Antony
Jedi Council Member
I completely agree with you Siberia on that (below)! That's what differs Russians from the STS oriented west (in general). That is our greatest strength and the reason the western elite was and is afraid of us as the carriers of STO paradigm. Eternal conflict based on these opposing values.
In our case, imo, if these deeds you described were not done that appertained way, the Russians in mass would not understand and support our leadership. That is what our "chiefs" understand and use for their own benefit such as increasing electorate support.
"But the real strength of Russia is not in gold or weapons: it is in the Russian spirit, which is compassion and help. In case of emergency Russia always comes to help: with Ebola, floods, earthquakes, etc. Over a million Ukrainian refugees now reside in Russia, and they receive their shelter, food and other necessary aid. Ukrainian children now study in Russia free of charge. This is the role of Russia: to share knowledge, to help others, to unite people. And Russia is not alone on this path, many other nations actively participate. And the more people join in, the better future our planet may have. OSIT"
Siberia, next point concerning reserves. Buying US (issued by the government) obligations naturally means supporting their's economy. While our own economy is being deprived of much needed funds in order to invest them into the development (interests rates here for small and average business is unimaginable for developed countries- starting roughly from 15-20% a year. As for big corporations- the sanctions made them loose an "easy"/harmful opportunity to borrow from the western institutions what was done till this spring). You would not expect the Soviet government to even think to keep it's wallet in enemy's pocket. Remember De Gaulle's attempt to retrieve the French gold from US.
Seekintruth,
Taking your statement about Russian military. I do agree that our military shield, developed and build during Soviets, still deters western's wish to destroy our country with military force.
American report on Russian military capabilities - serves Pentagon primarily. Politically wise- they support the 'legend' they created themselves - that Russia is devil and has "teeth" to conquer neighbors and, oh god, even West as a whole. Another aim - to get largely increased funding for US and NATO army. Did not you know that identical tricks were used during Cold War? (Oh, Russians developed a new sub or a ICBM- we need to catch up and outclass them. "Poor" military businessman).
But our military industry suffers from bad management (as I have said that we are mostly dependent on cooperation with foreign countries, and the policies undertaken in 2000-2014 to return production lines here have failed-we stupidly had to wait for sanctions in order to start talking about imports replacement-which now in such a hostile and given economic environment would be much harder, won't it?). The former minister of defense A.Serdukov, whom I mentioned yesterday, was destroying army's structure, sacking most experienced officers and selling huge premises to his relatives and colleagues, liquidated famous military universities etc etc in period of 2007-2012. For his deeds he received by secret Putin's decree a highest Russian state award - Hero of Russia. He was dismissed only after the scale of corruption spilled over to the mass media. But he was saved from persecution thanks to his "great achievements" and now works in military industry! Great, is not it?!
I appreciate the intensified military drills - but in that amount they started after Crimean events.
I would also mind your tone. How do you evaluate it? Adequate? Being insulting is your style?
Kniall,
Thanks for your assessment. I understand who stands behind Hong Kong events. Incidentally I happened to be there in the end of September (unfortunately did not see that UFO sightseeing in person). Light version of Maidan. According to some analysts the timing coincided with the opening of Shanghai golden bourse, which conducts the transactions with physical gold, opposing NY's Comex that only sells golden 'air'.
I did not see the thread about Chavez, sorry. I really honored him for his personal qualities, leadership talents, electrifying charisma! My colleagues told me of that uplifting feeling that overwhelmed them in his presence.
Try to put the pieces of puzzle (contradicting facts) together - learning is fun! And no need to beat the poor dead horse:)
Perceval,
If we take an outside influence as the major factor of country's stability and prosperity, does it give a credit to it's leadership?!
In our case, imo, if these deeds you described were not done that appertained way, the Russians in mass would not understand and support our leadership. That is what our "chiefs" understand and use for their own benefit such as increasing electorate support.
"But the real strength of Russia is not in gold or weapons: it is in the Russian spirit, which is compassion and help. In case of emergency Russia always comes to help: with Ebola, floods, earthquakes, etc. Over a million Ukrainian refugees now reside in Russia, and they receive their shelter, food and other necessary aid. Ukrainian children now study in Russia free of charge. This is the role of Russia: to share knowledge, to help others, to unite people. And Russia is not alone on this path, many other nations actively participate. And the more people join in, the better future our planet may have. OSIT"
Siberia, next point concerning reserves. Buying US (issued by the government) obligations naturally means supporting their's economy. While our own economy is being deprived of much needed funds in order to invest them into the development (interests rates here for small and average business is unimaginable for developed countries- starting roughly from 15-20% a year. As for big corporations- the sanctions made them loose an "easy"/harmful opportunity to borrow from the western institutions what was done till this spring). You would not expect the Soviet government to even think to keep it's wallet in enemy's pocket. Remember De Gaulle's attempt to retrieve the French gold from US.
Seekintruth,
Taking your statement about Russian military. I do agree that our military shield, developed and build during Soviets, still deters western's wish to destroy our country with military force.
American report on Russian military capabilities - serves Pentagon primarily. Politically wise- they support the 'legend' they created themselves - that Russia is devil and has "teeth" to conquer neighbors and, oh god, even West as a whole. Another aim - to get largely increased funding for US and NATO army. Did not you know that identical tricks were used during Cold War? (Oh, Russians developed a new sub or a ICBM- we need to catch up and outclass them. "Poor" military businessman).
But our military industry suffers from bad management (as I have said that we are mostly dependent on cooperation with foreign countries, and the policies undertaken in 2000-2014 to return production lines here have failed-we stupidly had to wait for sanctions in order to start talking about imports replacement-which now in such a hostile and given economic environment would be much harder, won't it?). The former minister of defense A.Serdukov, whom I mentioned yesterday, was destroying army's structure, sacking most experienced officers and selling huge premises to his relatives and colleagues, liquidated famous military universities etc etc in period of 2007-2012. For his deeds he received by secret Putin's decree a highest Russian state award - Hero of Russia. He was dismissed only after the scale of corruption spilled over to the mass media. But he was saved from persecution thanks to his "great achievements" and now works in military industry! Great, is not it?!
I appreciate the intensified military drills - but in that amount they started after Crimean events.
I would also mind your tone. How do you evaluate it? Adequate? Being insulting is your style?
Kniall,
Thanks for your assessment. I understand who stands behind Hong Kong events. Incidentally I happened to be there in the end of September (unfortunately did not see that UFO sightseeing in person). Light version of Maidan. According to some analysts the timing coincided with the opening of Shanghai golden bourse, which conducts the transactions with physical gold, opposing NY's Comex that only sells golden 'air'.
I did not see the thread about Chavez, sorry. I really honored him for his personal qualities, leadership talents, electrifying charisma! My colleagues told me of that uplifting feeling that overwhelmed them in his presence.
Try to put the pieces of puzzle (contradicting facts) together - learning is fun! And no need to beat the poor dead horse:)
Perceval,
If we take an outside influence as the major factor of country's stability and prosperity, does it give a credit to it's leadership?!
