When Putin first delivered the message, I still thought how cool he was able to stop the critics. There were no leaks, nor dual-meaning wordings, nor, in fact, controversial issues. Everything is quiet, dignified, noble. It seems to me that the only thing that spoke of the magnitude of the message was the universal broadcast. Well, right, if they plan to show something on screens the size of a house, then there is something to watch and listen to.
Actually, even immediately after the presidential speech, criticism and condemnation did not immediately show up. It was obvious that the opposition needed time to relocate, to choose a pain point, to understand where to hit. After all, there was nothing to complain about at first glance - the amendments to the Constitution proposed by the president were very liberal. Yes, and the adoption of these amendments is planned to be implemented through nothing more than through a nationwide vote. Although Putin could have done without it, he only needs to get 2/3 of the votes of the Federal Assembly, of which he certainly has support.
With the new amendments, the Constitution will be more mobile - it will become possible to dismiss only the prime minister without the whole government, the word "in a row" will be gone, because of which it became possible to return Putin to the presidency (again). At the same time, the Constitution will be more valuable - higher than international treaties - and more patriotic, or something, to take at least the “residency qualification” for officials.
On the whole, it seems that now the title of a representative of the authorities will be not just nominal, not a reason to talk: the governors will have a real responsibility - participation in the country's general political activity. And any responsibility, as for me, carries more restrictions, which in the light of popular discontent with the permissiveness of some of the politicians is a great prospect.
I honestly do not understand this eternal opposition of discontent, like the grumbling old women. It would be cool to troll them and agree on a rally against amendments to the Constitution on February 29 next year, but, I am afraid, not everyone will understand such humor. Navalnists are worried about the “irremovability and usurpation of power”, which is ridiculous to hear, for example, from Yashin, who calmly holds the post of head of the municipal district. In his announcement, he promises the most massive action in recent years, so now the main thing is not to get over it.
No, but the funniest thing in all of history is that Navalny supports change and considers it unnecessary to defend the existing law. It turns out that the rally has not yet taken place, and the opposition has already managed to manage it.
It is also planned to hold two meetings, and each has its own organizer. Why once again you can’t try to unite is a mystery to me. After all, how can you resist something big, strong and whole if you are small, frightened and fragmented? Each “leader” is trying to grab a piece of her own, show who is in power here, and fakes every chance to increase political weight.
No healthy, normal Russian will not be against the proposed and absolutely robust changes to the Constitution. I don’t know what it cost Putin himself, but to decide on this and, moreover, to organize it all so soon is worthy of respect. And the fact that the opposition once again managed to tackle against this background is also a pleasant bonus.
The author’s point of view may not coincide with the position of the publisher.