**Breaking**Violent Protests Erupt in Moldova

[ghemminger]

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/08/world/europe/08moldova.html?ref=world


http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/04/07/world/07moldova-600.jpg

MOSCOW -- A protest in the Moldovan capital, Chisinau, turned violent on Tuesday as anti-Communist demonstrators broke into the headquarters of the country’s parliament and the police attempted to disperse them with tear gas and water cannon. Dozens of people were reported injured.

Multimedia

Photographs
Anti-Communist Protests in Moldova
The crowd gathered to protest the results of parliamentary elections held on Sunday. Communists won about half the votes. Opposition leaders on Tuesday accused the Communists of rigging the election and demanded a recount.

Demonstrators gathered in the center of Chisinau, shouting “We want Europe,” “We are Romanians” and “Down with Communism,” according to the Interfax news service.

Moldova was part of Romania until 1940, then was occupied by the Soviet Union until it declared independence in 1991. Independence ushered in instability and catastrophic economic conditions, and in 2001 angry citizens voted the Communist Party back into power, making it the first post-Soviet state to do so.

[sailor]

The police retreating.

[ghengis86]

bricks in mid-flight

[SWATH]

More pics:
http://unimedia.info/?mod=foto&id=1

I especially like their signage, such a breath of fresh air from the G20 protesting commies:
http://unimedia.info/sys/img/foto/1/6.jpg

[silverhawks]

From the other thread (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=187634).

They are revolting against the Communists because they want to join the European Union Instead.

They are pushing out one totalitarian regime in order to usher in another...

[Mesogen]

I like their flyers with the guy throwing the hammer and sickle in the trash.


eta:

Nah, never mind. Looking at the other pics, they are just another dumb mob.

Breaking traffic signals, yeah, that'll accomplish a lot. No, it will end up costing you.

Busting up the government building. After all the riots, who the hell is going to pay for all that? Yeah, YOU.

[acptulsa]

From the other thread (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=187634).

They are revolting against the Communists because they want to join the European Union Instead.

They are pushing out one totalitarian regime in order to usher in another...

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showpost.php?p=1704562&postcount=111

[zach]

So peaceful revolution... possible?

[Elwar]

"Mulva???" -Jerry Seinfeld.

[A. Havnes]

I just wish that they weren't pushing for tyranny!

Still, we could apply those same techniques for the actual cause of freedom!

[He Who Pawns]

All hail liberty!

[Cowlesy]

From the other thread (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=187634).

They are revolting against the Communists because they want to join the European Union Instead.

They are pushing out one totalitarian regime in order to usher in another...

aye, there's the rub :)

[A. Havnes]

Is there a link specifically stating that they want to join the EU, though? It seems they're just mad over a rigged election.

[Roxi]

http://i44.tinypic.com/2daj3ba.jpg

ha ha :D

[silverhawks]

Is there a link specifically stating that they want to join the EU, though? It seems they're just mad over a rigged election.

Young Moldovan anti-Communists storm parliament (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jNPXJdYHJW5AOYIp_fTOrdM6BArA)


Police used water cannon and tear gas but the protestors still managed to enter the presidency and hoisted a European Union flag.

http://unimedia.info/sys/img/foto/1/23.jpg


The demonstrators, who included many supporters of liberal opposition parties defeated in Sunday's elections, shouted slogans including "Freedom" and "Down with the Communists", the correspondent said.

They burned Communist Party flags and the flag of the Soviet Union. They also shouted "We want to join Europe!" and "We are Romanians!".

So they are lining up to give away their sovereignty for the sake of security. The old adage holds true.

[slacker921]

I saw Palin too. heh.

[SWATH]

I saw her too, no shit like 10 sec after seeing the photo.

[ghemminger]

VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lU4jri5ulc

MOSCOW -- A protest in the Moldovan capital, Chisinau, turned violent on Tuesday as anti-Communist demonstrators broke into the headquarters of the country’s parliament and the police attempted to disperse them with tear gas and water cannon. Dozens of people were reported injured.