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He means he will soften the tone on Finland if Finland allows Russia to take over its governance, like it unwittingly happened in Georgia.
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Where people are at in Georgia (other than a rapidly escalating mix of Belarus and Chechnya):
1. The people are there - out in the streets, angry, fed up, confused, but stubborn and determined at the same time. After 4 months, nothing broke the protest, the spirit is as good as ever;
2. The portion of people who openly call for an outright revolution as opposed to any diplomatic language on new elections is increasing. However, what body of people could emerge as heading such a scenario is quite unclear and I’m not even sure if anyone’s actually preparing for it right now;
3. Tonight did not portray the democratic forces in a good shape. For many people, "well, we don't have the opposition" is now a given, with varying degrees of how it affects the public mood. Some are somewhat disorientated by this, others just don’t care anymore and proceed stubbornly.
There were expectations that the President would announce something viable together with parties, which did not happen in public perception.
I am from the opposition myself and I cannot without permission comment on this in an effort to not harm the process, but there are two sure factors at play, which are universal, logical, and don’t imply any names: 1. If all other spheres of life are infiltrated by the regime, then of course so is the opposition - moreover, it’s likely that they would infiltrate the opposition earlier than everything else; 2. Not everyone has the correct instinct or necessary selflessness when it comes to countering a dictatorship;
In a good scenario, this is all a cleansing process that eliminates those who cause disruption or are otherwise weak. In a bad scenario… well;
4. I suppose that with the whole “prosecuting Georgia over Russia’s 2008 invasion,” the share of those who consider the Georgian Dream to be outright Russians is also increasing, because honestly the share of “neither Russians, nor Europeans” was disturbingly high lately for my taste and level of frustration.
This is good. If anything can end this dictatorship, it’s the anti-Kremlin DNA of Georgians. It’s always been the ambiguity and propaganda cover-up that helped them;
5. The regime has apparently learned not to get triggered by fireworks because violence mobilizes people more. In general, it seems like they did learn the Maidan lesson very well - there are limits to running over people too, which better not be crossed.
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Days ago, my friend asked me, “Why are we still calling Bidzina Ivanishvili an oligarch? He is not an oligarch anymore, he is a dictator.” And you know what? there is a piece of truth.
Why?
Only his party is in parliament. In recent fake presidential election, there was only one candidate, chosen by his party. No other choice, no real democracy.
Like all dictators, he uses religion as a weapon to strengthen his rule. He presents himself and his party as protectors of faith, only true Christians ,while calling his opponents enemies of religion.
He is almost monopolist in the information war. He uses every institution, every troll and every propaganda tool to spread lies and disinformation in his favor. Independent voices are almost fully silenced. Media has become his personal brainwashing machine.
He owns the police and security forces. They do not serve the people, they serve him. They are used to suppress protests, scare or threaten opponents and enforce his rule.
New draconian laws are crushing free speech and freedom of expression. Speaking against him could soon get you arrested.
The entire economy is under his illegitimate, pro-Russian government. He controls the National Bank, all institutions, a huge part of the media, influencers, sports figures and more. Georgia has become his personal business empire.
He manipulates people through fear, lying that if he loses power, Georgia will fall into war. And when I say "he" I mean his party too, because he is his party. Everyone else in his party is just a puppet.
He divides society into two groups:
Those who support him "the better ones" (a trick learned from Russia).
Those who oppose him are "the worst ones' and enemies of Georgia".
George Orwell once said:
"The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history."
And that’s exactly what Bidzina Ivanishvili has done. He has changed history books, removed critical topics from exams and used propaganda to erase facts. He is rewriting Georgia’s past to justify his rule.
When I think about his regime, I remember the term "fascist cocktail," dangerous mix of elements that define authoritarian rule:
✅ Extreme Nationalism – Acting like he is the only true patriot while calling others traitors.
✅ Authoritarianism – Controlling the entire government and elections.
✅ Police State – Using force to suppress protests.
✅ Propaganda & Censorship – Spreading lies and controlling the media.
✅ Fear & Division – Making people afraid of war if he loses power.
✅ Fake Religious Defender – Manipulating religion for political gain.
✅ Crushing Free Speech – Silencing opposition voices.
✅ Election Manipulation – Rigging elections and eliminating real competition.
✅ Economic Control – Owning and influencing almost all economic sectors.
✅ Cult of Personality – Portraying himself as the "wise and fearless leader."
His loyal supporters and those who have been influenced by his propaganda call him the savior of Georgia, just like dictators are called in other authoritarian states. They present him as:
patriot, the defender of Georgian culture and values.
fearless leader. simple man who came from poverty and understands the people, but behind this fake image, the truth is clear.
Bidzina Ivanishvili is NOT just an oligarch, he is worse than that.
There is a last dot of light in Georgia, free people, fighters for their future. Ivanishvili needs last steps to darken this dot. Act fast before it’s too late, before it’s a real dictatorship.
#BidzinaIvanishvili #GeorgiaDictator #GeorgiaElections #NoDemocracy #ReligionAsWeapon #GeorgiaPolitics #Propaganda #MediaControl #GeorgiaProtests #Censorship #FreeSpeech #EconomicControl #ProRussian #FearTactics #PuppetGovernment #UsVsThem #Division #RewritingHistory #ExtremeNationalism #Authoritarianism #FearAndDivision #ReligiousManipulation #ElectionRigging #EconomicMonopoly #CultOfPersonality #FightForFreedom #SaveGeorgia
#terrorinGeorgia
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#Georgia: Police forcefully push protesters onto the sidewalk after they gathered to block Tbilisi’s entrance, arrests one. After raiding protesters’ homes, making arrests, and criminalizing highway blockades, the ruling party failed to stop people from mobilizing. This marks day 67 of protests in the country. Video: @Publika_ge
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President @Zourabichvili_S joined the warning strike in Georgia. Photo via Daitove
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Ein weiterer schöner Grund für @Alice_Weidel, ihren Lebensmittelpunkt mit (für AfD-Nazis herkunftstechnisch unangemessener) Frau und Kindern in der Schweiz zu haben:
Obwohl optisch in der Zielgruppe solcher Parteiaktionen befindlich, ist Frau Weidels Frau in der Schweiz vor sowas sicher.
Wenn man als Parteichefin aus nachvollziehbaren Gründen lieber nicht dort ist, wo das eigene FaschistInnenpack mit AfD-Wahlabsicht seinen Menschenverachtungsdienst verrichtet.
Bin für fairen Wettbewerb, aber solche Aktionen wie „Abschiedstickets“ in Ausländervierteln sind völlig inakzeptabel.
@Alice_Weidel 🇩🇪 gehört allen, die hier leben. Diese geschmacklose Aktion hat hier nichts zu suchen.
Eine klare Entschuldigung der Parteiführung ist überfällig!
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Happening now in Tbilisi: Unbelievable scenes from Rustaveli, hundreds are dancing Georgian war dance Khorumi
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I do not and cannot know how exactly things unfold. But what I know is that Georgians have been out since early April, only went home in hopes of elections; now we have no anticipation of anything but breaking the regime, our determination is more fierce, and our scales are larger than ever.
Most protesters have the sense that we are giving birth to a new, civic, responsible, free nation, and nothing can really uproot this sentiment - the more violent they get the worse it is for them. Even IF these protesters go home, and I don’t think they will, there will be something else again that brings them out, endlessly.
The new elections is the only outcome. Support us in this!
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The united Megrelian, Rachvelian and Kartlelian (Kartli origin) march will now pass the Khorumi martial dance march and they'll proceed to the main Rustaveli rally. Today, on day 24, there have been at least 22 different marches.
New elections! #GeorgiaProtests
📷 Bachana Sajaia
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Today, thousands are marching from the Free and Agruni University campuses, where I spent my BA years. I’m really proud of my fellow students, alumni, and staff for standing up in defense of Georgia’s statehood and European future.
Video: @Tabula_Media
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Moments ago, the public dancing of Khorumi the Georgian martial dance began on the Rustaveli Avenue.
The message is clear: This is our existential fight, and we are determined to win it!
We want new elections! #GeorgiaProtests
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Free and Agricultural University Campus blocks the Tbilisi city entrance and, effectively, the country’s crucial East-West highway. #terrorinGeorgia #GeorgiaProtests
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Many Georgians and foreign friends here want everything to happen immediately. Let’s not forget that in Ukraine, for example, it took 3 months. Let’s also not forget that it was the regime that began killing people there that gave the Maidan a violent character. Assuming Georgia’s doomed because there’s no bloodbath resistance is simply exhausting to listen to. The enemy might be the same but the societies are different still. Did key regime pillars denounce Yanukovych after 2-3 days of non-lethal violence? Did the banks in Ukraine openly reject Yanukovych, did large businesses begin discussing not paying taxes? I don't think so. So, please, stop actively anticipating the identical scenario.
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75-year old Viktor Chokheli from high mountainous area Gudamaqari, did not know which TV to trust, so he decided to come see for himself what was happening at the crackdowns. He walked 18 kilometers on foot to Pasanauri. He protests ever since.
#terrorinGeorgia #GeorgiaProtests
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Free University and Agricultural University students begin marching from their (joint) campus. #terrorinGeorgia #GeorgiaProtests
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Scientia, Labor, Libertas - students and professors of Georgia’s most prestigious @BenduCampus marching towards Europe, blocking East-West highway and main entrance to the capital of Tbilisi. #GeorgiaProtests
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#Georgiaprotests That is when “Georgian dream” and the propaganda channel “imedi tv” announce that OSCE recognizes the legitimacy of Georgian elections. Lying about foreign statements has become a rule … good old soviet habit!!!
Time for our partners to call for new elections
Following 🇬🇪#Georgia's parliamentary elections, ODIHR reiterates concerns over pressure on voters and independence of state institutions and calls for concrete action. Find out more here ▶️ bit.ly/41R5BPA





















