Tag Archives: Gorbachov

on Ukraine

former leader dies
world hero or home wrecker?
pause for discussion

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n.b. Turning the USSR into a free market free-for-all for those in the pound seats has exposed how the unfettered ‘free’ market can cost some people everything.

It seems that we’re all footing the bill now.

CLP 01/09/2022

on Russia

farewell Gorbachov
you helped restructure Europe
curtains now re-drawn

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n.b. Revolution is followed by counter-revolution. Are we back to Red Square One?

CLP 30/07/2022