The one time I want to talk about [comparative politics] corporatism, Mazzyx isn't around, and ronya would start talking about like, tripartism or whatever
what am I chopped liver
no I understand
I
*sniff*
I'm very interested in Russian economic policy and post-Soviet politics; I guess particularly about the reconciliation of the oligarchs into the neo-nationalist Putin structure. I kind of want someone to start a thread on it, but I don't think I'd have much to actually say.
I actually don't want to chat about politics right now I was just being all guilt trip granny
but I don't think you'll have a paltry OP if you pose a question about, like, hey, how do you think this trembling Russian architecture will hold up in an age of increasing globalization etc
I've learned not to talk about politics because I'm the only smart person on the internet and everyone else is stupid for not understanding why my viewpoint is 100% flawless.
I'm very interested in Russian economic policy and post-Soviet politics; I guess particularly about the reconciliation of the oligarchs into the neo-nationalist Putin structure. I kind of want someone to start a thread on it, but I don't think I'd have much to actually say.
my impression is that it's not very different from standard nationalist authoritarian cronyism elsewhere, except more deadly because the stakes are so high. i.e., the monolithic state enforces a degree of order by selecting a number of already-powerful cronies and then dividing the rents from power among them. Anybody who rocks the boat gets thrown overboard quickly before the boat sinks. For a relatively small and controllable amount of cronies, the incentive for each crony is to continue to support economic growth and investment instead of taking the money and running; thus the regime enjoys relatively high growth, which it links to the prospect of national strength during political challenges to its power - the high growth might not be evenly distributed, after all, so the electorate need to be pleased that someone Russian is getting rich.
(i.e., you were right, I can't offer very much beyond a simplistic conceptual look)
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Can I write it on a piece of paper.
So ghetto.
Vamptarr: It's more!
Isn't it time you Vamptarred?
Vamptarr: Better than ever before
Vamptarr: Has been watching too much madmen
have you guys heard of this "Don Draper" guy? He's a real character!
On the black screen
and the gengars who are guiding me" -- W.S. Merwin
I actually don't want to chat about politics right now I was just being all guilt trip granny
but I don't think you'll have a paltry OP if you pose a question about, like, hey, how do you think this trembling Russian architecture will hold up in an age of increasing globalization etc
NNID: Hakkekage
I will not pay to have a chat when I can do it for free from my office this is the worst kind of extortion from my parents basement I stab at thee
Call me when you can smoosh your face against the phone to unlock it.
I learned from Metal Gear Solid 2 that vamp means bisexual.
It's a good deal you God damn seamstress.
So, punching someone in the face can stop them from dialing 911. Interesting...
So hurtful.
Also vamptarred sounds like, well, vamptard.
prolly do you know what weekend you are thinking and also is castle coming
Hey I tweeted at you earlier! But then I realized I didn't type your name in correctly.
And so then anyway what are you doing for halloween this year?
On the black screen
I do not like him with a mouse, I do not like him in a house, I do not like Fart eggs and ham, I do not like him Sam I Am
NNID: Hakkekage
Does't Castle live in the middle of nowhere.
What is this conspiracy that's being hatched.
I'm gonna be nosy.
I will fill your house with bedrock.
On the black screen
my impression is that it's not very different from standard nationalist authoritarian cronyism elsewhere, except more deadly because the stakes are so high. i.e., the monolithic state enforces a degree of order by selecting a number of already-powerful cronies and then dividing the rents from power among them. Anybody who rocks the boat gets thrown overboard quickly before the boat sinks. For a relatively small and controllable amount of cronies, the incentive for each crony is to continue to support economic growth and investment instead of taking the money and running; thus the regime enjoys relatively high growth, which it links to the prospect of national strength during political challenges to its power - the high growth might not be evenly distributed, after all, so the electorate need to be pleased that someone Russian is getting rich.
(i.e., you were right, I can't offer very much beyond a simplistic conceptual look)
I know it was premeditated
NNID: Hakkekage
Sure, why?
I dunno he's not online to talk to about it
November?
January??
Finally I'm the 1% where it counts!
ronya you are so toned you should watch your rude (titties)
NNID: Hakkekage
I am being the Driver from Drive
and getting drunk
I bet it costs $99 and there's tax.
why, thank you
mindblown
NNID: Hakkekage
I will be in San Diego for 2 weeks in Jan but when I get back that might work
nov is possible but will be a little harder cause of holidays