Protecting Russian Speakers in Brooklyn

[Photo Guy]

Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York City:

This report has not been verified.
Social Networks have been reporting a number of 'armed insurgents' camped out on the beach by Coney Island. 'Squatters'? Homeless? No- the general conclusion is that these scruffy men wearing camouflage are there with a single minded purpose: to liberate the local Russian-speakers in nearby Brighton Beach. Memoirs have been discovered that tell us these temporary beach inhabitants wish to 'protect' the fairly large ethnic Russian population in the area. On Surf Avenue, there was a noisy gathering at the Nathan's Famous hotdog stand- lots of militia holding hotdogs and white, blue, and red flags with the big black initials, 'BBPR', and a scary three-headed crow. One report reveals a menacing desire to take over the local Post Office. Leaflets have been handed out showing a photo of a large crucified St Elmo doll. Putin says these outsiders should be allowed to protest, even if it possibly saves just one Russian speaker from the fascists in Brooklyn who are trying to deny people in Brighton Beach their right to form a separate country inside of New York. A straw poll for secession is scheduled for next week.

[AkMike]

Slap in our Red, White and Blue for the UA colors and this will be our new symbol against the 'protectors'.

[Photo Guy]

Yes! and
Glory to Ukraine!
Glory to Georgia!
Glory to Moldova!
Glory to Estonia!
Glory to Kazakhstan!
Glory to Belarus?
etc.

[Doll]

Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York City:

This report has not been verified.
Social Networks have been reporting a number of 'armed insurgents' camped out on the beach by Coney Island. 'Squatters'? Homeless? No- the general conclusion is that these scruffy men wearing camouflage are there with a single minded purpose: to liberate the local Russian-speakers in nearby Brighton Beach. Memoirs have been discovered that tell us these temporary beach inhabitants wish to 'protect' the fairly large ethnic Russian population in the area. On Surf Avenue, there was a noisy gathering at the Nathan's Famous hotdog stand- lots of militia holding hotdogs and white, blue, and red flags with the big black initials, 'BBPR', and a scary three-headed crow. One report reveals a menacing desire to take over the local Post Office. Leaflets have been handed out showing a photo of a large crucified St Elmo doll. Putin says these outsiders should be allowed to protest, even if it possibly saves just one Russian speaker from the fascists in Brooklyn who are trying to deny people in Brighton Beach their right to form a separate country inside of New York. A straw poll is scheduled for next week.

Link?

[Photo Guy]

'Flat humor' (satire) for Doll.

[AkMike]

Thick as a brick! 

[Doll]

Thick as a brick! 

The OP says a lot of the topic starter, so the bricks are for him. I guess too much turkey and vodka.

[Photo Guy]

If the ethnic Russians in Brighton Beach conduct a legitimate poll, and choose to create a separate republic inside of Brooklyn New York, it should be honored by the international community. To protect their lives and property, they should be given unmarked weapons and humanitarian aid. The government of the USA and state of New York should negotiate with the new government in Brighton Beach, so that a compromise can be reached. Also, those who are not Russian Orthodox should be encouraged to exit that area and go live with their relatives in other parts of Brooklyn. Brighton Beach residence should only be allowed to watch one TV station- 'RT'. It's for their own good! The ethnic Russians of the new BBPR must be protected!!

In a separate story, the leaders of Turkey are claiming ownership of Crimea, as they reference some sort of historical ownership of the peninsula. The United Nations is trying to determine just what time period the world should go back to, in terms of borders. Some say the mid fifteenth century, others say more recent times. Interesting indeed.

[Photo Guy]

Sheesh! Now the Dutch are saying they want to re-establish New Amsterdam on their former territory. (Manhattan) But, I do not believe this. I don't believe anything unless the Pentagon approves. Frankly, I do not believe it because the Netherlands and the USA have always been friends. They helped us gain independence from Great Britain by loaning us some money back then. Russia-backed rebels did not shoot down the Dutch KLM plane because Russia loves the Netherlands, so much, that they copied their red, white, and blue flag. Very similar, so much, that Putin's Russia might consider going back to the old Soviet Union flag, so that it becomes even more clear that Russia in not anything like a European democracy. Russia wants to turn back the clock. Watch for them to begin slamming shoes on the table as an impressive threatening tactic in the 21st century.

[Muzh]

Sheesh! Now the Dutch are saying they want to re-establish New Amsterdam on their former territory. (Manhattan) But, I do not believe this. I don't believe anything unless the Pentagon approves. Frankly, I do not believe it because the Netherlands and the USA have always been friends. They helped us gain independence from Great Britain by loaning us some money back then. Russia-backed rebels did not shoot down the Dutch KLM plane because Russia loves the Netherlands, so much, that they copied their red, white, and blue flag. Very similar, so much, that Putin's Russia might consider going back to the old Soviet Union flag, so that it becomes even more clear that Russia in not anything like a European democracy. Russia wants to turn back the clock. Watch for them to begin slamming shoes on the table as an impressive threatening tactic in the 21st century.

That's what you say. The goddamned Patroons already invaded Albany and changed many of the street names with unpronounceable names. Something like Gansenvoort and shit like that. What a farging mess. Especially at rush hour.

[Gator]

That's what you say. The goddamned Patroons already invaded Albany and changed many of the street names with unpronounceable names. Something like Gansenvoort and shit like that. What a farging mess. Especially at rush hour.

 

What do you expect from men with the names of Stuyvesant and Rensselaer?  The Dutch were thrown out by the English  in the late 1600's so I am surprised that the Dutch names remain.   Many were renamed in New York. 

[AC]

When I think of the Dutch I think of the movie "Sleepy Hollow" with Johnny Dep in the starring role.  Great period piece houses and mood and it shows how prominent the Dutch were at that time in the USA. 


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleepy_Hollow_(film)

[Muzh]

What do you expect from men with the names of Stuyvesant and Rensselaer?  The Dutch were thrown out by the English  in the late 1600's so I am surprised that the Dutch names remain.   Many were renamed in New York.

Think about it, I live in what was part of the Van Rensselaer's property (aka Rensselaer County).


Edit to add original intent. Plenty of Dutch names around here like Poestenkill and Wynantskill. Kill in Dutch means creek.

[Photo Guy]

'New Amsterdam' might be a refreshing change. Who was this 'York' character anyway? Sheesh. Bring in the tulips!

[Anotherkiwi]

'New Amsterdam' might be a refreshing change. Who was this 'York' character anyway? Sheesh. Bring in the tulips!

Think "the grand old Duke of" and his 10,000 men! 

Seriously, I thought "old" York was the nicest city I saw in England.

[SANDRO43]

Who was this 'York' character anyJórvíkway?

Originally Jórvík, the capital of the Norse kingdom (876-954 AD) of the same name:

Its kings included Sigtryggr, Guðröðr, Óláfr and Óláfr Kváran .

[Shadow]

The Dutch influence on American culture is much larger as some might expect.
For instance the word "Yankee" is of Dutch origin, and the celebration of Santa Claus, though the date has changed.

In line with the original post I would like to remark that those names " American Natives" actually descended from Russians, and there for Russians are the original inhabitants of America. There for the British, French and Spanish invaders should be stopped and the coutry returned to Russia, where it belongs. As Alaska was sold and is too cold anyway, the current inhabitants of the USA will be offered refuge there.

[jone]

'New Amsterdam' might be a refreshing change. Who was this 'York' character anyway? Sheesh. Bring in the tulips!

York was a peppermint patty maker (of 'Peanuts' fame).

[Boethius]

those names " American Natives" actually descended from Russians

Nothing Russian about them.

[Shadow]

Nothing Russian about them.

Just check the native Siberian tribes against Native Americans. You will find hey are very alike.

[Gator]

Nothing Russian about them.

They were not Slavs yet I agree with Shadow.  Native Americans are descendants of hunters and foragers who came from Siberia and crossed the Bering Sea when it was a land mass 20,000 years ago (plus or minus 5,000 years).

[Boethius]

The native Siberian tribes were never Russian.  They didn't speak Russian.  They were not culturally "Russian".  They didn't live in a "Russia" at that time.  They are a people conquered by Russians.

[Boethius]

Incidentally, based on some carbon dating of skulls, first of one found in the Pacific Northwest, then on the East Coast of the US, and finally, one found near Mexico City, there is a theory the first North American settlers were Caucasian, and originated in Europe, not Asia.  The theory is still controversial.


Here is one report -

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/9110838/Stone-age-Europeans-were-the-first-to-set-foot-on-North-America.html

[Shadow]

The native Siberian tribes were never Russian.  They didn't speak Russian.  They were not culturally "Russian".  They didn't live in a "Russia" at that time.  They are a people conquered by Russians.

Were they conquered or did they hold a referendum?

[Gator]

The Dutch influence on American culture is much larger as some might expect.
For instance the word "Yankee" is of Dutch origin.....

The Jan and Kees theory.   My favorite theory, mispronunciation of  "Damn Cheese."

and the celebration of Santa Claus, though the date has changed.

The Americas gave you bad health in the Trojan Horses tobacco and chocolate.   

In line with the original post I would like to remark that those names " American Natives" actually descended from Russians, and there for Russians are the original inhabitants of America. There for the British, French and Spanish invaders should be stopped and the coutry returned to Russia, where it belongs. As Alaska was sold and is too cold anyway, the current inhabitants of the USA will be offered refuge there.

Don't stop there.  This logically extends to returning all settled lands on Earth to Ethiopia.