So I take it the issue from
your perspective is that Kasparov is too much more concerned with overturning Putin at whatever cost; than he is
with a positive democratic solution (hence the tie with a radical, anti-Putin element). It seems Kasparov might have
little in common with that individual other than a hate for Putin? I know Kasparov views Putin as a sort of
criminal.
My personal affinity and respect for Kasparov has mostly to do with my association with him as a member
of his excellent but ill-fated chess website some years ago. It was one of the best websites in the history of the
web, easily. So it was day to day dealings, and watching him closely as an ambassador for chess. He was a "class
act" (no Marxist pun intended ); intelligent, gracious, even-handed, and reasonable at every turn, in that
context. He was a great advocate for democracy, striking me almost as a purist in that regard. What has happened
since I cannot speak to.
I also cannot speak to what you posted, as it is more a collection of provocative images
than anything I can draw a conclusion from. In my little reading on the issue, it just seemed there was a two sided
debate going on, but I couldn't make satisfactory sense of it.
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