Soup kitchen swells as Russia economy falters

Pipester — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:47:19 GMT

That last quote summs up the socialist view perfectly. "I hope SOMEONE is working to make things better for us." Maybe they should think about how to make things better for themselves, or at least how to contribute. The Russian people need to get more involved in the politics and economics of THEIR country and stop expecting the small government elite to do everything for them. We Americans need to remind our selves of this too. We should have high expectations of our government and elected officials, but we the people have major role to play in the system as well. We can't sit back and expect the government to do everything for us.

Soup kitchen swells as Russia economy falters

elisabeth schneider — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:53:33 GMT

Thanks Bush ! Republican greed had no end even if it meant destabilizing, economies around the world.

Soup kitchen swells as Russia economy falters

leah — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:55:23 GMT

I have sympathy for the Russians. With the end of Communism, many people were left without jobs, un-employment checks, and pensions. Many whom were too old to start over suffered many hardships. Russia has struggled to get it's economy going and re-enter the global market. It seems they were on their way. Now, like so many other countries, they are feeling this deep recession...let's all hope our fellow global citizens get the support they need.

Soup kitchen swells as Russia economy falters

Bama Observer — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:46:57 GMT

America is not far behind Russia when it comes to homeless people who have lost their job, home and life due to the failed economic policies of ScumBama and the other criminals on Corruption Hill.

Soup kitchen swells as Russia economy falters

Cranky1 — Fri, 08 May 2009 23:11:19 GMT

Hey Russians, I think all your efforts were paid to
Chevez, I:E Nuke subs and carriers and a whole flotilla of Russian goods and Rubles ! Welcome to club U.S.A. All ours went to Iraq.....See you in the soup line friend !

Soup kitchen swells as Russia economy falters

Steve Steenstra, Hudsonville, MI — Sat, 09 May 2009 01:18:08 GMT

With the price of oil still below $60, Putin has lost his voice. They must address their huge infrastructure needs and social needs and not solely rely on their natural resources.

Soup kitchen swells as Russia economy falters

john dailey,blue lake,ca — Sat, 09 May 2009 11:35:41 GMT

well,this is sad for the russianswhy arent we doing more to bring to light the hungry and poverished here in the u.s. ?

Soup kitchen swells as Russia economy falters

leemac Phoenix, Arizona — Sat, 09 May 2009 14:17:12 GMT

This must be why they had such a huge military parade in Red Square. They a re fearfull of outsiders, but more importatn is that they appear strong to their own people.

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Cody, San Diego — Sat, 09 May 2009 14:45:26 GMT

Yet in the story right above this one, the government brought out all their fancy new weapons... To defend themselves against... ummm...

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AJW, Philadelphia, PA — Sat, 09 May 2009 15:43:08 GMT

Meanwhile, Russia is spending BILLIONS of dollars/rubles rebuilding it's military. Wow, what a great set of priorities. :-(

Soup kitchen swells as Russia economy falters

bill m — Sat, 09 May 2009 16:53:08 GMT

i wish the people luck. things are tough all over. except for the rich, who are to blame for this.

Soup kitchen swells as Russia economy falters

Billie Bob, Sacramento, CA — Sat, 09 May 2009 17:08:24 GMT

This is what happens when a "regime" is more concerned about pouring its reserves into its Military Might and wasting time on Georgia than its own people. Way to go Moscva!

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Jorge, San Antonio — Sat, 09 May 2009 17:24:12 GMT

What is this hypocrisy to the nth degree. At least the Russians have a kitchen, all we have is the street and watch out for the cars.

Soup kitchen swells as Russia economy falters

John Doe, New York City — Sat, 09 May 2009 17:25:25 GMT

The usual biased propaganda, that's it.

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John Doe, New York City — Sat, 09 May 2009 17:27:55 GMT

The usual biased propaganda, that's it.

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Victor L. Halsig — Sat, 09 May 2009 17:50:01 GMT

WWII was preceded by the Great Depression. The Great Depression in the US was preceded by a world-wide depression. Putin sounds a lot like Hitler, doesn't he?
May God have mercy on us all, including the Russians.
Victor

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Jim — Sat, 09 May 2009 19:01:30 GMT

Russia is a Superpower again, they will repair their fincancial as many parts of Russia the recession has passed. The big hit was the steel town of Russia, unemployment was bad but people are still working and spending, they are not in debt as bad as Americans are.

Soup kitchen swells as Russia economy falters

Bill Hancock, Knoxville, Tennessee — Sat, 09 May 2009 20:05:33 GMT

The Russians are a good people stuck in a bad government. They have been taught not to trust by nearly all their historical leaders. The truth is a rare, precious, and often expensive (in hardship) commodity. They were under the thumb of the czars, then the communists, and now the Russian Mafia. My heart goes out to them.

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Remmy — Sat, 09 May 2009 20:58:32 GMT

It is much worse in Russia than you think. I have friends in Russia and I talk to them everyday. Their government has yet to learn about a market based economy. The soviets are still in the duma. They are still in power. Wit oil below $60 per barrel they will continue to falter. But the politicians that live in the Kremlin are not worried. They have plenty to eat and they are happy. For now. But the people need to take charge of their country.

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Obama Won Ha Ha — Sat, 09 May 2009 20:59:43 GMT

At least they don't end up homeless as well as hungry like they do in the U.S. Every American town both large and small has them. Get out of cars and take a walk and see.

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Johnny Kondratenko, Sleepy hollow NY — Sat, 09 May 2009 21:13:59 GMT

I hate this talk of russians being a dumb, uncivilized people. We know our crisis and we know that it is bad. The news articles are strongly biased against russians. In reality, it is not as bad as you might think. Better, than america thats for sure...

Soup kitchen swells as Russia economy falters

patrick looney — Sat, 09 May 2009 21:54:23 GMT

rusia and america should UNITE in the common cause of making the world a better place for our peoples-it has allways struck me as odd that we are not the closest of allies rather than the constant boogie man in the closet to each other. If we united what could we not achive?

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Sat, 09 May 2009 22:56:08 GMT

If the government stops manipulating the markets and lets the weak companies fail and the strong survive, we will recover sooner. We have to stop propping up bad business models and business and let them fail. It's going to be painful, but it will be far more painful when the government extends the recession/depression because ultimately the companies will fail. What happens when the Chinese and Japanese stop lending to the U.S.? What happens when illegals bankrupt U.S. states and the federal government? Especially when they shouldn't be here in the first place!! Also, I'm a citizen of the United States, not the world, thank you.

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Peter, Houston Texas — Sat, 09 May 2009 22:59:31 GMT

Some of you are actually blaming America's problems on the "failed policies" of a U.S. president who has been in office only since January and took that office during the worst economic crisis in recent history? I didn't vote for Obama but he's the man America elected. Get used to it, give him a chance, quit caling him sophomoric nasty names, and show the man the respect due to him for the office he now holds.

Soup kitchen swells as Russia economy falters

Brian, Chicago, Illinois — Sat, 09 May 2009 23:14:10 GMT

I was in Moscow a year ago which included various transactions. There is no middle class, which is a big issue. I saw elderly women as janitors sweeping the streets with twigs tied to a tree stem and shoveling. Men were Happy to work 14 hours/day and 7 days/week hoping they got paid for some/most of it.

And there are the very rich. I was at an international hotel chain, but in Moscow, a bottle of water was $11 and a breakfast brunch was $44/person. FYI - US citizens shouldn't drink the water. The hotel room was $350/night. They do offer apartments on a short term basis and that is the best way to go!

The employees are not the one's collecting from $350/night, $11 drinks of water, or $90 breakfasts for two.

My guess is that if Moscow wants to survive, they may need to model the country after the US and the city after New York.

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arthur — Sat, 09 May 2009 23:34:06 GMT

I hope this is a lesson to the people who support Obama, next time it will be them in the soup kitchens.

Soup kitchen swells as Russia economy falters

Curiuos — Sat, 09 May 2009 23:49:46 GMT

Just found:
http://lenta.ru/news/2009/05/07/jobless/

Official number of jobless in Moscow hit 50,000. What is the number for NY, LA?

Soup kitchen swells as Russia economy falters

john — Sat, 09 May 2009 23:58:18 GMT

At least russians have health care when they lose their jobs, here in the U.S. if you lose your job and get sick you go bankrupt and die in the streets. Time to focus more on our corrupt system and hope Obama overhauls the crap from the past.

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Mario Rios Pinot NY NY — Sun, 10 May 2009 00:42:47 GMT

The blessings of Capitalism much better than Communism, even if you are hungry.

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Bryan, Green Bay — Sun, 10 May 2009 00:58:50 GMT

We should all comment like we are experts on the Russian people and system from reading this one article. That is what I see going on here, people leaving comments to better their self-esteem and likely not part of the solution either! I am thankful that they have both a government and neighbors to take care of each other through good times and bad. For that, our two countries are extremely similar, our government and our neighbors are taking care of the less fortunate every day. Thanks to the millions of unsung heroes!

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James , Seneca SC — Sun, 10 May 2009 01:34:38 GMT

Usa owes russia about a trillion dollars, maybe if we paided them back they wouldn't suffer so.

Soup kitchen swells as Russia economy falters

Eric, Huntsville, Alabama — Sun, 10 May 2009 01:36:44 GMT

A national report released on Monday, May 9th 2009 finds that, "1 in 50 children in the United States are homeless." The United States needs to open more soup kitchens of its own. For those of you who mock a socialist economy, do you suggest that the roughly FIVE MILLION homeless preschoolers in the USA get a job?

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Sara, Phoenix, AZ — Sun, 10 May 2009 01:42:04 GMT

Very sad for the Russian people. However, it could easily have been written by someone in America. We're all in the same boat-facing the same tough economy. Massive foreclosures have resulted in millions of homeless, many living with family and friends until their welcome is worn out and they end up in cars then shelters where they are officially counted. Officially, 1 in every 50 children is homeless. Like all gov. stats I'm sure the real number is much, much higher.

Regarding the military build up, historically when times get tough, the tough (countries) often get going (invading) foreign lands and declaring martial law at home to control the masses and preserve power.

A massive military build-up during a global recession/depression is cause for alarm by surrounding nations that may have assets or commodities that the military power wants or needs.

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dealornodealwitit — Sun, 10 May 2009 02:31:18 GMT

"The Russians are a good people stuck in a bad government."

Do you know any? I do, she was bought off the internet with child support money hidden by my ex (who happens to be Ukrainian by ethnicity)....the only English words she seems to say are the nasty ones. The government and its people are traditionally lying, cheating, people that do not deserve our sympathy!

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Gilbert Nelson — Sun, 10 May 2009 04:26:26 GMT

As Americans we should expect prudent use of our tax dollars. OUR government ripped thru $650+ BILLION on two undeclared wars. OUR government Squandered billions more on shady civilian contractors involved in the same and OUR government allowed the financial institutions to run amok in the interest of "Free Enterprise".We, the people need to scrutinize everything OUR government does and use the ballot box to voice our approval and ,recently, our disgust.

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Jimm, Philippines — Sun, 10 May 2009 05:59:38 GMT

We are forgetting that it's not just Russia or America that's in crisis here, we are all in it. Let us help ourselves, let us all get up from our behinds and be free from this crisis. If you just lost your job, don't just stop there and give up. Keep looking until you find one and don't be choosy. Once you have secured yourself of a job, do everything you can to keep it and make the most of it. Yeah OK the world is in a financial crisis, that's yesterdays news. The news today should be what are we, us human beings, doing about it to resolve this. Let us asked ourselves if we are doing our part. I strongly believe that the key to resolving this crisis is "us". Let us all do our part and stop complaining. Let us all help each other and be a band of brothers, because from here there's no other way but forward. For those who don't believe, move aside because your holding the line and as Lt. Winters said in the movie, "Go forward!"

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V Varadarajan bangalore — Sun, 10 May 2009 07:10:05 GMT

there are lot of lessons to be learnt but the direction would be from the developing to the developed and in the present scenario russia's problems are not as much different from america's in that the set mindset of all these years has to change and looking at it positively the global recession would provide the right platform for a new change initiative to move towards a better future.

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John Canuck, Hamilton, Canada — Mon, 11 May 2009 01:19:00 GMT

This is what happens when you buy into the American Capitalist "Money Worship" mentality. Their was no "Great Depression" in the USSR.

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Tania Kharkov Ukraine — Mon, 11 May 2009 08:38:38 GMT

Why do you hate Russian governement? Because they made Russia so much stronger for the last 8 years and you do not like strong Russia with patriotic mood again? I think Russia needs investment in the army. August 2008 with NATO fashists (sorry, you call them heroes at home) killing people on Russian border, made people here very aware of external danger.

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Ron Wagner — Mon, 11 May 2009 11:47:58 GMT

If they would forget their dreams of returning to military greatness, they could be very successful with peaceful pursuits. Putin is still running things, and killing those who speak out against the government. Check out the reports of reporters without borders.