Vladimir Putin has rescued Russian TV journalists from a tiger attack by tranquilising it with a dart gun. The Prime Minister was visiting Ussuri national park in Russia’s Far East. The five-year old Amur tiger was trapped by researchers of the Russian Academy of Science. Vladimir Putin, who is on a working visit to the region, arrived at the reserve on a helicopter. There he met with scientists working on research and preservation of the Amur tiger – one of the rarest predators on the planet. There are only about 450 of the big cats in Russia. The scientists showed Putin equipment that helps them monitor migration routes and control health of the endangered species. Among the gadgets there were GPS- Argos satellite navigation collars, special traps for taking photos of animals and a gun that fires tranquiliser darts. Then Putin was given the opportunity to travel to the taiga to see the trapped tigress. ‘Vesti’ TV channel journalists, who were waiting for the Prime Minister at the site, just five metres away from the animal, didn’t notice that the big cat had freed itself. They could have been attacked, but Putin reacted quickly and used the dart gun to stop the animal. Whilst the Amur tigress was sleeping, the premier put a GPS-collar on her neck and, together with scientists, measured her length from nose to tail tip. http://www.russiatoday.com/features/news/29732 I wonder what Sick Cheney and G. Bulshit would have done if they were in Putin's shoes?
Hahahahah - Well, he's a long-time practitioner of judo. Mushin, "no mind," acting without the hindrance of an intruding mind. Not bad, Vlad, not bad.
If only Putin was the president of USA - US would be the undesputed champion of the world in true democracy. (We had to endure 8 years of Bulshit. What a waste!)
ST12, are you equating Putin's regime to true democracy? I have a certain admiration for the man, and am learning more about him as time goes on - but would not say his is anything close to a representative democratic regime.
This statement deserves only one comment: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA You can't be serious! Are you? Where do you live? On Mars?
Being portrayed as a hero can do wonders for your popularity. I should go save some damsels in distress now ......
And you believe America is a true democracy and fair towards other countries? And you believe America is a good example to follow? Do you guys know that US is screwing up as we write here other countries in the world? And you call that democracy? Do you know that US screwed up the lives of millions in Iraq for OIL, and you call this country true democracy? Do you know that the true democracy US is responsible for the deaths of hundreds civilians just in Afghanistan this year alone? " ............. Afghan officials have accused forces from the U.S. and other countries of killing dozens of civilians in recent weeks. The deaths have inflamed tensions across the country and weakened public support for both Karzai's government and a continued foreign troop presence in Afghanistan. .............. http://www.statesman.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Asia/Afghanistan.html Putin is much, much, much better and fairer politician than anyone of the same rank in US. If putin is a dictator why he has the support of over 75% of the Russians? If Bush stands for democracy why he stays in office with only 23% approval rating? He should have gone long ago if he had one yota of dignity since the majority do not want him. Even people with no education see that.
As far as Putin's "regime" it is democratic since most Russians approve it - over 75% are happy with it if you are calling it "regime". In contrast the US is under the Regime of the Corporate Crooks. Who lie to you all the time and you believe them.
As far as Putin's "regime" it is democratic since most Russians approve it Having public support is no indicator to the type of regime, a dictator may have a wide public support whereas a democratically elected president may have very low. People weren't all hating their leaders until democracy was invented. Anyway, the thread title is really amusing, makes ya wonder why the dude doesn't have a big P on his chest.
I couldn't help my LMAO when I read the topic title! I feel a bit queezy that I find myself in agreement with iggysick. Good Lord, what is the world coming to?
ST12: just edit your posts, there is no reason to keep bumping your own threads by posting back-to-back within 5 minutes.
Let me clarify several things. I do not vilify Putin. I think he has been an amazing statesman on behalf of his country's interests. I'm intrigued by the man, and can understand why he enjoys his country's approval; I meant no pejorative connotation to the word "regime." Simply, an administration, a government in power, a ruling coalition, a parliamentary majority, etc. Use "administration," government, whatever you like. Your post above, regarding U.S. actions abroad, doesn't speak to me, anyway, whether the U.S. is or isn't a democracy. Quite frankly, in my opinion, the fact of Bush's presidency is evidence of a democracy, because democracies can screw up. But I cannot equate what transpires in the U.S. with what has transpired under Putin's stewardship, and continues today. A key component of democracy is whether a regime willingly relinquishes the keys of power to another, whether the personal imprint of a leader so directs the institutions in a society that regardless of whether he or she holds titular office, the erstwhile "leader's" programs continue on unimpeded. Examples are legion. In a nutshell, Putin came to power with the desire to aggregate whatever power he could to his regime to effect what he felt was his mission, which was, basically, to put Russian economic and military power back on the map. So far, not unlike the American president, in seeking to further his intended mission. The key difference, also in a nutshell, is that Putin has worked tirelessly to revamp the structural and institutional systems in Russian politics, so that he would not have to brook being frustrated unduly in the pursuit of his aims. He hasn't done this in revolutionary sweeps, but in gradual changes that nevertheless have lasting effect. Came across this: http://www.cdi.org/russia/johnson/7264-2.cfm Please note the second portion, in bold: it isn't that Putin's regime is any different in seeking a sympatico legislature, it is that his regime seeks to structurally alter the rules of play, and succeeds. Even this is now dated, with the advent of Putin's de facto continued Head of State status after the end of his constitutional term of office as President. If this had happened in France, for instance - a strong-President model - if the President ended his term by hand-picking his successor, then changing hats to Prime Minister but not the reins of power, there would be an outpouring of manifestations on the streets, shouting the charge of "tyranny" and "dictatorship." This is what I meant regarding democracy in Russia.
iggysick, Your post shows that you missed to take your pills. BTW just to answer your question and relax you a bit I live in LA and am much more interested than you who will be the president of the US. The whole world is fed up with the Bush's presidency. I am not sure if you like or hate America. Those who hate America like Bush big time since he weakened America beyond their dreams. BTW didn't your country actively supported Hitler? It did ha? No wonder you are anti-Russian. "........ in 1941 Croatia joined World War II on the side of the Axis Powers and staged a military coup that made Ustashe leader Ante Pavelic leader of Croatia. This left Croatia as essentially a Nazi puppet state that allowed Germany to invade Yugoslavia. As part of Nazi efforts to re-draw the borders, Bosnia and Herzegovina were awarded to Croatia. With the Ustashe in control, atrocities occurred on a massive scale as thousands of Serbs were killed in concentration camps.......... "
Are there any other enemies of the US that you support? Are you a US citizen or just someone we let visit?
If a tiger was about to attack someone, and I had a tranquilizer gun in my reach, I would have shot the damn tiger as well.
he will claim croatia was the first anti nazi movement in europe but then what do you expect from a guy who comes from a country where ethnic cleansing is the biggest holiday? cant wait for the croat generals facing the international war crimes tribunal to get sentenced wonder if he will see it any different then? (no) also who is he to talk about putin? LOL his precious precious former president and hero of the croat people is a well known ethnic cleanser and terrorist supporter...did putin write a book called "guerilla warfare"? right it was croat president and terrorist supporter franjo! franjo begged US gov. officials to release terrorists from US prison who were responsible for hiijacking a US plane and planting bombs in the US subway and killing police!...the wife of this terrorist went to work for tudjman right after serving 20 years in the US prison... oh and it was this same franjo that denied and tried to downplay the # of victims in croat concentration camps but i offer you this neat picture to get a feeling of real history: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srbosjek_(knife) so youre not really speaking to a real friend of any russian or jew ...In the Jasenovac concentration camp competitions in speedy slaughter were organized by the Ustaše. The winner of one such competition, Petar Brzica slit the throats of 1,360 prisoners and won the competition