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Would you support Navalany if you were aware he is a nationalist?
by SpaceRaccoon 6y ago
Would you support Navalany if you were aware he is a nationalist?
- sakopov 6y agoNationalism is a characteristic of both Liberal and Conservative candidates in Russia. This is something that most Americans don't understand. If you're looking for Liberal candidates in Russia following the same definition of what a Liberalism stands for in the US you're going to be very disappointed. Liberals in Russia are akin to Conservatives in the US.
- SpaceRaccoon 6y agoYup. And yet you are downvoted for pointing this out!
- asdfasgasdgasdg 6y agoI'm not a Navalany "supporter." I'm an admirer of his bravery in the face of overwhelming odds.
- SpaceRaccoon 6y ago> I'm not a Navalany "supporter." That's too bad. > I'm an admirer of his bravery in the face of overwhelming odds. Interesting. Are you consistent about that?
- asdfasgasdgasdg 6y ago> Interesting. Are you consistent about that? Consistent about admiring bravery in the face of overwhelming odds? I guess I'm about as consistent with that as most people are. It's not something I've given a lot of thought to. Why the inquisition? Is this a harmful sentiment somehow?
- sam_lowry_ 6y agoThis does not tell the full story. He participated in a couple of "nationalist" marches, and he was long-time a proponent of abolishing visa-free regime with Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, but he gave pretty logical explanations for his views. You do not have to endorse his views, but they are at least clear and well-reasoned.
- SpaceRaccoon 6y agoI'm not criticizing Navalny nor his political opinions. I actually support the man. It's the hypocrisy of American liberals that I'm pointing out. They know basically nothing of Navalny's political stances or activities. The only requirement for their support is that Navalny is in the opposition. If Navalny became the leader of Russia, they would turn on him, too.