Clearly, Russia hasn't changed as much as I had thought. There were, undoubtedly, folks who muttered that the "New Russia" was just as dangerous as the old. These are the same folks who observe that there isn't much to the "Islam is Peace" incantenation.
I think wishful thinking tends to override assesment of reality.
In other words, when are people of the left going to realize that there really are those who are out to "get" us; and, that there are some of us who already know what is going on?
Yes, Russia should allow all assets to own by foreigners, give away all land, continue have drunk bribable leaders. Back stab friends like Serbs for DC checks. Disarm and be broken up like US political advisors Kissenger and Brzewski (?sp Carter's) want so rest of life can be sucked out...then Russia must readapt abortion and all rest immorality and make sure it get fat and stupid too....right?