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Who Really Wears the Pants in Russia?
July 06, 2009 3:11 PM
ABC News' Sunlen Miller reports:
Shortly after arriving in Moscow President Obama hunkered down in the Kremlin with President Dmitri Medvedev. The two leaders emerged three hours later touting their agreements reached to limit nuclear warheads and cooperate on Afghanistan.
The two young leaders, standing side-by-side in front of Russian and US flags afterward, were faced with a question that many inside Russia want to know: who does President Obama really believe is in charge of the country: the new president, Medvedev or the former president Vladimir Putin?
Putin, now Prime Minister, is set up in a position that some believe still secures him the power, just behind the scenes.
“My understanding is, is that President Medvedev is the president; Prime Minister Putin is the prime minister,” Obama answered at today’s press conference, much to the delight of the President standing to his left, “And they allocate power in accordance with Russia's form of government, in the same way that we allocate power in the United States.”
Obama said his interest is in dealing directly with his elected counterpart, President Medvedev but that he can also reach out to Prime Minister Putin, as well as other sectors of Russian society so that he can get the full picture of Russia’s needs.
And attempting a positive spin, “My strong impression is, is that President Medvedev and Prime Minister Putin are working very effectively together. And our interest is dealing with the Russian government as a whole in order to achieve the improved bilateral relationship that I think can be accomplished.”
Some reports indicate that beneath the surface though, fractions and tensions do exist between the two leaders inside Russia, contributing to Russia’s recent problems.
On Tuesday, Mr. Obama will meet with Prime Minister Putin for the first time when the two leaders share breakfast together.
-- Sunlen Miller
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Concerned in OH . . .
I am not a constitutional expert of any kind, nor am I skilled in Spanish nor the subtleties of Spanish. Nor am I going to sit and read the entire constitution so that I see what else is allowed or not allowed in it, and what kind of document it is. So you might understand if I don't make a snap judgement on that.
However, it doesn't take any expertise for you to tell me if you know of any countries who have declared support for the actions of the military and the new acting President Roberto Micheletti?
It's a simple 'yes' or 'no' . . .
Do you know of any countries who have declared their support for the actions of the Honduran military and the new actin President Roberto Micheletti?
Posted by: danita | Jul 7, 2009 1:48:46 AM
Come up with any names of countries who have declared support for the actions of the military and the new acting President Roberto Micheletti?
Nothing yet?
Posted by: danita | Jul 7, 2009 1:17:29 AM
Concerned in OH
p.s. - research all you want and when you come up with the names of countries who have declared support for the actions of the military and the new acting President Roberto Micheletti - you let me know right away.
Okay?
I'm all ears ready and waiting to hear.
Posted by: danita | Jul 7, 2009 12:50:48 AM
Concerned in OH . ...
Do your own research, find out which countries have come out in support of Zelaya and against the coup.
It's simple to do. You don't need to believe me.
Posted by: danita | Jul 7, 2009 12:48:11 AM
Atlas . . .
That is not at all the case.
Of course I have a list here and it's ready to post . . .. even though I know its incomplete.
But I'm not posting it until you answer one simple 'yes' or 'no' question. You don't have to research, it's about your knowledge.
Do you know of any countries that have declared their support for the Honduran military's actions or the new acting President Roberto Micheletti?
If you can't answer that question, and . . .. guess what . . . provide the names of those countries - you can do your own research. You're not informed enough to be discussing the issue.
I'll bet you haven't been able to come up with very many.
Posted by: danita | Jul 7, 2009 12:45:59 AM
Ya, that's what I thought -- you're not capable of supporting your own claims.
Posted by: And Atlas Shrugs Yet Again | Jul 7, 2009 12:35:25 AM
I have a list as long as my arm Atlas, and so does every other informed person on here.
Simple 'yes' or 'no' from you to begin with.
Posted by: danita | Jul 7, 2009 12:25:00 AM
Atlas . . .
Okay, just a simple 'yes' or 'no' answer from you.
Do you know of any countries that have declared their support for the Honduran military's actions or the new acting President Roberto Micheletti?
Just a simple 'yes' or 'no' would do to start with.
Posted by: danita | Jul 7, 2009 12:23:37 AM
Ought to be a snap for you -- you've claimed EVERY MAJOR NATION HAS COME OUT IN SUPPORT OF ZELAYA.
I won't even insist you list 'em all, lets say, may just ten.
Posted by: And Atlas Shrugs Yet Again | Jul 7, 2009 12:22:23 AM
Atlas . . .
Seriously, if you followed world news at all you would already know which countries have come out in support of Zelaya and against the coup.
But from your side of things - you support the coup from what I've seen you write.
Try again. . . .
Name any nations that have declared support for the Honduran military's actions or the new acting President Roberto Micheletti?
Go ahead . . .
Posted by: danita | Jul 7, 2009 12:21:48 AM
Danita wrote: "There are many, many countries who have come out in support of Zelaya and against the coup. If you knew how to read a newspaper or use the internet you would know this."
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Oh GOOD Danita! Since its so simple, YOU list the countries YOU claimed. As I said before, put up, or shut up. You've said how simple it is, and I'm sure you can use internet and read the paper, so LIST THEM.
Posted by: And Atlas Shrugs Yet Again | Jul 7, 2009 12:19:21 AM
Atlas . ..
There are many, many countries who have come out in support of Zelaya and against the coup. If you knew how to read a newspaper or use the internet you would know this.
But THIS IS IMPORTANT since you apparently TRONGLY support the coup . ..
Name any nations that have declared support for the Honduran military's actions or the new acting President Roberto Micheletti?
Posted by: danita | Jul 7, 2009 12:17:02 AM
Let's start with something simple for you.
Can you name any nations that have declared support for the Honduran military's actions or the new acting President Roberto Micheletti?
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Answer my question first - provide support for your claim. Changing the question to something no one here has said isn't any sort of an answer.
Posted by: And Atlas Shrugs Yet Again | Jul 7, 2009 12:14:03 AM
Atlas . . .
Too difficult for you?
Try again.
Name any nations that have declared support for the Honduran military's actions or the new acting President Roberto Micheletti?
Go ahead . .. you're so knowledgeable on this coup.
Posted by: danita | Jul 7, 2009 12:13:19 AM
Danita wrote: ""No nation has declared support for the Honduran military's actions or for the new acting President Roberto Micheletti"
Can you name any?"
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So you are unable to list the "every major country supports zelaya" claim that you've made so many times. All you can do is try to deflect it onto others.
Posted by: And Atlas Shrugs Yet Again | Jul 7, 2009 12:11:41 AM
Atlas .. ..
Let's start with something simple for you.
Can you name any nations that have declared support for the Honduran military's actions or the new acting President Roberto Micheletti?
Posted by: danita | Jul 7, 2009 12:09:40 AM
"No nation has declared support for the Honduran military's actions or for the new acting President Roberto Micheletti"
Can you name any?
Posted by: danita | Jul 7, 2009 12:07:59 AM
Danita wrote: "Seriously, you need someone to spoonfeed you the information?"
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Absolutely! Put up, or shut up.
Posted by: And Atlas Shrugs Yet Again | Jul 7, 2009 12:07:39 AM
"list each of the :every major country" that has said they support zelaya"
Posted by: And Atlas Shrugs Yet Again | Jul 6, 2009 11:29:54 PM
I'm surprised you're so interested in this topic and haven't done the research already.
Have you really not done it?
Are you incapable of doing the research yourself?
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Its YOUR claim, not mine. Support it, provide the basis behind your claims. Are you unable to back up your own words?
Posted by: And Atlas Shrugs Yet Again | Jul 7, 2009 12:06:34 AM
Ryan C: "Right wingers like the whole military takeover thing provided its a right wing government that ultimately takes shape."
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You have a crystal ball and know it will wind up a "right wing" government?
How do you account for the fact that the interim President sworn in is the same party as Zelaya?
Posted by: And Atlas Shrugs Yet Again | Jul 7, 2009 12:03:01 AM
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