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writes:My wife left Russia some thirty years ago and travelled the world. She was a great conversationalist and worldly wise. Then she discovered Russia Television ( RT )on our TV. Now she watches it for most of the day and seems to be becoming brain washed with the most bizarre ideas. In her view the west is corrupt beyond belief, every western TV channel is propaganda and full of lies, everybody is robbing her or incompetent and lining their pockets with her money. The list goes on - and it is becoming difficult to have any meaningful conversation as she is sane but seems to be out of touch with what most would consider to be reality. If she finds the west so corrupt I have offered to buy her a one way ticket back to russia but this she has declined - or I could unplug the TV and internet but I think this would be wrong. Does anybody have any thoughts as to what I can do ???
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reader, olderthandirt  +, writes (19 September 2014):
 Look, Apparently, the russian propaganda machine has nough to say and is strongenough toave millions of faithfull citizens following blindly into what they think is a world f great peace and contentment otherwise the governmnt would have had uprisings over the years. Folks over there seem to like a heavy handed government that tells them what to do, how much they need to be happy, etc.There are people in this country(USA) that would love to be just lke them. It becomes difficult to determine where truth stops and propaganda begins. Be patient, she still longs for a orld she has been told is better than ours.When you stop and ink about it, who knos what's right for her? Some people just do not do well in a free society. It requis a lot of effort to be free. It's easy to be a subject(n decisions needed ,no money needs to be made,etc) deep breths and wait it out. What makes hehappy may not be what makes you happy.
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reader, Intrigued3000  +, writes (19 September 2014):
 I think it's just a difference of opinion. Many households have different points of view regarding politics, religion, etc. We just learn to live with each other's opinion and take it with a grain of salt so to speak. I actually agree with your wife and I'm from the West. There is a lot of hidden corruption and the media plays a big role in spreading propaganda, but I can also say the same about Russian TV. Of course they want to portray the West as corrupt to promote their own cause. The Cold War still exists:) If you feel that you can't enjoy some healthy debates around the dinner table, then change the topic and talk about other stuff.
If you find that you no longer enjoy your wife's company, and that everything she says or does irritates you, then this may be a sign that you want to end the relationship.
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