QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Nov 9, 2008 -> 09:55 PM)
Putin does come across as exactly that, though. If I was to judge on appearance alone, which I do all the time, he fits the role of a Russian leader. He has that look in his eyes that he can have you killed without hesitation.
Also, isn't he amending a portion of their constitution to come back into power?
No, the Russian constitution says you cannot not serve 2 consecutive terms as president. President Medvedev is now asking to extend term limits from, I believe four, to 6 years. It is likely that at the end of Medvedevs term he will step down and Putin will be elected again. except this time he will be allowed to serve two consecutive terms again, at 6 years a piece.