Caught on Video: Russian President Loses Control of SUV & Nearly Hits Crowd
- Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:00pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Russian President Dimitri Medvedev may want to think twice the next time he decides to drive himself to a public appearance.
The Russian leader had a quite a scare on Saturday in the town of Kazan when he lost control of his car while exiting. The car kept going and headed straight for a crowd of cheering, and horrified, supporters. And it was all caught on video (fast forward to about 45 seconds below):
According to Reuters, it’s unclear what caused the incident and not surprisingly the government has been silent about the gaffe. However, the outlet does note that it’s not odd for Medvedev to be his own chauffeur:
Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who steered him into the presidency in 2008, appear to share the growing Russian affection for cars and have frequently taken the wheel in public appearances or when hosting foreign leaders.
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Comments (48)
thegoodvoter
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 9:21pmPutin, sukin sin, had Medvedev injected with Polonium, it is starting to take effect.
Report Post »blazingaway
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:40pmHe hand his foot on the brake, opened the door and then He forgot to put the car in park before he got out
Report Post »DELTAJOHN
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:52pmDamn, ANOTHER Stuck TOYOTA gas pedal, BUY AMERICAN!
Report Post »Santa Cruz Kid
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 6:28pmClearly, it was the SUV’s fault.
Report Post »TeaPartyPatriot
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 5:56pmVodka and driving don’t mix.
Report Post »frustratedwithgovt
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 5:23pmI think he’s used to having his stings pulled by the Big P that he forgot how to drive.
Report Post »TJexcite
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 4:41pmAttempted assassination.
Putin had a old KGB buddy make the brakes have a remote deactivate. It turned off the park brake off so there was no way to have the SUV in stopped and running. Then with a flip of the switch the park brake worked fine.
Report Post »CulperGang
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 4:39pmWhy are all these stupid fools standing around to see this ONE person? he puts his pants on one leg at a time and sit on the shtter like everyone else. I can think of better things to do with time than to stand around to glimpse a dude that THEY pay for to do a job.
Report Post »Behold the dumbest creature on the face of the planet; THE HUMAN.
ellietoo
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 4:32pmV-o-d-k-a!
Report Post »CulperGang
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 4:30pmMedveded is an alchy. I read a while back he was shat faced at a state event. I Breznev was an alcoholic, so was Kruschev Russia has a HUGE problem with alcoholism.
Report Post »BigSaltyCracker
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 4:25pmI radicle punk liberals are just that punks.I think they want a fight.And then we easily kick there asses and the tv news folks start up with there lies again against Republican, Conserative and the Great folks in the tea Party.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 4:11pmIt was Russian made? Probably a mechanical failure then. Now our Astronauts get to hitch ride in a Russian spacecraft to get to the space station, better pay your insurance premiums on time boys.
Report Post »Netsurfer2
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:48pmDidn’t anyone test this guy for alcohol abuse or even give him a fine?
Report Post »WPITom
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:45pmThose Evil SUVs attacking all those people. We need to get them band all over the world. LOL
Report Post »poster
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:45pmHe can’t see over the steering wheel.
Report Post »bytorandthesnowdog
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 11:38pmWhats he doing driving his own car? Dont he have people to do that?
Report Post »THE EQUALIZER
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:41pmWow! Good to see their president is a moron too.
Report Post »nomercy63
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:34pmMorons are morons whatever country they are from! God knows we have enough here!
Report Post »stang289
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:29pmI suprised it wasnt a RT video
Report Post »Dale
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:17pmReminds me of odumbo [BIG EARS!] driving the US economic vehicle. Couldn’t understand the crowd either, similar to democrats discussing the economy!
Report Post »shakedowncrews
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:15pmcan you imagine if this had been george bush? man the press would have gone mad. funny and scary at the same time
Report Post »101
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:12pmVladimir Putin grabbed the back bumper & stopped it while the guy put into park!
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:11pmRussian-made vehicle?
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:26pmThat was a BMW. You can see the emblem on the back.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 4:08pmNah, could be a Ford, also. Hard to tell.
Report Post »Drum Man
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:11pmNote to self: Brake, stop, put it in park, THEN exit….
Report Post »Drum Man
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:09pmLay off the Vodka….
Report Post »Eraldo NY Tea Party
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:09pmWe need to be prepared.
Glenn I’m sorry for what happened in BP on Monday, I was around but you should post that you would be there then we, the ones that likes you, could have gone too and enjoyed the movie and make sure that nobody would do this to you and your family.
God bless
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:10pmEasy on the Vodka there buddy…
Report Post »Dale
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:21pmNY Tea Party;
I think Glenn just wanted to spend time with his family. Announcing his presence might have brought even more belligerent movie-goers. I think he did the right thing, except when he left; not because he should not have, but because he felt guilty. There was enough confrontation – I don’t think he needed more.
Report Post »Dale
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:24pmForgot to add: I‘m sorry for what Glenn’s family experienced – however, it should give them greater appreciation for what he does. I didn’t want to attack you, just thinking about what might have happened had he publicised his presence.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:26pmI am glad Obama doesn’t drive. I’m not even sure he is smart enough to.
Report Post »nacilbuper
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:27pmGlenn, we all are sorry for what happened. We love you man, and will always have your back. Good job on finding the truth. Trust in God in all the things you do.
Your friend in Richmond.
Report Post »TexasCommonSense
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 4:09pmLook, another inept government leader. I’m shocked.
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 4:26pmGuess we better be paying attention to more than what is happening with his car.
http://www.debka.com/article/21075/
Report Post »Iman Barak Hussein
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 6:39pmlil meddivev was, is, and will only be a car service driver
Report Post »did anyone really believe he was in charge of something other than his bowels ?
PeachyinGA
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:15pmEraldo, thanks for your post. It makes me feel a hair better about NY… that there were decent people in the crowd that didn’t know what was going on. After that incident though, when we pledge to have Glenn’s back (other than prayer), it does make we wonder if that is a false claim when rubber meets the road.
Report Post »TheCenturion
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 10:22pmLay off the wodka, comrade.
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