best answer 10 points
2006-11-22 07:39:27 · 15 answers · asked by motleycrue0880 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I think that he has a mixed record. Although he has done a great deal to bring Russia out of the dark ages and into an energy giant in waiting, he has also done his fair share of things to quell internal discontent within Russia. The best example of this is his overt control of the media and his elimination of people who express popular discontent. Recently a Russian journalist named Anna Politkovskaya was murdered in very suspicious circumstances. He seems a good leader, but i think people should be suspicious of him even if only for his KGB past.
2006-11-22 23:19:26 · answer #1 · answered by tony w 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A mixed bag. He is pushing an appropriate agenda for Russia, but some of his methods leave a lot to be desired. The necessary checks and balances are not working well in Russia at this time.
2006-11-22 07:43:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once KGB, always KGB. He seems a bit more fascist than communist these days. I look for a harsh blow to be dealt to Georgia just when we're in the thick of dealing w/Iran or NK. I also expect China to do the same w/Taiwan at the same time.
May you live in interesting times.
2006-11-22 08:10:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
all best answers get 10 points honey, Putin is a master polititicain. He msut be to saty in power in Russia for so long. He also has a militray background and can hold his vodka
2006-11-22 09:52:35 · answer #4 · answered by paulisfree2004 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Instead of being stupidly evil, like our president, he is brilliantly evil. He is such a perfect villain that I am thrilled at the drama. Bush is such a clumsy villain that he makes me want to vomit. I would not want either of them to be in a position to effect world affairs. Unfortunately they both are. But Putin is much better theater.
2006-11-22 07:48:35 · answer #5 · answered by beast 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
While I believe he is a very intelligent man, I also believe he is a professional politician, therefore he is a double-dealing snake who speaks from several mouths in his face according to what the situation of the moment dictates.
2006-11-22 07:44:19 · answer #6 · answered by Rich B 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 13:55:37 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well he is former KGB is moving Russia very quickly into a police state. He is not a good man and not to be trusted.
2006-11-22 07:47:22 · answer #8 · answered by Perplexed 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I truly hope Bush is just being a world politician saying he is our friend. He is a conniving snake and is a major threat.
2006-11-22 08:09:49 · answer #9 · answered by CaptainObvious 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Huhhh You said putin.
2006-11-22 07:41:08 · answer #10 · answered by draftboyg 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋