‘US uses double standards in election criticisms’
Protests are a good sign for Russia's political life, while American criticism of Russian parliamentary election – though outwardly reasonable – could have a more sinister side, political science professor Gerhard Mangott told RT.
Discontent with parliamentary election results caused Moscow's largest protest in years. The rally went peacefully, in contrast to the spontaneous and unsanctioned rallies on poll day – which followed Washington's statement that the election was neither free nor fair.
Gerhard Mangott, Professor of Political Science at Innsbruck University, said that while Saturday’s rally is an encouraging example of democracy at work, it lacks the political substance necessary to form a political agenda alternative to that of the ruling government..... MORE
Source: RT.com
URL: http://rt.com/news/us-double-standards-election-521/
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sabihin mo pa, yung 2000 (and 2004) polls diyan sa kalbong agila ay madaya din. check out "hacking democracy" pls. isa pa, ang mga halalang pinakikialam ng dmnyong amerika tulad ng 2010 hocus pcos sa pinas na planado ng CIA, gloria arrobo, at kampo ni abs (pinky aquino-abellada)
"“Is it because the US has strong economic and geostrategic interests in the region?” he asked.
"“It’s fair to raise questions as to whether there have been manipulations or falsifications. However," Mangott continued, "if you apply double standards – as the US government has and some other governments do – it’s fair to ask: are there any additional objectives behind those criticisms?”"
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