Comments on: Did Condé Nast Kill the Story of the Year to Appease Putin? http://pjmedia.com/blog/did-conde-nast-kill-the-story-of-the-year-to-appease-putin/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:26:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: narciso http://pjmedia.com/blog/did-conde-nast-kill-the-story-of-the-year-to-appease-putin/#comment-395533 narciso Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:30:48 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=66315#comment-395533 The Second Chechen war, led in part to 9/11, the likes of Al Midhar, Al Hazmi, Moussaoui all were tied to that effort. and it begat Nord Ost and Beslan. But we know well the caliber of Conde Nast, printing either libelous garbage (which a certain essayist tried to rationalize recently) or fulsome encomiums to others. No one seriously challenges the siloviki The Second Chechen war, led in part to 9/11, the likes of Al Midhar, Al Hazmi, Moussaoui
all were tied to that effort. and it begat
Nord Ost and Beslan. But we know well the caliber of Conde Nast, printing either libelous
garbage (which a certain essayist tried to rationalize recently) or fulsome encomiums to
others. No one seriously challenges the siloviki

]]> By: Political Dissident http://pjmedia.com/blog/did-conde-nast-kill-the-story-of-the-year-to-appease-putin/#comment-394841 Political Dissident Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:26:16 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=66315#comment-394841 Re: #22 FSB counter-terrorism matters can be reasonably considered as confidential. As noted, the Russian government didn't need to create a pretext for taking action in the second Chechen war of the last decade. Re: #22

FSB counter-terrorism matters can be reasonably considered as confidential.

As noted, the Russian government didn’t need to create a pretext for taking action in the second Chechen war of the last decade.

]]> By: Kim Zigfeld http://pjmedia.com/blog/did-conde-nast-kill-the-story-of-the-year-to-appease-putin/#comment-394818 Kim Zigfeld Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:21:17 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=66315#comment-394818 Anderson has given a detailed interview to Radio Free Europe: http://www.rferl.org/content/US_Journalist_Shocked_By_Decision_To_Censor_Putin_Article/1818296.html Anderson has given a detailed interview to Radio Free Europe:

http://www.rferl.org/content/US_Journalist_Shocked_By_Decision_To_Censor_Putin_Article/1818296.html

]]> By: Danee Garone http://pjmedia.com/blog/did-conde-nast-kill-the-story-of-the-year-to-appease-putin/#comment-394738 Danee Garone Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:05:54 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=66315#comment-394738 Sometimes I wonder if I'm the only one who sees the threats from nations around the world, especially Russia. I don't understand why people would doubt a nation that was a Communist Superpower only 20 years ago. They still retain vast sums of weapons and resources and most of the people alive during the Soviet Union's existence, still live now and probably harbor the anit-American indoctrination they were brought up with. Sometimes I wonder if I’m the only one who sees the threats from nations around the world, especially Russia. I don’t understand why people would doubt a nation that was a Communist Superpower only 20 years ago. They still retain vast sums of weapons and resources and most of the people alive during the Soviet Union’s existence, still live now and probably harbor the anit-American indoctrination they were brought up with.

]]> By: penny http://pjmedia.com/blog/did-conde-nast-kill-the-story-of-the-year-to-appease-putin/#comment-394678 penny Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:55:42 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=66315#comment-394678 <i>Is it so unreasonable for a Russian government agency to seek keeping confidential an anti-terrorist training operation – the manner of which might’ve been based on intelligence information regarding possible terrorist acts?</i> That's a distraction from the issue that Putin has the power to initiate a public investigation into the '99 apt bombing. He's a FSB guy and certainly knows where to sniff out the skeletons. But, like every high profile murderous mishap or botched rescue in Russia whether is was Beslin, the Moscow theater or Anna Politskaya's murder nothing is ever honestly investigated or resolved. Politskaya's family not being dupes had denounced the second trial of her alleged assailants knowing full well that the investigation in the first trial was a sham. They understand that the real culprit is much farther up the food chain. The second trail has been put on hold. I noticed that you have hit most of the Kremlin themed talking points. Is it so unreasonable for a Russian government agency to seek keeping confidential an anti-terrorist training operation – the manner of which might’ve been based on intelligence information regarding possible terrorist acts?

That’s a distraction from the issue that Putin has the power to initiate a public investigation into the ’99 apt bombing. He’s a FSB guy and certainly knows where to sniff out the skeletons. But, like every high profile murderous mishap or botched rescue in Russia whether is was Beslin, the Moscow theater or Anna Politskaya’s murder nothing is ever honestly investigated or resolved.

Politskaya’s family not being dupes had denounced the second trial of her alleged assailants knowing full well that the investigation in the first trial was a sham. They understand that the real culprit is much farther up the food chain. The second trail has been put on hold.

I noticed that you have hit most of the Kremlin themed talking points.

]]> By: Political Dissident http://pjmedia.com/blog/did-conde-nast-kill-the-story-of-the-year-to-appease-putin/#comment-394424 Political Dissident Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:22:07 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=66315#comment-394424 Concerning some recent commentary related to the 2nd Chechen war of the last decade: - Russia didn't need to create a pretext as Chechnya was clearly spiraling out of control. - Is it so unreasonable for a Russian government agency to seek keeping confidential an anti-terrorist training operation - the manner of which might've been based on intelligence information regarding possible terrorist acts? - In usage, how popular is the explosive in the mentioned FSB training exercise, that's also said to have been later utilized in the bombing of living quarters with civilians in them? - On the matter of conspiracy theories, the suggested "censorship" against a non-Russian article supporting Russian government involvement in the killing of civilians was perhaps done to portray the image of evil Russia's tentacles abroad. Meantime, the other kind of "censorship" continues to get little if any attention. At some relatively high profile English language venues, this includes one-sidedly negative articles against Nikita Mikhalkov and historically challenged anti-Russian/Ukrainian nationalist pieces. Concerning some recent commentary related to the 2nd Chechen war of the last decade:

- Russia didn’t need to create a pretext as Chechnya was clearly spiraling out of control.

- Is it so unreasonable for a Russian government agency to seek keeping confidential an anti-terrorist training operation – the manner of which might’ve been based on intelligence information regarding possible terrorist acts?

- In usage, how popular is the explosive in the mentioned FSB training exercise, that’s also said to have been later utilized in the bombing of living quarters with civilians in them?

- On the matter of conspiracy theories, the suggested “censorship” against a non-Russian article supporting Russian government involvement in the killing of civilians was perhaps done to portray the image of evil Russia’s tentacles abroad.

Meantime, the other kind of “censorship” continues to get little if any attention. At some relatively high profile English language venues, this includes one-sidedly negative articles against Nikita Mikhalkov and historically challenged anti-Russian/Ukrainian nationalist pieces.

]]> By: deepthought http://pjmedia.com/blog/did-conde-nast-kill-the-story-of-the-year-to-appease-putin/#comment-394160 deepthought Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:08:27 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=66315#comment-394160 #15 texredbud: The full quote is: <i>"I looked the man in the eye. I found him to be very straight forward and trustworthy and we had a very good dialogue. "I was able to get a sense of his soul. "He's a man deeply committed to his country and the best interests of his country and I appreciate very much the frank dialogue and that's the beginning of a very constructive relationship," Mr Bush said.</i> http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/1392791.stm Apparently Bush did find something good about Putin's soul if he found he him to be "straight forward" and "trustworthy" and "deeply committed to his country and the best interests of his country." Based on his record and actions, Putin is more committed to his best interests and not the Russian people. I wouldn't put it past an ex-KGB officer to "break a few eggs to make an omelet.” #15 texredbud:

The full quote is:

“I looked the man in the eye. I found him to be very straight forward and trustworthy and we had a very good dialogue.

“I was able to get a sense of his soul.

“He’s a man deeply committed to his country and the best interests of his country and I appreciate very much the frank dialogue and that’s the beginning of a very constructive relationship,” Mr Bush said.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/1392791.stm

Apparently Bush did find something good about Putin’s soul if he found he him to be “straight forward” and “trustworthy” and “deeply committed to his country and the best interests of his country.” Based on his record and actions, Putin is more committed to his best interests and not the Russian people. I wouldn’t put it past an ex-KGB officer to “break a few eggs to make an omelet.”

]]> By: Kim Zigfeld http://pjmedia.com/blog/did-conde-nast-kill-the-story-of-the-year-to-appease-putin/#comment-394057 Kim Zigfeld Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:52:11 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=66315#comment-394057 If you'd like to read more of Scott Anderson's thoughts on the GQ mistreatment of his work, he's spoken out here: http://www.russiaprofile.org/page.php?pageid=Politics&articleid=a1252433514 If you’d like to read more of Scott Anderson’s thoughts on the GQ mistreatment of his work, he’s spoken out here:

http://www.russiaprofile.org/page.php?pageid=Politics&articleid=a1252433514

]]> By: DavidN http://pjmedia.com/blog/did-conde-nast-kill-the-story-of-the-year-to-appease-putin/#comment-394036 DavidN Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:05:40 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=66315#comment-394036 Can anyone say "Reichstag fire of the 21st Century"? Can anyone say “Reichstag fire of the 21st Century”?

]]> By: Lynn B http://pjmedia.com/blog/did-conde-nast-kill-the-story-of-the-year-to-appease-putin/#comment-394028 Lynn B Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:33:05 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=66315#comment-394028 Why am I not surprised. There are a number of dead reporters who were writing about the Chechnyans and Putin. Why am I not surprised. There are a number of dead reporters who were writing about the Chechnyans and Putin.

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