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Discussion => Philosophy, Economics and Justice => Topic started by: SealTeam6 on May 21, 2013, 02:44 pm
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WTF is going on over there?
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The same thing that has been going on for all its existence.
After 3 revolution nothing has changed.
A same group rule the rest.
Only no instead of one dictator/tsar. There are two Poetin and Medvedev. Taking turns every some many years
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The same thing that has been going on for all its existence.
After 3 revolution nothing has changed.
A same group rule the rest.
Only no instead of one dictator/tsar. There are two Poetin and Medvedev. Taking turns every some many years
Summed up beautifully. Thanks
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You are very much so welcome.
PS I meant to say. A small group rules the rest.
And a lot of people expect this. Because they feel that the Russian people and Russia my nature needs one single dictatorial ruler. All tough there where some attempts at democracy in Russia none have lasted very long. And I also think that democracy will never work in Russia. And Russian are very stern and yet hospitable but also sometimes very cruel. It is a country with great extremes. The summers are hot the winter are freezing cold and that reflects in the character of the people. I am of Russian heritage so you considered me a kind of an expert on this.
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There is an absolutely fascinating book by a man named Anatoliy Golitsyn that I'm reading called "New Lies for Old"...I think it was published in 1984. Anyway, I took this from the Wikipedia article about him because this book is absolutely frightening:
In 1984, Golitsyn published the book New Lies For Old,[13] wherein he predicted the collapse of the communist bloc orchestrated from above. He warned about a long-term deception strategy designed to lull the West into a false sense of security, and finally economically cripple and diplomatically isolate the United States. Among other things, Golitsyn stated:
"The 'liberalization' [in the Soviet Union] would be spectacular and impressive. Formal pronouncements might be made about a reduction in the communist party's role; its monopoly would be apparently curtailed."
"If [liberalization] should be extended to East Germany, demolition of the Berlin Wall might even be contemplated."
"The European Parliament might become an all-European socialist parliament with representation from the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. 'Europe from the Atlantic to the Urals' would turn out to be a neutral, socialist Europe."
And then there is this little gem:
In his book Wedge - The Secret War between the FBI and CIA (Knopf, 1994), Mark Riebling stated that of 194 predictions made in New Lies For Old, 139 had been fulfilled by 1993, 9 seemed 'clearly wrong', and the other 46 were 'not soon falsifiable'.[15]
Jundullahi, I'd be interested to see what you think about the things I posted above. Maybe if you want, check out the wikipedia articles on Golitsyn and follow some links around, maybe you'll see some names you recognize and can give us a better perspective (us being SealTeam6 and myself) a better idea of what's going on.
PS, I absolutely love that show The Americans because it combines all my favorite things..The 1980s, Soviets, Reagan and Keri Russell...what's not to like?
This looks like a very interesting read!
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I will try to read it if I find the time.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT2z0nrsQ8o
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT2z0nrsQ8o
Interesting video!
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Yes thank you WatLanBoon.
It was a quite funny video
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rushka is essentially a corrupted and oppressive police state nowadays
where life, liberty and all the rest of it don't mean a thing to them..
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rushka is essentially a corrupted and oppressive police state nowadays
where life, liberty and all the rest of it don't mean a thing to them..
Do you think there is hope for Russia? I just want to say that I believe there is a reason for the way Russia has become. I believe they are having an identity crisis right now. With all the revolutions they have had throughout there history, it's easy to see why they seem to be in such turmoil locally and globally. I don't know if they will ever have a solid identity , it seems that overthrowing the government every 50 years is a national pass time!
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Do you think there is hope
Of course opinions may vary but personally, based on my experience, i see no hope.
A very dangerous mix of never ending and arrogant opposition to the rest of the world
and brainwashed slave mentality along with fear of the dominant corrupted and violent gov.
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Do you think there is hope
Of course opinions may vary but personally, based on my experience, i see no hope.
A very dangerous mix of never ending and arrogant opposition to the rest of the world
and brainwashed slave mentality along with fear of the dominant corrupted and violent gov.
As far as the present is concerned you are right. I just hope the future contains a better outcome!