Stalin's purge 1937 remembered in Russia

AP ^ | Jul. 25, 2007 | BAGILA BUKHARBAYEVA

[Jaysun]

President Vladimir Putin said last month that although the 1937 purge was one of the most notorious episodes of the Stalin era, no one should try to make Russia feel guilty about it because "in other countries even worse things happened."

Good one Vlad.

[spanalot]

Did the US kill 100 million in the last century? I dont think so?

[WilliamofCarmichael]

Headline: Moscow. 1937,

"Stalin rewards millions as citizens board for extended vacations in rural paradise," By Walter Durante. New York Times.

"NYT editors: 'The Soviet Union: the example for World!' see page . . . ."

[Fledermaus]

Hillary is jealous.

[skinkinthegrass]

...coming to an federal election near you, Sen. $hrillary “Sose” Klintoon.

[skinkinthegrass]

What was the common thread between all these countries? Answer: Socialism

Indeed...>80+ million deaths...
and the 'Toons' say, "It wasn't given a real chance."

[Jacquerie]

Putin, suggested the United States' use of atomic weapons against Japan at the end of World War II was worse.

Only those with a "D" after their name, in academentia and old media agree.

[nw_arizona_granny]

Ping.

[Larry Lucido]

Large-scale arrests of Communist Party members began in 1934 and seemed to reach a crescendo in 1936-37

The only silver lining to an otherwise very dark clould - some of those who lost their lives were fellow communist bastards.

[VOA]

It was an Evil Empire.
And could be on the fast-track to regain that status.

[caver]

At least he’s consistent with other communists. They’re all liars.

[Thunder90]

I heard that Putin is thinking about bringing back the 1917 revolution day to “Inspire pride within the Russian people”.

[Thunder90]

Stalin lived as a Russian, spoke Russian, and embraced the Russian culture. Therefore, he was a Russian.

[ozzymandus]

He was a Georgian, and held Russians in contempt.

[Thunder90]

He killed Georgians too!!!

[Thunder90]

<>Putin, suggested the United States' use of atomic weapons against Japan at the end of World War II was worse.

Only those with a "D" after their name, in academentia and old media agree.

The Soviet Union wanted to invade Japan itself. We stopped that by making Japan surrender with the Atomic bombs.

[ozzymandus]

Where did I say he didn’t??

[tetuhe1898]

Congratulations! You have just won the Stupidest Poster of the Month Reward. Carry on, Thunder!

[Thunder90]

Pong.

[RusIvan]

But they sure as hell raped a lot of German Frauleins on their march to Berlin.==

But let those freilens live:). When germans marched on Moscow they raped and killed. SO none today to complian.