Putin is only a symptom. The moral values of the nation are the disease.
BINGO
Russians are weak and corrupt just like their government. It's their culture.
Payoff someone to get good service or a better seat.
Maybe someday I will be rich, too.
Then poor Russians will respect me with my new gold chains, track suit and new Vespa scooter.
Borat nailed it.
Magical Russian Thinking. 😜
David, this is a very thought-provoking article and I thank you for it. I am not a Sowell fan but his observations about Russia appear to be insightful and spot on.
He has written on so many subjects that you may find he is much stronger and more compelling on some than others.
This concept of cultural capital is the idea from him that has most deeply influenced me.
BINGO
Russians are weak and corrupt just like their government. It's their culture.
Payoff someone to get good service or a better seat.
Maybe someday I will be rich, too.
Then poor Russians will respect me with my new gold chains, track suit and new Vespa scooter.
Borat nailed it.
Magical Russian Thinking. 😜
David, this is a very thought-provoking article and I thank you for it. I am not a Sowell fan but his observations about Russia appear to be insightful and spot on.
He has written on so many subjects that you may find he is much stronger and more compelling on some than others.
This concept of cultural capital is the idea from him that has most deeply influenced me.