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10-09-2006, 08:02 AM | #1 |
Flocci Non Facio
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A Brave Lady Dies...
Anna Politkovskaya was shot this weekend. I remember seeing her in documentary on our TV about the independent press in Russia last year. Her being a critic of Putin was always in danger and I admired her courage to continue her brave crusade in Russia. Whilst looking I was thinking, how long will she stay alive? Well, this weekend came the answer. A sad loss, a very courageous lady...
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10-09-2006, 12:56 PM | #2 |
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"You can't win, Darth. If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine..."
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10-10-2006, 08:18 AM | #3 |
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