I really appreciate these posts, they give such a great sense not only of Putin but of Russians in general. There's so much here that explains the popular support for Putin: he knows how to listen and shows that he cares about their concerns, this must be obvious to those in attendance; he strives to understand the particulars and has an amazing familiarity with a vast array of issues, what's been done and what still needs to be done, with assurances that they *will* be done. That bit from Beglov about when Putin went to Mariupol after it was liberated and said in rebuilding they needed to create a public space - I can't even imagine a Western leader recognizing how important such a thing could be for people who had been traumatized as the people there were.
You're very welcome, as it's actually pleasurable to convey such positivity. They do tend to get familiar after a while and it's easy to become inured. What I want readers like yourself to learn is how Russia's political-economy functions as its form is vastly different from what exists in the West. And then of course there's the culture and its values. The same can be said about China. The development of both is dynamic and energetic but uncontrolled by Western financial power, so they must be disrupted as much as possible. All the nations of the Global Majority want is to be allowed to develop and enjoy peace. Most fair-minded people would ask: What's wrong with that?
Positivity is right. I read these updates on what Russia is building, creating, preserving and wonder sadly, "why can't we do that?" The mentality of the West is "rule or ruin", as my mother would call it; do what we want or we'll destroy you. I worry about what the future will be like in the US as the inevitable decline continues, but at the same time I'm glad to see Russia prevail in the fight we've been so determined to pick with them.
Somewhat of a consolation for those of us stuck within the Empire is that the outcomes of the political-economic process we're now experiencing began about 140 years ago, was combatted at its outset, but that effort failed along with the one mounted in the 1930s also failing because of WW2. So, we were born into a process we ultimately had no means to control aside from learning its history and how it functions. Fortunately, other nations were outside of that control and were able to develop different forms of political-economy that allowed them to overcome the power of the Outlaw US Empire, which was never as stable and great as those running the Empire esteemed it to be. Dr. Hudson tells us why it's in decline and how that's accelerating because of its own deeds. The political fight within the Empire has yet to mature to the point where it can alter the power structure. or that to happen, the Reds and Blues must become Purples agreeing that they share the same enemy--The Money Power--and the only way to defeat it is to work together.
And we're seeing more of that, even if it's only incremental at this point. I've begun to question things I long thought I had settled opinions on but this was almost inevitable after recognizing how those opinions were inculcated by the real dis-, mis- and malinformation we've been fed our entire lives. The lies are more comforting, which is why so many cling to them, but some of us just...can't.
Yes, there's Honor and Truth that are the foundation of most of what's actually important. There are things we own that can't be taken away unless we give them away.
I noticed a shortfall in the Drag Queen department. I gather that Russia is not prepared to complete in the international marketplace in that area. Instead they are focusing on areas that are actually useful. If you care about the development of your country that stuff is not dull and important. It is even appreciated.
The speed with which suggestions made become reality is brutal when compared to how citizen interests are treated in the West, meaning ignored. Putin has learned that if one person has a problem with the system it's probably shared by many others and thus must be addressed as that's the whole point of governance if it's to result in good governance. Imagine the vitality the West would exhibit if it had leaders capable of understanding that basic part of governance.
I really appreciate these posts, they give such a great sense not only of Putin but of Russians in general. There's so much here that explains the popular support for Putin: he knows how to listen and shows that he cares about their concerns, this must be obvious to those in attendance; he strives to understand the particulars and has an amazing familiarity with a vast array of issues, what's been done and what still needs to be done, with assurances that they *will* be done. That bit from Beglov about when Putin went to Mariupol after it was liberated and said in rebuilding they needed to create a public space - I can't even imagine a Western leader recognizing how important such a thing could be for people who had been traumatized as the people there were.
You're very welcome, as it's actually pleasurable to convey such positivity. They do tend to get familiar after a while and it's easy to become inured. What I want readers like yourself to learn is how Russia's political-economy functions as its form is vastly different from what exists in the West. And then of course there's the culture and its values. The same can be said about China. The development of both is dynamic and energetic but uncontrolled by Western financial power, so they must be disrupted as much as possible. All the nations of the Global Majority want is to be allowed to develop and enjoy peace. Most fair-minded people would ask: What's wrong with that?
Positivity is right. I read these updates on what Russia is building, creating, preserving and wonder sadly, "why can't we do that?" The mentality of the West is "rule or ruin", as my mother would call it; do what we want or we'll destroy you. I worry about what the future will be like in the US as the inevitable decline continues, but at the same time I'm glad to see Russia prevail in the fight we've been so determined to pick with them.
Somewhat of a consolation for those of us stuck within the Empire is that the outcomes of the political-economic process we're now experiencing began about 140 years ago, was combatted at its outset, but that effort failed along with the one mounted in the 1930s also failing because of WW2. So, we were born into a process we ultimately had no means to control aside from learning its history and how it functions. Fortunately, other nations were outside of that control and were able to develop different forms of political-economy that allowed them to overcome the power of the Outlaw US Empire, which was never as stable and great as those running the Empire esteemed it to be. Dr. Hudson tells us why it's in decline and how that's accelerating because of its own deeds. The political fight within the Empire has yet to mature to the point where it can alter the power structure. or that to happen, the Reds and Blues must become Purples agreeing that they share the same enemy--The Money Power--and the only way to defeat it is to work together.
And we're seeing more of that, even if it's only incremental at this point. I've begun to question things I long thought I had settled opinions on but this was almost inevitable after recognizing how those opinions were inculcated by the real dis-, mis- and malinformation we've been fed our entire lives. The lies are more comforting, which is why so many cling to them, but some of us just...can't.
Yes, there's Honor and Truth that are the foundation of most of what's actually important. There are things we own that can't be taken away unless we give them away.
What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. - Thomas Paine
I noticed a shortfall in the Drag Queen department. I gather that Russia is not prepared to complete in the international marketplace in that area. Instead they are focusing on areas that are actually useful. If you care about the development of your country that stuff is not dull and important. It is even appreciated.
The speed with which suggestions made become reality is brutal when compared to how citizen interests are treated in the West, meaning ignored. Putin has learned that if one person has a problem with the system it's probably shared by many others and thus must be addressed as that's the whole point of governance if it's to result in good governance. Imagine the vitality the West would exhibit if it had leaders capable of understanding that basic part of governance.