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In reply to the discussion: Anti-Kiev separatists score major successes against loyal forces near Donetsk. [View all]Tommy_Carcetti
(43,182 posts)57. There was a live feed. I saw it as it happened.
And clearly there were pro-Russian gunmen on the rooftops shooting at the pro-Ukrainian crowd.
This is the exact scene I saw happen live:
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another_liberal
Aug 2014
OP
Have there been any defeats of their (RT.com's) "favored forces"? While I have
VanGoghRocks
Aug 2014
#9
Most armed conflicts nowadays end in some kind of negotiated settlement. The days of U.S. Grant's
VanGoghRocks
Aug 2014
#15
Well, clearly these fine "freedom fighters" are staunch believers in the Geneva Convention.
Tommy_Carcetti
Aug 2014
#8
The Ukrainian government is doing far worse than staging distasteful parades.
another_liberal
Aug 2014
#29
Yes, because clearly as a private American citizen I am prohibited from speaking out...
Tommy_Carcetti
Aug 2014
#19
First, I'm not even a Ukrainian citizen, let alone a member of their government.
Tommy_Carcetti
Aug 2014
#88
To the extent that the Ukrainian military has been involved in any type of reckless shelling...
Tommy_Carcetti
Aug 2014
#94
The entire Catherina Crowd is just a walking encyclopedia of logical fallacies. nt
Tommy_Carcetti
Aug 2014
#86
Well, clearly the Banderite putschistas are staunch believers in human rights.
VanGoghRocks
Aug 2014
#17
Regardless, you seem to have a rather twisted view of events of the Odessa riots....
Tommy_Carcetti
Aug 2014
#24
Like all neo-liberal Russophobes, you provide absolutely no sourcing WHATSOEVER
VanGoghRocks
Aug 2014
#54
With all due respect, Sir, it's metaphorical red-baiting to insinuate that
VanGoghRocks
Aug 2014
#28
Putin is President in a country with a multi-party parliament (the Duma). I'm not sure
VanGoghRocks
Aug 2014
#31
I do not believe we will convince one another as to whether the Russian Federation
VanGoghRocks
Aug 2014
#33
I recommend stretching before trying that posture. Easy to pull a hamstring doing that.
Throd
Aug 2014
#37
Traits of fascism: ultranationalism, militarism, devotion to a strong leader, the right of strong
pampango
Aug 2014
#69
Since the Ukrainian National Guard routinely calls the 'rebel forces' (sic) it is
VanGoghRocks
Aug 2014
#59
So you chide me for supposedly fabricating allegations regarding the mob violence in Odessa...
Tommy_Carcetti
Aug 2014
#61
Tymoshenko said they all (civilians and combatants alike) should be exterminated. I can't
VanGoghRocks
Aug 2014
#66
Thanks for providing those links. Sounds like a source that should be avoided at all costs. n/t
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2014
#106
you certainly do hold others to a higher standard than you hold yourself to.
LanternWaste
Aug 2014
#65
I made it clear that I was stating an opinion, one based upon the inferences drawn from the
VanGoghRocks
Aug 2014
#67
And yet you're not willing to recognize basic facts regarding the Odessa riots?
Tommy_Carcetti
Aug 2014
#72