Thursday, February 19, 2009

Russian Political-Economic Protest

The political adage, "It's the Economy, Stupid," may also be true in Russia. Did this protest take the government by surprise? Did the government decide to allow it for some reason? Or does this help provide an explanation for coming policy changes?

The BBC reports on this Vladivostok uprising late last month. Hit the headlines to link you to the stories. The BBC has film of the protest.

Thousands protest in Russian east

"Several thousand people have held a rally in Russia's Far East, demanding the government resign over the country's growing economic problems.

"The protesters in Vladivostok blamed Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's cabinet for mismanaging the economy and suppressing political dissent.

"The rally - which passed off peacefully - was the first in a series of protests expected in Russia on Saturday...

"Such protests were unthinkable just a few months ago as the economy boomed with record high oil prices and as the Kremlin tightened its grip over almost all aspects of society, the BBC's Richard Galpin in Moscow says...

"The anti-government demonstration in Vladivostok was called by the Communist Party...

"In a separate demonstration in Vladivostock, thousands of supporters of the ruling United Russia held a rally in support of the government."


Russian stability threatened by anger over economy

"The financial crisis is threatening to destabilise Russia amid unprecedented calls for the resignation of Vladimir Putin and his government...

"According to opinion polls, Mr Putin remains popular, enjoying an approval rating of 83 per cent. Even now, with the economy under strain, there is no sign of a challenger, who could usurp his place in the heart of most Russians...

"Seeking to show his affection among the people remained undimmed, Mr Putin's ruling party is forcing factory workers in to holding public rallies of loyalty this week that will proclaim the prime minister's wisdom and munificence..."

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Along with Russia's protests of their economic situation, many Americans feel that the government is interfering too much with the economy. Santelli speaks for a lot of people who do not feel that it is right for them to pay for the mistakes of others.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1039849853&play=1

Anonymous said...

Along with Russia's protests about their economic situation, there are many Americans here at home who feel the the government is interfering too much with the economy. Today Rick Santelli spoke out for many who feel that they should not have to pay for those who made poor mistakes.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1039849853&play=1

And when help from the government is offered, how can those who will try to succeed be differentiated from those who will only land themselves in a hole again?

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