I know, I know, I've been really bad about posting updates the last few weeks. I am technically back in the states, but not really home yet. I've been busy meeting up with old friends and hanging out with family, so there's not been a need for updates; on the other hand, I haven't had terribly much downtime to plan out new post topics either, which is why things have been pretty quiet on the blogfront.
I'm flying home this coming Monday, so I sincerely doubt there'll be a post up then, unless it's something along the lines of "what's wrong with airports these days, and what needs to be changed to return to a rational state of business." Lengthy title, but I may just have to do that one someday... Anyhow! Things should return to normal (i.e. Monday and Friday postings) as of this coming Friday, the 24th, with a return to FTPs. Until then, here's something to consider:
Remember this post about the (lack of justice in the) Russian Judicial system? The members of the band Pussy Riots have since been sentenced, having been found guilty of "hooliganism motivated by religious hatred," an interesting verdict, considering the song they were singing was an appeal to the Virgin Mary to cast Putin out of Russia. Reading any number of news articles about the trial will expose any number of the gaping holes in Russian justice, but this live feed of the trial, hosted by The Guardian in the UK, shows some of the worst. Here's a clip from the verdict, handed down by the judge, about why feminism creates religious hatred:
Keep in mind, please, that the judge is a woman... that's right, the person who is explaining why gender equality is both supported by the Russian constitution and an illegal vehicle for religious hatred is, herself, one of those pesky unequal people. I presume it's okay for her because she's in a position of power and doesn't have to deal with the radical inequality of pay or potential for being thrown in jail just because a woman's word isn't considered as strong as a man's in court. Fancy!
If you have time, that live feed is a very good way to acquaint yourself to current happenings in Russia. Politicians from both sides of the Duma (basically, the House and Senate combined) tried to attend the trial and were arrested, one even being caught on film while the police beat him inside a van. Artists who supported members of the Pussy Riots have been labelled, libeled, and not-so-politely asked to leave Russia. People who congregated outside the courthouse were arrested, from a 16-year-old to a 60-year-old, and face fines of $9,000 for participating in an "illegal protest," i.e. anything that isn't directly supporting Putin and his regime. Comforting, no? Makes you a little more happy you live in the country you do, no?
Until Friday, then, cheers.
I'm flying home this coming Monday, so I sincerely doubt there'll be a post up then, unless it's something along the lines of "what's wrong with airports these days, and what needs to be changed to return to a rational state of business." Lengthy title, but I may just have to do that one someday... Anyhow! Things should return to normal (i.e. Monday and Friday postings) as of this coming Friday, the 24th, with a return to FTPs. Until then, here's something to consider:
Remember this post about the (lack of justice in the) Russian Judicial system? The members of the band Pussy Riots have since been sentenced, having been found guilty of "hooliganism motivated by religious hatred," an interesting verdict, considering the song they were singing was an appeal to the Virgin Mary to cast Putin out of Russia. Reading any number of news articles about the trial will expose any number of the gaping holes in Russian justice, but this live feed of the trial, hosted by The Guardian in the UK, shows some of the worst. Here's a clip from the verdict, handed down by the judge, about why feminism creates religious hatred:
Keep in mind, please, that the judge is a woman... that's right, the person who is explaining why gender equality is both supported by the Russian constitution and an illegal vehicle for religious hatred is, herself, one of those pesky unequal people. I presume it's okay for her because she's in a position of power and doesn't have to deal with the radical inequality of pay or potential for being thrown in jail just because a woman's word isn't considered as strong as a man's in court. Fancy!
If you have time, that live feed is a very good way to acquaint yourself to current happenings in Russia. Politicians from both sides of the Duma (basically, the House and Senate combined) tried to attend the trial and were arrested, one even being caught on film while the police beat him inside a van. Artists who supported members of the Pussy Riots have been labelled, libeled, and not-so-politely asked to leave Russia. People who congregated outside the courthouse were arrested, from a 16-year-old to a 60-year-old, and face fines of $9,000 for participating in an "illegal protest," i.e. anything that isn't directly supporting Putin and his regime. Comforting, no? Makes you a little more happy you live in the country you do, no?
Until Friday, then, cheers.
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