How many Soviet republics were there?

The interface isn't familiar, and I have the images turned off, dear Slonysh. If you were a man, I could talk to you as equals, but as it is, "I need to learn how to talk to girls" :)
Your post is venomous and full of sarcasm, which is quite unpleasant.
Referring to China is also a figurative expression, like "take a look at how things are there." Referring to The Matrix is a symbolic example and doesn't carry any offense. But as for the "***," dear lady, you should know that I don't tolerate "***" any more than I tolerate communism.