The person in the picture is u/spez (fastest and the goofiest picture I could find).

Also, please don’t take it seriously. It’s a shitpost. Thanks.

  • Schmoo@slrpnk.net
    51·
    7 days ago

    Putin is a dictator in the same way that Trump is trying to be. He consolidated power under his office, removing term limits and checks, and manipulates the democratic process in his favor (often with blatant ballot stuffing and crushing opposition).

    The US political system, as corrupt as it is, isn’t quite to that point yet, though unfortunately that might be changing soon.

    Edit: Removed mention of Xi because I’m not as familiar with the topic and don’t want to spread misinformation.

      • Schmoo@slrpnk.net
        42·
        16 days ago

        I started to make a long effort post detailing Putin’s rise to - and subsequent consolidation of - power, but then I came to my senses and realized it would be pointless. If I went through with it, you would just do what you’ve been doing already, dismiss all sources I provide as false and biased propaganda while engaging in ridiculous whataboutism. I decided it would be a poor use of my time, is this really how you want to be spending yours?