Casual Observation

I see Russia got to pretend that they are a democracy today. Congratulations to Vladimir Putin for winning a joke election in the fine tradition of Saddam Hussein. Remember when Dubya peered into Vlad’s soul and saw a man he could trust? That was awesome.

I miss Yeltsin. At least he was jolly.

Author: BooMan

Martin Longman a contributing editor at the Washington Monthly. He is also the founder of Booman Tribune and Progress Pond. He has a degree in philosophy from Western Michigan University.