BFF

Okay, lots of people are posting pictures of the world leaders in Vietnamese national dress and making fun of the "Hogwarts" look.

I'm not making fun of the look.

I want to know what is this fascination that Bad Vlad has for our president. Back in June of 2001, when they first met, W had this to say:

And I look forward to my next meeting with President Putin in July. I very much enjoyed our time together. He's an honest, straightforward man who loves his country. He loves his family. We share a lot of values. I view him as a remarkable leader. ...I looked the man in the eye. I found him to be very straightforward and trustworthy. We had a very good dialogue. I was able to get a sense of his soul; a man deeply committed to his country and the best interests of his country. And I appreciated so very much the frank dialogue. There was no kind of diplomatic chit-chat, trying to throw each other off balance. There was a straightforward dialogue. And that's the beginning of a very constructive relationship. I wouldn't have invited him to my ranch if I didn't trust him.

Just look at that picture. Just look at W's expression.

What is this fatal attraction?