#repuglicans

In a display of democratic prowess that would surely leave the Founding Fathers speechless, Vladimir Putin has once again "triumphed" in an election that was as competitive as a one-horse race. The sheer unpredictability of the outcome must have kept the Russian populace on the edge of their seats, in a state not unlike the fear experienced by American citizens who confront the rising tides of far-right rhetoric and policy within their own borders.

Let's take a moment to marvel at the robustness of Russian democracy, where the will of the people is so consistently aligned with just one man's vision. Indeed, the harmony between government action and public sentiment is so seamless that one might wonder if there's any need for opposition at all. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, Americans grapple with their own political spectacle, observing the flirtation between mainstream politics and far-right ideologies, a dance that stirs both fear and fascination in the heart of the democratic discourse.

So, back in the day, before I'd stopped drinking the Kool-Aid, this was probably the biggest reason I still utterly despised Palin. Now, I also despise her for many other reasons, but, this by itself is pretty damn telling regarding her character.

Her encouragement of these policies also resulted in 14 wolf pups being illegally shot in the head by aerial wolf hunters, after they had shot a number of adults.