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hlthe2b

(113,196 posts)
1. During GWBUsh* admin, Putin did a US PR tour. I heard one of his interviews (NPR?) & his
Sat Nov 23, 2019, 06:50 AM
Nov 2019

English was nearly perfect. Because of this, it was pretty easy for him to ingratiate himself with the interviewers and by extension, the audience. I wondered then what he was up to. The man is beyond dangerous.

dewsgirl

(14,964 posts)
3. He is ridiculously smart and measured, yet the most
Sat Nov 23, 2019, 07:27 AM
Nov 2019

dangerous man in the world. And our president has mashed potatoes for a brain.

Mike 03

(18,690 posts)
2. This is interesting. I just recommended some books to "Highheat" so he
Sat Nov 23, 2019, 06:51 AM
Nov 2019

can get straightened out on Putin. Some of the responses are hilarious.

Mike 03

(18,690 posts)
5. He scares me too.
Sat Nov 23, 2019, 07:35 AM
Nov 2019

What also scares me a little is that even though I thought I was okay at recognizing Russian bot accounts, this one would have fooled me completely. I guess the bots are getting more sophisticated. In 2016 they were so obvious.

Maeve

(43,346 posts)
9. He is smart--otherwise, he wouldn't be so dangerous
Sat Nov 23, 2019, 07:51 AM
Nov 2019

Evil people can be smart and level-headed, too. Doesn't mean they are good; the best crooks are quite affable.

WePurrsevere

(24,259 posts)
10. Oh Putin is "smart" but I think the word 'calculating'...
Sat Nov 23, 2019, 07:58 AM
Nov 2019

is much more accurate than "level headed". It's because he's smart, calculating and ruthless that he's so dangerous. I'm pretty sure that he's been working on a long term game plan for decades only adjusting it slightly as needed.

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