[PhilDragoo]

Russia’s current economic output is less than that of Los Angeles county alone.

It's Bush's fault.

[jb6]

That's why according to the CIA World Fact Book, in PPP terms its $1.28 trillion. So since the dollar has fallen 20% everyone in the world became richer by 20%? Your statement and direct GDP conversion upholds that theory.

[jb6]

Fact is, in Russia you can feed a family of 3 well for a month on $60. In the US that wouldn't cover 1 week. A dollar is a dollar is a dollar not. Even within America there are huge differences. Do a cost of living comparison between LA and Houston.