Posted on 03/07/2023 4:37:23 PM PST by Nextrush
Police in the Georgian capital Tbilisi have used tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators. The group demonstrates in front of parliament against a controversial bill. According to them, the 'foreign agents' law is intended to silence government critics.
Under the proposal, all organizations must register as a 'foreign agent' with the Ministry of Justice if they receive more than 20 percent foreign funding. They can also be checked an additional restrictions imposed. Organizations risk a fine of up to five years if they do not comply with the rules.
First hurdle taken
The first part of the law was passed in parliament today by an overwhelming majority. Given the great support, it is expected that the entire law will be passed within a few days. For reasons that are unclear, the vote has been brought forward.
The protesters say the plan is very similar to a similar law Russia has introduced to crack down on dissidents...
(Excerpt) Read more at nos.nl ...
So they passed a law on "foreign agents" but the usual suspects calling it a "Russian law".
Protesters on the streets as parliament passed the law.
Translation prompt to read this in English.
“So they passed a law on “foreign agents” but the usual suspects calling it a “Russian law”.”
MOST GOVERNMENTS now understand that when the Neocons show up, it is NOT to help them. Georgia understands it, so the Neocons need to move on and find some other suckers, as in Germany, for example.
I thought that Tbilisi was up yondah near Ball Ground...?
I hope the violence don’t spill into Florida.
Doesn’t America have a law about the same thing?
Oh yeah, the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
Inconvenient Truth.
Seems reasonable to me. I wonder how many of our "green" NGOs would have to register.
Per our own government’s FAQ: https://www.justice.gov/nsd-fara/frequently-asked-questions#6
WHAT IS AN “AGENT OF A FOREIGN PRINCIPAL”?
An “agent of a foreign principal” is any person who acts as an agent, representative, employee, or servant, or otherwise acts at the order, request, or under the direction or control of a “foreign principal” and does any of the following:
- Engages within the United States in political activities, such as intending to influence any U.S. Government official or the American public regarding U.S. domestic or foreign policy or the political or public interests of a foreign government or foreign political party.
- Acts within the United States as a public relations counsel, publicity agent, information service employee, or political consultant.
- Solicits, collects, disburses, or dispenses contributions, loans, money, or other things of value within the United States.
- Represents within the United States the interests of a foreign principal before U.S. Government officials or agencies.
WHAT IS A “FOREIGN PRINCIPAL”?
A “foreign principal” can be a foreign government, a foreign political party, any person outside the United States (except U.S. citizens who are domiciled within the United States), and any entity organized under the laws of a foreign country or having its principal place of business in a foreign country. It can also include a foreign faction or body of insurgents whose legitimacy the United States government has yet to recognize.
I’d prefer that the registration be required if the organization in question recives 1 per cent FRom foreign sources!
But the US FARA act is okay and not a ‘Russian’ law:)
Foreign agitators are fighting against their right to get money from foreign governments for working against their country.
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