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LOL That treat actually required the US to patrol and enforce the border. Nice try thoughWell first of all, when we negotiate the purchase of Mexican land like CA. AZ. NM, TX. UT, NV, etc., it was agreed there would be no movement restrictions and Mexican nationals could stay on their property in the US, without hinderance to them of anyone else crossing the border back and forth.
Treaties like Guadelupe Hildalgo.
You are forgetting that Russia is a very cold place with a rather small population.
Considering, they are doing great.
In fact, they have better healthcare than we do.
They do not spend over 50% of their taxes on the useless military, like we do.
www.nationalpriorities.org
Believe in Common Sense, Not Commie ScienceNothing for far too long, that is the problem.
The US and South Korea had their first case on virtually the same day in Jan 2020. Within a week the leader of South Korea called together the heads of industry and told them what was coming and what would be needed to fight it. By the time COVID hit Korea in force they had testing kits waiting, they had COVID tracking in place and had more than enough PPE gear for their first responders and medical personnel.
Trump did not do any like this till late March and even then it was a half effort.
That is why Korea had 685 deaths per million compared to almost 3500 for the US
The "Invisible Hand" Is the One Picking Our PocketGiven the evidence, it certainly is at the very least "OK". It has improved its economy with Putin since 1999, exponentially, but since you have an irrational ax to grind against Russia and Putin, you refuse to acknowledge its economic achievements.
Free-market shock therapy with its mass privatization of state-owned assets was a complete disaster for Russia and it wasn't until Putin's economic reforms that we saw a marked improvement in Russia's economy.
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Putin's economic strategy since 1999 has been pivotal in transforming Russia's economy, demonstrating the effectiveness of increased state control and strategic planning. This approach starkly contrasts with the neoliberal "shock therapy" policies of the 1990s, which led to economic turmoil and social distress in Russia.
Your mention of Poland and other European countries that also saw dramatic improvements in their economies in the last 33 years only proves my point that mixed economies, with significant state ownership and participation, are more successful and robust than American-style neoliberalism which privatizes every nook and cranny of the economy. leading to gross inequality and an endless series of boom and bust business cycles, requiring massive government bailouts of private companies and state intervention.
- Nationalization of Key Industries: Putin's move to nationalize major industries, particularly the oil industry, stands as a testament to the benefits of state control in critical economic sectors. This nationalization allowed for more strategic resource management, stability in production, and ensured that the profits from these industries could be reinvested into the Russian economy.
- Diversification Beyond Oil: While oil and natural resources remain central to the Russian economy, there's been notable progress in diversifying into other sectors under Putin. The nuclear energy sector is a prime example, with Russia expanding its capabilities and becoming the top exporter of uranium for nuclear plants worldwide. This diversification is a strategic move that reduces reliance on a single commodity and paves the way for a more balanced economy.
- Economic Resilience Against Sanctions: Despite facing economic sanctions from the US and EU, Russia under Putin has shown remarkable resilience. This resilience is a clear indication of the strength and effectiveness of Putin's economic policies. The ability to sustain and grow the economy in the face of external pressures highlights the strategic foresight of increasing state involvement in key sectors.
- Improved Living Standards and Employment: Contrasting sharply with the 1990s, the Putin era has seen significant improvements in living standards, with increased incomes and reduced unemployment. This success is directly attributable to the economic reforms that focused on job creation and wealth redistribution, ensuring that the gains from nationalized industries and economic growth translated into tangible benefits for the Russian populace.
- Challenging Global Economic Structures: Putin's economic policies go beyond national interests, challenging the global economic status quo. The formation of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) as an alternative economic bloc is a bold step towards challenging American economic hegemony and the centrality of the USD as the world's reserve currency. This move is indicative of Putin's vision of a multipolar world where economic power is more evenly distributed.
Putin's approval ratings in Russia are quite high:
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Putin approval rating Russia 2024 | Statista
Vladimir Putin's popularity level saw a slight increase in February 2024. The vast majority of Russians approved of activities of their country's president.www.statista.com
Your neoliberal, Western imperialist ideas aren't very good and that's why you see Russia as a tyrannical state and ignore all of its achievements in the last 24 years since Putin came to power.
You sound delusional.
A defender of Russian oligarchy and plutocracy, no wonder you sound so delusional.
Only a brain-dead deluded imbecile would defend the laissez-faire, "free-market" shock therapy Russia endured in the 1990s with disastrous consequences and pretend Putin's economic reforms in the last 24 years haven't significantly improved Russia's economy.
Biden has high disapproval numbers. The majority of Americans can't make ends meet. 70% of Americans say the country is on the wrong track and heading in the wrong direction. Income inequality is getting worse. Crime is out of control. Polls continue showing a majority of voters, including many of those on the left, trust Trump and the Republicans more regarding the economy, foreign affairs, and crime. And yet these very same lefties in the polling reject Trump's and the Republican's ideas on the economy, foreign affairs, and crime and have agreed with Biden's decisions on these things while claiming they trust Trump and the Republicans more on these issues than Biden. I'm left scratching my head.
What's the real head scratcher is why Biden has rejected the REpublican's offer to combine the Ukraine funding with funding and policy changes at our border.
The majority of his party thinks he's fucked up the border. Why he won't do anything about our border at this time is inexplicable.
MAGA has no idea what is "the left".
It is really the center of America.
Since you get most of your information from paces like the gateway pundit, you won't understand reality.
Never. Because I believe you were shown that trump inherited a growing economy from Obama.Ah, IM2. When you gonna have an answer to me giving you a hard time about Slowbama's stimulus
vs. Trump's tax cuts?
We have 4 borders, and what the republicans want done on the border is not acceptable.
Never. Because I believe you were shown that trump inherited a growing economy from Obama.
Lol! Trump handed Biden a dead economy and COVID. You did nothing but show people you are a trump butt sniffing clown.And like I said just the same way Trump was given a growing economy to Trump so to did Trump give the same to SlowJoeBiden. Then I fu(ked your world up and you ran away. I know right were it is. Want me to go cite all that Chapter and Verse? With emphasis on where you ran?
Lol! Trump handed Biden a dead economy and COVID.
Want me to go cite all that Chapter and Verse?
You did nothing but show people you are a trump butt sniffing clown.
Maybe stop reading Rasmussen polls and gateway pundit opinion pieces.
The left will cut off their own genitals rather than deal with mental illness. These people are fucked in the head.
What the "unacceptable" part?
I will repeat what I’ve said before. Many times before.
Want to see Biden gone? Nominate someone other than Trump. Many of us Moderates will happily vote for someone like Haley. But you won’t. It’s become a religious thing with you all. Sainted Trump or nobody.
Yeah, you are a hater hiding from your true self.
