Why are so many RWers supporting Putin

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13. Many are authoritarians who genuinely want authoritarian government

and a Putin to lead it. They admire him.

Of course, Russia's political warfare ops infiltrated and gained influence within RW power groups long ago too.

And, as said, RWers in general have been worked up to a point that they'll support anything that opposes Democrats. To a less virulent degree the same for their counterparts on the left, but especially including LW authoritarians.

Authoritarian types reportedly have very little capacity for self awareness and always believe themselves.