Russian Police Seize Kasparov

An anonymous reader writes "Russian police seized Garry Kasparov, the Russian chess champion, for staging a political rally against Vladimir Putin. IBM's Deep Blue computer was the first to beat a world champion when it defeated Kasparov, who is one of the strongest players in history." He's also been a giant critic of the Russian administration which is increasingly restricting free speech.

Comments

Re:Since slashdot is also against free speech

[Anonymous Coward]

Pretty much everyone at slashdot is a cowardly ultra liberal. They don't even have courage enough to get their butts, and out of the computer chair and work off some of the lard. They are paper tigers--pale, out-of-shape, and a threat to no one. If they really had a facist enemy to fight, one that was a threat to their way of life, the slashnerds would pee their pants from fear. As it stands, the only "enemies" they have to face are the make-believe ones which are a threat to nobody.

Re:obligatory joke

[ShieldW0lf]

The people of Russia elected Putin. By comparison, rich foreign capitalists who want to plunder Russia support Kasparov. He's an immoral piece of shit who cares no more for the welfare of others in his country than he does for chess pieces.

Personally, I'm happy to hear this. I hope they stick him in a dark hole forever. This is good for the people of Russia, and for the people of the world.

Re:Don't Worry

[ShieldW0lf]

Putin may be a prick, but Bush is in a whole new league. Pliers and a blowtorch are tools too delicate to torture that particular man to death with.

How I wish of those planes had hit him.

Re:obigatory joke

[Xonstantine]

You mean, Fox News is illegal in Russia?

I think I might like to move there. Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out. I suspect though, that if you were dumb enough to actually move, you might find out what a real police state and real tyranny is. Much better, easier, and safer to bitch from your safe confines within the US.

Re:obigatory joke

[ShieldW0lf]

Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out. I suspect though, that if you were dumb enough to actually move, you might find out what a real police state and real tyranny is. Much better, easier, and safer to bitch from your safe confines within the US.

I don't live in the US. And quite frankly, I'm afraid to enter again, even just to travel through to another country. I think your country is seriously fucked up, and as a foreigner, I'd fear for my safety.