Please don't post political rants to Hacker News.

Accusations of shillage without evidence aren't allowed either.

> How about we get to the root of things in Russia, Putin NEEDS and BREEDS fear of (West, Ukranians, Muslims, Gays <INSERT_SCAPEGOAT_OFTHE_MONTH> ) in order to control the population and distract them from corruption and mismanagement of the state.

> He also of course needs fear from everyone else in order to ensure his own survival while him and his buddies continue to rape Russia of its resources.

I really hope your comment is some type of sarcasm/joke.

Because it kind of looks like a kaleidoscope mix of Neocon propaganda (that no sane person would belief).