Tzar Putin - Is he bringing Russia down?

[Mr. Wolf]

This is not a political topic. It is a humanitarian topic.​

Is he bringing Russia down? Is he killing the democracy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeK6spOIVro
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNmQlv9lCHk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTJQ_H0xcpA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_ABqLO01sM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gg17VAZiXo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3SCQDhUQ8o
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In a society, where for hundreds of years people where told what to do, a man is thrown into the free world where there is no opportunity. Can this man blast his way to success without the knowledge nor skill, nor direction, in a world without opportunity?

 

[cordoncordon]

Is THE Russia the same as THE U? As in the University of Miami???

 

[Mr. Wolf]

Son, we didn't have these tramps during the war. Now people are sleeping by dumpsters.


Wait, I can't see myself in the camera. Here wait. I can see myself now. We weren't always like this. I used to be a waitress, but that's long gone.

 

[3countriesPlan]

due to Putin's economic policies, russia is poised to become a major player on the world market again.. Putin is the man!

There are good and bad associated with him. So what if there is less freedom? Russians are richer and their pensions are growing!! What do you want? Ability to feed your family or the right to stand on a b1tch box all day? Go Putin!

 

[SmoothTalker]

As someone who has actually lived in Russia, and still has family there, I will say this.

It is stupid, and incredibly annoying, to hear Westerners ***** about what's going on in Russia. Obviously, the way things are here are better in some ways (my family did chose to move to Canada, after all), but they are by no means the only way to live.

Russians have typically prefered a stronger government, and they don't mind government controlled media. Yes Putin is a bit authoritarian, but at this time Russia needs a very strong leader.

So ideally, could things be better in Russia? Perhaps. But it is the Russians country, not North American's or European's country. Therefore, if they want him as leader, which the majority certainly does, that's perfectly alright. And my impression is that the majority of Russians do want him in power-- it's sort of like President Bush. Sure there are plenty of outspoken critics, but obviously there are plenty of silent supporters, as these people are elected leaders, after all.