[Zhang Fei]

It certainly helps though if you do not have a leader who is a complete obstruction to any luck that might come the country’s way. And, really, at least 40% of the country cheering him on to their own detriment.

If Russia were halfway well-run, the people would have higher incomes than Americans. Australians certainly do, and they don't have nearly the mineral resources per capita of Russia.

[riri]

Oh no doubt. I am not saying Putin is wonderful ... I am just saying.... I’d trade. (: