Putin Gets Away With Murder

Bibi's the man!

I would love it if Bibi could join this debate :)

I endeavour to publish the very best Puttie the Putz photos which are out there.

Bump!

Nice Republican, that Bloomberg : )

Sure comrade, relations between America and Russia and just bloody ducky -lol

In fact, Russia's punishment of Georgia is all about US, not Georgia.

"It is not that we do not want Georgia in NATO," Tretyakov said, "but that we do not want NATO and the United States in the Caucasus."

Which is why it is so despicable. They're deliberately and maliciously hurting a nation of poor people for choosing America over Russia.

Georgia has had serious corruption issues, but they are working hard to change. If they were not, NATO would not be in intensive dialogue with them right now. President Bush hailed the successes in Georgia in overcoming corruption not too long ago.

Russia, otoh, seems to be sinking into a morass of moral decline.

Sure comrade, relations between America and Russia and just bloody ducky -lol
Say hi to Uncle Vlad on the next trip to Moscow :),/i>

Before you tuck in with your teddy bear make certain to check under your bed for evil KGB spies.

Russia, otoh, seems to be sinking into a morass of moral decline.,/i>

Let's see, the difference between 126 and 130 is what? Maybe they have increased to 128.

here is my response last time I saw that 77% rating.

Number 31.

Anytime

Corruption. Although Russian politicians and the media talked about the problem frequently, officials did little to address it. Extensive corruption among law enforcement agencies in particular stymied any coherent response. Corruption had tragic consequences for Russia in 2004 as it facilitated numerous terrorist attacks on Russian territory through the exchange of access for payment. Russia's rating for corruption remains unchanged at 5.75 because the country and its political leaders seem to lack the political will to address the problem in a comprehensive manner.

Does this mean that 2005 saw an unprecedented rise in corruption? Certainly not. It has occurred during the past five years. It is simply that last year a certain psychological barrier was crossed - a barrier that had existed for many people who for various reasons approved of the incumbent political regime. In other words, their expectations were dashed.

One of the interesting stories that captured my imagination is when the President first came into office and he cleaned out the police forces in order to rid the country of corruption in the law enforcement -- understanding full well that the people must trust security in order for a society to flourish. And so, Mr. President, you've got hard work ahead of you. You've tackled problems with vigor and enthusiasm. But, most importantly, you've stayed true to a philosophy that I admire. So welcome back to the Oval Office, and please give your good wife all my very best.

So I think it is about where a country is headed too. And I can't resist sharing this from the same link above.

"First, Mr. President, welcome. I reminded the President about what a fantastic visit I had to Georgia. Laura and I will never forget your hospitality, we will never forget the food for which Georgia is quite famous, we will never forget the fantastic folk dancing we saw. And then I'll never forget our visits and the speech to the Georgian people. It was a fantastic trip."

Heh,heh, the US ambassador's wife told me that President Bush told her that Georgia was his favorite country to visit. He enjoyed it as much as I did.

You know, if the Russian law enforcement solved a journalist's-murder case once in a while, maybe the western press would turn its attention elsewhere.

I shall reveal to you small secret, to consequence to sneeze on the western press.
So was always. They listen to the management only.
And the management listens to public opinion only.
And a greater part of the population to sneeze on Politkovskaya.

One of the signature pieces of policy in my administration has been the Millennium Challenge Account. It's a foreign funding mechanism that recognizes countries that fight corruption, support rule of law, invest in the health and education of their people, and adopt open markets. And one of the most robust Millennium Challenge Account projects is with Georgia. It's a sign -- should be a sign to the people of Georgia, and people in the neighborhood, that the United States respects the decisions this government has made, and wants to work closely with the people of Georgia to help Georgia succeed, to help create the conditions for success.

I don't see these kinds of statements about Russia being made.

Watch the video.

I agree with you regarding Yugoslavia. Bombing that country served no strategic interest of the United States and only served to force an unnecessary wedge between Russia and the U.S.

"Before you tuck in with your teddy bear make certain to check under your bed for evil KGB spies."

I really would wish you leave Teddy out of this, but hence forth I'll be more diligent making sure you're not creeping around under there....comrade.

The new Czar's energy fix

please !!! leave Russia alone.
We really don't need the democracy like in Iraq, we don't need any help in building open prosperous society. We don't need any help in building free market. And Really don't want your kind of so-called "free media" (CNN,Fox,BBS) - it is enough.
once we asked for ... it was a horrible mistake? we are still paying for !!!
P.S. I've newer voted for Putin? I hate communism and nationalism! But I'm among the 77% supporters of Putin policy.

Russia demands U.S. lift sanctions

Dollar weakens as Russia is set to add yen reserves

That is a great gif. Where did you get it?

That gif was on an American based energy site. Here is the lastest from Moscow:

A policeman guards an entrance to the house where Anatoly Voronin was found dead / Photo from news.yahoo.com

"The business chief of Russian state news agency Itar-Tass was found knifed to death at his flat in central Moscow on Monday, Itar-Tass is quoted by the Reuters news agency.

Anatoly Voronin, 55, Tass’s business manager, died “as a result of multiple knife wounds,” a source in Moscow’s Prosecutor General told Tass."

Nikolay Lee Sea Cin do I know you by another FR name?

Funny you showing up for the first time on FR - today. How are you comrade? Any good vodka?lol