| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. 19:20 - Feb 24 with 2334 views | Samuelowen88 |
Some very brave people in Russia right now.
Am I nieve in thinking this might achieve anything?
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 19:24 - Feb 24 with 2104 views | BlueBadger |
Note to self: must refresh before posting something near identical. |  |
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 19:30 - Feb 24 with 2072 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
The scariest thing about all of it, is that Putin appears to have gone completely off the rails.
There is no logic or reason coming out of him now. For want of a better word, he appears to be your stereotypical madman. |  |
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 19:35 - Feb 24 with 2046 views | Churchman |
They are very very brave. They’ll be rounded up soon enough, sadly. Putin will take the opportunity to remove the last remnants of opposition. I wonder if Navalny will make it to Easter? |  | | |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 19:43 - Feb 24 with 2012 views | Mullet |
Just touched on this myself (apologies). Unfortunately I fear for many/all of them. |  |
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 20:01 - Feb 24 with 1936 views | Simonds92 |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 19:30 - Feb 24 by Cheltenham_Blue |
The scariest thing about all of it, is that Putin appears to have gone completely off the rails.
There is no logic or reason coming out of him now. For want of a better word, he appears to be your stereotypical madman. |
I have the feeling he's an unwell man and he wants to take the whole world with him [Post edited 24 Feb 2022 20:05]
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 20:05 - Feb 24 with 1907 views | giant_stow |
The most heartening bit of news today. |  |
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 20:16 - Feb 24 with 1850 views | Samuelowen88 |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 20:05 - Feb 24 by giant_stow |
The most heartening bit of news today. |
Bit more here
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 20:17 - Feb 24 with 1847 views | hype313 |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 20:01 - Feb 24 by Simonds92 |
I have the feeling he's an unwell man and he wants to take the whole world with him [Post edited 24 Feb 2022 20:05]
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That was my initial thought, but looking further he has been planning this for years, no imports from Europe, building up huge finances so to mitigate sanctions etc.
This is a long game, and I fear all our leaders have been put in checkmate. |  |
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 20:33 - Feb 24 with 1780 views | giant_stow |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 20:16 - Feb 24 by Samuelowen88 |
Bit more here
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Very brave people. | |
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 20:44 - Feb 24 with 1733 views | Swansea_Blue |
Presumably we’re all seeing the same, so a lot of you will have seen this
Incredibly brave people. The crowd looks small to me, as we’ve had over a million people at anti-war protests in the past m. But that in itself probably tells you how rare an event this is and how much these people are risking. The Mrs tells me she’s seen a report of over 700 people arrested, just for protesting. If true, horrendous but not surprising (this is where the Policing Bill will take us if voted through btw - I’m not sure people realise how important the right to protest is). [Post edited 24 Feb 2022 20:47]
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 21:02 - Feb 24 with 1672 views | Steve_M |
Some balls to do this. |  |
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 21:28 - Feb 24 with 1590 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 20:44 - Feb 24 by Swansea_Blue |
Presumably we’re all seeing the same, so a lot of you will have seen this
Incredibly brave people. The crowd looks small to me, as we’ve had over a million people at anti-war protests in the past m. But that in itself probably tells you how rare an event this is and how much these people are risking. The Mrs tells me she’s seen a report of over 700 people arrested, just for protesting. If true, horrendous but not surprising (this is where the Policing Bill will take us if voted through btw - I’m not sure people realise how important the right to protest is). [Post edited 24 Feb 2022 20:47]
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Ultimately there is no overpowering the large majority of the people. Here is hoping this is the start of a massive uprising, supported by some powerful people that will see the end of Putin. I hope I am not being naïve hoping and praying for this.
I am hoping this is the thing that Putin has not calculated for. He has always known the effectiveness of controlling his people by oppression in the past. [Post edited 24 Feb 2022 21:31]
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 21:37 - Feb 24 with 1518 views | EdwardStone |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 21:28 - Feb 24 by Nthsuffolkblue |
Ultimately there is no overpowering the large majority of the people. Here is hoping this is the start of a massive uprising, supported by some powerful people that will see the end of Putin. I hope I am not being naïve hoping and praying for this.
I am hoping this is the thing that Putin has not calculated for. He has always known the effectiveness of controlling his people by oppression in the past. [Post edited 24 Feb 2022 21:31]
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The Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia was a peaceful transition
But I am not sure Pootin' would realise that the game's up and hand over power gently
He is determined to be seen as a Strong Man and he is fully aware of his Destiny |  | | |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 21:42 - Feb 24 with 1495 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 21:37 - Feb 24 by EdwardStone |
The Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia was a peaceful transition
But I am not sure Pootin' would realise that the game's up and hand over power gently
He is determined to be seen as a Strong Man and he is fully aware of his Destiny |
And yet he still relies on sufficient support, especially amongst the powerful people in charge of organisations like the police, the KGB and the army. It is probably a complete hope out of nowhere but I hope enough of these people are ready to take a stand against him. Or that there are those in a position to depose those who aren't. | |
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 21:49 - Feb 24 with 1459 views | EdwardStone |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 21:42 - Feb 24 by Nthsuffolkblue |
And yet he still relies on sufficient support, especially amongst the powerful people in charge of organisations like the police, the KGB and the army. It is probably a complete hope out of nowhere but I hope enough of these people are ready to take a stand against him. Or that there are those in a position to depose those who aren't. |
I think the Velvet Revolution played out over several days, enormous crowds gathering in every town square and jingling their keys
The Riot Police were present and watching, but didn't get involved apart from 1 or 2 isolated incidents
Let us see how these protests pan out....fingers crossed that Putin's madness is the catalyst for something better | | | |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 21:50 - Feb 24 with 1455 views | textbackup |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 19:30 - Feb 24 by Cheltenham_Blue |
The scariest thing about all of it, is that Putin appears to have gone completely off the rails.
There is no logic or reason coming out of him now. For want of a better word, he appears to be your stereotypical madman. |
My money is on him being terminally ill and his final fantasy is to cause utter mayhem before he finally departs |  |
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 21:59 - Feb 24 with 1402 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 21:50 - Feb 24 by textbackup |
My money is on him being terminally ill and his final fantasy is to cause utter mayhem before he finally departs |
And will those around him join him in it or deal with him? There must be a limit to what those following him immediately below him will blindly follow. | |
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 22:02 - Feb 24 with 1367 views | textbackup |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 21:59 - Feb 24 by Nthsuffolkblue |
And will those around him join him in it or deal with him? There must be a limit to what those following him immediately below him will blindly follow. |
Scared of him IMO, once he dies they’ll all chill out | |
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 22:02 - Feb 24 with 1353 views | Churchman |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 21:50 - Feb 24 by textbackup |
My money is on him being terminally ill and his final fantasy is to cause utter mayhem before he finally departs |
He looks as fit as a butchers dog to me. He just sees an opportunity he has worked for for years. He’s 69, so where you are right is that time is not on his side. | | | |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 22:20 - Feb 24 with 1259 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 20:44 - Feb 24 by Swansea_Blue |
Presumably we’re all seeing the same, so a lot of you will have seen this
Incredibly brave people. The crowd looks small to me, as we’ve had over a million people at anti-war protests in the past m. But that in itself probably tells you how rare an event this is and how much these people are risking. The Mrs tells me she’s seen a report of over 700 people arrested, just for protesting. If true, horrendous but not surprising (this is where the Policing Bill will take us if voted through btw - I’m not sure people realise how important the right to protest is). [Post edited 24 Feb 2022 20:47]
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Anyone fancy taking a little time off work to walk to Moscow via Ukraine? Just as long as we're back by the end of July for my other walk. |  |
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 08:26 - Feb 25 with 1008 views | Steve_M |
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 09:30 - Feb 25 with 925 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 08:26 - Feb 25 by Steve_M |
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Powerful stuff....it is in the hands of normal people not to do as they are told. | |
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| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 09:57 - Feb 25 with 892 views | BloomBlue |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 08:26 - Feb 25 by Steve_M |
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And she is spot on with 'you are fascists!' |  | | |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 10:10 - Feb 25 with 864 views | Steve_M |
| A reminder that this is Putin, not the Russian people. on 09:30 - Feb 25 by BanksterDebtSlave |
Powerful stuff....it is in the hands of normal people not to do as they are told. |
Indeed.
The Committee of Soldiers Mothers in Russia are as similarly brave group of people, they've been protesting about the conditions Russian troops have been in over the last few weeks and, previously, about the callous disregard for Russian casualties in 2014. All of which follows on from similar actions during the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. | |
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