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I always thought: Wow they seized his yacht; I never thought that these people had a bunch of these billion dollar things floating around... So they seized one

I always thought: Wow they seized his yacht; I never thought that these people had a bunch of these billion dollar things floating around... So they seized one of his many, many boats. I have to agree with everybody else in this thread, not a big fan of blaming the people of Russia for what their dictator does; even if they are in his so called "inner circle". Perhaps these people can pressure Putin to change his mind, but he doesn't look like a humble man looking for advice.

throwaway290 5y ago
US and Russia unites in cheering for Russian oligarchs being robbed (ordinary Russians, especially the war-supporting pseudo proletariat, never really valued wealth or private property and would happily watch oligarchs parting with their toys; and the US citizens think something productive is being done). The rich themselves would suffer next to no drop in their quality of life. They probably got rich by exploiting Russian resources, but most likely denounce Putin and the war anyway. It is a weird development, but all things considered not the worst thing that's happening.
- bjarneh 5y ago
  > but all things considered not the worst thing that's happening. I agree, not a big thing, and I certainly think people with that kind of wealth know more about hiding money than the rest of us will ever know, and this war will probably not affect their wealth too much. They probably all knew in advance and shorted some Russian stock on the London stock exchange - making a killing. I do find it a bit strange that we "cheer on" this seizure of property based on nationality though; but most probably think it's ok since they are so obscenely rich.
  - throwaway290 5y ago
    Yeah. I am semi-worried about the world turning on regular Russians like myself after that. We are so much easier to deal with than oligarchs with their multiple citizenships and property overseas; for us it's freeze one bank account or card and done. If I am forced to return and work in Russian IT (seeing as I would also not be able to get paid by overseas customers due to sanctions), we both know which government's war this would support.

throwaway290 5y ago

US and Russia unites in cheering for Russian oligarchs being robbed (ordinary Russians, especially the war-supporting pseudo proletariat, never really valued wealth or private property and would happily watch oligarchs parting with their toys; and the US citizens think something productive is being done). The rich themselves would suffer next to no drop in their quality of life. They probably got rich by exploiting Russian resources, but most likely denounce Putin and the war anyway. It is a weird development, but all things considered not the worst thing that's happening.

bjarneh 5y ago
> but all things considered not the worst thing that's happening. I agree, not a big thing, and I certainly think people with that kind of wealth know more about hiding money than the rest of us will ever know, and this war will probably not affect their wealth too much. They probably all knew in advance and shorted some Russian stock on the London stock exchange - making a killing. I do find it a bit strange that we "cheer on" this seizure of property based on nationality though; but most probably think it's ok since they are so obscenely rich.
- throwaway290 5y ago
  Yeah. I am semi-worried about the world turning on regular Russians like myself after that. We are so much easier to deal with than oligarchs with their multiple citizenships and property overseas; for us it's freeze one bank account or card and done. If I am forced to return and work in Russian IT (seeing as I would also not be able to get paid by overseas customers due to sanctions), we both know which government's war this would support.