Natalia Antonova

CNN quotes Global Voices, honest opinions on South Ossetia abound

Somebody farking pinch me! I had to find this one via my friends in the Russian/Ukrainan LJ-sphere. I have to say that it is a damn good round-up of thoughts regarding Russia-George-South Ossetia. It’s also short and sweet. It’s great that it’s being featured on CNN. I toast Global Voices with my instant coffee, andContinue reading “CNN quotes Global Voices, honest opinions on South Ossetia abound”

What moral authority do George W. Bush and Condoleeza Rice have?

Oh, that’s right, none whatsoever. If I wanted to hear guidance and opinion on the Russia-Georgia debacle, I’d fish a mongrel cat out of the trash-bin and listen to its theories before I’d listen to these two. What does the President of the Republic of Burundi think about this situation? His opinion ought to matterContinue reading “What moral authority do George W. Bush and Condoleeza Rice have?”

For Caroline, because not all of YOUR likes are MY likes

OK, so Caroline got called a “frigid bitch” because there was a picture that made her uncomfortable. Now, I honestly wasn’t bothered by said picture, even if the (very much) adult models could be interpreted to look somewhat underage. But Caroline has the right to her opinion. And I believe she’s been both humble andContinue reading “For Caroline, because not all of YOUR likes are MY likes”

Russia doesn’t want Nato on its doorstep. Georgia doesn’t want lawlessness.

Here’s a quote from the BBC this morning, Arriving on the border on Saturday, Vladimir Putin declared it was unlikely now that South Ossetia would reintegrate with the rest of Georgia. This is precisely the outcome Georgia was trying to avoid. Does anyone reeeeally think that South Ossetia is going to reintegrate with Georgia afterContinue reading “Russia doesn’t want Nato on its doorstep. Georgia doesn’t want lawlessness.”