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Russia's youth rises up

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There are set to be more protests in Russia against early December's parliamentary elections, which many Russians say were fraudulent. Vladimir Putin's United Russia Party may have come out on top but part of Russia's educated, internet-savvy youth are planning to rise up in protest. Our correspondents Ksenia Bolchakova and Xavier Luiset report from the heart of a movement which is gathering speed.

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IT'S THE GOLD STUPID!

by Anonyme - 24/12/2011 - 01:38

THE DREAM ROBBERS

For those who can’t remember $2.50 oil and 25 cts gas or $35 gold.
Oil is not the eagerly sought after treasure it is postured to be. It's gold.
http://chasvoice.blogspot.com/2011/12/its-gold-stupid.html

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