Well, you know, your grumbling along the lines of "they gathered, chatted, complained, and then dispersed" (see Mikhalkov's monologue in the film "12"). Yes, you are more calculating and cynical; let the people freeze, while you drink tea, observe, and continue to complain. Maybe they'll change something for you.
Let's revisit this topic in 3-4 years; time will tell who was right. Of course, some improvements will appear in certain areas, but I'm sure that overall, things will remain just as bad. Although I really hope to be wrong, especially since you know that my personal income depends on the general well-being of citizens, so I am interested in improvement just as much as anyone else.
Зима 2011-12.