reports suggest the artillery assault may have arisen over the presence of Army defectors who were setting up check points. Regardless, it was innocent civilians who were murdered by their own president.

As the Syrian government slaughtered its people, Russia fought a battle to halt passage of any form of tough resolution by the UN Security Council. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin prefers allowing tyrants to remain in office and fears once the UN gets involved in ending such dictatorial governments, they might glance in his direction.

By the way, where are imam led demonstrations against the murder of fellow Muslims? Perhaps, if Syrian rebels waved cartoons they might receive support from their fellow Muslims.

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Putin Got Pride-And Victory

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has decided to take a huge gamble and actually allow the semblance of a free election. I assure one and all the outcome is already planned–he will win, but the former KGB guy seeks to allow an opponent to surface. He is running for president, once again, and naturally, hopes to run for president again and again and again. He will most probably not seek the office in 2036. Putin told the media it might even emerge that his opponents get sufficient votes to prevent him from garnering the normal 85%.

“There is nothing horrible about a runoff” even though it might result in a “certain destabilization of the political situation.”After all, how could those counting ballots proceed if he does not get his normal 85%? It would destabilize the entire vote counting procedure if some opponent got more than 15% of the vote.

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Russia Serious About Syria

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Prime Minister Putin of Russia is determined to support the regime of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. His reasons most probably stem from disliking any petty autocrat being overthrown. Who knows such action might give ideas to those in Russia who are tired of his petty rule. The Russian government warned the UN it was going too far with its new resolution that demanded Assad step aside in order to avoid “a path to civil war.” Putin does not understand why killing over 5,000 of  your own people is wrong. After all, they opposed the head of the government, doesn’t that allow a ruler to defend himself?

Russia fears more pressure on Assad is simply the first step in a UN sanctioned military venture to overthrow the Syrian ruler in a reprise of Libya and Muammar Gaddafi. There are new reports of army deserters fighting their former comrades in arms. However, these rebels lack sufficient weapons to overthrow Assad. Everyone with a sense of decency knows this petty tyrant has blood on his hands, The issue is whether or not others will get blood on their hands in order to overthrow him?

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Prokhorov Pokes Putin

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Mikhail Prokhorov understands the meaning of toiling seemingly forever and never getting anywhere since he owns the NBA Net team. The billionaire has decided to seek the presidency of Russia which, at this point, is reserved for Vladmir Putin who assumes God anointed him to head Russia until the mid-point of this century. Prokhorov denied that his candidacy was simply a way to split any opposition to Vladmir. He insists times are changing and Russians do not want to retain the one man system which has plagued their nation for most of the 20th century.

“What worked before does not work now. People are not happy. It is time to change” and Mikhail is more than happy to be the change agent. Porkhorov knows his Net team will not win the NBA championship, so why not succeed at something–like president of Russia?

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No Fly Over Syria?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

A very unconfirmed report from Russian National Security Council Secretary, Nikolai Patrushhev, suggests the United States and Turkey are discussing the possibility of a “no fly zone” in Syria in order to halt the bloodbath unleashed by  President Bashar al-Assad. He interprets Turkey’s decision to break its once cordial relations with Syria due to mass killings and a desire to block the spread of Iran’s influence in the Middle East.

We  suspect the Russian official has things ass backwards. A no fly zone would have nothing to do with Iran, and everything to do with Turkeys desire to establish itself as guardian of Muslim rights in the Middle East to have Islamic democratic governments. Frankly, we doubt any such zone would be created without specific authorization of the United Nations. And, guess which country on the Security Council would veto such a move?

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Putin Promises Peace In Syria

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Last week when thousands of people jammed the streets of Moscow to protest the authoritarian government of Prime Minister Vladmir Putin, the leader of his nation informed the world the so-called demonstrations were really movie actors hired by the CIA to bring discredit to his regime. The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement that praised efforts of the noble and great leader of Syria, President Bashar al-Assad to end violence in his nation that was caused by CIA and Mossad agents. “Moscow appraises with satisfaction  the real beginning of Arab League activities in Syria. The situation is reassuring; clashes have not been recorded.”

Dissident leaders estimate about 130 people have been killed in Syria since Arab League observers first step down in their nation. Yesterday, 4 people were killed in the city of Talkalakh. Of course, those killed were not murdered by Syrian forces since we all know they were whisked away by Mossad and CIA agents in order to blame the Syrian government for there supposed deaths.

Ah, the fantasy  land of Putin. Never allow reality to intrude!

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Words Of Wisdom From Comrade Putin

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

We offer the words of Russian Prime Minister Vladmir Putin for those seeking wisdom from the mouth of a very wise man. In referring to opposition parties he said:

“Is there a common platform there?No, there isn’t. We need to talk to everybody about their claims, about their problems, but it will require some thinking.”

“The dialogue should take place with opposition leaders. In what form, I will think about it… Who do we talk with?”

Let me get this straight. Prime Minister Putin wants to talk to someone about something, but is not clear what the other people want or what they should talk about, but he is ready to talk with them after he thinks about it some more. The problem from his perspective is the opposition leaders do not agree with his ideas about what should go on in Russia so he will talk to them, that is, if he decides to talk with them, about something.

It is very clear, Comrade Putin. Stalin could not have made it any clearer.

 

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