How dictators celebrate birthdays: Putin scores 7 goals in hockey game, praised as Buddha, Gandhi

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Vladimir Putin’s supporters praise him as Gandhi and Buddha

MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin marked his 63rd birthday on Wednesday with a focus on Syria, as supporters sang his praises — comparing him to a range of heroic figures from Buddha to Batman.
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Ordinary Russians and celebrities traditionally sing Putin's praises on his birthday, and this year was no exception, with rapper Timati releasing a new video clip extolling the return of his "best friend" to the big stage. "He is in charge, so everything will be according to plan," the lyrics say. "My best friend is back in the game."

Supporters also rolled out a new exhibition of flattering paintings, depicting Putin in various heroic guises, including the black-clad Matrix protagonist Neo, the Buddha in lotus position, Che Guevara in his black beret and Mahatma Gandhi. The "Putin Universe" exhibition also shows him as artist Salvador Dali, space pioneer Yury Gagarin, sleuth Sherlock Holmes, comic book superheroes Batman and Hulk — and even French saint Joan of Arc.

"Vladimir Putin's character is the embodiment of heroism, fairness, slyness, intellect, courage and charm," the exhibition organizers said in a statement. Milos Kojic, a Serbian political expert who helped put together the display in central Moscow, told AFP: "We just want to thank him for the job he is doing for the whole planet."

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[gordianot]

1. Did he score a hole in one first time on golf range?

This should be funny am all laughed out.

[tularetom]

2. "A" hole in one?

Kim jong il, father of current North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, made 18 of them the first time he ever picked up a golf club.

Pooty poot is a rank amateur in sports as in many other aspects of life.

[frylock]

3. The Kings sure could have used him last night.