Thread: США и амер. политика, общество, люди. О жизни + всякое смешное

Originally Posted by diogen_

“Peacefulness” resides in the eyes of the beholder. Inasmuch as protestors suit your political taste they are peaceful, otherwise violent. Ukraine's Maidan protesters were utterly "peaceful", were they not?

I generally agree with your estimate of "peacefulness". That is why a lot of people of certain views probably assume Ukraine's eastern armed separatists to be "peaceful protesters" too. But wait a second, how about THESE "peaceful protesters", some of which are being fought back now?

Originally Posted by Eric C.

I generally agree with your estimate of "peacefulness". That is why a lot of people of certain views probably assume Ukraine's eastern armed separatists to be "peaceful protesters" too. But wait a second, how about THESE "peaceful protesters", some of which are being fought back now?

Strelkov and K were not peaceful at all. He is honest enough to recognize it himself. Have a look at his “confessions” published by the Moscow Times. But every action produces counteraction, does it not? It’s elementary physics.))
Russia's Igor Strelkov: I Am Responsible for War in Eastern Ukraine | News | The Moscow Times

For now, I’m curious how “peaceful” are to be called “AntiPoroshenko” trade-union and other protestors that are looming on the horizon. Let us wait and see…