Disaster graced us by uttering:
> I can't be bothered pointing out further criticisms where your flawed
> view of the world is concerned

I'm humbled by your extensive knowledge and ceaseless mercy.  It was my
mistake to condescend to express my vision of the world.

> but Russia has nothing former about it! I'm sure you meant to say the
> USSR, but there is a significant difference.

No. I meant Russia.  Russia's government which collapsed.  The nation
itself still exists, but I suppose I should have clarified that I meant
the government, and not the actual set of national borders which
delineate the country of Russia?  Would that help you understand?

Tim Hammerquist
-- 
Never put off until tomorrow that which can be done the day after tomorrow.
    -- Mark Twain