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

Tue Dec 29, 2015, 08:51 PM

Dec 2015

...the airwaves were saturated with special music, special graphics, endless talk of what was to come.

All we're hearing these days is Trump.

Must suck to be so ignored.

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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