CARL:
You speak without proper reflection. The Moscow Times has published my letters in the past, and I have an ongoing dialogue with its editor, I assure you he does not consider me foolish. For your information, the Times recently published not merely a letter but an entire article about my blog. However, it took pains to avoid any of my specific personalized criticism of Vladimir Putin’s regime. You really ought to exercise a bit more care before launching such an absurd ad hominem attack. Moreover, for you to suggest this is somehow the main basis of my criticism is simply demented and offensive.
You’ve also failed to read my article with the proper care. I didn’t say that MT has gone silent on criticism, I said it is avoiding the worst kind of criticism, that from the actual opposition forces, and it is burying rather than featuring the criticism it does publish, and that I’m worried its on a path towards silence.
I’d appreciate it if you’d be a bit more careful in offering your comments in the future.
