First and foremost, Putin detests the West for its degenerative ways. He views "classic" conservatism as a means to move forward and to block a slide backwards into debauchery. (My kind of guy).
That is why he is sticking his middle finger at us: The west embraces "progressive" causes, while the Russian Orthodox Church urges obedience to traditional customs proven true over millennia.
Finally, the Russian people want a strongman, it is in their blood.
Obama is no Putin.
Putin believes in all or nothing. He will nuke anyone who tries to thwart his ambitions.
That in essence, is why NATO & the European Union are to afraid to act.
That is why he is sticking his middle finger at us: The west embraces "progressive" causes, while the Russian Orthodox Church urges obedience to traditional customs proven true over millennia.
Finally, the Russian people want a strongman, it is in their blood.
Obama is no Putin.
Putin believes in all or nothing. He will nuke anyone who tries to thwart his ambitions.
That in essence, is why NATO & the European Union are to afraid to act.