We've
all witnessed the most blatant disregard for facts and the truth the
last 14 months since Ukraine became a crucible for chaos. There's no
more disturbing example of misinformation or propaganda than when
offical government agents cross the line though. Here's a recent
infraction.
Graham Phillips
UK Embassy Kyiv - Is it a SHAM?
The article originally appeared on Truth Seeker a Magazine by journalist Graham Phillips dedicated to truth in journalism.
The official UK Ukrainian Twitter feed, which reads as if it’s written by a 13-year-old pro-Ukraine radical, has recently been trumpeting the seemingly official rhetoric below. Once you read my piece, I know most of your will be wondering at similar news of many governmental agencies taking an exceedingly bombastic tone. With proof to the contrary, what manner of policy must be behind such initiatives? You be the judge of the truth.
All very convenient for a retweet. Sadly, complete gubbins – none of them were anywhere near Crimea at the time of the referendum. I was, and here’s the 5 real differences –
One - The Scottish referendum wasn’t held after a violent revolution (Euromaidan – pictured below) had installed a far-right government which had, as its defining aims the destruction of its history culture (from historical monuments to removal of Black Sea Fleet).
Two - Euromaidan deposed an elected
president, and government, voted for democratically by the people of
Crimea, who emphatically did not support Euromaidan. Why should they
have been forced to accept a terrorist coup? (More Euromaidan pictured)
Three
- Access to Crimea was free to anyone who wanted to observe the
referendum. I entered in a car with no licence plates without any letter
of journalistic accreditation. (Russia Insider Editor's note: PUMPED)
Four - Any oppression or intimidation came on the side of those who wanted to support Russia, but were not allowed to do so. Several Crimean Tatars expressed to me they had been warned their homes would be burned down if they voted for Russia. Some Tatars even tried to remove ballot boxes, there was no security to stop them, locals stopped them. However, some Tatars openly supported Russia.
Five - There were no soldiers or guns at any of the polling stations. People voted freely, the result reflected the wishes of the vast, vast majority of Crimeans.
http://russia-insider.com/en/2015/03/21/4785
The official UK Ukrainian Twitter feed, which reads as if it’s written by a 13-year-old pro-Ukraine radical, has recently been trumpeting the seemingly official rhetoric below. Once you read my piece, I know most of your will be wondering at similar news of many governmental agencies taking an exceedingly bombastic tone. With proof to the contrary, what manner of policy must be behind such initiatives? You be the judge of the truth.
One year on, 5 facts about #Russia’s sham “referendum” in #Crimea last March demonstrate why #CrimeaIsUkraine : pic.twitter.com/ZneWUrfJri
— UK in Ukraine (@UKinUkraine) March 18, 2015
All very convenient for a retweet. Sadly, complete gubbins – none of them were anywhere near Crimea at the time of the referendum. I was, and here’s the 5 real differences –
One - The Scottish referendum wasn’t held after a violent revolution (Euromaidan – pictured below) had installed a far-right government which had, as its defining aims the destruction of its history culture (from historical monuments to removal of Black Sea Fleet).
Graham's Supersonic Station Wagon evaded security
Four - Any oppression or intimidation came on the side of those who wanted to support Russia, but were not allowed to do so. Several Crimean Tatars expressed to me they had been warned their homes would be burned down if they voted for Russia. Some Tatars even tried to remove ballot boxes, there was no security to stop them, locals stopped them. However, some Tatars openly supported Russia.
Five - There were no soldiers or guns at any of the polling stations. People voted freely, the result reflected the wishes of the vast, vast majority of Crimeans.
http://russia-insider.com/en/2015/03/21/4785
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