Russia reaches out to Europe's far-right parties

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20141213/eu--russia_reaches_out-314f993d1b.html ^ | 13 Dec 14 | By GEORGE JAHN and ELAINE GANLEY

[elhombrelibre]

VIENNA (AP) — A Russian loan to France's National Front. Invitations to Moscow for leaders of Austria's Freedom Party. Praise for Vladimir Putin from the head of Britain's anti-European Union party.

As the diplomatic chill over Ukraine deepens, the Kremlin seems keener than ever to enlist Europe's far-right parties in its campaign for influence in the West, seeking new relationships based largely on shared concern over the growing clout of the EU.

Russia fears that the EU and NATO could spread to countries it considers part of its sphere of influence. And it has repeatedly served notice that it will not tolerate that scenario, most recently with its Ukraine campaign.

Europe's right-wing and populist parties, meanwhile, see a robust EU as contrary to their vision of Europe as a loose union of strong national states. And some regard the EU as a toady to America.

[elhombrelibre]

Dupes and paid agents support Putin.

[junta]

Standards demand that you use the word “racists” to be totally effective, please be effective and use the word “racist(s)”

[elhombrelibre]

I didn’t write the article. If you think these parties are racist, you can identify them as such.

[dfwgator]

Le Pen is also in Russia’s pocket.

[icwhatudo]

Damn racists and homophobes! Extreme right wingers! All should bow down the the EU. All hail the EU!

[lavaroise]

The sheeps running to the wolves because the coyotes scare them. Smh

[Mariner]

Most folks don't see this threat for what it is.

This is a long-term strategic threat to Western Liberalism.

Ideas matter. Immensely.

[mac_truck]

Statist boot-lickers support the EU.

[ansel12]

You think Putin is the new Reagan, or my hope as a conservative American?

[MUDDOG]

Le Pen is also in Russia’s pocket.

Not surprising, with Putin's Flair.

[elhombrelibre]

And brainless morons support Putin.

[FreeReign]

Europe's far right is clueless about liberty.

They and Putin have more in common with the left then they do with the tea party for example.

[elhombrelibre]

You can oppose the EU, Obama, and Putin. You’re not forced to support Putin because the EU is a mess.

[Berlin_Freeper]

[johnny reb]

My test is: Would Putin allow a second amendment in Russia VERY doubtful. Would ANY other government in the whole world allow for it's citizens to “Keep and Bear Arms”like America? The answer is HELL NO! You are right Europe IS clueless about Liberty. Left or right socialism is tyranny!

[nomad]

But I read an article on Drudge a few days ago that stated they are going to allow CCW permits in order to help the citizens defend themselves. Research it yourself.

[Salman]

"Far right" in Europe == nationalist.

There aren't any non-socialists of any consequence.

[Mariner]

I should have used a small (l)iberalism.

No, Putin is a murderous Fascist who wants to lead Europe on a war against all we hold dear.

[ansel12]

No, you research it, it is your claim.

[ansel12]

You may be right, much of the reporting said that they changed the law to allow carrying a “rifle” for self defense, but many sources are saying it allows for concealed pistols.