U.S. Presidential candidates ponder Putin...

The presidential candidates have voiced their opinions of Putin, and they are radically different then that of President Bush. The U.S. presidential candidates seem to have a much clear view of the true Putin, supreme leader of Democratic Russia. Note the italicized text. While in theory, Russia is a democracy, in practice, it is under Putin's ultimate control. The mere fact that he was a KGB spy is enough to not believe a word he says, as the presidential candidates seem to understand. Putin was named as person of the year by Time magazine, which was very highly criticized. Putin's achievements include re-militarizing Russia, conquering Chechnya, turning Russia into a police state reminiscent of Stalin, imprisoning and murdering all his political opponents, churning out new Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
(the US is the only realistic target for those particular weapons, most likely equipped with nuclear warheads, though chemical and biological weapons can also be fitted, and Putin has enough to kill the planet several times over). Oh let us not forget that he has viciously attacked Eastern Europe through economic pressures that have been extremely dramatic in some countries, showing his malicious intent towards the region he wishes to be back under the grasp of his state. While Americans today no longer view Russia as an enemy in a cold war, Putin views the west as a constant threat.

Fortunately, Putin's term is coming to an end and he will have to step down after 8 years of ruling Russia with an Iron Fist. Actually, I'm just kidding. He won't be giving up power you see. His plan is relatively simple and considering his total control of Russia, foolproof. He will nominate a replacement, who will be used as a puppet to nominate Putin as Prime Minister, who will then continue to solidify his power over Russia and expand it abroad. His current (2nd) term expires on May 7, 2008.

You may be sure that you will be hearing a lot more about Putin in the future, and I'm sure that I will write plenty more about him as time goes on. And as far as the U.S. candidates are concerned... I'm just surprised they didn't all turn to stone after looking so deep into those eyes.