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I understand the argument that Vivify was making. The most common comparison of Obama and Putin here in America usually involves a picture of Obama looking ridiculous, say while riding a bicycle, while Putin is shown bare-chested with a rifle, or engaging in some other 'manly' activity.
I've heard more than one person make the assertion that Putin is a real man and Barack Obama is something less. While biologically, I'm sure that Putin and Obama meet the standards for "maleness", the point of the comparisons is that Obama is a weak leader, while Putin is strong and assertive.
For my piece, I will say that I agree with the sentiment that Obama is a weak, ineffectual, and demoralizing leader. That will come as no surprise to you or any other regular reader of this forum. He seems to believe one of two things: either he does not believe that the United States has a role in world affairs, or he disdains the past efforts of the United States and believes it must pay a penance and sit out this round.
Show me a nation in all of history whose leader believed its power and influence should shrink.