Russian Riots, Limonov, Nutsballs, Ethanol and French Elections
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The last of the Embassy of the New World Order shows until I return from my overseas trip in mid may. I do promise to post blog entries just like I did when I was in Russia last September.
The first part of the show was dedicated to the coverage of the recent marches and demonstration in Moscow, St. Petersburg by the Western media. Almost all articles I saw seem to pretend these were rallies of pro-democracy freedom minded liberal pro-westerners, and this is not the case. Of course some participants favour western democratic principles, but one side of these events is conspicuously missing: the role of the Nutsballs. I just love this name, it is a rendition of a Russian abbreviation for National Bolshevik party, but Nutsballs rolls of the tongue so well...
I made a search on Google news for Limonov - the leader of the NutsBall party and got a very short list compared to the general list of articles about Moscow and St. Pete's rallies. And even these were nothing but in passing references. A glaring example of wishful thinking. Sure, like a lot of people in the media that cover these events, I would love for these demonstrations to be advancing values of capitalist based democracy, but they are not. One of the prominent objects in photos from the March 3 rally was the Confederate Flag. National Bolsheviks are not liberal democrats, well, in Russia even Liberal Democrats and not liberal democrats.
There of course will be a parade of pro-Putin blogs rightfully criticizing western media for this omission and some will likely suggest an anti-Russian bias or even a conspiracy. I think, however, this says more about how confused the western media reporters are. Edward Limonov and his Nutsballs are in fact a very inconvenient phenomenon for any lefty or a socialist, because they represent the missing link between fascism and socialism - the two systems that came from the Left and are the Left. Most western media professionals are left of center but have been always pretending and insisting to classify fascism to be the far right. Limonov and the Nutsballs are a thorn in the side, a poke in the eye, a sword over shoulder of the left that illustrates to the left its political origins. It is no surprise the left wing media ignores the problem.
Needless to say, there is probably quite a bit of ignorance and sloppy journalism involved.
Continuing on the last subject from the last week's show, more on the obscene, abhorrent ethanol folly. The chickens are coming home to roost. Food prices worldwide have risen 10% over last year because of this abomination. To turn food into fuel is worse then what Mari Antoinette could ever had suggested. Meat prices in the US are about to rise as well. Soy for vegans will be more expensive, but here I have no sympathy, suspecting that 99% of vegans are pro-ethanol moonbats.
The last subject was upcoming French elections. I do hope Sarkozy wins and carries out badly needed reforms. He seems to be an admirer of the Anglo Saxon economic model and has a chance of digging France from the economic grave. The rest of the field are all a parade of lefties rushing again to step on the proverbial rake of socialism and get the nose bloodied again. And yes, I include Jean Marie Le Pen with the lefties as well. Please, France, no more fascists getting 20% of the vote this time! For the sake of your national psyche.
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Dear President Putin
I understand that soon you will be looking for a new job. I have one suggestion that I hope you will seriously consider, but first, before you leave office, consider the following actions as part of your legacy for the Russian people.
At the UN, veto independence for Kosovo. Stand firm, stand tall. Ask Solzhenitsyn to visit Kosovo Pole next week as a gesture of solidarity with the Serbs, and then Ohrid as a gesture of solidarity with the Macedonians. Consider recognizing the Turkish Cyprus as punishment for Greece's mistreatment of its ethnic Macedonian minority.
Nato is a stake aimed at the heart of Russia, put a stake in Nato's heart … it's a vampire. Like hockey, you only win by playing offense, not defense! Tell President Bush, his poodle Blair, and especially Senator McCain, that you will put a moratorium on further co-operation between Russia and the US/EU with regard to Iran, North Korea and further gas oil exports to the US and EU. Don't wait until next month, do it now, you won't get a better chance. The moratorium would be lifted when Nato is retired, as a cold war relic, and replaced by a reformed and revitalized OSCE where Russia can wield its deserved influence. The US can then withdraw its troops fro Europe and send them to Iraq! Have specific detailed plans for this reform and publicize it widely to the US/EU public. For example, all members of the OSCE would be considered associate members of the EU if they so wish. All peoples of the OSCE can work in the EU with an easily obtained work visa.
In the Russian parliament, form a special committee called the "Un-Russian Activities Committee" which would monitor the activities of foreign NGOs in Russia. Put them under oath and jail the perjurers! All committee members should be fluent in English and be evenly split between Russian patriots and those who are pro-American. When interviewing NGOs, question them in English. The purpose of this committee is to expose anti-Russian activities of the NGOs to their pro-American followers (useful idiots), to the Russian people and to the American people. Average Americans really do not want their country to destabilize Russia for the sole purpose of having hegemony over the world. A litmus test for these NGOs is to ask them about their activities regarding human rights for the Macedonians of Greece and Kurds of Turkey (both Nato members … hint … there are none).
Register these NGOs along with foreign newspaper owners under the " Agents of a Foreign Power Act. Have them print it prominently on their publications.
And finally, form an organization called the "Russian Council" using the "British Council " as a model. When you retire as president of Russia, be its first president. The Russian Council would promote Russian interests around the world. Start with the Orthodox Balkans and help them to resolve the schisms of their respective churches (Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia and Montenegro). Try to heal the split between the Orthodox and Catholic Slavs. Promote more unity between all the Slavic languages.
Don't be like Gorbachev, playing with himself in retirement and selling his influence to the highest bidder . You still have the ability to do something good for Russia and all Slavic-speaking peoples. Do it now!
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