Putin remains overwhelmingly unpopular in the United States (nationalist, free speech, economy)

[neko_mimi]

I bet even Putin would have beaten Hillary in the US election.

[sickofnyc]

Originally Posted by cuebald

What would one have to do with the other, unless they were connected in some way?

An excellent point that I would love to see a cognitive response to.

[saltine]

Lefty practically re-elected him. They also make the best gun salesmen.

[saltine]

I’d vote for Putin before most any leftist commie democrat turd

[NoodlePoodle]

Originally Posted by craigiri

After all, how many products do we all use that say "Made in Russia" on them? I don't think I have any....

That's an interesting argument.

I took a five-minute walk-around of my kitchen and living room to find products that say "Made in USA" on them. I made a point of not opening drawers, cabinets and the like - what I saw was what I checked.

I found a total of 7 products:
* a Leatherman tool
* a pack of Marlboros
* a Mars fishcare aquarium care product
* a tray of fresh organic Gala apples (USA, Washington)
* a Kelty daypack,
* a Yankee candle (Made in the USA with global components), and
* a Texaco fire chief gasoline advert from the 70s.

Are these the coveted things of value that the US has to offer to the rest of the world?

Incidentally, on that same walk-around tour I did find some things that explicitly say "Made in Russia" on them:
* a dog :-)
* 75% dark chocolate
* a carton of cigarettes
* three bottles of alcohol (1 infused vodka, 2 Crimean wines)
* a chrystal glass carafe
* a bag of pine nuts
* a damascus-steel knife
* a judo gi (well, it sounds like cheating but it isn't - I had just taken it out of the dryer)

I understand that would not hold true for most people (after all, I have just returned from Russia), but it does seem the "Made in USA" selection would be similarly meager for most of us.

[Speleothem]

No. Putin is no friend of the US. If I was a Russian, I'd prolly like him.

[cuebald]

Originally Posted by Ultor

They are connected. Your irrational red-baiting and paranoia make Putin a powerful man in the eyes of many Russian.

Putin was already a powerful man in Russia. He is ex-KGB and the head of the Russian Mafia, with tentacles that wrap around Trump and several of Trump's associates. He kills anyone who opposes him, and has for years. That could in large part account for his "popularity".

[Scrat335]

Amusing. You people never disappoint.

[NoodlePoodle]

Originally Posted by cuebald

...but how about source what you claim?.

While I don't condone Ultor's tone and argumentation (or lack thereof), it wouldn't be too hard to find some narrative supporting his claim:

https://www.bloomberg.com/view/artic...shing-his-foes

[cuebald]

Originally Posted by NoodlePoodle

While I don't condone Ultor's tone and argumentation (or lack thereof), it wouldn't be too hard to find some narrative supporting his claim:

https://www.bloomberg.com/view/artic...shing-his-foes

I have no doubts I can use google and find claims supporting either side. It's simple etiquette to support what you say. If I want someone to listen to a point I make, I will make it as easy as possible for them to hear it.