The answer is that ignorant (“progressive”) Idealogues like Walker feel the need to defend Putin because A) the ‘Libs’ who they build their entire ideology upon opposing, say that he’s bad & is a threat and B) Something something economic anxiety (mostly A, though).

— Centrism Fan Acct 🔹 (@Wilson__Valdez) August 13, 2019

Of course, that renationalization hurt foreign investment opportunities, which I’m guessing is why you are so opposed to it. You weren’t forceful while loans-for-shares and salary non-payment were immiserating the Russian people.

— Walker Bragman (@WalkerBragman) August 13, 2019