[docbnj]

Proof comes in all levels. It is in real life almost never like a mathematical proof, but instead is a preponderance of evidence. Remember that "proof" means test, not an absolute certainty.

Can anyone really belief that Putin is not behind this? This is the KGB-man whom we are constantly acting to help us out, and he always does his best to encourage our enemies and to pull the rug out from under any substantive controls on rogue states like Iran and North Korea.

You cannot trust Putin. You can, however, rely on him as an enemy: that is a sure thing.

[GarySpFc]

Proof comes in all levels. It is in real life almost never like a mathematical proof, but instead is a preponderance of evidence. Remember that "proof" means test, not an absolute certainty.

Absolutely correct! However, speculations and silly caricatures are not proof. Indeed, they are not even evidence, and childish at best. Everyone on Free Republic was ready to play jury and execute Putin for Polikovskaya's murder based on hearsay at best, however, Russians who are much closer to the case saw it differently. Now it appears Freepers were wrong. Let the evidence come out, and if Putin or the FSB are guilty of these crimes then so be it.

[sgtbono2002]

I agree with you completely. I wouldnt trust Putin as far as I could throw a Bulldozer. I am only stating that this is conjecture. We will probably never know the truth.