=== President Bush took President Putin out to his ranch and looked deep into his eyes and decided that Vladimir Vladimirovich could be his friend. Not good enough?
I'm more interested in the way his wife has described him to German banking friends as a "vampire."
Just because Putin's human and -- from the looks of some of his early pics -- wanted to be as cool as Vsiotsky doesn't mean he's the real deal. I chalk that sort of thing up with "Christ is my favorite philosopher" sorts of soundbites.
Actions speak louder than words. I still think Putin's in East Germany and Petersburg ought to be ringing in your ears especially.
I believe President Bush is what could be called a 'baby' Christian believer, but growing fast. He's certainly got great global connections, but I don't believe his discernment is infallible, nor do I not necessarily believe that he isn't looking at Putin's potential as a person to reform completely maybe. Of course, it could be a faith statement, saying things the way he hopes is the best interpretation. I personally think Putin is the same Communist 'vampire' he always was. Someone has sold us out, I'm wondering if before Nov. 2 might not be too late.