Well, I’m not planning on adding a “joke of the day” section to this blog, but on this Leap Year February the 29th, I just couldn’t resist. So here it is:

Millions of Russians have voted in general elections expected to confirm President Vladimir Putin’s popularity, but blighted by claims of fraud.

~The BBC

and….

Claims on Monday of widespread ballot-rigging have marred the poll from the day before, which gave United Russia more than 64 per cent of the vote, which will translate into 70 per cent of seats in the Russian parliament.

~Al Jazeera

and…

“I headed United Russia ticket, and, of course, it’s a sign of public trust,” Putin said in televised comments, adding that victory would let the United Russia party cement its power base in the Duma.

~CNN

and…

European election observers warned Wednesday that they might once again refuse to take part in a Russian election, saying the government was still imposing unacceptable restrictions on their work.

~NY Times

and…

The vote followed a tense Kremlin campaign that relied on a combination of persuasion and intimidation to ensure victory for the United Russia party and for Putin, who has used a flood of oil revenues to move his country into a more assertive position on the global stage.

~Fox News

So I’m not sure if this is funny because they’re still calling it an election, or because Fox, Al Jazeera, the NY Times, etc. can all agree on something. Either way, it’s already shaping up to be a hilarious Leap Year!.

Kain's major subjects of focus at NeoConstant are international strategy; support of Israel; the failure of the international community to stop genocide; the spread of American power and democracy; historical analysis; and current events both domestically and abroad. He writes here, Newsvine and his blog, IndiePundit.