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3. Yes, the sanctions are having an effect on Russia, before Russia had

Wed Feb 4, 2015, 10:01 AM

Feb 2015

Begun to meet with favor with other countries. The low oil prices are also going to effect the US along with Iran and ISIS.

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Sanctions hurt Russia, but still far from changing minds. [View all] another_liberal Feb 2015 OP

We'll see who fades first. DeSwiss Feb 2015 #1

I think it won't be Russia Bugenhagen Feb 2015 #6

I could not agree more . . . another_liberal Feb 2015 #7

Yes, the sanctions are having an effect on Russia, before Russia had Thinkingabout Feb 2015 #3

Sanctions are better than bullets. Adrahil Feb 2015 #5

It would be better still . . . another_liberal Feb 2015 #8

But it IS OK for Russia to do that amiright? Adrahil Feb 2015 #9

Russia never did that. polly7 Feb 2015 #12

Sanctions are economic terrorism - for any country. polly7 Feb 2015 #11

Sanctions also make money for some people . . . another_liberal Feb 2015 #13

+1. nt. polly7 Feb 2015 #14

Excellent OP. Thanks. elias49 Feb 2015 #15