philosophy

I agree.:) Alex, I don't even know who to compare you to as a conversationalist! It's a pleasure to communicate with you!:)

+1!!! And although I absolutely disagree with both Alex and Pearl, truth is born in debate!
I, undoubtedly and unequivocally, am a patriot... interpret it as you wish... A patriot is someone who LOVES their homeland and BELIEVES in it. That's the most important thing! Yes, that's me! I can't imagine life without Russia, Rus'... People, just come visit our city, just feel THIS!!!!!!!!! Go to St. Sophia's Cathedral - and no words are needed!!! This hasn't gone anywhere... we've been through a lot, and I'm sure we'll go through a lot more! Because Russian people (it doesn't matter - Siberians, Tatars, or anyone else) are inexplicable. No one has ever been able to understand us - because we are special... All our treasures are hidden inside... the SOUL... and the economy is secondary! (and so the economist in me died ;) ) Well, yes - the officials... yes, they steal... But when have they not stolen from us???? And yet we still live and thrive! ;) People, isn't that what matters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How don't you understand...
In general, those who want to understand and believe will do so... There's nothing worse than trying to convince someone when you know your efforts are futile... ;) People, LIVE!!!!!!!! Just live...

P.S. Alex, it was a conversation like this on a similar topic that started our acquaintance and friendship ;) So even a dispute can lead to interesting and unexpected results!!!