Approve of Vladimir Putin, former head of KGB? Poll inside.

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Posted: 12/16/2016 5:20:44 PM EDT

Another credible source, ARF. Let's have a POLL and discuss. I'm assuming if you vote yes that you're Republican as well.

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:26:15 PM EDT

[#1]

No.

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:27:29 PM EDT

[#2]

I think Putin actually cares about his country and works in its interest.

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:27:34 PM EDT

[#3]

A claimed-former communist who is now a third-world kleptocrat?

Gee, let me think about this one...

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:29:05 PM EDT

[#4]

35% yes?

WTF?

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:29:28 PM EDT

[#5]

He's a shitbag.

Sometimes you find yourself having a common cause with shitbags.

That's how the world is.

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:29:46 PM EDT

[#6]

Putin is a murderous thug. Research what happened in those apartment bombings. Quite disgusting.

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:30:30 PM EDT

[#7]

I don't approve of ruling through fear.

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:32:17 PM EDT

[#8]

Hey Vlad, I don't approve of you! Neener, neener, neener!

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:35:00 PM EDT

[#9]

You need to check your information sources, your ability to make honest assessments, and your IQ if you think Putin is anything but an enemy of the US.

He's also a piece of shit quasi-dictator.

I couldn't care less if he was somehow offed tomorrow, as long as the US wasn't involved.

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:36:05 PM EDT

[#10]

He is great for HIS country.

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:37:43 PM EDT

[#11]

I respect him and his ruthlessness. That does not mean I like or endorse him.

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:37:46 PM EDT

[#12]

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You need to check your information sources, your ability to make honest assessments, and your IQ if you think Putin is anything but an enemy of the US.

He's also a piece of shit quasi-dictator.

I couldn't care less if he was somehow offed tomorrow, as long as the US wasn't involved.

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I'd be slightly disappointed that he hadn't given Soros some Polonium-flavored tea first.

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:38:35 PM EDT

[#13]

Russia is a ~~criminal enterprise~~ oligarchy and Putin is the head ~~crime boss~~ rich guy.

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:49:35 PM EDT

[#14]

The US could only be so lucky, to have a REAL leader like Putin! The US has a lock on PUSSY Presidents, with the exception of a handful, since its inception!

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:50:35 PM EDT

[#15]

What happened to America. Move to Russia you worthless communist fucks.

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:52:05 PM EDT

[#16]

I'm no fan of his.

I'm no fan of BHO either.

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:56:56 PM EDT

[#17]

He's a cockfag.

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:10:57 PM EDT

[#18]

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Another credible source, ARF. Let's have a POLL and discuss. I'm assuming if you vote yes that you're Republican as well.

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You assumed wrong.

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:16:28 PM EDT

[#19]

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I think Putin actually cares about his country and works in its interest.

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This. Putin cares about Russia. Putin is not a globalist.

This isn't an approve or disapprove because it's a more complex issue than that. Do I approve on how he wants Russia > USA, no. Do I approve of who he supports geo-politically, of course fucking not. Iran, Syria, Turkey, etc can all fuck the fuck off.

Do I respect him acting in the best interests of Russia, yes. Does that mean I'm pro-Putin, pro-Russia, no. Do I respect his anti-globalist stance? Yes. Does that make me anti-USA, Pro-Russia, Pro Putin? No.

It's the dumbing down superficial polarized one or the other stance that the medial shoves down everyone's throat that leads to this shit. And people seriously look around and wonder why and how shit has gotten so bad.

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:17:43 PM EDT

[#20]

He's an asshole.

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:17:50 PM EDT

[#21]

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You assumed wrong.

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A Republican could certainly vote no. I was just rolling with what Obama said that 1/3 of Republicans do approve according to a poll with credible source. Maybe you're a Democrat and voted Yes. I dunno.

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:19:04 PM EDT

[#22]

I believe that Vladimir Putin has the best interests of Russia at heart.

I believe that those do not necessarily align with our best interests.

I do not believe that FBHO has America's best interests in mind, where they conflict with his globalist/progressive/Fabian goals.

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:22:05 PM EDT

[#23]

I thought Putin was merely a former KGB Colonel, not the former KGB Chief.

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:24:16 PM EDT

[#24]

Machiavelli would approve of him

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:25:00 PM EDT

[#25]

Vlad is for Vlad, then Russia and pretty much fuck everyone else.

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:29:28 PM EDT

[#26]

I respect him, but I don't like him. Respect and liking aren't always the same thing.

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:31:07 PM EDT

[#27]

Putin is a POS Commie.

That said, he loves his country and you know exactly what you get with him. His interests may not be in our favor but they are also not necessarily against us either. Our current FBHO is such a fuck he created most of the issue we now deal with and has actually chosen the wrong side in most of them and in the end has tried to make Putin the bad guy when in fact the bad guy is FBHO.

I respect Putin, for the leader he is.

I do not respect FBHO for the leader he is.

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:33:28 PM EDT

[#28]

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A claimed-former communist who is now a third-world kleptocrat?

Gee, let me think about this one...

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Posted: 12/16/2016 6:35:01 PM EDT

[#29]

Commie POS!

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:36:41 PM EDT

[#30]

Since I am not a Russian citizen and don't live in Russia, I have no opinion of him.

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:40:26 PM EDT

[#31]

Hey Moron, Putin was never HEAD of the KGB. He work for the KGB as an agent for 16 years.

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:41:57 PM EDT

[#32]

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A claimed-former communist who is now a third-world kleptocrat?

Gee, let me think about this one...

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In 1999, Putin described communism as "a blind alley, far away from the mainstream of civilization".

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:42:24 PM EDT

[#33]

I neither approve nor disapprove.

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:43:01 PM EDT

[#34]

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I think Putin actually cares about his country and works in its interest.

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He doesn't though. He cares about his bank acct, the bank accts of his cronies, and the honor of russia. But the people and circumstances of daily life in Russia he doesn't care about at all. Thats why every Russian wants out. He also shits all over and betrays his own allies.

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:43:47 PM EDT

[#35]

no, but the list of politicians I approve of can go on a post-it note. The list that I do not approve of would be a small novel

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:51:59 PM EDT

[#36]

No. He is KGB-era communist who lines his own pockets.

However, he has a habit of speaking his mind, and is infintely more manly than Barack "Bottom" Obama.

I've posted memes of Putin over the years out of frustration with what a bitch our president was.

That doesn't mean I approve of Putin.

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:59:40 PM EDT

[#37]

No, but after seeing the poll, I think someone could capitalize on making Putin real-dolls.

Posted: 12/16/2016 7:00:32 PM EDT

[#38]

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What happened to America. Move to Russia you worthless communist fucks.

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Posted: 12/16/2016 7:01:27 PM EDT

[#39]

I don't think "thug" is really the right word for him, although I do hear many people call him that.

What would you call a person who bombs the apartment buildings of his own citizens so that he can be seen riding in and saving the day.

What do you call someone whom more journalists have mysteriously died covering?

What do you call someone who jails, and in some cases poisons, his political opponents?

I don't know, but I am glad I don't live in Russia.

Posted: 12/16/2016 7:03:43 PM EDT

[#40]

He hates America. That said, I hate FBHO more. At least Putin loves his country. Can't say the same about FBHO.

Posted: 12/16/2016 7:07:00 PM EDT

[#41]

wasnt fbho whispering something about things being easier his second term,? or whatever

Posted: 12/16/2016 7:09:22 PM EDT

[#42]

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I think Putin actually cares about his country and works in its interest.

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Posted: 12/16/2016 7:18:56 PM EDT

[#43]

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Hey Moron, Putin was never HEAD of the KGB. He work for the KGB as an agent for 16 years.

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according to my info Putin WAS the head of the FSB, which was the KGB and internal security combined into one entity. so I guess in your case the moron looks back at you when you are using the mirror to shave.

Posted: 12/16/2016 7:21:00 PM EDT

[#44]

Inb4 "literally hitler"

Posted: 12/16/2016 7:24:42 PM EDT

[#45]

I approve of Putin and like him. He's brutal and ruthless but the perfect president for his country given how things work over there. Yeah, it's a crime haven, but he gives a shit.

I would not want him for president here though.

Posted: 12/16/2016 7:27:34 PM EDT

[#46]

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I think Putin actually cares about his country and works in its interest.

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I hope that we will have a leader soon that puts the US's interests above all others like Putin does for Russia.

Posted: 12/16/2016 7:28:06 PM EDT

[#47]

Looks like the poll is right in line with BHO.

Posted: 12/16/2016 7:44:08 PM EDT

[#48]

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Hey Moron, Putin was never HEAD of the KGB. He work for the KGB as an agent for 16 years.

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and then... on 25 July 1998, Yeltsin appointed Putin as Director of the Federal Security Service (FSB), the primary intelligence and security organization of the Russian Federation and successor of the KGB. He held that position until 9 August 1999.

but this is GD and going ballistic over semantics is SOP.