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That extracted wealth should flow back into the country and translate into well-being of your citizens. Not just continue lining the pockets of the president's
by hvis 6y ago
That extracted wealth should flow back into the country and translate into well-being of your citizens.
Not just continue lining the pockets of the president's closest friends.
I'd rather have our military strong on the borders of our country and outside of it. Instead of having that military power used to strong-arm Russian citizens (and yes, the opposition is among them).
- gdy 6y agoIt does flow back. About half of the federal budget is formed from the taxes on natural resources. I think last time our military was used against Russian citizens was during Chechen wars. Another time was in 1993 when Eltsin used it to shoot at the Parliament building.