[OldPossum]

Your post seems to be stating that you think Putin understands how democracy and capitalism works. His actions suggest otherwise. It seems to me that the man has no concept of the rule of law and property rights. He is soon going to find out about how investment capital flows.

[headsonpikes]

But because the Russian revolution of 1991 was bloodless, many of the old attitudes and procedures still exist at ground level.

The Russians should have bloodied a few thousand of their more prominent tormentors.

At least a few thousand!

[RussianConservative]

You absolutely right, when US release political prisoner Kenneth Lay and reenstate his company? Why evil DC prosecute Martha Stewart and Tyco?