Birchers are always seeing Russian communists behind every bush. Always. You goofballs never change.
I'm no bircher, and I am a little surprised at your comment.
Use whatever "ism" you want to use, but Putin has centralized power, suspended democratic elections, and is working on extending his term in office beyond what's constitutionally allowed.
If it looks like a Chavez...
Sinkspur,
I am not now, nor have I ever been a Member of the John Birch Society. Can't vouch for whatever else they say, but Jasper's article is right on the money.