VLADIMIR PUTIN
A PHOTO ESSAY
. . . . is it just me?
(Disclaimer: This is NOT a political thread. I’ll be posting a photo essay of Vladimir Putin over the next couple of weeks. In so doing, I hope to be able to capture the many complexities of this fascinating man. I do so with respect at all times. If, at any time, you feel I have been disrespectful to Mr Putin, please send me a pm and let me know. I will delete any such posts immediately. I present this thread as an appreciation of Mr Putin, not a depreciation of him. Having said that, however, please try to remember that I am viewing Mr Putin from my own personal perspective as a gay man, so my captions and comments may sometimes come across as somewhat, how can I say, “camp.” For that reason, may I suggest that viewing this thread successfully is predicated upon you bringing your sense of humour with you.) 
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia. He of the icy countenance. Those stone-cold blue eyes. That unsmiling, handsome face. Always with an immaculately-tied Windsor knot in his beautiful silk necktie. Resplendent in elegant, dark business suits. Never a hair out of place. He of the stoic mask that begs to have its true face revealed.
Time magazine named him one of their “People Who Mattered” in 2006. Personally, I don’t have a political bone in my body. An inveterate political airhead, that’s me. What attracts me to this handsome, at first appearances humourless man, is only one thing - his subtle, understated sex appeal!
In a word, I find him HOT!
I mean, there’s got to be a beating, caring heart under that granite façade, surely? We know from his official website that he is married to Lyudmila, loves horses, dogs and small children, and enjoys keeping fit. Oh, sure, he used to have something to do with the KGB (gasp!), but let’s not dwell on the past! He’s our friend now! Hee-hee!
I’d be interested in your feedback. Tell me, honestly, is he cute or is he CUTE? (in a dangerous kinda way!)
