03-10-2022, 10:23 PM
(03-07-2022, 08:40 AM)727Sky Wrote: Interesting discussion about Russia and Putin from someone who grew up in Russia.
I agree with her that Putin is not crazy. He is simply cold and calculating. His idea of acceptable cost is far different than mine or anybody I know.
Maybe I need to read her book to understand the recipe that produces Ivan the Terrible, Stalin, and Putin. My guess is it has something to do with the culture.
After all my time in the ME, I came to understand why so many "Strong Men" are in power in that part of the world at least. It's cultural. Weak men (or perceived weak men) are not seen as a good thing. They cannot protect the "family". They can't keep a lid on things. The trains don't run on time. I am not condoning all that befalls a nation for having such a person at the helm. Just an observation.
What's that saying though? If you think strong people are dangerous, wait until you see how dangerous weak people can be.