From my own investigation of the available information/Media, as well as psychological assessments of Vladimir Putin, I firmly believe that he is perhaps the most "rational & truthful actor" in World Politics at the present time. He's had a difficult road to hoe these past 25 years and come up against so much resistance (lies and misinformation) from the West (America) and is still beloved in Russia. The West would be better served if it had leaders of his honesty and calibre. But alas, we don't.
That you have found and revealed the depth to which 'western' info/reporting on Putin is essentially myth/fantasy/propaganda is a service to us all, so thanks for taking the time to get this article completed.
Why even read western media? I think your audience is more sophisticated than to follow it. Best to go directly to Putin's speeches - they are all online - if you want to understand the man and his nation.
JM, for whatever it's worth to you or anyone else - https://crushlimbraw.blogspot.com/search?q=Putin+&m=1 - a list of headnotes on Putin word search in DaLimbraw Library. Some are references to your previous posts as well. Good hunting!
One of the aims of Western propaganda and the corporate media that spreads it is to shape beliefs and opinions to the point where like Pavlov’s dog, the public declare the desired opinions and beliefs by mere suggestion. This eliminates the need for proof or logical explanations. You already know X or Y are terrorists so we can infer criminal intent in whatever they do or say. In fact, we can assume you will think so and we can insult anyone who doesn’t with impunity and abandon. All sounds logical? All sounds real? Trouble is, it does not sound like the Western ‘values’ people say they are defending.
Speaking as one who is into the 8th month of writing a short technical summary (some routine chemistry calculations), I offer my full sympathy and no advice.
From my own investigation of the available information/Media, as well as psychological assessments of Vladimir Putin, I firmly believe that he is perhaps the most "rational & truthful actor" in World Politics at the present time. He's had a difficult road to hoe these past 25 years and come up against so much resistance (lies and misinformation) from the West (America) and is still beloved in Russia. The West would be better served if it had leaders of his honesty and calibre. But alas, we don't.
That you have found and revealed the depth to which 'western' info/reporting on Putin is essentially myth/fantasy/propaganda is a service to us all, so thanks for taking the time to get this article completed.
Take your time 👍 I really want to know the truth about these men. I appreciate you🤗
Wish he would add Vlodomoyr Zelinsky to his analysis. After watching him perform drag on youtube its hard to take him seriously ... ever the actor
Indeed.
Why even read western media? I think your audience is more sophisticated than to follow it. Best to go directly to Putin's speeches - they are all online - if you want to understand the man and his nation.
Putins background in the “organs” and his formative career years in Germany are interesting though.
Thank you Julian. Very interesting information and philosophical thoughts for a grounding - or non-grounding - of political "science".
JM, for whatever it's worth to you or anyone else - https://crushlimbraw.blogspot.com/search?q=Putin+&m=1 - a list of headnotes on Putin word search in DaLimbraw Library. Some are references to your previous posts as well. Good hunting!
Putin is rational and grounded leader pursuing Russian interests. Not there’s not some deep, dark secret that makes him tick.
And of course, all the focus on Putin totally ignores a deeper issue. The entire system.
No leader, no matter how competent, can rule a nation the size of Russia without popular buy in and cooperation from the vast state apparatus.
One of the aims of Western propaganda and the corporate media that spreads it is to shape beliefs and opinions to the point where like Pavlov’s dog, the public declare the desired opinions and beliefs by mere suggestion. This eliminates the need for proof or logical explanations. You already know X or Y are terrorists so we can infer criminal intent in whatever they do or say. In fact, we can assume you will think so and we can insult anyone who doesn’t with impunity and abandon. All sounds logical? All sounds real? Trouble is, it does not sound like the Western ‘values’ people say they are defending.
You have made me curious....
My heart beats with anticipation...
But take tour time...
Sander
Speaking as one who is into the 8th month of writing a short technical summary (some routine chemistry calculations), I offer my full sympathy and no advice.