Conspirology theorists believe that, historically, there have been many important issues that were not properly addressed by mainstream media. For instance, they claim that the fossil fuels lobby has been banning most publications about alternative energy technologies. While this is an interesting theory it still remains a theory.
Today, however, we have a more pressing issue that doesn’t attract conspirology society, but still clearly shows the way censorship can destroy any attempt of a serious discussion.
Creating an image of the future for Russia was announced as the main agenda of Putin’s election campaign 2018. However, it seems that top political experts are struggling with the task. Only 6 months until the voting day, but the president’s team still have nothing to say about the blueprint of the New Russia. Have they failed their mission? They probably have.
Why so? Is it really so hard to make a presentation combining all peoples’ hopes and dreams? Everyone wants to be healthy and wealthy, to live in clean cities and cosy homes, to see their children happy.
This is where we come to our first obstacle. What does happiness actually mean? And do all Russians share the same idea of happiness? Perhaps, happiness varies from region to region, or from one social group to another?
Some simple answers should be given before we start creating the Image of the Future. And simple question needs simple answers. I would start with very basic issues. Is Russia going to stay part of the European civilization or not? Will Russians ever enjoy a genuine democracy and will they have a right to vote for people they really trust? Is Russia going to be a secular or a religious state and which religion will dominate?”.
More questions could be asked, but sadly I think I can already hear the umms and the wells by the guys who are supposed to give the answers. And I feel for them.
If we are not ready to talk openly about these basics, what kind of future do we deserve?
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