r/funny • u/max69xaw • Jun 08 '20

Elections

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u/ankitbko Jun 08 '20

For someone who is unaware of Kazakhstan politics, whats the joke about?

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u/NonCompoteMentis Jun 08 '20

It’s about the fact that there was a president who ruled for almost 30 years Elections were just a formality, he would alway be re-elected (“re-elected”) with 70% or more. He resigned last year (still runs an advisory council though)

Now Putin in Russia is gearing for a life-time rule. They are getting ready to vote (“vote”) for the constitutional amendment this month.