Source: h**p://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,787414,00.html (replace * by t)
The Kremlin-backed United Russia party is getting ready for the final phase of campaigning ahead of December's parliamentary election. But allegations of manipulation are likely to overshadow Friday's party convention. Critics accuse Vladimir Putin of stifling democracy to ensure he and his cronies stay in power.
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Eleven weeks before the election, it is already clear that, once again, Russia will see an election campaign that doesn't deserve the name. The only things that are open about the "open competition" President Medvedev has called for are the blouses of the so-called "Medvedev Girls" and the young women in the "Putin Army" -- two groups that are using scantily clad women to campaign for their respective candidates.
In a macho country like Russia, this not only attracts attention, but also diverts the public's attention away from the fact that there are no longer any political debates. The decision as to whether Medvedev will be allowed to remain president or whether Putin will run again is also being made behind closed doors. The prime minister, Russia's real leader, will have the final say on the matter. Political observers hope that the United Russia convention this week will at least offer a hint as to which of the two politicians will be the next president.
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Interesting to note the new use of women. Infact, there are videos ads that highlight some skin of these women. Very interesting and creative use of women for political purposes, I might add![[Image: biggrin.gif]](https://rooshvforum.network/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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The Kremlin-backed United Russia party is getting ready for the final phase of campaigning ahead of December's parliamentary election. But allegations of manipulation are likely to overshadow Friday's party convention. Critics accuse Vladimir Putin of stifling democracy to ensure he and his cronies stay in power.
[blah blah blah]
Eleven weeks before the election, it is already clear that, once again, Russia will see an election campaign that doesn't deserve the name. The only things that are open about the "open competition" President Medvedev has called for are the blouses of the so-called "Medvedev Girls" and the young women in the "Putin Army" -- two groups that are using scantily clad women to campaign for their respective candidates.
In a macho country like Russia, this not only attracts attention, but also diverts the public's attention away from the fact that there are no longer any political debates. The decision as to whether Medvedev will be allowed to remain president or whether Putin will run again is also being made behind closed doors. The prime minister, Russia's real leader, will have the final say on the matter. Political observers hope that the United Russia convention this week will at least offer a hint as to which of the two politicians will be the next president.
[blah blah blah]
Interesting to note the new use of women. Infact, there are videos ads that highlight some skin of these women. Very interesting and creative use of women for political purposes, I might add
