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2008-09-16 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

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Posted by Frank G 2008-09-16 14:28|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 Vlad will just use this as his raison d'etat for consolidating state control over the stock market, it's gratifying to us, but prolly not a good thing in the long run.

Or, Option B: Do something insane to boost the price of oil.

Either way, I don't like the looks of this.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2008-09-16 14:56|| 2008-09-16 14:56|| Front Page Top

#2 one good thing is that it is going to make it more difficult for them to provide cash to our enemies.

Posted by Betty Grating2215 2008-09-16 15:40|| 2008-09-16 15:40|| Front Page Top

#3 I imagine Russia oligarchs have all suddenly become intensely pacifistic and unified against any other military adventure in the foreseeable future.

Posted by Anonymoose 2008-09-16 17:42|| 2008-09-16 17:42|| Front Page Top

#4 Let's hope they remember the lessons learned from 80 years of devaluing currency and distorting markets.

Posted by Halliburton - Asymmetrical Reply Division 2008-09-16 22:47|| 2008-09-16 22:47|| Front Page Top

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