6 Things We Gotta Stop doing when it comes to Russia

As I said before this whole Russia madness has drained me. It just feels like we're being overly manic about all of this anti-gay-Russia-killing-folks-Olympians. While I wholeheartedly believe Russia is so wrong, I'm not naive about this.

However, it seems a lot of folks are, especially some of my fellow gays. So, as we continue our "Attack Drago" approach, here are some things I want us to stop doing.

1. Stop doing mindless and pointless boycotts. The vodka thing is not making a difference, regardless of what some folks say. Stoli ain't not hurting for money. Remember Chik-Fil-A? That backfired and we were left with egg on our faces. Not a good look.
2. Stop trying 'Westernize' their world. We're naive to think the tactics we used to get our rights works everywhere. I have read so many blogs that talks about how Gays Russians should chain themselves to Putin's fence or lobby their politicians. Folks, it's Russia. They don't do activism American Style. 
3. Stop acting surprised about Russia's politics. When have they ever been soft? 
4. Let's not make up the stories. A lot of bloggers are rewriting the real stories. For example, if the IOC said they will work with Russia's officials, don't turn around and say the IOC support the imprisonment of Gays. In fact, stick to the facts. Don't jazz up your blog posts or articles with fibs, lies and half-truths. Have integrity and keep it real.
5. Stop making Russia the ultimate Axis of Evil. Yes, their anti-gay law is horrid, but it doesn't make their entire country evil. Hell, if that's the case... We should be the Axis of Evil too. I mean, we just got rid of DOMA, DADT, we have a bunch of states that outlaw gay marriage, and we can lose our jobs because of our sexualities. To be honest, we are no better than Russia. 
6. Stop pushing for things that won't happen. They won't cancel the Winter Games or move it. So let's stop the petitions and letters. Let's just support the Russian LGBT activists and their efforts.

Again, I hate Russia's anti-gay law, we all do. But we shouldn't overreact, we should think clearly about the how to approach all of this. The misinformation, the fibs, and unconfirmed stories are a bit much and overboard. We have to be better.