Russians chanted “Putin out!” today at the massive protests in Moscow.
Authorities estimated that 100,000 turned out at the protest but CNN reported only around 25,000 protesters.
There were protests in several other cities. FOX News reported 10,000 at the protest in St. Petersburg.
CNN reported:
Tens of thousands of Russians turned out in central Moscow and across the country Saturday to protest what they believe were rigged parliamentary elections.
United Russia, the party of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, suffered big losses in the election, but retained its parliamentary majority. On Saturday, protesters chanted “Putin out,” according to a correspondent from state-run RIA Novosti news agency.
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Published May 23, 2012 at 4:57 am - 64 Comments
Mahdi Al-Dajjal commented:
Expect the military to squash these parasites.
Skandia Recluse commented:
After the election is a little late. You need these parades before the election to turn out voters for your side. After the ballots have been counted, it’s too late.
succotash commented:
A preview of november 2012 here?
amdg commented:
I am afraid that Putin has much more support than the protesters.
Muuuch more.
StrangernFiction commented:
A preview of november 2012 here?
The ‘rats will certainly try.
Eubulides commented:
#3, #5
I expect a lot of sour grapes from this board. It should be apparent by August that the Republican candidate has no chance. That’s the time to sell the cheap AR-15 knockoffs for 300% of what you paid. You did remember to buy some, right?
Oh, wait… Your ilk will be buying them from people like me.
LOLOLOLOL
jony101 commented:
that pedophile has been in power too long, tyrants never want to leave peacefully. Do the russian people have the fortitude to do what has to be done? I doubt it, another name for refugees is “cowards”.
tommy mc donnell commented:
if must break CNN’s heart to have to report this story.
Molon Labe commented:
God Putin must employ Axelrod.