'Something Dire' is Happening in Russia. Risk of Civil War Grows Higher - The Russian Dude

[TexasTowelie]

Putin's mask of respect is cracking. People see that he is incapable of keeping his promises. He can't protect them. So, what's the point of continuing to trust him? War is already right at home. And the risk of civil war grows higher. What could be the final straw?

[dutch777]

1. Unless the internal security apparatchiks walk off the job, and there is no viable option to Putin, he is safe.

As unhappy as Russians may be, they respect power and will allow Putin his position. The may evade the draft, grift to get by, bitch and moan but they won't stage a general strike or take other action that would meaningfully change the control dynamic. They had the opportunity for democracy and they didn't embrace it, It's a concept they can define but not see a way to make a reality. Too many years of being told what to do, getting just enough to get by and keep the vodka flowing.