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pampango

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24. Things have sure changed quickly since Tuesday. Now it is about becoming part of Russia.

Thu Mar 6, 2014, 08:46 AM

Mar 2014

I think the Crimean referendum is to be for or against independence . . .

I've heard nothing about it's being about a union with Russia.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024574456#post20

Yes, there will be many influences at play . . .

The most important thing is that the vote be free and fair (a secret ballot is essential).

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024574456#post24

I too hope that it will be a free, fair and secret ballot. If folks are genuinely interested in the wishes of the Crimean people, why move the date of the referendum up from the original May 25 to March 30 and then again to March 16?

I have not ever heard of an important referendum that only gives both sides 10 days to prepare and promote their side and occurs within 3 weeks of the onset of the invasion/military maneuvers in the area that is voting. On the surface this rushed referendum seems to be more of a PR maneuver designed to influence diplomatic negotiations rather than a genuine effort to determine the wishes of the people.

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Crimea Referendum Moved Forward to March 16 – RIA [View all] steve2470 Mar 2014 OP

also on AFP official twitter feed now steve2470 Mar 2014 #1

also on Guardian steve2470 Mar 2014 #2

Crimean Parliament votes to become part of Russia steve2470 Mar 2014 #3

Constitutionally illegal. joshcryer Mar 2014 #4

yep steve2470 Mar 2014 #5

Its possible they didn't consider the necessity in the past dipsydoodle Mar 2014 #6

Article 73 has existed since 1996. joshcryer Mar 2014 #8

It only takes majority vote of congress to admit a state. Angleae Mar 2014 #10

Ahh, my bad, I clearly confused with US constitutional amendments. joshcryer Mar 2014 #11

Press conference due in 5 minutes time muriel_volestrangler Mar 2014 #7

They already had autonomy. Joining Russia? joshcryer Mar 2014 #9

Was this the one you saw? davidpdx Mar 2014 #12

Note: 41% while some 58% are ethnic Russian. joshcryer Mar 2014 #14

Ah, I didn't catch that davidpdx Mar 2014 #21

This was, of course, Putin's play since the invasion. Adrahil Mar 2014 #22

This from RT News. another_liberal Mar 2014 #13

Who? RobertEarl Mar 2014 #16

No one. another_liberal Mar 2014 #17

Again, Who? RobertEarl Mar 2014 #18

Don't be intentionally obtuse (you have a perfectly good idea who would be involved). another_liberal Mar 2014 #19

Russia and Ukraine? Gore1FL Mar 2014 #27

Wars don't usually start because of sober calculations and reasoned assessments of risks . . . another_liberal Mar 2014 #28

I can't see us getting involved Gore1FL Mar 2014 #29

You are the one being intentially obtuse. blackspade Mar 2014 #32

Things have sure changed quickly since Tuesday. Now it is about becoming part of Russia. pampango Mar 2014 #24

Crimean vice premier declares Crimea is part of Russia from today muriel_volestrangler Mar 2014 #15

While Russian boots are still on the ground?* Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2014 #20

Why do you hate democracy!!??? Adrahil Mar 2014 #23

Taking all Ukrainian state enterprises muriel_volestrangler Mar 2014 #25

Seems levp Mar 2014 #26

Good luck with that. blackspade Mar 2014 #30

They just started working on a bridge. bemildred Mar 2014 #31

Which will be finished when? blackspade Mar 2014 #33