notches on his bedpost than money. He was corrupt and political up to the point it gave him free rein in the bedrooms of the nation. HRC's appetite for lucre however ill-gotten and power at whatever the price had no bounds.

On top of it all HRC ran a terrible campaign. Even now she won't take responsibility for her own poor decisions.

As bad as Trump is, he's not intrinsically a nation-wrecking, World War II risking menace. If he doesn't improve his performance in office, he's just a one-term president. I imagine that if he projects losing the second term elections, he'll stand down and let someone else run. There's nothing to be particularly alarmed at.

the most exciting benefit of bilingualism occurs in ageing, when executive function typically declines: bilingualismwork on much smaller budgets. Unlike the US, the Russians are capable of innovating without pillaging the intelligentsia of the entire world - a process which makes each victim nation weaker.

The oil segment represents a large portion of exports but a relatively small part of the overall economy (just 21%). Russia among other things is the world's largest gold producer, the world's second largest vendor of arms.

John McCain ("a country masquerading as a gas station") has never been either a credible witness, a good pilot or any kind of real patriot. He's an opportunistic spoiled son of privilege. To take him as an intellectual role model is a sign of either intellectual bankruptcy or dishonesty.

Russia is a complex, vast and rich country. Like the United States. There are