.So you want to question my intelligence (did I spell that right?)? That's ok. It's easy for people to call you stupid when you don't agree with their opinion. What's hard for people is to come up with an intelligent response and a valid argument against your opinion. Those that can do it are the people that should be giving advice to new shooters. If I was a lower primate as you suggest...I'd tell you we're going outside so I could knock the dust off ya. But I have opposible (did i spell that right?) thumbs.
With all due respect, your post didn't actually make any serious arguments as to why the Mosin is a bad choice for a novice shooter. You mainly resorted to statements like "POS made by commie heathens" or "whittled by Ivan from pine and old tractor parts." While one can see the attempt at humor, these things are far from fact-based arguments and more akin to name-calling.
In contrast, it has been thoroughly established as to why one might recommend a Mosin to a novice shooter.
1. They're inexpensive to buy: often available for under $80, you simply cannot get any other centerfire rifle for such a small price, particularly one with the following positive attributes:
2. They're inexpensive to shoot: One can buy a can of 440 rounds for around $80, a price that's unheard of for any comparable cartridge. The low cost of the rifle and ammo allows one to shoot a lot more, thus better developing proficiency. Gotta love the ability to develop skills without spending a whole ton of money.
3. They can be quite accurate: This is variable, these rifles are anywhere from 70-ish to 120 years old, so condition can vary from all but worn-out to just about pristine, but a good specimen can definitely hold its own in the accuracy department.
4. They're rugged, reliable, and durable: Mosins are built to last, and they have lasted, otherwise there wouldn't be so many of them around today. They put up with heavy use and aren't prone to breaking or suffering failures. One can get a whole lot of use from a Mosin.
5. They're fun to shoot.
You simply can't get all of that for so little money from any other rifle. No one is arguing that they're best rifle out there for any given purpose, but for the price it's quite hard to top.