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Post by Admin on May 17, 2018 12:39:05 GMT
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Post by Alex Aspinall on May 21, 2018 2:15:45 GMT
Honestly I don't see how this is an example of history repeating itself, its more like Vladimir Putin is making history. I'd say if another government tried to cut in they'd have to then deal with Putin protecting his nice little nest egg. I don't think Putin really cares much of what the people say, he's right, they're plebeians, he's in charge. he's gonna do whatever he wants no matter what anyone says. The whole inauguration to me seemed like a comedy sketch, where Putin is a scary boss and all his employees work only to please him on the day of his retirement, only to find out hes never going to retire. Putin wants power and he will have it, it's not that he doesn't care about Russia, but he seems to think whatever is best for him is best for his country.
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Post by sarah shumaker on May 22, 2018 15:08:42 GMT
I don’t really see this as if history is repeating itself. Putin is trying to do what he thinks is best for the people, although according to BBC, the people are very unhappy. His only real accomplishment that the people are happy with is how he managed to get Russia back as a world power. Although Putin says he is trying to do what’s best for the people (like ever leader), it’s evident that he doesn’t really care. He seems to be more concerned with staying in power than actually fixing the country and changing it to better suit the citizens. He has been cheating the system for the last 18 years by switching between Prime Minister and President, and it doesn’t seem like he will be going anywhere in the future. Nothing can really be done to stop him either. During further research, an article from World Atlas states that Russia is a “federal semi-presidential republic” where the President has the most power, followed by the Prime Minister. In this case, Putin will always have the final say in what happens and if he really wanted to, he could stay in power (which it seems like this is going to happen). The inauguration seemed a bit like a parade almost with the extreme measures they went to in order to show of Putin.
At this point, would you consider Putin a dictator? Why or why not?
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Post by Autumn Painter on May 22, 2018 18:59:45 GMT
Putin has been the President of Russia for 18 years now according to BBC News. That seems crazy for us to imagine! In the U.S., the President can only serve 2 four year terms. On the other hand, in Russia the President Putin has had the opportunity to serve for 18 years and counting! You would think that people would want a change. However according to The New York Times, Putin received 77% of the votes in the recent election. Therefore, he must be doing something right? Putin has recently stated, "As head of state I will do all I can to multiply the strength and prosperity of Russia." It is easy for someone to make a statement like that, but we never know someone true motivation or intentions. BBC News makes it seem like Putin being elected again is very terrible. BBC also mentions that there were many protests against Putin’s rule and that over 1000 people have been arrested. In reality though, that seems normal. There are always gonna be people who disagree with authority. It is mentioned that Putin’s biggest achievement was restoring Russia’s world status as a great power. However, it is said that many people are unhappy about Putin failing to reduce the wealth gap.
Do you think Putin’s achievements outweigh his mistakes? Do you think legislation will be made to keep Putin from being able to run for President again in 2024?
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Post by Autumn Painter on May 22, 2018 19:06:27 GMT
@sarah Great response Sarah! I personally would not compare Putin to a dictator because I don't think he has the same tactics as previous dictators. The only thing he really has in common is the duration of his ruling. I feel like dictators can be perceived as more violent.
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Post by Evelyn McCullough on May 23, 2018 3:12:47 GMT
Putin's ability to put Russia's political system on lock down is nothing short of impressive, he's that chess player that has you in checkmate as soon as you make your first move, everything mapped out it seems. He wants to protect his claims and the structure he has built and will do anything to keep it that way , No one can fight him and even if they could he'd honestly love to see them try and fail. He has most definitely proved his worth as a powerhouse competitor of the twenty first century and has done a pretty stand up job keeping Russia as one of the top leading countries in multiple categories across the globe, In all honesty its almost like Russia itself isnt just the world power but Putin himself , his rain , his agenda , and his control over Russia's government make Him an almost literal embodiment of a world power. Hyperbole or not , Agreeing with him or not, hes pulled off a deal that many can only dream of getting, sitting pretty with all the cards in his hand.
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Post by Evelyn McCullough on May 23, 2018 3:15:14 GMT
@autumn Painter
Most definitely because if he just embodied his mistakes then he wouldn't be the 18 year running powerhouse he is today . He likely wouldn't be in power if everyone thought he was an ultimate failure
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Post by Erin Reimers on May 23, 2018 3:24:41 GMT
Vladimir Putin has been involved in the politics of Russia for nearly a quarter of a century. He has been labeled as one of the most powerful men in the world in various sources. Putin’s “reign” of Russia is considered by many to be an undermining of democracy. Although he won by a margin in the elections, the polls are considered rigged. The components against Putin are specifically ones that are sure to not manage a victory against Putin. With Putin’s recent inauguration for his fourth term as president, the public opinion versus Putin’s political success largely do not match up. Russian citizens’ complaints are increasing in significance throughout the years but Putin’s political agenda seems to only garner more success from term to term. The most notable complaint from Russian citizens against Putin’s terms is his inability to close the wealth gap between the lower and upper classes. Protests and rallies against Putin’s inauguration resulted in around 1,000 arrests, showcasing the suffocating hand of control present in every Russian citizen’s life. Whilst there has been longer reigns of power in Russia, Stalin’s reign of power of 31 years for example, many fear that this is a sign of history repeating itself and that Putin’s power can resemble that of a dictator. Putin’s main theme for his plans of action for this presidential term, is to strengthen Russia’s economy and build up Russia from the inside. Putin has been credited with helping to restore Russia to its position as a world power among other things. The lack of talk of mending strained relationships with the West is seen as worry point for many as the frigid international relationships put more uneasiness into people’s hearts than anything else. Putin’s reinstatement as Russia’s president for his fourth term is a case of political corruption that does nothing positive for international relationships.
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