Often when I read such accounts of intelligent Russian governance, I feel like I'm looking through a window on the future of a reformed US government trying to remake itself. There's a clear focus on what's needed and what's ahead. It's speaking to the people and putting their welfare first. I imagine that in the aftermath of our social apocalypse, we will similarly get down to it and start addressing the basics in a new light, kind of what Russia is doing in its rebirth. Wishful thinking perhaps, but quite likely at some future point if we will be reconstituting our nation.
The US feels like some huge morass without any strategic vision. Nobody at the helm. Just careening out of control. Too many voices, too much confusion, not able to agree on anything. It's all going to come apart, piece by piece. It's excruciating to watch.
I listen to lots of old music via Sirus-XM's Classic Vinyl channel that speaks to our condition back in the 1960s-70s, 80s & 90s regarding your final two sentences. Putin spoke about that general problem in his meeting with media heads yesterday that I just published. One of the main points he emphasized at the outset was Russia and its partners working on their genuine national interests which are the interests of the citizenry as a whole, which is something the West isn't doing now and has neglected for decades. Putin asked in response to a question about Ukraine, in whose interest was this conflict started? And IMO that's the question the USA's electorate must ask in November: Which candidate will actually work to forward the interest of the great mass of citizens that've been ignored too long--we know that Trump failed to do that despite his MAGA mantra, and we know that Biden has also failed in that. The only major people-centered platform is that of Jill Stein. And the same basic question must be asked of all other candidates as most of Congress acts against the people and merit replacement.
You are correct when you say 'in whose interest are the interests of the country as a whole-....that's the question of the electorate must ask in November"
Yes, Karl that's the rational point people will have to answer that question-however, that's about 5% of the American electorate who are properly informed; 95% of Americans are uneducated, mis- educated, propagandized [is that a word? editor] they are much, much more concerned about the price of gas than in foreign wars provoked by Uncle Sam ( "didn't President Biden tell us that wars elsewhere create more American jobs?) no matter how costly in treasure.
However, they won't tolerate 'dead American boys coming home in body bags.
I am not as intellectually gifted as you, Karl, so I get how the average blue collar American feels and you, however charitably, are underestimating their ignorance of recognizing how their own interests are undermined by the US govt's foreign military adventures.
Excellent article, as always-you are right on when you adroitly point out that Russia and the West are moving in opposite directions-yet sometimes , in my cynical mind, I wonder if this is not Kabuki theatre sponsored by the Elite on both axis so they can continue the Feudal campaign to enslave as well as lessen the quantities of the neo Serfs.
War was much simpler when the leaders led their armies-they could grasp the ring of pillage when they won, but extinction if they lost-today the Elites have no risk and the more the strife the more powerful they become-its a grisly gyre
BTW: I have been in the bush for a week incommunicado do you have nay news about 'b' as I see MOA is still down.is still down.
Well, he said he'd be home @ June 6 and today's the 8th. But otherwise, I have no news. Putin's talks over the last two days were directed to a degree at the Western audience. The further description of Russia's future plans made at the plenary session are worthy of carving out and examining by themselves.
Where is the difference? Reading the meeting notes you'd see that there's a more holistic view of the citizenry, which is a contrast to the western approach of seeing people as economic units as consumers and labour inputs. In the west the government has a fawning relationship to private interests and has completely forgotten the constructive role of public control over policy, of actually having a policy.
In his meeting with global media, Putin in the first ten minutes or so makes it clear in whose interest the Russian government works--its citizens--which is what the West doesn't have any interest in advancing, just exploiting. Lots of great points in that Q&A!
As I wrote almost a year ago when the topic of tourism and brands was under discussion at a previous government meeting, what we're seeing is the birth of Russian consumerism and its growth would be very interesting to watch to see how it differs from the West's experience.
Your point about the West and Russia moving in totally opposite directions seems on point. Can't imagine ANY government in the west doing what I just read, nor having and taking seriously any feedback loop for its citizens.
Unfortunately I think we have to crash and burn before there is any opportunity to pick up the pieces and try to put it back together in any semblance of coherent, representative government that is of, for, and by the people.
Wow! Can not imagine any American politician having this level of engagement
Welcome to the Gym and its fascinations! Real governance in action. What's on deck will wow you further.
Often when I read such accounts of intelligent Russian governance, I feel like I'm looking through a window on the future of a reformed US government trying to remake itself. There's a clear focus on what's needed and what's ahead. It's speaking to the people and putting their welfare first. I imagine that in the aftermath of our social apocalypse, we will similarly get down to it and start addressing the basics in a new light, kind of what Russia is doing in its rebirth. Wishful thinking perhaps, but quite likely at some future point if we will be reconstituting our nation.
The US feels like some huge morass without any strategic vision. Nobody at the helm. Just careening out of control. Too many voices, too much confusion, not able to agree on anything. It's all going to come apart, piece by piece. It's excruciating to watch.
I listen to lots of old music via Sirus-XM's Classic Vinyl channel that speaks to our condition back in the 1960s-70s, 80s & 90s regarding your final two sentences. Putin spoke about that general problem in his meeting with media heads yesterday that I just published. One of the main points he emphasized at the outset was Russia and its partners working on their genuine national interests which are the interests of the citizenry as a whole, which is something the West isn't doing now and has neglected for decades. Putin asked in response to a question about Ukraine, in whose interest was this conflict started? And IMO that's the question the USA's electorate must ask in November: Which candidate will actually work to forward the interest of the great mass of citizens that've been ignored too long--we know that Trump failed to do that despite his MAGA mantra, and we know that Biden has also failed in that. The only major people-centered platform is that of Jill Stein. And the same basic question must be asked of all other candidates as most of Congress acts against the people and merit replacement.
You are correct when you say 'in whose interest are the interests of the country as a whole-....that's the question of the electorate must ask in November"
Yes, Karl that's the rational point people will have to answer that question-however, that's about 5% of the American electorate who are properly informed; 95% of Americans are uneducated, mis- educated, propagandized [is that a word? editor] they are much, much more concerned about the price of gas than in foreign wars provoked by Uncle Sam ( "didn't President Biden tell us that wars elsewhere create more American jobs?) no matter how costly in treasure.
However, they won't tolerate 'dead American boys coming home in body bags.
I am not as intellectually gifted as you, Karl, so I get how the average blue collar American feels and you, however charitably, are underestimating their ignorance of recognizing how their own interests are undermined by the US govt's foreign military adventures.
Excellent article, as always-you are right on when you adroitly point out that Russia and the West are moving in opposite directions-yet sometimes , in my cynical mind, I wonder if this is not Kabuki theatre sponsored by the Elite on both axis so they can continue the Feudal campaign to enslave as well as lessen the quantities of the neo Serfs.
War was much simpler when the leaders led their armies-they could grasp the ring of pillage when they won, but extinction if they lost-today the Elites have no risk and the more the strife the more powerful they become-its a grisly gyre
BTW: I have been in the bush for a week incommunicado do you have nay news about 'b' as I see MOA is still down.is still down.
Well, he said he'd be home @ June 6 and today's the 8th. But otherwise, I have no news. Putin's talks over the last two days were directed to a degree at the Western audience. The further description of Russia's future plans made at the plenary session are worthy of carving out and examining by themselves.
Let's hope he's recovering robustly.
Where is the difference? Reading the meeting notes you'd see that there's a more holistic view of the citizenry, which is a contrast to the western approach of seeing people as economic units as consumers and labour inputs. In the west the government has a fawning relationship to private interests and has completely forgotten the constructive role of public control over policy, of actually having a policy.
In his meeting with global media, Putin in the first ten minutes or so makes it clear in whose interest the Russian government works--its citizens--which is what the West doesn't have any interest in advancing, just exploiting. Lots of great points in that Q&A!
Another remarkable reminder of VVP's concentration and detailed engagement with every, it seems, aspect of RF life and work
I also was very interested in the discussion of the harvests - if you wish to do a seperate post on RF agriculture I would encourage you
The healthy state of tourism and the attention given to this indicates a very healthy consumer society, as does the emphasis on sports
As I wrote almost a year ago when the topic of tourism and brands was under discussion at a previous government meeting, what we're seeing is the birth of Russian consumerism and its growth would be very interesting to watch to see how it differs from the West's experience.
Thanks Karl.
Your point about the West and Russia moving in totally opposite directions seems on point. Can't imagine ANY government in the west doing what I just read, nor having and taking seriously any feedback loop for its citizens.
Unfortunately I think we have to crash and burn before there is any opportunity to pick up the pieces and try to put it back together in any semblance of coherent, representative government that is of, for, and by the people.
Yours seems to be the current consensus.