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In reply to the discussion: Russian news report: Putin approved Ukraine invasion before Kiev government collapsed [View all]BainsBane
(54,050 posts)54. Were you manipulated by Judith Miller?
Last edited Tue Feb 24, 2015, 03:44 AM - Edit history (1)
Because I wasn't. I didn't buy any of the shit about Iraq, but you and your friends swallowed whole the entire propaganda initiative justifying Putin's conquest of the Ukraine. You have evidence here citing a Russian newspaper and radio show, but you ignore it entirely. And you accuse others of willful ignorance? This whole effort to justify Russia's empire building is about as egregious example of willful ignorance as I've seen.
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Russian news report: Putin approved Ukraine invasion before Kiev government collapsed [View all]
Blue_Tires
Feb 2015
OP
"said he had confidence it was authentic." "*Appears* to have been drafted"
newthinking
Feb 2015
#31
our resident pro putin fascists are hurriedly scouring the intertubes as I type this LOL
snooper2
Feb 2015
#3
PNAC docs were substantiated. Even the article mentions speculation is involved
newthinking
Feb 2015
#33
I get soo confused. Some here alert on everything from Russian news outlets
rhett o rick
Feb 2015
#11
Well that explains why it hasn't been subjected to Putin's crackdowns.....
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2015
#67
Oh don't worry, I'm sure your buddy will have it shut down, or "merged" with RT soon enough
snooper2
Feb 2015
#13
my error then. i saw the person talking about the mt and assumed. the major owner
ND-Dem
Feb 2015
#57
you don't need russian. he was pardoned by putin and his location is general knowledge.
ND-Dem
Feb 2015
#72
"Seems the idea is that if one can't provide a good argument, try mocking and insults."
BainsBane
Feb 2015
#59
You think that example you provided is "ugly"? I didn't call anyone names nor suggest
rhett o rick
Feb 2015
#69
Right! Seems some rationalize their behavior because they are on the side of righteousness.
rhett o rick
Feb 2015
#82
I fully understand the rules and accept them. Those that feel they have righteousness behind
rhett o rick
Feb 2015
#84
Yes, Russian sources are only "not evil" if they follow the western narrative
newthinking
Feb 2015
#34
Someone tried to clear up my confusion by telling me that it's the government sponsored
rhett o rick
Feb 2015
#40
"People are slow to realize that the western media is not simply "biased" but are heavily
rhett o rick
Feb 2015
#44
No but I was against the War from the very beginning and will not forgive those responsible includin
rhett o rick
Feb 2015
#70
I agree the Iraq war was a disaster and has left us with a whole mess that will plague us for some
BainsBane
Feb 2015
#74
"The editor said the paper’s plan is to publish the full details of the strategy document next week.
Cali_Democrat
Feb 2015
#14
But the last refuge of 'Journalists' is in Russia. You should be ashamed of yourself!
freshwest
Feb 2015
#30
It's astonishing how many people shop that meme, too--without any irony whatsoever! nt
MADem
Feb 2015
#45
Actually, if the press reported the state of the Ukrainian media: "Law against Propaganda",
newthinking
Feb 2015
#39