Is it a reaction to libs overblowing Russiagate? Is it because Putin is allies with Assad? Is it running off the nostalgic fumes of Lenin/Stalin? Is it blank anti-American contrarianism?
Just seems like a mobster tyrant who jails his political opponents and poisons non-compliant oligarchs. The treatment of LGBTQ people is pretty shitty too.
Just seems like a strange sentiment to carry in a leftist community.
This seems like a huge strawman. I never seen people on here defend or praise modern Russian politics.
People do rightfully point out that russia gate is bullshit and they aren't a threat or boogeyman as much as libs like to pretend.