Were the Russian privatisations of the 1990s as bad as some say? Perhaps not, given that they're now well functioning and profitable companies.
Most interesting to see how policy is actually made at the EU level. Don't expect to even be allowed to stay in the meeting if you're not adhering to the party line.
Sadly, policy at the national level doesn't seem to be much better organised.
A most amusing story about a vociferous Darwinist attempting to view a creationist film.