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David Smith's avatar

Feb 23 spent a holiday in Jom Tien Thailand with my wife and there were many Russian families on holiday there and what impressed me was how tight and strong their families seemed to me and how friendly they were . I personally liked them and talked to lots of people from all over Russia . None of them seemed interested in what was happening in the Ukraine . Normal people getting away from shit they can’t control was my take . Tall strong men , handsome well put together women and healthy kids was the impression I got . Somehow my Aussie life seemed a bit too damned expensive and not as free tax wise administrative bullshit wise as these families were . Just one man’s viewpoint. Great take Alex , interesting as was the ex Soldiers point who replied to you with his take . Thanks mate .

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John Kirsch's avatar

I agree with what you say about Putin betraying Russia. That interpretation makes sense out of an otherwise baffling situation.

It's so baffling that many otherwise astute observers have been duped. These are the people who take Putin's threats seriously and who buy his posturing about resisting the WEF on behalf of "traditional" Russia.

FYI: I see lots of grammatical errors in your writing.

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