Markus

just read this

Bit of a balsy move, but hope it works and allows him to set the course of where he sees Russia going in the future.

STi VII

Would that be kidnapping your political opponents and then drugging and degrading them by video taping them performing staged sexualy perverted deviant practices?

Markus

We talking about Putin or Tony here?

Billbill

Interesting form of Government those Ruskies have.

Leslie

Another small step on the way to World Government I think.

Billbill

NO problem, as long as the precepts of "Free, Democratic principles" apply.
When ever I hear of an oppressive form of government or major change in the ruling powers, I wonder if the succeeding individuals will have a positive or negative influence.
"World Awareness", via the internet, is going to have a major impact on society, as we know it.
The countries with free access will continue to improve.
Those without that freedom will tell us WHAT they are about by that omission.

Leslie

If those precepts really did apply Billbill, then I would agree wholeheartedly. Trouble is, from what I have seen in life so far, when a comparatively small group of people achieve great power,as would be the case in that respect, it is not long before it goes to their heads and the first thing that goes to the wall is Democracy. Unless the people retain some form of ability to dictate their own future, such as a free,democratic,and effective vote, their freedom will be shortlived.

Les