Putin says new post-Soviet union ready for 2015 launch

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

He should be more like Obama and clamp down on the media huh

If you think Obama has 'clamped down' on the media, rather than Putin who undoubtedly has, there isn't a lot to say. You clearly don't know what you're talking about.

[Danno 1,228]

As opposed to your proper way of doing the same?

Ahh but I'm not questioning my values, I simply demonstrate how he fails to live up to his when he mocks Putin with Homosexual themes.

[Danno 1,228]

The Soviet Union did more to further American might than anything to date. I welcome the competition. Assuming this Eurasian trade agreement amounts to what you think it will. Based on past hysterical predictions, I'm going to say no. We're focused exactly where we need to be right now, Asia.

I see you long for the time when we could afford an arms race..... back when China was but a wee-economy.

Back when we had a Reagan in the White House with the will to challenge Communism. (despite the Lefts opposition)

All that is changed now, all of it.

[Pooky 3,781]

Tens of minions. Tens of them.

Awwwww, I'll miss those little guys.

[Danno 1,228]

Yes, in the same way that Castro is making his country better. I know you have a crush on dictators, Danno.

LOL, why do you hate democracy so much?

You are finally -getting it- ahh?

When democracy was the exercise of the few it worked pretty good, when it was extended to Putin, the Muslim Brotherhood and those you don't like, you seem so down hearted.

“Democracy is a streetcar. We will ride on it until we reach our destination, then get off!” - Recep Erdoğan

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

LOL, why do you hate democracy so much?

Democracy? In Putin's Russia? You are so clueless, Danno.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Democracy in Russia is great, so long as you like a one horse race.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Democracy in Russia is great, so long as you like a one horse race.

Yes, it's great for those that support Putin. The others go to jail.

[JohnR! 5,495]

I believe some of the exchanges here explain why some consider Putin a hero, for it is obvious they believe Russia is nowadays a democracy. Under that false premise, their opinion and POVs are consistent. If 2+2=5, ergo 3 x 2 = 7.5!

Edited December 27, 2013 by Gegel

[Danno 1,228]

Yes, it's great for those that support Putin. The others go to jail.

Lets put your observations to the test shall we?

Right now Pusssy Riot is making all types of anti-putin statements, are they in jail?... did he allow them to get out of jail?

If they can refrain from trespassing on Cathedrals with their showmanship I bet they remain free.

Care to make a prediction?

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Care to make a prediction?

Yes, they'll be back in jail. They should never have been in jail to begin with.

[JohnR! 5,495]

Right now Pusssy Riot is making all types of anti-putin statements, are they in jail?... did he allow them to get out of jail?

Interesting that Putin should have to 'allow' them to get out of jail. One should presume that ina democracy [sic] there would be legislation that should have prevented one from being incarcerated for speaking one's mind.

Does it not strike you as odd that in a democracy [sic] the president shold have to allow anyone out of jail ? It sounds more like a totalitarian regime...

Isn't it even more tale telling that they were incarcerated in the first place?

Edited December 27, 2013 by Gegel

[JohnR! 5,495]

Yes, they'll be back in jail. They should never have been in jail to begin with.

The idea is that you send those whose opinions are dissident to jail and then you give in to international pressure and let them free, so you can be heralded as a pilar of righteousness...

THAT'S how a true democracy works.

[Danno 1,228]

Interesting that Putin should have to 'allow' them to get out of jail. One should presume that ina democracy [sic] there would be legislation that should have prevented one from being incarcerated for speaking one's mind.

Does it not strike you as odd that in a democracy [sic] the president shold have to allow anyone out of jail ? It sounds more like a totalitarian regime...

Isn't it even more tale telling that they were incarcerated in the first place?

You're going to have to make up your mind, either Putin runs the place like a dictator or not, first you say he is... then when I follow your reasoning (LOL) then you take the angle "That in a democracy."

So lets make this simple

Is putin a dictator who Let Pusssy riot out of jail or not?

Edited December 27, 2013 by Danno

[Danno 1,228]

Yes, they'll be back in jail. They should never have been in jail to begin with.

IF some Neo-Nazi's stormed into a synagog, to protest "Jews controlling Obama"in NYC, would they end up in jail?

A: yes and under hate crimes penalties is would be longer.