Has anybody been watching the events in Belarus?

[Cascadian]

As you probably know. Authorities in thr former Soviet republic of Belarus, a country that has what many call Europe's last dictator, cracked down on demonstrators camped out in the center of the capital city of Minsk last night. The demonstrators are protesting the recent presidential election of authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko. Lukaschenko has ruled Belarus with an iron fist since 1994. Literally turning back the clock on reforms and democratic process started when Belarus became independent.

The leaders of the EU countries and even Bush (????) have condemned the Belarussian government for the election irregularities and the crackdown.

I think it is just hypocritical that the Bushites are calling for new elections and condemning the Belarussian government when they have been accused of pretty much the same thing! However, if you know anything about Belarus, I do sympathize with the opposition's cause there. Lukashenko is a tyrant and has held Belarus back because of his Soviet-inspired policies. I hope the people will continue to fight.

Here some links to learn more....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4827690.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/3882843.stm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/belarus/ (SOME PHOTOS OF THE PROTESTS AND ELECTION.)
http://67.18.131.22/eng/news/ (CHARTER 97 - THE BELARUSSIAN OPPOSITION GROUP WEBSITE)




John

[ClassWarrior]

1. kicking for a story more of us should hear...

:kick:

NGU.

[laheina]

2. Ah! He's a Bushian dictator.

But the real Bush doesn't like competition or leaders who don't kiss his arse.

If this guy was pro-WH, then they'd be singing his praises.

[Flabbergasted]

3. Hypocritical yes...but its not about freedom after all. Its about Money!

[Cascadian]

4. keep it kicking

eom


John

[Cascadian]

5. Found another link to look at!

It's the website of the opposition candidate Alexander Milinkevich.

http://en.milinkevich.org/



John

[Cascadian]

6. kick

[Cascadian]

7. one more kick!

JOHN

[Cascadian]

8. Latest reports from Belarus.

I am a little disappointed with the lack of response of this post. This is an important topic as far as I am concerned.

Today, police and demonstrators clashed in Minsk. These people really give a damn about democracy!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4843690.stm


John