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LonePirate

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1. I wish people would stop posting about the make believe Russian economic problems.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Thu Oct 16, 2025, 12:37 AM

Oct 16

It's been almost three years of the same old story and the war effort continues unabated and the Russian people have not risen up against Putin. These stories are little more than boy who cried wolf anecdotes. DU should know better not to fall for them and to keep promoting the utter bullshit of it all.

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WTI Falls! Russia in Economic Panic Fundraiser - Econ Lessons [View all] TexasTowelie Oct 16 OP

I wish people would stop posting about the make believe Russian economic problems. LonePirate Oct 16 #1

If I recall correctly, we started hearing about possible economic problems with Russia during the last half of 2024 TexasTowelie Oct 16 #2

As the price of oil keeps dropping, russia's primary income drops with it. LetMyPeopleVote Oct 19 #3