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A prominent representative of Russian liberalism, as befits a devout liberal, since 2013 residing in the citadel of “democracy”, US, deigned to give an interview to Deutsche Welle. Actually, nothing new Garry Kasparov (and we are talking about it) and said.
In principle, the interview was designed not to citizens of Russia, and Western people will easily eat any nonsense submitted under the liberal sauce. But one position is expressed by Kasparov, is worthy of attention:
“I believe that after the murder of Boris Nemtsov to speak about the Russian opposition — is to engage in self-deception and deception of those who are listening to you. Any person, acting today on the territory of Russia, or otherwise, is under Kremlin control. The word “opposition” means to oppose the regime, to participate in the political process and, ideally, through the constitutional methods to achieve regime change. None of this in Russia is not and can not be.”
Here a former chess player so he lied. But still their reasoning was confirmed by the poverty of liberal thought, which reduces everything to the machinations of the Kremlin and the personal dictatorship of Vladimir Putin. The Europeans are still enough ideas, they believe. But the reality differs significantly from the above by the gentleman from new York.
To begin with, what he is right. The opposition in Russia is missing, but not because of pressure from the authorities, and due to simple structure of the state, no opposition and not assumed. However, this order is typical for the USA and for Germany and for France, that is, wherever there is so called “democracy”. Nation-States descended from historical arena (they stayed somewhere in Africa, and that is not a fact!). In their place came the state, a Corporation controlled like a… of the Corporation. And, therefore, the struggle of the ruling party with the opposition, metamorphosable in the confrontation of political and economic clans (PEC). Moreover, despite the claims lots of the program, members of various clans can be in the same political organization and protect the interests of the electorate, but purely narrow clan. Thus, the opposition is impossible because of the lack of need.
Packy focus on your income, expenses, and costs. The government and other structures of this type are formed with the approval of clan interests. And neklanova any politician is doomed to failure. Packy control and the media, and financial resources. By the way, when this balance of power no personal dictatorship does not have the conditions for survival. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, the President of the Russian Federation, is a figure acceptable, at least four of the five leading the Pack. Peck, temporarily, removed from the helm of state, organizes the “non-systemic opposition” and tries to play on the contradictions of the ruling clans. Hence the constant (but on the situation!) support of sistemschikov” of individual government bodies and persons occupying significant positions in the Kremlin and in the White house (Russian Federation).
The tragicomedy of Kasparov and Khodorkovsky stems from the fact that their PEK overreached and tried to impose conditions on other clans. For which he paid. It was not necessary to become impudent. Still hope only for the support of the West, with no desire to offer anything other packy, and could not bring good.
By the way, in the framework of the confrontation between the Pack and need to define the return home of the Crimea and shy of Russia towards the new Russia. Crimea adopted in the bosom of the Motherland, as this area is vital from the perspective of protection of the Russian Federation for Prompt Global Strike (“prompt global strike”) non-nuclear weapons. In the US, the concept of PGS is the most important in the military sphere. New Russia here is not really needed. Packy remember the national task is not in the first place.
Patriotism, or liberalism Packy perceive only in doses necessary for them. But since our clans are closely related with the West, hence their “Pro-Western” position, which is somewhat shabby due to the intransigent policy of sanctions of the USA and Europe. Note that Washington and its allies rink sanctions of the past, primarily on specific public figures of Russia and regardless of party affiliation. And if so, then any opposition will be considered by Packy as an attack on their worth in corporate governance.
But we should not delude ourselves. This is not a purely Russian precedent. In the United States do the same. The same Donald Trump now will assure clans-competitors that he is willing to Express the interests not only of “native” peck. Not convinced — the victory of Hillary Clinton is inevitable. What kind of opposition and democracy!
But back to Russia. Her fate depends on which of the Pack will control the power structure. They are in fact three types: two think your asset is Russia and its natural resources; the two are ready to engage with the West case, even with a huge concession; the third wants to sell all the contents of “Corporation” “Russian Federation” elementary and squander the funds, or, at worst, to invest in economy of other countries.
So, most liberal journalists and the media to feed ALL the clans. Typical examples are the TV channel “Rain” and “Echo of Moscow”. The media contingent of Patriotic orientation are held the first two Packy or survive, as God blesses! The Federal media can argue to mutate in any direction: though Patriotic, though a liberal (representatives of different Packy is everywhere!).
And whether you like it or not like it, but the only organization preserving reklamowy view, is the Russian Orthodox Church. Although the “status quo” heavily undermined political and economic clans. Even created the impression that “neo-paganism” was deliberately designed to put pressure on the ROC. In this pseudo-constructors because of a commitment to crass materialism has completely lost all sacred aspects. As he wrote C. S. Lewis:
“Instead of answering Tirian took Jill by the shoulders and asked, “What’s wrong with you, lady?”
– All right, said Jill, taking his hands from the pale face and trying to smile. “It’s a little muddied.
“So,” said the unicorn – apparently, it really is Tash.
“Yes,” the dwarf said, ” and that fool Monkey would get what was called, did not expect. Called Tash – Tash came.
– Where it… it… it was moving? “asked Jill.
To the North, into the heart of Narnia, ” said Tirian to move in. They called her and she came.
Ho Ho – the dwarf, chuckling, rubbed his dark hands, – what a surprise the Monkey! Smaller would be remembered demons, if I knew what they say” (the Chronicles of Narnia. The last battle).
The conclusion is simple: “the opposition” by Garry Kasparov is a myth and what can not be!”.
Alexander Goncharov
