Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin, Charismatic Thug

By William Bedford —— Bio and Archives February 21, 2015

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Vladimir Putin is seen in Russia, and by the far right in Europe, as a strong, charismatic leader, which he is. But beneath the charming facade of the erstwhile KGB chief, who loves to pose for photo-ops on horseback and in fishing gear, there lurks a charismatic thug.

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CFP “Poet in Residence” William Bedford was born in Dublin, Ireland, but has lived in Toronto for most of his life. His poems and articles have been published in many Canadian journals and in some American publications.