Snap Shots of YOUR Republican Party, 21st Century Style

[Dondilion]

Originally Posted by finnbow

It would be more accurate to say that they were commies and many, including Putin, would like to return Russia to its former "glory" when it was the driving force behind the commie USSR. Their current form of government isn't crony capitalism, it's a kleptocracy.

Vlad is smart enough to know that Russia cannot return to "former" glory. It is not the USSR and it does not have the means. Its GDP I believe ranks with that of Italy.

He is promoting nationalism to prevent Balkanization. Note also the promotion of the Russian Orthodox Church as a cementing agent.

[finnbow]

Originally Posted by Dondilion

Vlad is smart enough to know that Russia cannot return to "former" glory...

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he would reverse the collapse of the Soviet Union if he had a chance to alter modern Russian history, news agencies reported...

Fielding quick-fire questions from supporters in Russia’s European exclave of Kaliningrad, Putin was asked what Russian historical event he would like to change.

“The collapse of the Soviet Union,” Putin immediately shot back.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-r...-idUSKCN1GE2TF

[finnbow]

The mayor of Hagerstown, Md., apologized Wednesday for his Facebook comments that upset many residents by referring to London’s mayor as a “terrorist.” Sadiq Khan is the first Muslim elected mayor of the city of London.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...r-a-terrorist/

Apparently, this cretin was upset about the big baby Trump balloon being flown over London during the Lying Dotard's visit to the UK.

[Dondilion]

Smart enough to know that is not feasible. What is?--The creation of a "sense of Russian identity". That is Vlad's project...a shield against dismemberment.