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Just a moment. In times of famine, I don't know, but generally, in pre-war times, there was no "law about 3 ears of grain." One kind grandmother (who was born in 1933) put a lot of effort into making sure that I and my friends knew as much dry truth about those times as possible, and she would definitely have mentioned such a law, but she didn't, therefore, if it existed, it was most likely adopted temporarily, while there was a famine in the country. And taking a portion of the grain for the benefit of the state is normal, especially in times of famine, when it is necessary to provide grain to the entire country, and not just agricultural areas.

But you are wrong about adult, able-bodied people; firstly, if someone is already a criminal, let them at least bring some benefit; secondly, although many died, a certain number of them survived and returned home, and that is worth a lot.

Hmm, alright, I won't say anything, I'll just suggest you read the history textbook more carefully. I'm just getting tired of bashing communists myself...

Hmm, alright, I won't say anything, I'll just suggest reading the history textbook more carefully.

Which one? There are tons of history textbooks now, and I can't say for sure that even one of them is reliable. Besides, in textbooks, recent history is considered from a subjective point of view; for one person, life was good under the communists, and they will write well about the USSR, while for another, their father was exiled to labor camps, and they will bash the USSR as much as they can. There are too many different opinions, as I already wrote, it will only be possible to say something objectively about the USSR, at the very least, a century from now. In general, regarding the confrontation between the USA and the USSR-Russia, everything can be explained quite simply. Think about it: firstly, if a country is large, it needs some kind of common idea to prevent it from falling apart, and the best unifying factor has always been an external enemy; secondly, if a country is rich, it needs to constantly maintain and increase its military power, and in order not to remind the people once again that they live in a rich country (so that people don't start demanding more from the state than the government wants), an Enemy is needed again. Under such conditions, the USSR and the USA were, of course, ideal Enemies, and even with opposing ideologies: socialism vs. capitalism. The current Russia is no longer what was ideal for America, but there are no better options now. And since it's still scary and, in general, unnecessary to settle things openly, local conflicts occur, like the recent events in Georgia. Our confrontation, in essence, is needed only by our governments and no one else. I, for example, don't care about Americans; they live well - so be it, what do I care? They live poorly - well, good riddance, I'm more concerned about my own problems than theirs! And I'm sure that most of the population in our countries has the same attitude towards each other; we just need to remember that we are all people, regardless of where we live.

No, I don't think Americans are inherently bad; it's more about their government. Americans are, in general, just people who probably don't want to fight anyone, but the government of any country naturally tries to manipulate the population to gain their support. Although, even Bush is becoming unpopular in America because of Iraq; it seems that ordinary Americans are realizing that the government started a pointless war, especially now that there's a crisis.

Let's not get into national comparisons, okay? It's one thing to talk about a group of politicians with a thirst for world domination (if we're talking about the USA), and another thing to talk about citizens who don't want that world domination at all. They just want to live peacefully, without war; they have their own dreams, goals in life, and so on, just like we do. They don't deserve the insults they constantly receive from many Russians, just as we Russians don't deserve possible insults from Americans. It's a completely different matter when it comes to the power-hungry individuals in government, a few people who determine what we call the USA. Out of the 300 million people living in that country, after all.

Well, for the first 2 minutes, I was a bit shocked... **WhiteLizard**, you know, I'm starting to understand why we have such strained relations with the USA... don't take it personally, but if there hadn't been people like you in power on both sides back then, maybe we would be living in a more peaceful world... Big respect to Vikhryu, Vaishanu, and Prince Omega.

Major Vortex: I can only call those who consider themselves and their country the center of the earth, and treat everyone else like dirt, "scum." This is not healthy patriotism...

Vayshan: Russia is a great power, but thinking that we are the best makes us no better than the Americans. Neither of those who think this way is right.

Okay, I just wanted to express a stereotypical opinion with that last phrase... It's strange and somewhat sad that many people in Russia think this way... But this is not my firm IMHO!

Although I will say that the American people are less to blame - their government is brainwashing them!

The mini-poll helped me come back to reality) But it was still interesting to see how people would react!

Well, I was a little shocked for the first 2 minutes... WhiteLizard, you know, I'm starting to understand why we have such strained relations with the USA... don't be offended, but if there hadn't been people like you in power on both sides at the time, maybe we would be living in a world where we wouldn't be suffering...

"people like you" - ? And by the way, who wrote "kill them all"? And what would happen if you were in power?) or Revan maybe ;)
I don't really see myself in power, but in almost all cases I try to think rationally and find common ground. But I just felt like writing here what is written on the neighboring house (about the Americans)!

In general, Major Vortex and Vayshan are absolutely right! I apologize if anyone didn't like such harshness...

Incompetent people in power. Part 1. George W. Bush.
Quotes:

1. It's clearly a budget. It's got a lot of numbers in it.

2. I think we agree, the past is over.

3. This is preservation month. I appreciate preservation. It's what you do when you run for president. You've got to preserve.

4. A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls. (ironic logic:) )

5. Will the highways on the Internet become even fewer?

6. I am responsible for all of my mistakes. And so are you. :)

7. I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully.

8. You've heard Al Gore say he invented the internet. Well, if he was so smart, why do all the addresses begin with "W"? ;)

9. More and more of our imports are coming from overseas... :smile52: :smile52: :smile52:

10. Keep good relations with the Grecians. ))

US President George Bush is also known for other gaffes.

Speaking in September 2007 at a business forum preceding the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, the US president thanked Australian Prime Minister John Howard for the excellent preparation for the "OPEC summit" (in English abbreviations, APEC and OPEC differ only in the first letter). This caused laughter in the audience.

Bush then told the meeting participants how Howard had visited "Austrian" troops in Iraq a year ago (instead of Australian). Austria does not have troops in Iraq, while Australia has stationed a contingent of one and a half thousand there.

In conclusion, Bush made a mistake with the door when leaving the stage where he spoke, and the Australian Prime Minister directed him to the correct exit.

One of the most famous blunders involving Bush occurred at a reception at Queen Elizabeth II, when he almost said that she had lived in the 18th century, or at the G8 summit in St. Petersburg, which was remembered for the fact that the US president, not noticing that the camera was on, greeted the British Prime Minister with the phrase: "Yo, Blair!".

What if you were in power?

Seh was drunk:cool: Just kidding. Distinguish blatant mockery from reality:rolleyes: The joke about Bush is funny:)

That's a pretty good cart in the first post; I thought it would be worse.

The second post is also amazing :smile04:

Deleted my posts. Lokken is an idiot.

Hmm, I don't think I've read this thread before, and I don't plan to.

Look – Revnyu is getting his eyes poked by the posts he wrote when he was younger, before he started obsessing over dark sunglasses and viabushness. And not just his eyes. He even deleted everything out of spite. Isn't that a bit silly? :)

Back then, I wasn't allowed to have internet access.