Tag Archives: Russian protests

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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I’ve been keeping an eye on Russia

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Naomi

Because, while Putin is continuing Russia’s cyber+ attacks on us, the Russian people are protesting Putin. And doing so in large, large numbers. While I was reading this New York Times article by Anton Troianovski, I had a moment of … Continue reading →

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Did William Barr get his operating procedure from Putin?

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Naomi

In today’s Times main section. Especially since I have endless admiration for Aleksei Navalny, the leader of anti-Putin protests, I tend to notice pieces like this, written by Andrew Higgins. I knew Navalny had been arrested and imprisoned, and then … Continue reading →

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