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Forum => Kenya Discussion => Topic started by: veritas on September 29, 2014, 07:55:55 PM

Title: Lenin toppled, why would they do this?
Post by: veritas on September 29, 2014, 07:55:55 PM
Such a shameful act.

Ukrainian Crowds Topple Lenin Statue (Again)

(http://blogs-images.forbes.com/katyasoldak/files/2014/09/Kharkiv_Lenin-e1411951644167-1940x1090.jpeg)

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Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city, said goodbye to its landmark statue of Lenin located in the heart of the city’s main square – thus sending a message to Russia that Kharkov belongs to Ukraine.

The video below shows the historic toppling of the landmark monument in the country’s largest square. Many of Kharkiv’s residents felt very protective of the figure and cultivated nostalgic memories of him. But the need to break away from the Soviet past prevailed and the monument that dominated Freedom square (formerly named after Soviet leader Felix Dzerzhinsky) for a half-century, was ripped away.

Read more: http://www.forbes.com/sites/katyasoldak/2014/09/28/ukrainian-crowds-topple-lenin-statue-again/
Title: Re: Lenin toppled, why would they do this?
Post by: Olekoima on September 30, 2014, 06:18:56 PM
Oops, it is only a statue anyway. They are only sending a message to Russia that they value their independence.
Title: Re: Lenin toppled, why would they do this?
Post by: veritas on September 30, 2014, 06:20:46 PM
Is he just a statue?

(http://www.yeodoug.com/resources/dc_french/lincoln_memorial/lincoln_memorial_02.jpg)

I don't think so.
Title: Re: Lenin toppled, why would they do this?
Post by: Olekoima on September 30, 2014, 06:25:12 PM
Not so, Lenin is real for sure. However the Ukrainians are protesting and using his statue to reinforce their anger against the Russians. I think they believe Lenin would have supported the Russians were he alive today.
Title: Re: Lenin toppled, why would they do this?
Post by: veritas on September 30, 2014, 06:30:46 PM
Lenin is dead. Anyone with respect for Lenin and think Lenin would've supported their cause would never topple his statue.

These guys are hooligans, most likely Russian KGB spies involved.
Title: Re: Lenin toppled, why would they do this?
Post by: Olekoima on September 30, 2014, 06:34:48 PM
Quote from: veritas on September 30, 2014, 06:30:46 PM
Lenin is dead. Anyone with respect for Lenin and think Lenin would've supported their cause would never topple his statue.

These guys are hooligans, most likely Russian KGB spies involved.

Yes there is every possibilitty they could be.
Title: Re: Lenin toppled, why would they do this?
Post by: veritas on September 30, 2014, 06:36:51 PM
You sound beaten. I'm not feeling much flame. Are you depressed?
Title: Re: Lenin toppled, why would they do this?
Post by: Olekoima on September 30, 2014, 06:39:25 PM
Quote from: veritas on September 30, 2014, 06:36:51 PM
You sound beaten. I'm not feeling much flame. Are you depressed?

No, i' am okay. May be a little tired, had a tough day in office today.
Title: Re: Lenin toppled, why would they do this?
Post by: gout on September 30, 2014, 06:54:05 PM
have never understood why humans are attached to silly symbols like monuments, graves, rings, ...... and rituals
Title: Re: Lenin toppled, why would they do this?
Post by: veritas on September 30, 2014, 07:57:41 PM
Cult of relics. Some objects are powerful. For instance Moses' staff.

Ole, you obviously take work way too seriously. You need to chill. Life isn't all about work. I mean work hard but don't make work your life.
Title: Re: Lenin toppled, why would they do this?
Post by: Olekoima on October 02, 2014, 12:08:09 PM
Quote from: veritas on September 30, 2014, 07:57:41 PM
Cult of relics. Some objects are powerful. For instance Moses' staff.

Ole, you obviously take work way too seriously. You need to chill. Life isn't all about work. I mean work hard but don't make work your life.
Yes, thanks for the advice.