Putin's top aide says 2PAC is the only thing about America that interests him

[Chingylol]

His desk:





http://www.independent.co.uk/news/wo...t-9200170.html

A top aide to President Vladimir Putin has laughed off the sanctions imposed by the US, saying the only thing he likes about America is Tupac, and he "doesn't need a visa" to listen to rap music.

Vladislav Surkov, one of the seven Russian officials slapped with White House sanctions, told a Russian newspaper being on America's blacklist is a "big honour" for him.

He added: "The only things that interest me in the US are Tupac Shakur, Allen Ginsberg, and Jackson Pollock. I don’t need a visa to access their work. I lose nothing."

Similarly, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, tweeted the sanctions appeared to have been drawn by "some pranksters" on behalf of "comrade" Obama.

Rogozin tweeted: "Comrade Obama... What will you do with those who have neither accounts nor property abroad? Or didn’t you think of that?"

The incendiary comments come shortly after Kremlin-backed television presenter Dmitry Kiselyov warned Moscow could turn the US "into radioactive ash" in a nuclear attack.

"Russia is the only country in the world realistically capable of turning the United States into radioactive ash," Kiselyov said standing in front of a large screen depicting a mushroom cloud produced by a nuclear explosion.

"Even if people in all our command posts after an enemy atomic attack cannot be contacted, the system will automatically fire our missiles from mines and submarines in the right direction," he added.

Yesterday, President Barack Obama authorised the US Treasury Department to freeze dollar-denominated assets of seven Russian individuals in the wake of the Crimean referendum, which saw an overwhelming majority vote 'yes' to joining the Russian Federation.

European foreign ministers also imposed sanctions against 21 Russian and Ukrainian officials deemed responsible for the unrest in the region, including Sergey Aksyonov, the prime minister of Crimea. Brussels and Washington have branded the referendum illegal and in breach of international law.

President Obama also warned more sanctions would follow if Russia did not change course and “de-escalate” the situation after the Russian leader paved the way for Crimea’s annexation by formally recognising it as an independent state.

Speaking in a televised address earlier today, President Putin insisted that Russia and Crimea are "inseparable" and reiterated that Sunday's referendum took place "in full accordance with international law".

Meanwhile, vice-president Joe Biden has landed in Warsaw to meet with the leaders of four Nato allies – Poland and the three Baltic states, which have all expressed alarm about the possible future scope of Russian aggression.

[Gnosk]

Fuck em up!

[TheGravemind]

If Russia keeps barking, Turkey might decide to finally euthanize it once and for all (with NATO support, of course.)

[Randec]

Well, the only thing that interests me about Russia is...

Uh...

[Kaleredar]

Everyone knows Biggie is better.

Also, relevant: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFOjTivx-yI

[Bonchez]

Well, the only thing that interests me about Russia is...

Uh...

Uh...
Uh....
Uh..... VODKA

[Radio]

Does he also like long walks on the beach? I do.

[Sunseeker]

So Putin prefers black men to lesbians. Somehow I'm not surprised.

[Moadar]

Well they called Barry out on his limp-wristed sanctions. Kerry, Barry and Biden are Russia's favorite American comedy trio.

[axhed]

i kinda agree on the music thing. i think mastadon is the only american music from the last 5 years on my mp3 player.

[Tastyfish]

Not going to lie that is a good trio, Tupac Shakur, Allen Ginsberg, and Jackson Pollock. Dude has a good electic taste.

[Muis]

i kinda agree on the music thing. i think mastadon is the only american music from the last 5 years on my mp3 player.

+1 for Mastodon!

OT: Russia is going through some puberty phase. Empty threats... it's like they are seeing NK and think "I wanna be a rebel too!!"

[nyc81991]

I find it funnier that people in such high positions are "tweeting" insults at each other. What are they 14 year old girls?

[Blufossa]

Well they called Barry out on his limp-wristed sanctions. Kerry, Barry and Biden are Russia's favorite American comedy trio.

This about sums it up.

Also there is no such thing as a "good rapper".

[Goat7]

Russians suck at HoN. Just sayin...

[Randec]

Uh...
Uh....
Uh..... VODKA

Whiskey > Vodka

Not going to lie that is a good trio, Tupac Shakur, Allen Ginsberg, and Jackson Pollock. Dude has a good electic taste.

Jackson Pollock never impressed me much. It always kinda looked like he put a canvas underneath another artist's easel and came back for it later. Ginsberg and 2pac, though. Awesome.

One thing 2pac and Ginsberg have in common is they were very critical of the US government. Probably explains some of their appeal to someone who has an unfavorable view of our country. Not sure where Pollock stood, politically.

I find it funnier that people in such high positions are "tweeting" insults at each other. What are they 14 year old girls?

QFT

[Charge me Doctor]

Whiskey > Vodka

Whiskey reminds me of Samogon

[Deleted]

USA an Europe lost all credibility. How they handled Syria was an open invitation for this.

[tylenol]

USA an Europe lost all credibility. How they handled Syria was an open invitation for this.

^^ yep...people didn't want the US to get involved remember? everyone bitching and moaning "stay out USA!"

Now when it is convenient to bring up, people say "the US/EU did shit in Syria" blah blah

Nice double standard there...the US or Europe does nothing because the majority say they don't want this and that country to get involved and they take shit later because they didn't get involved


Sidenote...

What about Jimmy Hoffa or that dude who jumped out of a jet with cash? after he robbed a bank in the 70s? surely he is interested in those also

Edit, how could I forget about those 3 guys who escaped from Alcatraz?
Aliens?
JFK?
What were some of the other ones from The Rock?

[Sam the Wiser]

Putin has good taste!