Heather said:
Also, that particular exchange seemed the only truly awkward moment of its kind -- of the whole four episodes. There certainly was increased tension, when Putin discussed Ukraine or Syria, for example. But that was in keeping with the subjects at hand, and Putin's understandable frustration concerning U.S. policy, etc. But, certainly, none of that was "awkward."
Anyway, the "bad day" comment was something I brought up in passing, along with a lot of other subjects in my first post on this topic. The fact that it was picked up on and debated might be telling in some ways, as it seems to have warranted further discussion. But, in any event, it's healthy to take things apart and analyze -- most especially given we have different viewpoints.
I think the only reason it is perceived by some to be awkward is that Stone too perceived it as awkward. And the reason for that is simply that Putin said something that isn't politically correct. Putin could tell he "triggered" Stone, and by extension, would trigger some Westerners (Stone basically said just that), so he clarified in a polite and somewhat fatherly but patronizing way, "Well, you see, women have this thing called PMS..."
For me it just suggested that for Putin, being masculine and a "real man" means you are always self-controlled. I can imagine Gurdjieff saying something similar, but perhaps even more inflammatory.
