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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it ends when Putin dies or is overthrown, and I don't think it's that remote of a possibility. We have an obvious example in Nicholas II of what happens to an autocratic Russian leader when he leads his country into a war for which they are militarily ill-prepared, exposed, and humiliated against "lesser" opponents, leading to economic ruin. Russians put up with a lot from their leaders until suddenly they don't. Putin knows this, hence the paranoia and the 50-foot tables.[/quote]

Much of Western Europe has enjoyed a high quality of life with elected governments and expectations that these officials will comport their duties in a reasonable manner. When they don't, they get thrown out on their ear. And yet, Russia can't get its sh*t together. One thug after another, century after century. Ivan the Terrible. Stalin. Putin.

What is wrong with Russia? Serious question. One thug after another.[/quote]

Aren't you being, er, rather generous to Europe? The continent that gave us Hitler? The governments that are behind untold number of atrocities in Africa and the Middle East?  It's a bit much to hold them up as a picture of enlightenment. [/quote]

Did you miss the part where we all strive to do better and not resort to fascist dictatorship? That matters ya know.[/quote]

Do we tho? [/quote]

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