Russia's Food Import Ban Is Here to Stay

[The Natural]

If this holds true come the deadline, the EU idiots will continue to send the bill to it's People for being so stupid as to follow orders from Washington. The madmen in Washington has nothing to lose from the sanctions. Russia lose in the short range but wins in the long run. The only permanent losers are the impotent EU With it's numerous lap dogs in Office Whos not there to serve their People but rather to serve their own careers on the expense of their guillible population, With Merkel as their no. 1 Washington harlot.

Again Russia wins. Putin is THE chessplayer while western politicians yet again prove themselves to be pathetic players in a game they don't understand.

http://russia-insider.com/en/its-official-food-import-ban-here-stay/6304

[Chicagoguy]

Strong letter to follow.

[AC]

http://russia-insider.com/en/its-official-food-import-ban-here-stay/6304

If Russia wants to support their own agriculture industry and turn much of their fallow land into land being used to feed their own people, that's a good thing.

All the rest of the blah blah blah about the EU and the alleged puppet-masters in WA DC is just a bunch of nonsense.

[The Natural]

All the rest of the blah blah blah about the EU and the alleged puppet-masters in WA DC is just a bunch of nonsense.

Thank you for that splendid political analysis. I Guess it's my error to not view this in light of a phsyciatric patient doctrine. I will take a few SSRI pills and no doubt see the light in the morning. Thank you very much for the Insight Mr. Patient.

[I/O]

Other than the fact that Russia has historically been incapable of feeding its people, it sounds like a plan.

Sheeple is a term I've heard applied to Westerners in these circles but the woolliest of all sheeple I've seen on my travels are the Russians themselves, not least of all, some I am related to.....

[Steamer]

If Russia wants to support their own agriculture industry and turn much of their fallow land into land being used to feed their own people, that's a good thing.

All the rest of the blah blah blah about the EU and the alleged puppet-masters in WA DC is just a bunch of nonsense.

This does have to be hurting Euro Farmers a lot more than Russian consumers.

[Boethius]

Just what I was thinking, I/O.


EU agricultural exports to Russian were only 8 billion euros, and most of those were things Russians don't/won't/can't produce.

[sleepycat]

This does have to be hurting Euro Farmers a lot more than Russian consumers.

Really? The average Russian now have to spend more than half of their monthly wage on food.
What will your lifestyle be like if half your monthly pay cheque is spent on food?

[fathertime]

Really? The average Russian now have to spend more than half of their monthly wage on food.
What will your lifestyle be like if half your monthly pay cheque is spent on food?

Here in America for many half or more of the money goes towards a house payment. 


http://www.abcactionnews.com/money/business-news/report-more-americans-spending-at-least-half-their-pay-on-housing


Fathertime!   

[AC]

Here in America for many half or more of the money goes towards a house payment. 


http://www.abcactionnews.com/money/business-news/report-more-americans-spending-at-least-half-their-pay-on-housing

Very true, and it may get worse. 

[Doll]

Just what I was thinking, I/O.


EU agricultural exports to Russian were only 8 billion euros, and most of those were things Russians don't/won't/can't produce.

Just curious- what "food" can't Russia produce?

[Slumba]

Just curious- what "food" can't Russia produce?

Can it be produced in the quantity, quality, and at a price that is easily affordable by the average Russian?  That is the question.

[sleepycat]

Just curious- what "food" can't Russia produce?

Edible food?
 

[I/O]

Just curious- what "food" can't Russia produce?

It's never really been a question of variety (although climate does limit that to an extent) but reliable quantity.

That said, all the good farming ground they will free up once they finish removing all that pesky urban infrastructure from it in Eastern Ua should provide a broader growing base.......

[Doll]

So no answer- just barking

[Anathema]

If this holds true come the deadline, the EU idiots will continue to send the bill to it's People for being so stupid as to follow orders from Washington. The madmen in Washington has nothing to lose from the sanctions. Russia lose in the short range but wins in the long run. The only permanent losers are the impotent EU With it's numerous lap dogs in Office Whos not there to serve their People but rather to serve their own careers on the expense of their guillible population, With Merkel as their no. 1 Washington harlot.

Again Russia wins. Putin is THE chessplayer while western politicians yet again prove themselves to be pathetic players in a game they don't understand.

http://russia-insider.com/en/its-official-food-import-ban-here-stay/6304

Cool. Sounds good to me.

Ok, so then why cry about it? Or are you gloating. I'm confused.

[The Natural]

Cool. Sounds good to me.

Ok, so then why cry about it? Or are you gloating. I'm confused.

Don't be confused mate. Just gloating, mixed With informing 

[sleepycat]

Now I am confused... 

Gloating about the expected 3-4% economic contraction this year, or the rapidly dwindling foreign reserve, or the upcoming May 9 fancy dress parade that even Little Kim from North Korea won't attend?

[Doll]

Now I am confused... 

Gloating about the expected 3-4% economic contraction this year, or the rapidly dwindling foreign reserve, or the upcoming May 9 fancy dress parade that even Little Kim from North Korea won't attend?

I'll help you with your confusion- read the title of the thread. What does food production have to do with Parade on May 9th?
Nothing.

[Doll]

About edible food. The one who is laughing never tried food in Russia- it is TIMES tastier and healthier than in the USA.
I  go here regularly and often shop for grocery.  About 70% of food in supermarkets there was of local origin. My son says it is now about 85-90%.
Yes, farmers are happy about sanctions. 

[Doll]

Sorry- ANTIsanctions.

[mhr7]

About edible food. The one who is laughing never tried food in Russia- it is TIMES tastier and healthier than in the USA.
I  go here regularly and often shop for grocery.  About 70% of food in supermarkets there was of local origin. My son says it is now about 85-90%.
Yes, farmers are happy about sanctions.

BULLSH*T! The quality of fresh fruit here is garbage, especially citrus and bell peppers. Dry, wrinkled, totally tasteless and qualifies as nothing more than pig slop. With the exception of cucumbers and cabbage, I spend my money on canned imported fruits and vegetables. 

[Doll]

BULLSH*T! The quality of fresh fruit here is garbage, especially citrus and bell peppers. Dry, wrinkled, totally tasteless and qualifies as nothing more than pig slop. With the exception of cucumbers and cabbage, I spend my money on canned imported fruits and vegetables.

Dear, I am from Krasnodar so hate local produce even after 13 years here.
Don't care for citrus, but there is nothing better than Kuban tomatoes and peppers.
Thanks for reminding- I am planting my garden and forgot about peppers!
This is what they grow plus many others

[mhr7]

Dear, I am from Krasnodar so hate local produce even after 13 years here.
Don't care for citrus, but there is nothing better than Kuban tomatoes and peppers.
Thanks for reminding- I am planting my garden and forgot about peppers!
This is what they grow plus many others

Feel free to send some to Rostov, they don't have any decent peppers here.

[Doll]

I have a friend in Taganrog- they have everything.