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This is not to be political.

Okay.

This is to share some stories that are so strange,

one could hardly believe they are true, yet are.

http://nypost.com/2016/05/06/russias-ob ... s-with-us/

Russia’s ‘Obama’ ice cream deepens chilly relations with US

By Reuters

May 6, 2016

MOSCOW – A Russian company is trying to cash in on chilly relations between Moscow and Washington by releasing an ice cream called “Little Obama”, irritating U.S. officials.

The product, called “Obamka” in Russian, is glazed with chocolate and its wrapping features an image of a smiling young African boy, wearing an ear ring and holding an ice cream. (Obamka = Little Obama)

The company that makes the ice cream, Slavitsa, said in a statement that it was part of a range aimed at children featuring “cheerful” characters.

“With different flavors and glazes, the ice cream symbolizes the main races of people on our planet,” it said, adding that the picture of the boy had been inspired by a Soviet film.

“Ice cream names need to be memorable. For those with a rich imagination, various associations might arise, but this product is for children and is a long way from politics.”

The Ice Cream is made by a company it Tartarstan.

An area of people favored by Poland with aid punting from America, who desire autonomy from Moscow.

Seems like they would not wish to PO DC.

And Stranger Than Strange, yet True

The White House gets concerned, spends intellectual energy over this Ice Cream.

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There is probably a team of intelligence analysts looking for any sign that they're coming out with an orange sherbet named "трумпка".

Again, not political.

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C&TL2745 (imported) wrote: Sun May 08, 2016 3:50 pm There is probably a team of intelligence analysts looking for any sign that they're coming out with an orange sherbet named "трумпка".

Again, not political.

Sandi

I am sure Mr. Trump will be honored and

not look at it as an excuse to place more sanctions.

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C&TL2745 (imported) wrote: Sun May 08, 2016 3:50 pm There is probably a team of intelligence analysts looking for any sign that they're coming out with an orange sherbet named "трумпка".

Again, not political.

Sandiyou used diminutive form for that... like a "small Trump" or a "kid Trump" - not sure it is a good idea ;-)

Oh, and Moi, sanctions lead to increase of wealth of certain individuals + appearance of things like Belorussian salmon and cheese on the market ;-) Basically - they do not work right.
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fhunter wrote: Mon May 09, 2016 12:05 pm you used diminutive form for that... like a "small Trump" or a "kid Trump" - not sure it is a good idea ;-)

Oh, and Moi, sanctions lead to increase of wealth of certain individuals + appearance of things like Belorussian salmon and cheese on the market ;-) Basically - they do not work right.

I am not sure how I feel about sanctions, it seems the apartheid regime of South Africa survived and even thrived after countless years of sanctions, Fidel Castro ruled Cuba and was NOT in the least destabilized by U.S. sanctions - actually I think the U.S. policy actually strengthened Fidel Castro's hold on power. Thinking it through hypothetically, I do believe that IF WE HAD opened up travel and commerce to Cuba and South Africa, I think that would have actually done more to change the thinking of the people and worked to improve conditions in both countries at a much faster rate.... But then again, when we face some brutal, backward and insane regime like North Korea, HOW can we deal with them? Keeping them isolated only strengthens the grip of the INSANE North Korean leaders, and keeps the people of North Korea starving, but we cannot deal with them.

Uhh, sorry, I hijacked this thread a bit. Guess we should talk about ice cream sweets and such... So, how about a NEW ice cream snack, that will have Cuban rum in it, we will call it "little Fidel" or maybe Cuba Libra otra vez (free Cuba another time).
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the cheese and salmon reference was about contraband and relabeling.
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fhunter wrote: Mon May 09, 2016 12:05 pm you used diminutive form for that... like a "small Trump" or a "kid Trump" - not sure it is a good idea ;-)

Oh, and Moi, sanctions lead to increase of wealth of certain individuals + appearance of things like Belorussian salmon and cheese on the market ;-) Basically - they do not work right.

fhunter.

I am NOT a fan of sanctions.

Maybe with the exception of military stuff.

Sanctions hurt the most vulnerable and poor.

Sanctions are an act of war, although a "Cold War".

Are we 😎 :)

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I think we are treading into the political arena...
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