Putin's power grab

With Tight Grip on Ballot, Putin Is Forcing Foes Out

“This is the first time in post-Soviet history when only the Kremlin decides who can participate and who can’t,” Mr. Ryzhkov said. “The Kremlin decides which party can exist and which party cannot. For the first time in post-Soviet history, a wide specter of political forces cannot participate in this election. I call it selection before election.”

I thought George had looked into his eyes and saw his soul……maybe he just saw a kindred spirit.