Russian Politics Thread

August · 06-26-19, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Quatro

Cheers! May we be friends till the end

OK I get the four to the right but what's Russian about Tuborg?

Mr Quatro · 06-26-19, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by August

OK I get the four to the right but what's Russian about Tuborg?

Perhaps it was based on the photographer's taste more than anything else the article had something to do with too much drinking alcohol in Russia.

ikalugin · 06-26-19, 05:39 PM

I mean it is sold/advertised in here. (I think, I don't drink beer)

ikalugin · 06-26-19, 06:00 PM

Is anyone here not aware of the 2007 Munich speech first hand (ie reading the speech itself rather than various, ehem, second hand interpretations of it)?

Catfish · 06-27-19, 03:58 AM

^ I hope most are aware, though even when those responsible heard it back then, it seems they were not listening

Quoting Wiki, ok, but the text is correct (Putin's Munich Conference of security speech):
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Speec...ecurity_Policy

No western 'politician' would clearly state points like that, explain it and make proposals. Another chance lost by the west.

Germany is of course again wiggling along between its own interests, economy, US trade interests and blunt pressure from all sides.
When i heard that speech and what followed (nothing, by the west) i had for the first time the strong impression of german (and western) political incompetence.
Again: Another chance lost by the west.

I am aware the US has its own strategies, and democracy is not the main driving interest. Wolfovitz, Cheney, the late(!) Zbigniew Brzezinski etc.. enough said.

But what could have had become of it, with a little more courtesy. Sad.

STEED · 06-30-19, 03:44 PM

I know this is not a political question but it is a Russian question. Is it true Russian drunk is vodka champagne vodka? Granted that bit of info was from the spy series Smiley's People.

ikalugin · 06-30-19, 04:10 PM

I have seen this happen, however the norm (amongst civilised people that is) is:
- not to go down in ethanol content
- not to mix differently sourced drinks

06-26-19, 05:39 PM	#3
ikalugin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 3,212 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I mean it is sold/advertised in here. (I think, I don't drink beer) __________________ Grumpy as always.

06-26-19, 06:00 PM	#4
ikalugin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 3,212 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Is anyone here not aware of the 2007 Munich speech first hand (ie reading the speech itself rather than various, ehem, second hand interpretations of it)? __________________ Grumpy as always.

06-27-19, 03:58 AM	#5
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,797 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	^ I hope most are aware, though even when those responsible heard it back then, it seems they were not listening Quoting Wiki, ok, but the text is correct (Putin's Munich Conference of security speech): https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Speec...ecurity_Policy No western 'politician' would clearly state points like that, explain it and make proposals. Another chance lost by the west. Germany is of course again wiggling along between its own interests, economy, US trade interests and blunt pressure from all sides. When i heard that speech and what followed (nothing, by the west) i had for the first time the strong impression of german (and western) political incompetence. Again: Another chance lost by the west. I am aware the US has its own strategies, and democracy is not the main driving interest. Wolfovitz, Cheney, the late(!) Zbigniew Brzezinski etc.. enough said. But what could have had become of it, with a little more courtesy. Sad. __________________ >^..^<)))>{ All generalizations are wrong. Last edited by Catfish; 06-27-19 at 04:18 AM.*

06-30-19, 03:44 PM	#6
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I know this is not a political question but it is a Russian question. Is it true Russian drunk is vodka champagne vodka? Granted that bit of info was from the spy series Smiley's People. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

06-30-19, 04:10 PM	#7
ikalugin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 3,212 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I have seen this happen, however the norm (amongst civilised people that is) is: - not to go down in ethanol content - not to mix differently sourced drinks __________________ Grumpy as always.