re: What's TD's obsession with Vladimir Putin

I get that folks respect his gangsta. I now know that Russia subtly has the best stock market on the planet. That along with a Chinese alliance and all that callows them to do what the hell they want. We caint say that. Any intellegent person knows that the US could accomplish everything that Russian can in reguards to world power. We use covert missions and deceit to reach our goals. I wish people would understand that our perception as an "ally" nation is important to our success and status. We can't go arround acting like a raged gorilla. We have a perception/reputation to uphold.