Why the West really hate Putin

[Loki]

I've followed with interest on TV ever since the break-up of the Soviet Union, and when Yeltsin installed Putin with the words: "Take good care of Russia". I instantly took a liking in Putin, don't know why.

It later became clear that the West - and America in particular - were not honest with Russia. Russia was really hoping to set aside the Cold War and become partners with the West. But, unfortunately, the West were supporting a handful of extremely rich oligarchs in plundering Russia's vast wealth. This was unsustainable and was going to ruin Russia. It happened under Yeltsin's watch, but he did nothing to stop it, the old drunkard.

Everything changed when Putin came to power. He started cracking down on the oligarchs and made some real reforms. And, most tellingly, he cracked down on the most powerful one - Mikhail Khodorkovsky. Putin had him arrested in 2003. It was a game-changer for the West, because this Russian Jew was one of their main assets in plundering Russia. Immediately, the anti-Putin and anti-Russian media campaign was started. Russia was slandered all of the time since 2003 - without stop.

And this is where we are now in 2014.

Hope this helps.

[Styrian Mujo]

I also like Putin, he seems like a cool dude.

[Loki]

This is a moderated thread, no trolling allowed.

[portusaus]

Dude, the federal government of the US is FUBAR. It's been a century since termites have infested America, by now they have multiplied and eaten so much that the establishment cannot be saved at this point. The most powerful man in America is a negro. It's over, man. The United States of America, are over. The good news is, many potentially independent states are not screwed yet.

And yes, the western media is especially furious of late in their demonization of Putin. Putin will make them regret it somehow, that's for sure.

[Jackson]

I'm not sure what i think about him, but i'm trying not to get won over by American or Russian propaganda. I think he cares a lot for Russia, and he is ambitious, that may be a good or bad combination for everybody else.

[Loki]

I'm not sure what i think about him, but i'm trying not to get won over by American or Russian propaganda. I think he cares a lot for Russia, and he is ambitious, that may be a good or bad combination for everybody else.

It's me who wrote the article

[armenianbodyhair]

I admire Putin and I love America.

[zhaoyun]

Putin is the sharpest and toughest, and most alpha national leader there is.

He is also a Russian nationalist, and his presidency has been good for Russia.

You don't have to like him to recognize this.

[Crn Volk]

Putin certainly cleaned up alot of the mess left by Yeltsin. He continues to make Russia stronger and stronger, and is a hand-break to American influence in the world. China also performs this function as they 'steal' oil suppliers from the US.

[Loki]

I admire Putin and I love America.

Same here. One doesn't need to hate America in order to like Putin.