Putin is trying to restore pride in his country. If he is more authoritarian, it is because traditionally, that is what the Russian people have wanted AND needed. They are a different mold from us, and cannot be judged by our standards of democracy.
“Putin is trying to restore pride in his country. If he is more authoritarian, it is because traditionally, that is what the Russian people have wanted AND needed.”
I’ve always known that, but have had a hard time understanding it. I used to think that all people are basically the same, but I learn more each day. It is hard to understand how the former Soviets can look back and yearn for the days of Stalin?
They certainly have a different history than you do if that’s what you mean. And you have these two important historic allies: Pacific and Atlantic, yes?
Hey Tex - do you have a Russian wife by any chance?
“If he is more authoritarian, it is because traditionally, that is what the Russian people have wanted AND needed”
Are you including the 20 million Ukrainians that the Kremlin Killed?
You are clearly an agent of the Kremlin and I dont think you belong here.