Pew polls US partisan divide on Israel, Russia, world leaders, etc.

[DavidB.]

It's really hard to argue terrorism is not a big threat to the U.S. because more people die from domestic violence or drunk driving and then to state that there are countries that are currently being destabilized by terrorism. Those countries doubtlessly have a higher number of deaths by drunk driving and perhaps domestic violence too. Which one is it?

[DavidB.]

I'm aware of the implicit reasons some on the right are exhibiting sympathy for Putin, but what are the explicit reasons? Even if we want to be "realists" and, chuckling, agree amongst ourselves that we can "help each other", that doesn't mean we need to express fealty, loyalty, or admiration. So, what gives?

"Strong leader who protects his country unlike NOBAMA"