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Putin curbs rising vodka prices in a bid to preserve his popularity
2014-12-26
[DAILYMAIL.CO.UK]
  • His popularity is partly based on reputation for providing prosperity
  • He told officials high prices encourage production of bootleg spirits
  • These carry greater risks to people's health than legally produced alcohol
  • Russia is facing its worst economic crisis since 1998
Posted by:Fred

#4  next up? EBT cards OK for Vodka
Posted by: Frank G   2014-12-26 21:11  

#3  Old lesson learned from the Soviet Union. Vodka was always easily available, and for a pittance.

Drunk people may start a fight with other drunk people but not with the government.

Even the Bavarian started a revolution when beer prices were hiked.
Posted by: European Conservative   2014-12-26 20:53  

#2  ...Actually, this could well be a sign that things are very VERY bad Back In The USSR. The people are a tough and stoic lot...but screw with the vodka and they start to give the guy in charge funny looks. Putin may be an arschloch, but he's no idiot. When the pain gets too bad, Russians drink. When they can't drink, they will start looking for a new strongman.

Mike
Posted by: Mike Kozlowski   2014-12-26 09:12  

#1  Vlad issues 'Executive Orders' as well ?
Posted by: Besoeker   2014-12-26 02:30  

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