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Fight for the dark horse of Ukrainian politics

Published: 26 January, 2010, 16:03
Edited: 30 January, 2010, 11:34


From political backyard to a key role in the country’s future. In the first round of presidential voting, Ukrainian businessman and ex economics minister Sergey Tigipko set an example of how to hold a perfect campaign.

 
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Artyom January 27, 2010, 07:51 quote
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He doesn't belong to the families, but we are supposed to let the fact that his campaign is being ran by the same people who helped Bloomberg win against office laws stating he can't be in office another term. He managed to change the rule and become an emperor of New York and the same people are helping him? Are they American? Or was bloomberg being helped by Ukrainians? Either way, I wouldn't shout with joy over someone who is being helped by foreign nationals. I don't like any contact or possibility that My Future Leader could possibly have sold out interests to another nation. What if he owes this group millions? Isn't that a conflict of interest? Come on!!!!!! Ukrainian politics needs a complete flat line and a new birth entirely before they either have someone friendly towards Russia acknowledging a common history or someone who is just pro Ukrainian, not Pro-West or Pro-East.

Paul January 27, 2010, 23:01 quote
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This guy is not a dark horse. He is a Trojan Horse, sent by the US/EU corporate/political elites to make sure that Ukraine stays on a confrontational course with Russia and that it is turned into a US/NATO satellite state. A businessman, whose campaign is ran by the same creatures who assisted NY Mayor Bloomberg? You don't have to be a political science major to see who this Tegepko character really works for. The US/EU party bosses know that Yuschenko and their color-coded revolution have failed, so they must come up with another load of tripe to feed the desperate Ukrainian population. So now they have this Tigipko, who is supposed to be a Ukrainian Obama? Pathetic! Ukrainians should not let him win, no matter how nice his words sound. All that they need to do is look at what Obama said and is now doing. Nice words are just that, nice words.

Impera January 28, 2010, 00:15 quote
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I'am so happy that Viktor Yushchenko the incumbent President of Ukraine has been voted out of the Ukrainian Vote of 2010, Also I'am more happy to know that Russia has Unfrozen ties with Ukraine by sending a Russian Envoy to Ukraine for the first time in Five months. I shall be interested to see how Russo-Ukraine relations benefits from the aftermath of the Vote. In my opinion I feel this will benefit both former Soviet States to amend their ways for their people in general, and hopefully will be come stern and strong allies in the future too, Just like how Russia is with Belarus this would be awesome. Finally for all Ukrainians this is a new dawn for you all and make it a good one and have peace you all deserve it after so many hard times and the very best of luck.

Kihnu January 28, 2010, 12:54 quote
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Yulia Timoshenko's election would be a disaster for Ukraine.

Thomas January 30, 2010, 08:26 quote
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Dear Ukranians: As an American Citizen, please take note, if this candidate's campaign for the highest office in your country is being managed by slick poltical consultants from foreign countries like the United States and Europe. BUYER BEWARE!!! Here in California we have Govenor Arnold Schwarzenegger, he is a PROFESSIONAL ACTOR....NOT A PROFESSIONAL ADMINSTRATOR. California the 8th largest economy on the planet and is 20 Billion in the RED. Bloomberg, had the same consultants as Arnold, and NEW YORK CITY is broke as well. Vote for the issues that matter to you and your country as whole...and I wish you all the best.

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