"With Russia already in the firm grasp of Putin" ==> since when is Putin's grasp "firm"? Wasn't he until recently described as a puppet of Yeltsin's "Family"?
"and Belarus having all but rejoined Russia" ==> you must be living in an alternate reality. Belarus is as far from Russia as it was eight years ago.
"a new Russian-led power-bloc in Eastern Europe would become all but certain if Yanukovych wins" ==> where did you get the stupid idea that Yanukovich wants to join any "power-bloc" with Russia? Yanukovich would continue Kuchma's policies. Only the Common Economic Space is on the agenda.
"This would mean that Russia is secure in turning away from democracy" ==> what a non-sequitur! How is joining any power blocs relevant to Russian democracy? Especially considering that Russia's turning away from democracy or creating any "power blocs" is not on the Russian agenda?
"and I think you all know how I'd feel about that" ==> do you really think that anyone cares to know how you feel about anything?
In general, I think your post would be a soothing balm on the soul of any Russian nationalist. You people still cower in fear at the thought of Russia growing stronger. Pathetic. But Russian nationalists would enjoy seeing your squirm. Are you gonna give them the satisfaction?
