Presidential term lengthened in Russia

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Presidential term lengthened in Russia
Topic Started: Nov 18 2008, 08:36 PM (113 Views)
Cardenio	Nov 18 2008, 08:36 PM Post #1
The post-modern hypocrite Posts: 6,371 Group: Judge Member #659 Joined: March 8, 2006	I expect most of you will have heard about this because it's been flying around for a couple of weeks, and everyone else won't be surprised, but... http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/06/russia-dmitry-medvedev-vladimir-putin Apparently 4 years isn't good enough; the Kremlin's going for six-year stints now. Quote: Analysts suggested that the most obvious beneficiaries of the move would be Medvedev or Putin, now the prime minister, who could return as president in 2012 - and then extend his stint in power to 2024. Russia's present ruling team would remain in power indefinitely, they added.
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Askio	Nov 18 2008, 09:09 PM Post #2
Crit McGee on Speed Posts: 2,415 Group: Veteran Member #436 Joined: October 1, 2005	oh goody, they found creative ways to keep their abusive power in place. joy
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Asvel	Nov 18 2008, 09:16 PM Post #3
Grandiloquent Panjandrum Posts: 981 Group: FEFFer Member #1,186 Joined: March 26, 2007	I don't know whether to be afraid for the future or make up more Chuck Norris-style "facts" about Putin. The nuke part is honestly a little jarring. Edited by Asvel, Nov 18 2008, 09:16 PM.
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Soja	Nov 19 2008, 12:05 AM Post #4
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Crysta	Nov 19 2008, 12:19 AM Post #5
時の扉 Posts: 9,890 Group: Global Moderator Member #443 Joined: October 8, 2005	~~fucking commies~~ Next it'll be eight years... and then ten... and then...
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+Ema Skye	Nov 19 2008, 12:30 AM Post #6
Snackoos = <3. It's science! Posts: 20,748 Group: Advisor Member #40 Joined: June 9, 2005	One more reason to be worried about Russia, lol.
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*Sentenal*	Nov 19 2008, 01:00 AM Post #7
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Cardenio	Nov 19 2008, 05:44 AM Post #8
The post-modern hypocrite Posts: 6,371 Group: Judge Member #659 Joined: March 8, 2006	I gotta say, as supervillains go, I do quite like Putin. I mean, he's got a tiger.
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Yzarc	Nov 19 2008, 03:43 PM Post #9
Coxian Posts: 3,429 Group: Veteran Member #308 Joined: July 8, 2005	Bernard Black Nov 19 2008, 05:44 AM I gotta say, as supervillains go, I do quite like Putin. I mean, he's got a tiger. That doesn't mean anything. Jasmine had a tiger.



Cardenio	Nov 20 2008, 10:14 AM Post #10
The post-modern hypocrite Posts: 6,371 Group: Judge Member #659 Joined: March 8, 2006	Yzarc Drowsnam Nov 19 2008, 03:43 PM Bernard Black Nov 19 2008, 05:44 AM I gotta say, as supervillains go, I do quite like Putin. I mean, he's got a tiger. That doesn't mean anything. Jasmine had a tiger. It's a good point. Jasmine definitely wasn't a good supervillain.
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Crysta	Nov 22 2008, 01:17 AM Post #11
時の扉 Posts: 9,890 Group: Global Moderator Member #443 Joined: October 8, 2005	Dude I could so see Putin in a Jaffar outfit with a snake staff.
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