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2naSalit

(87,189 posts)
3. HMmmm
Tue Feb 25, 2014, 02:52 AM
Feb 2014

I can see why the IMF is so gung ho about getting their tentacles planted on the economy of that country and why Putin wants to retain his connections.

Recipient nations need to be helped in getting off the petro-teat ASAP. There will be no freedom for anyone until the weaning has taken place globally.

 

El_Johns

(1,805 posts)
5. Or maybe you are. Actually, I *am* on the clock. I have to go to bed so I can get up tomorrow & do
Tue Feb 25, 2014, 03:07 AM
Feb 2014

my crappy minimum wage, no benefit job without being exhausted.


But knock yourself out inventing scenarios where putin pays me to post.

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