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'Alpha Dog' is at it again! Putin leads biker gang in his latest macho photo opportunity
The Daily Mail ^

Posted on 08/30/2011 8:00:55 AM PDT by AfricanChristian

Politicians will usually kick off an election campaign with a rousing speech, a meet-and-greet handshaking session or a nice photo opportunity kissing a baby. Unless, of course, they are Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who joined a biker gang and led them on a testosterone-fuelled motorcade. Over-revving the engine as he sat astride a three-wheeled Harley Davidson, the former KGB tough man looked both ludicrous and very much at home in the latest of macho stunts that have punctuated his political career.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Russia
KEYWORDS: agitprop; bikes; macho; propaganda; putin; russia
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To: Salamander

Um. Yes. That he is. ;)

And .... if you ask me, I think he’s NOT afraid of Red Bare and RB knows it...

I like that.


201 posted on 08/31/2011 10:50:47 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Mr B has a new cousin on the way!)
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To: Melas

Just because.
[in HD]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MvsyNSk20Q

:)


202 posted on 08/31/2011 10:51:47 PM PDT by Salamander (Can't sleep...clowns will eat me.)
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To: Brad's Gramma

I doubt he’s afraid of anything.

[testosterone, power and leather...bottle it and sell it!]

LOL


203 posted on 08/31/2011 10:53:29 PM PDT by Salamander (Can't sleep...clowns will eat me.)
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To: Obadiah
Putin seems to endlessly go around, and endlessly go out of his way, to prove his manhood, you know, in a sort of over-compensating way. Weird.

Not weird at all when considering the culture of Russia. They love him for it. Putin has always been active as this. What is different is that OUR press is publishing it...makes you want to go hummmmm.

204 posted on 08/31/2011 11:01:45 PM PDT by caww
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To: Tex-Con-Man
Perry looks wimpy by comparison to Putin. Unfortunately our men have lost a great deal of their Macho imagine and become these damnable “metro-men” geeks. Our military guys are pretty awesome still....but I fear that too will be squashed in time at the rate this administration is dictating to them how they need to reflect Obama’s style of what a warrior should be.
205 posted on 08/31/2011 11:07:35 PM PDT by caww
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To: Salamander

That’s a great shot...whose the guy looking down at Putin? Big dude he is! Caption should read:

Putin: “Yes of course you can come work for me!”

Note: All three guys standing along side are NOT looking at Putin.


206 posted on 08/31/2011 11:10:51 PM PDT by caww
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To: caww; Salamander

That’s Alex. He’s my new best bud, no matter WHAT Salamander says...

Heh


207 posted on 08/31/2011 11:18:05 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Mr B has a new cousin on the way!)
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To: caww

“I was in the KGB, you know: Mr Putin looks remarkably relaxed as he faces _Alexander Zaldostanov_, the imposing leader of the Night Wolves.”

He looks like a deer in the headlights to me....;D

[I’d be looking up in stupid-eyed worship]

LOL


208 posted on 08/31/2011 11:19:20 PM PDT by Salamander (Can't sleep...clowns will eat me.)
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To: Brad's Gramma

Don’t *make* me fight you for him.

You will not win.

I’m small, fast and treacherous!

;D


209 posted on 08/31/2011 11:20:58 PM PDT by Salamander (Can't sleep...clowns will eat me.)
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To: Salamander

Ol’ Alex is a he-man next to Putin....great shot...and you’re right Putin looks caught in the headlights. But I’ll bet money at the end of the day Putin respected the guy...and vice-versa.


210 posted on 08/31/2011 11:38:06 PM PDT by caww
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To: Brad's Gramma

I have friends in Ohio with Harley’s and other bikes as well. Use to date a fellow for awhile who surprised me when he drove out of his garage with a Harley under him...asked me if I wanted to ride...’You bet!”

First time I rode...loved every bit of it...wondered how I’d handle riding behind a man I hardly knew. But quickly learned riding is like dancing with a man...tune into his lead and it’s smooth riding all the way!


211 posted on 08/31/2011 11:43:43 PM PDT by caww
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To: caww

I’ll buy half that premise, anyway....;D


212 posted on 08/31/2011 11:44:27 PM PDT by Salamander (Can't sleep...clowns will eat me.)
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To: Salamander
It's the best I could do....there is a rhythm to a ride I think. At any rate I was sold. But to drive one....that's a not! Call me chicken!
213 posted on 08/31/2011 11:48:01 PM PDT by caww
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To: Salamander

Ach. Sal.... come ON!


214 posted on 09/01/2011 12:07:17 AM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Mr B has a new cousin on the way!)
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To: caww; Salamander

Oh yeah..the few times I’ve rode on one... I could get hooked REAL FAST.

But I’m too putzy to trust myself to actually drive.

*sigh*

And on that, I log off.

Sweet dreams you two....
.


215 posted on 09/01/2011 12:12:30 AM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Mr B has a new cousin on the way!)
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To: Salamander

Mine. All. Mine.

Nite now!


216 posted on 09/01/2011 12:13:51 AM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Mr B has a new cousin on the way!)
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To: Brad's Gramma

In your dreams.

;D


217 posted on 09/01/2011 12:59:07 AM PDT by Salamander (Can't sleep...clowns will eat me.)
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To: Salamander

Love that video, although it makes me remember how much how much I liked NIN before Trent got buff and started wearing a buzz cut.


218 posted on 09/01/2011 9:04:34 PM PDT by Melas (u)
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To: Salamander

WOW!!! What a great day I’ve had!!!

Hope yours was well!

Oh, Alexander said to say hi....


219 posted on 09/01/2011 10:07:44 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Mr B has a new cousin on the way!)
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To: Melas
started wearing a buzz cut.

He did what?!?!?!!?

Oh, the humanity.

He was so hot.

:(

220 posted on 09/01/2011 11:05:25 PM PDT by Salamander (Can't sleep...clowns will eat me.)
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