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Yes, but they don't tend to try and take you down the nick for only having a photocopy of your passport & visa..."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested." -
It goes both ways - they can beat you up, or just plain kill you and escape easily: that happens a LOT so don't bother saying UK police does the same, it does NOT.Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostComment
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Russia corruption "may force Western firms to quit"
"My recommendation is: 'Maybe you should reconsider doing business in Russia,'" she said. "I am considerably more optimistic about Nigeria than I am about Russia on this issue."
Russia corruption may force Western firms to quit | ReutersAnd what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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WTF? Why would I say that?Originally posted by AtW View Post"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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It was meant for Paddy - he is the Soviet kommi putinistOriginally posted by Moscow Mule View Post
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Tis true and yet some companies are still ploughing massive amounts of cash in to there. One I know of is doing it despite getting burnt before (and for no small sum). It's viewed as such a massive market that they seem willing to take the hit/risk. Same as China IMO.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostComment
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It's much easier in Nigeria (despite having to bribe rebels to avoid attacks) because people there are pretty modest and whilst they would want a bribe they won't be also taking your business altogether, in Russia though there is no limit to greed and stupidity - a deadly combination.Comment
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If you are against corruption in Russia then why are you so supportive of the ones escaping justice and setting up shop in London such as Boris Berezovsky?Originally posted by AtW View PostIt was meant for Paddy - he is the Soviet kommi putinist
Times takes police libel fight to Supreme Court - Press Gazette"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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But at least it will now only be blithering lefties paying rather than all of us.bloggoth
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When did I say I was supportive of Mr Berezovsky?Originally posted by Paddy View Post
Even though he was pursued for political reasons I don't give him my support.Comment
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