Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I used to admire the bush era anti-war left but now know it was just politics.

Remember the bumper stickers?
"war is not the answer" blue with the dove
"End this war" crossing out "less" for "this"

The same people are ignoring 100% preventable actions of the west, possible peace deals, and cheerleading for endless war.

Don't worry. I think the war in Ukraine will end next year, in about 8 months.

The Russian Central Bank raised interest rates to 21% and according to the public statement made there was no consideration of keeping it unchanged and it almost went to 22%.

Not sure if you realize what means? The higher the interest rate goes, the less incremental impact it has on the economy. Why? Because there is (percentage-wise) less and less impact the higher that interest rates go, the less impact it has on the economy. Ex. going from 20% to 21% is about a 5% difference, whereas if the US changes from 4.61% to 4.83%, that's also about 5%. The main difference though is that if someone can't take out a loan to repay a 20% interest rate, why would they pay 21%? This means that Russia's private economy is effectively dead. The Russian Government is intentionally forcing all small businesses to shut down, to force their workers either into military service or state run military factories.

Add to this the Rouble is about 98.7 to the USD, and that "doing business with German pharmaceutical" statement is likely to be very very costly for Russians and certainly not affordable by the average citizen there.

I also believe the Russian hate for Ukraine driving the war is drying up. Even Solovyov is fighting to stay relevant.
Vladimir Solovyov disputes his falling ratings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am0clAqNL4M
Here he is again, throwing a tizzy, yelling, while the facial expressions of the other guests snicker and look away:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVI4hNlmPlc
Did I mention that I think he'll be off-air between Jan and Mar?

I believe this winter will be especially harsh for average Russian citizens. It's unfortunate, but even if the West wanted to assist, nothing can be done. To coin a phrase from the first line of William Shakespeare's Richard III: "now is the winter of our discontent".

Again, 8 months.

Now, change “Russia” to “Ukraine” and you will be right

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I used to admire the bush era anti-war left but now know it was just politics.

Remember the bumper stickers?
"war is not the answer" blue with the dove
"End this war" crossing out "less" for "this"

The same people are ignoring 100% preventable actions of the west, possible peace deals, and cheerleading for endless war.

Don't worry. I think the war in Ukraine will end next year, in about 8 months.

The Russian Central Bank raised interest rates to 21% and according to the public statement made there was no consideration of keeping it unchanged and it almost went to 22%.

Not sure if you realize what means? The higher the interest rate goes, the less incremental impact it has on the economy. Why? Because there is (percentage-wise) less and less impact the higher that interest rates go, the less impact it has on the economy. Ex. going from 20% to 21% is about a 5% difference, whereas if the US changes from 4.61% to 4.83%, that's also about 5%. The main difference though is that if someone can't take out a loan to repay a 20% interest rate, why would they pay 21%? This means that Russia's private economy is effectively dead. The Russian Government is intentionally forcing all small businesses to shut down, to force their workers either into military service or state run military factories.

Add to this the Rouble is about 98.7 to the USD, and that "doing business with German pharmaceutical" statement is likely to be very very costly for Russians and certainly not affordable by the average citizen there.

I also believe the Russian hate for Ukraine driving the war is drying up. Even Solovyov is fighting to stay relevant.
Vladimir Solovyov disputes his falling ratings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am0clAqNL4M
Here he is again, throwing a tizzy, yelling, while the facial expressions of the other guests snicker and look away:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVI4hNlmPlc
Did I mention that I think he'll be off-air between Jan and Mar?

I believe this winter will be especially harsh for average Russian citizens. It's unfortunate, but even if the West wanted to assist, nothing can be done. To coin a phrase from the first line of William Shakespeare's Richard III: "now is the winter of our discontent".

Again, 8 months.

Anonymous wrote:Ukraine is dust. Then the European Union starts falling apart. Russia is in bed with North Korea, and the US is too busy imploding upon itself. China waits to try to seize global economic power.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm sure the Ukrainian people will miss the Biden administration. It went so well for them, especially the last two years.

I hope one day someone start dropping bombs on your roof as well.

See, and I want the war to end, silly.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm sure the Ukrainian people will miss the Biden administration. It went so well for them, especially the last two years.

I hope one day someone start dropping bombs on your roof as well.

Anonymous wrote:I'm sure the Ukrainian people will miss the Biden administration. It went so well for them, especially the last two years.

Anonymous wrote:I'm sure the Ukrainian people will miss the Biden administration. It went so well for them, especially the last two years.

Anonymous wrote:Ukraine is dust. Then the European Union starts falling apart. Russia is in bed with North Korea, and the US is too busy imploding upon itself. China waits to try to seize global economic power.

Anonymous wrote:So does Zelensky just give up and flee, or does he start sending conscripts to the front with brooms?

Anonymous wrote:Ukraine is dust. Then the European Union starts falling apart. Russia is in bed with North Korea, and the US is too busy imploding upon itself. China waits to try to seize global economic power.