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Hundreds – and possibly thousands – of Alsynov’s supporters initially gathered in front of the courthouse on Monday when closing arguments were delivered in the case. The Russian independent news outlet Agentstvo reported that it was one of the biggest protests in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, which has brought about more restrictive laws and an intensified crackdown on dissent.

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[–] [email protected] 33 points 8 months ago (3 children)

I feel like protests just don't cut it anymore. Governments don't listen to their people. They listen to money, or force.

[–] A_cook_not_a_chef 25 points 8 months ago (3 children)

It's time for guillotines to come back.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I can't help but think that's why Putin invaded Ukraine. He needed something to keep the masses distracted. He's afraid that he'll get assassinated if he ever leaves power, whether voluntarily or by violent overthrow.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago

Additionally, Ukraine is an example of protests working. A dangerous precedent to set for a country whose national myth claims that “Ukrainians are weird Russians”.

[–] A_cook_not_a_chef 7 points 8 months ago

Definitely agreed. I don't see how he can leave power alive. And war does buoy support for a leader (Bush Jr, Nixon,etc). Putin has a lot to answer for domestically.

[–] Cannibal_MoshpitV3 4 points 8 months ago

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[–] worldsayshi 13 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Governments listen to people that succeed at acting in unison. Individuals can be dealt with swiftly but populations can overturn any government.

Coordinating populations is the hard part if you want revolution. Manipulating populations and their ability to coordinate is your bread and butter if you want to oppress.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Look at Belarus, huge numbers of people coming out together resulted in zero change.

Protesting is what the states want.

Active revolution is the only solution.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

It's no use anymore. Police have been militarized all over the world and have become a force of repression.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

As much as I hate Mao, there's some truth in power from barrels. Militaries can still be turned, but there needs to be some idea and I just don't see that yet with the state of Russian opposition, both civil and military.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago

protests like that really just serve to raise awareness...
let's the government know people are very pissed, and let's other pissed citizens know they're not alone...
and makes unaware citizens aware of the problem...
it's a great start, but doesn't solve anything on its own