Originally posted by Sleepyguy
All I know is that if I ever go to Russia I'm bringing my own soap.

Soap is for capitalist pigs.

And judging from what is going on in Venezuala right now, so is toilet paper.

Originally posted by sh76
I'm not asking them to be objective. But a state sponsored protest at an embassy over a call in a sporting event (and a preliminary one, no less) is a bit much.

This wasn't a state sponsored protest. It was a grass root initiative. They were mostly outraged that a ref in the Olympic game involving a US team was an American. It really is wrong, since even if he's trying to be objective there's a clear conflict of interests. Nevertheless, many high ranking Russian hockey officials agreed that the call was made according to the rules. Personally, I believe there should've been a minor penalty to the goalie for a deliberate push of the goal post about 9 secs before the goal.

Originally posted by Sleepyguy
All I know is that if I ever go to Russia I'm bringing my own soap.

I've been to Russia, and the soap seemed fine. Also, hookers come right to your hotel door to offer their services.

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Prostitutes in general make a great deal more than moderately educated males or females all over the world. There is a risk factor in their line of work.