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  1. 04-28-2007 #1
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    Lately, Putin seems to be about as Gung-ho as Bush. Personally, all I see in Putin is KGB and his polices seem to be all about suppressing any growth of democracy in Russia. Government opposition is silenced, free enterprises are seized and they (meaning Russia) recklessly supply high technology to dangeorus nations such as Iran and Korea. I think they do the later, just to cause the U.S. trouble, in spite of the potential danger that the policy may come back and bite them in the ass as well.

    Latest article seems to imply the things have settled down with regards to the statue uproar, hopefully it'll stay that way for you, maxorator.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Oldman47 View Post
    Lately, Putin seems to be about as Gung-ho as Bush. Personally, all I see in Putin is KGB and his polices seem to be all about suppressing any growth of democracy in Russia.
    I see the first statement as about 175 degrees out of phase.

    For the second, I enjoyed this recent related article.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Oldman47 View Post
    Lately, Putin seems to be about as Gung-ho as Bush.
    Bush isn't terrorizing little independent democratic countries. Bush is also not totally controlling the media, newspapers and court. Bush can't send anyone he wants behind the bars. Bush is not denying the history of USA.

    I think I don't need to give you any more examples. Living in USA is totally fine. But when living in Russia you need to think as the dictator, do as the dictator says, never criticise the dictator etc. No civil rights.
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    I meant that they're both stubborn, single-minded individuals. One is incapable of thinking outside the box and the other has no desire to.

    As far as living in the U.S., being a U.S. Citizen, yea I have no major complaints as far as my personal liberty and rights go, but that doesn't preclude the fact that I'm not content with the present administration's handling of international affairs, war included.

    It wasn't my intent to compare Russia to the U.S. For reasons you stated, their is no comparison.
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