Lukashenko has said in the past: "In our country, there will be no pink or orange, or even banana revolution." More recently he's said "They [the West] think that Belarus is ready for some 'orange' or, what is a rather frightening option, 'blue' or 'cornflower blue' revolution. Such 'blue' revolutions are the last thing we need". On 19 April 2005, he further commented: "All these coloured revolutions are pure and simple banditry."
"Russia, both Imperial and Soviet has long used the tried and true Roman method of conquest. Plant colonies of Romans among neighbors. Use same as excuse to become paranoid about border areas, interfere and threaten neighbor, then conquer. Rinse and repeat."
"All told, the lifetime earnings difference between people at opposite ends of the attractiveness spectrum averages out to about $230,000, in beauty's favor."
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