George Washington was popular too but even he had the grace to step down. Special man. Special legacy shining ever more brightly in light of moments like today. Over two centuries later.
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That grace in this country started dying in the 20th Century and died with FDR. That's why the 22nd Amendment had to be adopted. In Russia, there never was such grace. Tsar Vladimir will rule the New Russian Empire until he is overthrown or dies.
I think if Putin steps down then he's probably a dead man.
Putin wants to get Russia back in shape, that’s why he is staying.
Washington led a nation that values freedom, liberty and the rule of law.
Russia has never had such a culture. It needs a strong figure to unite the nation. I’d rather it was a Christian who believes in the nation state like Putin performing this role than any alternative
George Washington was and will always be the Greatest President Ever ... bar none. He could have been King. Instead, he gave us a Republic.