Tag Archives: Putin

“Vladimir the Poisoner of Underpants”

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Naomi

Alexey Navalny said that. In five words he nailed Vladimir Putin. He spoke more words than those in court as he was sentenced to a couple of years in prison for…well. For being astoundingly heroic and dangerously heretical. The excerpt … Continue reading →

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“Compare and contrast” US vs Russia

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Naomi

Remember those “compare and contrast” essay questions we used to get in school? I’m still in school — eternally in school — so let’s do another US vs Russia contrast. Russia: in response to the mass non-violent protests supporting Alexey … Continue reading →

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A stunning contrast to make, no matter how many people are making it

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Naomi

On the front pages of today’s digital Times, two stories both of which — especially in combination — stop the heart. The mass assault on our democratic government by violent dopey thugs supporting a corrupt outgoing president. And… Russia’s peaceful … Continue reading →

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