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In reply to the discussion: To those saying it's up to Russia to decide the President of Russia, I have 5 words. [View all]Elessar Zappa
(14,124 posts)35. You think Russia has legitimate elections?
You sound like a JPR poster.
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To those saying it's up to Russia to decide the President of Russia, I have 5 words. [View all]
onecaliberal
Mar 2022
OP
Hear! Hear! Don't like us choosing your leader huh? Tough titty said the cat to the kitty
Walleye
Mar 2022
#1
There may be elections but only one candidate is allowed to win. The incumbent.
erronis
Mar 2022
#11
The results of those elections are known before the votes are even counted!
Lonestarblue
Mar 2022
#15
You've probably never explained how Russia has free and fair elections here before.
onecaliberal
Mar 2022
#29
Yes, and doing that is a great way to undermine one's credibility around here!
ShazzieB
Mar 2022
#88
Interesting. I haven't been here "almost 25 years" and I've been here longer than you have.
11 Bravo
Mar 2022
#40
Respectfully disagree - I think it was the absolute right thing to do. See my post below yours.
Tommymac
Mar 2022
#34
Not likely. President Biden knew exactly what he was doing in saying it and walking it back.
Tommymac
Mar 2022
#32
I think Biden's words were of great consternation after seeing the horror of the war in
Ziggysmom
Mar 2022
#8
Yep, and Putin has been sending hits squads to try to kill the President of Ukraine.
GoCubsGo
Mar 2022
#14
If Putin invading Ukraine upsets you less than Biden's quote, you are the problem.
L. Coyote
Mar 2022
#16
"For God's sake, this man cannot remain in power." A plea to whatever higher power one believes.
txwhitedove
Mar 2022
#17
No mistake. Biden did NOT apologize and should NOT. Don't apologize to a bully.
txwhitedove
Mar 2022
#37
My coup plot is for the 4 Americans from the crashed plane in Finland training.
txwhitedove
Mar 2022
#38
That article is from a year ago but it shows that even the republican senators knew that Russia has
Botany
Mar 2022
#64
You're not wrong and this isn't the first country that monster has flattened.
onecaliberal
Mar 2022
#77
I recall a certain former President saying: "The United States does not negotiate with terrorists."
Ford_Prefect
Mar 2022
#97
Yes indeed. I just thought the Irony deserved to be stated out loud for those who have poor memories
Ford_Prefect
Mar 2022
#101