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In comparison, both political players lead a very similar movement claiming to be pro “Our Country” and anti-Nazi fascists, both wearing the 5 pointed Red Star.
- Kunst commentary
- Herald article about Democrats and Mitch Caesar
- Sun-Sentinel article about Mitch Caesar
Dear Activists:
While the unDems, who played dirty and got wiped out as a result, met to divert attention from their low class politics, (see below) we have good news for all of you.
The State of Florida has accepted: ‘INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATS OF FLORIDA’, AND WE ARE NOW OFFICIAL.
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IDF, will be a role model of answers and issues. We will campaign by going on the offense and being visible. We are the alternative to those who have betrayed this nation, state, planet and party.
[Hmmm … recognize the initials? – Oui]
Bob Kunst declares ‘Islamists’ Nazi Fascists to be exterminated
“The West Doesn’t Have to Love Us”
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s chief strategist, Vladislav Surkov, is said to be the second-most powerful man. The architect of “controlled democracy,” Surkov spoke with SPIEGEL about Russian-style, top-down democracy, the Khodorkovsky verdict and fears of a Ukrainian-style revolution in Russia.
BBC Insight Report - Nashi Youth Movement
[Nashi is Russian for “Our People” – Oui]
By Stephen Boykewich
MOSCOW (The Moscow Times) June 29, 2006 — Secretive presidential aide Vladislav Surkov emerged from the shadows Wednesday to defend Russia’s political path, quoting foreign journalists’ articles back to them during a lengthy news conference marked by historical and literary references.
The goal of the nearly two-hour briefing seemed clear: to counter a growing tide of Western criticism of Russia’s authoritarianism just two weeks before Group of Eight leaders (G8) convene in St. Petersburg.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed a nostalgia for the Soviet system.
Still, Surkov appeared reticent to let too many journalists in on his thoughts: Some reporters were informed of the briefing just an hour in advance. Addressing a question about a rollback of democracy in Russia, the Kremlin deputy chief of staff quoted from a 1997 New York Times article and a 1998 Independent article that described Russia as chaotic, criminal and undemocratic.
“That’s what you and your colleagues thought about Russian democracy in the 1990s. That’s what we’re rolling back from, and we’re going to roll back from it as far as we can.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov opened the briefing by limiting questions to domestic politics, saying: “We don’t advocate exaggerating the significance of the G8 for Russian political life.”
Techno music blares out from massive speakers set up by the beach. Scantily-dressed teenagers are break-dancing.
But the stage is decorated with quotations from President Putin. And every now and then the DJ stops the music and appeals to his young audience to start producing children – for Russia’s sake.
The bizarre event in the provincial town of Tver, north of Moscow, is one of hundreds of activities staged every day across Russia by a mysterious youth movement that’s been formed with the help of the Kremlin.
The movement – called “Nashi” or “Our People” – was set up at the end of 2004 with a mission to train young people to form a new governing elite for Russia. But it raises questions about how President Putin is trying to “manage” democracy for his own purposes …
● 3,000 Nashi Commissars Go to Camp
● Russia’s demographic crisis and a boost to make love and have more baby’s
"But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."
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JERUSALEM (AP) Aug 13 — Israel’s Cabinet approved the U.N. cease-fire plan Sunday, clearing a key hurdle to ending the monthlong Mideast war.
The 24-0 vote, with one abstention, came a day after the Lebanese government approved the agreement, and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah gave his grudging consent.
The truce was to take effect on Monday morning, but the potential for new flareups remained high.
Cabinet session Sunday to vote on a U.N. cease-fire plan, telling ministers he hoped two captured Israeli soldiers would be freed.
● Hezbollah Gains as Lebanon’s Leaders Struggle
● UN Kofi Annan – Cease Hostilities Immediately
"But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."
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Well, Oui, all I see developing here is the same old feces of days of old. Very reminiscent of those days, I would say. Instead of calling them out as brownshirts we now have a new symbol. The more things change the more they stay the same.
To me the same page out of the same old playbook is coming onboard..Thanks again for all that you do..hugs…
I don’t know anything about this new IDF (same as the old IDF??) and the whole Nashi thing is like boyscouts on steroids, totally freaky, but for the love of god, can we please please please stop painting the Kremlin with this oooh be afraid, be scared, ooh, new cold war, fascist Russian brush?
Please?
And by the way, Surkov is about a million times more intelligent and savvy than anyone in this IDF business. I like the guy, even when I think his ideas are over the top.
And what’s with all the Times Online articles? Well, I guess they actually are the best place to go if you are looking for wingnut talking points on Russia. That’s been my experience, anyway. Truly comical.
It’s late and I have to go to bed, but here are some links in case anyone is interested:
Surkov:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladislav_Surkov
http://www.times.spb.ru/index.php?action_id=2&story_id=18070
http://www.mosnews.com/interview/2005/07/12/surkov.shtml/
My volumes of writing on Russia (incl. Surkov):
http://www.eurotrib.com/user/poemless/diary
Good articles on Putin’s Russia:
http://nationaljournal.com/about/njweekly/stories/2006/0707nj1.htm
http://www.thenation.com/doc/20060710/cohen
Ok, must run.
Oh, miss you at ET, Oui! Always good to see you here, though.
Oh, and p.s., so much for that Ukrainian revolution, huh? Oh well…