Comments on: Comrade Kasparov – Charlatan or Bolshevik? http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/2009/03/05/comrade-kasparov/ Anatoly Karlin on Eurasia, geopolitics, and peak oil Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:15:06 +0000 hourly 1 By: The Struggle between Europe and Mankind | Sublime Oblivion http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/2009/03/05/comrade-kasparov/#comment-1975 The Struggle between Europe and Mankind | Sublime Oblivion Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:36:55 +0000 http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/?p=730#comment-1975 [...] Russia as an example, the red Bolsheviks – as well as their rabidly free-market, pro-Western Bolshevik descendants, the liberasts – are excellent illustrations of this entire phenomenon. Both tried their [...] [...] Russia as an example, the red Bolsheviks – as well as their rabidly free-market, pro-Western Bolshevik descendants, the liberasts – are excellent illustrations of this entire phenomenon. Both tried their [...]

]]> By: Responses to common Russophobe “Arguments” | Sublime Oblivion http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/2009/03/05/comrade-kasparov/#comment-1410 Responses to common Russophobe “Arguments” | Sublime Oblivion Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:29:39 +0000 http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/?p=730#comment-1410 [...] we don’t have to waste our time formulating unique responses. It’s not quite as good as my idea for a machine that could automatically write refutations to standard Russophobic tripe, but it’s a [...] [...] we don’t have to waste our time formulating unique responses. It’s not quite as good as my idea for a machine that could automatically write refutations to standard Russophobic tripe, but it’s a [...]

]]> By: Grenade Fishing on the Potomac | Sublime Oblivion http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/2009/03/05/comrade-kasparov/#comment-816 Grenade Fishing on the Potomac | Sublime Oblivion Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:36:49 +0000 http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/?p=730#comment-816 [...] coverage, in the form of the latest op-ed from George F. Will in Potemkin Country. Time to go grenade fishing again, I guess. America’s “progressive” president has some peculiarly retro policies. [...] [...] coverage, in the form of the latest op-ed from George F. Will in Potemkin Country. Time to go grenade fishing again, I guess. America’s “progressive” president has some peculiarly retro policies. [...]

]]> By: Michael Averko http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/2009/03/05/comrade-kasparov/#comment-654 Michael Averko Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:10:38 +0000 http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/?p=730#comment-654 If I recall correctly, they did at one time. I honor your stated activism. What you've communicated about TMT kind of relates to how The WSJ once carried Alexander Cockburn. That said, there're MT op-ed pieces which are reasonable. There's still a noticeable slant. Without naming names, I'll tell a MT story that highlights the bias. Awhile back, some relatively obscure Muslim groups in Russia protested that the Russian emblem was "too Christian." If you look closely, it has three small crosses above the crowns. The TMT reported this matter in a way that favored the anti-Russian emblem position. I submitted a rebuttal noting among other things how Russia's emblem is comparatively less religious than a good number of other flags and emblems. TMT got back to me with a note saying thanks but we don't run such views. Another English language Moscow based venue offered to run the commentary minus a fee. I refused that scenario on the basis that it's a purportedly high pofile venue which should therefore pay. Still yet, a Russian owned and operated Moscow based venue put the piece in the letters section - even though it had a cover letter marked as article submission and noting a fee arrangement. Upon my request, the piece was taken down. I see that Georgy Bovt has been invited to speak at an upcoming DC gathering. I wonder how much he's getting? These points address the not so discussed censorship of how some views clearly pay better than others. If I recall correctly, they did at one time. I honor your stated activism.

What you’ve communicated about TMT kind of relates to how The WSJ once carried Alexander Cockburn.

That said, there’re MT op-ed pieces which are reasonable. There’s still a noticeable slant.

Without naming names, I’ll tell a MT story that highlights the bias.

Awhile back, some relatively obscure Muslim groups in Russia protested that the Russian emblem was “too Christian.” If you look closely, it has three small crosses above the crowns. The TMT reported this matter in a way that favored the anti-Russian emblem position.

I submitted a rebuttal noting among other things how Russia’s emblem is comparatively less religious than a good number of other flags and emblems. TMT got back to me with a note saying thanks but we don’t run such views. Another English language Moscow based venue offered to run the commentary minus a fee. I refused that scenario on the basis that it’s a purportedly high pofile venue which should therefore pay. Still yet, a Russian owned and operated Moscow based venue put the piece in the letters section – even though it had a cover letter marked as article submission and noting a fee arrangement. Upon my request, the piece was taken down.

I see that Georgy Bovt has been invited to speak at an upcoming DC gathering. I wonder how much he’s getting?

These points address the not so discussed censorship of how some views clearly pay better than others.

]]> By: Eric Kraus http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/2009/03/05/comrade-kasparov/#comment-653 Eric Kraus Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:42:51 +0000 http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/?p=730#comment-653 Since Kraus has strongly criticised the Moscow Times in his monthly strategy screed Truth and Beauty - TMT is about as likely to publish my views as to espouse devil worship. Once upon a times, the TMT was actually a very decent newspaper. At the end of the 90s they were bought out by entities close to Menatep, got a visit from Lebedev (which scared the daylights out of several particpants), and more recently - their only decent journalists have been by other, wealthier media, or moved to jobs in finance during the boom. This left the dregs...Alas, it shows. thank god for the Web! Since Kraus has strongly criticised the Moscow Times in his monthly strategy screed Truth and Beauty – TMT is about as likely to publish my views as to espouse devil worship.
Once upon a times, the TMT was actually a very decent newspaper. At the end of the 90s they were bought out by entities close to Menatep, got a visit from Lebedev (which scared the daylights out of several particpants), and more recently – their only decent journalists have been by other, wealthier media, or moved to jobs in finance during the boom. This left the dregs…Alas, it shows. thank god for the Web!

]]> By: Michael Averko http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/2009/03/05/comrade-kasparov/#comment-648 Michael Averko Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:03:13 +0000 http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/?p=730#comment-648 Kind of relating to Gordon's points about The WSJ, note that The Moscow Times (TMT) has a regular columnist staff expressing views that many "Russophiles" (for lack of a better term and for the purpose of shortening this note) aren't often in agreement with. There's a venue which could and (IMO) should get more criticism. In Russia, it's not so influential. On the other hand, it's regularly quoted worldwide. For example, I recall Aaron Brown on CNN doing a global media wrapup. He'd quote papers like Le Monde, Der Spiegel, while presenting TMT as from Russia. It has been influenced by its founder and not so Russia friendly Finnish media entity Sanamat. When people like Kraus and Lozansky periodically appear at TMT, it's done to let some air out of the tires - to show how "objective" they're. Kind of relating to Gordon’s points about The WSJ, note that The Moscow Times (TMT) has a regular columnist staff expressing views that many “Russophiles” (for lack of a better term and for the purpose of shortening this note) aren’t often in agreement with. There’s a venue which could and (IMO) should get more criticism. In Russia, it’s not so influential. On the other hand, it’s regularly quoted worldwide. For example, I recall Aaron Brown on CNN doing a global media wrapup. He’d quote papers like Le Monde, Der Spiegel, while presenting TMT as from Russia. It has been influenced by its founder and not so Russia friendly Finnish media entity Sanamat. When people like Kraus and Lozansky periodically appear at TMT, it’s done to let some air out of the tires – to show how “objective” they’re.

]]> By: Eric Kraus http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/2009/03/05/comrade-kasparov/#comment-646 Eric Kraus Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:38:05 +0000 http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/?p=730#comment-646 Gordon - this is touchingly naive. Whether or not I am a good writer is somewhat beside the point. If not me, there are numerous fine proseists a fair number of whom back Russia's case, at least in certain areas. Think A. Levin. Is it not odd that NOT ONE OF THEM has found his way onto the pages of the WSJ Op Ed pages - while a slew of Russophobes - some of whom are literate, others semi-, and many not at all, are regularly choosen. Do you think this a coincidence? Having promised to forward the e-mail, I have now set myself a difficult task: finding it! I shall try. Gordon – this is touchingly naive.
Whether or not I am a good writer is somewhat beside the point.
If not me, there are numerous fine proseists a fair number of whom back Russia’s case, at least in certain areas. Think A. Levin.
Is it not odd that NOT ONE OF THEM has found his way onto the pages of the WSJ Op Ed pages – while a slew of Russophobes – some of whom are literate, others semi-, and many not at all, are regularly choosen. Do you think this a coincidence?
Having promised to forward the e-mail, I have now set myself a difficult task: finding it! I shall try.

]]> By: Michael Averko http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/2009/03/05/comrade-kasparov/#comment-644 Michael Averko Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:10:31 +0000 http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/?p=730#comment-644 "If not, he should do the research and outline or ghost write pieces that could be sent to friendly counterparts with the credentials ‘worthy’ of a WSJ editorial participant." **** The "credentials" mantra is part of the bias. Who was Mark Steyn before getting picked up? If someone is putting out good originally thought out analysis, with a decent background, he/she should be brought into the process - rather than the same old-same old. That's how the situation is improved. Paper credentials alone aren't the end all. Relying exclusively on that premise is counterproductive for improving the situation. The more fair minded of academics fully acknowledge this point. Privately, I know my share of folks who tire from the relatively high profile wonks wonking off on each other scene. “If not, he should do the research and outline or ghost write pieces that could be sent to friendly counterparts with the credentials ‘worthy’ of a WSJ editorial participant.”

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The “credentials” mantra is part of the bias. Who was Mark Steyn before getting picked up?

If someone is putting out good originally thought out analysis, with a decent background, he/she should be brought into the process – rather than the same old-same old. That’s how the situation is improved. Paper credentials alone aren’t the end all. Relying exclusively on that premise is counterproductive for improving the situation. The more fair minded of academics fully acknowledge this point.

Privately, I know my share of folks who tire from the relatively high profile wonks wonking off on each other scene.

]]> By: Fedia Kriukov http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/2009/03/05/comrade-kasparov/#comment-643 Fedia Kriukov Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:06:58 +0000 http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/?p=730#comment-643 Eric, Would you mind making that email public? I think it would be useful to translate it into Russian and post it on inosmi.ru to go along with their translations of WSJ editorials. Just to add more perspective. Anyway, that's what I'd like to do with it, with your permission, of course. Eric,

Would you mind making that email public? I think it would be useful to translate it into Russian and post it on inosmi.ru to go along with their translations of WSJ editorials. Just to add more perspective. Anyway, that’s what I’d like to do with it, with your permission, of course.

]]> By: "False Dmitry" ("Лжедмитрий") http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/2009/03/05/comrade-kasparov/#comment-638 "False Dmitry" ("Лжедмитрий") Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:54:38 +0000 http://www.sublimeoblivion.com/?p=730#comment-638 An interesting article about the split between Kasparov and Limonov: Каспаров бросил Лимонова в метро http://www.dni.ru/polit/2009/3/11/161346.html From now on Kasparov will organize his own "micro-marches" of "Nesoglasnye". What a shame. An interesting article about the split between Kasparov and Limonov:

Каспаров бросил Лимонова в метро

http://www.dni.ru/polit/2009/3/11/161346.html

From now on Kasparov will organize his own “micro-marches” of “Nesoglasnye”.

What a shame.

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