re: #449 HappyWarrior

Word. But Putin I think is everything the right wants in a leader. He projects an image of traditional masculinity, wants the church in state affairs, hates gays, and rules with an iron fist. Oh and he’s not Obama.

Exactly. It goes back to the authoritarian personality.

They want to be ruled by a strong authoritarian leader while at the same time wishing to rule over others they view as “less worthy” in the same fashion.