Putin: Gay people welcome at Sochi Olympics - Polidicks

[url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24708739[/url] [quote]Russian President Vladimir Putin has insisted gay and lesbian athletes have nothing to fear at next year's Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Mr Putin told Thomas Bach, the head of the International Olympic Committee, that gay athletes - and supporters - would feel at ease. Russia has been criticised over a new law banning "homosexual propaganda" towards people under 18. But a proposed boycott of the Games has gained little momentum.[/quote]

...How progressive? What's your angle, mr putin?

Seeing as how much they flip, I wouldn't be surprised if they arrested people anyway.

[QUOTE=ZakkShock;42676530]...How progressive? What's your angle, mr putin?[/QUOTE] 90 degrees upwards

It's a trap

Bear in mind that spreading 'propaganda' to minors is probably still illegal so it's still only a minor step forward.

Everyone is welcome in. Nobody leaves though.

You're welcome to come, just don't expect to be leaving any time soon.

[QUOTE=minilandstan;42676609]You're welcome to come, just don't expect to be leaving any time soon.[/QUOTE] That joke was made literally five minutes before you posted.

"you have nothing to fear, but for being queer!" says putin

But you can never leave

[QUOTE=MuffinZerg;42676559]Everyone is welcome in. Nobody leaves though.[/QUOTE]mr. Putin's wild olympics the race never ends

[QUOTE=A_Pigeon;42676716]But you can never leave[/QUOTE] [editline]28th October 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=minilandstan;42676609]You're welcome to come, just don't expect to be leaving any time soon.[/QUOTE] do you guys read the thread?

Hitler announces minorities welcome in labour camps

Clearly they are just trying to preempt any protests by creating an illusion of a change of heart, or softening of the policy. I hope any athletes or spectators that were planning acts of protest are smart enough to see through it though.

I dunno about you, but I doubt Putin actually gives two fucks about gay people. He probably passed the 'propaganda' law to get more support from the Church (not that he really needs any), and apparently the lack of specifying what 'gay propaganda' actually is means that non-homophobe cops in Russia don't really do anything about gay people anyway. Not defending this fucking retarded law, but I expect that Putin's words are genuine; no point in denying a demographic which could provide more profit. [editline]28th October 2013[/editline] This post appears to support that law far too much, blergh. It's absolutely disgusting, but Putin has re-election (although I'm not sure that's a concern) and profit at heart, and if there's any reason he's giving this speech other than making people feel better it's probably for that.

Why the sudden 180?

You can check out any time you'd like [QUOTE=A_Pigeon;42676716]But you can never leave[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Jamsponge;42677212]I dunno about you, but I doubt Putin actually gives two fucks about gay people. He probably passed the 'propaganda' law to get more support from the Church (not that he really needs any), and apparently the lack of specifying what 'gay propaganda' actually is means that non-homophobe cops in Russia don't really do anything about gay people anyway. Not defending this fucking retarded law, but I expect that Putin's words are genuine; no point in denying a demographic which could provide more profit. [editline]28th October 2013[/editline] This post appears to support that law far too much, blergh. It's absolutely disgusting, but Putin has re-election (although I'm not sure that's a concern) and profit at heart, and if there's any reason he's giving this speech other than making people feel better it's probably for that.[/QUOTE] Most russians are homophobes due to historical ortodox/soviet brainwashing. He just did what the majority wanted and he's gonna be liked for it.

Hey, has anyone made a joke about not leaving yet? I'd read the thread, but that's just too much effort.

Damn I'd make a joke about not leaving but I'm too lazy to read the thread and don't know if it has been done before!

[IMG]http://www.planet-wissen.de/sport_freizeit/olympische_spiele/geschichte_der_olympischen_spiele/img/Tempx_olympia_plakat_g.jpg[/IMG] [B][I]COINCIDENCE?[/I][/B]

[QUOTE=proch;42678267]Damn I'd make a joke about not leaving but I'm too lazy to read the thread and don't know if it has been done before![/QUOTE] Damn I was too lazy to read what I was quoting in my joke about not leaving.

[QUOTE=JackDestiny;42678333][IMG]http://www.planet-wissen.de/sport_freizeit/olympische_spiele/geschichte_der_olympischen_spiele/img/Tempx_olympia_plakat_g.jpg[/IMG] [B][I]COINCIDENCE?[/I][/B][/QUOTE] God damn it this joke's been done several times now (sorry didn't have time to read your post but you are probably late)

well i don't know about you guys, but i'm looking forward to the homolympics! Edit: i mean no harm with this joke

[QUOTE=smurfy;42678681]God damn it this joke's been done several times now (sorry didn't have time to read your post but you are probably late)[/QUOTE] God damn have any of you guys even read this thread? The too lazy to read the thread joke has been done several times now.

well gosh isn't it a shame they're still not accepted anywhere else in your country

But you can never.... Oh goddamnit, I always get beaten to it. Back to lurking.

Sorry did we say this was the Olympics we meant this is gulag

I just want to point out that THIS GUY. . .this guy [I]RIGHT HERE[/I]. . .hates gay people. [t]http://i.imgur.com/KOgypZR.jpg[/t] [I][B]THIS GUY.[/B][/I]