3 ms·

I was trying to figure out why the passed this law now. That makes sense-- as a tool to ensure loyalty. Otherwise, with all the already existing pressure coming

by tsol 5y ago

I was trying to figure out why the passed this law now. That makes sense-- as a tool to ensure loyalty. Otherwise, with all the already existing pressure coming from the falling value of the ruble, I don't know what use Putin would have of scaring his officials. Putin himself certainly already has enough money to weather any storm himself.

MrDisposable 5y ago
> I was trying to figure out why the passed this law now. Because now he won't be facing any resistance (anyone opposing the law would be deemed unpatriotic and dealt with accordingly). And also because he doesn't want to bribe them anymore, he wants to force them into obedience. > I don't know what use Putin would have of scaring his officials. He doesn't want anyone to revolt.