Yea, not going by online comments -- I've worked with a good few Russians though, and while they're definitely interested in the economic prospects over here (where they're not under decades of seige from the London/NYC dominated banking system), I've generally heard only good things about Russia politically.

That said, economics do factor into overall happiness. And Europe, being a major beneficiary of the Marshall Plan, and then over half a century of the Eurodollar system does have that going for it. It'll be curious to see how that goes now that they're moving from being a primary ally to being pushed out at arm's length or further by the America system.

Still seeing some bright spots down in South America. I am a bit curious about labeling on this map, given how much of China's populated areas are lit up...