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doc03

(35,299 posts)
1. Probably the most brutal corrupt person on earth but Trump loves him. Vlad the Impaler of
Mon Dec 26, 2016, 02:45 PM
Dec 2016

our time.

J_William_Ryan

(1,748 posts)
2. The hypocrisy of the inconsistent partisan right is nothing new.
Mon Dec 26, 2016, 04:05 PM
Dec 2016

Putin is an authoritarian thug and warmonger – what’s not for a conservative to love.

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,852 posts)
3. I witnessed Putin-love from Republicans a few years ago.
Mon Dec 26, 2016, 04:12 PM
Dec 2016

They often complained online that the USA needed a "strong leader like Putin."

They could've been Russian trolls, I suppose, but many Republicans love authoritarians... especially the fascist, non-communist variety.

vinny9698

(1,016 posts)
5. The GOP will make Putin an honorary Republican.
Wed Dec 28, 2016, 07:52 AM
Dec 2016

Might even ask him to migrate to the US to run for office.

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