With all political opposition eliminated and Russia firmly in the grip of what analysts call “mature authoritarianism,” the country prepares for a March presidential vote devoid of competition and, if the Kremlin has its way, ushers Vladimir Putin into another six-year term without surprises.

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    11 months ago

    I’ve heard that power is intoxicating, but I so rather retire, work on my garden, read books. I’m starting to think this guy riding a horse topless was just a staged photo op, and he has no personality IRL.

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      11 months ago

      That’s because you don’t have power so you think that’s what you would want to do in that position. It’s the kind of stuff where we don’t know until we’re living it, like soldiers the first time they’re faced with the possibility of ending someone’s life…