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patphil

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5. Even if there was someone designated, it would be a free for all.

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Original post)

Fri Mar 4, 2022, 05:50 PM

Mar 2022

Nothing sucks like a power vacuum when a dictator dies.
Look what happened to Yugoslavia when Tito died.
Russia would fragment even further.
Leaders in the military vs Oligarchs vs regional strongmen.

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is there a repaclement if putin goes down or will there be a power vaccum with wannabes trying to [View all] AllaN01Bear Mar 2022 OP

I guess it would be the next in line. Remember when Putin and Medeyev (sp?) played musical Karadeniz Mar 2022 #1

Likely B. Harker Mar 2022 #2

Great question BannonsLiver Mar 2022 #3

I suppose, but is Russia going to have a female leader..even if daddy's name is Putin? PortTack Mar 2022 #4

Yes, it seems very unlikely BannonsLiver Mar 2022 #7

Even if there was someone designated, it would be a free for all. patphil Mar 2022 #5

Apparently, a man called Donnie is ready to take over. Doodley Mar 2022 #6

Here ya go SoonerPride Mar 2022 #8

I hereby nominate Donald J. Trump for the position. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #9

IF a coup were to take place.... Happy Hoosier Mar 2022 #10

I'm guessing it will be someone from his cabinet. yagotme Mar 2022 #11

Donald, Moscow Mitch, RoJo, and Tucker for Ministry of Truth. keithbvadu2 Mar 2022 #12