Hi, B Kean. I feel very sad for the individual people of Russia today - they got out from one dictatorial system only to get squashed by another. The 2018 World Cup publicity and advertising showed clearly how Russia was turning from a semi-democracy back towards its imperial roots. The imperial eagle was everywhere in the promotional materials for the World Cup. I felt concern then for the Russian people (who put on a great World Cup tournament, by the way) that Russia was going to continue its swing away from democracy, the money that the World Cup tournament cost could have been much better spent, but we all know that would not have happened. I feel worse for the citizens of Ukraine, who are now dispersed across several countries including Canada. But let me point out that taking Putin out of the top spot will not solve the problem. Just ask the people of Libya what happened when Moammar Gaddafi (sp) was assassinated. Chaos ensued and has not yet subsided. The same would happen in Russia. I hope to read more about your perspectives on Russia before World War III starts.
I will do my best to keep you informed, Carol. I was living there during the World Cup, and it was a great time. So many foreigners were permitted to come visa-free. There was so much energy, and from the POV of the citizens, it was very positive. It felt like being in a real country and not Russia.
Am I right in thinking that just as easily as Putin sacrifices thousands of lives, his opposition will sacrifice lives to get rid of him? You've got me thinking deeper. Another shot of the "Water of Life"!
This was indeed expected. Exactly the kind of thing you have a bureaucracy for. Nedezhdin would have gotten far to many votes. Russia will unfortunately not change. It mus be changed.
Hi, B Kean. I feel very sad for the individual people of Russia today - they got out from one dictatorial system only to get squashed by another. The 2018 World Cup publicity and advertising showed clearly how Russia was turning from a semi-democracy back towards its imperial roots. The imperial eagle was everywhere in the promotional materials for the World Cup. I felt concern then for the Russian people (who put on a great World Cup tournament, by the way) that Russia was going to continue its swing away from democracy, the money that the World Cup tournament cost could have been much better spent, but we all know that would not have happened. I feel worse for the citizens of Ukraine, who are now dispersed across several countries including Canada. But let me point out that taking Putin out of the top spot will not solve the problem. Just ask the people of Libya what happened when Moammar Gaddafi (sp) was assassinated. Chaos ensued and has not yet subsided. The same would happen in Russia. I hope to read more about your perspectives on Russia before World War III starts.
I will do my best to keep you informed, Carol. I was living there during the World Cup, and it was a great time. So many foreigners were permitted to come visa-free. There was so much energy, and from the POV of the citizens, it was very positive. It felt like being in a real country and not Russia.
Am I right in thinking that just as easily as Putin sacrifices thousands of lives, his opposition will sacrifice lives to get rid of him? You've got me thinking deeper. Another shot of the "Water of Life"!
This was indeed expected. Exactly the kind of thing you have a bureaucracy for. Nedezhdin would have gotten far to many votes. Russia will unfortunately not change. It mus be changed.