The Global Rise of Putinism

[suplex3000]

If America is a better country today than she has ever been, why are so many, East and West, recoiling from what we offer now?
In my opinion, the cause of the rise of Putinism is not Putin’s strength, wisdom or judo skills. I think that the key lies in miscalculations in American foreign policy. Bush and Obama are not popular respectful persons in the US, let alone the rest world.
The Global Rise of Putinism The American Conservative

 

[jwoodie]

The rise of local despots correspond with the loss of respect for American values and strength.

 

[francoHFW]

Is there a RW news blackout on the Russian economy falling apart? Putin will have to change his tune or it will continue, along with his ruin.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

the pootarians might want to take a long look at what's happening in russia compared to the US.

Their hero is a dismal failure.

 

[CowboyTed]

What is it the Hard Right worship of Putin...

Anyway, Putin is a joke and his country is going down the tubes, read the OP.
Looks like Obama is getting closer to a win with Russia US Message Board - Political Discussion Forum

 

[Toro]

I read somewhere today "Russia offers nothing to anyone except to ethnic Russians."

Nobody wants to emulate Russia. Most want to get away.

 

[jwoodie]

What is it the Hard Right worship of Putin...

Anyway, Putin is a joke and his country is going down the tubes, read the OP.
Looks like Obama is getting closer to a win with Russia US Message Board - Political Discussion Forum

You might want to hold off on the high fives. Remember the euphoria about bin Laden?