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In addition to suspiciously timed announcements of assassination plots, the Kremlin is also continuing with its tried-and-true strategy of equating voting for Putin to getting it on. In this new ad, a young woman is informed by a fortuneteller that her "first time" will be with the prime minister/soon-to-be-president himself. Her first time voting, you creeps:

This whole sexy United Russia thing seems to have gotten a bit out of hand. For a fairly dark and disturbing response to the trend, see this new parody video from socialite-turned-political commentator Ksenia Sobchak.

 

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4:06 PM ET

March 4, 2012

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THUSALWAYSTOGENIUS

12:01 AM ET

March 5, 2012

The Federation : Russia’s Putin or Vladimir’s Russia?

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, a former lawyer and KGB (Committee for State Security) officer, has just been re-elected as president of the Russian Federation, for a third non consecutive term.

In 1999, Putin entered the political scene as acting Deputy Prime Minister after Boris Yeltsin’s unexpected resignation. He then transitioned as acting president, which led to his two official presidential terms of eight (8) years, which is the maximum length of time that one can hold such position in Russia. He was then appointed Prime Minister by his successor and long time friend, Dmitry Medvedev.

Four years passes by (that is 4 earth revolutions) and 2012 finally comes around: “Welcome back Mr. Putin. It feels as if you never left.”

Surprised? … not really …

Glasnost? … not really …

Perestroika? … kind of , in a “full circle” kind of way

* Please note that if you are under the impression that Glasnost and Perestroika might be a Vodka based drink that is popular in Moscow’s trendy bars, I invite you research these terms.

But as I now think of it, these would make great names for drinks….

- Waitress, may I please have glass of Glasnost with two shots of Perestroika?

- Listen, Gorbachev is gone and he is not welcomed back.

- … but didn’t he …

- I suggest you leave the establishment.

Okay, back to business. Over two decades might have elapsed since the cold war but the Soviet mind never forgets (as the fictitious waitress has demonstrated).

Seems as if “Revolution” is as relevant in today’s Russia as it was back in 1991.

Putin has been clearly expressing his views on his nation’s enemies, especially the Americans. He has made it very clear that he is not interest in the “love / hate” distant partnership that the United States is offering.

He often warns the U.S. against military strike on Iran and cautioning them against a NATO styled attack on Syria as it was conducted on Libya.

Although all these omnipresent warnings are addressed to foreigners, he also warns his fellow citizens against potential invasion, such as Napoleon’s of 1812.

From 1812 to 2012, same difference perhaps.

From President, to Prime Minister, to President, same difference perhaps.

From St. Petersburg, to Petrograd, to Leningrad, to once again St. Petersburg.

From Russian Bribes, to Russian Brides, to Russian Pride, to once again Russian Brides.

The earth’s revolution is completed in 365.25 days. As for Russia’s revolution, the clock is ticking…

Ready when you are Vlad. You might just be historically remembered as one of Russia’s emperor, prince or even saint, like the following:

Alexander I the Blessed; Alexander II the Liberator;Alexander III the Peace-Maker; And last but not least, Vladimir IV the ____________; Well done Sir Czar. But always remember … “Thus always to Tyrants” ? “Thus Always to Genius”.

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MAXIMB

12:57 PM ET

March 19, 2012

The terrorists have been at

The terrorists have been at it for years; through presidents - time and space - it is about a hunger and thirst for power, fueled by hatred, brainwashing, and a deteriorating environment. Being a "terrorist" is a career choice. There will always be a target for the terrorist; it isn't just America, they have a lot of people in their sights. Foreign policy changes when our elected officials change. Funny how the more western-leaning countries in the Middle-East have asked us to please come there - and protect them from those nasty old terrorists. Hmmm..............

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MAXIMB

10:08 PM ET

March 22, 2012

It is good to have a

It is good to have a candidate like Huckabee, and even if he is not nominated, he is doing a service by putting these thoughts out for public discussion..

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