February 22, 2014

Is Freedom Ringing In Kiev And Caracas?[CBD]
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1 YAY!  Everywhere but here.

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/u][/s] at February 22, 2014 08:49 AM (bCEmE)

2 We could use some restoration of our own about now.

Posted by: navybrat at February 22, 2014 08:50 AM (AW7Gr)

3 Tami, you got that right.

Posted by: EC at February 22, 2014 08:50 AM (doBIb)

4 I'm not sure there's much hope for freedom in Venezuela since it seems that only the gov't and the thugs (not quite repeating myself, but close) have the guns....

Posted by: [/i][/b]KG at February 22, 2014 08:52 AM (IPz9m)

5 A recent viral music video. Did it all himself. Pretty sweet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=immRW4O0ECM

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 22, 2014 08:52 AM (IXrOn)

6 4 I'm not sure there's much hope for freedom in Venezuela since it seems that only the gov't and the thugs (not quite repeating myself, but close) have the guns.... Posted by: KG at February 22, 2014 12:52 PM (IPz9m) Maybe Eric Holder can finally do a solid and make a phone call....

Posted by: EC at February 22, 2014 08:53 AM (doBIb)

7 Filled the bird feeder an hour or so ago. There's war in my backyard, too, now. Squirrel v Squirrel

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 22, 2014 08:53 AM (IXrOn)

8 It may be a lot tougher in 2016 than we thought Barry.

Posted by: Bill Ayers at February 22, 2014 08:54 AM (Q6pxP)

9 Where Obama stands to gain nothing, Obama takes no stand.

Posted by: Mallfly at February 22, 2014 08:54 AM (bJm7W)

10 I agree with whoever mentioned in an earlier thread-anyone knocking down statues of Lenin is alright in my book.

Posted by: Methos at February 22, 2014 08:56 AM (hO9ad)

11 We have that in my yard too, except it's squirrel vs my nerf recon cs6 armed son sneaking around the corner...

The squirrel wins, but not without some bumps and bruises from the darts, rapid descent from the feeders, etc.  Fun to watch.

Posted by: DishofRed at February 22, 2014 08:56 AM (Dmq63)

12 Since I believe firmly in the old adage "those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it" I am going to go with no. But it all looks shiny and new and possible right at this moment. In the Ukraine a feel good story of the common folk rising up against an oppressive and corrupt government and winning. mmmm hmmmm. That remains to be seen. Were they all really common people or just another corrupt faction well disguised until they are in control and then just as profligate and corrupt as the old regime?

Posted by: ParanoidGirlinSeattle at February 22, 2014 08:57 AM (RZ8pf)

13 Is Freedom Ringing In Kiev And Caracas? TFG isn't actively encouraging either situation to go that route.

Posted by: Blacque Jacques Shellacque at February 22, 2014 08:58 AM (AQTz3)

14 oops, my #11 was to artinsanal'ette although you could probably....nah, no you couldn't.

Posted by: DishofRed at February 22, 2014 08:58 AM (Dmq63)

15 So they took over one of Yanukovich's villas... To sing karaoke.

Posted by: RWC at February 22, 2014 08:59 AM (ylnfh)

16 I will get willow.

Posted by: Beagle at February 22, 2014 09:00 AM (sOtz/)

17 Maidan Square in Kiev: (twitter pic)

http://tinyurl.com/mhksp8k

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/u][/s] at February 22, 2014 09:01 AM (bCEmE)

18 Is Freedom Ringing In Kiev And Caracas?[CBD]

 

Hold on let me book a flight.

Posted by: David Hasselhoff at February 22, 2014 09:01 AM (LI48c)

19 Artisanal'ette

Thanks for that video. It made me smile to see a better part of the internet.

Posted by: typo dynamofo at February 22, 2014 09:01 AM (IVgIK)

20 >>nah, no you couldn't. No, no, I totally got that the squirrel is a metaphor for protesters who are up against the brutal, armed tyrants.

Posted by: Mama AJ, totes understanding stuff at February 22, 2014 09:02 AM (SUKHu)

21 Posted by: DishofRed at February 22, 2014 12:58 PM (Dmq63)

You could always put up a statue of Lenin just to film yourself tearing it down.

Posted by: Methos at February 22, 2014 09:02 AM (hO9ad)

22 People said the same thing about Tiananmen Square 25 years ago.

Posted by: tu3031 at February 22, 2014 09:04 AM (yagOO)

23 Walter Russell Mead article in name. About the various "To Split or Not To Split" scenarios in Ukraine.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 22, 2014 09:05 AM (ZshNr)

24 Question: Were George SorosÂ’ Open Society Institute, Freedom house, NED, USAID involved in the coup? If so then how are Ukrainians more "free" now to be dominated by the EU and Soros?

Posted by: Joe Blow at February 22, 2014 09:05 AM (IKXPL)

25 I don't know that i have hopes for either country at this point. Venezuelans do not have arms or power in general and who will help? If they want to be Free ? Ukrainians with who to help? EU hahahaha Putin ? i do not see Him giving up a chance at gathering up the old states, thinking Georgia takeover easily. anyway i've been rather un-nerved watching country after country fall and the most to New dicators. as in the east.

Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 09:07 AM (nqBYe)

26
Only the militia should have guns.

Posted by: SCJ John Paul Stevens at February 22, 2014 09:07 AM (n0DEs)

27 I hope the movement in dc this spring has better results, but not holding my breath. Seems once they get control it has to be wrested from them. http://patriotsforamerica.ning.com/

Posted by: freedomcosts at February 22, 2014 09:08 AM (qJka5)

28 24 Question: Were George SorosÂ’ Open Society Institute, Freedom house, NED, USAID involved in the coup?
If so then how are Ukrainians more "free" now to be dominated by the EU and Soros?

Posted by: Joe Blow at February 22, 2014 01:05 PM (IKXPL)

 

Its the return of the infowars trolls.

Posted by: buzzion at February 22, 2014 09:08 AM (LI48c)

29 1m

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Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/u][/s] at February 22, 2014 09:08 AM (bCEmE)

30 Russia's version: http://rt.com/on-air/

Posted by: panzernashorn at February 22, 2014 09:08 AM (MhA4j)

31 In Kiev yes. For now. Until Putin decides on his next move. In Caracas. I fear not.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 09:09 AM (ZPrif)

32 If so then how are Ukrainians more "free" now to be dominated by the EU and Soros?
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With the old government running for the border for fear of its individual lives, they are certainly freer today than a week ago. It of course remains to be seen how they organize themselves later, but I'm not sure how dominated by the EU they're going to be given the way its falling apart at the seems.

Posted by: Methos at February 22, 2014 09:09 AM (hO9ad)

33 and as someone mentioned at the end of the last thread remember Honduras and the "help" they recieved? When it seemed a legit tool of the populace to oust him , they were told it wasnt by Our govt?

Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 09:10 AM (nqBYe)

34 22 People said the same thing about Tiananmen Square 25 years ago. Posted by: tu3031 at February 22, 2014 01:04 PM (yagOO) The Ukraine is not China, but it's certainly something to consider.

Posted by: HoboJerky, Hash Hunter at February 22, 2014 09:10 AM (E8IHS)

35 Yahoo! "News" has a story up saying Maduro is asking Washington for "dialogue." "Help me Obama-wan! You're my only hope!" Barry's never been shy about spending $ we don't have, and he does like America's leftist and islamist foes more than her allies. Count me as non-surprised if Barry should all of the sudden try to cough up an economic aid package...........

Posted by: Captain Glenn Quagmire at February 22, 2014 09:10 AM (1o4B5)

36 Both these countries have a history of mass demonstrations and riots. It won't change anything. The Ukranine may get elections and a new government but they will always be russia's toady. Venezuela will always be a mess. Maduro still has wide support. Most of SA is commie.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 22, 2014 09:10 AM (6Nj7A)

37 Where The Streets Have No Name http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FsrPEUt2Dg

Posted by: kbdabear at February 22, 2014 09:11 AM (aTXUx)

38 The new unit of freedom will be measured in toilet paper rolls.

Posted by: AE at February 22, 2014 09:11 AM (+ft6G)

39 i don't recall there being a Kiev or Caracas storyline at all in season 3 of House of Cards. Time to go watch some more Homeland!

Posted by: Barack Obama at February 22, 2014 09:11 AM (E8IHS)

40

Students and young people are leading the protests in Caracas. Amazingly, they didn't believe Sean Penn when he told them how great their leaders are.

 

Can we have population swaps? Send their young people here and exchange them for our Obama-loving douchbag hipsters who think Communism is wonderful. It'll work out well for everyone - we'll get the freedom-lovers here and their government will get a bunch of pajama boys who would never ever dream of challenging leftist authorities.

Posted by: Donna and V. (no ampersand) at February 22, 2014 09:11 AM (R3gO3)

41 omg! on air: The Ukrainian victorious far right are foremost dedicated to fight against Jews.

Posted by: panzernashorn at February 22, 2014 09:11 AM (MhA4j)

42

As to (exgeneral prosecutor)&O.Klymenko(exhead of Ministry of Revenue&Duties),they were also stopped by trying to flee to

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/u][/s] at February 22, 2014 09:12 AM (bCEmE)

43 There's always the Moment of Uncertainty any time a gummint gets overthrown. They can go American Revolution, or they can go Bolshevik Revolution. The fact they've experienced the latter might give the former a better chance.

Posted by: --- at February 22, 2014 09:12 AM (MMC8r)

44 @24 Soros has sharks with frickin laser beams on their heads. That counts for something.

Posted by: Beagle at February 22, 2014 09:12 AM (sOtz/)

45 Kiev or Caracas It's what's for dinner.

Posted by: Occupy Menu at February 22, 2014 09:12 AM (MhA4j)

46 Hard rock version of the anthem before the Nascar race. Not bad actually.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 09:13 AM (ZPrif)

47 Wow, I don't usually like 'interpretations' of the Star Spangled Banner, but that metal-ish version they just did before the Nationwide race kinda rocked.

Posted by: Methos at February 22, 2014 09:14 AM (hO9ad)

48 @41 Hoo boy. The faces change but Europe doesn't. Are they throwing down the Quenelle or the real thing?

Posted by: Beagle at February 22, 2014 09:15 AM (sOtz/)

49 12 -

As everyone knows, the commies didn't  overthrow the Czar.  They merely walked in after the naive started trying to do things peacefully.

Pretty much the same thing as happened  after the '91  revolution.

Russians  (and yeah, as far as I am concerned, Ukrainians  are Russians) don't much care for freedom  and self-determination.

The new tyrant will emerge  soon enough,  after the  old tyrant gets tossed.  

Posted by: BurtTC at February 22, 2014 09:16 AM (BeSEI)

50 Venezuela is only upset because the freebees ran out. If the rebels win, I'd bet my next paycheck (which will be hefty from the overtime) they'll install someone even more to the left of Maduro, possibly even more to the left than Stalin. And then they'll be totally confused why all the problems aren't fixed.

Posted by: nnptcgrad at February 22, 2014 09:16 AM (Opyrm)

51 >>>They can go American Revolution, or they can go Bolshevik Revolution.

Or they can go French Revolution; OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!

Whose heads? Everyone's!

Posted by: typo dynamofo at February 22, 2014 09:16 AM (IVgIK)

52 Hopefully it isn't one of those dreaded Ukrainian Truces.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 09:17 AM (6bMeY)

53 Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.

Posted by: V Putin at February 22, 2014 09:17 AM (o3MSL)

54 Yeah, normally hard rock/metal versions of the anthem suck balls. That one was actually kinda good. No idea who the band was.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 09:17 AM (ZPrif)

55 AR-15 sales are up 100%. Winning.

Posted by: Joe Biden at February 22, 2014 09:19 AM (6bMeY)

56

You say you want a revolution?

Posted by: John Lenin, Paul, Ringo and George at February 22, 2014 09:19 AM (BAS5M)

57 Christopher Miller ‏@ChristopherJM 3m Moments away from Yulia Tymoshenko arriving at Maidan. Will be interesting to see how crowd receives her. Should be a hell of a speech. Live stream here http://www.interpretermag.com/ukraine-liveblog-day-5-yanukovych-topples/#1631

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 09:19 AM (ZPrif)

58 Is Freedom Ringing in Washington DC?

Posted by: kbdabear at February 22, 2014 09:19 AM (aTXUx)

59 But they just didn't try socialism HARD enough.

Posted by: Bill De Blah Blah at February 22, 2014 09:20 AM (w7+Jh)

60

Was really impressed by civility of those at Yanukovich's compound. Zero looting or vandalism. I was told to stop walking on the grass.

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/u][/s] at February 22, 2014 09:20 AM (bCEmE)

61 Just give the protesters more free shit. They'll settle down and fall into line.

Posted by: Prez'nit 404 at February 22, 2014 09:20 AM (Dwehj)

62 Steyn is suing my bro Mann.

Posted by: Jerry Sandusky at February 22, 2014 09:21 AM (6bMeY)

63 Is Freedom Ringing In Kiev And Caracas?

Not if President Choom has anything to do with it. He wants dictators (and wants to be a dictator).

Posted by: RoadRunner at February 22, 2014 09:21 AM (kw1xk)

64 Or they can go French Revolution; OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!

Whose heads? Everyone's!
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Not much point in half measures

Posted by: Methos, maximalist at February 22, 2014 09:21 AM (hO9ad)

65 Hm, I don't think I'd heard of the upcoming Nicaraguan Canal (take that, Panama!). And now? How long can Wang Jing tread enthusiastic optimism? "Chinese billionaire confident $40bn Nicaragua canal will be built" Published June 26, 2013 http://tinyurl.com/ownyqpd Wang Jing, the chairman and owner of Hong Kong-based HNKD, a privately held infrastructure group, said his company has concrete plans for the ambitious project, which, in theory will break ground in 2014 and should be open for business by 2020. "We don't want it to become an international joke, and we don't want it to turn into an example of Chinese investment failures," Wang said at a news conference (AP Reports). The Chinese government would have no involvement in the project, as China and Nicaragua at present have no diplomatic relations. Wang said consultants on the project are US-based McKinsey & Co. and China Railway Construction Corp., ChinaÂ’s largest state-owned construction company.

Posted by: panzernashorn at February 22, 2014 09:21 AM (MhA4j)

66 Along with MSNBC and Obama I look upon the sea of faces in the Ukraine protests and notice a depressing lack of Diversity. Eww. It's like an endless sea of white people! Looks like Republican convention, amirite?

Posted by: Progtard 2000 at February 22, 2014 09:21 AM (ZPrif)

67 Is Freedom Ringing in Washington DC?

Not on my watch, bub.

Posted by: Prez'nit 404 at February 22, 2014 09:22 AM (Dwehj)

68 re 59: real socialism has never been tried. (The trademark line of a confirmed idiot.)

Posted by: Mallfly at February 22, 2014 09:22 AM (bJm7W)

69 The protestors want to join the EU They just want their oppression with a smiley face and better porn

Posted by: kbdabear at February 22, 2014 09:22 AM (aTXUx)

70 Freedom is the part before the tank columns roll into town and kill everybody?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 09:22 AM (6bMeY)

71 Is Freedom Ringing in Washington DC?
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no, that's just a firetruck

Posted by: Methos at February 22, 2014 09:22 AM (hO9ad)

72 64. Game of Thrones. Kill them all.

Posted by: panzernashorn at February 22, 2014 09:23 AM (MhA4j)

73 Are there any statues of Hugo Chavez to be torn down?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at February 22, 2014 09:24 AM (kVfSG)

74 Posted by: typo dynamofo at February 22, 2014 01:16 PM (IVgIK) Equalité!

Posted by: Hrothgar at February 22, 2014 09:24 AM (o3MSL)

75 GregGutfeld ‏@greggutfeld 3m Re: Venezuela and Ukraine. I hope the President is done binge-watching House of Cards!

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 09:24 AM (ZPrif)

76 Whoa!  Caracas....twit pic


http://tinyurl.com/k3pkyfo

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/u][/s] at February 22, 2014 09:25 AM (bCEmE)

77 But, but the media tells me that the peasants in Venezuela lerv Chavo and Maduro. It's those damn students that are the problem there!!!! You know, those under 26.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, aka MrCaniac at February 22, 2014 09:25 AM (HxSXm)

78 Freedom is won through guns and boobs http://tinyurl.com/n2o6emh

Posted by: kbdabear at February 22, 2014 09:25 AM (aTXUx)

79 Are there any statues of Hugo Chavez to be torn down? Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at February 22, 2014 01:24 PM (kVfSG that would certainly be helpful in figuring out their desires.

Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 09:26 AM (nqBYe)

80 Many bungholes and no TP.

Posted by: Beavis at February 22, 2014 09:27 AM (6bMeY)

81 Whoa! Caracas....twit pic


http://tinyurl.com/k3pkyfo
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That appears to be a crowd of approximately 50 people.

Posted by: CBS News at February 22, 2014 09:27 AM (hO9ad)

82 75 GregGutfeld ‏@greggutfeld 3m Re: Venezuela and Ukraine. I hope the President is done binge-watching House of Cards! Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 01:24 PM (ZPrif) I made that same joke with sockpuppeting in this thread 5 min before him. Boooo.

Posted by: HoboJerky, Hash Hunter at February 22, 2014 09:27 AM (E8IHS)

83 I agree with the comment about the population exchange we should have with the Ukraine and Venezuela. They can have our metro-sexual, Obama-loving pajama boys, and we'll take their women....

Posted by: JoeyBagels at February 22, 2014 09:28 AM (eTTWR)

84 Cue MSNBC with claims that free market Capitalism has failed Venezuela.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 09:28 AM (6bMeY)

85 rumint: bruce springnote ‏@BSpringnote 3m #euromaidan stage just announced that Yanik tried to fly out of a Harkiv airport but protestors blocked his way & he fled on a jeep. Nice !

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 09:28 AM (ZPrif)

86 That appears to be a crowd of approximately 50 people.

And it's little more than a local story.

Posted by: CNN at February 22, 2014 09:29 AM (Dwehj)

87 Gutfeld is stealing our jokes! Unacceptable!!

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 09:29 AM (ZPrif)

88 I willz zoon make your presideent, how you say, my beetch.

Posted by: Vladimir Putin at February 22, 2014 09:29 AM (hn70M)

89 Moar freedom through guns and boobs http://tinyurl.com/nxzqa4r

Posted by: kbdabear at February 22, 2014 09:29 AM (aTXUx)

90 That appears to be a crowd of approximately 50 people.

Posted by: CBS News at February 22, 2014 01:27 PM (hO9ad)

I lol'd!

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/u][/s] at February 22, 2014 09:29 AM (bCEmE)

91 Speaking of decapitation, how the hell did This Is The End (movie) get a high Rotten Tomatos critics and viewers rating? It's crude, mostly unfunny, grotesque, and features gratuitous drug use for about half the movie.

Posted by: Beagle at February 22, 2014 09:30 AM (sOtz/)

92 anyone know much about Vitali Klitschko? His politics? Who is the poltical opponent of Maduro and what are His/her politics?

Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 09:31 AM (nqBYe)

93 It's crude, mostly unfunny, grotesque, and features gratuitous drug use for about half the movie. Posted by: Beagle

Yeah but it made fun of actors for 2 hours.

Posted by: Vladimir Putin at February 22, 2014 09:31 AM (hn70M)

94 Bing Translate just translated a whole page in 30 seconds from Mexican to English.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 09:32 AM (6bMeY)

95 Another Caracas twitter pic:

http://tinyurl.com/mqh9qua

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/u][/s] at February 22, 2014 09:32 AM (bCEmE)

96 the different one day makes... any translations ready? En su opinión, esta sobresaturación pretende "crear una sensación de crisis en Venezuela de modo que se pueda legitimar cualquier intervención o cualquier golpe de Estado". En las redes sociales se habla ahora de la próxima marcha convocada para este sábado por la oposición, que asegura que pedirá los permisos necesarios para llevarla a cabo. De momento, sin embargo, no cuentan con esa autorización. Por su parte, el presidente venezolano, Nicolás Maduro, insiste en que si quieren sacarlo del poder utilicen métodos constitucionales como una revocatoria del mandato. Asimismo, el Gobierno de Venezuela rechazó tajantemente las declaraciones del presidente de EE.UU., Barack Obama, que pidió por un lado que cese la violencia en el país y por otro exigió que se libere a todas aquellas personas detenidas por los actos violentos ocurridos estos últimos días. Según denunció el Gobierno de Maduro, se trata de una nueva arremetida por parte de EE.UU. para controlar las riquezas naturales de Venezuela, principalmente el petróleo. http://tinyurl.com/pfc6xlt

Posted by: panzernashorn at February 22, 2014 09:32 AM (MhA4j)

97 Channing Tatum's my bitch.

Posted by: Danny McBride at February 22, 2014 09:33 AM (Aif/5)

98 Palin news.  Her new promo for "Amazing America" is on the net.  Newsworthy - her voice register is lower; not the high-pitch twang, but mid-Atlantic, and sexy as heck.  Hmmmm....

Posted by: mrp at February 22, 2014 09:33 AM (JBggj)

99 we need a translator for protest signs in Caracas.

Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 09:33 AM (nqBYe)

100 i owe panzer a coke i guess.

Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 09:34 AM (nqBYe)

101 I SAID I'M THIRSTY!

Posted by: Tree of Liberty at February 22, 2014 09:34 AM (3p4eN)

102 Venezuela arrested Spiderman.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 09:35 AM (6bMeY)

103 we need a translator for protest signs in Caracas.

At your service!

Posted by: Señor Juan McCain at February 22, 2014 09:36 AM (Dwehj)

104 It looks like everybody showed up in Caracas.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 09:36 AM (6bMeY)

105
   So compelling, watching history unfold in real time.

   Brought to you by the Internet.

Posted by: irongrampa at February 22, 2014 09:37 AM (SAMxH)

106 91 -

I understand why some people  might not find it funny. 

Most people however, did. 

Posted by: BurtTC at February 22, 2014 09:37 AM (BeSEI)

107 It looks like everybody showed up in Caracas. - Probably heard they'd just gotten in a shipment of double ply.

Posted by: WalrusRex at February 22, 2014 09:38 AM (E+uky)

108 That WR Mead article was interesting and informative. Walter suggests that partition may be the best outcome; similar to what I think may be the best bet here as well.
 
Then he goes and throws a monkey wrench in the whole scheme, by suggesting that the US must act quickly and decisively to the unfolding events in the Ukraine. Hoo boy, in that case they are fucked. Presnit DitherDather to the rescue?
 
BOHICA, Kiev.

Posted by: GnuBreed at February 22, 2014 09:38 AM (cHZB7)

109 Ukraine is arguably just the latest domino to fall in the aftermath of the fall of the Soviet Union. Just took 20 years to fall.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 09:38 AM (ZPrif)

110 the bing translator will not work for me. is that a java issue?

Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 09:38 AM (nqBYe)

111 Had a Russian ex-pat tell me the Ukraine uprising is fueled by neoNazis. I figure if true, that make it Commies v Socialists and I call that a win-win.

Posted by: Big Ol Fat Guy at February 22, 2014 09:39 AM (BpQmM)

112 Obama's going to cut a deal with Putin to ignore the Russian punitive expedition if Putin ignores the U.S. punitive invasion of Finland in kind.

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at February 22, 2014 09:40 AM (14um2)

113 92 -

Klitschko?   Yeah, as soon as somebody  taps him on his chin, he goes down like a rag doll. 

Posted by: BurtTC at February 22, 2014 09:40 AM (BeSEI)

114 61 Just give the protesters more free shit. They'll settle down and fall into line. Posted by: Prez'nit 404 at February 22, 2014 01:20 PM (Dwehj) Remember the "Protest Warriors" that used to go to lefty protests and do what Zombie does now? They interviewed some of the lefties at one, and basically they said if the dictator gave his subjects healthcare, they loved that dictator. It's about 8 minutes, but they are in this video. The money shot is at 5:00 in.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, aka MrCaniac at February 22, 2014 09:40 AM (HxSXm)

115 No nation ever won its freedom by controlling guns http://tinyurl.com/lswebdl

Posted by: kbdabear at February 22, 2014 09:42 AM (aTXUx)

116 zerohedge has pics from Ukraine

tinyurl.com/ov2yf4v

Posted by: Methos at February 22, 2014 09:42 AM (hO9ad)

117 I agree with the comment about the population exchange we should have with the Ukraine and Venezuela. They can have our metro-sexual, Obama-loving pajama boys, and we'll take their women.... Posted by: JoeyBagels at February 22, 2014 01:28 PM (eTTWR) True Dat!

Posted by: Velvet Ambition at February 22, 2014 09:42 AM (R8hU8)

118 Willow, right click on the translate page and select 'Noscript'.  Then select 'Allow all this page'. 

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/u][/s] at February 22, 2014 09:43 AM (bCEmE)

119 88 I willz zoon make your presideent, how you say, my beetch. Posted by: Vladimir Putin at February 22, 2014 01:29 PM (hn70M) You have to get in line behind the Iranian Mullahs and Assad in Syria, they have worn out his squeekhole.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, aka MrCaniac at February 22, 2014 09:43 AM (HxSXm)

120 Obama must really hate it when the proles throw off their Communist betters.

Posted by: Iblis at February 22, 2014 09:44 AM (NVFTu)

121 Yankovic had a nice pad.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 09:44 AM (6bMeY)

122 Don't worry people--we are deploying : Smart Diplomacy. (--btw I can tell just by reading your comments, most of you here are "middle" class.)

Posted by: Secretary of State John Kerry at February 22, 2014 09:44 AM (RJMhd)

123 @117 Can I have the figure skater? She was pretty cute as long as she kept her arms down to hide the razor burn.

Posted by: Big Ol Fat Guy at February 22, 2014 09:45 AM (BpQmM)

124 That WR Mead article was interesting and informative. Walter suggests that partition may be the best outcome; similar to what I think may be the best bet here as well. I have ask this many times but how do you envision a partition in the U.S?

Posted by: Velvet Ambition at February 22, 2014 09:45 AM (R8hU8)

125 It's good to be king.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 09:45 AM (ZPrif)

126 Presidential pad Twitter photos linked in my sock.

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at February 22, 2014 09:46 AM (14um2)

127 According to Venezuelans, their country is in ruins. http://tinyurl.com/pydpgee http://tinyurl.com/qyyw8jl BBC News (Feb.22) Venezuela leader Nicolas Maduro, the close friend of the late Hugo Chavez having won by a narrow victory, now seeks talks with Obama. [Obama is not taking the offer seriously, and is giving Maduro the cold shoulder.] Maduro has accused US conservatives [CNN?!] and media organisations of plotting to overthrow his government. On Sunday last, Maduro expelled three US diplomats accused of meeting violent groups linked to the opposition. Political divisions have deepened since the election, and the economy has taken a downturn. With other opposition leaders, Henrique Capriles (who was defeated in last year's presidential election by a narrow margin) uniformly called on people to take to the streets on Saturday [today], in marches "against violence". US Secretary of State, John Kerry, denounced the latest action on Friday, saying: "This is not how democracies behave. I call on the Venezuelan government to step back from its efforts to stifle dissent through force and respect basic human rights. The solution to Venezuela's problems can only be found through dialogue with all Venezuelans, engaging in a free exchange of opinions in a climate of mutual respect." =/ who wrote Kerry's speech?

Posted by: panzernashorn at February 22, 2014 09:46 AM (MhA4j)

128 Sort of like on Revolution.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 09:46 AM (6bMeY)

129 So is Richard Valeriani going to report live from somewhere in the Meditteranean Sea aboard the French carrier Foch.

Posted by: RWC at February 22, 2014 09:46 AM (ylnfh)

130 thank you Tami. In his opinion, this oversaturation is intended to "create a sense of crisis in Venezuela, so can legitimize any intervention or any coup". Social networks talks now about next March called for Saturday by the opposition, which ensures that it will ask permission to carry it out. For the moment, however, without such approval. For its part, the Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, insists that if they want to remove him from power are using constitutional methods as a revocation of the mandate. The Government of Venezuela also flatly rejected the declarations of the US President.Barack Obama, who called on one side to stop the violence in the country and on the other demanded to release all those detained for violent acts that have occurred these past few days. Denounced the Government of mature, it is a new arremetida by us.UU. to control the natural resources of Venezuela, mainly oil. http://tinyurl.com/pfc6xlt

Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 09:47 AM (nqBYe)

131 http://revolutiontvshow.com/photo-gallery/image/1496

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 09:47 AM (6bMeY)

132 Klitschko has a really good right hand and his left aint too shabby either . Prolly not what you meant // If I had to guess I'd think him pro capitalist , on the other hand his dad was a russian general , so who knows .

Posted by: awkward davies at February 22, 2014 09:47 AM (whqez)

133 @114 Free mental health care! Mandatory even!

Posted by: B at February 22, 2014 09:48 AM (sOtz/)

134 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2nKFmXlY38

Posted by: Strelnikov at February 22, 2014 09:48 AM (6qY41)

135 125 It's good to be king. Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 01:45 PM (ZPrif) You can say that again.

Posted by: The King of Id at February 22, 2014 09:48 AM (MhA4j)

136 From Drudge: Maduro blames John Kerry for the unrest. Only things Kerry is interested in are global warming and a filly with even more money.

Posted by: WalrusRex at February 22, 2014 09:48 AM (E+uky)

137 Doh. Sock for 133.

Posted by: USSR at February 22, 2014 09:48 AM (sOtz/)

138 The protest leader in Venezuela seems to be Leopoldo Lopez, who gave himself up for arrest last week.

Posted by: votermom at February 22, 2014 09:49 AM (PdyQ0)

139 132 -

I sometimes get the  Klitschko brothers mixed  up, is this the one who likes to beat up his 4'9" American actress girlfriend? 

Posted by: BurtTC at February 22, 2014 09:49 AM (BeSEI)

140 Obama should have sent someone with horse sense.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 09:49 AM (6bMeY)

141 Klitschko wiki --- Vitali Volodymyrovych Klitschko (/vɨˈtæli ˈklɪtʃkoʊ/; Ukrainian: Віта́лій Володи́мирович Кличко́, [ʋiˈtɑʎiɪ̯ klɪtʃˈkɔ]; born 19 July 1971) is a Ukrainian politician and former professional boxer. He is the leader of the Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reform and a Member of the Ukrainian Parliament. He is the former WBC, WBO and Ring Magazine heavyweight champion and has been conferred as Champion Emeritus by the WBC. Klitschko became actively involved in Ukrainian politics in 2005 and combined this with his professional boxing career till his departure from boxing mid-December 2013. He has stated that he is not officially retired, and will not rule out a return in the future.[7] Klitschko was the first professional boxing world champion to hold a PhD degree. Klitschko was known for his powerful punches and durable chin. With an 87.23% knockout percentage rate, he holds the second best knockout-to-fight ratio of any champion in heavyweight boxing history, after Rocky Marciano's 87.76% and is the 8th longest reigning heavyweight champion of all time. He has never been knocked down in any professional boxing bout. His two losses have come via a shoulder injury during a fight and a deep cut above his eye, which were recorded as TKO losses. In both fights, however, he was leading on the scorecards. His power and his possession of a doctorate have led to his nickname, Dr. Ironfist.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 09:50 AM (ZPrif)

142

The solution to Venezuela's problems can only be found through dialogue with all Venezuelans, engaging in a free exchange of opinions in a climate of mutual respect."    Jon Karry

 

Yeah, more  '60s college dormroom bullshit  solutions to the world's problems.  Let's rap, man and talk it out!  blibberblabber

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 22, 2014 09:50 AM (BAS5M)

143 Henrique Capriles; Political Ideology Capriles has specified that if he had to place himself in the political spectrum, he is a centre-left politician with progressive standings.[45][46] Education Capriles made education one of the main topics of his agenda.[47][48] Economy Capriles vowed to maintain Chavez's popular social programs in health, education and food while offering a Brazilian-style center-left model.

Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 09:51 AM (nqBYe)

144 Rumor has it that his girlfriend likes the beating part .

Posted by: awkward davies at February 22, 2014 09:51 AM (whqez)

145 "John Kerry" translates to George Bush in English.

Posted by: NBC at February 22, 2014 09:52 AM (sOtz/)

146 Capriles vowed to maintain Chavez's popular social programs in health, education and food while offering a Brazilian-style center-left model.[49] He praised Lula's government saying "favors former Brazilian President Lula's mix of market-friendly economic policies combined with income redistribution."[50] However, Lula da Silva endorsed Nicolás Maduro for the 2013 election.[51] Capriles declared he would analyze all contracts signed with China, Russia and any other nation and only continue those that are good for Venezuela. He also declared he will progressively liberalize currency controls to promote exports and invest more in agriculture.[52] Foreign policy Capriles stated in an interview with Reuters that he would move relations away from countries like Belarus and Iran. He also stated that a Capriles government would "accelerate the . . . peace process" between Colombian rebel group FARC and the Colombian government.[53] Other political activities On February 18, 2014, Capriles announced that he had joined the march organized by dissenter Leopoldo López and students.[54] Capriles called for the "consolidation of social movements to request the government to change its course." He further urged the government to "set a deadline to disarm paramilitary groups."[55] Notes wiki

Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 09:52 AM (nqBYe)

147 And Dr. Ironfists brother is also HW boxing champ -- he's the one engaged the hot cheerleader chick from heroes -- Haydn PantyArea

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 09:52 AM (ZPrif)

148 141 -

Ok, so it's the other Klitschko with the glass chin. 

Posted by: BurtTC at February 22, 2014 09:53 AM (BeSEI)

149 I have ask this many times but how do you envision a partition in the U.S?

Posted by: Velvet Ambition at February 22, 2014 01:45 PM (R8hU


Honestly, so long as Texas and a handful of culturally American states get together so there's someplace to flee to, I don't much care what the rest does.

Posted by: Methos at February 22, 2014 09:53 AM (hO9ad)

150 92 anyone know much about Vitali Klitschko? His politics? Who is the poltical opponent of Maduro and what are His/her politics? Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 01:31 PM (nqBYe) Klitschko was boxing world heavyweight champion. Seems like the party would be along the European social democrats. Lot's of govt bennies, but allow more local control. His brother, also world heavyweight boxing champion is banging/engaged to Hayden Panettiere.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, aka MrCaniac at February 22, 2014 09:53 AM (HxSXm)

151 Just think of how close we came to having John F. Kerry (D - ouchebag) as President.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 22, 2014 09:54 AM (BAS5M)

152 144 -

Yep, I seem  to recall there being something rather perverse about  their size difference as well.  And I'm not talking about height. 

Posted by: BurtTC at February 22, 2014 09:54 AM (BeSEI)

153 Had Hugo Chavez done for Venezuela what M.Gaddafi did for Libya, Venezuelans would have enjoyed free national infrastructure, free education regardless of gender, free medical services, jobs, free meals and housing, and their own gold standard. And Hillary would have arrived, seen, and killed everyone, pirating everything, laughing all the way to the bank. Maduro ought to know better than to turn to bozo. And in Venezuela, they jest with their Prez's name made MaBurro (pipsqueak ass).

Posted by: The King of Id at February 22, 2014 09:54 AM (MhA4j)

154 Actually, I think those rumors were about his brother and the PantyArea actress chick. And the rumors were, IIRC, just from some random anonymous internet commenter who, from some reason, people became convinced was really Robert Downey Jr spilling the secrets of crazy Hollywood. Cause it's not like a random nobody would pretend to be a celebrity on the internet and spread sex gossip. That would never, ever happen.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 09:55 AM (ZPrif)

155 Capriles has specified that if he had to place himself in the political spectrum, he is a centre-left politician with progressive standings.[45][46]

Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 01:51 PM (nqBYe)


In other words, meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Chile is not, I think, in Venezuela's future.

Posted by: [/i][/b]KG at February 22, 2014 09:55 AM (IPz9m)

156 12 Since I believe firmly in the old adage "those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it" I am going to go with no. But it all looks shiny and new and possible right at this moment. In the Ukraine a feel good story of the common folk rising up against an oppressive and corrupt government and winning. mmmm hmmmm. That remains to be seen. Were they all really common people or just another corrupt faction well disguised until they are in control and then just as profligate and corrupt as the old regime? -----____ Weasel zipper blog has video of people seeing the Ukraine presidents mansion and garage, and it is easily similar to scenes from Dr. Zhavago. I don't know enough to say which side is good or bad, but Russia does not have a good history with overthrown governments.

Posted by: Chilling the most at February 22, 2014 09:55 AM (gxtMZ)

157 143 Henrique Capriles; Political Ideology Capriles has specified that if he had to place himself in the political spectrum, he is a centre-left politician with progressive standings.[45][46] Education Capriles made education one of the main topics of his agenda.[47][48] Economy Capriles vowed to maintain Chavez's popular social programs in health, education and food while offering a Brazilian-style center-left model. Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 01:51 PM (nqBYe) Soooo, most likely will turn out exactly the same once he gets a grip on power.

Posted by: nnptcgrad at February 22, 2014 09:56 AM (Opyrm)

158 The solution to Venezuela's problems can only be found through dialogue with all Venezuelans, engaging in a free exchange of opinions in a climate of mutual respect." Jon Karry - Kerry doesn't believe in that for the US though.

Posted by: WalrusRex at February 22, 2014 09:56 AM (E+uky)

159 Vitali Klitschko has a wife and bunch of kids. I don't believe he's ever been accused of beating his wife or any other woman.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 09:56 AM (ZPrif)

160 KG, uhm, Yes, I'm not heartened by the opponent.

Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 09:56 AM (nqBYe)

161 This is the memorial for the little Chavez shit who was shot dead a few weeks ago: http://goo.gl/x3E8Gb Note the image of Che. Here's a notice on a Venezuelan media outlet: ATTENTION. publishing violent, offensive, defamatory or any content that violates the provisions of Article 27 of the Law on Social Responsibility in Radio, TV and Electronic Media is prohibited. Before writing your comments Read Participation Rules in IRE. I guess one way they can throw you ass in the clink.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 22, 2014 09:57 AM (6Nj7A)

162 The rumors, not spread by any reputable source, were about his brother cause of his famous actress gf, PantyArea.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 09:57 AM (ZPrif)

163 Honestly, so long as Texas and a handful of culturally American states get together so there's someplace to flee to, I don't much care what the rest does. Posted by: Methos at February 22, 2014 01:53 PM (hO9ad) I agree and I live in Texas. Texas has a shit load of libs so where do they go?

Posted by: Velvet Ambition at February 22, 2014 09:58 AM (R8hU8)

164 Euromaidan PR ‏@EuromaidanPR #Interfax has confirmed that #Yanykovych was trying to fly from #Ukraine to #Russia, but was stopped by #Donetsk airport custom service |PR

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 09:58 AM (ZPrif)

165 I don't what you people are so "concerned" about. We have Biden doing what he does, Susan Rice at NSA and Chuck Hagel is on it. There is nothing to fear here, folks!

Posted by: Secretary of State John Kerry at February 22, 2014 09:58 AM (RJMhd)

166 Watching the Kiev protests -- Ukrainians like to sing depressing Slavic music.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 09:59 AM (ZPrif)

167 I don't *know* what you people are so "concerned" about. We have Biden doing what he does, Susan Rice at NSA and Chuck Hagel is on it. There is nothing to fear here, folks!

Posted by: Secretary of State John Kerry at February 22, 2014 09:59 AM (RJMhd)

168 More Ketchup.

Posted by: Secretariat of State Kerry at February 22, 2014 10:00 AM (6bMeY)

169 [Now where the hell did Hillary put that one file....it has to be here, somewhere.]

Posted by: Secretary of State John Kerry at February 22, 2014 10:02 AM (RJMhd)

170 143 Capriles vowed to maintain Chavez's popular social programs in health, education and food while offering a Brazilian-style center-left model.
Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 01:51 PM (nqBYe)
So, still no toilet paper then?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at February 22, 2014 10:02 AM (kVfSG)

171 I still have this black and white image of a TV screen showing a Russian tank in an empty street in Hungry 1956, and Walter Cronkite solemnly telling us what it meant. I was ten years old.

Posted by: O. H. Leedsburyski at February 22, 2014 10:02 AM (nUBte)

172 66 Along with MSNBC and Obama I look upon the sea of faces in the Ukraine protests and notice a depressing lack of Diversity. Eww. It's like an endless sea of white people! Looks like Republican convention, amirite? ------- My family has roots in the Ukraine, and as a result we have sponsored many people to America. For most of them, seeing black people in America is such a surprise. Most have never seen many.

Posted by: Chilling the most at February 22, 2014 10:04 AM (gxtMZ)

173 139 132 - I sometimes get the Klitschko brothers mixed up, is this the one who likes to beat up his 4'9" American actress girlfriend? Posted by: BurtTC at February 22, 2014 01:49 PM (BeSEI) Word is that he is in a long line of boyfriends to use her as a speedbag. Like Cheryl on Archer, she likes it rough. If you want to know how sick and twisted Hollywood is "behind the scenes", read this about Hayden: http://tinyurl.com/6ul82s3

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, aka MrCaniac at February 22, 2014 10:04 AM (HxSXm)

174 And here I thought Brazilian Style meant a little narrow strip right down the middle.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 10:04 AM (6bMeY)

175 124 VA,
 
>> I have ask this many times but how do you envision a partition in the U.S?
 
I don't think a short post can do this any sort of justice, but in brief we need to shrink specifically federal gubmint. Since no politician from either side will do this, the best way is to shrink the country -- Whether by red/blue state division, city/rural, regional, other. Keep some kind of loose affiliation especially including open borders within so that people are free to choose their form of federal gubmint.

Posted by: GnuBreed at February 22, 2014 10:05 AM (cHZB7)

176 149 I have ask this many times but how do you envision a partition in the U.S? -- Philly goes to NJ. The rest of PA joins the free heartland.

Posted by: votermom at February 22, 2014 10:06 AM (IOovg)

177 The Leftists would never go along with partition, they need the producers to steal from.

Posted by: [/i][/b]KG at February 22, 2014 10:08 AM (IPz9m)

178 Leopoldo Lopez might be more pro-democracy but it's hard to tell how these things go. After all, Fidel Castro didn't reveal he was commie until after he was in power.

Posted by: votermom at February 22, 2014 10:10 AM (IOovg)

179 "word is" = an anonymous gossip site on the internet. A site that makes a living putting out anonymous sex gossip about celebrities every single day. Haydn is constantly photographed -- often in a bikini. So apparently she has a some fetish about being beaten -- but somehow in a magical way that she never has any bruises? Come on. That site is several notches below supermarket tabloids. It will literally print anything.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 10:10 AM (ZPrif)

180 "I have ask this many times but how do you envision a partition in the U.S?"

Urban areas vs rural. If Obama is still President, National Urban Relief Troops going out to grain silos and cattle feed lots to seize food for the inner cities.

Midnight raiding parties (a la Rhodesia - veterans of the revolution) assaulting white owned farms near urban areas.

Posted by: O. H. Leedsburyski at February 22, 2014 10:11 AM (nUBte)

181 Shouldn't it be "Ukrania"?

Posted by: Auntie M at February 22, 2014 10:12 AM (xgirU)

182 They seem to call it Slavo-Ukrainia.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 10:12 AM (6bMeY)

183 Nice update and comments: http://caracaschronicles.com/2014/02/21/san-cristobal-status-update/

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 22, 2014 10:13 AM (6Nj7A)

184 The current urban vs rural split means US won't break up any time soon. You need competing groups that have power bases in rival cities. You need geographic concentration of rival forces.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 10:13 AM (ZPrif)

185 Austin could be fenced  off  like an exhibit from the new Texas National Museum of Living History.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 22, 2014 10:13 AM (BAS5M)

186 Haydn is constantly photographed -- often in a bikini.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 02:10 PM (ZPrif)

And thank you for that.

She has a lovely look about her when barely clothed.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 22, 2014 10:13 AM (QFxY5)

187 22 So the Ukraine gave up their nukes a decade or so ago, and the US has a treaty that says they would act to defend them from foreign attack right? Any chance the Ukraine still has 1 or 2 nukes laying around. What are the odds of the US getting involved if Russia rolls in? Do we have troops or armor nearby that could assist? Posted by: Chris at February 22, 2014 09:49 AM (WjMgb) *********** Reading this comment on another thread, tsk, tsk, tsk Chris what are you so worried about? We've got this! Biden is on his way there now--to sweet talk everyone!!

Posted by: Secretary of State John Kerry at February 22, 2014 10:13 AM (RJMhd)

188 My roommate in college had caracas.  I had to move out because he played them in the middle of the night.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 22, 2014 10:14 AM (8ZskC)

189 Agree. Always thought the real division would come down to cities vs. the countryside. People in the countryside believe and many prepare for. I live in "town" but I have a country redoubt 2 hours or so away. Looking for another even further out. Spend time thinking about my escape plan when (not if) the time comes.....

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at February 22, 2014 10:14 AM (huqRT)

190 Frank February 21, 2014 at 11:46 pm 1. Print money to “help the people” and give ‘em free stuff 2. Price rise (Duh) 3. Ooh! Prices rise? Impose PRICE CONTROLS! (because we’re dumbass Marxists) 4. EVERYTHING SELLS OUT 5. Crackdown on the resulting black market (after all, the PEOPLE are to blame) 6. Kill millions of people 7. The people finally have enough and kill all the communists 8. Back to normal, business returns, people become prosperous and send their kids to university 9. The Marxist idiot professors in their ivory towers teach the kids to be cool and left wing 10. Those kids eventually run the gov’t and they want to HELP PEOPLE so they: 11. Print money to “help the people” and give ‘em free stuff. 12. Rinse and Repeat

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 22, 2014 10:14 AM (6Nj7A)

191 Whichever one is with Hayden panitieree or however she spells her name would be the rumored one I guess. When she was sating her costar on heros Vigo Metallica or whatever the rumor was he was taking liberties in that department too. If she dated Matthew fox at some time I'd be worried about her outlook

Posted by: H Badger at February 22, 2014 10:15 AM (er9dx)

192 Olympics are over tomorrow. My fraternal friends in the Ukraine need my help with the hooligans that have destroyed order and property. We, on behalf of the President, are sending 100 tanks and a division of troops to restore order and prevent further looting. It is the least I could do for peace.

Posted by: Don't fuck with me, Putin at February 22, 2014 10:15 AM (0FSuD)

193 If by "freedom" you mean "free to run screaming for your life", then yes, definitely.

Posted by: Rusty Nail at February 22, 2014 10:15 AM (WtVhX)

194 Yeah, little miss Hayden is not shy at about being photographed with as few clothes on as possible. Don't think she's ever posed nude, just lots and lots and lots of bikinis.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 10:16 AM (ZPrif)

195 Posted by: Judge Pug at February 22, 2014 02:14 PM (6Nj7A)


Nice summary.  Funny how it works like clockwork EVERY TIME but the leftards never learn the lessons.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 22, 2014 10:17 AM (8ZskC)

196 My shampoo has instructions on it.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 10:17 AM (6bMeY)

197 I see little chance that the Ukraine will not eventually be split into two countries: East dominated by Russia and the West at the mercy of the EU crowd and the IMF.

Posted by: BarneyOffal at February 22, 2014 10:17 AM (ul4Lc)

198 I agree and I live in Texas. Texas has a shit load of libs so where do they go?

Posted by: Velvet Ambition at February 22, 2014 01:58 PM (R8hU

Texas is currently a red state. In a partition scenario it would be free to determine for itself who got recognized as citizens, so DC's amnesty plans aren't relevant. I doubt a lot of blue state lefties would be looking to move to Texas, while many righties would, even if it mean being poor for a while (which makes Texas redder). I have to assume lefties currently in Texas committed to living in a lefty country would relocate in the other direction (effectively house swapping with the blue righties). This all assumes some modicum of order in the transition, though that is unlikely for a number of reasons (DCs stubborn refusal to go away, not sure what anyone would be using for currency, etc.).

Posted by: Methos at February 22, 2014 10:18 AM (hO9ad)

199 And, yeah, Hayden is literally half the size of her fiance boxing champ. He's gotta be 250+ and she's maybe 115, maybe. http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/hayden-panettiere -tweets-support-ukraine-protests-article-1.1621773

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 10:18 AM (ZPrif)

200 @  197

  And you can be sure that Russia will retain its blue water port.  Biggest question is can a split be managed peaceably.

Posted by: irongrampa at February 22, 2014 10:23 AM (SAMxH)

201 197 I see little chance that the Ukraine will not eventually be split into two countries: East dominated by Russia and the West at the mercy of the EU crowd and the IMF. We're not giving up the spas on the Crimea, you can book that.

Posted by: Don't fuck with me, Putin at February 22, 2014 10:23 AM (0FSuD)

202 And suddenly the prominence of the Ukraine on the Risk gameboard I used growing up makes sense.

Posted by: Prepare to be Boarded at February 22, 2014 10:25 AM (7v8o1)

203 194 -

I'm sure you are aware,  photographs can lie as well. 

It's interesting that we have an  entertainment news industry dedicated to making stars look as good as possible.  We also have a nice little internet niche where people try to reveal the dark  and ugly side of celebrity.

I don't  see how anyone  could come down on  the side of one being fuller of untruths than the other. 

I personally  will side with the dark and ugly, because celebrity is a lie, in and of itself.  As an industry, it exists only to create illusion, so if some people try to life the veil, and reveal some nasty stuff underneath, I'm going to go with their word. 

Not  because  it  is more likely true, but because SOME of it  is going to be true, and it's healthier for our society to have some balance, rather than having the one side dominate exclusively, because  they have the money and the power to create their own version of reality. 

Posted by: BurtTC at February 22, 2014 10:26 AM (BeSEI)

204 Freedoms ringing in my pants. Care to answer it?

Posted by: Anthony Wiener at February 22, 2014 10:26 AM (WjMgb)

205 O'Neill from spiked online seems to think it's simplistic Western meddling that is causing the bloodshed in Kiev: We don't know who the heck the protesters are but we support them because they're freedom fighters! 

Are they?

So now instead of a compromise trade agreement we have a revolution.


Posted by: PJ at February 22, 2014 10:26 AM (ZWaLo)

206 Well Capriles was considered a little mellow as compared to Maria Colina

Posted by: Corolianus Snow at February 22, 2014 10:27 AM (Jsiw/)

207 The soft pretzels were a success! *nom nom nom*

Posted by: DangerGirl at February 22, 2014 10:28 AM (GrtrJ)

208 Klitschko was badass in the ring.  From the looks of it he hasn't lost much.  Putin acts tomorrow after all of the Olympics stuff settles down.  Russina cannot afford to let the Ukraine slip out of it's sphere.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 22, 2014 10:29 AM (jucos)

209 If you head on over to Twitchy, they have photos of the ousted Ukrainian president's private zoo.

Posted by: fluffy at February 22, 2014 10:29 AM (Ua6T/)

210 196 My shampoo has instructions on it. Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 02:17 PM (6bMeY) I think mine does too, but it's too small to read.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 22, 2014 10:30 AM (0FSuD)

211 Gas pipeline trump all cards. Ukraine can bankrupt Russia if the turn off the pipe line. This is not going to end well.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 22, 2014 10:32 AM (0FSuD)

212 No, there's a specific claim -- made anonymously on the internet -- that Hayden has a sexual fetish where she enjoys being beaten. That's the only "source" for the rumor. Why would you choose to believe that? Especially given the fact that she's constantly in the public eye without any bruises or marks? And that she's never had any TMZ style public breakdowns or odd behavior. She appears to be just a successful, pretty young actress. That's crazy and irrational to choose to believe an anonymous rumor without any data or evidence to support it. That's a really specific, and rare, claim -- that she has some sex fetish where she gets off on getting beaten.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 10:33 AM (ZPrif)

213 Two years after her drugged out hit and run, Kerry Kennedy still hasn't' pled or gone to trial. Typical Kennedy justice. I hate that broad. She cuckold her husband. She's a fake catholic. She's part of the Bolivian government shake down of Chevron and should be in prison. And I hate her for her phony "humanitarian" work which is nothing but self aggrandizement.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 22, 2014 10:33 AM (6Nj7A)

214 @198, Methos, I live in Texas too. Is there anyway we can work on a "lefty Relocation Plan". I'd be willing to trade 3 lefty, LIV types to other states for 1 hard working conservative. We could even have a coupon code for free shipping!

Posted by: Judge Roy Bean at February 22, 2014 10:33 AM (cCxiu)

215 The Clintons pulled that same shit with their "Clinton Family Foundation." They solicit and receive millions of bucks that goes to their and their pals salaries and no one else.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 22, 2014 10:34 AM (6Nj7A)

216 This guy has a private zoo and all I got is a basketball court? I'm leading the wrong country.

Posted by: President O'Breezy at February 22, 2014 10:34 AM (7v8o1)

217 Euromaidan PR ‏@EuromaidanPR #Tymoshenko on the stage of #Euromaidan |PR News Expand video here http://www.interpretermag.com/ukraine-liveblog-day-5-yanukovych-topples/#1835

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 10:34 AM (ZPrif)

218 Holy shit, WSJ says Parliament has ousted President. Shit is getting real http://tinyurl.com/lgxq4kl Could be firewalled.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 22, 2014 10:35 AM (0FSuD)

219 She's still in her wheelchair.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 10:35 AM (ZPrif)

220 Here's a link to the action...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_LFrMcoEm4#t=1829389

Posted by: CPT. Charles at February 22, 2014 10:37 AM (lJaja)

221 Christine O’Donnell: I was a victim of the IRS From NYPost ---On March 9, 2010, around 10 a.m., I announced my plans to run for senate representing Delaware. Later that same day, my office received a call from a reporter asking about my taxes. It’s since come out, after a halting and unenthusiastic investigation, that a Delaware Department of Revenue employee named David Smith accessed my records that day at approximately 2 p.m. — out of curiosity, he says. That these records ended up in the hands of the press is just a coincidence, the IRS claims. To add insult to injury, the tax records given to the reporters weren’t even accurate. I had never fallen behind on my taxes, and a supposed tax lien was on a house I no longer owned. The lien was highly publicized and used as political ammunition by my political opponents. The IRS later withdrew the lien and blamed it on a computer glitch but, at that point, the damage — and the invasion of my privacy — was done.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 10:38 AM (ZPrif)

222 Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 02:34 PM (ZPrif)
 
Flatbush, you've done a good job of bringing the links and info to us over the last several days.
 
Just wanted to say Thanks.

Posted by: GnuBreed at February 22, 2014 10:39 AM (cHZB7)

223 http://nypost.com/2014/02/22/christine-odonnell-i-was-a-victim-of-the-irs/

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 10:40 AM (ZPrif)

224 212 -

The only evidence you have that  she DOESN'T like to get  her rocks off through violence is some glossy magazine.  Why would you choose to believe that?

That's  crazy and   irrational,  since you ALREADY know those things only exist to lie to you. 

Posted by: BurtTC at February 22, 2014 10:40 AM (BeSEI)

225 Is she the Lady with the Princess Leia hairdo?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 10:40 AM (6bMeY)

226 thx

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 10:42 AM (ZPrif)

227 225 -- BM -- Yulia Tymoshenko, former PM, jailed for 3 years on dubious charges.

Posted by: CPT. Charles at February 22, 2014 10:42 AM (lJaja)

228 You could always put up a statue of Lenin just to film yourself tearing it down. Posted by: Methos at February 22, 2014 01:02 PM (hO9ad) Here's one already up: http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/9056 Not that I would counsel anything illegal, mind you.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 22, 2014 10:42 AM (yDmQD)

229 I saw FUCKING Joe Kennedy's Citgo, thank Maduro commercial just this morning.  Hated it when he was polishing Chavez' knob and hate it even more now that Maduro is killing people in Caracas' streets.  Kennedy doesn't care or he wouldn't run these commercials.  So distasteful.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 22, 2014 10:43 AM (jucos)

230 @220 Shit it's 9 PM there. What channel is the Spanish subtitles, my Ukraine is a little weak. I figure CNN will have Spanish before English. Wrong, it's English! Where the fuck is Fox AWOL?

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 22, 2014 10:43 AM (0FSuD)

231 Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko in Kiev: ‘Heroes never die, they will always be with us, they will be our inspiration’ – @ChristopherJM

Posted by: CPT. Charles at February 22, 2014 10:43 AM (lJaja)

232 CNN has the speech LIVE. Swallow your pride and watch it.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 22, 2014 10:44 AM (0FSuD)

233 Shit man that's a big crowd. At least a million

Posted by: The Rev Jesse at February 22, 2014 10:45 AM (0FSuD)

234 I can't understand it.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 10:45 AM (6bMeY)

235 218 -

"WSJ says Parliament has ousted President."




Sounds serious.  Let us know when Funkadelic weighs in on this. 

Posted by: BurtTC at February 22, 2014 10:45 AM (BeSEI)

236 People are celebrating prematurely. Right now, Putin is checking his polonium stockpiles. The Russians will send troops across the border before letting the Ukraine join the EU. I hope the opposition leaders are prepared.

Posted by: George at February 22, 2014 10:45 AM (uM8td)

237 Extraordinary claims require evidence. I also don't have proof she's not a secret agent. Or foreign spy. Or master criminal hiding in plain sight as a successful actress.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 10:45 AM (ZPrif)

238

Sniper forced on its knees before a monument to the people he killed Via: @MaxPupkin #Kiev #Ukraine #ukraineprotests pic.twitter.com/obHIQewsTq

https://twitter.com/onelpeleg/status/437310418327830529/photo/1/large

Posted by: CPT. Charles at February 22, 2014 10:45 AM (lJaja)

239 So, Sara in a wheel chair takes charge!

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 22, 2014 10:45 AM (0FSuD)

240 They both can see Russia from their porches.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 10:47 AM (6bMeY)

241 The Russians will send troops across the border before letting the Ukraine join the EU. I hope the opposition leaders are prepared. Posted by: George at February 22, 2014 02:45 PM (uM8td) It's the PIPE LINE. He can not let it fall into the EU's hands, he has no power if he does. Blackmail? OVER.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 22, 2014 10:48 AM (0FSuD)

242 Why is she in a wheelchair? She has lots of energy to talk. Is she sick or injured?

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 10:48 AM (ZPrif)

243 242 -- She's been locked up for 3 years in a not very nice place.

Posted by: CPT. Charles at February 22, 2014 10:49 AM (lJaja)

244 @238 Heavy. Wonder what they're gonna do with the guy?

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at February 22, 2014 10:49 AM (SC1Xs)

245 Sniper forced on its knees before a monument to the people he
killed

I'll take 'I chose the wrong side' for $2000, Alex

Posted by: Methos at February 22, 2014 10:50 AM (hO9ad)

246 The Chinese government would have no involvement in the project, as China and Nicaragua at present have no diplomatic relations. Wang said consultants on the project are US-based McKinsey & Co. and China Railway Construction Corp., ChinaÂ’s largest state-owned construction company. Posted by: panzernashorn at February 22, 2014 01:21 PM (MhA4j) Heh. I seem to remember that China owns quite a large stake in the Panama canal now. I suspect they negotiated that concession from Daniel Ortega in order to ensure that a sea level canal doesn't get built. The Panama canal would become essentially worthless if a sea-level canal through Nicaragua became a reality.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 22, 2014 10:50 AM (yDmQD)

247 Heavy. Wonder what they're gonna do with the guy?

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at February 22, 2014 02:49 PM (SC1Xs)

____________________

He is not long for this planet. 

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 22, 2014 10:51 AM (jucos)

248 So govt bureaucrats abused O'Donnell and illegally accessed her tax documents a mere 4 hrs after she announced her campaign. The avg govt worker is just a Democrat campaign operative. Any Republican running for office can expect anonymous govt bureaucrats to illegally search through any data they have access to. Meanwhile every bit of govt data about Obama is still secret.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 10:51 AM (ZPrif)

249 237 -

Only in a court of law.  I'm perfectly fine with believing all those other scenarios you just invented. 

Anyhoo, I didn't intend to highjack the thread.  It's  not really worth worrying about. 

Frankly, I'm  more skeptical that this  Ukraine Spring thing is real than I am about Hollywood celebrities.  We'll see though. 

Posted by: BurtTC at February 22, 2014 10:52 AM (BeSEI)

250 The Interpreter ‏@Interpreter_Mag Ukraine Liveblog: Tymoshenko - "We will join the EU soon, and it will change everything" http://bit.ly/NmaEPg

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 10:53 AM (ZPrif)

251 Parliament voted to free her. The News Media has been lying about what these protests are about.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 10:53 AM (6bMeY)

Posted by: Chr at February 22, 2014 10:55 AM (WjMgb)

253 "He is not long for this planet." Hehe, Oh, I believe you are correct. Just curious as to whether they'll get all Ukie on his ass and do him right there in the street or what.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at February 22, 2014 10:55 AM (SC1Xs)

254 248 The avg govt worker is just a Democrat campaign operative.

Any Republican running for office can expect anonymous govt bureaucrats to illegally search through any data they have access to.

Meanwhile every bit of govt data about Obama is still secret.
 
When in the course of human events...

Posted by: GnuBreed at February 22, 2014 10:55 AM (cHZB7)

255 uhhh who are they dragging to the stage?

Posted by: Chris at February 22, 2014 10:55 AM (WjMgb)

256 KyivPost ‏@KyivPost Speaker from Maidan stage says 'titushki' (pro-govt thugs, provocateurs) in crowd. Maidan Self-Defense snaps 'em up.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 10:57 AM (ZPrif)

257 I think somebody is down. Were there gunshots?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 10:58 AM (6bMeY)

258 I was half expecting an execution

Posted by: Chris at February 22, 2014 10:59 AM (WjMgb)

259 257 I think somebody is down. Were there gunshots? ----------- Where are you seeing this?

Posted by: grammie winger at February 22, 2014 11:01 AM (oMKp3)

260 The situation in the Ukraine would seem to be a repeat of the "Orange Revolution" of 2004, including the fact that Putin has been the President of Russia both times.  The only difference is that this time the opposition leader is someone imprisoned by the pro-Russian faction, while the last time it was someone they poisoned but did not quite kill (Yushchenko).  Without fraud and intimidation the pro-Russians cannot win an election there, so if this situation solidifies I would suggest that the former opposition/now de facto government concentrate on electoral reforms as a top priority.

Somewhat impressive that the wikipedia page for the President of the Ukraine has already been updated to show the acting President (Turchynov).

Posted by: CQD at February 22, 2014 11:01 AM (L9te5)

261 CNN. Wait revolution or story on Ghey NFL player? Ghey trumps!

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 22, 2014 11:01 AM (0FSuD)

262 A bunch of people with white helmets with red crosses had someone down, maybe working on them.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 11:02 AM (6bMeY)

263 256 KyivPost ‏@KyivPost Speaker from Maidan stage says 'titushki' (pro-govt thugs, provocateurs) in crowd. Maidan Self-Defense snaps 'em up. We need a live feed link, PLEASE.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 22, 2014 11:03 AM (0FSuD)

264 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbQC7_TNQPw#t=3003741 Just some guy talking now.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 11:04 AM (6bMeY)

265 live feed - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_LFrMcoEm4#t=1837998

Posted by: Chris at February 22, 2014 11:04 AM (WjMgb)

266 Joining the EU won't get intervention. Joining NATO might.

Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at February 22, 2014 11:04 AM (QVC7W)

267 The BBC has a live link.  Pink Wheelchair is addressing the crowd right now.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 22, 2014 11:05 AM (jucos)

268 These Ukrainian names? Think the thugs will start naming their kids Tymoshenko? ha ha, I make joke.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 22, 2014 11:05 AM (0FSuD)

269 Thanks for the link boss moss.

Posted by: grammie winger at February 22, 2014 11:06 AM (oMKp3)

270 youtube link looks more like an older crowd. not so much students.

Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 11:06 AM (nqBYe)

271

They said someone got sick and needed attention.  We are talking about truly remarkable things here.  The technology just boggles the mind.  I am at a rally in Kiev right now, yet I am sitting in my family room.  Mind.... Blown.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 22, 2014 11:07 AM (jucos)

272 Julia Ioffe ‏@juliaioffe 2h And this is the head of customs in the western #Ukrainian city of Chop. pic.twitter.com/IeZeLdXikz

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 11:08 AM (ZPrif)

273 They are rather old for students.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 11:08 AM (6bMeY)

274 @265 Thanks, I think they are chanting now, we what Big Macs, we want Big Macs. My Ukrainian is a little weak.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 22, 2014 11:08 AM (0FSuD)

275 I think the Russian tanks will have to cross bridges to get there Monday. Those bridges should be closed.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 11:09 AM (6bMeY)

276 My gosh that's a lot of people in the cold of night.

Posted by: grammie winger at February 22, 2014 11:09 AM (oMKp3)

277 More horsey?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 11:10 AM (6bMeY)

278 I want a translation, they fuckers are getting fired up!

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 22, 2014 11:11 AM (0FSuD)

279 It's Less Filling Tastes Great all over again.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 11:12 AM (6bMeY)

280 The intertubes are amazing shit, Sounds like they are chanting, more cheese more cheese. Big Mac already has cheese right?

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 22, 2014 11:12 AM (0FSuD)

281 http://www.newrepublic.com/article/116720/ukraines- revolution-overthrows-yanukovich-heres-what-could-be-next Not a bad summary There will, inevitably, be a hangover. I won't try to predict what's going to happen in Ukraine in the coming weeks and months, but here are some of the moving pieces to watch. East and West: There is a huge element of anti-colonialism in this revolt. Most of the crowd in the Maidan speaks Ukrainian and the tents are marked with the names of the Ukrainian-speaking West. For at least the last century, speaking Ukrainian was an inherently political act, one that showed one's cultural and spiritual independence from Russian political and linguistic dominance. (This is in part why Tymoshenko, who had to learn the language, now speaks exclusively in Ukrainian in public.) The Russian-speaking east of the country doesn't share this sense of oppression. They feel closer to Russia, and don't mind the Russian embrace. They also have most of the country's industry. For the last week, there has been talk of the country splitting, or, worse, civil war. While I think civil war is highly unlikely, the East-West divide is going to be one to watch: will the Russian-speaking East go along with the change, or not? The Crimea: The home of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, the Crimean peninsula has long been a subject of contention between Ukraine and Russia, with the latter deliberating whether it should have been kept by the Russian Federation in the 1991 split. Russia has been fanning those fires, handing out Russian passports to local residents, and there are reports that pro-Russian separatism is on the rise. And, given the number of Russian speakers in the area, the more these tensions could rise. Watch, for example these Russians yelling at local activists who tried to set up their own Maidan in the Crimean city of Kerchi. Russia: What will Russia do? Sending in troops is highly unlikely, unless they feel the need to "rescue" Russian citizens in a restive Crimea—much like they did with Ossetians and Abkhazians during the 2008 Russian-Georgian War. There are also economic measures Russia could take to give force to its rather vocal displeasure. Yesterday, it already froze the second tranche of a promised loan to Ukraine. Now that its ally Yanukovich is gone, it's unlikely that tranche will ever get unfrozen. Before Yanukovich, when Ukraine was ruled by a pro-Western coalition, Russia often cut off the flow of gas to the country in order to exert political pressure. This tool remains in the toolkit. Europe: Tymoshenko is already saying that Ukraine will join the EU iminently. Will the EU let the economically troubled country in to reward it for its choice? Or will it continue to string Ukraine along, much as its done for the last decade? Tymoshenko: Tymoshenko has also declared that she will run in the country's newly announced presidential elections in May. Tymoshenko today is a newly freed political prisoner, but she is a rapacious and utterly, clumsily cynical politician with her own dark history of—and appetite for—corruption. Should she cruise to victory on this wave of revolutionary fervor, will she be any better than Yanukovich? As the outgoing prime minister, she ran against him in 2010, and lost, in part because Ukrainians had so tired of her take-no-prisoners approach to politics. Demobilization: The so-called self-defense groups patrolling and ruling the Maidan these last few months are now highly organized groups of men who have tasted victory—and their own power. What do you do after you take up a baseball bat and topple a president? Go back to your day job? The new interim Interior Ministry head said he promised the groups posts inside the Ministry, but the devil will absolutely be in the details: there are a lot of these guys, and some of them really are extremists. Will there be room for all of them? If not, what will happen to the rest? The nationalists: There is undeniably a faction of ultra-nationalists on the Maidan, and, when the violence started, they formed the core of the anti-government forces. They say they want to form a political party and run for parliament, but they too have tasted victory and blood: will a seat in the Rada be enough?

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 11:13 AM (ZPrif)

282 They are throwing papers now, obviously their are coupons for Big Macs in the paper.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 22, 2014 11:13 AM (0FSuD)

283 Old white unhip people-sounds like the tea party to us.

Posted by: MSNBC at February 22, 2014 11:14 AM (hO9ad)

284

Now my Ukranian is kinda week, but I believe they are chanting.

WHAT DO WE WANT?
TIME TRAVEL!

WHEN DO WE WANT IT?

IT'S IRRELEVANT!

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 22, 2014 11:14 AM (jucos)

285 Ukrania?  Never heard of it......

Posted by: Charles Gibson at February 22, 2014 11:15 AM (jucos)

286 In the near future -- within 10 years -- Google and Youtube will be able to do real-time translation for stuff like this.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 11:15 AM (ZPrif)

287 Nobody is wearing gloves or a hat. They are going to catch their death of cold.

Posted by: grammie winger at February 22, 2014 11:16 AM (oMKp3)

288 They could have at least the common courtesy to revolt in English.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 11:16 AM (6bMeY)

289 We can't help but notice the lack of Diversity and People of Color. We really think this protest movement should be more inclusive.

Posted by: MSNBC at February 22, 2014 11:16 AM (ZPrif)

290 This is the first time I wished I spoke Ukrainian. What's that 3 syllable cheer mean? vo-bod-chi or something?

Posted by: Votermom at February 22, 2014 11:17 AM (GSIDW)

291 "Those bridges should be closed." Burned down. Blown up.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at February 22, 2014 11:17 AM (hE/XQ)

292 Little Winger spent some time in Ukraine. I never learned any words from him, although I do have a nice stash of vodka from there that he brought back.

Posted by: grammie winger at February 22, 2014 11:18 AM (oMKp3)

293 Vodka for all?

Posted by: Votermom at February 22, 2014 11:19 AM (GSIDW)

294 Sounds kind of Polish.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 11:20 AM (6bMeY)

295 I've got a Ukraine to English dictionary here somewhere, but darned if I can find it.

Posted by: grammie winger at February 22, 2014 11:20 AM (oMKp3)

296 Here I come...

Posted by: The Big One at February 22, 2014 11:20 AM (hO9ad)

297 This is the first time I wished I spoke Ukrainian.

What's that 3 syllable cheer mean? vo-bod-chi or something?

Posted by: Votermom at February 22, 2014 03:17 PM (GSIDW)

I don't speak Ukrainian, but the word for freedom in Russian is svoboda.  Given the close relationship between the two languages, I'd say the odds are high that is what they are chanting.

Posted by: CQD at February 22, 2014 11:21 AM (L9te5)

298 Ukrainian Front is the pro-Russian group in East. Robert Coalson @CoalsonR Encouraging, if true. Ukrainian Front rprtedly disbanding for sake of unity. Will rat out Dobkin, Kernes. http://bit.ly/1eh0vtb 2:40 PM - 22 Feb 2014

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 11:22 AM (ZPrif)

299 Bring me the head of Costas?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 11:22 AM (6bMeY)

300 What's that 3 syllable cheer mean? vo-bod-chi or something? Posted by: Votermom at February 22, 2014 03:17 PM (GSIDW) I believe "svoboda" means "freedom".

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 22, 2014 11:23 AM (yDmQD)

301 Maybe the Ukrainian version of Day-O?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 11:25 AM (6bMeY)

302 Heh, looks like a green whit checker, with an overpopulation of cars.

Posted by: Methos at February 22, 2014 11:26 AM (hO9ad)

303 299 Bring me the head of Costas? Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 03:22 PM (6bMeY) Don't touch Costa, I gave him Aids.

Posted by: Russian Ho at February 22, 2014 11:26 AM (0FSuD)

304

I believe "svoboda" means "freedom".

 

 

Just like I've been saying for centuries!

Posted by: William Wallace at February 22, 2014 11:26 AM (BAS5M)

305 Kiev? Are you ready to rock?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 11:27 AM (6bMeY)

306 Now they are calling for slaw?

Posted by: grammie winger at February 22, 2014 11:27 AM (oMKp3)

307 Shit, maybe Barry should stay on vacation. http://tinyurl.com/nloshed

Posted by: Russian Ho at February 22, 2014 11:28 AM (0FSuD)

308 There are chanting, "Show us your tits"

Posted by: Russian Ho at February 22, 2014 11:29 AM (0FSuD)

309 I believe "svoboda" means "freedom". Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 22, 2014 03:23 PM (yDmQD) -- Oooh. Makes more sense than "vodka for all" LOL Thanks!

Posted by: Votermom at February 22, 2014 11:29 AM (GSIDW)

310 so da straw?

Posted by: Chris at February 22, 2014 11:30 AM (WjMgb)

311 Now they are calling for slaw?

Posted by: grammie winger at February 22, 2014 03:27 PM (oMKp3)

Slava means "glory".  I'm not watching the live feed, but that would sound a lot like "slaw".

Posted by: CQD at February 22, 2014 11:30 AM (L9te5)

312 Nothing like this would ever happen in Peruvia.  Presidente Vigoda is loved and adored by the people.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 22, 2014 11:31 AM (jucos)

313 Now it sounds like they want in to the EU.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 11:33 AM (6bMeY)

314 photofinish at the end. then a big wreck

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 11:33 AM (ZPrif)

315 The speaker is speaking in one language, and the translator is speaking in another. I can't understand either one of them and it's frustrating.

Posted by: grammie winger at February 22, 2014 11:34 AM (oMKp3)

316 Well there we go, just had to wait a quarter lap after the race ended.

Posted by: Methos at February 22, 2014 11:34 AM (hO9ad)

317 313 Now it sounds like they want in to the EU. Da huh. That's what all this shit is about. Boss, keep up.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 22, 2014 11:34 AM (0FSuD)

318 Engrish now?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 11:36 AM (6bMeY)

319 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbQC7_TNQPw#t=3003741

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 11:36 AM (6bMeY)

320 Yay English!

Posted by: grammie winger at February 22, 2014 11:36 AM (oMKp3)

321 who is this woman speaking mainly english?

Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 11:37 AM (nqBYe)

322 lol i hope this isn't amy goodman

Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 11:37 AM (nqBYe)

323 The translator wouldn't be from South Africa by chance?

Posted by: Hanoverfist at February 22, 2014 11:38 AM (JFgsl)

324 anyway have to go. peace

Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 11:38 AM (nqBYe)

325 I wonder who she is?

Posted by: votermom at February 22, 2014 11:38 AM (i19+K)

326 shanona udjylrju4u

Posted by: willow at February 22, 2014 11:38 AM (nqBYe)

327 Man, there are some dark menacing clouds over D.C. right now. Literally.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at February 22, 2014 11:40 AM (9uCfv)

328 This guy looks mean.

Posted by: grammie winger at February 22, 2014 11:43 AM (oMKp3)

329 Rut roh.... 1m

BREAKING: IOC says Latvian hockey player Vitalijs Pavlovs fails doping test at Sochi Olympics.

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/u][/s] at February 22, 2014 11:44 AM (bCEmE)

330 328 This guy looks mean. -- The one who kept saying "kriminal"? Yeah, he looked mean.

Posted by: votermom at February 22, 2014 11:47 AM (zuc8V)

331 Is this guy on now in the military, or is it deer season in Ukraine ?

Posted by: grammie winger at February 22, 2014 11:48 AM (oMKp3)

332 332 I was wondering the same thing.

Posted by: votermom at February 22, 2014 11:50 AM (zuc8V)

333 Dude looks like Kyle Petty. He's got the redneck hippie look going on, camo and ponytail.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 11:52 AM (ZPrif)

334 Without a translation I can only listen for about 30 seconds.  Frustrating.

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/u][/s] at February 22, 2014 11:52 AM (bCEmE)

335 I'm guessing these speechifiers are leaders of the various oppo groups?

Posted by: Votermom at February 22, 2014 11:57 AM (GSIDW)

336 It looked like they observed a moment of silence. I would assume for those killed in the protests.

Posted by: grammie winger at February 22, 2014 11:59 AM (oMKp3)

337 Breitbart News ‏@BreitbartNews Breaking--Sinaloa Cartel leader 'El Chapo' Guzmán Captured: On Saturday morning, the Associated Press broke ne... http://bit.ly/1bwHA2C

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 22, 2014 11:59 AM (ZPrif)

338 Breitbart News ‏@BreitbartNews
Breaking--Sinaloa Cartel leader 'El Chapo' Guzmán Captured: On Saturday morning, the Associated Press broke ne... http://bit.ly/1bwHA2C

Posted by: Flatbush Joe

That dude's dangerous but he's no El Guapo.

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at February 22, 2014 12:03 PM (xrX4n)

339 Is El Chapo Shorty?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 12:03 PM (6bMeY)

340 Sinaloa - is that the cartel Holder sent guns to? I get my criminal orgs mixed up all the time.

Posted by: Votermom at February 22, 2014 12:03 PM (GSIDW)

341 It just occurred to me - none of these speechifiers have a teleprompter.

Posted by: Votermom at February 22, 2014 12:06 PM (GSIDW)

342 CNN International is doing a decent job covering this. They're talking to one of the people shot by snipers in the video ace posted the other day. They were acting as volunteer medics and were trying to get to other protesters that had been shot. That's why they were carrying those super duper ninja killing shields.

Posted by: Adam at February 22, 2014 12:07 PM (Aif/5)

343 CNN says 100 may have died.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 12:10 PM (6bMeY)

344 They're also covering Venezuela. The president there is blaming our media for inciting the riots. Haha.

Posted by: Adam at February 22, 2014 12:12 PM (Aif/5)

345 Can we give in to their demands? Let them have Anderson Cooper.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 12:14 PM (6bMeY)

346 No we should send them Piers. The president is also blaming violence on a cult of guns so he should fit right in.

Posted by: Adam at February 22, 2014 12:15 PM (Aif/5)

347 344 They're also covering Venezuela. The president there is blaming our media for inciting the riots. Haha. Posted by: Adam at February 22, 2014 04:12 PM (Aif/5)
They have Hugocare. All they need is White Cloud and Charmin.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at February 22, 2014 12:16 PM (kVfSG)

348 346 The guns have started killing people on their own?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 22, 2014 12:16 PM (6bMeY)

349 Early nominee for the best video ever:
( Warning: folk music and there's no way to verify if each clip is 'real' )

@michellemalkin

==>MT @EuroMaidanEN All Lenin statues takedowns in a minute and a half video. ENJOY: #Ukraine

http://youtu.be/XIdaHFIMs9I

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at February 22, 2014 12:18 PM (xrX4n)

350 "81 Whoa! Caracas....twit pic http://tinyurl.com/k3pkyfo --- That appears to be a crowd of approximately 50 people." No way. You're off by about five fold. That is like ten people, tops........

Posted by: National Park Service thinking they're looking at a Tea Party march at February 22, 2014 12:31 PM (1o4B5)

351 No time to get cocky. In the late fall of 1956 the Hungarians thought they had won, but the Soviets were massing tanks and infantry to retake Budapest.

Posted by: TOF at February 22, 2014 01:57 PM (PV2IU)

352 Freedom isn't a destination; freedom is a never-ending quest.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 22, 2014 02:13 PM (gmoEG)

353 I agree with whoever mentioned in an earlier thread-anyone knocking down statues of Lenin is alright in my book.

Posted by: Methos at February 22, 2014 12:56 PM (hO9ad)


Anyone who erects a statue of Lenin is fine in my book - if said statue is used as a paintball target.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 22, 2014 02:15 PM (gmoEG)

354 Way too late to this thread, sniff Well if you happen to see this anyway; check out Michael Totten's articles and his links for some great evaluations and history of their present situation. Totten was predicting there is a chance that the Russians may send their military and intervene.

Posted by: I'd rather be surfin at February 22, 2014 04:43 PM (4S5LF)

355 176 149 I have ask this many times but how do you envision a partition in the U.S? -- Philly goes to NJ. The rest of PA joins the free heartland. Posted by: votermom at February 22, 2014 02:06 PM (IOovg) A. MEN.

Posted by: rickl at February 22, 2014 05:08 PM (sdi6R)

356 Ok, please be nice I don't quite know how this all works but Mom's b-day is soon and my aunt is trying to put together a surprise party for her and any of you on the blog that know Polliwog and are in the Huston Texas area are invited. Her birthday is in April so it's still a ways away-ish so I don't have that may details but if you would like to come and/or know more please email me at marker_kay@yahoo.com so that as little planning as possible could be seen by mom. thanks

Posted by: Pilli's Kid at February 22, 2014 06:27 PM (GDulk)

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