Posted on 07/08/2009 10:04:06 AM PDT by fiscon1
Since taking over as leader nearly a decade ago, Vladimir Putin has rolled back democracy and freedom in Russia in ways that would only rival Joseph Stalin. He's cracked down on opponents, the media, and rolled back the Democratic process. All of this is a naked attempt to consolidate all legitimate power into his own hands. Yet, Putin isn't merely popular in Russia, but overwhelmingly popular.
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“Since taking over as leader nearly a decade [6 months] ago, Vladimir Putin [Obama] has rolled back democracy and freedom in Russia [America] in ways that would only rival Joseph Stalin. He’s cracked down on opponents, the media, and rolled back the Democratic process. All of this is a naked attempt to consolidate all legitimate power into his own hands. Yet, Putin [Obama] isn’t merely popular in Russia [America], but overwhelmingly popular.”
Pretty easy to bring this closer to home!
“Since taking over as leader nearly a decade [6 months] ago, Vladimir Putin [Obama] has rolled back democracy and freedom in Russia [America] in ways that would only rival Joseph Stalin. He’s cracked down on opponents, the media, and rolled back the Democratic process. All of this is a naked attempt to consolidate all legitimate power into his own hands. Yet, Putin [Obama] isn’t merely popular in Russia [America], but overwhelmingly popular.”
Pretty easy to bring this closer to home!
“Since taking over as leader nearly a decade [6 months] ago, Vladimir Putin [Obama] has rolled back democracy and freedom in Russia [America] in ways that would only rival Joseph Stalin. He’s cracked down on opponents, the media, and rolled back the Democratic process. All of this is a naked attempt to consolidate all legitimate power into his own hands. Yet, Putin [Obama] isn’t merely popular in Russia [America], but overwhelmingly popular.”
Pretty easy to bring this closer to home!
not everything needs to be turned into an opportunity to whack Obama.
So? Europeans, especially Russians, seem to looove having powerful leaders. Americans far less so.
If Ogabe does something right, I agree we should not tamper. However, 90% of what he does is part of his grand plan to turn America into a miserable socialist hellhole, so I am fighting this every step of the way. Get out of the way of those who will defend the Republic if you're not on board.
Why not if it’s true. Sorry to slam your Communist Hero.
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