A retired Russian general's criticism may signal a larger problem for Putin

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31. This is huge.

Remember this? https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/coup-attempt-against-gorbachev-collapses

The generals made the wrong move in trying to depose Gorbachev. The people took to the streets, and backed them down. They had tasted freedom, and weren't going back. Some generals committed suicide in the aftermath.

This is the right move. I still think this is a test by Putin to check our resolve, & our committment to NATO. I mean, the Irish fisherman already backed him down.

Putin has brought corruption to Seussian levels, the Russian economy is a mess, any benefits from being a "capitalist" system is concentrated in the hands of the oligarchs, & Covid is probably running wild. The Ukrainians are not going to roll over, and when body bogs start coming back from the front, it will not bode well. He can try to shut down the media, but even with that, he won't be able to hide it. If the military turns on him, and it sounds like they are, he's done.

And I'm sure the general wil be brewing his tea himself. He knows how the game is played.