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Obama: It's Putin's "schtick" to look like tough guy
CBS News ^ | Feb 7, 2014 | CBS/AP

Posted on 02/08/2014 5:36:28 AM PST by Innovative

President Obama says part of Russian President Vladimir Putin's "shtick" is to look like the tough guy in Russia.

"I think that’s where some of these perceptions come up," Mr. Obama said. "My sense is that’s part of his shtick back home politically as wanting to look like the tough guy. U.S. politicians have a different style. We tend to smile once in a while. ..."

...""There is no doubt we wanted to make it very clear that we do not abide by discrimination in anything, including discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation,..."

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TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; Russia
KEYWORDS: footinmouth; gayolympics; homosexualagenda; incompetent; obama; obamahigh; obamainterview; obamastoned; openingceremony; pinkjournalism; putin; sochiolympics
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Great idea for Obama to personally insult the president of another world power... (/sarc)

Also note Obama's promotion of the homosexual agenda -- from the way he is talking, you'd think Putin wanted to jail all homosexuals, when in fact the Russian law does not infringe on their right, it forbids homosexual seduction and molestation of children.

Here is what Putin actually said:

"We do not have a ban on non-traditional sexual relationships," said Putin in comments reported by Russian agencies. "We have a ban on the propaganda of homosexuality and paedophilia. I want to underline this. Propaganda among children. These are absolutely different things – a ban on something or a ban on the propaganda of that thing."

1 posted on 02/08/2014 5:36:28 AM PST by Innovative
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To: Innovative
I have nothing more to say.


2 posted on 02/08/2014 5:37:59 AM PST by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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To: Innovative

That might be true but I’d prefer him to someone whose “schtick” is to look “gay.”


3 posted on 02/08/2014 5:38:45 AM PST by FlingWingFlyer (ObamaCare. The "global warming" of healthcare plans.)
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To: Innovative

Compared to you, Obamadork, any man is tough, you marshmallow livered low IQ wimpoid.


4 posted on 02/08/2014 5:39:35 AM PST by Da Coyote
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To: Innovative

‘Leave children alone’ – Putin on gay rights in Russia

http://rt.com/news/putin-sochi-2014-volunteers-817/

“There is no ban for homosexual relations in Russia, yet propaganda of homosexuality among minors – and pedophilia in particular – are prohibited,” Putin said during a Q&A session with volunteers at the Sochi Winter Olympics.

“We neither disallow anything [homosexual] nor bust anybody [who’s gay], we have no criminal liability for such relations – as opposed to many other countries of the world,” the president emphasized.

“So you can feel calm and relaxed – but leave the children alone, please,” Putin demanded, recalling that in some countries the issue of legalizing pedophilia has been discussed openly.


5 posted on 02/08/2014 5:39:53 AM PST by Innovative ("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
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To: cripplecreek
Barney Fife with a tan ?

Does anyone have a link to this interview ... I never knew it occured and I'd love to see it

6 posted on 02/08/2014 5:40:05 AM PST by knarf (I say things that are true .. I have no proof .. but they're true.)
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To: Innovative

“Putin’s schtick is to act like a tough guy”.
Our _residents schtick is to act the girly man he really is.


7 posted on 02/08/2014 5:40:37 AM PST by certrtwngnut (')
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To: Innovative

The media will relentlessly bash Putin. They need to make it clear that our fascist, anti-Christian lifestyle is far superior to what they do in Russia, and our autocrat is better than their autocrat.


8 posted on 02/08/2014 5:40:37 AM PST by ClearCase_guy (Anti-Complacency League! Baby!)
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To: knarf

The article says:

“Mr. Obama made the comment in an interview with NBC News that’s set to air Friday. Excerpts of the interview were being released in advance. “

The article date is Fri., Feb 7, it was obviously written before the interview, but perhaps it was released yesterday?


9 posted on 02/08/2014 5:44:48 AM PST by Innovative ("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
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To: knarf

The picture is from last night’s interview with Bob Costas on NBC and Barry was obviously stoned for that.


10 posted on 02/08/2014 5:45:27 AM PST by John W (Viva Cristo Rey!)
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To: ClearCase_guy

The media acts like the opening ceremony of the Olympics was a disaster but I personally thought they put on a pretty good show. It was obviously from their perspective but still a very good show.

They should have said that the screw up with the Olympic circles was a representation of global warming and the media would have loved it.


11 posted on 02/08/2014 5:45:41 AM PST by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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To: cripplecreek

Looks like Obamatollah still be choomin’, mon...

h/t Bob Marley


12 posted on 02/08/2014 5:46:22 AM PST by newfreep (Breitbart sent me...)
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To: knarf

apparently the interview was aired yesterday. couldn’t find the transcript, just another article discussing it:

Obama explains Sochi absence in interview with NBC’s Bob Costas

http://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/barack-obama-sochi-russia-winter-olympics-103226.html?hp=l6

“The full interview will air during the opening ceremonies broadcast Friday night, NBC said. Clips aired during NBC Nightly News on Thursday night.


13 posted on 02/08/2014 5:47:34 AM PST by Innovative ("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
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To: Innovative

Obamao is a celebrity type narcissist leader. He lives in Obamao-centric world and can’t stand another person as popular as himself or more.
It is clear that Putin’s PR specs are pros and Putin’s Chuck Norrisque style is more appealing that is why Obamao attacks him, for the second time AFAIK (previously he has called Putin a slouch - a projection plain and simple).


14 posted on 02/08/2014 5:47:57 AM PST by cunning_fish
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To: Innovative

It is patently obvious that Obama is a homosexual and living a life of deception. Putin is his antithesis.


15 posted on 02/08/2014 5:48:44 AM PST by allendale
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To: cripplecreek

“Coke ... It’s the real thing”


16 posted on 02/08/2014 5:49:21 AM PST by canuck_conservative
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To: Innovative

Just the opposite Bam, Putin’s “shtick” is to smile behind closed doors with other leaders, and then stab them in the back.


17 posted on 02/08/2014 5:51:50 AM PST by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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To: knarf

Here is a video excerpt of the particular statement only:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/olympics-obama-bob-costas-chat-678042


18 posted on 02/08/2014 5:53:09 AM PST by Innovative ("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Yup. He’s an embarrassment, alright. On the other hand, unlike some - and I mean SOME - fellow freepers, I loathe and despise Putin.


19 posted on 02/08/2014 5:53:58 AM PST by miss marmelstein (Richard Lives Yet!)
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To: cripplecreek

I agree, they put on a good show for the opening ceremony.


20 posted on 02/08/2014 5:54:15 AM PST by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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