Questions and comments on Russia's elections

The Stream's online community sends in their comments and questions about the post-election protests in Russia. To see which responses make it on air, tune into our live show on Tuesday, December 13 at 19:30 GMT: http://stream.aljazeera.com/

  1. Terrence from Accra said that Russian people must make the choice between a democratic system or "a dictator who seems to be managing the country fairly well."
  2. Gerard from Rotterdam argues that if Russia's opposition united, it could get a presidential candidate in office. 
  3. Tols Dogg asked if the protesters' White Ribbon symbol reveals that the movement was planned far ahead of the elections.
  4. @AJStream Putin can never be allowed to rule Russia with many Billionaires put behind bars just becos they went with the opposition
  5. What do make of videos of vote rigging in #Russia’s recent elections? Tweet us your thoughts at #ajstream.
  6. @AJStream Soviet leftover. United Russia, does not need to rig to win, the opposition is made up of divided & unelectable parties.
  7. How will protests across #Russia affect PM #Putin’s popularity? Send us your thoughts with hashtag #ajstream.
  8. @AJStream dont think so russias politics is lyk a monopali and only him or medvdev could win
  9. @AJStream Don't think so. It is a dem of what people really think.
  10. @AJStream Russia is experiencing a wind of change. Putin should wake up to reality.
  11. @AJStream UNFORTUNALLY, Russia is not a democracy and the protesters should be more to make new election.
  12. Are you following the post-election protests across #Russia? What do you think? Tell us at #ajstream.
  13. @AJStream those elections deserve credibility. Putin does enjoy some support in Russia.
  14. @AJStream Let's remember that Gorbachev who supports the western-called annulment was a Western ally during his presidency. #Russia
  15. In light of rigging allegations, should #Russia’s hold another election? Tell us at #ajstream:
  16. @AJStream Yes it will be transparent with Putin behind bars, He has a negative influence on Russian politics
  17. @AJStream #Russia #ajstream what's the use vote if it be rigged.let peopl speak,if they want evil they'll vote evil.giv peopl a chance plz
  18. @AJStream voting when the vote dont matter doesn't matter.this calls4a revolution.Russians forget about u now,think of the future of yo kids
  19. @AJStream ̶̷̩̥̊͡aτ̅ Ȋ̝̊̅§ the assurance that another election will not be rigged?

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