BUSH PUSHES DEMOCRACY. PUTIN DOESN’T GET IT
J. Grant Swank, Jr.
Is it because he’s stung by the Ukraine newly-come-upon governmental powers sidelining Russia for America’s brand of democracy? Could be.
Whatever the case, Russian President Vladimir Putin is not quite happy faced about the Bush-Rice hymn singing on behalf of freedom evangelism. He has complained to the United States press in particular that he wishes the duo would mire up in the White House, leaving Russian officials to its own house plans.
With that, Mr. Bush turns up the democracy rhetoric while visiting the Baltic States. He knows that the freedom spread presently taking place global is what America is here for. The United States exists not only to protect its own but also to share its liberties with others, particularly those downtrodden by despots.
Putin likes to think back to the good old days of Communism, per his various speeches lately. As to what was good about Communism, only a biased Putin would know the answer to that question. There are even those in Russia presently attempting to resurrect Stalin as a prize figure. He was in charge of his millions being slain in one fashion or another; but then again, we all make mistakes.
Anyhow, whatever the Russian response, whether from Putin or the grassroots pro-Stalinites, it does not make sense. Yet again it just may be the Ukraine hunger for democracy that has set off Putin. His ego is at stake, after all. And Putin, though a little fellow, enjoys a very large ego stance.
As UPI reports today, "Bush Hails Democracy in the Baltics."
That’s the cheering headline as the US President makes his way from nation to nation, especially encouraging the small countries to carry on with the freedom banners.
Mr. Bush has a particular liking for the small and aligned, the little but loyal. He showed that with the recognition given to the US-led Coalition during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was the first to point out the small nations that came onboard for releasing millions from oppression. Other mocked him, but he stayed true to his defense of the faithful but small countries.
So it is this weekend. Mr. Bush stays right in there with the tiny nations for liberty, telling them that they are lights in a dark world. They are to remain firm in their freedom convictions. They just may be the ones to convince Putin that democracy works quite well. At least that’s what Mr. Bush delivered in his speeches to the people in the streets.
"President Bush met Baltic state leaders in Latvia Saturday to express solidarity with the small and often-occupied nations. The visit is part of Bush's trip to Moscow to join other world leaders marking the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II, the BBC said.
"’When I see President Putin, I will remind him again that democracies on his border will make it easier for Russia to grow in a peaceful way. Democracies are peaceful,’ Bush told Georgia's state TV during a Friday interview.
"’I will remind him that this is not a plot by anybody or any nation. This is just the inevitable course of humankind because all humans want to be free.’"
That’s typical flag-waving Mr. US President at his best. He won’t back down when it comes to principle. And the chief principle that the most powerful nation leader is giving forth during his time in office is FREEDOM TO ALL.
I wonder when Putin will get the message. The Ukraine did.
Is it because he’s stung by the Ukraine newly-come-upon governmental powers sidelining Russia for America’s brand of democracy? Could be.
Whatever the case, Russian President Vladimir Putin is not quite happy faced about the Bush-Rice hymn singing on behalf of freedom evangelism. He has complained to the United States press in particular that he wishes the duo would mire up in the White House, leaving Russian officials to its own house plans.
With that, Mr. Bush turns up the democracy rhetoric while visiting the Baltic States. He knows that the freedom spread presently taking place global is what America is here for. The United States exists not only to protect its own but also to share its liberties with others, particularly those downtrodden by despots.
Putin likes to think back to the good old days of Communism, per his various speeches lately. As to what was good about Communism, only a biased Putin would know the answer to that question. There are even those in Russia presently attempting to resurrect Stalin as a prize figure. He was in charge of his millions being slain in one fashion or another; but then again, we all make mistakes.
Anyhow, whatever the Russian response, whether from Putin or the grassroots pro-Stalinites, it does not make sense. Yet again it just may be the Ukraine hunger for democracy that has set off Putin. His ego is at stake, after all. And Putin, though a little fellow, enjoys a very large ego stance.
As UPI reports today, "Bush Hails Democracy in the Baltics."
That’s the cheering headline as the US President makes his way from nation to nation, especially encouraging the small countries to carry on with the freedom banners.
Mr. Bush has a particular liking for the small and aligned, the little but loyal. He showed that with the recognition given to the US-led Coalition during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was the first to point out the small nations that came onboard for releasing millions from oppression. Other mocked him, but he stayed true to his defense of the faithful but small countries.
So it is this weekend. Mr. Bush stays right in there with the tiny nations for liberty, telling them that they are lights in a dark world. They are to remain firm in their freedom convictions. They just may be the ones to convince Putin that democracy works quite well. At least that’s what Mr. Bush delivered in his speeches to the people in the streets.
"President Bush met Baltic state leaders in Latvia Saturday to express solidarity with the small and often-occupied nations. The visit is part of Bush's trip to Moscow to join other world leaders marking the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II, the BBC said.
"’When I see President Putin, I will remind him again that democracies on his border will make it easier for Russia to grow in a peaceful way. Democracies are peaceful,’ Bush told Georgia's state TV during a Friday interview.
"’I will remind him that this is not a plot by anybody or any nation. This is just the inevitable course of humankind because all humans want to be free.’"
That’s typical flag-waving Mr. US President at his best. He won’t back down when it comes to principle. And the chief principle that the most powerful nation leader is giving forth during his time in office is FREEDOM TO ALL.
I wonder when Putin will get the message. The Ukraine did.
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