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elleng

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1. ;-(

Reply to pandr32 (Original post)

Sat Feb 17, 2024, 11:23 PM

Feb 17

Low-key as he appears, I find him to be charismatic.

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Navalny gave himself up to be killed. [View all] pandr32 Feb 17 OP

;-( elleng Feb 17 #1

He presented a calm strength. pandr32 Feb 18 #16

What you've said here has, to me, the ring of truth. But I cannot be sure. CaliforniaPeggy Feb 17 #2

Navalny said, '"'My message in case I am killed: do not give up': Alexey Navalny predicted his own demise*" tblue37 Feb 17 #4

He was going to be murdered whether he went back to Russia or stayed in the West generalbetrayus Feb 18 #7

My source is Navalny. pandr32 Feb 18 #17

Thanks for responding! I wasn't aware of these details, but now I am. Thank you so much! nt CaliforniaPeggy Feb 18 #18

You are welcome. pandr32 Feb 18 #21

Definitely in the Bad Ass top 10 underpants Feb 17 #3

I remember reading that the monks that self immolated during the VietNam war were very instrumental Maraya1969 Feb 18 #5

I was active with Clergy and Laity at the time, protesting the Vietnam War. The monk immolating himself was a CTyankee Feb 18 #15

Just watched to CNN special about him and I'm heartsick but inspired by the determination he had for his country Deuxcents Feb 18 #6

I watched as well. sheshe2 Feb 18 #9

"it can happen here" speak easy Feb 18 #10

Yes. I know. sheshe2 Feb 18 #11

:( speak easy Feb 18 #12

Watching it made me cry. sheshe2 Feb 18 #13

Such an amazing person even to Obama oldmanlynn Feb 18 #8

We must do as Navalny told us. pandr32 Feb 18 #19

I had seen the CNN documentary before but watched it again tonight GoodRaisin Feb 18 #14

We must honor his memory. pandr32 Feb 18 #20

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