That's Pretty Much Emblematic of Putin's Russia; And of 'Strong Man' Oligarchies In General [View all]

When you have a 'strong man' running a government, more or less single-handedly, and that strong man is staffing all government positions and agencies based on loyalty, rather than merit, this is what you get. And when companies are given preferential treatment based on kissing the Dear Leader's ass, this is what you get.

Russia's first attempt at a humanoid AI robot waddled on stage to the macho theme music of Rocky, only to fall flat on his face, and shatter to bits, seconds later.

What's really scary is that Trump actually ADMIRES this style of governing, and wants to lead the USA down the same path.


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