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In reply to the discussion: Pussy Riot Members Beaten in Sochi Public Square [View all]William769
(55,266 posts)116. Or who Pussy Riot is.
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they brought back the Cossacks? They're gonna pogrom like it's 18-ninety-nine. nt
geek tragedy
Feb 2014
#1
Yes, where is the firearm and the taser and the grenades by men in black masks and military gear....
Fred Sanders
Feb 2014
#33
Of course I condemn it, if this is genuine, but before Americans start to throw the first stone
Fred Sanders
Feb 2014
#43
Because it never happened to you means that it never happened to you, good for you.....
Fred Sanders
Feb 2014
#120
Ah yes, Oakland...where a bunch of assholes broke into city hall, stole a flag, set it on fire, and
MADem
Feb 2014
#150
what the hell does that have to do with Cossacks whipping musicians? nt
arely staircase
Feb 2014
#167
Gee....since when are US police equipped with whips, and when did they start whipping
MADem
Feb 2014
#155
These are the bravest women in the world. I hope the whole world is watching.
Happyhippychick
Feb 2014
#16
Yes they have and thats another thread and I'm sure there were many at the time.
William769
Feb 2014
#71
wtf. Are you seriously saying don't be outraged about anything until "our" issues are all fixed?
uppityperson
Feb 2014
#131
"we need to clean our house before we clean others"? Please clarify what you mean as it seems you
uppityperson
Feb 2014
#138
I quote you and ask for clarification and you say I rant? Oh. That is too bad.
uppityperson
Feb 2014
#141
Nope, plenty of room for outrage but it doesn't mean much when it is only for others
TheKentuckian
Feb 2014
#149
I agree but do not see people minimizing bullshit here at home. That is my problem, where is that,
uppityperson
Feb 2014
#151
The Occupy beat down defenders were sickening. The NSA apologists are strong everyday.
TheKentuckian
Feb 2014
#172
which is totally like sending in the Cossacks to use whips against musicians.
arely staircase
Feb 2014
#72
Condemn him all you like and all those like him like his buddy George W. Bush. n/ t
Cleita
Feb 2014
#83
You can ignore me also as well as everyone who is capable of multi-tasking, being outraged at severa
uppityperson
Feb 2014
#132
Could you go start your own thread fork with that line of logic please? TIA
AtheistCrusader
Feb 2014
#123
seriously. That is like saying liberals should not be upset at bigots as that isn't open minded.
uppityperson
Feb 2014
#133
In that particular instance, they may have been treated a bit more gently.
AtheistCrusader
Feb 2014
#95
The Sochi police (Cossacks is just the nickname) have special limited legal authority to stop all
Fred Sanders
Feb 2014
#31
They were not detained, apples and oranges, but they did not lose their liberty.
Fred Sanders
Feb 2014
#40
The definition might include looking in the mirror, given your temperment matches the definition-sir
Fred Sanders
Feb 2014
#44
The question is what's your deal? Side stepping whats actually happened to harp on something else.
William769
Feb 2014
#98
You might consider asking for clarification before you jump on someone's ass
AtheistCrusader
Feb 2014
#108
Compared to the pepper spraying and ARREST of peaceful Occupy protestors in America not too
Fred Sanders
Feb 2014
#29
Go Pussy Riot! Oh, and good thing Snowden went to Russia to show us how bad the US is.
stevenleser
Feb 2014
#30
Because we all know American cops are so much better..our cops never break up peaceful protests!
davidn3600
Feb 2014
#48
Oh Sure, this is the same thing. No its not. Absolutely no investigation into this will happen.
stevenleser
Feb 2014
#55
Now that Russian hockey team has done so poorly, Putin says, "It's ON!"
Pretzel_Warrior
Feb 2014
#46
Those women are so brave! K&R for their protest! (not the fucking goons) nt
riderinthestorm
Feb 2014
#47
Someone needs to do a photoshop animation of Vlad Putin morphing into Joe Stalin
LongTomH
Feb 2014
#54
"Putin will teach you how to love your Motherland", what a song to repress people to!
ck4829
Feb 2014
#74
Since Putin doesn't seem to appreciate Pussy Riot, let's give him some Spike Jones
Jack Rabbit
Feb 2014
#82