Posted on 04/22/2023 8:55:16 AM PDT by SpeedyInTexas
Wow. Please ping me with any updates!
That is a better explanation than my theory, I thought they might have been looking through their binoculars and saw a Russian shooting the bird at them.
The video was intense.
I would normally agree but these days it is hard to tell. Over reporting but showing negatives is something new. China is in more trouble than many know yet they still report mostly glowing numbers. The thought occurred to me that Russia could be giving poor numbers to “prove” sanctions are working and therefore no more are needed…
Just the way my brain works
“Russia could be giving poor numbers to “prove” sanctions are working and therefore no more are needed…”
The KGB types running the Kremlin are definitely capable of layers of deception, but I think that they have more to lose in domestic public support for the regime by inflating bad economic news.
It would go against a deep Russian cultural norm of not reporting bad news, and lying about it instead.
I think it is more likely that they are reporting false numbers that make things look better for their economy and Government finances. They know that the West has a coordinated Strategy to choke off their revenues and slow their economy, I doubt that they would encourage the West to continue that, by allowing it to look like it is succeeding.
@visegrad24 6h
Tens of thousands Muslims marching on the streets of Moscow after celebrating Eid, chanting “Allahu Ahkbar” (God is greater).
It comes following protests by Orthodox Russians against the planned construction of a mega Mosque for 60 000 faithful.
“Allahu Ahkbar” (God is greater).
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Another translation: Our God is greater than your God
Good point did t think about blood in the water idea, still interesting to find out what real numbers are
“interesting to find out what real numbers are”
Math will have its day.
We will have to watch for effects, because we are unlikely to ever be able to be sure about their numbers.
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