Putin is afraid of any real opposition – just like he was afraid of Pussy Riot

[TheIrishman]

Putin is afraid of any real opposition – just like he was afraid of Pussy Riot

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jun/18/putin-pussy-riot-moscow-city-duma-elections

<< He just conquered Crimea. He has proclaimed himself a unifier. But Vladimir Putin's meddling in elections is another sign that his power is not as unconditional as he would have you believe. >>

[Balthazar]

Lol, "pussy riot" and "real opposition" in the same sentence... You can't imagine how funny you look like. I literally can't stop laughting.

Well, it seems that now The Guardian is officially a piece of shit.

You seem to be their fan... So maybe you'll like their animal necrophilia video:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=640402.msg7171346#msg7171346

Think twice, please, before mentioning the pussy riot ever.

[TheIrishman]

Russia launches fraud case against backers of Putin critic Navalny

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/23/us-russia-navalny-idUSBREA4M05H20140523

<< Russia opened a fraud case into funding of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's campaign for Moscow mayor last year, in what he said was an attempt to intimidate opposition candidates ahead of local city elections. >>

[TheIrishman]

Police Raids, Intimidation Greet Moscow's Campaign Season

http://www.worldaffairsjournal.org/blog/vladimir-kara-murza/police-raids-intimidation-greet-moscows-campaign-season

<< The campaign for the 2014 Moscow legislative election began, as has become customary in Vladimir Putin’s Russia, with police raids. Last week, Russia’s Investigative Committee charged Konstantin Yankauskas, a Moscow municipal legislator and a candidate for the City Duma in the September 14th vote, and fellow election contender Nikolai Lyaskin, with “fraud,” conducting searches in their apartments. Lyaskin was released under prosecutorial recognizance; Yankauskas was sentenced to house arrest and will be unable to file his nomination papers at the electoral commission. >>

[TheIrishman]

Russia Charges Top Kremlin Critic's Allies With Fraud

http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/russia-charges-top-kremlin-critic-s-allies-with-fraud-539902

<< Russian investigators on Wednesday charged two allies of prominent opposition leader Alexei Navalny with fraud linked to the financing of his Moscow mayoral bid and will issue a warrant for a third aide. Navalny associate Nikolai Lyaskin has been placed under house arrest while a second aide, Konstantin Yankauskas, has been ordered to remain in Moscow over allegations that they misappropriated public donations to Navalny's mayoral campaign last year, Russia's Investigative Committee said. >>

[TheIrishman]

Russian Authorities Charge Three Government Opposition Allies With Fraud

http://online.wsj.com/articles/russian-authorities-charge-three-government-opposition-allies-with-fraud-1402493577

<< All Deny Charges; Call Them Part of Continued Campaign to Crush Anti-Kremlin Activism >>

[TheIrishman]

Associates of Russian opposition figure Navalny charged with fraud

http://cir.ca/news/anti-putin-figure-alexei-navalny-legal-problems

<< Alexei Navalny has faced a number of legal battles, including accusations of embezzlement and libel, which he denies. Now three of his close associates have been charged as well. >>

[TheIrishman]

Fraud Allegations Mar Public Chamber Elections

http://www.themoscowtimes.com/article/501249.html

<< The first elections ever to be held for seats in the Public Chamber, a prominent advisory body, ended in a scandal this weekend as all opposition candidates were weeded out amid vote rigging allegations. >>

[u9y42]

Do you mean, Pussy Quiet? Sorry about the slight off topic, but since you mention Putin and Pussy Riot, I thought I'd share this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VD33jRpeMM

It's an episode of Juice Rap News; I think it's well worth the time to watch the whole thing (6 minutes), but here's a quote from the part I wanted to share:

[...]
Robert Foster: Speaking of your secrets, have you found Edward Snowden?
General Baxter: The traitor?! He defected with our data and went and sold them to the Russians!
Robert Foster: The Russians? Right, that's our chance to cross to Moscow, with correspondent Ivan Sakamunev. Your thoughts?
Ivan Sakamunev: Ivan Sakamunev... In Russia, where is Sochi good time for snow sport.
Robert Foster: So, Snowden?
Ivan Sakamunev: Benevolent Russian state protect political dissident from regime of USSA.
General Baxter: You damn Commun... er Capitalist! Hand back our spy!
Ivan Sakamunev: In space race news: NASA now need our rockets to fly. And in race to rape planet: Russia get more resource and not need... what... two illegal wars?
Robert Foster: There have been protests against drilling the Arctic zone.
Ivan Sakamunev: Protests? You mean lost Greenpeace tourists we help get home? Also, Pussy Riot lost in Siberia... could've died but Putin rescue them... now they new name: Pussy Quiet.
[...]

[RodeoX]

Putin doesn't look so tough when he shows he's afraid of some girl band. 

[bitsmichel]

Putin is afraid of any real opposition – just like he was afraid of Pussy Riot

*cough*   You may have missed this post:

Either you don't know much about the Pussy Riot, or you are having some real issues with yourself.  Grin

You might classify the video (given below) as an example for the Pussy Riot fighting for free speech and basic rights, but most of the people would classify it as a sign of mental illness.

(NSFW)

http://rutube.ru/video/cf2ef300b1874c7d3da8f5d8f6a50ae8/