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Originally Posted by Jesus H Christ
Putin was a necessary evil. After the Soviet and later the financial collapse they needed a strong leader to clean that mess up in 2000 as he did a great job. Instead of a hammer, Russia needs a refining file.
They have all the tools to build a great country as the people know this, but they're plagued with horrible corruption like the US was in the 1920's-30's. Matter of fact, this type of gangster mentality is so heavily embedded into the society/culture it's a way of life.
Russia needs a pure statesman at this point, who'll be able to release control on local judicial levels. In short, pay the judges and local law enforcement good money as they clean up all the corruption.
Russia still has the mentality to strip the country resources and get the fuck out of dodge.
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Well said. That is close to my assessment too, but I think at this point in time Putin is still needed for "at least" another term.
It's vitally important that Russia have a strong no-nonsense leader (especially one that excels in international politics like he does) at a time when the West is hell bent on neutralizing Russia as a world power again.