Putin says no plans to leave power

[katty]

more: http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B21GS20091203?sp=true

By Michael Stott and Gleb Bryanski

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, in power for over 10 years, ruled out a departure from politics on Thursday, telling a questioner: "Don't hold your breath."

The country's most powerful leader made the comment with a smile when asked on his annual televised question and answer session with the Russian people if he would like to leave politics and start a quiet life.

Putin, 57, also said he "will think about" taking part in the 2012 presidential election, when many Russians expect him to return to the Kremlin for a six-year term.

Looking relaxed and confident, Putin said Russia had passed the peak of the economic crisis and reassured callers worried about job security, pensions and living standards.

"The economy has grown by an average of 0.5 percent per month over the last five months," Putin said in the session

[opihimoimoi]

1. As it turns out....Bush looks like SHIT and Putin is working on a 16 year stretch of Russian History

Bush must be so envious....

[katty]

2. ha, indeed-bush missed that when he 'looked into pooty's soul'

[opihimoimoi]

4. Putin, ex Head of the KGB.....Bush Rookie President at First Meeting...

Tried to imply he "Owned" Putin...when it was he...Bush...W Bush...that was "owned"....

by Jeb Bush and the NeoCons and PNACers, Cheney, Rummy, Rove, Rush, The GOPiacs, the MEGA BUCKS CORPs, the MIL IND COMPLEX, the Bankers, the Old Money Guys, etc etc etc ad nauseum

[katty]

5. well ya know, bush was 'the decider'

[opihimoimoi]

6. Full of Hubris, Arrogance, and Ignorance...the Decider with POOR ODDS

[Blue Owl]

3. He has no plans to stop rearing that big ol' head over the Alaskan airspace...

Watch out Sarah!