Putin bursts into tears during performance of Russia’s national anthem

[Redshadowz]

Originally Posted by CraigCreek

Thanks to Putin, I now get teary-eyed whenever I hear the poignant and very moving Ukrainian national anthem...

Why? I don't see why the Ukrainians are any better than Putin. Both of them are run by nationalists, and borders are just lines on a map. Ukraine didn't exist as a country until about 20 years ago. Most of Western Ukraine was part of Poland prior to WWII.

[pollyrobin]

Originally Posted by Bettafish

What was he thinking?
In the footage broadcast on Mongolian TV, the normally stoic Putin is seen standing next to Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, looking down and at one point moving his hand to wipe his eye.

Bologna, or should I say Satay. Probably a fly from some BBQ just flew in his eye

Beautiful backdrop, I must say.

[CoolZombie]

Originally Posted by Bideshi

Haven't seen Obama showing any emotion over our national anthem. He didn't even put his hand over his heart until he got called on it by the media.

Why would anyone show emotion over a national anthem? You have to be mentally disturbed to start weeping during a performance of a patriotic song. I think Mad Vlad has some mental issues or depression, he's likely not well if he's randomly crying in public.

[cruxan]

if Putin had been Kim Jong um that guy standing next to him would lose his head for not sobbing..

[ericsami]

why do we insist on creating saints out of some politicians (i.e Regan or FDR or Lincoln)

and we insist to assume everything another politician do is completely based on evil intent.

Russia is a large country with a population of 150 Million people.

Why would think they don't have their own internal political dynamics.

It is time for us to stop being so darn ignorant about world affairs.

The world is quite grey. everything is not black and white although that would be more convenient.

[Hoonose]

Originally Posted by CoolZombie

Why would anyone show emotion over a national anthem? You have to be mentally disturbed to start weeping during a performance of a patriotic song. I think Mad Vlad has some mental issues or depression, he's likely not well if he's randomly crying in public.

Better than a Boehner though!

<LOL>

[uggabugga]

Originally Posted by CraigCreek

Thanks to Putin, I now get teary-eyed whenever I hear the poignant and very moving Ukrainian national anthem...

Hear, hear.