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Putin, in rambling interview, barely lets Tucker Carlson get a word in
Washington Post MSN ^ | 2/8/2024 | Francesca Ebel

Posted on 02/08/2024 6:07:38 PM PST by marcusmaximus

Russian President Vladimir Putin spent the first 30 minutes of his two-hour-long interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson giving a revisionist historical tirade on the founding myths of Russia and Ukraine, the breakup of the Soviet Union and NATO expansionism.

From there, admonishing Carlson when he interrupted, Putin pontificated on everything from the war in Ukraine and relations with the United States, the case of imprisoned American reporter Evan Gershkovich, and even on artificial intelligence.

By the end of the conversation, it was clear that Putin had no intention of ending his brutal war against Ukraine. But Carlson, who was sacked from Fox last year, seemed ready to surrender. Putin offered to keep talking. Carlson, evidently exhausted by the Russian leader’s longwinded conspiracy theories and grievances against the West, thanked him and called it quits -- far short of the media coup that he had been touting.

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Carlson spent most of the two-hour interview in silence, or looking confounded.

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At several moments, when Carlson tried to interject, he was chastised by the president.

“I'll tell you, I'm coming to that. This briefing is coming to an end. It might be boring, but it explains many things,” said Putin in a condescending tone.

“It’s not boring. [I’m] just not sure how it’s relevant,” said Carlson. Putin responded that he was “gratified” and appreciated that.

(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...


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KEYWORDS: azovmarcus; francescaebel; hunkamaximus; interview; maximusazov; putin; putinbots; russia; russiacheerleaders; tucker; tuckercarlson; tuckerputininterview
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To: boycott
Yep.

Carlson lets his guests talk.

Which is why he gets to interview people.

61 posted on 02/08/2024 6:33:49 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear ( In a quaint alleyway, they graciously signaled for a vehicle on the main road to lead the way. )
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To: Republican Wildcat
love brutal, murderous dictators

Yet he protects Russian children from homosexual adoption, transgender grooming, and pedophiles. Why do you think that is?
62 posted on 02/08/2024 6:34:30 PM PST by Jan_Sobieski (Sanctification)
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To: hanamizu

The Zeepers side with/see unhinged Brandon, as being in perfect shape, over Putin.

Another dimension of space and time, for sure.


63 posted on 02/08/2024 6:34:42 PM PST by Jane Long (What we were told was a conspiracy theory in ‘20 is now fact. Land of the sheep, home of the knaves)
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To: marcusmaximus

Silly people. It wasn’t supposed to be a debate. It was an interview. the interviewer asks a question, gets an answer, Asks another question, gets an answer.

IT WASN’T SUPPOSED TO BE A DEBATE.


64 posted on 02/08/2024 6:36:27 PM PST by LegendHasIt
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To: kiryandil

gluteaus and nanook should get a room so civilized folks don’t have to watch their obscene bromance in public. It’s gross.


65 posted on 02/08/2024 6:36:36 PM PST by AndyJackson
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To: DesertRhino

I know Reagan’s speeches were full of clever observations, memorable lines, and lots of humor - a sign of a smart mind, and someone who likes people

by contrast, Putin’s speeches are angry rants with no memorable lines or clever observations, and zero humor

like I said, opposites


66 posted on 02/08/2024 6:36:43 PM PST by canuck_conservative (NATO - now celebrating 75 successful years of keeping the Russian monsters out!!)
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To: Allegra; bimboeruption; dforest; MoochPooch; Rocco DiPippo; tennmountainman
; Untitled-Project-V1"

ZEEPER FOLLIES PINGLIST!

67 posted on 02/08/2024 6:37:16 PM PST by aMorePerfectUnion
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68 posted on 02/08/2024 6:37:18 PM PST by marcusmaximus
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To: Republican Wildcat
Correct...in fact, Putin's first 30 minute ramble was an almost word for word recitation of his July 12, 2021 article, "On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians."

Basically, his argument is that Ukraine was once part of Russia, on and off, and he wants it back now.

69 posted on 02/08/2024 6:38:03 PM PST by Timber Rattler ("To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace." --George Washington)
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To: Apparatchik

Tucker is sometimes accused of not allowing his guests to speak much.

I am sure you could have done a lot better but I doubt anyone would have listened.


70 posted on 02/08/2024 6:38:08 PM PST by boycott
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To: marcusmaximus

It was pretty good, in my view. Tucker wasn’t throwing him softballs. He seemed genuinely interested in Putin’s view of what was going on. It was interesting seeing how tight-lipped Putin was about everything.


71 posted on 02/08/2024 6:38:21 PM PST by struggle
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To: aMorePerfectUnion

72 posted on 02/08/2024 6:38:26 PM PST by marcusmaximus
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To: marcusmaximus

Great. Two of the three nuclear superpowers are now clearly being run by people with severe mental deficiencies. Yeah, makes me sleep well. /need I? /sarc

And then we get Harris?! Sheesh. Not a win there.


73 posted on 02/08/2024 6:40:34 PM PST by piytar (Do NOT forget Ashli Babbit!)
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To: Apparatchik

74 posted on 02/08/2024 6:40:52 PM PST by marcusmaximus
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To: dforest

Trump runs ring around Putin.


75 posted on 02/08/2024 6:42:34 PM PST by cowboyusa (YESHUA IS KING OF AMERICA! DEATH TO MARXISM AND LEgermany in 1837. FTISM! AMERICA, COWBOY UP!)
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To: canuck_conservative

It’s obvious you have no clue and you’re just spouting off. Thanks for playing.


76 posted on 02/08/2024 6:45:12 PM PST by DesertRhino (2016 Star Wars, 2020 The Empire Strikes Back, 2024... RETURN OF THE JEDI)
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To: xoxox

CIA pre-bunkng written before it aired.


77 posted on 02/08/2024 6:45:38 PM PST by Trumpisourlastchance
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To: Timber Rattler
his argument is that Ukraine was once part of Russia, on and off, and he wants it back now

Sure, just like since the American Southwest was once part of Mexico, Mexico deserves to have it back now


78 posted on 02/08/2024 6:46:37 PM PST by canuck_conservative (NATO - now celebrating 75 successful years of keeping the Russian monsters out!!)
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To: Trumpisourlastchance

Tucker and Putin did quite well. Putin was speaking as much to the people in Eastern Ukraine as anyone. That’s why he answered in Russian despite speaking fluent English.


79 posted on 02/08/2024 6:47:44 PM PST by circlecity
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To: marcusmaximus

My husband thought the interview was interesting.


80 posted on 02/08/2024 6:48:15 PM PST by Jane Austen (Neo-cons are liberal Democrats who love illegal aliens and war.)
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