littleyellowbirdie 2,604 Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) @TheGunnShow This is the take on that question from a professor of political science at a top-10 US university who credits him with ridding the Russian federation of state censorship. https://today.duke.edu/2007/04/yeltsin_tip.html Edited January 30, 2023 by littleyellowbirdie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 6,023 Posted January 30, 2023 58 minutes ago, littleyellowbirdie said: @TheGunnShow This is the take on that question from a professor of political science at a top-10 US university who credits him with ridding the Russian federation of state censorship. https://today.duke.edu/2007/04/yeltsin_tip.html I'd actually seen that, but then wondered what happened re. the media when Russia decided to go for Chechnya under his rule. That attack on Grozny in the First Chechen War was.... pretty ugly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) I also believe that so many Leaders do like their wars. You just knowthe media thrive on bad news rather than good and the more graphic they are allowed. And I'm convinced Leaders quite enjoy flexing their military. Now US Military say the UK Military is no longer a top fighting force. Behind so many other nations. But of course we are allowed nuclear. Edited January 30, 2023 by keelansgrandad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nevermind, neoliberalism has had it 159 Posted January 31, 2023 I suppose that they are fighting for a comprehensive security agreement in Europe and to stop the ever expanding hegemony by NATO attack dogs doing Bidens bidding. At least we now know why this war is kept getting fanned with 'best before' dated weapons. https://archive.is/DxeaN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleyellowbirdie 2,604 Posted January 31, 2023 1 minute ago, nevermind, neoliberalism has had it said: I suppose that they are fighting for a comprehensive security agreement in Europe and to stop the ever expanding hegemony by NATO attack dogs doing Bidens bidding. At least we now know why this war is kept getting fanned with 'best before' dated weapons. https://archive.is/DxeaN Ah, just the man! This should help us settle it. So, do you know what you're fighting for then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nevermind, neoliberalism has had it 159 Posted January 31, 2023 nope I will not fight for any malignant forces, east or west, but I'll fight for my family and friends should this be needed. BTW what has happened to the Norwich flag once proudly over City Hall? Have they lost it in there? Maybe I should hire one for the day to remind tourists to this beautiful City what it looks like. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleyellowbirdie 2,604 Posted January 31, 2023 7 hours ago, nevermind, neoliberalism has had it said: nope I will not fight for any malignant forces, east or west, but I'll fight for my family and friends should this be needed. BTW what has happened to the Norwich flag once proudly over City Hall? Have they lost it in there? Maybe I should hire one for the day to remind tourists to this beautiful City what it looks like. Might be scared of the flag triggering a Norwich nationalist movement maybe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites