” a prediction that the Russian people “are going to rise up” and overthrow Russian President Vladimir Putin.”
Yeah...right...and with who’s guns??
A regime like Russia would think nothing about turning the military on their own population.
Never register or turn in your guns.
I don’t share Harrington’s prediction on the future overthrow of Putin. Don’t you find it somewhat ironic that the Soviet Union, then Russia, supported the American left for decades? And now, the American left is suddenly anti-Russia. I am deeply surprised!
Or - the military might turn their guns on Putin. They (hard-core communists) tried it in 1991 but failed. But, it did lead to Boris Yeltsin taking over, and the fall of the USSR.
I’m guessing/hoping that this Ukraine war will be settled soon with negotiations. I’m also guessing that Putin has a strong hand on things (internally) for now. His health is an issue it sounds like, so who knows how long Putin has to keep that power.
There are many folks in the Kremlin who would be happy to see Putin go away—but unfortunately for the cheerleaders around here, those folks are far nastier than Putin.
Be careful what you wish for....