Sigh, and just like that, our long-standing plans to undermine Russia by destroying its diet through fast food, goes poof.
Seriously, Napoleon had a clue. Every army marches on its stomach. No food, no marching. The same applies to the general population. Muddle aged Russians still tend to believe what Putin News tells them to believe. Seeing Macs and Starbucks closed down? That has to be serious.
What could be Putin’s response? Nuking every triple cheese? Sending snipers after milkshakes and large cokes? Or using their embassy weapons to reheat French fries?
With no sarcasm, this is good news. At last, corporate America recognizes that the whole whirled is at Risk. and the roll of the dice are not going Putin’s way.
Heh, even Belgian Diamond merchants decided to quit carping and trying to evade sanctions and economic blockades. Considering that Russky billionaires were one of their best crop of clients, their joining in speaks carrots. carats. Something.
I’ve friends in Okie-land, Poland and the Baltics. What constantly surprises me is their inner strength, their commitment to seeing this through. Perhaps they know if they don’t stop Putin now, they may never have another chance.