10-29-2003, 01:01 AM
Come on, Alexei!
It's against Russian law for Russian generals to sell AKs and other equipment, but they are still doing it to give themselves decent pensions. And it's against the law (and good sense) for Russian BB troops to sell weapons and ammo to the Chechens, but they are still doing it.
Can't you imagine a little informal night shift going on at the mint? You just need the key, a lookout, and the babushi to do the enamel.
One thing about long lasting distatorhips is that when they fall, it takes a very substantial time to re-eastblish the rule of law and in some cases, as in Latin America, it never fully develops. Spain is an example of real success within ten years, Russia is making progress, but success is not within its grasp quite yet.
Dr. Bob
It's against Russian law for Russian generals to sell AKs and other equipment, but they are still doing it to give themselves decent pensions. And it's against the law (and good sense) for Russian BB troops to sell weapons and ammo to the Chechens, but they are still doing it.
Can't you imagine a little informal night shift going on at the mint? You just need the key, a lookout, and the babushi to do the enamel.
One thing about long lasting distatorhips is that when they fall, it takes a very substantial time to re-eastblish the rule of law and in some cases, as in Latin America, it never fully develops. Spain is an example of real success within ten years, Russia is making progress, but success is not within its grasp quite yet.
Dr. Bob
