Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

(80,998 posts)

8. Yes. Some people will benefit greatly.

Thu Mar 12, 2026, 09:38 PM

Thursday

Putin most of all.

Russia was heading for dire straits and this will help a great deal.
A big boost in the price of oil.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

4 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

14 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Is it me or is Putin's Russia starting to really implode? [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Thursday OP

I can't imagine the Russian people in general aren't rooting for Ukraine... buzzycrumbhunger Thursday #1

The rise in oil prices might save Russia. Irish_Dem Thursday #2

Yes. Some people will benefit greatly. Irish_Dem Thursday #8

Watch for more attacks to neutralize Trump's bailout of Putin. OAITW r.2.0 Thursday #9

I hope so. Irish_Dem Thursday #11

Most psychopaths don't believe in any morality. Irish_Dem Thursday #13

Truth. Putin and Trump don't give a fuck. OAITW r.2.0 Saturday #14

WE CAN ONLY HOPE Skittles Thursday #3

I predicted it would take 3 years. Adjusted for Trumps fuckery, BootinUp Thursday #4

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Thursday #6

No, it's not just you. GoCubsGo Thursday #7

Thanks....I was rooting for the Cubbies when the Sox didn't make the WS. OAITW r.2.0 Thursday #10