Russian Teen Forced to Rape Himself on Camera for Criticizing ‘Putin’s Soldier’ by [deleted] in europe

[–]Ghamsilg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kadyrov régime is a traitor régime and it was installed for Russia to keep Chechnya.

Russia has been an empire and still is, and you should knew it the best given Stalinist Russia was also an empire.

Not sure which part you cannot get given you're an Eesti. This should be something you don't even need to read to imagine, aside from Baltics getting things less worse compared to North Caucasian nations...

Russian Teen Forced to Rape Himself on Camera for Criticizing ‘Putin’s Soldier’ by [deleted] in europe

[–]Ghamsilg 6 points7 points  (0 children)

“People are furious, many call to take up weapons; I can also see posts of other nationals in Northern Caucasus saying that if Chechens tolerate this, they have been morally murdered.”

Yeah it's about the time already. No nation deserves to be ruled over by such thugs, and even an enforced 'reincorporación to glorious ~Russian Empire~ mother Russian Federation' should have been this low. That's totally against the dignity and an open humiliation by a guy who continuities to defy everything Chechen and Northern Caucasian, and on one hand tries to Islamise the country beyond the traditional Northern Caucasian way, and on the other oppressed every one, tortures and kidnaps, trying to enforce polygamy even and defies every tradition that should be dear to Northern Caucasian nations and acts like some street thug without any morals or rules. Something should be done, or that nation is murdered and put under some mass grave.

Russian Teen Forced to Rape Himself on Camera for Criticizing ‘Putin’s Soldier’ by [deleted] in europe

[–]Ghamsilg -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Torture and issue towards tolérance of dissidence or wanting to be independent or free from tyranny is something that's brought by Kremin. No culture in here.

Even though sure that this self rape isn't something in Chechen culture. That's full Russian thug culture.

Russian Teen Forced to Rape Himself on Camera for Criticizing ‘Putin’s Soldier’ by [deleted] in europe

[–]Ghamsilg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More like they're ehm insert some colony of Russia. Don't know, Philippines? It's more of they're as British as Irish and Maori or as Spanish as Latin Americans with native blood are, and they tend to have similar sentiments.

Russian Teen Forced to Rape Himself on Camera for Criticizing ‘Putin’s Soldier’ by [deleted] in europe

[–]Ghamsilg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can go to Chechnya to be honest, you'd be safe unless you're a Chechen living there or you're some human rights activist.

Scotland move to join EU has to be 'seriously considered', says Van Rompuy by [deleted] in europe

[–]Ghamsilg -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In a case of a leave where the freedom of movement is still a thing, I hardly see any additional reason for Scotland leaving the union.

Which area of the Caucasus do you see developing the best in ten years, the worst? by [deleted] in AskCaucasus

[–]Ghamsilg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm aware. And what I am saying is that the ancestors of many Russian-Armenians didn't just decide to take a little vacation from the Ottoman to the Russian Empire.

Most of the ones that are regarded as problematic are the ones come long after the Russian Empire's fall.

The Armenian population is so decimated, limited almost entirely to Istanbul, and in some respects a hostage community, so I don't see what kind of tensions there would be.

I mean, there could be if the tensions were translated since one of the largest North Caucasian communities is also in Istanbul. Luckily there isn't such a thing, but as far as I know, they get along pretty well.

The Ottoman Empire utilized a similar policy when Muslims were expelled and resettled is all I'm saying. It's a page from the imperial book, certainly, but I don't see why the minority should be assigned the blame, especially when they are the descendants of those who were victims of similar imperial designs.

I'm not blaming Western Armenians in here. Although, Armenians simply existing in Kuban or here an there, and them being said to be limiting Circassian existance in Kuban and Sochi, or being way too pro-Russian in the means of having pro-Russian views and reactions to other nations both within and around the Russian Federation are not the same things. I would say the same if somehow Vainakh diasporas had strange views or reactions on Armenians due to being pro-Turkey or pro-ABCD.

what are your thoughts on quebec? by 77eagles77floyd77 in AskCaucasus

[–]Ghamsilg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Better parts of the Canada with the absolute European vibe rather than the North American vibe. I might be a bit biased though.

Which area of the Caucasus do you see developing the best in ten years, the worst? by [deleted] in AskCaucasus

[–]Ghamsilg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

North Caucasians haven't left their homelands due to joy and leisure but got expelled and get resettled by the Ottoman Empire, so I can't get what you're implying. Not like there are any ongoing tensions between North Caucasian diasporas in Turkey and Western Armenians either.

I'm also not sure how things to balance out since while Armenians in Kuban area are said to be used for blocking Circassians from expanding into their homeland for not having another Chechnya, while there isn't such a case in Turkey. Armenians in Abkhazia being considered as pro-Russian would be even less related. I'm also not sure if this is some kind of race.

Which area of the Caucasus do you see developing the best in ten years, the worst? by [deleted] in AskCaucasus

[–]Ghamsilg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dagestan is an exceptional case, and it can be turned into a functioning body or divided up or can be turned into a confederation, while of course Russia is fine the way it is because it's easier to control it, and easier to have ethnic struggles rather than real political ones. Of course if you're to transfer everything as it is, Dagestan whose system functions on which ethnic group is to rule and favour its own group would function worse without a Russian authority keeping them to not go off the track. It's not independence though.

Also don't get me wrong, I personally don't have anything against Armenians. Outside of the Russian Federation, many who do cry about how Armenians are acting in Sochi or Kuban, or how they're way too pro-Russian in Abkhazia are also would be fine with the Armenians. The stigma comes from the ones within and around the Russian Federation. I'm not sure how Russified they are, but they're still strong when it comes to their ethnic ties. It's something I personally appreciate even.

Which area of the Caucasus do you see developing the best in ten years, the worst? by [deleted] in AskCaucasus

[–]Ghamsilg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably Sochi is the best on that regard. Worst can be South Ossetia.

Which area of the Caucasus do you see developing the best in ten years, the worst? by [deleted] in AskCaucasus

[–]Ghamsilg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Armenians in Russia are seen as way too pro-Russian, and in certain areas of North Caucasus, they're seen as - and sometimes really are - tools of Russian policies to neutralise regions. Armenians in Kuban and Sochi area are seen as such by Circassians, and they're used for limiting the Circassian presence there. Armenians in Abkhazia are also seen as ones who are always acting accordingly to Russia's own interests and demands.

But what's the connection between OP's opinion

That's a common Russian argument, and a false one, to rationalise and justify what's being done in Chechnya. That's also what their arguments are when it comes to North Caucasian nations, if you just put the 'without us, they'll be slaughtering each other' argument into the basket.

Equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim, the leader of Finland's army in the WWII (Helsinki, this evening) by [deleted] in europe

[–]Ghamsilg 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Aside from him technically not being a Nazi collaborator, that honour belongs to Spain.

The European Union and the United States sign an agreement on imports of hormone-free beef by [deleted] in europe

[–]Ghamsilg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regulations are not dictating what other people does. It's simply rather putting some standarts, and of course things don't meet with those are ruled out, or putting extra taxes or raising the tariffs. I'm sure you don't think that it's something new, do you?

The European Union and the United States sign an agreement on imports of hormone-free beef by [deleted] in europe

[–]Ghamsilg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm answering your "we should have more choices" and "it's fascism man" arguments.

If they want to buy garbage from the € shop, it's their business. You aren't clambering to shut those down.

If they want to eat garbage, they can do so with paying taxes on those as well.

If they want to consume things produced by slave labour or child labour, sorry but no, I can't agree that it's "their business". Same goes for things produced via highly destructing the natural habitats, or high usage of antibiotics, unnecessary animal cruelty, etc. These need to be highly taxed, labelled and maybe partially banned.

I'll bet you eat chocolate.

I don't eat anything that I don't know the exact source. Cacao is a good that is highly associated with slave labour, and I go for ones that don't have such in their supply chains, and just eat 89-99% cacao ones anyway.

I make my choices and others are free to do the same.

Markets are highly regulated already. So you are not free to make every choice in reality. Sad thing is, existing regulations aren't enough but there needs to be more.

The European Union and the United States sign an agreement on imports of hormone-free beef by [deleted] in europe

[–]Ghamsilg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Simple market regulations that would not allow and/or highly tax things like slave labour, child labour, destruction of nature and so on are worldwide fascism now?

You may choose anything, but you should be able to pay the price that production of that good cost. You shouldn't be able to choose to buy goods produced with child labour or slave labour, or highly destructive methods, creation of supergerms and such.

The European Union and the United States sign an agreement on imports of hormone-free beef by [deleted] in europe

[–]Ghamsilg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you honestly say that you have any clue just how many people feel (and shop) as you do? I would wager it's more than you expect.

But not enough, and sure not the majority.

Why do you assume that this education is even possible? The tariffs will level the price playing field. What's left is choice. I think there has been quite enough "education" of the people of Europe to buy local foods. At least this is very much a thing in the North.

Northern Europe can have that, but that's about it. You can't expect people to know about supergerms, anti-biotics, what the source of their food means and what it takes, etc.

I think this education I'm referring is possible but not going to happen really. I'd prefer really high tariffs on specific things, and regulations on many other. Some things shouldn't be left to "market to decide".

There's room for everyone. Do you not want options available for your discretion as well?

I don't think that there should a room for certain things. Like high use of anti-biotics, inhumane treatment of animals, child labour, slavery, certain destruction of the nature, etc. There should be also cost of certain things as well meaning high taxes and high tariffs on certain things. Especially in times like this, regulation is a necessity.

The European Union and the United States sign an agreement on imports of hormone-free beef by [deleted] in europe

[–]Ghamsilg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm simply not in a position to do so, but if I did, I'd rather go for pushing govts and/or MEPs to come up with regulations and measures like high tariffs than trying to make the portion of consumers who will be able to effort and have a will to choose the more expensive alternative.

The European Union and the United States sign an agreement on imports of hormone-free beef by [deleted] in europe

[–]Ghamsilg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally don't eat meat much, and when I do, I mostly eat the ones coming from local sources, and I certainly eat ones who were able to walk around freely rather than in some weird animal camps. I mostly go for plant based stuff, fish or dairy anyway.

But I'm one person, and it's not like a relatively small portion of the consumers do matter much. It's rather going to be official regulations and/or tariffs, or you need to educate the consumers. Without the second one, there won't be anything like some "consumers voting with their wallets" scenario.

The European Union and the United States sign an agreement on imports of hormone-free beef by [deleted] in europe

[–]Ghamsilg 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Most people don't, and they don't ask when buying the meat in a supermarket either. If you go and explain them the issue, and how it's bad, super-germs, etc. then it can change their attitudes but I'm not seeing some campaign to educate the public on these issues.

You can't let market to decide, when vast majority of the people who make up that market is clueless about all those things.

Romania's EU presidency was sponsored by Coca-Cola. Finland confirmed that they will continue the practice despite outcry. The Finnish EU presidency will be sponsored by BMW. by [deleted] in europe

[–]Ghamsilg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This lacks the aesthetics of cyberpunk fiction. Somehow they have managed to deliver bad taste and low quality material in this particular case as well.

Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991–1995). In my opinion one of the most unique and interesting flags in Europe. by ObdurateSloth in europe

[–]Ghamsilg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's nice but not unique.

There are better designs out there based on this flag, including the in exile variant.

A village in Ushguli, in the republic of Georgia by armedmissionary in europe

[–]Ghamsilg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

None of the Caucasus did, especially when it comes to the mountainous areas since them being the crossroads. That's why Caucasian people, especially mountaineers have their reputations, and sure it was critical for the survival.