Thread: fear

So, one is not 'better' but the 'EurAsian' goal of Putin et. al. is a desired and purposeful design to replace ethnic Russians with peoples from aforementioned areas - and the trade deals made or attempted are proof of this.

Why does he need all that after all? Why is he so extremele unhappy with the existing and very loyal to him population that his clique covertly designs such a “global cleansing” plan?

They are by design with such areas. But, the likelihood that Russians will gain from this is slim to none. Just read the arguments/rationale of the articles. When the Western countries applauded free trade, they made it sound like fantasy and a fairy tale but the only benefactors were affluent and wealthy CEOs/corporations at the top and the foreigners who were given the privilege to make the products abroad (or who emigrated to the West). Trade surpluses soon became deficits - unless, you think the USA made like bandits compared to China/Mexico etc. I don't think so....

If the situation is so debilitating for Russia as you write here why an American leading energy expert is so afraid of Putin’s challenge? (N1 Amazon.com bestseller in Oil & Energy Industry at the moment).

Russia is in the midst of a rapid economic and geopolitical renaissance under the rule of Vladimir Putin, a tenacious KGB officer turned modern-day tsar. Understanding his rise to power provides the keys to understanding the shift in the energy trade from Saudi Arabia to Russia. This powerful new position threatens to unravel the political dominance of the United States once and for all.
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The Colder War: How the Global Energy Trade Slipped from America's Grasp: Marin Katusa

Originally Posted by diogen_

Why does he need all that after all? Why is he so extremely* unhappy with the existing and very loyal to him population that his clique covertly designs such a “global cleansing” plan?

Because, the only real opposition or opposition to fear are ethnic (Russian) nationalists (ethno-nationalists) - your 'Russia for Russians' type of people. In other words, those with that mindset. He doesn't give a flying **** about ppl coming over from Chechnya, others from Caucasus, muslims etc. etc. - they come over and worship the Kremlin - which has laws and policies beneficial for them. In Russia, it's a much better situation than where they come from. They are also cheap labour for his EurAsian economic plan. However, the 'loyal population' can turn on a dime. So far, the propaganda works. But, when the economy and each citizens' personal situation is tolerable, there is no real dissent. But, that can realistically change. Does that answer your question?

If the situation is so debilitating for Russia as you write here why an American leading energy expert is so afraid of Putin’s challenge? (N1 Amazon.com bestseller in Oil & Energy Industry at the moment).


The Colder War: How the Global Energy Trade Slipped from America's Grasp: Marin Katusa

Snooze. I showed you articles about the decline and potential economic problems so if some American wants to stir up controversy in the U.S., so what? He wants to sell some books.

I don't know how many people will propose that Russia's economy is somehow immune to recession or problems especially considering the isolationist sanctions going on. Sure, he can trade with other Eurasian Customs Union bloc countries like the -stan countries - which are leading the world with products right now? Um, wait.... Okay, then China.... Ummmm.... China has a surplus with most countries (all?) so how is that going to work? Russia has oil but Putin et el. have mismanaged the economy other than that..... sure, it has a better PR image than the Soviet collapse but to say that they are an economic powerhouse somehow? There are some good points in the book but Russian citizens will probably not benefit compared to the oligarchs and high profile people in Putin's circle. The ones that own and control the natural resources and energy sector.