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Thursday, August 28, 2008
BBC interview
You can hear me attacking a pro-Putin Tory MP on a BBC interview here (about 1 hour 6 minutes through the programme).
He is hardly pro-Putin, just more pragmatic and realistic than you are. It's funny how you immediately label someone pro-Putinist, for having a different opinion.
David Davies is just a realistic patriot, certainly no Putin fan. You Mr. Lucas are not far short of libelous when you start hurling insults at people like David Davies.
Everything and everyone should be called by their 'real' names. Enough of meaningless games with Russian Imperialists and their ardent supporters. I pray to God that Europe opens its eyes and acknowledges the truth.
He is hardly pro-Putin, just more pragmatic and realistic than you are. It's funny how you immediately label someone pro-Putinist, for having a different opinion.
ReplyDeleteDavid Davies is just a realistic patriot, certainly no Putin fan. You Mr. Lucas are not far short of libelous when you start hurling insults at people like David Davies.
ReplyDeletesorry, pro-Putin is short-hand. No libel intended (and why would it be libellous to be called "pro-Putin"?)
ReplyDeleteBy the way Professor Jones I think I am your former student. Nice to come across you again although I am sorry we disagree on this issue
regards
Edward
I absolutely agree with you Mr. Lucas.
ReplyDeleteEverything and everyone should be called by their 'real' names. Enough of meaningless games with Russian Imperialists and their ardent supporters. I pray to God that Europe opens its eyes and acknowledges the truth.
Yours,
Alexander