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Irish_Dem

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3. Putin wants to make democratic form of govt look weak, foolish and ridiculous.

Reply to applegrove (Reply #2)

Fri Mar 11, 2022, 10:30 AM

Mar 2022

He and Xi wish to showcase autocracies as the most viable form of government, strong, determined, unified, all powerful.

Yes that is why Ukraine was a huge threat for Putin for the reasons you mention. He could not tolerate a thriving democracy right on his doorstep.

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Trudeau is the new MAGA Fox scapegoat. He is one of many great leaders [View all] applegrove Mar 2022 OP

Putin using the GOP to weaken Canada. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #1

Yes. Just like Putin could not stand the example of a Democratic mixed market applegrove Mar 2022 #2

Putin wants to make democratic form of govt look weak, foolish and ridiculous. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #3