Comments by "Stephen Hill" (@stephenhill545) on "Putin is gearing up for a war that could last 'years to come' | Mark Galeotti" video.

  1. They have a 5 million labor shortage at this moment.
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  2. Why? Our continent is under attack.
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  3. He's embittered. Resentful.
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  4. ​ @timonsolus the problem is coming off the war economy, and the lack of revenue frpm it. It has to pay for itself one way or the other.
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  5. ​ @ThisHandleWasTheOnly1Available property isn't, andfood isn't cheap either. A lot is imported, and the ruble is weak.
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  6. WWI. ; Germany had 2.5 x more people than France. Verdun; the British started conscription and Germany's numerical advantage was gone. Russia's not enormous; 145 million, and ageing. Europe; 800 milloon.
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  7. Our politicians are afraid that if we feel any pain their electoral chances will be damaged.
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  8. Cyprus
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  9. Be careful what you wish for.
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  10. ​ @luke7benner 30% of the budget, and 10% more on the police, national guard etc. Just to compare. The police and military are 10% of the UK government's budget. 146 million people getting 380 billion is not a lot.
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  11. ​ @livingtribunal4110 about 160 billion dollars a year, 30% of the federal budget.
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  12. The west is a cold war term. It's not a country.
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  13. ​ @_RabbitLeader Poland's economy isn't much smaller than Russia's.
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