Although some of my Democrat friends may not recognize, former President Bush exists and he paints. He paints world leaders. An extremely interesting psychological study for sure. He's got the eye for recruiting the best. How does he look at people? Fidelity?
His sinister portrait of Putin seems to exhibit his opinions. Wide forehead, angular cheeks, and loose lips seems to characterize him in his interpretation. His view does not reflect his ruthless and cunning pursuit of popularity and personal tragedy; a dangerous sign indeed which forebodes "a sudden show of aggression" with little opposition of the international community.
The elements of drama characterize his rule; extravagant exhibition on the world stage, during which self-restraint while the West make it a fuss about human rights from a distance; broken promises of big money and subsidies; the ultimate takeover of an island and the referendum in support of Russia; Great Russia indeed, and the victory.
Let's say, that differs from the leadership of President Obama. His leadership is characterized by massive democratic campaigning. Political campaigning Obama style is something like sending out by SMS heart warming stories of the victims and some promises of the help that they can get, proposition of aid money offers, etc.
Political campaign cost us billions or even over ten billion of dollars while benefiting us in no way in the things that he promised. Guantanamo is still there, the troops are still in Afghanistan, we still are in huge debt, and no laws passed for immigration policies, voters' right, minimum wage, etc. Let's say, Obama has not bend his rules. His rules, however, is not the law. It is the public opinion.