Russia bans food imports from EU, U.S., Canada, Australia

Please don't judge an entire populace by their government. As an American, I would hate for the world to think that I am anything like my government or that our governments policies in any way reflect my personal values.

I have never met a Russia that I didn't like. Every encounter with a Russian here in the US or abroad has been a pleasant one. I find the average Russian citizen to be engaging and genuinely of good character. Just another group of working class people, like so many of us, that want to live life in freedom and peace.

Propaganda is a two way street but it doesn't mean that Putin is the face of all Russians just as Obama isn't the face of all Americans.

The bottom line is that the sanctions ultimately hurt the citizens of every country involved.

Just my rant

cat

Aug 8, 2014 9:06am

Quoting barkie

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yep they are unique in their stupidity.

Let's face it, Russia is on the verge of total collapse and they will accelerate their downfall because off something useless and self destructive like a completely misplaced sense of PRIDE.

Poor Russians, KGB victims.

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Tell me exactly how much you know about Russia, and how you know this?

Aug 7, 2014 4:31am

I haven't heard Aussie putting sanctions on Russia have we?

If not, why Russia on Aus. aside from allies.

So they effectively murder 28 citizens (providing launcher vs airliner) and now they sanction us. Abbot better come out swinging, this school yard bully needs a punch in the mouth.

Aug 7, 2014 6:20am

Quoting MidnightRun

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Jesus, I can only pity your guys zoological moronical stupidity and ignorance. You take upon yourself to judge a country, its economy (Russia is on the verge of collapse my ass) and its people and have absolutely no clue what you are talking about.

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If Putin was smart (and he is) there could of been a dozen things he could have done to help the recovery/investigation of the crash but instead he laughed from the side lines indicating there's more to his story. The jury's out.

Aug 7, 2014 6:46am

Quoting greendiesel

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oh please.. if you read that western media B.S . Putin did'nt do it, just more propaganda against Russia for US bigger picture global dominance , just ask the US if it was another fulse flag attack ,they're well known for this behaviour when times are tough!

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I did listen to media from Russia and don't discount the possibility of foul play but that is where Putin should of got his hands dirty and taken his claims to the international stage and helped with the investigation. Instead he spoke loud like a big man in his own backyard but was too cowardly to do anything else incase it got solved diplomatically and make him look weak.

Aug 7, 2014 6:52am

Quoting Expo33

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Please don't judge an entire populace by their government. As an American, I would hate for the world to think that I am anything like my government or that our governments policies in any way reflect my personal values.

I have never met a Russia that I didn't like. Every encounter with a Russian here in the US or abroad has been a pleasant one. I find the average Russian citizen to be engaging and genuinely of good character. Just another group of working class people, like so many of us, that want to live life in freedom and peace.

Propaganda...

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I agree whole heartedly but at the end of the day in this age, the government is the people's responsibility. Imo that is half the point of sanctions, to wake the people up to their government.

Aug 7, 2014 11:09am

Quoting MidnightRun

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Nice try barkie, only it has been proved that the tape you refer to was cooked by the Ukraine security service - after it was run through decoding equipment, it turned out it consists of bits and pieces recorded at different times (recordings leave time and recording quality footprints) and what was actually discussed was shooting down of a Ukrainian bomber bombing civilian homes. I suggest you keep track of pertinent recent news if you mean to keep at least a marginally informed discussion.

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We must be listening to different stories because the report i I heard said the American officials had confirmed that the tapes were legitimate (not tampered with). I'm not going to argue who's right and wrong because it would be idiocy to pretend to know. What my comment refers to is the sidelines attitude of the Russian's that pretty well just says "Fuck you". There's no talking to someone that is right regardless of anything else and it's hard to know if you can't talk to them.

Aug 7, 2014 11:48am

Quoting highway

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http://www.paulcraigroberts.org/2014...craig-roberts/

http://www.globalresearch.ca/malaysi...arzone/5392540

http://www.globalresearch.ca/is-the-...kraine/5392743

http://www.globalresearch.ca/mh17-ve...e-flag/5393317

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What is this GARBAGE.
Eg. "( For further details see press releases at : http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/site/mh17.html)"
That talks nothing about what the whole article is referring to but rather just the retrieval of the dead.

And:
"Robert Mark, a commercial pilot and editor of Aviation International News Safety magazine, confirmed that most Malaysia Airlines flights from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur would normally travel along a route significantly further south than the route MH17 was diverted onto."
"Confirmed" This as a resource?... like wow....

All the articles have no reliable sources.
Your first link says it I spose:
"We believe that the information comes from reliable sources, but cannot guarantee the information to be free of mistakes and incorrect interpretations."

Aug 7, 2014 12:00pm

I get that but this site ... like seriously.

Another:
"A Malaysian Airlines spokesman has already confirmed that, for some unknown reason, Kiev-based Ukrainian Air Traffic Control (ATC) ordered MH17 off of its original flight path along the international air route, known as L980."

No resources listed. Whats the difference?
A Malaysian Airlines spokesman has already confirmed that MH17 was shot down by an Alien space craft....

Aug 7, 2014 12:25pm

Dood... it doesn't excuse those links what ever the truth is. They are all about conspiracy theories talking about 9/11 toward the end, blah blah blah.

You try to use this site as an argument which is just plain dumb.

I will end my discussion on this with a very appropriate quote that is the last words of your article:

"All we need now is the truth."

LOL.

Aug 7, 2014 5:59am

Quoting barkie

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yep they are unique in their stupidity.

Let's face it, Russia is on the verge of total collapse and they will accelerate their downfall because off something useless and self destructive like a completely misplaced sense of PRIDE.

Poor Russians, KGB victims.

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Jesus, I can only pity your guys zoological moronical stupidity and ignorance. You take upon yourself to judge a country, its economy (Russia is on the verge of collapse my ass) and its people and have absolutely no clue what you are talking about.

Aug 7, 2014 6:37am

Quoting alphafunds

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It is only about pride, but don't know from where they have it. Poor country with low PPP per capita, Gini coeficient highest in Europe, criminal government, black economy, lots of homeless in Moscow, low technology, weak agriculture, and many more... Only big land and raw materials are keeping them proud.

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Yea, just one point - for a number of years now Russians are transporting the proud Americans to the international space stations after US space crews programme collapsed and the US has so far been unable to come up with something viable, and Russian space craft are the only way for them to get there (week technology, ea)

Aug 7, 2014 9:53am

Quoting highway

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US analysts conclude MH17 downed by aircraft
New Straits Times – 24 minutes ago

Haris Hussain

KUALA LUMPUR: INTELLIGENCE analysts in the United States had already concluded that Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down by an air-to-air missile, and that the Ukrainian government had had something to do with it.

This corroborates an emerging theory postulated by local investigators that the Boeing 777-200 was crippled by an air-to-air missile and finished off with cannon fire from a fighter that had been shadowing it as it plummeted to...

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And a couple of days after the tragedy the Russian Ministry of Defence published its radar signature monitoring data that showed an aircraft (likely Ukrainian SU-25 fighter-bomber) was in the vicinity of the Malaysian Liner (3-5 km away) as it was nozediving to its death. This info (of course) was dismissed by Western media and governments(?) as false...

Aug 7, 2014 9:58am

Quoting highway

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http://www.paulcraigroberts.org/2014...craig-roberts/

http://www.globalresearch.ca/malaysi...arzone/5392540

http://www.globalresearch.ca/is-the-...kraine/5392743

http://www.globalresearch.ca/mh17-ve...e-flag/5393317

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Thanks Highway!

Aug 7, 2014 10:16am

Quoting barkie

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Nice story, but unfortunately mister Strelkov, a Russian thug send to the Ukraine to make a total mess of this country, mentioned on the Russian Facebook the terrorists under his command blew a plane out of the sky at the exact location and exact time MH17 crashed.

You propagandists can tell me all you want, the Russian terrorists did it and Russia delivered the missiles for this outrageous crime.

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Nice try barkie, only it has been proved that the tape you refer to was cooked by the Ukraine security service - after it was run through decoding equipment, it turned out it consists of bits and pieces recorded at different times (recordings leave time and recording quality footprints) and what was actually discussed was shooting down of a Ukrainian bomber bombing civilian homes. I suggest you keep track of pertinent recent news if you mean to keep at least a marginally informed discussion.

Aug 7, 2014 10:20am

Quoting barkie

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Nice story, but unfortunately mister Strelkov, a Russian thug send to the Ukraine to make a total mess of this country, mentioned on the Russian Facebook the terrorists under his command blew a plane out of the sky at the exact location and exact time MH17 crashed.

You propagandists can tell me all you want, the Russian terrorists did it and Russia delivered the missiles for this outrageous crime.

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Oh, I nearly forgot to ask - do you call Pentagon's official spokesperson "your propagandists"? (I am referring to yesterday's Pentagon's press conference - you must have at least read about it? )

Aug 7, 2014 9:09am

Quoting Matts Micro

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If Putin was smart (and he is) there could of been a dozen things he could have done to help the recovery/investigation of the crash but instead he laughed from the side lines indicating there's more to his story. The jury's out.

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http://www.paulcraigroberts.org/2014...craig-roberts/

http://www.globalresearch.ca/malaysi...arzone/5392540

http://www.globalresearch.ca/is-the-...kraine/5392743

http://www.globalresearch.ca/mh17-ve...e-flag/5393317

Aug 7, 2014 9:14am

Quoting Matts Micro

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I did listen to media from Russia and don't discount the possibility of foul play but that is where Putin should of got his hands dirty and taken his claims to the international stage and helped with the investigation. Instead he spoke loud like a big man in his own backyard but was too cowardly to do anything else incase it got solved diplomatically and make him look weak.

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US analysts conclude MH17 downed by aircraft
New Straits Times – 24 minutes ago

Haris Hussain

KUALA LUMPUR: INTELLIGENCE analysts in the United States had already concluded that Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down by an air-to-air missile, and that the Ukrainian government had had something to do with it.

This corroborates an emerging theory postulated by local investigators that the Boeing 777-200 was crippled by an air-to-air missile and finished off with cannon fire from a fighter that had been shadowing it as it plummeted to earth.

In a damning report dated Aug 3, headlined “Flight 17 Shoot-Down Scenario Shifts”, Associated Press reporter Robert Parry said “some US intelligence sources had concluded that the rebels and Russia were likely not at fault and that it appears Ukrainian government forces were to blame”.

Malaysian Ministry

Aug 7, 2014 9:18am

Quoting Matts Micro

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I haven't heard Aussie putting sanctions on Russia have we?

If not, why Russia on Aus. aside from allies.

So they effectively murder 28 citizens (providing launcher vs airliner) and now they sanction us. Abbot better come out swinging, this school yard bully needs a punch in the mouth.

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Aussie and Canada did impose sanctions on Russia-
You had to follow and obey your master - Cameroon

Aug 7, 2014 10:27am

It was a F15 stolen from Turkish air force by the Russian.
The russian pilot shot the MH17 and try to put the blame on Obama - US
You propagandists can tell me all you want, the Russian terrorists did it and Russia delivered the missiles for this outrageous crime.
Anyway I have no time to argue with you. I have an appointment with my psychiatrist doctor.

Aug 7, 2014 10:41am

During the second world was, there were mainly potatoes to live on. Every 2 weeks an egg. Vegi, one grows them in the backyard. It wasn't the food that was the concern. It was the German planes flying over Delemont on it's way to bomb France that caused the concern,
This generation lived up to 80 and above.
Having cheaper food don't necessary make one happy and healthy.

https://www.google.sk/search?q=fast+food+fat+Americans&client=firefox-a&hs=Ov6&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=9Z3jU6XgJKGc0QXzx4CABQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ

Aug 7, 2014 11:17am

Our Krankenkasse pay everything, so no problen going to a shrink. And being a shrink is an honor.
How many immigrants from the South can reach the status of a shrink. What is shameful would be a pimp.
Using the taxes from holywood prostitues -latino butt movies - a pimp. Which one are you? The one taking or giving? Or both? Since you have so much knowledge, you must have received it both holes. When did you last played golf with your friend?

Aug 7, 2014 11:35am

Tell me Pablo. Was it painful last night with your friend after golf? Did you clean your mouth before coming to FF and speak. Looks like you are bruised. How much time did you spent reading and searching those psych links. Hope those links comforted you a bit. Poor Pablo!

Aug 7, 2014 12:18pm

In flightaware you can trace back the path of MH17 - try previous 10 flights
Compare also Singapore airline SQ322 Amsterdam- Singapore.
The MH17 pilot informed MAS KL of the change on entering Ukies airspace.

You should ask US why the are not releasing the satelite data and photos. The US satelite was just above Mh17 plane. Ask Kiew ATC why they are not revealing the Mh17 comunication to you and me. We are not the investigator.
Malaysias

Aug 7, 2014 12:36pm

Quoting Matts Micro

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Dood... it doesn't excuse those links what ever the truth is. They are all about conspiracy theories talking about 9/11 toward the end, blah blah blah.

You try to use this site as an argument which is just plain dumb.

I will end my discussion on this with a very appropriate quote that is the last words of you article:

"All we need now is the truth."

LOL.

Ignored

If you don't do your homework and follow the various progress from the beginning, don't expect too much from others. Plain dumb, no problem. But you then fell into the trap in that case. You can label yourself.

Aug 7, 2014 1:39pm

Pablo, don't forget to buy the glycerine at the drug store or else you will get stitches to stop the bleeding. The shrink said you must use it. I know you enjoy it but you must not tell to everyone here. Your golf friend could get jealous.

Aug 7, 2014 1:47pm

We all know that N. Korean leader. He was studying at the International School in Muri-Rufenact near Bern. The swiss around here had nothing against him. Better for swiss economy than many immigrants from the South.

kingleeny

Aug 8, 2014 12:09am

Well. Here is what we know...Political tensions and sanctions are real. They affect the way companies do business and also put strain on output of the resources or products. CAD is safe in sense that 65% of its export is to USA, AUD and NZD which have more ties to the east will be effected more. Most hurt obviously is the EURO Zone.

rythmrig

Aug 8, 2014 5:40am

Quoting Matts Micro

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I haven't heard Aussie putting sanctions on Russia have we?

If not, why Russia on Aus. aside from allies.

So they effectively murder 28 citizens (providing launcher vs airliner) and now they sanction us. Abbot better come out swinging, this school yard bully needs a punch in the mouth.

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I think Abbot needs a punch in the mouth ,,,,,,he's a shoe string and runabout offspring to the Rothchilds.

barkie

Aug 7, 2014 5:20am

Quoting bondibeach

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Russians are unique

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yep they are unique in their stupidity.

Let's face it, Russia is on the verge of total collapse and they will accelerate their downfall because off something useless and self destructive like a completely misplaced sense of PRIDE.

Poor Russians, KGB victims.

barkie

Aug 7, 2014 10:07am

Quoting MidnightRun

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And a couple of days after the tragedy the Russian Ministry of Defence published its radar signature monitoring data that showed an aircraft (likely Ukrainian SU-25 fighter-bomber) was in the vicinity of the Malaysian Liner (3-5 km away) as it was nozediving to its death. This info (of course) was dismissed by Western media and governments(?) as false...

Ignored

Nice story, but unfortunately mister Strelkov, a Russian thug send to the Ukraine to make a total mess of this country, mentioned on the Russian Facebook the terrorists under his command blew a plane out of the sky at the exact location and exact time MH17 crashed.

You propagandists can tell me all you want, the Russian terrorists did it and Russia delivered the missiles for this outrageous crime.

Aug 7, 2014 10:51am

Quoting highway

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It was a F15 stolen from Turkish air force by the Russian.
The russian pilot shot the MH17 and try to put the blame on Obama - US
You propagandists can tell me all you want, the Russian terrorists did it and Russia delivered the missiles for this outrageous crime.
Anyway I have no time to argue with you. I have an appointment with my psychiatrist doctor.

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Hwy...just make sure U'r "shrink"* has another "shrink" lined up ...after he's is through with U ....

*just in case....
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080205213817AAsg05k

Aug 7, 2014 11:27am

Yep U'r are going to mess up U'r shrink....however Mental health professionals are, in general, a fairly crazy bunch anyway...

Just for Ur info....it really may help to understand it. It is a good read ..

http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200909/why-shrinks-have-problems

Aug 7, 2014 12:22pm

Quoting highway

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Tell me Pablo. Was it painful last night with your friend after golf? Did you clean your mouth before coming to FF and speak. Looks like you are bruised. How much time did you spent reading and searching those psych links. Hope those links comforted you a bit. Poor Pablo!

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Hwy...I have the feeling that U're not playing with a full deck ...

Aug 7, 2014 12:41pm

Quoting highway

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Pablo, I was worried about you. Relieved, that you can still stand. It will pass, dear.

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It will pass, dear????
Do I detect sm amity here???

Hwy..in case U haven't noticed ..It rhymes as well...no, not the noticed...the "dear" and "here" abv.

Aug 7, 2014 1:28pm

Quoting highway

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Pablo, if the pain is getting worst again. Phone your golf friend to use some glycerine for tonight. The shrink told me it works for people from the south

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Sweetheart isn't almost bedtime for U??? Why don't U tuck urself nicely into a warm and cozy blanket (pink should Do for U) rhyme again get it??? but I let U figure that one out for Urself...no punt intended....Anyway HWY ?!? get it? Good boy...Hwy U made my boring trading day quite entertaining and I thank U for that. I have been scalping the EUR/USD from the long side all morning it was and still is slow going but hey no complaints...U think I should keep sm overnight??? Ur input is highly appreciated...anyway I hope U have a wonderful evening in Ur neck of the woods....

https://images.encyclopediadramatica.es/thumb/6/60/Kim_Jong_Il_Goodnight_Sweet_Prince.jpg/180px-Kim_Jong_Il_Goodnight_Sweet_Prince.jpg

Aug 7, 2014 2:05pm

Quoting highway

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Pablo, don't forget to buy the glycerine at the drug store or else you will get stitches to stop the bleeding. The shrink said you must use it. I know you enjoy it but you must not tell to everyone here. Your golf friend could get jealous.

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nite nite...hwy ...sorry no rhyme...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtxnqhO1twk

Aug 8, 2014 9:39am

Russia will come around...just give it sm time...(the old KGB guard will die out slowly over time) borders are open now (more or less) travelling people cn the western lifestyle....and will not accept a third world status back home...

greendiesel

Aug 7, 2014 6:30am

Quoting Matts Micro

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I haven't heard Aussie putting sanctions on Russia have we?

If not, why Russia on Aus. aside from allies.

So they effectively murder 28 citizens (providing launcher vs airliner) and now they sanction us. Abbot better come out swinging, this school yard bully needs a punch in the mouth.

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oh please.. if you read that western media B.S . Putin did'nt do it, just more propaganda against Russia for US bigger picture global dominance , just ask the US if it was another fulse flag attack ,they're well known for this behaviour when times are tough!

greendiesel

Aug 7, 2014 6:37am

The Russians bought our australian meat order last month the biggest ever in ozzy history , 80k head of cattle so they already have it shipped ,there not silly. gotta love landline facts on commods.

JollyBean

Aug 7, 2014 4:45am

Quoting Matts Micro

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I haven't heard Aussie putting sanctions on Russia have we?

If not, why Russia on Aus. aside from allies.

So they effectively murder 28 citizens (providing launcher vs airliner) and now they sanction us. Abbot better come out swinging, this school yard bully needs a punch in the mouth.

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After the plane crash tony lashed out at putin something along the line of "you better take responsibility", definitely part of the ganging up on rus.

Aug 7, 2014 11:54am

¨This is not CNN
You can't sit down and just be fed.
search yourself and do some homework.
start with www.flightaware.com

Aug 7, 2014 12:26pm

Pablo, I was worried about you. Relieved, that you can still stand. It will pass, dear.

Aug 7, 2014 1:10pm — Edited

Pablo, if the pain is getting worst again. Phone your golf friend to use some glycerine for tonight. The shrink told me it works for people who are genetically from the south

Aug 7, 2014 2:21pm

Too early for bed - selling starts only now

Aug 7, 2014 11:13pm

Quoting highway

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Too early for bed - selling starts only now

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Nice 100 pips from the Dow. Closed the short.
Now I go to bed Pablo

Agent Orange

Aug 7, 2014 4:45am

I dont see a story ...only a headline. No substance

Aug 7, 2014 9:24am

http://www.motherjones.com/blue-marble/2012/01/america-food-spending-less

http://wsm.wsu.edu/researcher/WSMaug11_billions.pdf

Aug 7, 2014 11:08am

Russian Strategies...

http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=74786417f9554984d314d06bd&id=5a4272afe5&e=e3ec0dd307

http://www.stratfor.com/image/russian-forces-ukrainian-border

ibram.forex

Aug 7, 2014 3:53am

More bad news for Australia!!!!

Firstboss

Aug 7, 2014 5:43am

Quoting Agent Orange

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I dont see a story ...only a headline. No substance

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@Agent Orange, the substance will follow when macroeconomic consequences kick in.

mmforexinfo

Aug 7, 2014 6:30am

Too bad the russians will not be able to have a ru meat to put on the bbcues no more.
But they will get food from the BRIC friends...or just enjoy licking ice block @ Siberia.

serge sam

Aug 7, 2014 5:48am

Quoting barkie

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yep they are unique in their stupidity.

Let's face it, Russia is on the verge of total collapse and they will accelerate their downfall because off something useless and self destructive like a completely misplaced sense of PRIDE.

Poor Russians, KGB victims.

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Just what collapse r.u. talking about? Come over here and take a look around.
But if u know it from CNN and, what worse believe such crap then I feel sorry for u and many others alike.

alphafunds

Aug 7, 2014 6:23am

It is only about pride, but don't know from where they have it. Poor country with low PPP per capita, Gini coeficient highest in Europe, criminal government, black economy, lots of homeless in Moscow, low technology, weak agriculture, and many more... Only big land and raw materials are keeping them proud.

bondibeach

Aug 7, 2014 5:01am

Quoting Aussi

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bishops big mouth about putin a few days ago

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Russians are unique

Aug 7, 2014 4:31am

good news for gold

Aug 7, 2014 12:40pm

Mr. Putin is really cool guy - he puted BIG BANANA to Obamas mouth!

)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfMu-2vA8qQ

Acroix70

Aug 7, 2014 5:26pm

All this nationalism lol

Does anyone here really think that their country politicians care about them?? lol

Trader#A830

Aug 8, 2014 3:52am

and most benefit is to Brazil ...

"Russia's ban on many western food products presents a massive opportunity for meat and grain exports from agricultural powerhouse Brazil and a smaller one for its Latin American neighbors."

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/07/ukraine-crisis-brazil-meat-idUSL2N0QD0T720140807

Trader#6B8E

Aug 7, 2014 5:28am