> Why should an emigrant in London affect the life of a city in Siberia he has no relation to? He has no skin in the game, if life becomes worse because of his choice, it will not affect him in any way.
Notice that I've never said that an emigrant should have such access. Also, it's a state Duma election, by definition it's going to be affecting the entire country.
> This kind of "Holier than thou" attitude is part of the reason why "Russian liberals" are not popular in Russia
Is this why they didn't let even Yabloko to be on the ballot? If they are so unpopular, let them have TV access and be on the ballot, make fools of themselves and let it settle.
Notice that I've never said that an emigrant should have such access. Also, it's a state Duma election, by definition it's going to be affecting the entire country.
> This kind of "Holier than thou" attitude is part of the reason why "Russian liberals" are not popular in Russia
Is this why they didn't let even Yabloko to be on the ballot? If they are so unpopular, let them have TV access and be on the ballot, make fools of themselves and let it settle.