"Level of jobless is now lowest in history because Russia now is on historical demographic low"

Isn't that because so many have been killed in your pointless Ukraine invasion? So a reduction in young male population means more jobs available, especially in the army!

seems like they're just begging for a raid given the current feelings in Thailand towards foreigners, especially those who are working but shouldn't be

3 hours ago, khaolakguy said:

"Level of jobless is now lowest in history because Russia now is on historical demographic low"

Isn't that because so many have been killed in your pointless Ukraine invasion? So a reduction in young male population means more jobs available, especially in the army!

they've had a steep decline in making babies since the breakup of the USSR

1 hour ago, fedssocr said:

they've had a steep decline in making babies

that seems to be worldwide phenomena, at least in developed and semi developed countries

I cannot recall Hebron without tears in my eyes. I visited many times between 2004 and 2017 and was always warmly received by shopkeepers whose premises had been sealed by soldiers, and by the market sellers who experienced daily violence, threats and abuse from the settlers- most of whom were US and Canadian immigrants- and were protected by a net that had been erected to stop the the bricks and rubbish that was rained down on them.

I have so many memories of those courageous, kind and generous people; the father of two infant children killed by settlers, whose house had an Israeli army machine-gun stationed on its roof, keeping the inhabitants in its sites 24/7; of a brave Israeli Jewish woman who lived there and worked with the mothers and knew , or seemed to know, everyone in the market by name. She was adored. And the little boy of about ten who approached me, beneath that net and said haltingly in carefully- rehearsed English, obviously practised in school , "You are very welcome in Palestine."

A privilege.

On 9/16/2026 at 3:37 AM, KeepItReal said:

Thank you for sharing the Kremlin's latest propaganda with us. 🤨

Moscow is far more cosmopolitan than most Westerners might imagine, that is so true. Russia is not a hell-hole, neither is it a paradise. (I suppose the same could be said about most any country on this globe?) I can say, from personal experience, that is difficult however to find many other countries who are more gay-phobic, antisemitic or corrupt than she is. Moses, I do appreciate your sharing your perspective with us.