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Adrahil

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75. My shocked face.

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Mon Dec 28, 2015, 11:30 PM

Dec 2015

Totally not surprised that THIS is subject you care about.

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"Bashing" President Putin has become the norm for Western mass media. [View all] another_liberal Dec 2015 OP

Sputnik again? Really? YuK! Tarheel_Dem Dec 2015 #1

Sputnik News: "wholly owned and operated by the Russian government" CreekDog Dec 2015 #100

RT & Sputnik are so clearly propaganda, I'm almost surprised that they're allowed as sources here. Tarheel_Dem Dec 2015 #102

The OP wants you to believe links to this are an actual news story CreekDog Dec 2015 #103

It is "an actual news story." another_liberal Dec 2015 #152

It is "an actual news story." GGJohn Dec 2015 #160

Mr. Doctorow is not the Russian government . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #173

Uh huh. GGJohn Dec 2015 #174

Does that pass for humor where you live? another_liberal Dec 2015 #178

Nope, but it doesn't surprise me that you don't understand the meaning of it, GGJohn Dec 2015 #179

What culture to you belong to? another_liberal Dec 2015 #221

+ 100 n/t MBS Dec 2015 #146

As I already noted below . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #153

Aaahhh, I think it's cute that you think the Putin pushin' is working. You've got your work cut out. Tarheel_Dem Dec 2015 #185

And Putin is really a nice guy because? uriel1972 Dec 2015 #2

I love how you use his title. arely staircase Dec 2015 #3

Thank you . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #9

Are you required to do that or does it just look good? arely staircase Dec 2015 #11

There is no required format for General Discussion posts, at least none I know of . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #27

Do you put 'president' before 'Obama' when you post. nt arely staircase Dec 2015 #67

Always . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #79

Required, as in required by the Kremlin. eom. GGJohn Dec 2015 #13

The Kremlin requires it? another_liberal Dec 2015 #63

Go ahead and play coy, but you know exactly what it means. eom. GGJohn Dec 2015 #69

May the visions never end . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #80

Visions and illusions? GGJohn Dec 2015 #81

not sure, for example, here is your post saying Putin wasn't going after gays: CreekDog Dec 2015 #92

When did I say that? another_liberal Dec 2015 #117

That's a real knee-slapper, that is. Wait -- it's not The Onion? nt Hekate Dec 2015 #118

Putin was right on Syria from the start LittleBlue Dec 2015 #4

Our media have become little more than whores for access to the powerful . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #14

Hmmmm I don't particullarly like the equation of sex workers.... uriel1972 Dec 2015 #15

Sex workers, I believe, are mostly nice people LittleBlue Dec 2015 #18

What about the guys in the sex industry? They don't count? yeoman6987 Dec 2015 #58

Of course they do... uriel1972 Dec 2015 #60

Oh yeah. True. Thanks. yeoman6987 Dec 2015 #62

Well said LittleBlue Dec 2015 #16

So you're saying Sputnik News is a more reliable source? CreekDog Dec 2015 #98

F --> T is T Igel Dec 2015 #38

+10 840high Dec 2015 #83

Sputnik news again? GGJohn Dec 2015 #5

you are assuming those are two different things nt arely staircase Dec 2015 #10

I'm not exactly praising anyone here . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #19

So if you say something decent about someone, that means... MattSh Dec 2015 #31

Except I didn't say that now did I. GGJohn Dec 2015 #42

You are trying to persuade idiots--save your breath Proserpina Dec 2015 #53

So, we're idiots because we don't buy what Russia and Putin are trying to sell? GGJohn Dec 2015 #55

One wonders, doesn't one. Hekate Dec 2015 #120

LOL, he's a 2-bit dictator w/ delusions of grandeur. His web-based lap dogs are especially pathetic FSogol Dec 2015 #6

Unfortunately rjsquirrel Dec 2015 #157

. Brickbat Dec 2015 #7

Crimea and eastern Ukraine are all a huge conspiracy by the Western media!!!!one steve2470 Dec 2015 #8

I live in Ukraine... MattSh Dec 2015 #32

sorry, I'll take the GRAND WESTERN MEDIA CONSPIRACY over what you have to sell.... steve2470 Dec 2015 #35

Uh huh. eom. GGJohn Dec 2015 #43

Where exactly do you in the Ukraine do you live? In the Crimea? CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #86

But you're saying that the Russian owned government news agencies are telling the truth? CreekDog Dec 2015 #101

Thank you for having the courage to say that . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #149

Lol.....Donnie tRump's favorite dictator ProudToBeBlueInRhody Dec 2015 #12

I'm not a war-monger . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #21

Putin has become the darling of some of the more unhinged right wingers. Buzz Clik Dec 2015 #17

I am personally more worried about those who want to start WWIII . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #23

"I am personally more worried about those who want to start WWIII . . ." NCTraveler Dec 2015 #36

Sadly, the darling of some of the more unhinged left wingers as well. It's jaw-dropping. Hekate Dec 2015 #122

yeah, I've also been astonished by this. MBS Dec 2015 #145

Rationalizing Pres. Putin's actions have become the norm for the irrational. LanternWaste Dec 2015 #20

How's the Kremlin borscht today? n/t moondust Dec 2015 #22

You're asking me . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #24

another post another gallon of milk LOL snooper2 Dec 2015 #25

In Soviet Russia message board trolls you! nt Codeine Dec 2015 #211

Shades of Yakoff Smirnoff? GGJohn Dec 2015 #213

/sigh the enemy of my enemy must be praised at all costs... uriel1972 Dec 2015 #26

Can you "channel" someone before he's dead? another_liberal Dec 2015 #29

Invading the Ukraine, annexing the Crimea, killing opponents. FLPanhandle Dec 2015 #28

You're right . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #30

Oh you are one of the "it's all the US governments fault" FLPanhandle Dec 2015 #39

We certainly don't go out of our way to be known as the good guys . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #49

That doesn't make Putin the good guy though. FLPanhandle Dec 2015 #51

"We"? From where you're standing? Hekate Dec 2015 #123

Wow, Pravda couldn't have said it better, GGJohn Dec 2015 #45

The Ukrainian parliament "over threw" their own govt and the USN really doesn't want bases there. EX500rider Dec 2015 #57

I want to make sure I understand TeddyR Dec 2015 #202

They treat him with kid gloves. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #33

It would be more to the point if one were to say . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #50

I completely agree. Nt NCTraveler Dec 2015 #59

Ah that is a classic media scrum photo nadinbrzezinski Dec 2015 #34

So he is president? Funny, usually a country freely decides that and not a dictator. Rex Dec 2015 #37

Perhaps if Put in wasn't a warmongering piece of shit mythology Dec 2015 #40

I assume you are, like me, an American? another_liberal Dec 2015 #52

Indeed they sound hollow. 840high Dec 2015 #84

I guess maybe they do not own . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #151

I've enjoyed bashing Putin for far longer than most. Igel Dec 2015 #41

Very interesting Hekate Dec 2015 #124

From what I've seen, it's quite the opposite Cirque du So-What Dec 2015 #44

Why wouldn't western media bash such an evil, vile, despicable despot? MohRokTah Dec 2015 #46

Come on, you know why. Tarheel_Dem Dec 2015 #47

Just another demagogue who came to power by stirring up fear. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2015 #48

LMFAO JunkyardAngel83 Dec 2015 #54

ummm....really? Marrah_G Dec 2015 #56

Adios . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #61

You say that like it's a bad thing joeybee12 Dec 2015 #64

Good or bad it is a pointlessly counterproductive and highly dangerous policy . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #65

I think tens of millions of lives were already lost in the 20th Century on their soil... Hekate Dec 2015 #125

So, you quote Putin's propoganda outlet as news. kwassa Dec 2015 #66

After reading this thread, clearly the propaganda's working! elias49 Dec 2015 #68

I happen to be one of those flag wavers, GGJohn Dec 2015 #70

I know you are, and yes, I do. eom elias49 Dec 2015 #71

Too fucking bad. eom. GGJohn Dec 2015 #72

Aww, poor Pootie. The poor bigot's fee-fees might get hurt. Oneironaut Dec 2015 #73

I am quite sure Pussy Riot would agree. Egnever Dec 2015 #74

And the LGBT community, or what's left of it. Hekate Dec 2015 #126

My shocked face. Adrahil Dec 2015 #75

So I'm on mobile and couldn't see the author before clicking into the thread... TipTok Dec 2015 #76

You're a mind-reader, for sure Hekate Dec 2015 #127

Seriously? RandySF Dec 2015 #77

That is one biased "news" site Rose Siding Dec 2015 #78

The last time America hated a dictator so much we got ourselves stuck in a trillion dollar quagmire AZ Progressive Dec 2015 #82

We don't seem to learn. 840high Dec 2015 #85

"America" isn't really paying attention. US media isn't really paying attention. I hear no drumbeats Hekate Dec 2015 #131

OFFS denbot Dec 2015 #87

He is a child of Russia . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #88

You sure do everything you can to excuse and defend this bigot/racist asshole, GGJohn Dec 2015 #94

we know what it is steve2470 Dec 2015 #95

Oh believe me, I know what his true agenda is, GGJohn Dec 2015 #96

wise person :) nt steve2470 Dec 2015 #97

For context, take a look at this post: CreekDog Dec 2015 #99

Wow, that sure is some CT crap right there. GGJohn Dec 2015 #104

If I did have an "agenda here" . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #105

Just in case you hadn't noticed, this is a private website open to the public GGJohn Dec 2015 #106

And you are constantly stalking me. another_liberal Dec 2015 #107

So people who post disagreements with you in your threads are stalking you? CreekDog Dec 2015 #108

Constantly stalking my posts so he can make not so veiled suggestions . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #111

Whose work are you doing when you post material from Sputnik News? CreekDog Dec 2015 #187

So because I dispute your posts, I'm stalking you? GGJohn Dec 2015 #110

Repeatedly suggesting I work for the Russian government . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #112

I don't know if you work for the Russian Government edhopper Dec 2015 #113

Your opinion has no bearing on the fact that saying so on these boards is an insult . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #114

If you're so insulted, then you have 2 choices, either use the ignore function, GGJohn Dec 2015 #116

Your advice? another_liberal Dec 2015 #119

Either or, your choice. eom. GGJohn Dec 2015 #121

OK, put your cards on the table . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #140

LOL, sure you're not. GGJohn Dec 2015 #159

Good . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #166

I could care less whether or not you accept it, GGJohn Dec 2015 #176

I didn't say you were edhopper Dec 2015 #136

You are not who I am complaining about . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #139

Again, if it bothers you that much, you have 2 choices, GGJohn Dec 2015 #161

Character assassination is an understandable defense against character worship. randome Dec 2015 #165

That is nonsese . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #207

Except that's not what I did, GGJohn Dec 2015 #209

I have no "paymaster" . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #220

This thread is not stalking. And was that a cut-off threat of some sort? Have to what? Hekate Dec 2015 #133

It most certainly is our business what your agenda is Hekate Dec 2015 #130

POUND those war drums, POUND those war drums, POUND those war drums, POUND those war drums ... Scuba Dec 2015 #89

Actually I don't hear any such thing against Putin. In the run-up to the invasion of Iraq... Hekate Dec 2015 #134

So why is GD an outlet for Russian propaganda? yellowcanine Dec 2015 #90

Admins forgot to make open propagandizing a TOS violation. bluedigger Dec 2015 #91

well....let's look at this steve2470 Dec 2015 #93

Hmmmm. Very interesting. Hekate Dec 2015 #135

You guys are breaking the rules. nilesobek Dec 2015 #137

If that's the case, then I would suggest that you either put them on ignore or use the alert button. GGJohn Dec 2015 #162

I'd love to see the Admins' reaction whenever they get back from wherever they are right now. Hekate Dec 2015 #215

Are the benefits good? Like 401 K and dental? Katashi_itto Dec 2015 #109

Are you serious? Pointing out the old KGB man wants to reconstitute the Soviet Empire is "bashing"? Hekate Dec 2015 #115

If it is bashing . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #141

Twaddle Hekate Dec 2015 #182

Thanks for posting. Fun thread, indeed. K&R Purveyor Dec 2015 #128

I see the checks are being issued again. Codeine Dec 2015 #129

Careful now, GGJohn Dec 2015 #132

As I said above . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #142

No, what you're posting is the opinion of the Kremlin transmitted by GGJohn Dec 2015 #163

Then you are calling me a liar? another_liberal Dec 2015 #168

Take it any way you want to. eom. GGJohn Dec 2015 #177

I understand what you are suggesting, Codeine. another_liberal Dec 2015 #143

Defense contractors like GE and Lockeed sponser most of the gasbag programs on Sunday betterdemsonly Dec 2015 #138

I agree with you on all your points . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #144

Get a room, you two. moondust Dec 2015 #147

Ha! randome Dec 2015 #148

I do not work for or under the direction of any government or agency . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #150

Sure. moondust Dec 2015 #154

I am not "promoting" anything . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #169

Objectively viewed, all of Western media sources think Putin is an asshat. randome Dec 2015 #158

Better look around a bit more. another_liberal Dec 2015 #170

The friendly advice I have for you is to also look around. randome Dec 2015 #175

Oh, we're quite sure you don't. GGJohn Dec 2015 #164

Then quit suggesting that I do . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #171

Maybe you missed the sarcasm smilie? GGJohn Dec 2015 #180

Ames Iowa is a long way from the Kremlin betterdemsonly Dec 2015 #167

Since I have no idea what "pnac" might be . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #172

Google is your friend, in case you have forgotten the cast of 2000 - 2008 Hekate Dec 2015 #183

I know nothing regarding whatever it is you're talking about . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #194

That doesn't surprise me in the least, as I suspect it doesn't surprise others here. eom. GGJohn Dec 2015 #198

I was replying to moondust not you betterdemsonly Dec 2015 #184

My mistake . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #195

Because she didn't do what you allege she did. eom. GGJohn Dec 2015 #196

What he alleges without having the least idea about PNAC, apparently. Or so he says. Must've forgot. Hekate Dec 2015 #208

I suspect his culture doesn't know what PNAC is, or a certain paymaster GGJohn Dec 2015 #212

Yet Sputnik keeps going around and around... Hekate Dec 2015 #214

k&r nationalize the fed Dec 2015 #155

Lol thanks Vlad! rjsquirrel Dec 2015 #156

For me, Doctorow has gone too far. Ilsa Dec 2015 #181

Being on the receiving end of any amount of not totally unrelated "bashing" here . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #203

another_liberal... truth2power Dec 2015 #186

tell us something positive about Putin CreekDog Dec 2015 #188

.. truth2power Dec 2015 #190

in your own words, remember that thing you just wrote about taking ownership of what you write? CreekDog Dec 2015 #191

your post helps give context to another post of yours: CreekDog Dec 2015 #189

Seriously? another_liberal Dec 2015 #199

You seem to have a problem reading, GGJohn Dec 2015 #204

I guess that explains why the excerpts did not seem familiar . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #219

It took less than 5 minutes CreekDog Dec 2015 #216

What is your point . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #218

You actually respect Putin edhopper Dec 2015 #192

I did not say that, nothing like that . . . another_liberal Dec 2015 #197

I was responding to truth2power's post edhopper Dec 2015 #200

My apologies. Someone I have had words with uses your same icon. another_liberal Dec 2015 #205

Two words, one letter.... uriel1972 Dec 2015 #201

Good point. another_liberal Dec 2015 #206

One wonders, doesn't one. Hekate Dec 2015 #210

"only sane person on the world stage" edhopper Dec 2015 #217

LOL!!!! zappaman Dec 2015 #193