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What don't you understand about "Spare me the half-assed rationalizations."?

If you don't believe me, read the following, from Uncle Sam himself.

From the Office of the United States Trade Representative:

The 2006 "Special 301" annual review examines in detail the adequacy and effectiveness of intellectual property rights protection in 87 countries. Based on a lengthy process of information gathering and analysis, the United States Trade Representative has identified 48 countries that are designated in the categories of Priority Watch List, Watch List, or Section 306 Monitoring. The Special 301 Report reflects the Administration’s resolve to take consistently strong actions under the Special 301 provisions of the Trade Act of 1974.

From the "Priority Watch List" of the 2006 Special 301 Review:

RUSSIA
Russia will remain on the Priority Watch List in 2006. Despite some improvements in IPR enforcement this year, the United States continues to have serious concerns about the continued increase in optical disc pirate production in Russian plants and the growth of Internet piracy on Russian websites such as www.allofmp3.com. The United States is particularly concerned about piracy in optical disc factories located on government-owned facilities. In addition, the current draft of the proposed Part IV of the Civil Code, which would replace existing IPR laws, raises questions about its compliance with international norms and the possible adverse effect it could have, if passed, on IPR protection and enforcement in Russia. The Administration, U.S. industry, and the U.S. Congress share these concerns. The United States urges Russia to address these issues and to provide stronger IPR protection and enforcement—objectives which Russia’s top leaders have identified as a priority.

Russia has made progress in some areas during the past year, such as increasing the number of raids on pirate optical disc facilities, including those located in government-controlled areas. Seizures of pirated goods and the equipment used to manufacture them have increased. Russia has also taken some steps, although unsuccessfully so far, to shut down the pirate website www.allofmp3.com. In addition, in the context of WTO accession negotiations, the United States expects Russia to commit to provide protection against unfair commercial use of undisclosed test and other data submitted by pharmaceutical and agricultural chemical companies seeking marketing approval for their products. The United States and Russia are consulting on other changes to Russia’s laws and regulations that are necessary for purposes of TRIPS compliance, concerning, for example, well-known marks, geographical indications, and other issues.

The United States urges Russia to take immediate and effective steps to properly inspect all optical media plants, to shut down illegal plants and counterfeit product manufacturers; seize and destroy equipment used to make pirate and counterfeit goods; close illicit Internet sites; prosecute those responsible for piracy and counterfeiting, impose deterrent penalties on convicted infringers; strengthen border enforcement; ensure that any additions to the current Civil Code reinforce Russia’s existing IPR regime and are TRIPS consistent; and address deficiencies in its IPR laws. The United States will continue to monitor closely Russia’s progress in bringing its IPR regime in line with international standards through the ongoing review of whether to remove Russia’s benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) due to inadequate copyright enforcement, WTO accession discussions, and the United States-Russia Bilateral IPR Working Group.

Like I said, pressure will be brought to bear. If you can't understand that, or don't like it, too bad.