>>>The idea that this impression of Putin is somehow 'right-wing' is in itself amusing, given that he represents what could arguably be called Russia's 'right-wing'.
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>>I'm sure they are extending the presidential terms from 4 years to 6 simply because they love democracy. :o)
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>And if that works out, they could move toward *real* modern democracy with a President for Life.

Some presidents do deserve life.

Death penalty is somehow too much and too easy.