Taking on Tyrants: An Interview with Garry Kasparov

Kasparov on Pussy Riot: "I believe they are political prisoners." #hero12

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Kasparov: "In chess you have fixed rules and unpredictable results. In [Russian politics] it's the opposite." #hero12

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Kasparov: Putin can spread influence around the world using banks, not tanks. #hero12

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Kasparov: "Always make a distinction between Russia and Putin." #hero12

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Eli Lake asks Kasparov if the "Russian reset" worked. Kasparov: "No." @elilake: "Why?" Kasparov: "It failed!" Laughter in the hall. #hero12

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Kasparov: in one night at an oligarch wedding a U.S. celeb could bring in more cash than in a whole tour of the U.S. #hero12

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Kasparov: "I think what we need in Russia [from US people]… a demonstration of moral solidarity," as opposed to financial aid #hero12

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Kasparov: The question is not who will replace Putin, but what will replace Putin. #hero12

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"I don't think revolutions are made by majority," says Garry Kasparov to @elilake's Q of what if Russians don't all want change? #hero12

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Gary Kasparov at Hero Summit: I'd bet my bottom $ that Putin won't remain for his next 6 yrs in office. #hero12

— Roger Wildermuth (@rwildermuth) November 15, 2012

.@elilake: "Any interest in seeking highest office?" Kasparov: "No… I've had enough glory in my life." #hero12

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