Does President Obama "love" President Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, president of China?
No, I think you might be thinking of the bromance between these two men: “I looked the man in the eye. I found him to be very straightforward and trustworthy. We had a very good dialogue. I was able to get a sense of his soul; a man deeply committed to his country and the best interests of his country.”
What did Barack Obama say about Vladimir Putin (President of Russia) before Obama was elected President of the USA?
likely nicer things than he is saying now. Before Putin got the idea in his head that he needs to be ruler for life and Eastern Europe belongs to Russia, Russia was on a more westerly economic path, more imports/exports with Europe, lots of petroleum sales to Europe, more open borders with the West, etc...It was in our interest to encourage such westernization so we said nice things about Russia and Putin to try to encourage such develop such behavior, hence statements like W's about seeing into Putin's soul or the "reboot" of US-Russian relations. Putin has decided to take his county in a totally different direction, hence the change of attitudes towards Russia by world leaders.
Which American president told Vladimir Putin that "I can be more flexible after the election"?
No president did that. Get your facts straight! I believe you're somehow erroneously trying to refer to President Obama's comment but he never said any such thing to Putin. Edit: It's just amazing to me that you cons constantly post false statements on this site -- and then other cons agree with you. You're a very careless, uninformed lot.
What if Vladimir Putin were the president of the USA and Barack Obama were the president of Russia?
Let's set aside the legitimacy concerns, such as the place-of-birth requirement.Obama would fit in Russia like ice cream in a steam room - refreshing, but unfit to last. He might survive the first few assassination attempts, and would make serious political decisions on media freedoms, on curbing Russia's military commitments abroad, then attempt to redirect military funding to boost the economy. He might even get far enough to launch a reform of the legal system. However, without significant parliamentary support, his reforms won't go anywhere and he will eventually get stuck (if he survives until the end of his term without impeachment).Unlike Russia, the US has serious checks and balances between the executive, legislative and judicial branches, not to mention the media that covers them. Putin would not try to make abrupt changes right away, but rather extend his control to various three-letter agencies and the military. Putin may gain some traction with socially conservative republicans, but it's unclear what his signature initiatives might be and whether he will withstand pressure from the Democrats. Putin's law credentials are a lot weaker than Obama's, and his interests lie elsewhere, but US politics rely on law much more strongly than Russian politics. Therefore, Putin will won't accomplish anything by legislative means, as any serious initiatives will run against the established laws, doctrines and party platforms. He won't last beyond the first term, unless he starts a major war. But even that requires approval from the Congress, which unlike the Russian Duma and Federation Council, doesn't usually kowtow to the president.
What do you think about Trump claiming that Putin is a better leader than Obama?
I think it’s entirely in keeping with what we know about Donald J. Trump. He definitely seems to admire dictators and despots. He has praised Putin on multiple occasions. And that could simply be the likelihood that Trump owes lots of money to the Russians — one theory as to why he won’t release his tax returns.But he’s said similar things about Saddam Hussein (“We shouldn't have destabilized Saddam Hussein, right. He was a bad guy, really bad guy. But you know what he did well? He killed terrorists”), Kim Jung Un ("You gotta give him credit"), Bashar al-Assad ("I think in terms of leadership, he's getting an A and our president is not doing so well"), Muammar Gaddafi (“We would be so much better off if Gaddafi were in charge right now.”). He’s quoted Benito Mussolini in his speeches and on Twitter. He praised the Chinese Government as “strong” for the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre.This is what Trump sees as a powerful leader. And he’s sympathized in other ways. He’s repeatedly attacked the press and our First Amendment. He’s called for the US Government closing down mosques. He’s called to “open up libel laws” to prevent criticism of political figures. He’s attacked the Eight Amendment, called for waterboarding and “even more” torture. Called for the killing of the families of suspected terrorists. His attacks on Muslims would shred the Fourteenth Amendment.It’s pointless to discuss just how much of an American Dictator we get with Mr. Trump, how much he could actually do, as such things could really only be discovered through practice. But we really ought to think, as a people, if we hold our freedoms so loosely that we’d even take the risk.When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. - Maya AngelouReferencesTrump’s favorite dictators: In reviled tyrants, GOP nominee finds traits to praise5 Controversial Dictators and Leaders Donald Trump Has PraisedTrump threatens to weaken First Amendment protections for reportersIs the First Amendment safe from Donald Trump?Donald Trump Could Threaten U.S. Rule of Law, Scholars SayTrump vs. the Constitution: A GuideDictator Trump Wants A Special Law To Purge All Obama Appointees If He Wins White HouseThe complete guide to how Trump can make himself the first American dictator
Who is better, Obama or Putin?
If you compare on the scale of Nobel prises or debt increase then Obama is leading well ahead. Russia is profitable country that has more high liquid assets than debt. Putin on the other hand improved Russians' life standard 3-4 times since he first came to power. I highly doubt that Obama improved US life anywhere near that figures. Ratings in their own country: Obama: 48% Presidential Approval Ratings -- Barack Obama Putin: 81% В. Путин: рейтинг, отношение, оценки работы / ФОМ And a final funny pictures link - Putin vs. Obama Brilliantly Compared in 10 BRUTAL Pictures