Originally Posted by deltav

Look man, of course I figured you'd respond exactly as above. I'm sure we could get into it in further detail, but let's just agree to disagree. In fact since I don't speak the Russian language, by your logic how about I just concede to ya:

The Russian print/TV/etc media operate under all principles of free speech with no government pressure or civil persecution. Ditto far as Putin's political opposition goes. Every single one of the individuals & groups who've been persecuted are really just the corrupt bad guys.

Putin is an exemplary defender of international law and is operating in Syria under noble intentions rather than geopolitical self-interest.

Etc. Happy?