Thread: Thousands protests against Putin after Russia vote

I don't see the problem with Russia giving condoleances. It's polite. It harms no-one.

Show me your friends and I'll tell you who you are.
They chose tyrant and oppressor instead of dissident and democrat.

You don't even live in Russia.

Yes - and it's good not to be part of Russian Empire - USSR anymore.

and keep making negative comments that irritate Russians and deter foreigners

Don't see anything wrong in that.
Why should I be positive about country that is openly hostile to us?
And the only reason why we are part of NATO - there are no other potential aggressors.

and keep making negative comments that irritate Russians and deter foreigners

Originally Posted by nulle

Don't see anything wrong in that.
Why should I be positive about country that is openly hostile to us?
And the only reason why we are part of NATO - there are no other potential aggressors.

You are getting closer and closer to becoming a simple minded troll. If your only purpose for being here is to ignite the hatred towards Russia, this forum is not a suitable place for you.

If your only purpose for being here is to ignite the hatred towards Russia

I do not like the way Russia is governed (and apparently tens of thousands (maybe millions - fair elections could answer how many) of Russians also do not like it).
It is bad for Russia itself.
And it is bad for everyone around Russia.

And Russia's current foreign policy IS unfriendly to Baltic states - that's a fact.

And nice things about Russia - here is one:
Living near border you can get fuel from Russia much cheaper (30-40%) than in local filling stations.

This guy has a funny surname :

Originally Posted by nulle

I do not like the way Russia is governed (and apparently tens of thousands (maybe millions - fair elections could answer how many) of Russians also do not like it).
It is bad for Russia itself.
And it is bad for everyone around Russia.

You are biting a hand which feeds you
Russia is a one of the major Latvian importers/exporters (10%/14%)
When USSR collapsed none of the republics took care of their external debt - Russia paid the whole ex-USSR debt (including Latvian)
But now Latvia has an external debt as of $37 bil. and it's 1.55 times more then Latvian GDP (way to go Latvian government)
Also unemployment rate in Latvia in 2011 is 16% (worst in EU) which doesn't really show strong Latvian government line. Russian unemployment rate is below 8% now and yes it is twice better then in Latvia

"в чужом глазу соринку видим, а в своем бревна не замечаем"