In re: Russia. Thank you, David and R.Hummer, for offering
much food for sobering thought as regards this seemingly
opaque part of the world. It is said that the prevailing
climate of near chaos in Russia is "ripe for the ascension
of the strong man." In which case, the name of the popular,
erstwhile presidential hopeful, General Lebed, is often
floated. Lebed is noted for his no nonsense style and
publicly avowed intolerance for corruption.
For more background on General Lebed please see:
cs.indiana.edu
Winston Churchill once observed that "Russia is a riddle
wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma." Others reflect
that Russia reminds them today of the worst of the Chicago's
1930 gangster era with corruption that seemingly pervades
every level of the social, political, legal, and economic
"order." One can only imagine the horrific outcome had
Alphonse Capone and his ilk access to weapons of mass
destruction and their terrible blackmailing and extortive
power.
In any case, for all his warts but to his credit, Mr. Bow Tie
has, for years running, steadfastly opposed any investment
in Russia and/or in companies garnering large exposure there.
Bow Tie has predicted, to recall it, a complete disintegration
of that country into much smaller fragments. |
