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'And I answered it, changing the initial question does not make you right it just makes you stubborn.'
No, you are arguing semantics. I didn't interpret it that way. Many others didn't either. ...

You're the one that is not facing facts. Also, can you stop with your neo-Soviet propaganda in this thread? Bickering with diogen, you're going to get it closed. Or maybe that is your intent? ...

I'm not trying to be personal. I'm just trying to explain, why I believe there are very serious economic problems out there and in Russia, it is more grave than what many make it out to be. Just...

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Yes, he'll just go in the shop and buy those nice Russian pants, jacket and shirt he's always wanted.:) Plus, the cars, appliances, furniture - all made in Russia? Of course, online...

I fixed that for you. :)

I'm anti-West as they come but, woooooo, guess what, I can acknowledge the propaganda the Kremlin dishes out. You are lied to over and over so guess what that makes you,...

Dunno about the TVs but people still need a place to live.... They will rent them out? Perhaps, they anticipate inflation in rental fees?

Blah, blah, blah...too much nonsense from your reply....enjoy Putin's speeches about bears.

Perhaps, other Russians can comment?: Perhaps, he is saying he'll take responsibility but it sounds like he'll be 'responsible now.' Putin is not taking the blame for the predicament or saying he...

Where has he said he takes full responsibility? Or any responsibility? Find me one site, whether Western or Russian or any source.

He blames the West for part of it and low oil prices but...

Okay. :) Let me know when you awake from fantasy land. :)

LOL

Putin predicts economic recovery but warns West against pressuring Russian ‘bear’ - The Washington Post

Putin, the epitome of honesty, and the most credible politician ever (lol) says the...

So, your rationalization is that Russians have an inherent defeatist mindset which leads them to follow a leadership who doesn't care about them but sends the country into collapse?

He's a naiive kid who doesn't know anything about Russia.

No, he just stated a fact. You're going on a tangent, diverting away from the topic to make statements you've already made in other threads (RE: Ukraine, USA involvement etc. etc.).

Btw, I...

http://www.themoscowtimes.com/business/article/russian-ruble-hits-60-to-the-u-s-dollar-as-currency-collapse-continues/513309.html

The Collapse of Putin's Economic System - Bloomberg

I agree with all of Sergei's points. Russia is not self-sufficient. This is not caused by Russians in themselves but the leadership of the government. They were lied to - e.g. 'the rouble is...