Claims about Obama from his supporters: He is a real patriotic American and a sincere Christian who works tirelessly night and day to do what's best for Americans - his support for deviant sexual propaganda is driven by Christian compassion.
Actual facts about Putin: he spent his entire adult life as a secret policemen in support of international Communism. His discovery of the Orthodox Church in later life is a cynical political ploy which is clearly belied by his personal behavior. He works tirelessly night and day to consolidate his power, using his executive authority to reward businessmen he likes and to punish and imprison businessmen he hates. He uses his executive authority to spy on his citizens, including journalists, some of whom have died mysteriously under his watch. His opposition to deviancy is political opportunism, not some dedication to principle.
Actual facts about Obama: he spent his entire adult life supporting socialism and internationalism. His discovery of Trinity Church in later life was a cynical political ploy which gave him credibility among black voters but which he abandoned after it lost its political usefulness. He works tirelessly night and day to consolidate his power, using his executive authority to reward businessmen he likes and to punish and audit businessmen he hates. He uses his executive authority to spy on his citizens, including journalists. His support for deviancy is political opportunism.
Two egomaniacal totalitarians claiming to serve their country even as they dismantle the rule of law and undermine free enterprise.
Don’t forget, a significant portion of the Russian Orthodox Church was penetrated or otherwise compromised by the KGB. So for all we know, when Putin is seen as “returning” to the Church, he’s probably just looking up some old buddies.