I will say it---Putin needs to die.

[Atticus]

I am aware that there is some speculation that he is already dying of cancer, but even if that is true, how many thousands more Ukrainians will he murder before he dies "naturally"?

And, I am aware that a wealthy former oligarch has put a $1,000,000 bounty on Putin's head, but that is "chump change" for a hit like this one would be.

Stroke of lightning, unexpected cardiac arrest, paid assassin or Russian patriot---let's confront the harsh reality: Putin's death in the near future is about the only way for the slaughter in Ukraine to end.

I understand that there are people who believe that calling for anyone's death is always wrong. They are certainly entitled to believe that. As for me, if ending the carnage in Ukraine is wrong, I don't want to be right.

[Calculating]

1. Definitely

For the good of the world he needs to go.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

2. Well said.

[Crunchy Frog]

3. One million is nothing. Needs to be at least a billion.

Those oligarchs have more than enough to put up a real bounty.

[DLevine]

4. Agreed. Sooner rather than later. nt

[lame54]

5. Happen to know where he's at?

[bdamomma]

17. On Randi Rhodes

podcast show, he's seeking refuge in the Ural Mountains. Take everything with a grain of salt.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ural_Mountains

[vlyons]

6. no there is another way -- a Russian revolution

It's happened before, not once but twice. Once against the tsar and once against Gorbechev, both instances after a failed war. It could happen again. If hundreds of thousands of people taketo the streets in cities around Russia, Putin can't shoot them all or put all of them in jail. When stores have no food and hunger sets in, and electricity is turned off, civilians won't tolerate that indefinitely.

[TheProle]

16. Twice to the tsar, but yes.

[dalton99a]

7. Putin must not be allowed to continue his rampage of murder, destruction and terror

[Initech]

8. Death is the only acceptable punishment for a tyrant like Putin!

[bluestarone]

9. I fully 100% AGREE!!! PLUS

THIS has to happen FAST before he gets into a NUCLEAR bomb shelter!! He could survive the blasts and STILL be a problem!

[andym]

10. Even if Putin goes, question is who succeeds him

and what will he/she do...

[Buckeyeblue]

12. That's right. It could be someone worse.

I think that's why we don't get in the business of assassinating world leaders. But I would hope the Russians could find someone willing to say enough is enough.

But I'm sure Putin has the best security around him. It's not like he's showing his face in public.

[world wide wally]

27. In all honesty, whoever it is could not be worse

[Buckeyeblue]

31. Really? I think it could be a lot worse.

You could get some motherfucker that decides to randomly launch nukes...And they could do it within minutes of taking over.

Putin is bad for sure. But he seems to want to win. Which means the world doesn't get obliterated.

[onecaliberal]

11. I said at the time I first read about the million dollar bounty that it was a woefully

Inadequate amount of money for someone who could do it. I’ve been thinking these thoughts for years about this guy, but it really needs to happen.

[uponit7771]

13. K&R didn't Putin call for a hit on Zelensky

[highplainsdem]

20. Putin's been responsible for multiple deaths of opponents and critics.

[Patton French]

14. Well, removed from power forever.

Definitely. I’m always resistant to call for someone’s death. That said, I understand the sentiment.

[tandem5]

15. As far as I'm concerned his days should have been numbered

when he attacked our election process and undermined the EU.

[Emile]

18. Looks like the only way to end this invasion! He is a terrorist

threatening nuclear war , so the sooner the better!

[highplainsdem]

19. Ideally, I'd like to see him removed from power (his rigged elections will never remove him),

tried for all of his crimes with all the evidence laid out for the world to see, and imprisoned for the rest of his life, and his criminal associates with him.

Realistically, I don't think he's likely to be taken prisoner easily. The man does know some martial arts, and I'm sure he's armed at all times.

It would be no loss to the world if he were killed while Russians opposed to a warmongering autocrat tried to remove him.

[FoxNewsSucks]

21. Agreed.

[SheilaAnn]

22. A quick trip to various little towns and villages in Italy might prove satisfying. n/t

[CloudWatcher]

29. Giulino di Mezzegra

I hear good things about Giulino di Mezzegra, perhaps he'd like to check it out.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giulino

[SheilaAnn]

30. What an interesting read, thank you.

[Gore1FL]

23. I don't know what comes next. I find that to be concerning. nt

[Meowmee]

24. Agree

Imo opinion not doing whatever possible to eliminate him from the equation is tantamount to participating in more murders and senseless destruction.

[world wide wally]

25. Can't kill him soon enough for my money

[Dan]

26. I'm curious, what is the standard that should be used to determine

When a Leader of a Country should die?

Is Putin the first leader in current times that has met that standard?

Would such a standard also apply to Leaders that are part of NATO?

[Raine]

28. Sooner rather then later! nt

[Ziggysmom]

32. No, I'd like to see him stand trial for war crimes first, then be executed.

[Red Mountain]

33. His death

would save thousands of lives.

And that's just Russian lives.

[sir pball]

34. Come now, we're civilized. He should get due process...the same kind as Ceaușescu got.

Given the recent poll of how old DU skews, I don't think I need to explain that.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

35. Putin needs to leave this world

Along with whatever sociopath putin has lined
Up to take over should he leave this world. Hopefully he is removed quickly,like right now.