scott_harpell Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Vlad is just like:Robin Hood! ...right. Wonder what Anna Politikovskaya thinks about that. Quote
mtn_mouse Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 "It may seem sad to many who invest and want to achieve maximum short-term effect, but we cannot and won't forget about the social importance of the actions we undertake," he said. Imagine that, choosing social responsibility over capitalistic greed. Quote
scott_harpell Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 "It may seem sad to many who invest and want to achieve maximum short-term effect, but we cannot and won't forget about the social importance of the actions we undertake," he said. Imagine that, choosing social responsibility over capitalistic greed. Yeah. We see that this system is too not without its faults. Remember a certain oil company who was headed by a personal and professional enemy of Putin? Hmmm... as with everything moderation is the key. Quote
STP Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Have you heard about the Shanghai Cooperation Organization? Quote
Fairweather Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Imagine that, choosing social responsibility over capitalistic greed. It may be sad--and sometimes ugly--but reward commensurate with innovation and capital risk is what moves a nation forward. Even the Chinese now understand this. Quote
mtn_mouse Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I'm not sure this country is really moving forward anymore. Total socialism is not the answer, but there are basic human needs like shelter, food, maybe include gas now, where gov't intervention might help. Ever hear of Maslov? Quote
Hugh Conway Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 reward commensurate with innovation and capital risk heh, thats funny Quote
rob Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Putin learned that sort of social consciousness from the KGB, I bet. Speaking of Putin, is that guy still the PM? Hasn't he been there, for like, ever? I thought he was out, or does that not happen yet? Quote
mkporwit Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Speaking of Putin, is that guy still the PM? Hasn't he been there, for like, ever? I thought he was out, or does that not happen yet? He was president for two terms, now he's the PM and his hand-picked stooge successor is now president. Quote
scott_harpell Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 What's next for him after PM? Ceasar? Czar Quote
mkporwit Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 What's next for him after PM? Ceasar? There appears to be some uncertainty whether the Russian term limits law applies to total term limits or consecutive term limits. It may be possible that after pulling Medvedev's puppet strings these next couple of years Putin will decide to run for President again... Quote
Fairweather Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I'm not sure this country is really moving forward anymore. Total socialism is not the answer, but there are basic human needs like shelter, food, maybe include gas now, where gov't intervention might help. Sorry, but our constitution provides for "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness". The old Soviet constitution covered the shelter, food, and job things, I believe. Quote
scott_harpell Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 I'm not sure this country is really moving forward anymore. Total socialism is not the answer, but there are basic human needs like shelter, food, maybe include gas now, where gov't intervention might help. Sorry, but our constitution provides for "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness". The old Soviet constitution covered the shelter, food, and job things, I believe. actually, I don't think they did. Quote
Fairweather Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 I'm not sure this country is really moving forward anymore. Total socialism is not the answer, but there are basic human needs like shelter, food, maybe include gas now, where gov't intervention might help. Sorry, but our constitution provides for "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness". The old Soviet constitution covered the shelter, food, and job things, I believe. actually, I don't think they did. Chapter X, ARTICLE 118. Citizens of the U.S.S.R. have the right to work, that is, are guaranteed the right to employment and payment for their work in accordance With its quantity and quality. I'll have to look for the food and shelter. I assume you're talking about in practice. Quote
KaskadskyjKozak Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Indeed I was. They had jobs, food, and shelter. Quality of life sucked though. Quote
scott_harpell Posted June 20, 2008 Author Posted June 20, 2008 tell that to the Ukranians... just don't ask the NYTs Quote
KaskadskyjKozak Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 tell that to the Ukranians... just don't ask the NYTs It was different in the post-Stalin era Quote
scott_harpell Posted June 20, 2008 Author Posted June 20, 2008 you mean during "soft communism?" Quote
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