Re: [FW] Re: Demodernizing of Russia (fwd)

[Ray E. Harrell]

Michael, how good to hear your voice and enjoy your ideas.

Ray,

Michael Spencer wrote:

> Ed Wieck quotes Vladimir I. Markov to the effect that:
>
>     ...fully 60% of the existing private companies [in Russia] are
>     in some way or another associated with the criminal world - either
>     they are part of this world themselves or they make payments to it
>     for their survival.
>
> The Russians have grasped the fundamentals of capitalism and global
> finance far better than we've given them credit for. :-)
>
> - Mike
>
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