Russia no longer has free & fair elections. They are semi-free and quasi-fair...
The EU max allowed deficit for euro states is 3%, and that's likely to get reformed. I don't know how you turned that into max allowed growth rate, but your statement is patently false.
I support the best interests of America's national security and the ideals of socioeconomic freedom.
That's not what the OSCE said nor the US observers.
That's been broken from day one by France and Germany. As for growth rate, you need to read about the slap down Ireland got when it slashed taxes and dared to grow at 10%, not so the following year.