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Quote Originally Posted by OhOh
In what way are the western governments held accountable?
If a western leader tried to have their political opposition assassinated or jailed they would be dragged over the coals for abusing their power and would likely end up in jail. That is a healthy political system where leaders have to account for the ways in which they use their power.

You seem to think it is admirable and exciting that Putin's domestic political opponents are scared of him due to his lack of accountability and ruthlessness. There is nothing to admire when this fear is inspired by the implicit threat that that power of the state can be used illegally to destroy their lives and maybe even end them if they dare to oppose him.
He can't help himself, he was aroused by all those pictures of Vlad topless and he's been stricken with man love ever since.