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In reply to the discussion: Russia: Constitutional Court Upholds ‘Foreign Agents’ Law [View all]I don't deny the anti-gay mindset there
Personally, I have had to counter AFA propaganda in my own family.
Its shameful and no doubt will hurt people in Russia. And if those foreign groups get a pass on identifying themselves as such (although some have names like "American Family Association" , then that would be a point of corruption and hypocrisy on the part of the Russian government that people should make an issue.
OTOH, there are countries much closer to the US sphere of influence who get a pass on even worse anti-gay policies, which just underscores that the US is now using women and gays for its geopolitical ambitions. Throw another issue on the bonfire of the hypocrisies.
Personally, I have had to counter AFA propaganda in my own family.
Its shameful and no doubt will hurt people in Russia. And if those foreign groups get a pass on identifying themselves as such (although some have names like "American Family Association" , then that would be a point of corruption and hypocrisy on the part of the Russian government that people should make an issue.
OTOH, there are countries much closer to the US sphere of influence who get a pass on even worse anti-gay policies, which just underscores that the US is now using women and gays for its geopolitical ambitions. Throw another issue on the bonfire of the hypocrisies.
...this is the kind of dismissiveness that comes with making excuses for Russia. Countering anti-gay policies and human rights atrocities should never be seen as "hypocrisies."
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Yes, Sir, You Mis-Spoke, To A Degree Which Calls Into Question If You Understand The Basics Here
The Magistrate
Apr 2014
#10
Your draconian take on the finance law fell apart, then changed the subject. n/t
cprise
Apr 2014
#57
Look at this thread: You started out with a bogus defense of legalized persecution
ProSense
Apr 2014
#58
So condemning lethal force in response to beatings is 'support of police brutality'.
cprise
Apr 2014
#63