3 hours ago, blaze master said:

 

He heard that his best friends cousins dog walker told him so. 

https://www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/us-egg-prices-see-largest-jump-1980-bird-flu-outbreaks-continue

 

On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shared its latest update on consumer prices, showing that the average cost of a dozen large grade A eggs increased nearly $1 in a single month—to $5.89. February's price jump is the largest since 1980–even after adjusting for inflation and beats the record set by January's price data. 

This historic run of egg-price surge stems from H5N1 avian influenza—or bird flu—hitting poultry producers hard this winter. The increase came after a new version of the virus emerged in wild migratory birds in September 2024 and then jumped to domesticated fowl.

8 minutes ago, TedG said:

https://www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/us-egg-prices-see-largest-jump-1980-bird-flu-outbreaks-continue

 

On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shared its latest update on consumer prices, showing that the average cost of a dozen large grade A eggs increased nearly $1 in a single month—to $5.89. February's price jump is the largest since 1980–even after adjusting for inflation and beats the record set by January's price data. 

This historic run of egg-price surge stems from H5N1 avian influenza—or bird flu—hitting poultry producers hard this winter. The increase came after a new version of the virus emerged in wild migratory birds in September 2024 and then jumped to domesticated fowl.

 

I posted a few times in the last month that culling 100mn chickens tends to have an effect on the market price.

It is apparent that Ukraine, at great cost, is hurting Russia through its drone attacks on oil and gas facilities.

 

It is no surprise therefore to find Trump focusing his attentions on a ceasefire on attacks on infrastructure. He is seemingly parroting Moscow's desires and dressing them up as progress on the peace negotiations. This is completely dishonest.

 

The reality is that Trump is not an honest broker, places all the pressure on Ukraine and agrees to whatever Putin wants. If he really wants peace, he should support Ukraine in any way he can with their attacks on Russian infrastructure in order to force Putin to compromise. Oil and gas is the lifeblood of the Russian economy. That needs to be where the pressure is placed.

 

Trump will not do this as Trump himself may be compromised.

Gasprom has a tiny problem 

 

https://fortune.com/europe/2025/03/18/russia-fallen-giant-gazprom-selling-off-luxury-properties-group-swings-reported-12-9-billion-loss/

On 11/30/2024 at 3:47 AM, Jingthing said:

Suggest watching the Inside Russia youtube channel.

There exiled Russian Konstantin (expert in economics and energy industry) has been predicting Russia's economic melt down for years now.

 

 

Well that might be a concern in an elected democracy but in the lands of dictators they have so much sweeping powers it wont matter one bit, Putin can take every Russian to the grave with him, the apparatus has so much control and wields so much fear who can will move to Thailand.

Russia is simply too corrupt, too backward, too statist and too authoritarian, even too small with its population placing it somewhere between Japan, Mexico and Bangladesh, to be a true superpower. If the country is an economically and culturally insignificant place but dreaming of being one of the world's great powers, then the only way of making their presence known is by violence.

Just how can the average Russian on the street not be aware of the scum leadership.

Speak of blind faith I cannot understand as many Ru.ssians I know enjoying the wealth of the US despise him

2 hours ago, rabang said:

Russia is simply too corrupt, too backward, too statist and too authoritarian, even too small with its population placing it somewhere between Japan, Mexico and Bangladesh, to be a true superpower. If the country is an economically and culturally insignificant place but dreaming of being one of the world's great powers, then the only way of making their presence known is by violence.

Having more nukes than the opposition makes them a superpower.

There is another country "making their presence known .. by violence.". Anything to say about them in the relevant subforum, or is it only bad when Russia does it?

3 hours ago, rabang said:

Russia is simply too corrupt, too backward, too statist and too authoritarian, even too small with its population placing it somewhere between Japan, Mexico and Bangladesh, to be a true superpower. If the country is an economically and culturally insignificant place but dreaming of being one of the world's great powers, then the only way of making their presence known is by violence.

Russia is not as economically significant as other superpowers like China and the US but to claim that it is culturally insignificant shows your ignorance. I’m guessing that you come from a country with less than 300 years of history and your biggest cultural export is that of the “ugly tourist”. That and interference.

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Having more nukes than the opposition makes them a superpower.

There is another country "making their presence known .. by violence.". Anything to say about them in the relevant subforum, or is it only bad when Russia does it?

Russia is nothing but a gas station with nukes. 

4 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:

Russia is not as economically significant as other superpowers like China and the US but to claim that it is culturally insignificant shows your ignorance. I’m guessing that you come from a country with less than 300 years of history and your biggest cultural export is that of the “ugly tourist”. That and interference.

 

Russia is nothing but a mob state. 

1 minute ago, Mike_Hunt said:

Russia is nothing but a gas station with nukes. 

 

1 minute ago, Mike_Hunt said:

 

Russia is nothing but a mob state. 

And yet, the whole of Europe from west to east are living in fear of being attacked by this gas station with Chinese made shovels and imported Asian soldiers 😂

5 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:

 

And yet, the whole of Europe from west to east are living in fear of being attacked by this gas station with Chinese made shovels and imported Asian soldiers 😂

That is their fault for maintaining their military. 

4 hours ago, Gweiloman said:

Russia is not as economically significant as other superpowers like China and the US but to claim that it is culturally insignificant shows your ignorance. I’m guessing that you come from a country with less than 300 years of history and your biggest cultural export is that of the “ugly tourist”. That and interference.

No, you're wrong about both. Russian soft power is a joke and they don't produce anything significant apart from raw materials.

6 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Having more nukes than the opposition makes them a superpower.

There is another country "making their presence known .. by violence.". Anything to say about them in the relevant subforum, or is it only bad when Russia does it?

"Having more nukes than the opposition makes them a superpower."

 

Ehh, no, that alone does not. Another mouthful of Kremlin propaganda from you.

 

If you are referring to the USA there is a whole lot they have than just military, even if it is far from perfect (and going the same direction now as Russia). Classic whataboutist direction you took again there as well.

4 hours ago, Gweiloman said:

 

And yet, the whole of Europe from west to east are living in fear of being attacked by this gas station with Chinese made shovels and imported Asian soldiers 😂

Why would any sane person wish for a war? It does not mean Russia wouldn't be eventually beaten but only after a lot of destruction and misery. The problem is Russia has a leader who sees war essential for his own survival.

Back to the threads subject, Putin dooms Russia's economy.

 

We are now seeing massive hits on Russian energy and military infrastructure.  "It was all destroyed", instead of "some damage", Today's knocked out was 1.7 million barrels/day.  

 

 

 

18 hours ago, rabang said:

No, you're wrong about both. Russian soft power is a joke and they don't produce anything significant apart from raw materials.

Does anybody on this forum have anything in their house that says Made in Russia? Other than maybe vodka, a bag of kasha, or some nesting dolls? I'm not talking about the Russian girl you bought last night at Mixx either

The Russian government is now offering a financial reward to 16 year old girls to get pregnant.

Talk about being desperate.

 

  " Russia’s economy is doomed "

we can all hope so    !!

 

 

 

1 hour ago, jvs said:

The Russian government is now offering a financial reward to 16 year old girls to get pregnant.

Talk about being desperate.

 

They arent desperate, they have rejected me. 

4 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

They arent desperate, they have rejected me. 

He said they were desparate,not stupid

1 hour ago, jvs said:

The Russian government is now offering a financial reward to 16 year old girls to get pregnant.

Talk about being desperate.

 

Probably a better idea than filling their country with stabby Muslim barbarians.

Or stabby/shooty south American cartel gang members.

2 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Probably a better idea than filling their country with stabby Muslim barbarians.

I hope they get desperate and stupid enough for me.

Russia's economy is now dependent on perpetual war... otherwise it will collapse miserably. The Kremlin knows that it can't afford to win the war or lose it, as the economic implications are too negative regardless of what happens... both end games are a problem.

1 hour ago, Sir Dude said:

Russia's economy is now dependent on perpetual war... otherwise it will collapse miserably. The Kremlin knows that it can't afford to win the war or lose it, as the economic implications are too negative regardless of what happens... both end games are a problem.

They are pouring money into the war economy, which is shot in the sky and exploded at the ground in Ukraine. This model is called by pro-Russians as a booming economy.

On 3/24/2025 at 7:29 PM, rabang said:

"Having more nukes than the opposition makes them a superpower."

 

Ehh, no, that alone does not. Another mouthful of Kremlin propaganda from you.

 

If you are referring to the USA there is a whole lot they have than just military, even if it is far from perfect (and going the same direction now as Russia). Classic whataboutist direction you took again there as well.

Congratulations on proving that you know little to nothing about Russia other than what western propaganda feeds you.

 

Another mouthful of Kremlin propaganda from you.

Are silly slogans all you have?

 

Next.

4 hours ago, rabang said:

They are pouring money into the war economy, which is shot in the sky and exploded at the ground in Ukraine. This model is called by pro-Russians as a booming economy.

As compared to Ukraine which doesn't have a snowball in hell's chance of surviving without stupid western country leaders throwing money at it which is shot in the sky and exploded at the ground in Ukraine and Russia.

Congratulations on western numptie leaders for ruining their economies supporting a farce.

15 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Probably a better idea than filling their country with stabby Muslim barbarians.

Or stabby/shooty south American cartel gang members.

Well said. Seems that no western leader studied Roman history, or they would know the result of welcoming the enemy to live in their country.

17 hours ago, rabas said:

Back to the threads subject, Putin dooms Russia's economy.

 

We are now seeing massive hits on Russian energy and military infrastructure.  "It was all destroyed", instead of "some damage", Today's knocked out was 1.7 million barrels/day.  

 

 

 

Oh yippee. Enjoy your small victories while you can, as apparently you are unaware that talks are commencing to end the war, likely on terms acceptable to Russia.