All the trappings of modern democracy in the leading countries formally there, But in reality, most Residents have no influence on power, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.




"By the way, the political agenda already emasculated. Elections cease to be an instrument of change, And are reduced to the scandals, to discuss compromising, excuse me, to discuss who gets what pinched who's sleeping with whom. But this is just outrageous. And, frankly, if you look at the programs of the candidates, the impression that they are tailored for the same patterns, "said Putin at a plenary session of the discussion club" Valdai ", RIA " Novosti "." Citizens feel that their desires and representation of elites about the only right course, which these elites choose, more often and more inconsistent. As a consequence, referendums, Elections, more often and more surprises for the authorities. Citizens vote not As they are advised respectable official media did not recommend a So-called " party system ". And social movements that have literally not So long ago were considered too left or too right, come to the forefront, pushing the political heavyweights, " said he." First, such inconvenient results were quick to declare some kind of anomaly, a Fluke, when they become repetitive, talking about the fact that the company is not aware of those who posted on the Olympus of power, not yet grown up to appreciate the aspirations of the authorities, care about the people's welfare, and even comes to tantrums, they say, is a consequence of foreign, usually Russian imposing ", - said Putin. Remember, first of referendums in several Western countries showed disapproval of the majority of the inhabitants of these countries with the policy pursued by the elite. So, the people of the Netherlands voted against the EU Association with Ukraine, And the British made for the country's withdrawal from the EU.

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