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38. He's definitely trying to shift power.

Thu Feb 24, 2022, 01:23 AM

Feb 2022

I believe this is a plan he's dreamed about and been working toward since 1997. Which is just my armchair opinion. Which holds no weight.

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*Ruble in free fall. [View all] elleng Feb 2022 OP

Just as valuable as a Confederate dollar. ProudMNDemocrat Feb 2022 #1

If anything can take Putin down, it will be money, or the lack of it. Ocelot II Feb 2022 #5

Putin dreams canetoad Feb 2022 #21

They probably moved all their money to a safe spot quite some time ago. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #27

China won't bail him out. hunter Feb 2022 #32

The NRA and GQP Are Gonna Have To Tighten Their Belts nt smb Feb 2022 #43

Russians better be reminiscing for empty stores and bread lines. C_U_L8R Feb 2022 #2

Good. AngryOldDem Feb 2022 #3

as long as oil is $100/bb, Russia is making bank. WarGamer Feb 2022 #6

Not if the ruble collapses and Russia doesn't have access to dollars or euros. Ocelot II Feb 2022 #12

Oil is paid for in dollars. If China buys oil, they're good. Lucky Luciano Feb 2022 #39

Exactly. herding cats Feb 2022 #13

I think they did the math too. And they will be fine. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #29

They've also known this was coming for a very long time. herding cats Feb 2022 #34

Of course they knew what was coming and prepared for it. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #37

Kier Simmons just brought that up. AngryOldDem Feb 2022 #14

unfortunately... so are US markets. WarGamer Feb 2022 #4

Would you rather be holding roubles or dollars right now? BeyondGeography Feb 2022 #11

hahhahaha definitely USD WarGamer Feb 2022 #17

I'd imagine the wealthy in power there moved out of the Ruble before this. herding cats Feb 2022 #19

Everyday Russians are going to get pounded BeyondGeography Feb 2022 #24

Putin is sending a very strong message about his power. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #33

He's definitely trying to shift power. herding cats Feb 2022 #38

We seem to be doing as well as the so called experts. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #40

Do you recall the TPP? herding cats Feb 2022 #41

Yes but nothing has curbed China. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #42

U.S. markets will bounce back, imo, easier than ruble, elleng Feb 2022 #15

of course... WarGamer Feb 2022 #18

To be expected, no? AngryOldDem Feb 2022 #23

I bought SPY puts on Monday... they should be up SHARPLY tomorrow... WarGamer Feb 2022 #26

Their markets are also suspended. herding cats Feb 2022 #7

Right. elleng Feb 2022 #16

I do wonder if the 10 or 12 (I forget) ruling families there have managed to shore up their assets? herding cats Feb 2022 #28

Some place(s) with sand??? elleng Feb 2022 #31

I would guess as much myself. herding cats Feb 2022 #36

He and the oligarchs prepared for this I am sure. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #22

And to hell with everyone else. That's the Putin way. AngryOldDem Feb 2022 #25

He wants the world to suffer. He is sending a strong message. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #35

... sprinkleeninow Feb 2022 #8

Good vercetti2021 Feb 2022 #9

But Putin prepared for this by moving lots for him and his cronies to gold. Samrob Feb 2022 #10

Putin and his oligarchs no doubt moved their cash into something safe. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #20

Start full scale monetary operations to crash it. roamer65 Feb 2022 #30

Good to see the Putin fan boy who ain't as clever as he thinks he is show up in the thread. BannonsLiver Feb 2022 #44