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Post by Dave's Not Here Man on Jul 19, 2024 14:33:50 GMT -5
See article- www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/07/19/evan-gershkovich-journalist-russia-espionage/.... Do you know what evidence they had to charge and convict him? .... If he broke their laws, then he should suffer the consequences? .... Is it your opinion that Putin has anything to do in making the decision for the judge in this case? .... Do you think the leader of a country must have autonomy and control of the entire goveenment? .... So in conclusion do you think that would best describe Russia's form of government or ours? |
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Post by minx on Jul 20, 2024 4:08:01 GMT -5
Nah, the real question is this:
Should an innocent man rot in a foreign jail so a dictator can use him as a pawn in our election?
Of course, none of them will have heard of the man and won't really care.
Maybe if Putin said he was in Russia illegally and deported him back here - after all he is a criminal, right?
I feel terrible for Gershkovich and his family. And for other journalists around the world who risk their lives to try and inform people. We tend to forget that real journalists still exist and they do a dangerous job sometimes.
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Post by Dave's Not Here Man on Jul 20, 2024 11:07:51 GMT -5
I get the point about the individual being held. There is nothing we can do about that except hope that diplomatic efforts will be made on his behalf with at least as much vigor as the basketball player.
To the topic, I'm speaking directly about the power of our Presidents, and who has the mental acuity to understand that in this country, the courts are supposed to be independent per the Constitutionally unambiguous Separation Of Powers. It is 100% against the principles this country was founded upon for any President to usurp the power of the government as a whole, but particularly that of the juduciary. We've already witnessed the bastardization of justice by the recent immunity ruling, which leaves the door wide open for Trump, who wants and will get, the same power that Putin has and the story above is a material representation of what happens when he does.... jailed journalists, spies, and enemies of the state aka political rivals... loyalty oaths, show us your papers, stand or else. Just the tip of the iceberg.
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Post by minx on Jul 21, 2024 13:11:22 GMT -5
You speak the truth sir.
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