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In reply to the discussion: Putin says he may seek 4th Presidential term [View all]Benton D Struckcheon
(2,347 posts)35. Did you read your cite????
My point was this: most of their export earnings are made from sales of energy. That makes them an energy supply region.
From your own cite:
Natural resources, especially oil and gas, dominate Russian exports. Oil and gas exports continue to be the main source of hard currency.
That was and is my point, nothing else. I don't care if they have lots and lots of barber shops, beauty salons, ski resorts, or whatever. DOES NOT MATTER IN THE LEAST.
As Putin knows very very well, the only thing that matters is what earns you hard currency.
Consider: the ruble isn't considered one. There's a good reason for that.
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My point is, should the editorial policy be to state that in the implicit way it was done?
David__77
Sep 2013
#15
He'll have Putin run on the Airport platform. (Mac, wireless, you know. Wouldn't mention the other)
freshwest
Sep 2013
#23
And after his 4th term, he will serve as prime minister for 4 years, then run for terms 5 and 6
pampango
Sep 2013
#20
No, he should be the new Czar of the Holy Russian Empire. Everyone loves Putin!
freshwest
Sep 2013
#21
The only significant part of what you quoted is the software exports.
Benton D Struckcheon
Sep 2013
#39