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Stereotypes versus facts: Cold war clichés in fashion again?
Published: 04 May, 2010, 18:04
Edited: 05 May, 2010, 19:37
Russian government spokesman Dmitry Peskov has criticized the organization Reporters Without Borders for describing Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as an enemy of a free press.
A lot of the stereotypes still exist. However, I will agree with one thing that the new law allowing FSB to arrest anyone who criticize the government as absolutely 100% draconian.... I love Russia and I find criticism the key to improvement. To make everyone tight lipped is key for tyranny in my opinion. I understand they want to fight "extremism". However, what's labeled extremism, is all politics. Today's norm maybe tomorrow's extreme. In America, they are ever increasing the extremist labels on their own citizens, like tea party activists, etc. It is occurring because the US government is trying to control every issue to prevent the same situation in Greece, but they don't realize it is from the government's own failed policies. It is VERY dangerous for the government to have a disconnect with the people. It isn't a threat, it is just people protest, police try to stop it, and people get hurt. I think some laws recently passed and old laws, lend more to creating a disconnection of people and government.
What about the Pentagon's control of US media? No mention of that? I love Russia Today and RiaNovosti. It certainly makes fox news and cnn look like a joke! For world news I look to the Russian media for honest reporting and stories of interest. A great example is the global warming hoax still being shoved down our throat by the US media!
The media in America is far more controlled. it is owned by a few massive companies and individuals, and these entitles all have connections with the one-party, two-faction clan of the US government. The West somehow believes its own lies
All the previous comments go on the same direction: Russia's media are correct and western media do exactly what they accused the communists to do. As far as we, in the West are concerned: Russia is still our Cold-War's enemy. we accept her only for business purposes or to ripe her of her tremendous resources. Two days ago, I read that RSF report on several French newspapers which I did not buy; because I will not spend a cent on that junk-press. To give you an idea of how democratic is France: Basically all her medias, including Sports (L'Equipe) and editions' houses belong to the Mafia of Neuilly-sur-Seine, where Sarkozy (their product) was the mayor. There is one exception: Le Canard Enchainé. This explain why I get so upset when Russian leaders so badly sweet-talk their western counterparts; they make fools of themselves. "Merci" Internet and RT for helping those willing to be better informed. RSF like the Nobel institution are capitalists' tools; nothing else ! Best Regards... Jean-Claude Meslin
Of course this is Cold War power play by other means. This is blow back to Putin’s recent successes in signing number of landmark deals Germany, Austria, Italy, Venezuela. The Russian authorities will do well by ignoring this and similar diatribes and conduct their business in the promotion of Russia. Putin is feared and hated by the West because he is a man with an iron will and unyielding moral courage, resolve quick thinking. He is good for Russia and that is what matters.