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In reply to the discussion: What does DU think about Russia's conduct/behavior re: Ukraine? [View all]geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)17. Yes, though it is possible that Crimeans want to be subject to decisions
made in Moscow and surrender their rights accordingly, there is no way to make a valid determination while a foreign occupying army is 'guarding' the ballot box.
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if you have no opinion on Russia's conduct, that is fine, you don't need to vote nt
geek tragedy
Mar 2014
#4
So any killing of Ukrainians the Russians could potentially engage in will be
Pretzel_Warrior
Mar 2014
#11
maybe i am just old--cold war, duck and cover old--trusting putin is just stupid
dembotoz
Mar 2014
#6
I wouldn't go quite that far, but even 1/10th as bad as Bush in that regard
geek tragedy
Mar 2014
#15
We would never allow a state to leave so I understand Ukraine's view on this.
hrmjustin
Mar 2014
#20
he doesn't smell like a rose to the people in neighboring countries to the west
geek tragedy
Mar 2014
#25
According to the clear wording of an agreement signed by Russia it's actions are not only ...
11 Bravo
Mar 2014
#27
"Very few", but initially very vocal, especially in their defense of RT. In recent days, however,
Tarheel_Dem
Mar 2014
#34
He's just following the Bush doctrine of pre-emptive war. Can you prove Crimea wasn't about to
Electric Monk
Mar 2014
#37
As long as Bush/Cheney remain un-prosecuted, Putin knows we don't have the moral authority
Electric Monk
Mar 2014
#39
Plenty of people have advocated jailing Putin, even before he invaded Crimea
Electric Monk
Mar 2014
#41