I've been blogging and talking a lot about the current age of transition, and the accompanying geopolitical realignment taking place, largely with the so-called BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China). Now, before we venture off into the latest BS from the Western media and "analysts," I want to make one thing clear: Is Putin an authoritarian? Answer: Yes. Is Hu Jintao? Answer: Yes. Is Putin some sort of evil neo-Stalinist that the Western media is attempting to portray him? Answer: No. Is Hu Jintao a throwback to the genocidal butchery of Chairman Mao? No. Well, here's one that made … [Read more...]