I knew this guy from Finland a while back, he was into politics and his big fear was 'Putins Russia' he thought Vladimir Putin was a threat to the west and a bully to former soviet block countries.
I have a different impression - I think Putin loves his country and is not trying to wreck the aspirations of say Poland for example. My only criticism is as an ex spy he has an odd way of running his country - It seems a bit like an old boys club.
George Bush Snr was head of the CIA - so a lot like Putin, and the US can intimidate smaller countries. But he seems to have a better reputation. He's not seen as a dictator whilst Putin is, even though he's popular and elected.
To be honest I don't understand much about either leader, just wondering if some people on here do?
If you had to pick between them which would you have? - is Putin dangerous or just a patriot like any other?
Originally posted by e4chrisPutin is more a nationalist than a patriot!
If you had to pick between them which would you have? - is Putin dangerous or just a patriot like any other?
"Patriotism is a lively sense of collective responsibility. Nationalism is a silly cock crowing on its own dunghill and calling for larger spurs and brighter beaks." (Richard Aldington)
Originally posted by AThousandYoungI think he's sill popular - He would win any election he stands in.
Bush Sr was only in office four years. Putin is playing games such that the Russians can't get rid of him.
I remember an interesting story about a journalist who was murdered in Russia for reporting spy related matters. But there was a letter from a reader saying 'We know the government does this and we don't care.'
He's very different to Belisconi but they are popular in a similar way i think?
Originally posted by AThousandYoungEveyone these days gets two terms. What a loser Bush Sr. was. LOL.
Bush Sr was only in office four years. Putin is playing games such that the Russians can't get rid of him.
Just judging Putin from a photo, he appears to be Satan's spawn.
Just say'in. 😛
Originally posted by whodeyPutin makes the best election videos by far! here's how to win votes and deal with political opponents 🙂
Eveyone these days gets two terms. What a loser Bush Sr. was. LOL.
Just judging Putin from a photo, he appears to be Satan's spawn.
Just say'in. 😛
Here's one on his 60th birthday, incl the horse footage!
Bush seemed quite laid back for a US president, but here he is being emphatic!
And on 'wmd'...
Which would you prefer??? Putin should make videos for a living I think 🙂