Comments on: Garry Kasparov being hassled again

By: Michael Averko

Michael Averko — Tue, 22 May 2007 10:57:32 +0000

For accuracy sake, as well as to make a point relative to some recent crackpot comments about moi.

By: ReluctantMuscovite

ReluctantMuscovite — Tue, 22 May 2007 10:21:44 +0000

Ah, it wasn’t the NAF, but some other outfit whose name I have as quickly forgotten as I looked it up.

By: Michael Averko

Michael Averko — Tue, 22 May 2007 07:32:16 +0000

If I’m not mistaken the New America Foundation includes Anatol Lieven and Michael Lind.

Some in the Russian political mainstream are clumsy when dealing with political oppostion. The former has valid reasons to be concerned about foreign backed peddlers and their willing dupes getting an upper hand after going unchecked. At the same time, people should’ve the right to express themselves within reason.

By: ReluctantMuscovite

ReluctantMuscovite — Tue, 22 May 2007 03:22:43 +0000

It should not be forgotten that Mr. Kasparov is institutionally linked to the Wallstreet Journal as well as some other American Outfits, such as — I believe — the New America Foundation.

Furthermore, you may also want to consider how Germany, Austria, France, and Switzerland deal with some marginal political groupings.

IF Limonov showed up there with his ‘flag’, he’d be arrested on the spot for ‘glorification’ and something like that.

As far as suppressing the opposition goes, I think Russia is rather mild-mannered.

Think about this: would you really think that Kasparov, Limonov, and company should run this country?

Does the government overreact? Maybe. On the other hand: I think this country deserves better than having fruitcakes as their Western-recognized opposition.

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 21 May 2007 09:43:49 +0000

Or, alternatively, skilled at playing the odds in search of a scoop…

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 21 May 2007 09:26:39 +0000

I think you have to be a very naive journalist to book your airline ticket through the oppressed opposition leader’s office..

By: Michael Averko

Michael Averko — Sun, 20 May 2007 13:43:59 +0000

“The Russians really need to give up this nonsense and also to get proper PR advice!) Farcical is absolutely correct.”

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YUP!

By: copydude » Regime Change Can’t Change Planes In Moscow

copydude » Regime Change Can’t Change Planes In Moscow — Sun, 20 May 2007 01:55:12 +0000

[...] Russophobic sites are lamenting the fact that Gary Kasparov – ticket funded by Washington – couldn’t attend the Samara EU summit. Not that he was invited anyway. [...]

By: uncle joe

uncle joe — Sat, 19 May 2007 14:51:43 +0000

PR what for? The West hates Russia and will always hate it, there is no need for PR. It is far more important to stop this crazy CIA puppet.
An example of his views
“There will be no peace in Gaza, no freedom from fear in Jerusalem, until we have prosecuted the war on terror in Baghdad, Tehran, Damascus and elsewhere. U.S. leadership saved Europe from fascism and communism. It is again the last hope.“
(Source: THE NEXT BATTLE, The War Is Not Yet Won – Take the offensive against Baghdad and Damascus, Tehran and Riyadh) “

By: GER O'BRIEN

GER O'BRIEN — Sat, 19 May 2007 14:10:42 +0000

What a depressing situation that is Andy. Really immature, dumb, police-state stuff. The Russians really need to give up this nonsense and also to get proper PR advice!) Farcical is absolutely correct.