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K&R, Read this NYT article (link) it looks like Russians are as shocked as everyone else uponit7771 Feb 2022 #1
What bravery means in a society that doesn't allow freedom of expression. #respect mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2022 #2
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Feb 2022 #3
Pushkin Square, maybe less than 1000 meters from Red Square, is the cite of a significant protest. mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2022 #4
Why freedom of speech is worth defending. mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2022 #5
WOW, such inspiration these brave people are! ❤ 👍nt Raine Feb 2022 #29
The Russian people are so much better than their leader. n/t femmedem Feb 2022 #6
Yes stage left Feb 2022 #24
Absolutely! BlackSkimmer Feb 2022 #7
I can't imagine the Russian soldiers in Ukraine have their hearts in this Quixote1818 Feb 2022 #8
Or what if they join with Ukraine? wnylib Feb 2022 #22
I doubt Putin expected this level of protest. Good for you, people of Russia! nt crickets Feb 2022 #9
I heard hours ago, that 2000 have been arrested. Probably higher than that by now. C Moon Feb 2022 #10
And many of those will never be seen again n/t Cheezoholic Feb 2022 #11
Nope, this is not Stalin times. They will actually be free again tomorrow ... TomWilm Feb 2022 #20
The GQP should hang their heads in shame Cozmo Feb 2022 #12
On Nicole Wallace today a Russian BigmanPigman Feb 2022 #13
Russian people did not like it wnylib Feb 2022 #23
And we have Republicans across the nation DENVERPOPS Feb 2022 #14
Solidarity! dchill Feb 2022 #15
MORE PEOPLE THERE THAN AT TRUMP'S INAUGURATION! bucolic_frolic Feb 2022 #16
Kicking in solidarity! SheltieLover Feb 2022 #17
It would be sweet if this war causes the end of Putin's reign IronLionZion Feb 2022 #18
A silent DU thread in support of our brothers and sisters protesting Putin's Botany Feb 2022 #19
Hey Republicans - this is what a group of Patriots looks like. NoMoreRepugs Feb 2022 #21
WOW. ShazzieB Feb 2022 #25
Yes,& the heartbreaking Cha Feb 2022 #26
I am in awe of their courage. niyad Feb 2022 #27
kick for visibility lamp_shade Feb 2022 #28
May Peace demonstrations bloom around the globe. Magoo48 Feb 2022 #30
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