Youtube comments of David Glickman (@live_free_or_perish).

  1. The RNC is now just a fundraiser for Trump's legal bills.
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  2. The attack was for a domestic audience. They had to show their people they had power.
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  3. Doesn't matter to Putin if the Russian people suffer economic hardship. Putin and the silovoki will never suffer. They will pursue their wars of conquest even if people are starving - look at their history. This is what they do.
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  4. Good to finally support a nation whose citizens actually like us. Slava Ukraini!
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  5. Thank you for explaining the difference between the US and Russian law. This is important.
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  6. We should help the Kurds.
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  7. My family left when Stalin came to power and I remember hearing stories about what a nightmare is was when I was a child. They left with nothing and managed to make a good life in the US. Like you, they helped other refugees who came after them and I respect you for being willing to help. Hope you get through this alright no matter how it plays out.
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  8. The US should do everything they can without putting American soldiers at risk. Intelligence help is a cost-effective way to support Ukraine.
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  9. She was stating the obvious. It's common knowledge.
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  10. Whataboutism is not an excuse for Putin's brutality.
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  11. I would cross party lines to vote for Liz Cheney. I strongly disagree with her positions on most issues but the integrity of American Democracy is far more important than any domestic issue right now. Interference with the peaceful transfer of power must never happen again!
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  12. Wow, you really triggered the MAGA mob. They don't want to hear this.
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  13. Any thinking person understands that polls in Russia are unreliable and street interviews are not representative. But the interviews still have value if you understand their limitations. You get some insight into what its like to live under tyranny, to be unable to express yourself freely. 1420 is a courageous team of content producers and I respect and admire what they do.
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  14. Off topic but... Ukrainian government: you should give operator starsky recognition for being such an excellent communicator for Ukraine. He is one of your best.
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  15. Somebody needs to help them. It's just so wrong to abandon them.
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  16. Why subsidize a country that doesn't support the EU consensus? If they want to join Putin, there will be consequences.
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  17. The Japanese could easily provide for their own defense if they wanted to. They just have to change their constitution to allow it. I'm sure the US could find somewhere else to locate their troops.
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  18. They need to pass a law that explicitly makes interference with the peaceful transfer of power as serious as treason. Because that is exactly what this is.
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  19. Ukraine knows how the FSB acts. Gotta give Ukraine credit for challenging Putin and beating him at his own game. Slava Ukraini!
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  20. Too soon to say who wins. Ukraine getting more weapons and training more soldiers every day. They can win this war if we support them. Slava Ukraini!
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  21. The Roman empire hired mercenaries, and it was the beginning of the end for them
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  22. I don't know how Russian YouTubers manage to hold back on what they really think. I've watched several of them recently and it's hard to watch them struggle to be so careful. I'm so used to saying what I want I'm sure I would slip up and get busted if I was there.
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  23. The US lost 50K in Vietnam and the outrage was part of the reason we withdrew. Russia has lost 10 times as many, and there is hardly any outrage in Russia. Is there a fundamental difference in how their society values life?
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  24. He should ask her if the UK should have surrendered to Hitler to save English lives
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  25. Gaurantee of safety says Lavrov - how can Ukraine trust any Putin promise. It would be foolish for Ukraine to agree to demilitarization.
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  26. This is really great to hear! Admire the bravery of that crowd.
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  27. Putin's paid trolls dont have much to say now 😂
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  28. The people who post on social media are not a representative sample of the population Roman, they're just the loudest. Most people everywhere are indifferent, focused on their own lives. You should know by now there are 10s of thousands of us that get what you're going through and hoping you'll find a way out of your tough situation. Wishing you the best of luck 😊
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  29. Now that energy costs are so high we have an opportunity to find out if green alternatives can work. And also how people cope with using a lot energy.
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  30. The Taliban will take any aid they get for themselves. The people will be left to suffer.
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  31. He's very authentic. The right man, in the right place, at the right time. Will definitely be in the history books.
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  32. Thank you for speaking out about Chinese influence campaigns. The world needs to know about this.
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  33. Its been obvious for months that Hungary is playing for the other side.
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  34. The most capable people have left Venezuela. Maybe the bots in the comment section should go live in Venezuela.
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  35. I thought exactly the same thing. But I doubt anyone will fall for it.
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  36. Compensation for all having to put up with Putin's bots in the comments. Thanks!
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  37. Ridiculous. This is the 21st century. Well too bad for them. What a waste of human resources. Societies and nations are more productive where women participate equally. It's half the population for goodness sakes.
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  38. Absolutely essential to have a verdict. Appalling that it's taking so long.
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  39. Very interesting interview. Makes a lot of sense.
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  40. Neither Finland or Sweden or NATO would initiate an attack on Russia. Defensive capability is the only relevant issue.
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  41. Girl got skill. Admire her father for supporting her dreams.
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  42. One can only hope 🙏
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  43. We may witness just how much a people can suffer before they push back. Or maybe they be so beaten down they just let themselves be crushed.
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  44. I feel such a mix of emotions - uplifted and yet so sad. I hope all my heart she will be united with both of her parents and be spared the pain of war.
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  45. Very glad to include Finland in the alliance. They are very welcome 😊
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  46. If its going to be Biden Vs. Trump, I would vote for Biden even if he was on life support. I'm not ready for fascism in America.
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  47. It makes sense. Ukraine lost Crimea due to Russian infiltration, why should the Baltic nations put themselves at risk? It's a smart move.
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  48. I would put Estonians in the top tier just for their sense of humor. Been laughing so much at the video and the comments. This was a good one.
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  49. Most detailed report I've seen. Nice work 👏
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  50. I suggested Ukraine make Crimea a priority, and the comment was immediately deleted.
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  51. Just to be clear, if Ukraine gives up it's military it's all over and is effectively the same as surrender. Russia will have no incentive to keep any agreements it makes.
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  52. Ukraine is doing the right thing. Crimea is the priority, the Donbas can wait indefinitely if necessary. They know what they're doing 😏
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  53. Modern day slavery. Call it what it is.
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  54. If Putin thought the world reacted to much over his invasion of Ukraine just imagine the reaction to striking against Finland or Sweden. Most people I know couldn't find Ukraine on a map before the war but they all know Finland and Sweden. The bond between those nations and the rest of Europe and the US is VERY strong.
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  55. The foreign minister handled that very well despite aggressive challenges from the interviewer. He seems like the kind of calm rational thinker Moldova needs right now.
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  56. Even if the dollar becomes less dominant it will happen very slowly over a very long time. There is so much inertia behind the dollar that sudden changes are very unlikely.
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  57. Not many US reporters have language skills like this one. Impressed. 👏
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  58. That was intense. Surreal almost. Two armies with powerful means of destruction, massive injuries and loss of life, total destruction of infrastructure and housing. What a nightmare.
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  59. The resort I work at requires all of the employees to attend a week long course in responding to an active shooter situation every year. Obviously it's only the security team that engages with a shooter but they wanted us to know what our role should be if an incident ever occurred. A lot of it was confidence building and learning to act quickly without hesitation. Worthwhile training, I think its a good idea.
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  60. The Lincoln brigade of the 21st century.
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  61. Obviously Russia. It gives them a strategic and tactical advantage. Ukraine has no reason at all to do this.
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  62. Reminds me of the TOW wired guided missles
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  63. It's hard to imagine what it's like to be so powerless. I think many of us with freedom of speech, the right of assembly, and all those "first amendment" rights struggle to understand how people living in a police state can tolerate being deprived of those rights. I hope you will be ok and I admire you for the risk you are taking to speak honestly.
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  64. He kept evading her questions and she just wasn't going to let it go. Bravo 👏
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  65. Never understood why Canada seems unconcerned about conflict in the Arctic since they have so much territory in the area
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  66. Nick is a great war correspondent. Good piece.
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  67. If they want an authoritarian leader it's their choice. Don't know why they would want that, but Hungary and Turkey chose to go that way. Maybe some cultures just like to be ruled that way.
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  68. If I was Moldovan I would want to merge with Romania. Countries outside of NATO are all vulnerable to attack and Moldova has a small, practically unarmed, population. Putin could take over very quickly if he wanted to.
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  69. I remember when Erin Burnett was covering financial news. She's come a long way since then. Good for her 👏
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  70. We could end all of this if we just give Ukraine what it needs to push Putin's army out of Ukraine.
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  71. I read her book when it first came out and have been following her work ever since. Brilliant woman, fascinating insight.
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  72. This is why Ukraine and Taiwan must be defended. We can't stand by while our brothers and sisters fall under the tyranny of a police state enhanced by modern surveillance technology. What a nightmare 😱
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  73. It would take months of public hearings and detailed environmental impact reports for that to happen in the US.
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  74. Excellent, detail I haven't seen anywhere else. Your videos let me recalibrate my understanding of the war. Thank you for all the work it must take to put this together.
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  75. She gets it. I like her.
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  76. Preach brother Jared! Speaking the truth
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  77. Putin will never give up Crimea, but Ukraine must take it back, so I don't think this ends until Putin is gone one way or another.
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  78. They didn't really answer the question: Who is funding the rebels? (Excluding absurd conspiracy theories)
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  79. Had no idea Orban has a troll army too. I thought that was Putin's thing.
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  80. Always interesting perspective from Fareed. I think there is more unity but I'm concerned about counties like Hungary and Turkey.
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  81. Take back Mariupol. You need to maintain interest from the West. Concern for Mariupol is very high and if you succeed in taking it back you will get more support. It might even convince everyone that Ukraine has the power to push Putin's army back to pre-war boundaries and stop assuming it can't be done.
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  82. Ukrainian ingenuity triumphs.
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  83. I don't think anyone considered war as an issue in nuclear power plant safety until now.
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  84. Its about time. At least we're moving in the right direction. It will take years to completely de-risk.
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  85. The English speaking countries are natural allies. This development seems like what you would expect between allies.
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  86. Quoting Clausewitz now. Getting deep Cappy. I like the variety you put out. Weapons detail, geopolitics, it's all good. Never boring. 👍
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  87. So true. There is a saying "eternal vigilance is the price of freedom" that applies everywhere.
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  88. My mother lived in Alma Ata in soviet times. She gave me the impression it was just another Russian city. Had no idea it was in Kazakhstan until recently. I guess one result of this war is a lot of us are getting a crash course about the Russian world.
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  89.  @werdormen  😄 made me laugh out loud
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  90. I never miss a Perun video. Most reliable analysis I'm aware of.
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  91. This poor guy has been asking for help for the last few weeks. Will all the aid going to Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees you would think they could help him out. Being the mayor of Warsaw must be crazy hard right now.
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  92. His trolls must be totally confused. They don't know what narrative to push 😂
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  93. Interesting that so many people comment about her language skills. She is a very competent speaker in English and from the comments I've read she is a powerful Russian language speaker too.
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  94. The Ukrainians just might be able to win this. If we give them the weapons they need they can do themselves. Slava Ukraini!
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  95. If they want another dictator it's their choice. Clearly it doesn't bother the majority that their fellow citizens got tortured.
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  96. Seems like a lot of countries are facing political gridlock these days. Even so, it is better to have gridlock than autocracy.
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  97. At least a partial solution. Everything than can be done should be done.
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  98. So wrong what Turkey did (and is still doing) in Cyprus. Don't know how such an a violation of sovereignty and the ethnic cleansing that followed was allowed to happen without consequences.
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  99. This is probably the most well documented war I can remember (and I remember Vietnam). The evidence of war crimes is overwhelming. Sadly Putin will never get punished for it.
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  100. I would vote for him. He is a decent, honest guy. Moderate. Yeah, he's ok.
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  101. This may be the last chance Hungarians have to restore real democracy and a pluralistic society. They could lose what's left of their free press. Corruption is a democracy killer and they need to stop it.
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  102. Ukrainian government: I suggest you include the concept of "armed neutrality" in negotiations. It will convey the concept that you do not want war but you wish to be prepared for it if it is brought upon you. The West will understand this as necessary for Ukraine and support this as fundamental to your existence as a sovereign country.
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  103. Score is 1 to 1. Freedom and democracy lost in Georgia but won in Moldova. Hopefully, the US will elect Harris despite Putin's covert influence campaigns.
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  104. Sweden 😊
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  105. Maybe it's time to think about a no fly zone again. Either that a lot better protection against long range missles.
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  106. Well done piece of reporting 👏
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  107. Ukraine has to push Putin's army out completely. Now we see what happens in occupied villages and towns.
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  108. Nobody does robotics like the Japanese. They already make excellent cars, now they will dominate the robotics market.
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  109. The Turks still haven't taken responsibility for the genocide of Armenians 🤔
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  110. It took a long time but thankfully Ukraine is finally pushing back. They can win, that is clear now. Patience 🙂
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  111. Not surprised, the two countries have a lot in common. Ethnic cleansing, war crimes, aggressive actions against their neighbors.
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  112. The ultimate irony would be the US helping Vietnam against China. It could happen 😑
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  113. I subscribe to Kiev Independent. A very unexpected collaboration. Well done 👏
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  114. Putin's bots in the comments fighting the information war.
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  115. I like the way this reporter does interviews. He asks tough questions without being annoying.
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  116. Interesting that countries opposed to LGBTQ are always the most autocratic and militaristic. It's an indicator of how much tolerance in general exists in a country.
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  117. Excellent journalism 👏 and kudos to the producers for the narrative, images, and soundtrack 👏
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  118. Watergate was nothing compared to this. Not even close.
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  119. Well done piece.
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  120. She serves her country well. She sees the situation clearly.
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  121. Always impressed by Ukrainian ingenuity. Plain fact is they are outsmarting the Russians over and over again 😊
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  122. De-risk, not decouple. Dont become dependent on China for critical resources and products.
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  123. RIP Azov battalion. Putin is going to have them killed or imprisoned in some remote prison in Russia. Very skeptical about a prisoner exchange.
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  124. Regardless of their problems, it's a real achievement that such different countries with different languages and cultures can unite as they have. You don't see that in Asia or anywhere else.
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  125. When I was a kid during the cold war I remember hearing about ordinary people building bomb shelters their back yard. I remember a neighbor showing me the shelter he was building. I guess people lost interest when it became evident only an irrational government would launch nuclear weapons.
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  126. Thanks! I admire you for handling polarizing subjects so well. Well done 👏
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  127. It all depends on whether erdagon rigs the vote. And if there is a peaceful transfer of power.
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  128. Take back the coastal region and destroy the Russian naval presence, Donbas can wait. You need to be able to import/export products and military equipment.
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  129. Isn't there a law about aiding and abetting an enemy? Isn't that exactly what Tucker Carlson is doing?
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  130. Just a taste of what will happen if China continues their aggression in the South China Sea. Even a partial decoupling will hurt their economy.
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  131. This would be the perfect time for the people of Belarus to rise up.
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  132. I dont think Netanyahu realizes the consequences of going forward with this legislation. It will split apart the Jewish community and leave Israel without the support it depends on to exist. Self-serving religious right is turning Israel into a theocracy.
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  133. South Korea has made such wonderful progress in every way. I own a phone made there, I watch Korean media, and some of the most accomplished people I know are Korean. I hope this doesn't ruin such a great nation.
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  134. Why is Erdogan in Turkey the only country taking advantage of the situation? What gives them the right to make demands?
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  135. Its amazing what Ukraine has done with only 3% of the US military budget and tiny fractions of EU military budgets.
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  136. The free world will not allow the free and democratic nation of Taiwan to be destroyed. We would help Taiwan defend itself.
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  137. The Afghan people had a choice and now they have to live with it.
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  138. He has a unique point of view. The West should listen to what he has to say.
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  139. Impressive piece of Russian propaganda. I wonder how they got this normally unbiased channel to stream this video.
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  140. Hard to believe we allow this in the free world.
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  141. I've been a poll worker for 16 years, and I can confirm the most important goal besides accommodating voters is accuracy.
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  142. Good piece. Looking forward to more
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  143. @jrkr7357  Yes, but he can pretend that it was more than that and blame his losses on the Wagner group.
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  144. This is important. I hope people are paying attention.
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  145. No doubt celebrated in Gaza and the West Bank
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  146. Yes, I remember that
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  147. I have to admit I'm still frustrated with the response of Russians to what is happening but this video explains a lot. I can imagine what it might be like if my own country changed for the worse and I couldn't stop it. I appreciate your honest observations.
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  148. 😂 Putin's trolls trying to spin this so it doesn't look like a big win for Ukraine.
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  149. Exactly 💯
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  150. Always feel bad for the Kurds. Their neighbors on all sides keep attacking them. They seem like decent people, I've met a few over the years. Don't know why their neighbors won't just leave them alone.
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  151. Ukrainians are so strong. Great respect and admiration 👏
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  152. It's a war, what did lavrov expect?
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  153. Thanks! I'm always surprised at how well you understand American culture for someone who didn't grow up there
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  154. Nikki is the best choice available. Yeah, she isn't perfect and I dont agree with her on everything, but given the alternatives I would definitely vote for her.
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  155. It was Anna who convinced me at the start of the war that Ukraine had the will to fight to get all of their land back. When this war is over, some credit should go to the influencers that reached out to the world.
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  156. Way too soon to make a prediction. Ukraine is training more troops and getting more weapons every day. Russia was already at maximum strength, only a full mobilization will increase their strength. As long as Ukraine continues to get support from the free world time is their side. There is a good chance they will drive Putin's army all the way out of Ukraine, back to pre-war boundaries at a minimum.
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  157. Interesting how many of us watch European media now. We used to be only interested in regional and national news but now it matters what is going on in the whole world. Must have been like this during WW2
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  158. Why is this getting so little coverage? This is an important issue!
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  159. Americans have a short attention span. In a few weeks they will be watching cat videos again 😒
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  160. This is a necessary program to refute the enormous amount of disinformation online. Well done 👏
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  161. Sometimes I think I'm out of touch with the US and I still live there. The culture has changed a lot in the last 3 or 4 years.
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  162. I'm gonna have to reconsider my vote. There may be more to Christie than I thought 🤔
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  163. I bought one because it was like the rifle I learned how to use in the army. Light and easy to use. Got bored with it after a while and sold it back.
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  164. Something unexpected is going to happen. I don't think anyone has a clue.
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  165. Life goes on. This is what the fight is for in the first place. I'm glad they have something positive like this in their lives
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  166. I think weapons production will be a big factor in the Ukrainian economy going forward. Nations will want weapons proven in battle, especially those nations fighting larger adversaries.
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  167. If Putin calls her a spy her punishment could be really harsh
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  168. What an absurd law. Telling people what they can wear? In a free country? Doesn't seem very tolerant.
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  169. I hope this means a return to hard work and merit in society. Thank you for pushing back against this dystopia Ayn Rand portrayed in her book "Atlas Shrugged"
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  170. Thank you. The world needs to see this.
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  171. Military Keynesianism. It works until public services and infrastructure start to fall apart.
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  172. I wonder if the basis of German support for Ukraine is the same as others in the free world. For me, as an American, its about a free nation that doesn't want to fall under the tyranny or Russia. A tiny fraction of our budget is all Ukraine needs. We don't even need to put our troops at risk.
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  173. I wonder what the Europeans think about this. Are they as concerned about it as most of us in the US?
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  174. Why isn't this getting more coverage? Turkey is supposed to be an ally and now this? It's outrageous!
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  175. They need to fix their constitution so they can do their share of Asia Pacific defence. It's been 80 years since WW2 and the geopolitical situation has completely changed. Japan is a necessary part of an emerging Asia Pacific alliance.
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  176. The Kurds need their own country. I've seen them attacked by Iraq by Turkey, and now by Iran. It's amazing they still survive in such a hostile environment.
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  177. Demilitarization would be suicide for Ukraine. Putin will try again if he doesn't succeed this time.
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  178. Ukraine has to disrupt supply lines just over the border. Makes no sense to prevent Ukraine from doing what's necessary. I sure hope whatever Ukraine is getting in return for this limitation is worth it.
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  179.  @koharumi1  I thought Shinzo Abe was working on that. Whatever was agreed to 70 years ago doesn't apply anymore. The US wants (needs) Japan to be strong now.
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  180. 😊 Fox is going to have to admit they are not a news channel. That everything they say is just an opinion. Can't have it both ways 😂
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  181. The support given by the US is a tiny fraction of its budget. Ukraine is effectively removing the threat of Russia to the free world. I would say that's a pretty good deal.
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  182. The Chinese borg are moving into the south China sea. Resistance is futile. All will be assimilated.
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  183. The Alawites aren't going to give up power without a fight. Assad has a fierce core group of support that have been privileged for a very long time.
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  184. I've been a poll worker for 15 years and it's getting harder to get volunteers because of all this nonsense. I just wish people would take advantage of our transparency and see for themselves what we do and the dedication of election workers. It's really discouraging when people don't trust the process.
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  185. How can you ignore Putin's genocidal war? Do you really think Ukraine should stop fighting for their lives and the right to be free? Would you sacrifice your freedom? No, Ukraine needs to take back its land and free their citizens from Putin's tyranny.
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  186. I was doubtful about taking Russia's frozen assets. Not anymore.
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  187.  @Krasnoye158 maybe. Although I suspect the US is primarily interested in keeping shipping lanes open and other concerns that would effect it economically. But then look at Ukraine - there isn't any economic interest there and Ukraine has US support. I would bet that if China attacked Vietnam the US might be motivated to help just because Vietnam is a sovereign country defending itself from a much bigger aggressor. Everybody thinks the US is such a bad guy but there are a lot of people in the US that just don't like to see the less powerful nations get pushed around by the big ones. I know we've done bad things too but it's not as simple as some people like to think.
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  188. Sad but true.
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  189. Finland and Sweden are "de facto" already part of NATO. just not formally.
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  190. This is so wrong. It's time to defund these universities.
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  191. What's changed is nations realize they need to be self-sufficient in terms of military resources and critical goods so they aren't vulnerable to potential enemies.
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  192. Taiwan is part of the free world. Of course we would help defend them. There are strong social and economic ties between us.
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  193. India knows how important they are in 21st-century geopolitics, and they are playing it for all its worth.
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  194. @Buddy  maybe they don't, but it keeps them away from the front lines 😏
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  195. He's just another celebrity. Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. Glad he's helping Ukraine but I don't judge him for anything. It's his money and he can do what he wants with it.
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  196. Not about quality anymore. Just woke ideology and virtue signaling.
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  197. The only way the outcome favors Ukraine is if the West acts powerfully and quickly. If it drags out for months then Americans will lose interest. Sadly Americans have a short attention span 😒
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  198. What China did to Hong Cong is exactly what Taiwan couldn't accept that as a solution
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  199. NATO has kept all the best weapons for itself. NATO would crush Russia in a conventional war. Wouldn't even be close.
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  200. She is right about what should be the priority - getting the hostages back. If that means entering Gaza the so be it. Leave no stone unturned.
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  201. "American impotence" is an accurate description. Political deadlock is blocking everything.
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  202. This will not end well for those prisoners. Putin will have them shot or imprisoned for life. Not convinced a prisoner swap will happen. Tragic.
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  203. Finally, someone sees the analogy with Vietnam. In Vietnam, the US was in the same position as Russia is now. And the Vietnamese were fiercely fighting for sovereignty just as Ukraine is right now.
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  204. Interesting. I knew they were committing these crimes, but I didn't know what motivated them besides the exercise of absolute control over the people.
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  205. If and when Ukraine starts pushing Putin's army out of Ukraine he just might lash out against those he views as responsible for his defeat. Better safe then sorry 😐
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  206. I don't know why they bother. The whole world knows its a shame. What's the point?
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  207. Russia doesn't care about the local population. Pretending that concern for people means Russia didn't do it is absurd.
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  208. That's all we need, a right wing government in France. What is the world coming to?
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  209. I wonder if Australians worry being so close to China. With their relatively small population and military and huge area to defend. Must be strange to be the only "Western" country in Asia. I never hear them talk about it.
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  210. @grizellda2540  the supreme court effectively made the president a king. Exactly what the founding fathers did not want!
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  211. Big government Republicans. Always making rules we don't need. Not what the country founders wanted and not what we want now 😡
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  212. Almost every nation has some history of bad behavior or bad actors. Its best to acknowledge what happened openly and learn from the past. Bandera was instrumental in promoting Ukrainian identity but also committed what we would call war crimes by today's standards. The US president Andrew Jackson did some good work but he also wiped out a huge number of native Americans. No country is perfect.
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  213. Would the US give up territory if it was attacked? No, and neither should Ukraine.
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  214. They have to negotiate with Turkey to keep their bases. The rebels will go along with whatever Turkey wants
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  215.  @ankoranko8736  Turkish people are fine, Erdogan is not. Please don't take offense. Sorry about any mean comments.
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  216. "negotiated settlement" means giving up territory to Putin. This would be a big mistake. What remains of Ukraine wouldn't be a viable state. They must insist on a return to pre-war boundaries.
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  217. Finland and Sweden in NATO was inevitable. Also unrelated and not mentioned despite the title of this video: No one is going to invest in Russia after seizure of foreign assets.
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  218. Orban is Europe's version of Trump.
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  219. There needs to a new NATO with only those nations that share the same values in government, freedom, democracy, and support nations in the free world under threat.
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  220. Basically correct. Free world vs. tyranny. Obvious comparison of Putin to Hitler.
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  221. This is especially important to put a stop to Putin's ambitions in the Arctic.
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  222. That was pretty impressive.
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  223. As long as Musk is receiving government funds (he is), then he is accountable. If his business didn't get our tax dollars, then he could do whatever he wants.
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  224. He will be "re-educated" 😵‍💫
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  225. Fascinating. It's a strange new world.
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  226. Good presentation. Sound reasoning and good interview management. Well done 👏
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  227. This is good. Now that Germany is on the right side of history the free world will benefit from the resources and abilities Germany brings to the alliance.
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  228. I wonder if it's intentional 🤔 definitely appropriate 😏
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  229. It always amazes me how calm they are in the face of the threat from their much larger and more powerful neighbor.
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  230.  @JD83000  then I'm glad I live in the Western bubble because that world is a nightmare.
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  231. There are some Republicans I would consider voting for, but I would never vote for Trump. Neither party is offering good options.
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  232. Good news!
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  233. Watch out for paid Putin trolls spamming the comments
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  234. Bad move by Russia. Finland is strong and can find other energy sources. Russia loses revenue and gains nothing.
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  235. Sounds like a good man. Respect.
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  236. Content doesn't match title 😡 so annoying!
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  237. I hope Europe remembers the enormous amount of money they received through the Marshall Plan. Pay it forward.
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  238. This is why there is no progress in peace talks. Most of the world isn't interested or doesn't want to acknowledge that Israelis are also casualties of the conflict.
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  239. Ukraine must develop its weapons industry. And not just to fight Putin, but to build the economy. When the war is over, they can export battlefield tested weapons.
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  240. Wonder how it got named New York
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  241. You can push Putin's army back Ukraine! The whole world is amazed you have been able to stand your ground. Slava Ukraini!
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  242. He should definitely be removed from power. What he did was irresponsible and destabilizing. The man was unhinged.
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  243.  @hmmmmm2634  the decision belongs to the women. Nobody tells me what to wear and I won't tell anyone else what to wear.
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  244. It's disappointing how few people outside of Ukraine know about this. Russia has been effective in re-writing history and denial of this genocidal crime.
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  245. Interesting. Thank you.
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  246. Agreed. I don't like attack journalism. But kudos the foreign minister for handling it well.
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  247. The trolls and enemies of freedom won't stop the free people of Ukraine. They will suffer and lives will be lost but you can't turn back once you've experienced freedom and the prosperity that comes with being part of the free world.
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  248. This was a predictable result of getting "help" from China.
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  249. Encouraging to hear how she recovered from the shock and refocused on necessary tasks. Slava Ukraini!
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  250. Probably true. A lot of people are going to die for a futile gesture. The outcome is predictable.
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  251. Ukrainians are ingenious. They will figure out how to leverage the capabilities of F-16s to get the most out of them.
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  252. Russia is unlikely to attack NATO countries but I can see them going after Arctic regions with undefined ownership and other regions that aren't protected by the NATO alliance.
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  253. I wish we could help but it's really complicated in Syria. There are so many different factions with different agendas. Clearly Assad and Putin are committing atrocities but it isn't at all clear how they can be defeated.
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  254.  @ishanperusinghe  maybe so. Or maybe more Americans need to grow up and start acting like mature adults. We used to have civil conversation with each other and now we see each other as enemies.
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  255. Dictators unite!
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  256. Didn't know that was still a thing. Isn't it problematic for them to create divisiveness right now?
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  257. It was a very long time ago, but my clearest memory of time in the army was bullets flying over my head. But even more clear was when I was in Israel (not in their army) and a fighter jet flew so close to the ground the building I was in shook like an 8.0 earthquake.
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  258. Whoa, Putin's bots jumped on this one fast.
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  259. Anyone worried about right wing extremists in the Azov battalion can relax. They were all located in areas like Mariupol that have been captured by the Russians. I doubt many will survive this war.
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  260.  @forcabarca1014  absolutely, you can do whatever you want. I don't have to like it. I happen to think tolerance, freedom and democracy are good things. If you don't want those things it's not my problem.
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  261. You are a delightful person. Thanks!
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  262. US Dollar. Solid as a rock, always had been, always will be.
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  263. "apocalyptic" click bait 😒
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  264. Excellent video! Must have taken a lot of work to put that together. Thank you.
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  265. Outrageous! How is this legal? How can this be happening?
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  266. It's a minor transgression, not to be dismissed but definitely blown out of proportion.
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  267.  @miamullins6960  if the Afghan people didn't want the Taliban they could have worked with the West to get rid of them. I think now it was a mistake for the West to go there in the first place. I'm sorry for the women and people of Afghanistan that are being hurt by the Taliban but outsiders can't change things even if they wanted to.
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  268. Ok, you made me laugh 😃
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  269. The tide is turning. The world is about to see what it looks like to fight for freedom. And succeed.
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  270. The Ukrainian Renaissance has been remarkable. I have tremendous respect and admiration for them. They remind me of what the US used to be before we became complacent and spoiled.
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  271. Given the economic difficulties in Argentina, diplomatic support is good enough, especially if it brings other South American countries on board
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  272. I don't see the problem joining the EU. It's not military, it's just about commerce as far as I know. In any case, Ukraine has shown it's a free and democratic nation willing to fight for it's survival.
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  273. The Ukrainian economy will adapt to changing conditions. Their standard of living would decline withou support from the West but I doubt they would stop fighting for their survival.
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  274. Israel is losing the moral high ground with their right-wing government. They used to be fairly progressive but the religious right has taken over.
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  275. Sadly Americans have a short attention span. I'm worried about a long war. Doesn't look good.
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  276. Taiwan is a free country. We have social and economic ties with them. Of course we would help defend them.
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  277. So many factions, so much fighting. And for what? None of it makes any sense.
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  278. When rulers achieve the kind of absolute power they have in places like Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea its almost impossible for change to happen. The best we can do is keep them from conquering new territory.
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  279.  @rejvaik00  good! I hope the US is supporting all the small countries in the region threatened by China
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  280. Thank you for this report. I've been wondering if women elsewhere in the free world have the right to choose.
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  281. Hopefully it won't be a close vote. If it turns into a contested outcome it's going to become destabilizing.
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  282. That was excellent. I've been wondering what's been going on between the US and Saudis. Thanks 😊
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  283. 😅
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  284. Bolsonaro is the Brazilian Trump. Just about anybody would do a better job 😒
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  285. Good news!
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  286. I really hope Ukraine makes the coastal region in the south the a priority. Donbas can wait. Without ports the economy will not recover and it's becoming clear this war is all about weapons and the funds to buy or produce them in Ukraine. Ukraine need a narrative that resonates with the free world and as much as I hope all of the territory is recovered priorities need to be established. Armed neutrality is the likely solution.
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  287. The only threat to Europe is Russia. Ukraine is reducing the power of Russia. Therefore, Europe should give them tanks. Simple logic.
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  288. After watching Russia nationalize foreign assets people are reminded China could do the same.
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  289. I wonder if there is any limit to how bad it gets for the people before they push back. Maybe they're just broken and so beat down they can't resist
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  290. I have been a poll worker for 16 years and you are exactly right. Multiple checks take place before the results are finalized. It's a meticulous process and carefully managed
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  291. Better to be poor in a free and democratic nation than a slave under tyranny.
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  292. That was an interesting conversation. Would love to see a collaboration with Natasha and/or 1420. Depressed Russian is an interesting new Russian vlogger too. If any viewer knows of new Russian vloggers I would like to know.
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  293. That was really interesting. I always look forward to what BBC puts out
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  294. I wouldn't be so sure the counter offensive will end in the fall. Ukraine is full of surprises.
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  295. One of my favorite broadcasters. I like listening to Palki.
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  296. Excellent reporting. Sometimes hard to watch but necessary and important. Thank you.
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  297. Maybe. He is replacing the generals with his own people
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  298. Interesting interview
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  299. Why is social media emphasizing Hamas suffering? Do they want people to forget the Hamas terrorist massacre?
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  300. This is not the Israel I supported in the past. If they go through with this, I'm done with them.
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  301. The human resources are there. The entire country continues to mobilize, train more troops, and put them in the field. Training takes time and we will see the results in the near future.
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  302. We provide weapons then Ukraine wins l. We don't provide weapons then Ukraine loses. That pretty much sums it up.
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  303. I'm just speculating, but I think for some of us, we see in Ukraine the same spirit that brought victory to the Allies in WW2. A whole united people applying all their skills and knowledge to preserve freedom and democracy. The cynics and trolls may laugh at this but Ukraine will have the last laugh when they emerge victorious and prosperous after its all over. Just wait and see.
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  304. As long as it doesn't cause economic problems for Scotland or the UK I don't see why not.
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  305. Exactly right. And Ukraine isn't asking for troops. The amount we provide to Ukraine is a tiny fraction of our budget. Support for Ukraine is a moral imperative.
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  306. Overt use of force is absurd. But there is no reason not to use covert operatives if they can protect Mexican and American citizens.
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  307. Glad people are learning the truth about Turkey. Thank you for stating the facts.
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  308. Walz is the right choice. He represents the best of America.
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  309. He is a paid Putin troll
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  310. Good analysis. I hope the free world doesn't let Putin get away with this. Ukraine has to get their land back or every dictator in the world is going to make trouble knowing there will be no consequences.
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  311. The free world should only defend countries like Ukraine that have proven they are committed to freedom and democracy. No amount of the intervention can help people that aren't ready to join the free world.
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  312. Russia depends on China now. The only thing that matters is what China can do for them
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  313. Why did the US ever support Pakistan? Should have supported democratic India. Stupid move.
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  314. Of course we would help defend Taiwan. It's a free and democratic nation and a friend in the Pacific. We have strong social and economic ties with Taiwan. It's only news because he actually said it publicly.
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  315. Bad move by China. Just proves that we are vulnerable and creates a new incentive to de-risk. Full decoupling isn't practical, but de-risking is necessary.
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  316. Putin isn't just fighting an army, he is fighting and entire population determined to resist. Meanwhile the Russian population doesn't care about it, even the Russian soldiers don't want to be there. I'm starting to believe Ukraine can win if we just go e them the weapons they need. Slava Ukraini!
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  317. Maher isn't really left or right. He's an equal opportunity master of ridicule.
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  318. Now if Putin would just tell his buddy Erdogan to back off and let them join we can move on and deal with the more urgent matter.
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  319. @israelvaldivia2686  I've been hearing about the downfall of the dollar for decades. Every time people say, "This time, it's for real," and it never is. But hey, go ahead and bet against the dollar and see how that works out for you.
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  320. Thanks! This was a necessary video. Glad you took on this subject 🙌 👏
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  321. Go Sweden! So glad you joined the alliance. Thank you 😊
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  322.  @TheClownVP  every place we've gone into with money and weapons doesn't like us anymore except maybe South Korea. Derrrr.
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  323. 🤣 good one 👍
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  324. I agree with almost everything Fareed said. There is no doubt that we should, and we can, give Ukraine what it needs to defeat Putin's army and push him out of Ukraine. However, in the long run it is China that is the biggest threat. They expand slowly, covertly extending their control in the region. Our economy is entangled with them too deeply making us vulnerable and unable to effectively impose sanctions if there is a confrontation. We rely on them for both raw material and finished products. They have infiltrated and stolen technology from the West while we educate their scientists and engineers. It may be too late already.
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  325.  @uf9309  no argument from me. If that's what they want that's what they get. Hopefully we will learn from our mistakes.
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  326. Whatever it takes to keep Trump out of the White House. The man is a clear and present danger
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  327. I said the exact same thing. Most people don't know the details of those wars.
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  328. There has been so much medical support coming in to Ukraine from all over the world. Maybe they don't need the Red Cross, especially if they are going to be problematic.
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  329. Exactly. The similarity is right on point. Wouldn't surprise me if the creators of the series took their inspiration from China when they came up with the Borg.
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  330. Great work 👏 a very clear explanation 👏
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  331. Progress is faster than allies in WW2. Patience.
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  332. @user-tw3kr9if1f  and if a culture values complete subjugation of women? You think that's ok?
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  333. Yes, there has been war in that region as far back as I can remember.
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  334. Bots have to work hard to avoid getting sent to the front. The worse it gets, the more BS the cowards have to spew.
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  335. If they don't think they can be loyal citizens of Latvia, then they should leave.
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  336. The Kurds need their own country. They are constantly under attack from their neighbors. I don't know how they survive.
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  337. Definitely not a certainty. China and Russia are powerful forces against liberal democracy and sometimes it seems like every time a new democracy arises another one slips back onto tyranny. I would agree the odds are still 50/50
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  338.  @theresoluteone  I'm not from the UK but from the outside they don't seem to have the kind of hatred between political parties we have in the US. I admire UK democracy and most EU democracies. You don't see any of their political parties trying to take power when they lose an election.
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  339. Great topic. Good background material, comprehensive coverage. Your analysis is excellent. Maybe because I agree with you 😏
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  340. I used to work for Hughes Ground Systems where a variety of military equipment was designed and I always wondered if we sent people out to war zones to find out how our products performed in the field under actual battle conditions. I suppose we will never know but it wouldn't surprise me if there were hundreds of engineers out there taking notes 😏
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  341. It's definitely a possibility. It would set a dangerous precedent.
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  342. Supported brexit 🤔
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  343. I hope Europeans understand these people are way out of the mainstream, but yeah, it is a bit embarrassing 😳
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  344. France. Respect 🙏
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  345. The priority should be taking back Mariupol and evacuation of the civilians. The whole world wanted this and this war is a contest between the free world and tyranny.
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  346. It's time to go after the launch sites. Even if it's in Russia.
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  347. Why would South Africa be sympathetic to Russia?
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  348. You need to release them and have them talk to the press. The west really doesn't like this sort of thing. Hopefully someone in the government is paying attention.
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  349. It might not seem like much but hundreds of thousands of international viewers watch a large variety of Russian YouTubers. Much different from the old cold war when we had almost no visibility into the USSR.
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  350. We need to have something in the Asia Pacific region like the EU and NATO.
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  351. Unfortunately, some of the mourners will end up in prison.
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  352. All these comments by supporters of Hamas and raw hatred of Jews is all you need to see to understand why Israel must fight.
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  353.  @mcinovejas  why should anyone at all get tortured? This should be a time of peace and reconciliation. Your country could have a great future if you let go of the past. Why bring it back again? Look across the world at countries stuck in the past - it never turns out well for them.
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  354. "Necessity is the mother of invention"
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  355.  @koharumi1  yeah but there were others that shared his beliefs.
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  356. Acceptable to support dictatorships?
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  357. Haily or Christi could win a general election. None of the others, including Trump, could win a general election.
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  358. 😅 good one 👍
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  359. Thanks to Belgium, this is so important 👏
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  360. Chef Jose is literally keeping people from starving in areas where few people can go. I noticed he didn't want to give out details so I'm guessing some of those places must be really dangerous.
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  361. I hope with all my heart that the electorate regains their sanity and rejects Trump. If Trump wins, it will be the end of the great American experiment in democracy.
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  362. The extreme left is bringing back the intolerance of the McCarthy Era and the Salem witch trials.
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  363. @Deborah Freedman  the reform will destroy the independent judiciary which maintains checks and balances. It is a step in the wrong direction. Not what my ancestors who helped create the state of Israel imagined.
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  364. Yeah, let them suffer. Why should we care. We won't ask for help if we ever get threatened. Everybody should think only about themselves. We aren't our brother's keeper. Look out for number one as they say.
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  365. The US and the EU promised to support Ukraine. They should keep their word.
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  366.  @TheKkpop1  don't count on it 😏
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  367. @maxdout564  yes, that seems the most likely source of support. Still not clear what outcome Turkey is looking for.
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  368. 🤣 reminds of my father's generation. He wouldn't buy a German car because so many of our relatives died in the holocaust. He just couldn't let it go for the rest of his life.
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  369. Not Ukraine. They wouldn't risk losing support from the EU and US. Could be false flag but more likely some independent group.
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  370. So many fighting women in Ukraine - it's an inspiration.
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  371. @B Case  absolutely. I never understood why they allowed wealthy people to get out of paying the same percentage the rest of us pay. It's obscene.
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  372. Retire and do what? I like my work and will do it as long as I can.
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  373. It's a war without bullets
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  374. Point stars in Japan are a lot more sophisticated than anywhere else. Seems like everything in Japan is done with style and grace.
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  375. Just have to be patient. There is an enormous amount of weapons and a lot of Russian soldiers Ukraine has to destroy. Putin's army may be incompetent but it's huge. Eventually Ukraine will push them out, even if it costs them tragic loss of life and destruction of their towns and villages. I honor them for their sacrifice.
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  376. Maybe so but I saw an old video of him predicting exactly what is happening now.
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  377. I feel bad about my country not keeping its promise to Ukraine. It might seem like a lot of funds we give to Ukraine, but it's a tiny fraction of our budget. The US needs to finish what it started and help Ukraine to the finish line.
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  378. Only 20K views. Not enough attention to this problem. Not good.
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  379. Hoping for victory so the Tatars can finally return home.
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  380. Drop Erdogan, with friends like that who needs enemies?
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  381. A lot of us inside and outside of Ukraine believe that freedom and democracy is worth fighting for. And Putin's empty threats shouldn't allow him to extend his tyranny over Ukraine or anywhere else in the free world.
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  382. Wonder what explains that. Maybe they know happens to collaborators and are terrified of losing so they are especially cruel.
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  383. Given the costs of accommodating Ukrainian refugees we can temporarily overlook problematic behavior. The Polish people have shown such kindness and compassion to Ukrainians they can be forgiven past transgressions. At least for now.
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  384. Best explanation I've heard and I've watched several videos on the topic. Good work 👏
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  385. Your work is always thorough and well prepared. I've been impressed with this since channel I first subscribed a year ago. Well done 👏
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  386. Not looking too good for Putin's army. Ukraine has no choice but to push him out after seeing what happens to Ukrainians in occupied territory. Slava Ukraini!
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  387.  @vonliz8223  the video makes it look like people in the Donna's region want to be part of Russia but people in areas liberated by Ukraine say it was a terrible experience. Civilian deaths happen in war but Russia doesn't care who gets killed.
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  388. What would France do if a neighbor country slaughtered over 1000 people and kidnapped 200 French citizens?
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  389. Poor excuse for a democracy 😒
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  390. Stoltenberg is correct
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  391. I don't know where those statistics come from. I've never met anyone that believes in creationism and everybody I know believes in evolution. Of course I know there are lots of people who believe that nonsense but nowhere near as many as they claim.
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  392. Carpe diem!
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  393.  @ericp1139  try living in Russia or China.
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  394. I've been following operator starsky since the beginning. But I still don't know what the "operator" prefix means. Lost in translation?
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  395. You can do this Ukraine! More trained troops and more weapons coming. You are smarter and more effective than Putin's army. I have confidence in you. Slava Ukraini!
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  396. Exactly. I hope Ukrainians will some day acknowledge Bandera was not a good guy
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  397. Pure terrorism 😡
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  398. An opportunity to find out what people are really willing to accept to reduce hydrocarbon consumption. This is what the environmentalist have been asking for, let's see how it works out for them.
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  399. Not a good idea for politics and personal beliefs to substitute for effective decision making based on business data. Poor judgement, productivity will decline. It's just bad business.
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  400. Must seem surreal for her to have to international recognition and attention on her husband and herself
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  401. The cold war is back but the geopolitics are much different now. Feels like something dark and dangerous is coming. I don't see any of this ends well.
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  402. It's the beginning of the end for Cambodia. Chinese Borg will assimilate them. Resistance is futile.
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  403. We have stronger social and economic ties with Taiwan. It has also been a free and democratic nation longer than Ukraine. It has played a larger role in Asia Pacific geopolitics. Ukraine is the new kid on the block by comparison.
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  404.  @jasonbromhead5257  my mother escaped the Soviet Union when Stalin was in power with the help of the Canadian embassy (yeah, I'm that old) and she was born in America. There is always a way
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  405.  @handekmessiah1112  yes, middle eastern countries should receive refugees from the middle east just as European countries take the in Europeans. I don't see the problem here.
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  406. Do the people in the Finland that do not want to be in NATO believe they could fight off Russia alone?
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  407. I remember when she was one of the very few who warned about Chinese aggression.
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  408. No 😠
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  409. If Telegram goes down, another app that does the same thing is going to replace it.
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  410. Another reason to vote against Trump. He is an autocratic supporting another autocrat. The world doesn't need another autocrat.
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  411. I don't think Taiwan wants to be "unified". Just look what happened to Hong Kong.
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  412. The man is delusional. Not good for a country with nukes 😲
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  413.  @jedaaa  I am an environmental engineer. Nuclear safety was included in our curriculum.
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  414.  @DA-wx9oz  you missed point. It's not about "needing" it or "deserving" it. The AR-15 is light and easy to use for target practice or just to have for no particular reason. For some people it's a good investment. If I still had mine I could get 3 times what I paid for it. Not everyone who owns one has a particular purpose.
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  415. She is the only alternative to Trump and Biden. I would vote for her even if she ran as a third-party candidate.
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  416. Grain revenue is probably not as important as maintaining good relationships with neighboring countries. The focus should be on gaining control of the Black Sea so that grain shipments to destinations outside of Europe can resume.
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  417. I trust the Ukrainians to find a balance. They are innovative and determined. There is a Renaissance of creative thinking happening in Ukraine.
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  418. The mainstream media blew this all out of proportion. Thanks for the explanation.
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  419. That was interesting 🤔
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  420. Whatever it takes to push the Russians out.
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  421. Even if Ukraine had nukes, they would still need to fight a conventional war. Im not sure it would make much difference.
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  422. Only history buffs will know what you're talking about.
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  423. Of course the comments will be full of trolls. Wagner runs the biggest troll factory in the world!
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  424. I see Putin's trolls are happy to see Ukrainian suffering. But Ukraine will push Putin's army out and keep their freedom while the trolls crawl back to their caves. Slava Ukraini! Heroyim Slava!
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  425. War is a costly event, on terms of lives and enormous amount of money. It makes no sense for China to go to war for a small island where the people pose no threat to them.
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  426.  @mrrangard  I vote, I donate, I advocate. Just like millions of others keeping up the pressure to make sure Ukraine gets the resources it needs to defeat Putin.
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  427. 😅
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  428. Just doing their share in NATO defense. It's a good thing.
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  429. Better stay in a room on the ground floor prigozhen 😂
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  430. It will be interesting to see how well the Abrams perform. The military will be watching closely.
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  431. I'm sure you can get a cheap vacation rental. 😏
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  432. I wish we would show that much opposition to our own threat to democracy in the US. Great respect and admiration for the German people 👏
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  433. Perun is the best source of unbiased information I've seen. The videos are long and detailed but worth the time.
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  434. The Trump cult doesn't care. They want him to be the ruler of the US no matter what he does.
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  435. Russian trolls getting desperate. Ukraine is pushing back and won't stop until Putin's army is all the way out. Say what you want, Ukraine will fight as long as it takes. Putin steals wheat and starves the world, attacks civilians, doesn't care how much misery he causes.
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  436. Ukraine will win this war no matter what the paid Putin trolls have to say. The Ukrainians are getting stronger every day. More training, more weapons. Time is on the side of the Ukrainians.
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  437. De Santis was Trump lite, so it's no surprise his supporters are going for Trump. Too bad, Nikki is the only candidate I want to vote for, and I may not have the opportunity.
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  438. I hope that people who read these comments realize Putin pays people in troll farms to spread his lies and create hatred. I've read a lot of nonsense about the Donbas being a victim, but it was Putin that created hatred there and made the Russian speaking people afraid.
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  439. Great material! I agree with most of the assertions in this video. Thank you 😌
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  440.  @vegardhartvigsen6445  have to throw out Erdogan too.
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  441. Well said 👏
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  442. I wonder if it might be more practical to reform the structure of NATO and the EU. Include a mechanism to exclude members that obstruct the purpose of the alliances and/or remove the requirement for complete consensus so that one member state can't prevent the others from acting.
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  443. I never thought I would be watching Fox news. The woke and Hamas supporters have driven me to the right. Did not see that coming 😳
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  444. Not surprised. Serbia was engaged in ethnic cleansing and committed war crimes just like Putin and his army.
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  445. No wonder so many reporters are getting hit. You won't see mainstream media reporters getting that close. You have some brave reporters VOA.
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  446. The way they set it up sounds reasonable. They live in a dangerous part of the world.
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  447. ​@Nickname-ef9tv but it changed public opinion about the war. It was the beginning of the end of US involvement in Vietnam
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  448. Finland and Sweden already coordinate with NATO so in some ways it's sort of symbolic more than anything else.
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  449. I expect this kind of behavior for Erdogan in Turkey but it's very disappointing coming from Hungary. They fought for freedom against the Soviet Union and I would think freedom and democracy would be an important value to them.
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  450. Paid Putin trolls are getting desperate. About to lose their paychecks. Ukraine is going to push Putin's army right of Ukraine and no amount of propaganda is going to stop them 🤨
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  451. I thought China could get all the oil it needs at cheap prices from Russia
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  452. Excellent review! Thank you!
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  453. They might need to get rid of the generals that tried to stop the MPs from voting
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  454. I sure hope Ukraine picks up the pace with counter attacks. It's a race against time.
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  455. Yes they are winning, but not without pain and suffering. The loss of energy infrastructure will be terrible for them this winter.
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  456. Koll ha cavod 😌
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  457. OMG, the comments are bizarre. A lot of tinfoil hats out there 😅
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  458. How strange they care so much about what people wear. Conformity isn't really valued that much in most countries in the free world.
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  459. Idiocracy
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  460. Rebuilding infrastructure is part of this war. Putin destroys, Ukrainians rebuild. Gotta admire the endless energy of the Ukrainians. Slava Ukraini!
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  461.  Firstname Lastname  just need have enough control to evacuate civilians. It would be a huge win. I really hope they just try
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  462. Push out Putin's army now!
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  463. I understand these staff changes are normal, but the optics are problematic. It actually does matter how the changes are perceived.
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  464. I agree. They should look at Israel as an example of how a small country survives surrounded by hostile forces. Including developing a weapons industry. In the long run they have to be able to stand against Putin on their own.
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  465. The model works if it includes Ukraine producing its own weapons like Israel does.
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  466. Reducing Russia's ability to wage war is a publicly declared objective of the US.
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  467. @rubytimms3932  was referring to "Infidel"
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  468. Brave soldiers to fight against Putin's huge army and enormous arsenal of weapons to defend thier freedom. Slava Ukraini!
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  469. Putin is becoming predictable. I hope with all my heart Ukraine can push Putin's army back to pre-war boundaries. That tyrant cannot be allowed to take sovereign territory. Slava Ukraini!
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  470. Everyone was expecting something dramatic and all we got was the same old propaganda. Kind of a snooze 😴
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  471. Kherson will be liberated eventually. Putin's army will be pushed out. Patience.
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  472. What happened to Hong Kong will happen to Taiwan if China isn't stopped.
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  473. Chinese borg will take over. Resistance is futile. Laos will be assimilated.
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  474. The big question is how much do the Taiwanese value their freedom? Are they willing to make the same sacrifices as the Ukrainians? Support from the free world depends on their response.
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  475. Are you deleting all comments that are not positive? Of course I'm glad your life is going well but I've noticed all controversial comments have disappeared.
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  476. Good one 😅 Thanks!
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  477. We have an expression "stuck between a rock and a hard place" meaning you have no good choices. I wish your critics understood that. I think you're making the best of a very bad situation. Good luck friend, hope you find a way out of this mess.
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  478. Classic Russian strategy. Nothing new here.
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  479. I heard about this. Thank you for providing details and numbers. I've been wondering how significant this is.
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  480. I know, right? It's great 👍
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  481. With all this public shaming of the defense department for falling behind you can bet they will ramp up and pull ahead of our adversaries. Not at all concerned 😏
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  482. 🤣 great observation 👍
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  483. Yes! They have to go after launch sites and airbase! Air defense isn't good enough. Too many missles and drones are getting through.
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  484.  @faithingod5533  🙄 ok, you made me laugh, but I'm still starting to like this guy.
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  485. Can't believe we are abandoning Ukraine after we promised support. The US is losing whatever credibility it has.
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  486. @jedaaa  show me one instance where a nuclear power plant safely review listed war as an issue. Containment - yes, fail-safe mechanisms - yes, waste storage - yes, but war? I've never seen people protest against nuclear power because the plant might get blown up in a war.
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  487. Putin's trolls are out today. Ukraine must be doing well 😏
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  488. "Allegedly" ?
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  489.  @John_Smith_86  exactly what I'm talking about! So annoyed when people think all gun owners are the same. Some people are into cars and collectibles or whatever. Some people like guns for no particular reason, they just do. I liked my AR-15 and I don't need a reason.
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  490. I don't really have an opinion about what should be done but it bothers me that people keep asking why you "need" something like an AR-15. I had one for no particular reason. I learned how to use a weapon just like it in the army and I liked it. After a while I lost interest and sold it back but I don't want anyone telling me I can't have one if I don't have a good reason.
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  491. It means intolerance and vindictiveness.
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  492. Covid is history, I don't even know why we are still talking about have it. Now it's just a minor nuisance.
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  493. Puts a new meaning to "losing my religion"
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  494. ​@Mike I have several unsolicited subscribers I have no idea who they are or why the subscribe and I have no published videos at all.
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  495. Nikki Haley is the only chance the Republicans have to win the presidency, but they're too brainwashed and afraid of Trump to support her.
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  496. They have both. Ukraine must push Putin's army all the way out.
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  497. I wonder why Russia's neighbors don't take advantage of Russia's weakness right now. This is their chance to be free of Russian control.
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  498. I really hope it's true.
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  499. I remember. But that was small stuff compared to what Trump has done.
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  500. Exactly!
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  501. Good analysis. 👍
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  502. The biggest ponzi scheme ever. There is a sucker born every minute 😂
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  503. That's the big question isn't it. What will be the economic effect on both England and Scotland?
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  504. Good interview 👍
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  505. Reminds me of Vietnam and Afghanistan. The US finally gave up and so will Russia.
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  506. Defeatists and Putin trolls are out in force today. No matter, anyone who understands the value of freedom and democracy will understand the Ukraine must push Putin's army all way back to the original boundaries.
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  507. Sooner or later the EU is going to find a solution to the problem of countries like Hungary and Turkey that belong to EU organizations but are not true allies. They do not share EU values and have no reluctance to support countries that are active threats to the EU.
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  508. @mistergibzzz1948  if that's true, what is their motivation? What is the endgame for them?
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  509. ​@Myrte Numan Wouldn't be easy. But it can be done.
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  510. @Lich_Liars  that is a legitimate target that Ukraine has a right to attack. Those who support Ukraine do not object to that.
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  511. So evil for Russia to take children from Ukraine into Russia. Pure evil.
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  512. Interesting. Good content
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  513. Chinese Borg slowly expanding. Resistance is futile. All will be assimilated.
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  514. True 👍
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  515. ​​ @richdobbs6595 English is the new lingua franca. Ironic.
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  516. Agree completely. But who will pay attention?
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  517. Are these the same Serbs convicted of ethnic cleansing and war crimes? Not surprised they support Putin.
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  518. The question is whether or not France would join the free world sanctions against China if a conflict erupted in Asia.
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  519. Good one 😂
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  520. Good point. But meanwhile we should give them all the weapons they need to WIN, not just hold the line.
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  521. Come on Germany, you can do better than this. Get your act together.
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  522. Cash doesn't matter as much this time. People made their minds up months ago, if not years ago. They are motivated by raw emotion, not critical thinking. All the advertising and reasoning in the world isn't going to convince a Trump voter to vote for Harris.
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  523. @Mohammed Shaheer ul haq  Russia doesn't matter much anymore as a major player. Sure, they can terrorize their weaker neighbors like Ukraine indefinitely, but they are like a geographically larger North Korea. The reality is its the US and China in a bipolar world, and they are more evenly matched.
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  524. Just a month ago nobody knew who he was or even find Ukraine on a map.
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  525. Have to accept at face value. Media always chooses images and narratives that support their beliefs and agenda. Doesn't make these photos any less horrific. Just need a healthy dose of skepticism and make sure confirmation bias isn't interfering with getting to the truth.
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  526. In another 20-30 years, you will be in the stupid older generation.
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  527. With France in the role that America is now. We would not have won without France and now Ukraine needs America in the same way.
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  528. Thank you for a perspective and novel coverage I haven't seen elsewhere.
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  529. Glad that law enforcement in my area is fully funded. It's very peaceful here with very little crime. There are good relations between law enforcement and citizens. I can understand why high crime areas might not want police. Every community must decide for itself.
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  530. Brave man to talk US politics, no matter what you say, half of your viewers are going to be annoyed. Here is a donation to the risk you took. Thanks!
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  531. I've been wondering when someone would present some informed speculation about this possibility. Good analysis, but too many unknowns at this time to draw many conclusions. I like your content, watch most of your videos. Very good 👍
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  532. Well, that explains a lot. There is some historical basis for the new alliance between Russia and Iran.
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  533. It just keeps getting worse for Putin. Now his ally Belarus is threatened by an opposition that can fight. Unlikely to happen but it's just one more thing Putin didn't expect. What a collosal failure 😒
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  534. I remember there was a big group of foreign students trapped there when the invasion started. I never found out how long they had to wait to get out. Must have been a surreal experience for them.
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  535. It's encouraging to know there such good people in the world. A wonderful act of kindness.
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  536. Remind me, why is Turkey a member of NATO?
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  537.  @magpiegirl3783  exactly!
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  538. Arguing about the legitimacy of an election prevents us from discussing the important issues. Trump and his cult are bringing this country down.
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  539. If democracy fails in the US the whole world will be effected. I wish Trump had better ratings on his reality show so he never would have gone into politics. It's not clear we can recover from the mess he made of our democracy.
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  540. @bubbajones6907  that's the only point where the analogy fails - the US pulled out due to public pressure. That will not happen in Russia.
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  541. Always interested in what Hodges has to say. Thanks!
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  542. How did he get elected? Everything I've seen suggests the Polish people are kind and compassionate. Why would they elect the kind of person you describe?
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  543.  @Krasnoye158  if the US started getting involved where they weren't invited I can assure you that a whole lot of us would be complaining to our representatives. It never turns well for us and all we get out of it is more people that don't like us.
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  544. Thank you France!
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  545. Finally some good news. Slava Ukraini!
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  546. Brave woman. That took a lot of courage. Glad she got out alive.
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  547. That was really interesting. Haven't seen the topic covered as well as this video. Well done. More like this 👍
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  548. Accurate statement 👌
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  549. Same reason no base in Ukraine. Avoiding direct confrontation with superpower.
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  550.  @slimjimnyc270  interesting. I worked on phased array radar for air defense and our systems were far from the front lines so we did have reps on site. But most of the stuff that cappy talks about it on this channel are specifically meant for front line use which is completely different.
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  551. Not because you're 38. I'm a lot older than that, and I've seen strange shortages I never saw before.
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  552. It's not political violence in the US. It's mentally unstable psychotics.
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  553. Bad enough Hungary and Turkey are in NATO. Don't need unstable countries that can't stop fighting each other.
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  554.  @omarnumbawan  the Hiroshima bomb was over 13 kt TNT but small tactical nukes can be as small as 1 kt TNT.
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  555. Not a lot of views for fact checking but it's essential. I think people don't like to have their beliefs challenged. Kudos for making these videos regardless 👏
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  556.  @jacer5677  I believe it is a false narrative and I am expressing my opinion.
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  557. Erdogan is too close to Putin. Very suspicious of their motives. Maybe Turkey should not be in the alliance at all 🤔
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  558. Right now is the only time countries that have lost territory to Russia have to fight back. I suggest the Ukrainian government reach out to those countries and show them how they can defeat Russia.
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  559. To the Ukrainian government: you need a big victory somewhere to show you still have power to resist. Liberating a captured city would work. It's really depressing watching you fall back in city after city.
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  560.  @billglobalrc5384  had no idea. Gotta start paying closer attention.
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  561. I have a bad feeling Russia has "relocated" a lot of Ukrainians to remote places in Russia. They have a history of doing this kind of thing.
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  562. Powerful speech. I hope more people hear this and understand what is happening in Ukraine. Hitler, Stalin, and now Putin define the idea of evil. Slava Ukraini!
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  563. Excellent presentation 👏
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  564. Getting rid of Putin won't change the tyranny in Russia because he will be replaced by someone just like him. BUT, it will make it possible for Russia to leave Ukraine by blaming the failure to take Ukraine all on Putin without admitting they lost.
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  565. What possible reason is there for tariffs between the US and Canada? Makes no sense.
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  566. Excellent explanation 👌
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  567. @J.D.Vision  there just aren't any alternatives that don't carry a lot of risk. As much as some people might like to see the dollar replaced, there just aren't any safe and practical alternatives. You can enjoy your retirement without concern.
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  568. Still believe in de-dollarization? Not gonna happen 😏
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  569. Not sure what to make about that. Strange development
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  570. Good. Exports will increase, tourism will increase, and our trade deficit will decrease.
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  571. China be thinking "get this over with, we want to expand our territory quietly so no one notices"
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  572. I remember this was a thing when I was a kid during the cold war. So weird to see it again.
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  573.  @KiwiImpactSaint  freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly. Free and fair elections. Access to the media by everyone. Citizen participation in government. Independent businesses operating with minimal government interference. Civic institutions. Rules instead of arbitrary government decree. The government answers to the people in the free world. Many have flaws and none are perfect but they share common values, hopes, aspirations.
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  574. My worldview has changed over time. Yours is evolving too. Part of the reason i watch your videos is to see you react and change as events have an impact on you.
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  575. It's everywhere, been that way for two thousand years.
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  576. She will have to become a nun and live out her life in a convent.
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  577. Thanks! I take this as a wake-up call for us in the West. It could happen anywhere. "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance"
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  578. Almost embarrassed for how entitled we are. Affluent nomad? Oxymoron?. Serious cringe 😬
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  579. The free world needs to find a way to identify authentic asylum seekers and provide sanctuary for them. We can't keep treating all Russians the same way. People who are clearly at risk like Roman should be allowed passage out of the Russian sphere of influence.
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  580. I saw that. Can confirm this is a fact
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  581. Dissidents were welcomed to the West during the cold war. Sadly we have become xenophobic since then. America and most EU nations started closing their doors for some reason. America forgot they are a nation of immigrants, they forgot a long tradition of welcoming refugees and asylum seekers. I'm sorry the West isn't more open to people escaping tyranny for a better life in a free country. It shouldn't be that way.
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  582. My son grew up doing almost all of his reading on the internet. I doubt he ever checked a book out of the library. He fairly well informed. I did my best to teach him critical thinking and avoid confirmation bias.
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  583. Great reporting 👏
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  584. Tragic. This won't end well.
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  585. This will end when the hostages are released.
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  586. It's obviously Russia, they gain strategically and tactically. Ukraine will suffer from this.
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  587. Excellent presentation 👏 👌 👍
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  588. I'll drink to that 😊
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  589. I wondered the same thing
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  590. Yeah, I would watch that
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  591. Putin's troll farms have been growing. He can't win on the battlefields so his trolls are polluting social media with Putin's narrative.
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  592. The Russian economy is propped up by the weapons industry. I thought that was common knowledge.
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  593. Putin and his army are so screwed now. If Ukraine can hit the launch sites and airbases used to fire missles its all over for Russia 😊
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  594.  @stumblingmumbler true, Japan and Germany became allies. we made good choices up until Vietnam. Everything went downhill after that.
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  595. Putin has all of his trolls working overtime. It won't work. They won't succeed any better than Putin's army of slaves.
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  596. I could see her as president. She seems like she would be competent. And we could use a more energetic president.
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  597. PR stunt. Putin has other financial controls propping up the Ruble.
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  598. That was really interesting. Good job CNN.
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  599.  @heemlo649  I don't care what the verdict is, I just think it's dragged on far too long.
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  600. Just can't imagine. We are so spoiled in the West with safety and comfort and this girl is on her own not knowing if her parents will survive this war. Great respect and admiration for her.
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  601. Release the hostages.
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  602. Just 100? Disappointing 😒
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  603. Medieval barbarians looting and pillaging. Not much has changed over the centuries.
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  604. I don't see why all these people try to give reasons for owning an AR-15. I owned one because it's light and easy to use and it's got an old school style about it. I just wanted to own one and then improve my aim. Too bad I sold it way back then, now it's worth 3 times what I bought it for.
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  605. African-Americans are more important and should have priority. Concern for other minorities distracts attention from the drive for reparations.
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  606. Liz Cheney would be a good choice
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  607. Exactly!
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  608. If we give them what they need to win the war will end quickly and fewer people will die.
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  609. That was a great report. Well done. I've been curious about the island since I first heard about it. I knew Ukraine had retaken it, but no details. Thank you 😊
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  610. Yes, that seems most likely.
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  611. Sounds like a conspiracy theory, which I normally dismiss, but it might actually be true in this case.
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  612. 😂
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  613.  @Mark_Brooks  am Democrat, pro-Ukraine, anti-Trump. But I belive intolerance and woke McCarthism is counterproductive.
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  614. Perfect match, an autocratic that holds on to power by controlling the media and a misinformation specialist spewing right wing propaganda. Birds of a feather flock together.
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  615.  @skyking6989  I don't approve of illegal immigration either, but legal immigration is too restricted. We can simultaneously work to stop illegal immigration and allow more legal immigration at the same time.
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  616.  @skyking6989  how do you come in legally if the door is closed? We only allow a very small number of immigrants compared to historical limits. We don't even make is easy for Ukrainian refugees and Russian dissidents to come here and they are seeking asylum from war and tyranny. Farm workers from Mexico that we need to harvest crops can't get in. This is a big country with plenty of opportunity for anyone willing to work for it.
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  617. We used to welcome immigrants to this country, they made us better and stronger. Thankfully my ancestors got here over 100 years ago before we shut the door. Even today, most immigrants are among the most hard working and patriotic people in America. We have become zenophobic and intolerant over the years. So sad.
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  618. Even mild criticism of "woke" ideology brings condemnation. Lack of tolerance of competing points of view is an ironic featuring of an ideology that claims to be inclusive.
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  619. Waltz is the safe bet. Kelly would be good, too.
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  620. Go Ukraine!!! You've got this! Slava Ukraini! Heroyim Slava!
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  621. @XpeH BaM  occam's razor: the most likely explanation has fewest set of elements. If you have to write an essay like you did, then it's probably not the right answer.
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  622. My mother lived in Almaty. She told me lots of stories about her life there. It sounds like a great place to live.
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  623.  @arcanep5463  so true 😄
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  624. I can't speak to the ethics of the business end of weapons production but I worked in the industry as an engineer and it was just an interesting challenge to me. A lot of the problem solving we were involved in had civilian applications too. Same with space flight technology. Not trying to justify the enormous profits but pointing out that weapons development is not an isolated endeavor.
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  625. @Deborah Freedman  it was never meant to be a right-wing theocracy. It's becoming like every other state in the region
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  626. Agreed. The base in both parties have become increasingly intolerant and dogmatic about their beliefs. The lack of civility between both sides is a bad sign for our democracy. Woke politics is driving me away from the Democrats but the Republican failure to condemn Trump makes it impossible to join them.
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  627. Nailed it!
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  628. He is a paid Putin troll
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  629. It makes sense for Ukraine to develop its own defense production industry. They are uniquely qualified since they use these weapons every day, and their lives depend on it.
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  630. Agreed. Trying to push back against gun owners is not going to work. Other solutions exist. We had extensive active active shooter drills where I work. I also think we can identify certain behavior and patterns that might alert us to potential shooters.
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  631. I would vote Republican if it was anybody but Trump. Conservatives have no home anymore. I hope the Republican party is restored to its original principles and values
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  632. This makes more sense. My guess is he was trying to get paid for it but was going to keep providing Starlink anyway. Can't blame him for trying to get paid. Business is business.
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  633. Good idea, surprised nobody thought of that before.
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  634. I think the only difference is the AR-15 isn't fully automatic. Not that fully automatic is very effective - uses up the magazine pretty fast. My drill instructor discouraged us from going fully automatic.
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  635. Don't know why YouTube allows it. Destroys comments - might as well just turn off comments.
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  636. This is how they silence you. It's a denial of service attack. YouTube can't stop it. Lame.
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  637. Exactly
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  638. Exactly right.
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  639. Go Nikki!
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  640. That decision was and is a mystery to me. Still makes me mad those greedy corporations got away with it.
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  641. The bombing of London didn't work when Hitler tried it. What makes Putin think bombing Kyiv is going to work?
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  642. If Moldova goes Russian intentionally they won't get my sympathy when Putin takes over. I just don't see how losing your freedom is worth anything Putin has to offer.
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  643. Somebody remembers their history.
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  644. It's the anti-virus update. We know this
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  645. Cant be a coincidence that the tyrants of the world tend to be allies. Ukraine is a frontline of a global struggle.
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  646. Great experience for a film. The tension must have been enormous, but he got through it against the odds. Brave and smart Ukrainians. Respect 🙏
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  647. The far right and the far left are unreliable supporters of Ukraine. Those of us in the middle who retain America's love of freedom and democracy will support Ukraine for as long as it takes.
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  648. @egroegny  China is like the Borg (only makes sense if you ever watched Star Trek). They conquer lands of other ethnic groups like the Uyghurs, the Tibetans, and assimilate regions like Hong Kong into their empire. They destroy anything distinctive about cultures the conquer. Resistance is futile. They will be assimilated. They keep extending what they consider to be their territory. They infiltrate foreign nations, take over from within when they can. Their operatives covertly exercise authority throughout the world. They steal intellectual property. The list goes on and on. They are aggressively pursuing control of all of Asia.
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  649. India is opportunistic, not evil. They are just looking out for themselves. Hopefully, they will understand that at some point, they have to pick a side.
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  650. Interesting, i like this one. 💯👏👏👏
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  651.  @operator9858  That's what I said 🙄
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  652. Decentralization of energy production is the key. Same with weapons production and all key industries.
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  653. I think Putin is increasing his troll army. It's relatively inexpensive and the trolls can act anonymously and don't have to fight.
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  654. This taxpayer and millions of others want to give Ukraine what it needs to WIN. this stalemate is costing lives on both sides.
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  655. That was predictable. All about the Lebanese suffering while Hezbolla targets Israeli civilians. Israel tries to limit attacks to rocket launch sites. They didn't even try to show both sides.
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  656. Paid Putin trolls won't stop Ukraine from pushing out Putin's army. It will take time but Ukraine will emerge victorious. Slava Ukraini!
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  657. Not necessary to stop all trade, just strategic material and products.
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  658. Climate change is occurring so slowly we are more likely to adapt before we slow it down even further. There are other threats to humanity that are far more dangerous.
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  659. Putin is already at war with covert influence campaigns, destabilization, and subterfuge. That's how he controls all if hid puppet states.
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  660. That's the big question right now.
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  661. He is right. Putin has been making us shiver in fear of his nuclear club for too long. He is getting away with murder while we run away in terror. He doesn't have to use nuclear weapons - just the threat is enough to stop any interference in his agenda.
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  662. This is a strange fight for everyone outside of Ukraine because it's an economic battle. Who is willing to suffer more financially. Are we going to fail because we don't want to pay more for gas or wear extra clothes to keep warm in the winter? Are we as spoiled and weak as Putin believes? I sure hope not because all of the other dictators and aggressors are watching to see if we wimp out and give up or stand up and stop him right now.
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  663. Pathetic Russian trolls trying to pretend Putin's army isn't losing. It's getting more difficult every day😅
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  664. Absolutely, they should do what they want. They just can't be in the EU.
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  665. Well said!
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  666. That was really interesting. I started to follow global politics after the war in Ukraine started. Like most Americans, I had no idea what was happening politically in other countries
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  667. The real question is whether or not the free and democratic asian nations will support Taiwan the same way the EU nations support Ukraine. And whether Taiwan is as committed to independence as Ukraine. The US can't confront China alone.
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  668. Exactly! Why don't people see that! It's so obvious 🙄
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  669. Her political drama 20 years ago was the first time I learned about Ukraine. She was appointed Prime Minister in 2005 and 2007.
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  670. Looks like Ukraine 2.0 Little Kosovo under attack by autocratic Serbia wanting to expand into their neighbors territory. No doubt Putin is encouraging Serbia to attack.
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  671. They will probably limit conscription to impoverished regions and non-russian ethnic groups that won't or cant complain. The middle class and siloviki will be exempt.
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  672. Russia is turning into a state like North Korea except they have fossil fuels. China has relations with North Korea and tyrants all over the world so why not Russia? China will always put their own agenda first.
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  673. Russia has been attacking Ukraine with the same intensity for two years. This attack by Iran is a big nothing.
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  674. Putin's bots are working overtime in the comments. If they dont meet their quota, they get sent to the frontline
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  675. I knew this was going to happen. Putin cannot be trusted. Any negotiations with Putin are pointless. He only responds to force. This will not end well.
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  676. Russian war criminals get life in prison. Captured Ukrainians and foreign fighters get murdered.
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  677.  @browngreen933  agree. Germany reinvented itself. I trust them completely.
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  678. Talk to me when your friends or family become victims of kidnapping, extortion, violence, and murder committed by the cartels. Unless you are a member of a cartel which explains your response
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  679. Excellent report. Well done 👏
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  680. This controversy is like the global version of the 2nd amendment rights controversy in America.
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  681. So why did they build Taurus missles in the first place? Under what circumstances did they expect to use them? WW3? Better to let Ukraine use them to contain Putin and prevent WW3.
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  682. Interesting idea 🤔
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  683. @The Paradox Destroyer we tried to mind our own business in WW2 and our delayed entry costed millions of lives. Like it or not the people of the world are connected more than they have ever been before.
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  684. In case somebody doesn't know, Stalin sold Ukraine's harvest and let millions die of starvation. That was the Holodomor.
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  685. Age discrimination is a real problem. If society wont let older people work then society has to take care of them through pensions.
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  686. Definitely!
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  687. Merit and capability is all that matters
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  688. Putin claims Ukraine belongs to him, China claims Taiwan is Chinese. Both are dictatorships. Of course they are aligned.
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  689. I wonder if most Europeans view what's happening in the American government, like the speakers in this video?
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  690. I've been saying for months, Ukraine has to go after the launch sites and air bases that are the source of the attacks. It's just obvious.
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  691. The Baltic nations should form a federation. They are too small separately and have no strategic depth.
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  692. ​ @ph-free-blogger agreed 👍
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  693. 😊
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  694. This is the big question for me: Is Taiwan ready to fight like the Ukrainians? If they want support, they need to show they are committed.
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  695. Bad news for Europe if Trump wins
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  696. I noticed that too. She looks 17 years old.
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  697. Russian agents, provocateurs, infiltraters, and spies had to leave Ukraine. Unfortunately, some Ukrainians were taken to Russia by force. Altogether, that's a lot of people.
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  698. Thank you for pointing that out. Druze hold high ranks in the IDF and are represented in government. They are integrated into israeli society
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  699. So let's see if I get this right. India is an ally to Russia and depends on Russian weapons. But China and Russia are allies. China opposes India and the West, but India doesn't want anything to do with the West. How is that working out for india?
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  700. Definitely need a hotline. Would be a tragedy to start a war over something trivial. It could happen anyway but this spy balloon nonsense should be a warning the US and China need a de-escalation protocol.
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  701.  @fline2751  then why not pull out now so we can be safe and prosperous again. Kind of a no brainer
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  702. It's all about getting more clicks. Scary stuff attracts views.
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  703. It's a stalemate. You can spin it either way. I hope Ukraine will be successful but it could be a very long war. It might not end until Putin is removed from power because there is no exit strategy for him. Clearly the Ukrainians will keep fighting - they have no other choice. So yeah, every media outlet can tell a different story.
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  704. I don't think anybody really knows what the West would do if Putin dropped a low-yield tactical nuke in Ukraine. Exactly what options do we have? I hope the decision makers are thinking this through very carefully.
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  705.  @VirrealWorld  very dark humor 😑
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  706. I suspect covert influence campaigns by Putin's agents. This is exactly what he wants.
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  707. Poor guy is gonna suffer another "mysterious" death. Putin is purging more people every day.
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  708. Russia has no right to take ANY children out of Ukraine. They should be returned to Ukraine immediately. This kind of cruel morality is not acceptable in the 21st century.
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  709. This is really hard to watch. Such evil in the 21st century. Putin and his siloviki must be stopped. Too many Russians and Ukrainians have died. And now the children are being taken. What a nightmare.
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  710. I can understand why Russians don't protest out of fear of fines or jail time. But marching off to almost certain death in Ukraine because Putin commands it? Its like a cult of zombies
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  711. A lot more recognize that huge mistake than you may think.
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  712.  @DotHacker99  racist much?
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  713. If the West doesn't step up support for Ukraine the consequences will be tragic. The free nation of Ukraine would have to cede land to Russia, condemning the population to live under tyranny. Russia would totally destroy Ukrainian infrastructure and many, many soldiers and civilians. We have to write to our representatives and ask them to support Ukraine.
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  714. Sounds about right
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  715. Turkey needs to allow NATO ships into the Black Sea so they can escort ships with Ukrainian wheat out to the Mediterranean. I see no other practical economically viable solution.
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  716. The detail is great. The way you describe it - it's as close to being there as you can from the other side of the planet. Great work. Thank you.
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  717. Just have to keep up the resistance. The Hungarians freed themselves from the Soviets once before and they can do it again if they keep trying. Orban can be defeated. Wish you success in the future.
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  718. Odd choice, but the analogy works.
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  719. The "new world order" conspiracy warning is interesting. Looks like YT has a political agenda 🤔
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  720. Bad enough the EU has to put up with Hungary and Turkey. We don't need another ethnocentric autocratic country in the EU community.
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  721. Ukrainian ingenuity 😊
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  722. It's about time. Should have done it much sooner.
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  723. She is right about everything except the bit about weapons. The mass shootings aren't only due to the availability of weapons. Limiting access to weapons or certain types of weapons might help but it won't deal with the root cause of the shootings. Focusing only on weapons is an act of desperation.
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  724. Respect and admiration
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  725.  @annietang9599  Taiwan is rated as the most free nation in Asia. Our ties to Taiwan are based on shared values and rejection of the tyranny of China. Freedom means you can express yourself, be yourself, and choose your own government. It may not mean much to you but it is the central value of the free world.
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  726. Good summary. Well done 👏
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  727. Please not this again. How long will this go on? Enough already.
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  728. @Ynos Nonac  Kurdistan: the northwestern Zagros and the eastern Taurus mountain ranges.
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  729. Putin's paid trolls out in force. Waste of time. Just about everyone who watches this channel supports Ukraine and finds you trolls complicit in Putin's genocidal war. Go find a job that doesn't involve murder of civilians.
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  730. I hope he gets asylum. Brave guy.
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  731. Erdagon is going to pull a Trump insurrection move if he loses.
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  732. How can we make peace with China when it commits ethnic genocide? Wherever they take over, they destroy the local culture and murder anyone who resists.
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  733. But it's also about weapons. If the west gave Ukraine the right weapons they would push Putin's army out all the way. Check out Perun's channel for details.
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  734. Finally Ukraine getting what they need to push Putin's army out
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  735. The free world finally wakes up to the threat of China. Hope it's not too late.
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  736.  @cherylderue336  France today appears to be a successful democracy with basic freedoms. I've never been to France but from the outside it looks like the actions of the government reflect the will of the people. Could be wrong, no democracy is perfect, but over time it looks to me like France is moving in a positive direction.
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  737. What a brutal primitive society. Tragic.
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  738. Surprised so many comments support Putin. There were people who supported Hitler too but stopped once they knew what he was doing. I'd like to think they are all paid Putin trolls but sadly some people actually believe what they say.
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  739. Thanks! Great interview 👍
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  740. The people may want freedom and democracy but Putin's agents will interfere with the election and rig the results.
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  741. Crimea is strategically critical. Without Crimea in Ukraine, Putin will have an insurmountable advantage.
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  742. This only works if Ukraine gets Crimea
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  743.  @Krasnoye158  I would hope the US would stay out of it completely. It's a no-win situation with so many countries claiming the same areas. Taking sides would be foolish.
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  744. The US and India need to work together to compete with China. I know we've had a problematic history but I hope we can get past that and look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship.
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  745.  @Janoip  I am also a centrist. Unfortunately the loudest voices are the extreme left and extreme right. The center doesn't get much attention 😒
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  746. Napoleon ran into the same problem
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  747. He is correct. The outcome of the war depends entirely on the West providing weapons The Ukrainians have proven they can defend themselves if they have the resources
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  748. It's about time. They waited far too long.
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  749. They can't win on the battlefield so they use covert disinformation strategy to compensate. Hybrid warfare is still warfare.
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  750. Ironically, weapons will shorten the war and save lives. People living in Ukrainian territory will be free, those living in occupied territory will live in fear under tyranny.
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  751. If you are so sure Putin will win, then why is he worried about Western aid to Ukraine?
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  752. One of your best 👏
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  753. Gotta get some of these to Ukraine. Would definitely be a game changer. Their pilots are already training for the original F-15 so they should be able to pilot these too with not much additional training.
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  754. Good one 😅
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  755. It's really an information and influence war now. Whoever has more resources wins. If the free world keeps their promise to stand by Ukraine, they will win. Otherwise, they won't.
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  756. Putin is a smooth operator. Will be interesting to how that piece of propaganda is received.
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  757. Ukrainians👍
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  758. Ukrainians continue to surprise me with how well they adapt and even thrive in this dangerous world they live in. We can't let them down. They deserve all the support we can give them. Slava Ukraini! Heroyim Slava!
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  759.  @ALROD  I'm afraid America is moving in that direction. It's a popularity contest. Not that many people seem to care about how competent they are.
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  760. Seems like it's a choice between extremes. Where are the moderates? The same situation is happening all over the world. Not fair to those of us that just want someone competent to make thoughtful and reasonable decisions.
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  761. A sad day for Ukraine. Those guys are in for a world of hurt now that Putin has them. They will shot or imprisoned for life if a prisoner swap doesn't happen.
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  762. Europeans must think we are crazy. Like the "wild west" never ended. What can I say? It's an American tradition. I used to own an AR-15 for no special reason. It was light, easy to use, and looked cool. It was like the rifle I learned to use in the army. I got bored with it after a while and sold it back.
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  763. Their version of Trump 😒
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  764. The religious right in America would do what Egypt is doing if they had the power. Why must people insist on silencing people they disagree with?
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  765. Baffled that Putin makes up these absurd accusations and thinks the world will believe him. He doesn't get a pass for this. He needs to be called out for this 😠
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  766. Israel has to choose: allow a Palestinian state or give them the right to vote. What other options do they have?
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  767. What does Rwanda get out of this? The whole thing is bizarre. How did they come up with this?
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  768. I wonder how the Roma are treated in Russia...
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  769. No, my ancestors and their fellow citizens fought for a free and fair democracy in Israel. They did not fight for an autocratic theocracy controlled by the religious right.
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  770. He is correct, I agree. Stop telling Putin what we won't do - let him know nothing is off the table
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  771. Evil Putin 😈
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  772. ​@joshj6615 de-risking only affects a small fraction of total trade. The vast majority of products will continue to be traded.
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  773. Hopefully, we are waking up to this reality. The free world has always been slow to respond to emerging threats.
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  774.  @VajrahahaShunyata  I didn't know that. From what I've seen the Ukrainians will find a solution. Ukrainian ingenuity is remarkable 👏
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  775. If Putin can attack anywhere in Ukraine, block the Black Sea, and threaten targets outside the conflict zone then Ukraine has every right to strike at supply lines in Russia and ships in the Black Sea and the bridge to Crimea.
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  776. Amnesty international has been losing credibility for several years now. They became political and their leadership is too biased to provide balanced assessments.
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  777. I saw a video recently suggesting that Ukraine could keep fighting even without the US. All they have to do is hold out until Russia runs out of money to pay mercenaries and collapses under economic strain.
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  778. Belarus is de facto, a province of Russia. They are just as guilty as Russia.
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  779. Once Ukraine starts producing its own weapons, they will be able to defeat Putin without completely depending on the West. This is huge important news. Slava Ukraini!
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  780. Ukraine army: you need to after the airfields and launch pads in Russia where the cowards are destroying Ukraine from a safe distance. They are legitimate targets and you need to stop them now. Slava Ukraini!
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  781. So much theft going on. Stealing cars, ships, grain. Taking stuff from houses. We have every right to take frozen Russian assets and turn it over to Ukraine.
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  782. Its a tragic situation but the silver lining is that Putin has to divert military resources to Syria
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  783. They need to put power transmission lines underground like they do where I live.
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  784. Some day Ukraine will have to admit Bandera was not such a good guy. Americans are dealing with the shame of historic slavery, Ukrainians will have to deal with the brutality and treachery of Bandera.
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  785. This is the key to stopping Putin. Ukraine can do it!
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  786. So bizarre, looting and pillaging was something medieval armies did. Putin and his army are literally barbarians. I don't know of any war in my lifetime where this sort of thing was happening.
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  787. Putin is engaging in a hybrid war all over Europe and especially former Soviet colonies. It's not clear that membership in NATO would solve the problem. Members like Hungary might block a NATO response despite article 5
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  788. It seems to be a feature of tyranny that human life is expendable. Putin wouldn't care if a million Russians die in this war. The free world needs to step up and put an end to this. If Ukraine pushes his army out of Ukraine, Putin will lose power and, with any luck, will suffer a slow painful death.
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  789. I think the Ukrainian government doesn't understand how offensive this is. They need to have some western consultants help them out. All of them need some media training or they are going to lose a lot of goodwill and alienate a lot of their supporters.
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  790. Why return to poverty and violence when you can live comfortably in a welfare society? No, they won't go back.
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  791. They need to change the rules so they can expel a country from NATO.
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  792. The Ukrainian people don't want him to surrender. Life under Putin's rule would be hell on earth. I don't know where you are from but a famous revolutionary in my country said "give me liberty or give me death" and most of us still believe that way. I would never surrender my freedom. Never.
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  793. Putin is capable of any atrocity. I would be worried too.
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  794. Gotta do something about all these Putin trolls. They are the internet orcs.
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  795. It depends on the neighborhood. Nothing is locked up in the small town I live in, but when I visit friends in Oakland, California, everything is locked up tight.
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  796. Pushing Putin out of Ukraine will be good for the global economy. Allowing a tyrant to seize territory from another country is destabilizing.
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  797. Gonna have to come down a lot more before gas prices go down. Don't know why prices in the oil market are out of sync with prices at the pump.
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  798. People keep saying the dollar will be replaced. I keep saying its not going to happen. This is my response to everyone who trolls the dollar 😂 I told you so 😊
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  799. Sometimes you can't buy them at any price. Half the time I go to the store, there just aren't any to buy.
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  800. Not again 🥺 really don't want to go back to wearing a mask. Hopefully my booster shot will be good enough.
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  801. I noticed that too. Guess they're a lot more worried about bullets and bombs. Although I've heard that more people died from the Spanish flu in WW1 than the war itself.
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  802. I used to believe that but I'm not so sure anymore. If Donbas falls to Putin's army the people in that region will suffer under Putin's tyranny. Ukraine may have to give it up anyway but it would be a tragic outcome.
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  803. Looking at an Arctic map, it looks like Canada has the most exposure to Russia.
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  804. This channel is now under CCP control. They were independent before, but not anymore. Their content is no longer neutral.
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  805. 😆 it's not spin 😆 it's exactly what you said. 🤣
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  806. That was really interesting 👍
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  807.  @Emilechen  true, they aren't ready now but they could develop an effective military over time. They have the economic and human resources to do it. I'm just saying it's a choice they could make.
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  808. Maybe it's time to be a little pro-active if the Chinese keep pushing on Taiwan. Maybe some freedom of navigation exercises in the area. One day, all of a sudden, China will attack Taiwan without warning. It's inevitable. Be prepared.
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  809. @Chan Fat remember half of us are democrats and completely disagree with Sen. Cruz.
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  810. Ukraine 2.0, except it will take more time, more lives, and more money to push back the Chinese borg. There is nothing the free world can do about what goes inside the police state that is Chinese tyranny but we can stop them from enslaving their neighbors.
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  811.  @Eckh4rt  I'm sorry to hear that. I know it's happening all across Asia but I have no idea what can be done about it. It's like some giant slow moving unstoppable force.
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  812. Yes! I agree completely.
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  813. Do you think Russians would prefer the EU if it was easier to get a visa? There are 2 other Russian vloggers I follow that are in Georgia now. It would be interesting to see a vlog about what influences the choice of destinations Russians choose when they decide to get out of town.
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  814. Sadly reminds me of the MAGA crowd.
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  815. But it's common knowledge that the elections are rigged. Maybe it's important to make a symbolic effort.
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  816. I don't know if non-Americans understand how extreme the situation is. I've been voting since the 70s and I've never seen so much hostility between the parties. And if you try to be neutral both sides will condemn you. Not good, not good at all 😳
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  817. Just an FYI Roman: we don't really use the term "commie" anymore. That word was used during the McCarthy Era when innocent people were accused of being communist agents and were shunned and lost their jobs. It was not one of our finest moments 😕
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  818. I definitely support Ukraine but I also disagree with Zelensky on Russians leaving Russia. Dissidents escaping Russia were welcomed by the free world during the cold war so why not now? Seems odd that YouTube would care that much about opinions on this subject.
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  819. 🤣
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  820. @caleymckibbin2304  so you think American law restricts free speech as much as Russian law? I don't think so.
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  821. 😅😅😅😅
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  822. The far left and far right are easily influenced by Russian propaganda.
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  823. Just great. Two superpowers with seriously flawed leadership. This will not end well.
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  824. It's like a cult
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  825. Exactly 💯
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  826. Thanks! One of your best 👏
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  827. So true
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  828. This is how China operates. Resistance is futile. They will be assimilated. Slowly but surely China will absorb it's neighbors and silence any opposition.
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  829.  @atnfn  that makes sense as long as Russian leadership is rational but Putin has a lot in common with Stalin. I can't make any judgements about the conversation among yourselves but I would be uneasy living in Finland without NATO membership which pretty much guarantees you won't be attacked.
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  830. Dictatorships versus Democracies. Nuff said.
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  831. Well, that was different 😳 . Meta news. I like it 👌
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  832. People can say whatever they want. It's called freedom of speech. If I think your treatment of women is medieval I will say it.
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  833. If Ukraine gives up it's military they will cease to exist. Putin will erase every trace of them.
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  834. If nothing else it should make voters less inclined to vote for someone who tried to interfere with the peaceful transfer of power. The hearings are just providing evidence that this actually happened.
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  835. Paid Putin trolls are busy I see. They will lose their jobs after Ukraine starts hitting Russian airfields and launch pads in Russia. Cowards attacking civilians from safety in Russia.
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  836. Putin has made gains in the information war. His bot army is enormous. Infiltration, covert influence campaigns, massive propaganda.
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  837. Two possible outcomes. Hostages returned, situation goes back to normal. Hostages not returned or killed, apocalyptic.
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  838. If one side (Putin) uses assassination and covert operations, the other side (Ukraine) did not then that gives the unethical side and advantage. There are no constraints in modern war.
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  839. Societies that oppress women are doomed to fail. They deprive themselves of half of their human resources. Where women participate, Societies thrive
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  840. If India wants to be able to stand against China, it should accept US weapons and join the free world in its fight against tyranny.
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  841. Its obvious Erdagon is planning to eliminate the Kurds. Genocide.
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  842. Makes no sense that African countries wont support the free world while China and Russia treat them like crap.
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  843. China is much worse. Russia let's some regions have some autonomy. China destroys cultures and sends people to "re-education" camps. Only North Korea is worse than China.
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  844. Trump is not as rational as you believe. He's becoming unhinged.
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  845. I understand the Russian perspective, but the truth is that European nations have no interest in Russian territory. We can't be responsible for Russian paranoia.
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  846. Reminds me of Orwell's Animal Farm. Iran's leaders are becoming like the regime they replaced
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  847.  @chatnoir1224  that's actually a good idea. Like a DMZ that's a national park. Eco-friendly, it could be beautiful.
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  848. I'm impressed. Excellent coverage 👏
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  849.  EL CID  I've been thinking the same. Both are barely functioning democracies and both have failed to condemn Putin. I'm suspicious about where they stand in this situation.
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  850. People have been predicting the fall of the dollar for decades. It hasn't happened, and it won't happen, at least not in this century.
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  851. Watch Outlander much?
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  852. Trump and his co-conspirators committed treason by attempting to interfere with the peaceful transfer of power. Never in American history has this happened. They belong in prison.
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  853.  @massengineer7582  I think the mutual economic benefits in trade with Vietnam overcame whatever resentment there was. And we have a common rival in the region. I meant to qualify my comment to say within the last 60 years
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  854.  @radicalantitheist  of course. Putin's fake separatists infiltrated to make people believe his invasion had support but we know it's a lie. The locals are learning what it's like to live under tyranny and are now actively supporting the Ukrainian army.
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  855.  @johnrivers8617  I meant to say within the last 60 years and not including NATO.
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  856. Clarification: within the last 60 years and not including NATO.
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  857. The next guy to fall out of a window.
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  858. Funny paid Putin trolls pretending Russia is winning. It's getting harder to sell that lie every day.
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  859. Who cares if it's a proxy war? It's just whatever it takes to help Ukraine keep their freedom from tyranny. The free world must remain united against actors that violate the sovereignty of other nations and ignore the rules of international norms.
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  860. Putin's paid trolls jumped on this right away. They dont want Putin to send them to Ukraine to die.
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  861.  EL CID  it was a free and democratic nation before China took over. Now it's under CCP tyranny. Resistance is futile, they will be assimilated.
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  862. His assessment is correct but I doubt there is anything the US can do that will really change the situation. Fighting and killing is part of the culture in that region.
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  863. The religious right is a problem in every nation
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  864. Click bait
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  865. Putin's paid trolls are getting lazy. Identical text in different videos under different names. Cowards in troll farms where they don't have to fight. Be ashamed for the murder you promote.
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  866.  @user1qaz2wsx3edc  you mean after the pact he made with Hitler and the millions of people he starved to death and forced population transfer and the murder and imprisonment in the gulag of anyone even suspected of opposing his rule. Yeah, great guy.
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  867. Definitely Stalin - closest comparison by far
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  868. Putin hasn't learned from history. The US bombed the heck out of Vietnam and lost 50K dead and 300K wounded and made no progress at all. A determined nation with a world power supplying weapons (Vietnam was armed by Russia and China) is almost impossible to defeat.
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  869. Unbelievable, he is going to weasel out of this. What a snake.
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  870. @ajnz2420  it's the governments responsibility to stop doing business with him now. They were foolish to outsource critical programs in the first place. Hopefully, they learn from this.
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  871. They condemned him for his actions and recovered. They still had principles and integrity back then. I voted Republican a few times myself. But Trump has destroyed the Republican party, and they can't seem to break away from him.
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  872. The Republicans have thrown out the core principles that independent voters used to care about. I despise cancel culture, but I will never vote for Trump or anyone who doesn't believe in the peaceful transfer of power.
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  873. We need an alternative to Microsoft
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  874. Looks like Putin mobilized a lot more trolls. Cowards that don't fight but are complicit in Putin's brutality.
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  875. Ukraine didn't do it. The free world doesn't approve of political assassination. It's not in Ukraine's interest to do it.
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  876. Exactly 💯
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  877. Privacy is dead. The genie is out of the bottle. The global personal data market is far too big to regulate. Best to accept this and find other ways to minimize the risk to national security.
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  878. Republicans know Trump will lose, and yet they still fear him. Pathetic.
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  879.  @nenaaa1444  good point. Whoever wants to fire a machine gun should just join the army. In fact, I know guys who joined the army mainly because they like weapons. I'm open to whatever rules and regulations make sense. I was just saying honestly I didn't really have a reason to own an AR-15, I just wanted one and then I got bored with it and sold it back.
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  880. Some people buy the AR-15 because it's like the weapon they learned to use in the army. It's light and easy to use. I used to own one. Not saying they shouldn't limit access.
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  881. They must know Trump will lose if he wins the nomination. This is what happens when the extreme takes over. Democrats better pay attention too. There are a lot of voters willing to vote Republican if they return to the values they held when Eisenhower was president.
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  882.  @dotmarceo  her father promoted the idea of a Russian world and conquest. Putin took a lot of his talking points from him.
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  883. Putin is desperate. His trolls are busy today. Too bad trolls - Ukraine will push Putin's army out, and there's nothing you can to stop it.
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  884.  Alex Perez  ironic, that's what the extremist in Russia are saying. They want Putin to go all in with every thing they've got. Check it out yourself.
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  885. Should have been a lesson for the world. US couldn't win in Vietnam and then China couldn't win either. People fighting on their own land always have the advantage. Sucks to be in a proxy war but you do what you have to do to survive and keep your homeland.
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  886. Finland and Sweden 😊
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  887. Putin's paid trolls got really triggered by this. The troll farm is out in force today. Too bad it won't make any difference. At least the trolls have cushy jobs so their fellow citizens can fight and die for them.
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  888. They are producing weapons, but it's not easy when infrastructure is constantly destroyed. But they can only produce the small stuff. Tanks and planes require a huge military industrial complex
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  889. Putin
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  890. There is a danger in having one party in power. The Republicans need to dump Trump immediately and return to their classic principles so that we have an alternative to the Democrats.
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  891. They are fun to shoot. Nice lightweight, easy to use. Just not practical for anything else.
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  892. Pretty much. Light, easy to use. Old school style. Not very practical but good for target practice.
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  893. Putin's trolls must be so confused right now. They dont know which narrative they're supposed to spread.
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  894. That occurred to me also.
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  895. Interesting perspective. Fairly accurate assessment.
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  896. Not many good response options. I don't see an apocalyptic outcome but whatever happens the world will be substantially changed by this precarious situation.
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  897. Woke: intolerant, vindictive, virtue signaling, tribal, divisive, witch hunters. The new McCarthyism.
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  898. I hope the democrats dont screw this up. The infighting has to stop
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  899. I don't care who becomes the next president as long as it isn't Trump. That man is dangerous.
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  900. He may have been mislead at first but he probably has a pretty clear picture now. My guess is he keeps throwing more equipment and soldiers into Ukraine until he gets what he wants or Ukraine gets weapon from the free world and destroys everything Putin throws at them.
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  901. Yeah, why is Navalny still alive when other Russians are falling out of windows? I never understood that.
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  902. Putin controls the Black Sea. Ukraine needs long range weapons to take out his Navy.
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  903. I remember her from when she did finance news. She knew the subject matter really well. Now she knows the new subject. I bet she's crazy smart but downplays it to avoid being stereotyped.
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  904. @isailevilopez5134  like the terrorists murdered babies in Israel?
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  905. That's the kind of person we need in government and I think a lot of people would agree. So why can't we make it happen? Isn't democracy supposed to make that possible? Frustrating.
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  906. Yep. And I don't know why we hesitate. It could be over in a couple of months if we let Ukraine do what any country at war would do in their situation - go after the launch sites and airbases used to attack them.
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  907. Trump will cost us a lot of friends in an increasingly hostile world. He is the wrong man for this point in time.
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  908.  @RyzenShanks  the flooding blocks Ukrainian forces and requires them to put resources towards rescue operations. It was pure destruction probably because they know Ukraine would have taken control of both sides of the river.
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  909. Conspiracy theorists like idea that they know some secret that they are privileged to share some "shocking" truth. Like "hey guess what I found out, pay attention to me, I know something you don't. Best thing is to just ignore them and maybe they will stop their attention seeking behavior.
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  910. Those Russians in Bakmut are going to get slaughtered when Ukraine launches their counter offensive. I bet Wagner pulls out and leaves the regular Russian army to get killed.
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  911. China knows the US will stand with Taiwan. They won't attack until they think they can fight against the US too.
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  912. This is not the counter-offensive, Ukraine has something planned that no one will expect. I'm just guessing. No one really knows.
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  913. I wondered the same thing. They could have stopped it faster than anywhere in the world with their complete control of the population. Seriously, they could have ended it within months. 🙄
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  914. I didn't want to laugh at that comment but I couldn't help myself 🤣
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  915. Birds aren't real. We have evidence the government has replaced them with surveillance drones. You can see them charging up on power lines. They mark suspects with poop on their cars. Wake up America!
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  916. Long range weapons to destroy supply lines even if they are across the border. Destroy Putin's navy so Ukraine can export wheat. Ukraine has the human resources and will to fight, they just need more effective weapons and air power. Not so complicated.
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  917.  @Fieldsherbert  you are complicit in war crimes by repeating Putin's propaganda. You should be ashamed of yourself
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  918. The guy is a paid Putin troll. Don't waste your time.
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  919. Actually a pretty good idea 💡
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  920. Putin's army fights with no moral constraints. No distinction between soldiers and civilians. They maximize death and destruction with cruelty and malice. They are an evil in this world that must be stopped.
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  921. Chinese and Russian infiltration is huge. Unfortunately, we cried wolf back in the McCarthy era, and now no one takes it seriously.
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  922. Patrick Lancaster is a known paid Putin troll.
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  923. I strongly support the Kurdish people. Their middle east neighbors should be ashamed of themselves for the cruel treatment of the Kurds. Barbarians.
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  924. Putin seems ready to sacrifice an entire generation of young men. He is so obsessed with Empire that he just doesn't care.
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  925. Ukraine would suffer a lot more if they didn't get tanks.
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  926. Patrick Lancaster is a paid Putin troll.
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  927. Ukraine has to take Crimea. They will be vulnerable as long as Russia holds Crimea. And we know damn well Russia will try again if the dont win this time.
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  928. The was a great piece of journalism. Good work 👏
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  929. The Chinese borg are coming. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.
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  930. Birds aren't real! They've been replaced by government surveillance drones! Don't let the aliens distract you from the truth!
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  931. It's a good comparison. Ukraine will win eventually
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  932. The free world has far more resources than Russia and an economy that can recover from temporary set backs. Russia will not defeat Ukraine, it will lose.
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  933. True, but I ignore that and just listen to guest answers.
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  934. Speak for yourself. Most Americans believe freedom is worth fighting for. The Ukrainians aren't asking for troops - they are doing all the fighting, we are just giving them a chance to stand up against tyranny.
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  935. 🤪
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  936. Dad joke 🤪
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  937. ​ @alaska3300 stop believing Putin's propaganda.
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  938. Putin's trolls really don't like any suggestion that Russia is weak. They must be trained to look for comments that encourage Putin's neighbors to rise up against him.
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  939. Exactly 💯
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  940. No way Ukraine is going to give up Bakhmut. They will take it back. No doubt.
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  941. Putin can do whatever he wants. If he wants conscripts he can get them with or without declaring war.
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  942. We know about the surveillance transmitters bill gates put in the vaccines. Don't deny it 🥺
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  943. The only way Ukraine loses is if the West stops providing support. What would it say about the West if we stopped supporting Ukraine?
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  944. Birds aren't real! The government has replaced them with surveillance drones. Now we know the aliens are part of the plot! Believe it! I know you can 😄
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  945.  @kaiezesi6630  don't think there is for Starlink. It's mostly small stuff like a channel I follow we raised funds to buy a few drones. But every little bit helps.
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  946.  @kaiezesi6630  not at all, there is all different kinds of crowdfunding for Ukraine happening right now.
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  947. 😆 good one
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  948. Anyone but Trump is ok with me
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  949. It is a tough choice. Republicans put democracy at risk, Democrats push woke ideology and indoctrination in schools and corporations. I'm going to have to make democracy a priority and choke back vomit while I vote Democrat.
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  950. @King James  I agree. The pressure is on for Ukraine to push out Putin's army while they still have support. When support fades, Ukraine will have to cut deal with Putin. I wouldn't want to be a decision maker in Ukraine right now. The pressure must be intense.
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  951. She totally misinterpreted what he said, and then cherry-picked phrases from his speech.
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  952. Buy that woman a tank! I would definitely contribute if someone started crowdfunding for her.
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  953. Remember when MacArthur was removed from command?
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  954. Trump is the patron saint of bullies , cheaters, and fakers
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  955. Kissinger's appeasement strategy is responsible for allowing China to become so powerful and threatening. He ignored the oppression by the CCP of ethnic minorities in the Chinese empire. We can't let appeasement encourage Putin to conquer more territory and impose his tyranny on more people.
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  956. Your statement is exactly why gun control won't happen. It's an insult to responsible gun owners. Many people who own guns would favor some form of gun control but when they hear statements like that they naturally push back.
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  957. Well yeah, it's a version of a military weapon. That's what it's supposed to do. Not sure what this contributes to the debate. I owned an AR-15 for it's aesthetics and it's light and easy to use. Obviously not to shoot a person 🤪
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  958. Too bad he isn't running for president. I'd vote for him.
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  959. It's a D.O.S. attack. Jamming the signal. YouTube isn't designed to recognize it so it will keep happening until the comment section is useless.
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  960. It's a 'denial of service" attack. If YouTube can't deal with it the comment sections will become useless
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  961. I reported it to YouTube but they didn't do anything about it. Can't believe they don't recognize a DOS (denial of service) attack. It's so obvious.
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  962. Its like a denial of service attack. YouTube is too stupid to figure it out
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  963. China arrests the innocent while we allow Chinese "police stations" to intimidate Chinese American citizens. Its time we push back against this tyranny.
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  964. What kind of leader lets so many soldiers die for a piece of real estate. Putin is a heartless and cruel tyrant. The Ukrainians are fighting for their homeland - they don't have a choice, but Putin could pull his army out and stop the slaughter.
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  965. Like the Axis powers in WW2.
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  966. Ukraine should sell it expertise. No other nation in the world has real experience fighting a modern total war.
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  967. Russian and Chinese bots will never go away. They fight with agents of influence to destabilize their enemies. It's easier to infiltrate and destroy from the inside.
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  968. Putin would blow it up if he thought he could get away with it. Hopefully there are enough eyes on the facility to prevent covert sabotage.
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  969. I keep thinking of Daria (old MTV show) whenever I see her
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  970. I hope the free world can push back against this genocidal tyranny. A police state, mind control, surveillance system takes over wherever they are. Free will disappears. Its a nightmare.
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  971. Every time i hear this song i just want to jump up and dance
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  972. Flight attendants are not attractive young women any more. Mostly older or ordinary looking men and women. Boring. No reason to get excited.
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  973.  @roejogan2693  maybe proxy war between Putin and the West but not from the Ukrainian point of view.
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  974. There isn't anything "proxy" about it if you are a Ukrainian fighting for your existence and your freedom.
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  975. The part I really dont like is bailing them out with no consequences for the bank managers. It just makes them take more risks with other people's money. I dont know why we allow this to continue 😠
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  976. Propaganda. They get paid to make Russia look good.
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  977. Israel wasn't supportive for "practical" reasons. Maybe this experience will show that a moral imperative must prevail over practical considerations.
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  978. Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea are the big ones. The rest are little dictatorships all over the world. Two years ago I would have said "evil" is hyperbole but not anymore
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  979. I'm sure this is causing some of the power players in Russia to question Putin's plans. His obsession with Ukraine is having unexpected consequences.
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  980. I'm not sure concessions are a real option. Putin is obsessed with Ukraine, and he will never give up his ambitions for empire. I doubt he would agree to any compromise that leaves Ukraine with defensible borders.
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  981. @yurilytviak9066  Why childish? It's a thoughtful reflection. It's not a perfect comparison, but it makes the point.
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  982. Exactly. I love Ukraine and support them completely, but eventually, they will have to reconcile with that problematic past.
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  983. The "West" does not have just one point of view. I want Ukraine to win, but my government is indecisive and won't commit. Hopefully that will change.
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  984. Russian influence campaigns target the far left and far right very effectively. Unfortunately those groups have disproportionate power. Ukraine needs to fight back against this.
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  985. Good. Every police state trying to attack a free and democratic neighbor should pay attention. Looking at you China.
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  986. The only threat to Germany is Russia. Ukraine is diminishing the power of Russia. Be logical. Give the tanks to Ukraine so that Russia will be weak and no longer a threat to you.
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  987. I doubt the corporate autocracy supports what Putin is doing. It's bad for business. Putin's obsession with Ukraine is all on him alone.
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  988. I think we should give her a break. Given the world as it was when she was in power she did what seemed right at the time. The same is true for leaders in the US and other EU countries. Very few people anticipated the world as it is now.
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  989. The world must push back against the Chinese borg. Resistance is not futile, we will not be assimilated. No one should be forced to join the collective. Enforced conformity in a surveillance state is no way to live.
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  990. When China starts expanding it's territory it's going to be worse than what Russia is doing now. They CCP is a lot smarter than Putin.
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  991.  @DenisHavlikVienna  the are a member of an EU based organization. NATO is based in the EU, the North Atlantic region.
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  992.  @MetaView7  fortunately the West is aware of the problem and taking steps to deal with it. Checkmate. 😆
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  993. Not a good time to be an Alawite
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  994. Clearly Russia isnt a threat to NATO right now. But its easy to become complacent and let your gaurd down. Nobody thought Russia would invade Ukraine until the just weeks before it happened.
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  995. @edifier107  sheer speculation, I doubt they have any evidence for their guesses
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  996. Patience. WW2 took 6 years and cost far more in lives and money. If we just stopped holding back and gave Ukraine everything they need then Putin would be pushed out of Ukraine and we could end this a lot more quickly.
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  997. No doubt.
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  998. True. It's an open question whether Putin will ever achieve the same absolute control China and North Korea have over the population.
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  999. Turkey is not in the EU due to human rights violations and violation of Cyprus sovereignty. They engaged in illegal arms deals with Russia. They are no position to make demands.
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  1000. These big companies with investment and facilities in China are going to lose big time. China will copy their processes and won't need them anymore. Then China will nationalize their property. Suckaz 😅
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  1001. Turnabout is fair play 😏
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  1002. Maybe this is the wake-up call Germany needs to get their act together.
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  1003. Exactly what they should do. Target the Russian forces attacking Mariupol and get those civilians out of there before they starve to death
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  1004. Putin is FSB. Of course he is going to use FSB tactics. His army is a joke, but he knows how to destroy a country from within. It will take strong measures to keep Moldova a free and democratic country.
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  1005. He doesn't need military force, he has agents working covertly to overthrow the government.
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  1006. He doesn't need military force, he has agents working covertly to overthrow the government.
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  1007. Nothing compared to the Chinese Borg. Resistance is futile, China's neighbors will be assimilated.
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  1008. Putin can't win a conventional war but he knows how to infiltrate and take over a country from within. Its a war of influence and covert operations.
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  1009. I seem to remember the Russians tires made in China didn't last long. Wonder if their weapons are any good.
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  1010. He know he would lose if NATO troops were deployed. He would rather destroy the world, including Russia, than lose his colonial ambitions.
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  1011. ???
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  1012.  @nekoime8872  the genocide is well documented. Serbian officials were convicted of war crimes. Check for yourself if you doubt it.
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  1013. @Neko Ime  Kosovo exists because Serbia was committing genocide against the indigenous Albanians. Just like Putin wants to destroy the Ukrainians.
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  1014. What are they thinking? If they weaken their democracy with this legislation they will be making a big mistake.
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  1015. Good news. We need a strong Japan to help deter China from attacking its neighbors.
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  1016. 😄 the image that made in my mind 🤣
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  1017.  @dennyr989  it's a war of the free world, not just Europe. Tyrants can't be allowed to violate the sovereignty of free and democratic nations. If we do nothing it will only be a matter of time before we are directly threatened by the spread of tyranny.
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  1018. Hindsight is 20/20. What seems obvious now was not so obvious back then.
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  1019. Putin's bot are out in force. Only a fool would believe Putin actually backs Kamala. Trump loves Putin and will be easier to manipulate. Putin will stroke his ego until he gets what he wants
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  1020. Ukraine needs to destroy the Russian navy. The world needs Ukrainian agriculture. Putin doesn't care who suffers in pursuit of his obsession with Ukraine.
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  1021.  @notknown1  the CCP is smarter than Putin. They move slowly, covertly. They infiltrate and and take over from the inside. They will take small islands and declare ownership over the south China sea a little bit more every day. The free world won't see it coming and won't act until it's too late. Don't worry Chinese troll, you win.
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  1022. Their last chance for freedom and democracy. Too late now 😟 the CCP has absolute control of the surveillance police state.
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  1023. Solomon islands made their choice, we can't interfere. Too bad for them. China will infiltrate and eventually control them. Resistance is futile, they will be assimilated.
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  1024. Yet another reason to keep him out of office.
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  1025. At least people are finally learning some geography. When this war is over and we pivot to Asia the geography lesson will continue. The new players will be Japan, Australia, Korea, Vietnam, etc. New "besties" indeed 😀
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  1026. Captured Russians don't get murdered. Captured Ukrainians and foreign fighters get murdered. Not the same.
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  1027. 😂
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  1028. The Chinese Borg are patiently waiting for the best time to attack, but an attack is inevitable. Resistance is futile, they will be assimilated.
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  1029. Yes, that is exactly right. Could happen in a year, 5 years, or 10 years but it WILL happen eventually
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  1030. She was elected. Lukashenko is a dictator. Fascists 🙄
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  1031.  @IamHandsome4u  I'm sure they are doing exactly that.
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  1032. @gaung yu  business decisions effect the outcome of wars. Always bad for soldiers and civilians.
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  1033. The war has made nations realize they are vulnerable to countries they rely on for critical material and products. Interdependence is only viable in a world at peace. With China and Russia pursuing territorial expansion the free world needs to secure reliable sources elsewhere.
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  1034. Benign post deleted. I just said it was too bad it took a war to remove him and the religious right coalition.
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  1035. Does Erdogan care that Europe is annoyed with him for trying to profit from this? No one else is trying to get personal benefits out of it. Selfish little man.
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  1036.  @gagamba9198  but that was Abrams operating under good conditions with the enormous US military logistics and infrastructure for support. This is completely different.
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  1037. Turkey must be expelled from NATO.
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  1038. It's about time. Russia tried to keep it quiet and deny it happened. Glad the world is finally seeing it for the genocide it was, especially since Putin is trying to do it again 😡
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  1039.  @nzs316  what's wrong with Justin? I know nothing about your politics but from the outside he seems like a decent guy.
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  1040. Russia will become irrelevant, like North Korea. The 21st century is about China VS. the free world.
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  1041. It's an economic struggle. If the world stops depending on Chinese products they won't have the resources to fight and war can be avoided.
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  1042. Interesting piece but the title is pure click bait.
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  1043. The most accurate comment there is for this video. 👏
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  1044. I was surprised when I found out we didn't have close relations with India. Nixon was a fool to side with Pakistan in 1971. The same Nixon that started our dependency on China.
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  1045. India, with US weapons, would be equal to China in military power.
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  1046.  @peabase  obviously that's common knowledge. But Germany has been reluctant to realize it's full potential for obvious reasons. I'm just glad we're past that now.
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  1047. Had to laugh at that 🤣 even though I don't like making fun of them.
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  1048. Why didn't they shut then all down? Why leave one hot?
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  1049.  @RevivedSaiyan  they came close to succeeding once before. With Russia putting all it's resources into Ukraine Putin might not be able to squash them down. I wish all the countries Putin invaded would rise up (Georgia, Chechnya, Syria, etc.)
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  1050. It's about time! Ukraine has the right to target launch sites and airbases used to destroy their infrastructure and kill civilians.
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  1051. It will be a stalemate until Ukraine gets more and better weapons from the free world. Not complicated.
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  1052. More of Putin's work. Assad depends on Putin to kill his own people.
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  1053. Caught between the Klingons (Russia) and the Borg (China)
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  1054. Completely different. Japan and Germany are allies of nations in the free world but they aren't leading the charge. Neither of them would fight if it wasn't absolutely necessary.
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  1055. Agreed. China would like this to be long-term low intensity war to reduce the power of the free world. BUT, they don't to help Russia too much or it will escalate into a trade war against China because they aren't quite ready to invade Taiwan.
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  1056. Good piece. Different perspectives. Thanks DW
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  1057. In a war of attrition, it doesn't matter where the attrition takes place. This is just as good a place as anywhere else. If it wasn't happening there it would be happening somewhere else.
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  1058. @Blankarte  countries with free and fair elections, freedom of speech, a free press, human rights, and freedom from tyranny.
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  1059. It doesn't help Ukraine very much, but NATO is powerful enough to deter Russia from attacking a member of NATO.
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  1060. After watching A LOT of videos coming out of Russia, I can understand why we get the wrong impression about Russia's economy. Moscow, St. Petersburg and a few select places are barely affected, but the rural areas and most regions are suffering in abject poverty.
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  1061. She supported Trump. Compromised her principles. Don't see her getting past that.
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  1062. @The Paradox Destroyer if Trump gets elected the threat to democracy will be in America itself.
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  1063.  @mrrusik1993  these comments don't represent American opinions. Tbh, most Americans are apathetic , more interested in celebrity scandals and cat videos. Sure some people don't understand that Russians are not all the same but most of the people I know just think it must be a nightmare to live in a country where you can't say what you want and you're stuck with a ruler you don't like.
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  1064. Exactly!
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  1065. Time to switch to Signal or WhatsApp. Until they arrest the owners of those apps too...
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  1066. Moldova has a tough fight ahead. Putin is an expert in creating instability and covert activity aimed at overthrowing democratically elected governments. Just look at the trolls here in the comments - it's all part Putin's strategy.
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  1067. Putin isn't worried because his boy Erdogan is going to block it.
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  1068. His guest Konstantin is exactly right. I knew this was going to happen. Putin will recruit the poor and ethnic minorities to fight leaving the upper class out of it so they won't push back against him. So many pundits were saying the Russians would not let this happen but here it is and nobody is going to stop him.
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  1069. @ronaldgarrison8478  my bad 😔
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  1070. Blowing up the dam gives Russia a strategic and tactical advantage. Of course they did it. This is obvious.
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  1071. As an American I would be out in the streets protesting if the US ever tries any "pre-emptive" nonsense. NATO must be strictly defensive. It must never put soldiers on foreign soil.
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  1072. Lol 😂
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  1073. Putin can take over Slovakia but he can't defeat Ukraine.
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  1074. Moldova is doing what it must do to stop Putin's agents from creating chaos and taking over by an armed coup d'etat 😠
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  1075. It's ridiculous to think NATO threatens Russia. The only reason nations join NATO is because they are threatened by Russia. Everybody outside of Russia knows this. Tbh, I'm pretty sure Putin knows it too. He doesn't like Finland and Sweden joining because it means fewer target's for him to threaten.
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  1076. It makes sense that countries close to Russia are more at risk and therefore spend more.
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  1077. @hopfinatorischerkuchenkrieger  I don't really know about the German perspective. Is it the the same as the American perspective? You tell me. And obviously I don't speak for all Americans but I think a lot of us feel the same way. And a lot of us are annoyed that a small minority can block the will of the majority.
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  1078. @FrickingLunatic  actually it clogs up the pumps and filtration systems so it gets extracted at an early stage. I saw the way it works in one of my environmental engineering classes.
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  1079. There is a huge supply of hair if they need it. Tons of hair gets pulled out of wastewater every day. It interferes with wastewater processing so they have to take it out.
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  1080. @Утюжить Украину — ломать влияние США!  the more Russia attacks civilian targets the more support Ukraine will get from the West. Do you really want to play this game? Are you ready to let more people die for one man's obsession?
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  1081. The international community needs to allow Ukraine to attack the launch sites and air bases wherever they are, even if they are inside Russia. Calling Russia a terrorist state doesn't help Ukraine defend itself against drones and missles.
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  1082. This is the Achilles heal of open societies in the free world. Extremists on the left and right are vulnerable to influence campaigns and we cant stop them because that would infringe on freedom of speech.
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  1083. Absolutely. They go after both extreme left and extreme right. Extremists are vulnerable to influence campaigns.
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  1084. @milosstevanovic1377  This is no small difference of opinion. The choice between Putin's tyranny and a free world is fundamental. If you don't understand that, then please refrain from posting.
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  1085. No one knows how this is going to play out. Hollywood couldn't match this for drama. Yes I know people are getting killed but a pure fight for freedom in the 21st century up against a cruel tyrant? You can't make this stuff up.
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  1086. Putin has FSB agents making trouble and trying to bring down the government. His troll farms are busy trying to make people believe in pro-russian sentiment that doesn't exist.
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  1087. Ukraine needs to take Crimea soon. They should ignore the Dombas region for now. The window of opportunity is closing fast.
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  1088. Not quite accurate assessment of war economics. Check Perun channel for details and links to information sources.
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  1089. Not immigrants, infiltration by operatives creating separatist activity, then Russia comes in to "liberate"
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  1090. The Finns lost Karelia to Russia. Joining NATO will insure they dont lose any more.
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  1091.  @ИринаЛукьяненко-ь3ъ  i don't know which side of the argument you're on but that's funny 🤣
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  1092.  @-whackd  that money goes to Putin, the oligarchs,the silovoki, and the war machine. Some goes to infrastructure, but the people never see a dime of it unless they are shilling for the government.
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  1093. Except Ukraine isn't allowed to attack inside Russia. They can only fight on territory Putin took from them. Russia is free to attack everywhere in Ukraine.
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  1094. I don't know if that is the intent, but it is definitely the outcome.
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  1095. Russia is starting to look more like North Korea every day.
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  1096. Rich investors make money exploiting Chinese workers and the CCP takes a cut of the profits. Investors dont care about human rights or China's conquests. Its all about the money. If it means selling out the US to make more money then that's what they'll do.
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  1097. There are so many similarities to Churchill. Both depending on US support to fight a tyrant that came dangerously close to conquering them.
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  1098. She is still the best option for president. I will continue to support her until the day she wins or quits.
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  1099. The middle east is train wreck. I don't see what we can do there that makes any sense. Nothing we've ever done there turns out well.
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  1100. ​ @phat80  most of us in the free world don't see the Russian people as enemies. Putin and his minions are responsible for this. But if I lived in country with a border with Russia I would see the situation differently. It's natural to be angry with neighbors who want to control your country and take away your freedom.
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  1101. Agree
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  1102. Women all over the world do what she does. I'm not going to judge her.
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  1103. If done very gradually it might work
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  1104. I think you're right. By the end of 2023 500K sounds about right
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  1105. Privacy is gone forever. Resistance is futile. This is the new reality.
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  1106. This would be a good time for them to take back their territory. Russia is busy in Ukraine, this is their last chance
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  1107. Very good video 😊
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  1108. Virtue signaling to mask objectification of women. Woke hypocrisy at its best 😅
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  1109.  @SuperPlayz  my grocery store, shopping center, movie theater, car repair shop, and everywhere I get products and services seem to think it's real. Everywhere I go they want my cash.
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  1110. Bitcoin owners spam comments all over YouTube trying to create hype for the ponzi scam it is. When the value dropped recently the comments increased like they were desperate. Crypto has no basis in reality, it's imaginary value. Property, cash, bonds, equity in real companies, those things have real value.
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  1111.  @DotHacker99  I live on the small amount I get from social security and most of the members of my community are working class people. We vote in elections and choose officials that create the kind of law enforcement we want. Other communities can do the same.
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  1112.  @DotHacker99  the community is free to decide if they want law enforcement. They are free to choose the criteria for employment and methods of law enforcement. They are free to create a partnership with law enforcement or relate to them as an enemy. I wouldn't live in a community that despise law enforcement. My choice.
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  1113. It would amazing if they actually succeed. Much respect and admiration 👏
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  1114. DeSantis would win if he could beat Trump in the primary. Unless, of course, Trump tells his minions not to vote for DeSantis in the general election.
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  1115. Excellent analysis 👏
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  1116. Agree 💯
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  1117. Exactly. Now I don't have to post a comment. You nailed it 👏
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  1118. Israel will have take temporary control of Gaza to rescue the hostages. Assuming Hamas doesn't murder them, in which case the response would be apocalyptic.
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  1119. Yep, that sums it up concisely.
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  1120. Unfortunately Putin has convinced the majority of people in Russia that they are being threatened. The indoctrination has been going on for years.
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  1121. They would use tactical nukes if any region tried to secede. They know no one would try to stop them.
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  1122. Definitely. That's the most dangerous aspect of a collapse.
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  1123. This is one of your best. Excellent work 👏
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  1124. Just following the playbook of his buddy Putin.
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  1125. So true. I doubt this war would happen if Russia was a free and truly democratic nation.
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  1126. Easy solution: remove Erdogan from NATO. It's not a free and democratic nation anyway. He silences any opposition and is becoming an ally with Putin.
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  1127. Now Erdogan want to block Finland and Sweden from joining NATO. It's not clear why Turkey and Hungary are part of NATO if they are supporting Putin. Democracy and freedom are failing in both of those countries. It's not a coincidence.
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  1128. Such a huge mistake. We were so angry about 9/11 that we stopped thinking rationally. I hope we learned from this but I'm not so sure we will.
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  1129. Problem is that the Kremlin has FSB agents everywhere that would target the leadership of any group that wants to secede from the federation.
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  1130.  @zanaahmadi123  I doubt the US will ever put their military back to the Middle East again. It never turns out well and nothing worth fighting for.
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  1131. When the colonial powers defined middle eastern borders they failed to recognize the Kurds potential as a nation. The Kurdish population is split among several countries that will never give up an inch of territory. They don't stand a chance. The nations they live in will always see them as threat and try to kill them.
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  1132. The only one that matters is China. All of the others are only loosely connected or insignificant bit players
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  1133. I agree with everything you said. 💯
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  1134. Yeah, I wonder about that too 🤔
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  1135. Perun is the most accurate and comprehensive analyst on YT on this subject. But I still like to hear other perspectives.
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  1136. Ukraine almost has the weapons it needs to win and if they can sustain their determination they will win. But it will come at a cost of enormous loss of life. Putin is evil.
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  1137. We went head to head with Putin and we blinked. It's all retreat and defeat from now on.
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  1138. Nikki is the one. The only candidate with solid common sense and good reasoning.
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  1139. Russia doesn't need to attack Moldova to destabilize the country and enable a coup with ties to Russia.
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  1140. Russia by itself may not be a threat, but with support from China, they will be very dangerous.
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  1141. The danger is infiltration, destabilization and FSB attempts to overthrow the government from within. Putin would be crazy to use the military (article 5)
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  1142. Don't know how this will play out in Ukraine but I seriously doubt the Russian people will stop Putin. Only the poor and ethnic minorities will be conscripted. The middle and upper class will find ways to avoid the draft and do nothing against Putin. They have been passive and apathetic for so long they don't know what to do.
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  1143. Doesn't seem like a real democracy. Limited free press, locking up the opposition. I doubt this is a free and fair election.
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  1144. Putin and the Taliban. Not surprised, they both believe in tyranny and absolute control of the population. Ruthless killers.
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  1145. Russia will soon be like a larger version of North Korea. Production shifted to weapons manufacture while the Russians sink into poverty.
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  1146. Maybe turn off comments. The channel is being targeted by Putin's paid trolls.
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  1147. China says they want peaceful reunification, but they complain when Taiwan arms itself. Obviously, they plan to take control by force.
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  1148. Ukraine will win eventually. No doubt about it. Slava Ukraini! Heroyim Slava!
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  1149. China and Russia exploit the African nations and still they hate the free world nations. Fine, lets see how they do without the billions of dollars of financial assistance from the free world nations.
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  1150. That's really a low blow to mine where food is grown.
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  1151. I despise Putin for all the death he caused. Evil has a name 😡
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  1152. Agree. Cut off the head of the snake and the tail will die. Putin has nothing if Ukraine takes back Crimea.
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  1153. All of these comments are basically correct but I wonder if the Ukrainians have a plan to turn this into an advantage. They have shown a lot of ingenuity in this war and I'm sure their military planners have thought this through.
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  1154. Excellent discussion! Important subjects explored very effectively.
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  1155. The West has to go all in with weapons if they really want Ukraine to push Putin's army out. This slow increase in support is just going to cost more Ukrainian lives. Give them long range weapons so they can cut off supply lines and strike deeper into Russian positions in occupied lands.
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  1156.  @ithinkthat  Wow. You aren't a troll. You're a conspiracy theorist. 77th brigade? Really? Didn't see that coming 🤣
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  1157. @shamanahaboolist  No. Because it is a fact that most people support Ukraine. To pretend otherwise is pure propaganda. It is a lie that Putin wants people to believe. And people that spread those lies to support Putin's genocide against the Ukrainian people are complicit in his crimes.
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  1158. So you don't believe Putin has troll farms spreading propaganda? A large majority supports Ukraine, so why so many pro-Putin comments? It doesn't add up.
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  1159. Judging by the comments, Putin has increased the size of his troll farms. He may be struggling on the battlefield, but his supporters are getting better at spreading propaganda and appealing to the self-interest of those who want cheap oil.
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  1160. Can't assume Putin will be removed. He has an iron grip on power in Russia. All this speculation is wishful thinking. But I don't see how he can win in Ukraine. Western weapons and Ukrainian effectiveness can defeat anything Putin throws at them. Even mobilization won't help Putin at this point and if he drops a nuke the retaliation will end any chance the Putin will keep any territory.
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  1161. Yikes! Putin's bots are working overtime. No worries, most of us support Ukraine. The comments are not representative.
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  1162. Lot of comments from paid Putin trolls. Doesn't matter, indoctrination will fail in a world where information flows freely. You can't silence the truth forever although Putin is definitely trying hard to do so.
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  1163. Yeah, sacrificing your children for Putin's obsession with empire 😒
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  1164. I'm suspicious of Turkey and Hungary. Why are they so friendly with Putin? Maybe because they are both autocratic with poorly functioning democracies that have found ways to silence opposition just like Putin. It's time to ask why they are in NATO if they don't share our values.
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  1165. Why is Turkey and Hungary in NATO if Erdogan and Orban are allies with Putin? Two autocratic nations with poorly functioning democracies and suppression of the opposition are out sync with the rest of NATO.
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  1166.  @teggsy2165  yes but how does that help if Turkey and Hungary are allies with Putin? Two autocratic nations with poorly functioning democracy and suppression of the opposition don't seem like good partners. They need to decide if they really want to be a part of the free world or not.
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  1167. This was important to Putin. You can tell by all the bots he has working on this. Infiltration, covert influence campaigns, subversion from within. This is the kind of war Putin does well.
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  1168. I wonder if China is secretly happy to watch Russia and Western powers fighting it out while they grow stronger. It may look like China and Russia are allies, but they were adversaries once before and could be again. With the war driving Russia into poverty, China can easily absorb them. Resistance is futile, they will be assimilated.
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  1169. Putin really expanded his troll farm. Putin's paid trolls are all over the place. He is learning a lot from China.
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  1170. The brits are really tough on their leaders. It's good to hold them accountable but don't you think they should be given at least a few months before you kick them out?
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  1171. I wonder if the UK and EU countries have reproductive rights. It's shameful that the US allows the religious right to dictate how everyone else must behave 😕
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  1172.  @johnanthonylucock7833  it's exactly those kinds of lies that are creating the problem. Trump people want to win so bad they will break our democracy to get what they want. They don't care if they destroy the country in order to take power.
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  1173.  @johnanthonylucock7833  votes count, crowds and mobs do not.
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  1174. I work the polls during most elections and I can tell you we have free and fair elections in America. The problem is that Trump didn't like the results so he tried to seize power despite losing. This has never happened before. If we don't condemn this kind of behavior we are going down and probably taking the world down with us.
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  1175. They need to fight fire with fire. Track down Putin's agents and stop them before they can act.
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  1176. Moldova is in danger as long as it remains outside the EU and NATO. Putin views neutral neighbors as legitimate targets.
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  1177. That would be so bizarre if the Wagner group had any degree of success.
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  1178. Reminds me of that board game "Risk"
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  1179. If China attacked Australia, the US would throw its full military power to stop it. No hesitation, no doubt. Even a blockade would bring a powerful response from the US if Australia wanted it.
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  1180.  @ColorPandora  I only know what I see in the media. Very kind and compassionate people and willing and ready to fight if they have to. But I suppose I'm only seeing a part of the reality. Are the Polish people beginning to resent the "circus" atmosphere? I saw a few comments elsewhere from Polish people saying they didn't like their autocratic government. Tbh, I have no idea what Polish people are really thinking or maybe they are divided like American Republicans and Democrats.
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  1181. The best outcome for the US would be for the various countries resolved competing claims and unite with the US to resist Chinese expansion. Probably won't happen but I think the goal is fairly straightforward.
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  1182. Hmmm... maybe....
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  1183.  @aol8166  don't care about religion, believe in a free market economy, and dislike people who make judgements about other people when they know nothing about them.
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  1184.  @aol8166  nope. Don't like "woke" and don't like Trump.
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  1185. I saw that video too. Its never been clear to me just how independent Russia's neighbors really are. How far can they go before Russia steps in and crushes them.
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  1186. Complete agree!
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  1187. The small group that has the power in Russia would get rid of Putin long before the military would rebel against the Kremlin. No way would they risk the chaos that would create.
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  1188. Putin's bots working overtime in the comments.
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  1189. Get ready for higher taxes for this payout to somebody (not you). Just cut back your expenses so someone else gets a little something extra. No big deal.
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  1190. Putin's thugs did it. Doesn't like the pro-war bloggers who think he is incompetent 😏
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  1191. This is a natural alliance. Why is Erdogan against it? Come to think of it, since Erdogan is so close to Putin why is Turkey in the alliance at all?
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  1192. Orban is Putin's boy. He does what the Kremlin tells him to do.
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  1193. This is lie. There is video evidence she was killed by Palestinians by mistake.
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  1194. Brinksmanship. Who will blink first?
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  1195. Must be tough for all those people and paid Russian trolls to keep saying Ukraine will lose. Can't deny the obvious success by Ukraine. No reason for a "negotiated settlement" when Putin's army is pushed out of all occupied lands.
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  1196. Putin starts losing ground so he attacks the civilians from a safe place in Russia. Ukraine should strike launch sites in Russia to stop them from killing civilians. Putin has become a terrorist 😡
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  1197. I don't why they even bother, nobody is going to believe annexation with Russia is what Ukrainians want. It's seizure of territory plain and simple.
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  1198. Why is Erdogan in Turkey the only country taking advantage and making demands?
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  1199.  @contemporiser  it looks like Poland is what it would be like if American Republicans took over. Similar beliefs and strategy. Just have to vote them out. Maybe find opposition candidates that Polish voters can support. I don't know, just an outsider from abroad trying to understand.
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  1200. Ukraine needs to pick up the pace fast. This is unsustainable. Gotta start blasting Putin's supply lines, airfields and launch pads inside Russia if necessary. Otherwise Putin is going to destroy the whole country.
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  1201. He is a paid Putin troll
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  1202. Getting more difficult for paid Putin trolls to say Ukraine can't win. It's happening and no amount of propaganda can stop it. Slava Ukraini!
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  1203. Give it up Russian trolls 🙄 admit defeat and leave. Putin is sending your fellow citizens to die in Ukraine. Is that what you really want? Today Kherson, next Donbas, and finally Crimea, all will be Ukraine 🇺🇦 😀
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  1204. @hcha7479  apparently favored by half the world population. Unfortunately, a free country can easily become a tyranny, but it's almost impossible for a tyranny to become free.
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  1205. Let's get this war over with. Send Ukraine everything it needs, and the war will be over in months. This drip at a time supply is just costing more lives.
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  1206. If Russia can't launch a major offensive by February 24th, then you will know they can't win.
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  1207. So Orban wants to consume Russian hydrocarbons while the rest of Europe suffers?
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  1208. So are these being deployed in large enough numbers to make a significant difference in Ukraine? I'm not a weapons guy so I'm not well-informed about this stuff but this is the first I've heard of this weapon. Edit: you actually answered this question, please ignore 😒
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  1209. If we had decided to send troops to Ukraine there would be a LOT of enlistments.
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  1210. I'm not sure what the solution is, but I agree Poland is at risk. I hope they succeed in creating a strong defense.
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  1211. The NRF is a useful "speed bump" while the free world organizes a response. We have state of the art intelligence now so a "surprise attack" is very unlikely. Just look how long it took for Putin to position his troops and even then he couldn't take Kiev.
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  1212. If the West is only supplying enough weapons and support to maintain parity then the Ukrainians can only win by fighting smarter. They've proven to be very resourceful so far so I think they have a good chance of pushing Putin's army eventually.
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  1213. Seems like the distinction between a tank and an IFV is blurred when an IFV has features you would expect in a tank and vice versa.
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  1214. Just in time. I'm not so sure the US could stand up to China without help.
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  1215.  @Emilechen  Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan probably don't want to assert leadership. It would be seen as a "provocation" by China. They are in an unofficial alliance with the US - and interdependent group of nations.
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  1216. South Korea and Taiwan also.
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  1217. 🤣
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  1218. Putin's bots need to get more creative. Same Putin narrative each time. Sorry bots, you have to admit you didn't see this coming 😂
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  1219. Excellent review. We'll done 👏
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  1220. I would like see a video about what options the west has if Putin drops a low yield tactical nuke on Ukraine. How do ground troops respond to a tactical nuke?
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  1221. The few remaining Vietnam vets remember war. But you're right the vast majority of Americans have never known war.
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  1222. @random dude  not so much anymore. Now it's China going after its neighbors like the Borg. Resistance is futile. They will be assimilated.
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  1223. US depleting stocks was click bait. The only weapons we were low on were infantry anti-tank weapons which aren't really an important part of our system of weaponry. Check out Perun videos for details.
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  1224. Ukraine has take back Crimea asap. It's now or never. The Donbas can wait. Indefinitely.
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  1225. Problem is that without a significant victory, the free world will be less inclined to keep sending weapons. Even now the odds of getting Crimea back are slipping. It's pretty much now or never IMHO.
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  1226. Not sure about Gaza and the West Bank, but the Golan Heights were kept as a strategic necessity. The terrorists were using it to bomb Israelis at lower elevations. Israel needed the Golan to be in a better position to prevent attack from Syria and Lebanon, mostly from Hezbolla.
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  1227. Ukrainians just crossed into bucha - guess those tanks dug in didn't stay long. The outcome of this war entirely depends on what kind and how much weaponry the West provides. We have weapons that could take out Putin's navy. This is what it all comes down to.
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  1228.  @clockhanded  I follow both of those you mentioned but this channel has so much more detail. I haven't seen anything like that part about exactly what's going on around Kiev. Right down to tank placements and battle lines at the river. I'm like yeah, ok, that clears up a lot for me. Nobody else shows that kind of detail that I'm aware of.
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  1229. Cappy out of his comfort zone. Kudos for a bold move. Great report 👏
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  1230. I still think the outcome depends entirely on how much money and weapons the West is willing to provide.
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  1231. An accurate assessment is necessary even if we don't like the conclusion. Would like to hear you speculate about what might actually work against Putin
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  1232. I don't think there is any doubt that Russia will eventually defeat the organized Ukrainian military but what interests me is the resistance that will follow. The Afghans succeeded without conventional warfare against the Russians and the Americans. I'm not seeing it yet. No Molotov cocktails being used, no IEDs, and no armed resistance in cities that have been captured, just non-violent demonstrations. No judgement here, just trying to understand. At this point it's not about conventional war, we already know the Russians are committed, no matter how much it depletes their military machine. They real question is whether or not they can hold it after the organized Ukrainian military is defeated.
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  1233. Perun is by far the most reliable source. Objective, lists his sources, etc. Very detailed long videos but worth watching all the way through.
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  1234. No, this is different, not politics as usual. If Netanyahu succeeds it will fundamentally change how government works in Israel.
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  1235. Split evenly
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  1236. Not really, it cost them the moral high ground. I don't support them as much as I did before they failed to support Ukraine right away, and now they are moving in an undemocratic direction.
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  1237. Well said!
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  1238. Russia wouldn't attack Israel directly if it was ever inclined to do so. It would be a proxy war, with Iran and Syria backed by Russia. They would lose, of course, and they probably know that.
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  1239. Chinese population is controlled much more than in Russia. They have extensive surveillance and citizen behavior tracking that Putin can only dream about.
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  1240. The irony is that the Ukraine war was a wake-up call for the free world. Caused us to ramp up production and pay attention to the threat from China. Cappy is right, the window of opportunity for China is closing. We've got this.
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  1241. Yep, it's all about getting more clicks.
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  1242. Yeah, that's my take on it too.
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  1243. Erdogan is suspiciously close to Putin. Maybe Turkey doesn't belong in NATO anymore.
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  1244. 😆 good one 👍
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  1245. 😆
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  1246. I wonder how long it's going to take for Putin to realize he can't defeat Ukraine. As long as they don't have to put boots on the ground the West is going to keep supporting Ukraine. The Ukrainians are fiercely determined to fight and will never give up as long as they get support from the West. The only thing that Putin has done is to make Russia poor and weak.
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  1247. What a waste. Putin must be defeated completely so he can't do this again.
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  1248. 😆 yes, we've heard it all before. Do you really think anybody takes you seriously? 🤣
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  1249. Solomon islands will fall to China. Resistance is futile, they will be assimilated.
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  1250. Confirmation bias - people will believe information that confirms the worldview they currently have.
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  1251. Ukraine has emerged as a transformed nation. Ironically, Putin has unified Ukraine and made them better than they were before
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  1252. Europe is now drastically reducing it's use of hydrocarbons. This is what we are being asked to do. Let's see how it works out.
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  1253. Russia is regressing. It's like some third-world country that can only sell oil and happens to own nukes.
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  1254. Maybe Georgia should ask the escaping Russians to join them in pushing Putin's army out of the territory he took from them. If they are going to live in Georgia they have to prove their loyalty.
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  1255.  @Peyp59  not a big fan of Greek politics either 😒
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  1256. I thought Turkey was a democracy. What's going on?
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  1257.  @glenngilbert7389  and that would justify an attack against French civilians? France would accept revenge as fair play?
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  1258. I'm a secular atheist myself but I don't understand why it's so important to ask people to conceal the customs of their religion. People wear a wide variety of clothing anyway, usually expressing some personal style and we approve of that diversity. And yet if that style expresses personal beliefs that are classified as religious then it's forbidden? I understand the desire to integrate people into the culture but a completely homogeneous society is probably unattainable anyway (and perhaps not even desirable)
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  1259. Indoctrination to produce more cannon fodder.
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  1260. Thanks for the explanation. Not surprised, China is clearly not neutral.
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  1261. Like nails on a chalkboard when people mispronounce that word.
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  1262. @ZDF  I hope so. It's hard for us outside Georgia to know for sure
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  1263. I think the Georgians are split on what they want to do.
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  1264. ​ @AbuBawa-sw1ut  like Cain and Abel
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  1265. Agree completely !
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  1266. Putin can't win in a fair fight
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  1267. 🤣
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  1268. I thought erdagon would rig the election, but now I'm thinking Putin will be the one rigging the election 😮
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  1269. Remember the Holodomor, the first genocide against Ukrainians.
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  1270. Ukraine can't afford corruption right now. It's important to put a stop to it as much as possible.
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  1271. Most Ukrainians that speak mainly Russian come from southern Ukraine that Putin's army has destroyed and forced men to fight for them or get shot. I wouldn't condemn them for leaving.
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  1272. So.. it's a democracy without freedom of expression? I'm not sure how that works.
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  1273. Ironic, it used to be the far left supported the USSR and now it's the far right supporting Russia.
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  1274. An alliance of dictatorships. Deja vu.
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  1275. @azyx100  de-risking only applies to items that give China a military or strategic advantage. Unless you are a producer or consumer of those items, you won't be affected.
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  1276. I guess they dont value freedom and democracy very much. Either that or Putin has succeeded in his efforts to infiltrate, destabilize, and engage in successful covert influence campaigns.
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  1277. People say we need Turkey because of their strategic value, but if Turkey is allied with Russia, that means nothing. Remember that Turkey sided with the central powers in WW1 and the Nazis in WW2. With friends like that who needs enemies? Remove Turkey from NATO now!
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  1278. Obviously the fate of Ukraine depends on the US election. Harris would continue as Biden did and Trump would abandon Ukraine (and every other nation that depends on the US to help them)
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  1279.  @eh1702  you are probably right from a tactical point of view. But strategy in this war has to include the perceptions of the West. Evacuation of Mariupol by Ukraine would be viewed as heroic and likely increase support for Ukraine. I know it sounds cynical but I'm really worried the West will lose interest and forget this is a fight for a free world.
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  1280. Finally! This is great news. Slava Ukraini!
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  1281.  @mickowens9839  if you support Putin then go ahead and watch his videos. It will confirm what you already believe.
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  1282. Lancaster is a paid Putin troll. It's all propaganda
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  1283. It's time for Ukraine to start attacking airfields and launch pads in Russia. Putin is destroying Ukraine from the safety of Russia because the cowards can't win on the battlefield. Slava Ukraini!
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  1284. Ukraine needs weapons that can destroy Putin's naval forces. If the West wants Ukraine
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  1285. The west needs to ramp up support immediately. It's now or never. Ukraine needs to push out Putin's army as fast as they can. This is a dangerous development.
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  1286. Ukraine is going to slaughter those mobilized troops as fast as they arrive. Unbelievable that Putin would sacrifice his own people for his insane obsession with Ukraine. And if he drops a nuke US and NATO forces are going to push his army all the way out of Ukraine. So much loss of life for an inevitable outcome. Putin is pure evil, no other way to describe him.
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  1287. I disagree on one point. I think the war will end if Putin is removed from power. His obsession with Ukraine is probably not shared with the oligarchs
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  1288. Russia has access to the Black Sea through ports it controls on Russian territory. See map for details.
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  1289. Putin's army is destroying everything they can with artillery bombardment because they are going to run out of infantry willing to fight. Ukraine can and will take back their country. Slava Ukraini!
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  1290. I would drink too if I was being led to my death and there is no doubt most of them will die.
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  1291. This is what Russians do when the conquer territory. Kill or imprison all opposition, deprive the locals of resources, relocate the native population and replace them with Russians. They have been doing this for centuries. Historical fact.
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  1292. Another reason to take back Donbas - Ukraine will make quality products there, Russia would just crush the people under tyranny and steal everything for the oligarchs.
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  1293. Ukraine is doing well on the battlefield, now just hope they succeed at the negotiating table. Slava Ukraini!
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  1294. Got a good laugh on that one 🤣
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  1295. I don't understand why that huge convoy hasn't been attacked. They are just sitting there. Think outside the box. I came up with half dozen crazy ideas that might work. Maybe I'm just being naive and I don't know the practical realities. It's just so frustrating to watch
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  1296. Covert influence campaigns, subversion, and infiltration are just as dangerous as military conflict. The free world needs to wake up and understand Russia and China are already at war with the free world.
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  1297. How much is Putin paying you to troll this channel ?
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  1298. Please don't blame them for asking. They are fighting for their lives, freedom, democracy. We know the West isn't going to set up a no-fly zone but they are desperate. Just imagine how you would feel if bombs were exploding all around you
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  1299. Agree
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  1300.  @reubenj.cogburn8546  I heard an American general who thinks the Russians will "culminate" within 10 days but I'm not sure if enough weapons will get through (and training of the Ukrainians) in time. Does not look good right now.
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  1301. Nothing about this war makes much sense to me. I remember every war since Vietnam and it was clear what both sides were driving at and how they were going about it but not this one. I can only assume there is a lot going on we just do see. Slava Ukraini!
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  1302. Ukrainian government: IMHO any peace deal has to include "pre-war boundaries" except maybe most of Donbas. The West will relate to the idea of pre-war boundaries. Putin has to get something or he won't leave so you may have to let of most of Donbas region. And we can see you don't need NATO as long as the West provides weapons so you don't really lose anything by giving up on that. I hope you can push the Russians back so they are forced to make a deal. Slava Ukraini!
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  1303. Paid Putin trolls are busy today. They are complicit in the crimes of Putin's army.
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  1304. You need to be thinking about asymmetric warfare. Infiltrate captured cities and do some damage, inflict some hurt on the Russian puppets and collaborators they put in charge. Use some of those Molotov cocktails you've been making. Force them to divert more troops hold captured territory. Look at the Iraq occupation for examples.
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  1305. Putin just couldn't allow a successful free democratic country to make his own people wonder why they couldn't be successful too. Success in Ukraine is necessary to bring Putin down once and for all. Slava Ukraini!
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  1306. It's a good start. Eventually Ukraine will have to produce most of its weapons by themselves.
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  1307. They've been doing this for centuries. Looting and pillaging, replacing native populations with Russians. Barbarian conquerors.
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  1308. Land for peace wont work. Remember Hitler and Sudetenland
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  1309. Where are they going to keep tens of thousands of these people? I sure hope some humanitarian organizations are going to help take care of them. And even if they wanted to deport them what country would take them? This situation is absurd.
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  1310.  @tonymaries1652  the reality is Putin has to come away from this with something to show for it. The separatist regions have always been problematic for Ukraine and Crimea is already lost. I get your point about self-determination but what other choice is there?
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  1311. Australia should be more confident. If the Ukrainians can kill Russians at a 1 to 5 ratio I'm sure the Australians can punch above their weight class. Go Australia! The US has your back 👍
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  1312. Israel will have to temporarily take over Gaza to rescue the hostages.
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  1313. If Russia took over Alaska, would we accept a ceasefire?
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  1314. Yeah, I'm seeing a lot of recycled footage on all of the channels. With so much press I'm disappointed we're not getting a broader picture.
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  1315. Complicated 🤔
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  1316. Had funds in Pimco years ago, sure glad I don't now.
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  1317. Excluded from EU for human rights violations. Prohibited arms deals with Russia. Violation of Cyprus sovereignty. Blocking entry of Finland and Sweden. With friends like that who needs enemies?
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  1318. It plays out like this: US companies invest in China and can't get their money out. They build manufacturing plants and China copies their process and closes foreign plants. The companies get bailed out by the government, and we the people pay the bill. Been there, done that.
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  1319. So pathetic to see posts all over social media promoting crypto. Desperate to hype it because they're holding worthless assets as the ponzi scheme scam crumbles. Kept my funds in property and solid equities and doing just fine 😄
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  1320. It's never been clear to me how Ukraine decides to choose between recovering the coastal region versus Donbas. Putin is never going to retreat from Donbas but how much does he care about the coastal region? Ukraine needs access to the sea for economic reasons which I would think is a priority.
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  1321. Yes, exactly!
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  1322. Putin is Stalin 2.0
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  1323. More like the Alamo 😟
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  1324. Subtitles? Volume issues?
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  1325. Taiwan is a friend an ally. Of course we would help defend them. Doesn't matter if Biden says so or not.
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  1326. The internment camps were a shameful episode in America history. I hope we never forget the war hysteria and racism that allowed it to happen.
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  1327. Putin's trolls are working overtime here. Karma's a bitch, supporting a genocidal ruler like Putin is not in your interest.
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  1328. This is how Russia and China operate. Resistance is futile, they will be assimilated.
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  1329.  @Xrey-ek5sh  just look at what China has done in Tibet, in Hong Kong, against the uygers, and in the South China sea. Ethnic cleansing, human rights violations, suppression of democracy and freedom. China has been extending it's control in the region for decades. The US has changed, it avoids force, tries to find diplomatic solutions. But if a free sovereign nation is threatened we will come their defense.
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  1330. Just a reminder that the Asia Pacific region is not safe from Chinese Imperialism. It's only a matter of time before they feel bold enough to seize control of the south China sea.
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  1331. The CCP spammers are at it again YouTube isn't doing anything to stop it. I've been reporting it with no success so far. Maybe if more people reported they might do something about it. I'm more than willing to engage with people having different points of view but CCP just wants to silence everyone everywhere. This is the fundamental difference between the free world and ruthless dictatorships.
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  1332. Hong Kong is being assimilated by the Chinese Borg. Resistance was futile.
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  1333. Wouldn't be surprised 🫤
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  1334.  @Emilechen  of course the US will always stand by Japan. They are part of the alliance of free world nations. The US needs Japan too. We are all in this together. That being said, Japan has shown its technological excellence in commercial products so it seems likely to me that they can do the same with military hardware. I remember seeing Toyota pickups, not designed for war, being used extensively in Afghanistan. It takes a long time to build up a "military industrial complex" like we have in the US. Look how long it took China to ramp up their military power and now they are almost at the same level as the US.
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  1335. Europe is drastically reducing it's use of fossil fuels due to the war. Let's see how that works out for them and if looks acceptable we can all do it.
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  1336. One China, one tyranny. Resistance is futile. Chinese borg will assimilate all of Asia. No more freedom, no more democracy 😢 tragic
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  1337. The Chinese Borg will slowly but surely advance. Resistance is futile. The people and nations of the south pacific will be assimilated. Total surveillance and indoctrination will follow. The people will be forced into submission. It cannot be stopped. There is no escape. It is inevitable.
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  1338. @Dave J Cp  wouldn't underestimate India, especially if they get modern weapons. A huge population, many of them well educated, all of them motivated.
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  1339. If the Taiwanese fight back, China will try to destroy them completely. Fortunately, Taiwan has friends in the free world that won't let that happen.
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  1340. China will attack as soon as it sees weakness. They are just waiting for the right time.
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  1341. And the free world will fight back 🤨
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  1342. Sure can't call it a "special military operation" anymore. Putin is aiming for total annihilation of Ukraine. The infrastructure, the civilians, everything is a target. It's more like genocide at this point.
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  1343.  @painfultruth1846  that was true in the past but not anymore. Nations are capable of change. The US has changed over time. The kind of interference you talk about never works out well for us and we have learned to avoid that kind behavior. At the same time we will always come to defense of free nations if we are asked for support.
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  1344.  @ALIEN_857  completely different situation. South Vietnam was a corrupt government with no intention of becoming free and democratic. The US should never have intervened there. Taiwan is a modern free and democratic nation that deserves our support.
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  1345.  @painfultruth1846  your view is shared by the Chinese. This is what they want the world to believe. These are free and independent nations cooperating with each other against a common threat. America participates with their advice and consent. They are not "puppets" as the Chinese propaganda would have you believe.
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  1346.  @kwisatz-haderach8  it's not perfect but it's a lot better than Chinese tyranny. I'll take our flawed democracy and freedoms as they are rather than a police state watching everything I do and say and getting punished for non-conformity.
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  1347. Putin says he isn't worried because he paid off Erdogan to block it. All that talk about terrorists is total BS. Maybe Turkey doesn't belong in NATO if Erdogan is a Putin ally.
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  1348. @Lasana kirk  the West persuades, participation is optional. The Chinese CCP uses force, police state tactics, invasive surveillance, agents of deception, all with intent of taking control.
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  1349. Paid Russian trolls are out in force today. Drooling with satisfaction that people are being killed. They are just as guilty as Putin himself.
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  1350. The free world isn't going to let Putin win. There is a large majority that support Ukraine, and more people are saying we should give Ukraine what it needs to win instead of stalemate.
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  1351. @Jenny Chuang  and you will remain free! My reps in Congress know how I feel about this, and I encourage people I know to actively support a free and independent Taiwan.
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  1352. One way to take down Putin is to deprive him of economics power. The Russian people can't or won't take action so there is much choice. Putin will keep killing in Ukraine until he is out of power.
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  1353.  @hastacastanyo  agree, everyone everywhere should be reminded about the human cost of war. No exceptions.
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  1354.  @user-rx2ur5el9p  you don't live in the people's Republic of California. Even reasonable development gets held up for years 😒
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  1355. China, Russia, North Korea all hostile nations in close proximity. They need to get real and develop enough military power to defend themselves. Even if the free world backed them up they probably wouldn't be able move fast enough to prevent Japan from being severely damaged.
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  1356. As bad as it has been, it could get a lot worse. Putin is going to blow a gasket when he hears about this. It could get really ugly.
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  1357. They are beyond apolitical, they are oblivious.
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  1358. Same here. Started watching Natasha and now I watch about a dozen other Russian YouTubers. Saw them all go through this crazy stuff and now most of them have left Russia. I wish we had a special exemption for people like them. Seems wrong to leave them adrift like that.
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  1359. The "digital nomad" was hilarious 😂 affluent nomads? Oxymoron? Absolute cringe 😬
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  1360. My mother lived in Russia for 15 years and had wonderful memories. I could never dislike Russians, they're my ancestors. The average Russian can't really do anything about the situation now anyway. It's not a democracy, it's a police state. Sorry you have deal with anti-Russian sentiment. Hopefully it will be over soon and it will stop.
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  1361. Why does this issue get so much attention? It's getting boring.
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  1362. This is all about cold hard cash. The man has been bought and paid off. I doubt he cares about anything else.
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  1363. "kid at the playground no one wants to play with" 😂 but also sad.
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  1364. Thanks!
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  1365.  @xotleti  if they hqd stayed they might have died in the Holodomor when Stalin stole Ukraine's grain and let millions die of starvation. So much cruelty at that time.
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  1366. Thanks! Always appreciate your honesty.
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  1367. Or vice versa or concurrently. Correlation is not causation.
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  1368. This is a no-win for you. No matter what you say, half of your viewers will applaud, and the other half will boo. We Americans are extremely polarized about this election. But yeah, I'm sure Putin has launched a covert influence campaign to get Trump elected.
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  1369. Thanks!
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  1370. Putin's FSB and propaganda machine are so incompetent. If he wants mind control, he should learn from China.
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  1371. Haven't seen anything new from IC3PEAK for a while. Wonder what happened to them.
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  1372. Putin made the population passive and now he wants the to actively support his obsession. Not gonna happen 😂 Karma.
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  1373. I always suspected this was true. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
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  1374. No one does influence wars like Russia (except maybe China). They cant win on the battlefield so they try to destroy from the inside.
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  1375. Just when I thought it couldn't get more bizarre... 🤪
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  1376. All of the Russian YouTubers I follow are getting bolder, very slowly, but it's definitely happening. I take it as a good sign Putin may be losing his grip.
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  1377. 3rd attempt after deleted twice: You rejected Putin's tyranny. That's good enough.
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  1378. "child beating Russian patriarch" 😅 made me laugh.
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  1379. 👍
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  1380. So random, born in the wrong place at the wrong time. I don't know what I would do in your place. Definitely get out of Russia's sphere of influence - even Georgia doesn't seem safe to me.
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  1381. I never judged Russians as lessor people. But most have been brainwashed and its not their fault. You managed to avoid that and its commendable.
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  1382. Even among those of us who are completely assimilated. The echo of the past hasn't faded away.
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  1383. Great video. Tragic story.
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  1384. It's the choice you made. Where I come from citizens made a different choice. Different values. Now you have a tyrant that acts in your name and you can't do anything about it.
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  1385. So was it a good bargain? Trading freedom and democracy for economic gain? There is the difference between Russia and the free world.
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  1386. You need a side hustle, like, maybe translation services or something you're uniquely qualified to do
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  1387. It really does look like American far right wings propaganda.
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  1388. Putin will stroke Trump's ego until he comes around to what Putin wants.
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  1389. Putin must think Russians are naive. How many Russians actually fall for that kind of propaganda? They must know the odds of coming back alive are slim to none.
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  1390. I guess if Putin is going to steal from the wealthy, this is a good place to start 😅
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  1391. Dance with bears 🤣
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  1392. @edonveil9887  Yes, I understand the limitations. Both 1420 and Roman cater to Western audiences.
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  1393. You're a funny guy Roman 😂
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  1394. This practice has been going on for centuries in that part of the world. It's a fact and there is evidence regardless of what agents of the regime say.
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  1395.  @mrb152  and that it the heart of the problem - energy density and storage. I know they have a bad rep but hydrocarbons are amazing molecules - and not just for energy. Will be very difficult to replace them entirely. Still, we should make the effort to find alternatives, the supply is not endless and it will become increasingly difficult to extract them from the earth.
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  1396. Exactly. The religious right cares more about their agenda than the survival of the nation.
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  1397. All of this speculation is actually good for Ukraine. Keeps the Russians guessing. They have no idea what Ukraine will do next.
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  1398. Another child loses his mother. Stupid senseless war. God damn Putin and his minions to hell.
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  1399. Can't believe how many suckers fell for that ponzi scheme. Just a reminder there's no such thing as a "sure thing". If it's too good to be true it probably isn't. Desperate Bitcoin owners be trolling comments to prop up Bitcoin. Sorry, too late for that.
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  1400. It's very common to be pro-palestinian among the the extreme left. All the cool kids are doing it as virtue signaling to show how "woke" they are. Truth is Arabs in Israel get superior education, positions as doctors, scientists, engineers. Their lives are better than most in the Arab world. Palestinians could have that too if they weren't so eager to kill the Jews.
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  1401. The earth is flat. Birds aren't real. Aliens live among us. It's a conspiracy by the government. Everything is a government conspiracy. Except the left wing conspiracy. And the right wing conspiracy. I know because I saw it on the internet, and Fox News says so. You don't know because you aren't as smart as I am. But I know. I know secrets you don't know. Shhh. It's a conspiracy.
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  1402.  @jordy8066  🤣
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  1403. I'm sure there are aliens, but they are so far away that it's completely irrelevant. No communication will ever take place.
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  1404. Does China think we will stand by and let them destroy the Taiwanese people? It's not gonna happen. Taiwan is part of the free world. There's no going back to slavery under Chinese tyranny.
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  1405. Unbelievable, does he really believe anyone buys this? That insanely obsessed little man just won't quit. Now is the time to go all in and give Ukraine what it needs to push him out. It's time to stop holding back and finish this once and for all.
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  1406. Time is running out for the paid Putin trolls here. Ukraine will push his army back and the trolls won't get their paychecks. They are complicit in Putin's war crimes hiding anonymously in the comments.
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  1407.  @baroneleve1196  how many dead Ukrainians would make you happy Putin troll? You fascist Putin orc.
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  1408. Thousands of dead Russians. It's a great victory. Not.
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  1409. America has been standing with Europe for over a century. But people have become so self-absorbed that they just aren't interested in anything that doesn't affect them directly.
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  1410. Looks like Ukraine 2.0. Another dictator obsessed with territory wanting a legacy as a great conquerer. Another tragedy in the making.
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  1411. It's not U-235, it's mostly U-238 which is what's left when the fissile material is extracted. Ironically one application is radiation shielding.
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  1412. Beyond imagination. Such perseverance and determination. Much respect and admiration
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  1413. Your education failed you. Ukraine will not lose this war. The free world is committed to victory and the entire Ukrainian population is committed. Putin does not have the resources to keep fighting.
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  1414. So bizarre, so random. Rwanda? Not judging, just seems strange to someone from another country that knows nothing about the situation 🤪
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  1415. 😁 go Ukraine! Push Putin's army all the way out!
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  1416. All behavior in China is controlled by the state. Indoctrination begins in childhood. Non-conforming acts are forbidden. Continuous surveillance prevents deviation. Resistance is futile.
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  1417. Israel needs to get rid of this government dominated by the religious right. Nothing good will come of this.
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  1418. Putin just wants to reduce Ukraine to a pile of ruble. Conquer by annihilation. Putin will only respond to a show of force.
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  1419. Putin is the epitomy of evil
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  1420. Say what you want paid Putin trolls, the Ukrainian leadership is smarter than you think. Just wait and see, Ukraine will come out ahead before this is over 😏
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  1421. Sadly the damage has been done. Not sure how johnny dep comes back from this.
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  1422.  @warmachine676  I agree with you. They should be allowed to wear what they want and no one should interfere with them.
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  1423.  @hmmmmm2634  so the solution is to keep them in a burka? And really it's not a male female thing, it's a freedom thing. Just don't like it when people try to control other people.
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  1424. Putin's trolls are all over this one. She is too good for them to leave her alone. They have to attack her.
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  1425. Putin has no credibility. I doubt it was Ukraine.
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  1426. Putin will lose the war in Ukraine, but people fear him so much that I think he will stay in power.
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  1427. This is how wars are fought now. It's a contest of influence. Every comment is a bullet.
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  1428. Hopefully the free world knows what you said is true. Serbia cannot be trusted even though the government pretends they should be allowed into the EU
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  1429. White people bad, black people good. Socialism good, capitalism bad. Equal outcome good, equal opportunity not enough.
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  1430. Glad I'm not alone laughing at those enormous gaudy crowns. So pretentious, couldn't stop laughing.
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  1431. Another generation raised to fight and die for the Kremlin. The source of aggression is here - the base of support for Putin and his cohort.
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  1432. Trumpism is contagious
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  1433. Very interesting, thank you 👍
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  1434. What would replace "Indian" as the word for a citizen of Bharat?
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  1435. She makes a good point. I'm inclined to
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  1436. Chinese bots have taken over the comments. The propaganda war is getting hot.
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  1437. Excellent 👍
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  1438. I guess Poland isn't taking any chances. Suppose you cant blame them. Their neighbor is fighting for its existence and they dont want to be next. Even though they are in NATO it would take time for NATO to react.
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  1439. The UN is a tool for hybrid warfare. Russia, China, Iran and other non-state actors are using it to justify their aggression.
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  1440. The argument that NATO threatens Russia is total BS. It's purely defensive and everyone knows it. Putin uses it as an excuse plain and simple. The reason countries want to join NATO is because they fear Russia. And we are seeing right now what happens to Russia's neighbors who are not members of NATO.
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  1441. Always learn something new on this channel. Excellent video!
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  1442. Putin is probably engaging in covert influence campaigns in India too. Especially since India is one of the few counties working with Russia.
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  1443. Did not see that coming...
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  1444. How is that anything but a threat? If an ordinarily mafia or gang member said that he would be held in jail.
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  1445. Too bad Haley isn't the president. She would have won if she was the Republican candidate
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  1446. Biggest problem: they can fire them from Russia where the Ukrainians (or NATO) can't get at their launch base.
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  1447.  @AmauryJacquot  you're missing the point. It's not a war time economy unless expenditures are a significant percentage of GDP. Russia spends a lot more as a percentage of GDP.
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  1448.  @AmauryJacquot  only 3.4 % gdp. Small compared to Russia
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  1449. Putin is obsessed. The only way this ends is if Putin is removed from power.
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  1450. I dont dislike Biden but you made me laugh anyway 😅
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  1451. Everyone knows it's a ponzi scheme scam. Won't help you get your money back no matter how many new suckers by crypto. Spamming YouTube videos won't help either.
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  1452. Now that you mention it 😏
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  1453. The IDF will have to take control of Gaza to rescue the hostages.
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  1454. I lived through the cold war and I remember fearing a mistake would be made and we would all be vaporized but this feels completely different. I'm angry we can't do anything while Putin holds a nuclear club over our heads. I'm sick and tired of standing by helpless while he slaughters innocent civilians who just wanted the freedom and democracy we take for granted in the free world
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  1455. I would vote Liz for president. Restoring responsible bipartisan government is more important than political positions right now.
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  1456.  @michaeltyler4314  was talking about the least 60 years. I should have edited that comment 😒
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  1457. We didn't win "hearts and minds" in Iraq. They hated us before, and they still hate us.
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  1458. A complicated game playing out.
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  1459. Classic mafia tactics.
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  1460. The woke world made a huge mistake taking the side of Hamas. We see them for who they really are now.
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  1461. Unfortunately, as Russians become increasingly impoverished, they face a choice between starvation and fighting in Ukraine.
    1
  1462. Trump is going down and bringing the GOP down with him
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  1463. @babadook-qr6pv  or maybe Trump is trying to delay it until the elections are over. Whatever the reason, the system isn't working as it should.
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  1464. I hope your optimism is justified 🙏
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  1465.  @hannahdyson7129  clearly you never went to Afghanistan to see all of the NGOs and other Americans risking their lives to help. You dishonor women and men who gave their lives to help with a statement like that.
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  1466. Lol, yeah he is losing it 🤪
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  1467.  @elviraiuzykaieva8220  sounds like Putin's propaganda. Try a news source other than Russian state TV. See if you can apply a little critical thinking and independent thought.
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  1468. Cringe 😳
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  1469. If, by some miracle, Christie won the Republican nomination, he would probably win the general election.
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  1470. Trump has his trolls working overtime. He learned a lesson from Putin.
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  1471. Anybody but Trump. I don't like Kamala, but she can't possibly be worse than a guy who interfered with the peaceful transfer of power.
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  1472. They are idiots. The youth vote will bury them if they keep harping on DEI.
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  1473. 😂😂😂
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  1474. @Richo Lambert  I was being sarcastic. What I wrote is a new consensus that many African Americans have reached regarding their efforts to get reparations cash. I actually work at an Indian Casino, and we provide support for all native Americans in our region.
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  1475. People forget that the insurrection led to the death of human beings. Everyone involved in attempting to overthrow the government are guilty of treason.
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  1476. 😂 good one
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  1477. Can't imagine what a "security gaurantee" would look like
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  1478. @Big Roy  yes, and we failed to recognize the direction he was going in. Same thing happened with Stalin and Hitler.
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  1479. How can people know what what kind of person Trump is and still vote for him? Please MAGA people, think this through and the possible really bad consequences
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  1480. I've been a poll worker for 15 years, and it always went smoothly until Trump started attacking the election process. Now, we get voters who come in and criticize everything we do. It's not the celebration of democracy like it used to be.
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  1481. I dont mind buying legal pot. Way better than the old days of being paranoid all the time.
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  1482. Trump is stroking his ego, he wants the leaders of powerful nations to pay homage to him
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  1483. Of course Putin supports Hamas. No surprise here.
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  1484. WWIII will solve climate change right? Just kidding. Sort of.
    1
  1485. The woke attack on Jason Aldean is going to hurt democrats. The democrats will lose to Trump if they don't start pushing back against the extremism of the woke.
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  1486. Stalin 2.0
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  1487. Ukraine will push Putin's army out eventually. More weapons are coming in and more Ukrainians are getting trained and joining the fight every day. Paid Putin trolls are wasting their time. You can flood the comments with your BS but it won't change the outcome.
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  1488. Pay attention Taiwan. This is how it's done.
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  1489. Excellent piece
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  1490. Sounds about right. It will fizzle out and we'll be back to war as usual.
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  1491. I would vote for Biden even if he was on life support. Trump will turn the US into a mafia government like Russia.
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  1492. She needs to think this through and get into the matter in depth. This could sink her campaign if she doesn't come out with more clarity.
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  1493. I might vote for kinzinger even though I'm a democratic but I would vote for anyone running against trump. Trump is dangerous to our democracy.
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  1494. 🤣
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  1495. He isn't joking. Trump is the worst thing that has happened to this country since the Civil War.
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  1496. It's all theater. Nothing will change.
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  1497. The weapons will help Ukraine get more recruits. People will be more inclined to fight if they're well armed.
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  1498. That's the comment I was about to make, so I'll just say I agree. It's so ironic that Trump was making so much noise about a "stolen" election, and it turns out he was doing all on the stealing himself.
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  1499. Doesn't matter how appealing she is. Any Republican that doesn't take a stand against Trump is just as toxic as Trump himself.
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  1500.  @eazye088  Watergate was breaking and entering. A minor crime. Obstructing the peaceful transfer of power is in a completely different league.
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  1501. So disappointed in Nikki Haley. I've lost all faith in the Republican party. It's just a Trump personality cult now.
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  1502. The historian may be right. I would vote for Biden even if he was on life support. Trump is the worst thing that ever happened to this country.
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  1503. Fascist killed his ancestors and now Putin the fascist is trying to kill him.
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  1504. He is a paid Putin troll. Don't bother
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  1505. The irony is that for years, the fear was Israel would be destroyed by hostile neighbors. But now they are destroying themselves from the inside. The founders of Israel would be appalled at what's happening now.
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  1506. It's not over yet. If she doesn't win the primary, then Trump will lose the general election.
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  1507. Putin is like a cult leader with zombie followers. He is a Stalin-Hitler hybrid.
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  1508. Same progress as WW2. Could take another year but eventually Ukraine will take back their country. Patience. They they want to win with as few casualties as possible.
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  1509. Putin want to erase all traces of Ukrainian identity. It's language, culture, everything that can be called Ukrainian. He wants to conquer Ukraine and call it Russia.
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  1510. I like CNN but not enough to pay extra for it. Basically a huge market research failure.
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  1511. The enemy is tyranny, wherever it appears. It's not about any particular country. Maduro is a tyrant.
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  1512. Exactly. Tyrants support each other ​ @ferociousfil5747 
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  1513. Maybe. I don't think we'll ever know for sure.
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  1514. @kapasian  my family were part of HaBonim. We believed the kibbutz was the ideal form of community. The national government we supported was supposed to be secular, inclusive, and tolerant. Labor zionism. A liberal democracy.
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  1515. @Zues  Israel exists because of antisemitic people like you who support Hamas and Hezbollah who want to murder every Jew in Israel. Stay out of Israeli politics. This is a matter for us to work out among ourselves.
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  1516. Russia and China got directly involved in both the Korean and Vietnam wars
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  1517. They should make this guy the speaker. He seems like a decent Republican. I didn't know there were any left in Congress.
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  1518. Risk is the same as natural Uranium before processing. You're safe unless you grind it up and eat it.
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  1519. 👍
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  1520. Bill gates put transmitters in the vaccines. Tin foil hats might help.
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  1521. You, me, and millions of other voters. Too bad the Republicans can't let go of Trump. Even when polls show he loses and she wins.
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  1522. What does it say about Republicans when they would rather vote for a loser like Trump when they could win with Haley?
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  1523. Putin is going to keep putting in more resources into this war even if his people have to suffer more and more. Like a dog with a bone, he won't let it go until he is removed from power. His tactics will become so brutal it's going to become morally difficult to hold back.
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  1524.  @YUMLiberalTears  if you support Putin's murderous war perhaps you should move to Russia and see how you like living under tyranny.
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  1525. It was this woke bullshit adopted by mainstream democrats just because it was the "in" thing to do.
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  1526. 👍
    1
  1527. @thesunflowchannel1995  cognitive ability. I disagree with her on half of what she says, but she seems willing to seek consensus.
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  1528. 👍
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  1529. I like this guy. Common sense isn't very common anymore.
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  1530. The youth vote will bury Trump if the Dems can get them to show up on election day
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  1531. Trump is really weird. I dont get what people like about him. He's kind of a jerk.
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  1532. Putin has been artificially propping up the ruble since the start of the war. For it to finally drop this far means their whole economy is falling apart.
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  1533. America is a nation of immigrants. We have absorbed immigrants during our entire history. They become contributing citizens, I just don't understand the hatred so many people feel about human beings wanting to come and join us.
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  1534. 😂
    1
  1535. Israel will have to take control of Gaza to rescue the hostages.
    1
  1536. Maybe 🤔
    1
  1537. Isreal is going to have to temporarily take over Gaza to get the hostages back.
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  1538. Good for her!
    1
  1539. ​ @waize-1383 the woke are like the puritans who punished anyone who deviated from their norms. They are no better than the far right.
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  1540. I would completely back Maher for president. There are no politicians or any public figure the match my beliefs like he does. Not even close.
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  1541. It will be interesting to see how Trump handles this 🤔
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  1542. Spending for Ukraine represents just 6% of the US military budget. We are NOT running out of weapons! Check it out yourself.
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  1543. Pro Palestinians were dancing in street with joy at the slaughter of Israelis. Chanting "Death to America, Death to Israel". Sorry I dont have a lot of compassion for them.
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  1544. I agree with him. I voted for Ford because he had integrity, not because of his policy choices. I would vote for Cheney. Trump is so dangerous that I have to vote for Biden.
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  1545. I'm surprised we haven't heard from American gun enthusiasts about this. America probably has more civilian gun ownership than any other county in the world
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  1546. Completely agree 👍
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  1547. The axis is China and Russia.
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  1548. It won't be a military conflict. It will be a covert war with Russia creating instability and attempting a coup.
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  1549. Nope. Just China.
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  1550. Why is she pushing for surrender ? Should the west have surrendered to Hitler? Does she understand what kind of living hell it would be living under Putin? Sometimes I'm disgusted by people live safely in the free world suggesting they should surrender to tyranny.
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  1551. Excellent piece.
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  1552. Imagine if an armed militia showed on January 6th to oppose the insurrection
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  1553. During a war, military corruption is treason. Ukraine can't afford corruption with so much hanging in the balance.
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  1554. Russia certainly has an incentive to make trouble in the Middle East. It diverts attention and resources away from Ukraine.
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  1555. That's what I thought too. Very different weapon systems.
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  1556. It won't be suitable for agriculture until the mines and debris (some of which is toxic) from the war is cleared. They have plenty of time to find a balance between agricultural and environmental priorities as they develop a water management plan.
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  1557. Too subtle
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  1558. I suspect if Putin died, the war would end. I think the Russian elite secretly don't want this war. There is no profit in it for them.
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  1559. Can anyone tell me the make and model of his a vehicle?
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  1560. I don't think anyone will move against Putin until he no longer has a pulse. But when that happens, Russia will pull out of Ukrainian lands, and the war will end.
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  1561. I think it's YouTube itself censoring the comments.
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  1562.  @GalAxy-u9s  you mean the Russians that Putin brought in after he sent the local population that wouldn't fight for him to Siberia? Don't you understand how Putin operates?
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  1563. Of course Ukraine has to be part of it. Anything else is inconceivable.
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  1564.  @GwynBleys  what exactly do you disagree with?
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  1565. Ukraine is fighting an existential war for their homeland. That are smart and innovative and increasingly well equipped. Russia just throws soldiers into the meat grinder, soldiers that dont really want to be there. As long as Ukraine maintains the will to fight they will eventually drive the Russians out.
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  1566. Because information war determines who is in power, it is just as much war as military conflict. I hope the free world wakes up to this truth.
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  1567. Exactly 💯
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  1568. It might be a coincidence, but this channel seems to cover exactly what I'm interested in as it happens.
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  1569. That was really interesting!
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  1570. We will never know. Putin has plenty of time to destroy the evidence if it contradicts his narrative.
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  1571. The war will end when Putin is no longer in power.
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  1572. Thank you. Very clear explanation.
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  1573. I think the ONLY way the war ends is if Putin loses power. He is obsessed with Ukraine.
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  1574. Americans are divided in a bitter fight between left and right. Nothing gets done in an election year. Ukraine can only wait for the outcome.
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  1575. I hope the world is waking up to the danger of this kind of war. Covert influence campaigns, infiltration, subversion, and takeover from within. China and Russia are the worst offenders. We need to learn how to push back against this kind of threat
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  1576. Russia is good at suffering, and Putin knows it. He is dragging them through the worst pain they've been through since WW2. He will sacrifice the Russian people for his obsession with Ukraine. I hope they wake up and save themselves from catastrophe
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  1577. The Nazis also encouraged their women to breed with incentives too.
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  1578. Putin pushes another false narrative. Sadly, a lot of people who believe conspiracy theories will believe this too
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  1579. There is no unified opposition to Assad. Who would we support? Obviously not extremists like ISIS. We need to stay out of the middle east, it never ends well when the West interferes over there.
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  1580. The free world needs to use the same tactics Putin is using if they want to push back against him in Georgia.
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  1581. Please explain, what does zeitenwende mean ?
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  1582. Belarus is pretty much Russian now. I don't see how regime change is possible no matter how optimistic she seems. Putin controls Belarus just like Russia itself.
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  1583. The comments are all you need to know. Israel must defend itself against the new antisemitism. Not going to get slaughtered like sheep ever again.
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  1584. Perhaps, but Trump interfered with the peaceful transfer of power. That is unforgivable. ​@editablair2674
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  1585. Trump voters don't respond to rational arguments. It's an emotional cult of personality - they will vote for him regardless of reason or logic.
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  1586. Anybody know why you can't see the text I'm responding to? Is there some YouTube feature that makes a reply private or something? Because my text doesn't make any sense if you can't see what I'm responding to.
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  1587. @MetaView7  do you get paid by the CCP for each post or by the hour? Cause what you just said is the CCP party line, almost word for word. 😆 🤣
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  1588. Putin's bots are working overtime
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  1589. Ukraine can fight off the Russians even if all they get in 2024 is what has already been promised. The question is, will the US keep its promises?
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  1590. Putin is good at infiltration and destabilization and taking over through coups but incompetent with direct military confrontation against a determined and united nation.
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  1591. @edifier107  bases yes, but that doesn't tell you who is funding the weaponry.
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  1592. Women are 50% of the population and most people in the military support a relatively small number at the front. It makes perfect sense for women to participate.
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  1593. No ceasefire until the hostages are released. Its up to Hamas to end this. This comment has been deleted 4 times. Why?
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  1594. If Trump wins, then Taiwan is in big trouble, and Ukraine is totally screwed.
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  1595. It sure looks like China is escalating towards war. Doesn't make sense. It would be bad for them no matter what the outcome.
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  1596. Ben Hodges gets it. He always makes sense.
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  1597. Russia is taking over. Influence campaigns, covert ops, infiltration. Putin doesn't need an army, just his siloviki enforcers.
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  1598. Armed neutrality - whatever they agree to they better not give up their weapons.
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  1599. "Wider war" ??? Who else do they expect to get involved?
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  1600. Damn that was fast. Turns out Assad was completely dependent on Putin and Iran. Without them, his military was completely impotent
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  1601. Patrick Lancaster is a paid Putin troll
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  1602. That's what I thought. How could he not know that Putin would eventually have him assassinated. He could have disappeared if he wanted to.
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  1603. Green energy of course. Isn't this reduction in fossil fuel use what climate change warriors have been asking for?
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  1604. Maybe...
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  1605. Exactly 💯
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  1606. An ironic benefit of the war is reduced use of hydrocarbons in Europe. Will be home interesting to see how people react to the kind that of reductions environmentalists have been asking for.
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  1607.  @nekoime8872  just look up "Kosovo war" in Wikipedia.
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  1608. We abandoned Afghans who worked with us. That's just wrong.
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  1609. @gaviny-w3569  a coalition of ultraorthodox and nationalist groups. Very conservative and aggressive. I think they will lose power in the next election.
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  1610. At least for now. The religious right in Israel has a lot of power
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  1611. That was really interesting.
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  1612. The nature of war is changing. Putin fights with infiltration, destabilization, espionage, vote interference. Ukraine assassinates Putin's leadership. The 3rd world War is something quite different
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  1613.  @LinusWelt  married, grown son, middle income, politically moderate but fiercely pro-democracy and committed to liberty.
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  1614.  @GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket  inside NATO countries I agree
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  1615. We call that a pyramid scheme and it is illegal
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  1616. False flag attack.
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  1617. They need to point out that if Ukraine goes down the China is going to take Taiwan.
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  1618. Prescient
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  1619. They may end up with something worse than what they destroyed. Wouldn't surprise me if it ends up being a military dictatorship.
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  1620. Ridiculous. Neither NATO or the US would initiate a nuclear war. They aren't suicidal.
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  1621.  @L110508  again with the threats, just leave it alone already. NATO is a defensive alliance and Putin knows it. He still has plenty of countries outside the alliance he can attack which will keep him busy enough. This just means Finland will be safe from Putin who is smart enough to know an attack on a NATO country will never succeed.
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  1622.  @SpruceWood-NEG  Russian transactions with China will not favor Russia. China will take advantage of Russia and squeeze every bit of Russian resources they can get their hands on.
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  1623. Hadn't considered that before. I wonder if that's really true. Not something political leaders would actually say publicly.
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  1624. If Putin cared about his soldiers that might work. He doesn't care.
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  1625. Russian war criminals get life. Captured Ukrainians and foreign fighters get murdered.
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  1626.  @j.erickson8571  agreed
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  1627. A lot of us have served their country. Freedom isn't free.
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  1628. The twisted cruelty of Putin's army is so extreme. They deserve what coming to them as Ukraine pushes them out.
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  1629. Orban is the European Trump 🙄
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  1630. A death sentence? A bit extreme 😳
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  1631. I dont agree, but Germany has the right to make their own decisions. It's up to the German people to decide.
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  1632. Georgia is infiltrated by Putin's operatives. If she isn't careful, she might fall out of a window.
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  1633.  @peabase  ok, my bad. Did some research and you are correct. A lot of catching up to do now that we are looking beyond our borders.
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  1634. China is going to destroy the taiwanese culture and take their freedom away just like they are doing in Hong Kong.
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  1635. China give subsidies to its industries. They copy western technology and use cheap labor. The state controls the supply chain. The free world needs to boycott Chinese products.
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  1636. Putin's bots flooding YT. That's how they roll. They know they can't win a free and fair election.
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  1637. Correctly implemented free markets (which we dont have) are Pareto efficient. The most effective economic system that exists. Marxist economics doesn't recognize merit and hard work, it is just theft from productive workers.
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  1638. There will be a huge mobilization right after Putin is re-elected. So predictable
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  1639. The new regime needs money. Putin will pay them off to keep his military assets in Syria
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  1640. Russia will fail like they failed in Afghanistan. They have already lost far more in this war. Ukraine has tasted freedom and democracy, there is no going back.
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  1641. @neilnelson7603  Russia failed in Afghanistan against the natives with a fraction of the support Ukraine is getting. The US failed in Vietnam despite its far greater power. Don't underestimate a determined people fighting for their homeland.
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  1642. Ukraine will adjust and adapt until it wins 😉
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  1643. Putin's trolls are busy today. Too bad it won't do any good. Ukraine will eventually control the sea
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  1644. Pan-African solidarity!
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  1645. I wouldn't be so sure the Republicans will win much. Their stealth campaign to take away a woman's right to choose using the supreme court has exposed them to a lot of criticism. The majority of Americans are pro-choice.
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  1646. ​@Константин Марков of course they will. Oligarchs only care about money. You think they wouldn't sell it on principle? Delusional .
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  1647. Not sure about your reasoning. Not that you're wrong, just not convinced.
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  1648. 😂
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  1649. Nukes 😕
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  1650. @user-xl2ir1nv9t I'm actually glad to see my tax dollars used for something I agree with. I donate too. I AM paying for it.
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  1651. My father joined when he was 17 after Pearl Harbor. I considered moving to Canada during the Vietnam War. It ended just as I turned 18.
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  1652. If they accommodated the Russians seeking asylim then more would come and Putin's army would lose more men. Its cheaper than weapon systems and maybe just as effective as some of them.
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  1653. Hungary should have stopped using Russian oil just like the rest of Europe. Now they suffer the consequences.
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  1654. Surveillance society is the future. It can't be stopped. The problem is that tyrants can use it to control the population in ways they never could before. Less of a problem in the free world.
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  1655. Russia would be crushed if there was a direct confrontation with NATO. it's only Russia's nuclear weapons that keep them from being defeated.
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  1656. Don't need either one in NATO or the EU
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  1657. NATO and the EU must create a way to remove membership. You can't have an ally of Putin in the same organization that opposes him.
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  1658. International trade is based on trust. Unfortunately almost half the world lives under tyranny and the nations cannot be trusted.
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  1659. Putin is the new Stalin and it was Stalin that attacked Finland.
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  1660. And the size of the funding. Ukraine gets a fraction of what Israel and other nations get for defense. Doesn't seem right IMHO
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  1661. I'm right of center, but Trump is a clear and present danger. Country first.
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  1662. As long as India gives away its land that China claims is theirs.
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  1663. Lancaster is a paid Putin troll
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  1664. The Chinese Borg are coming for you. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.
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  1665. Dictators stick together.
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  1666. @munkombwestanley5692  I'm working on it. Not so easy to get your affairs in order and head out to a country you've never seen before. Nobody is asking you to go. You can stay safe in your home while others protect you.
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  1667. Turkey wins, kurds lose
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  1668. Environmentalists have been demanding a reduction in hydrocarbon use - well now they have it. Let's see how it works out.
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  1669. Why are they giving air time to this Chinese operative?
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  1670. I dont think most people (especially Americans) know how small Finland's population is compared to Ukraine.
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  1671. People from Finland seem to have a lot of common sense
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  1672. @alexalex-uq4cm  You are correct. Everyone is free to disagree. If Hungary has strong disagreements, then it is logical for them to leave NATO and the EU. Why should you stay with nations that don't share your values?
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  1673. @alexalex-uq4cm  I agree that Hungary has the right to make any choice they want. No problem. Just don't expect subsidies and funding from the EU. And please feel free to withdraw from the EU and NATO. It is your right to do so, and you should if you feel you don't share the same values.
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  1674. So he's just going to starve them to death.
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  1675. These replies are exactly why peace in the region isn't coming anytime soon. Would you trust a population that wants to kill you?
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  1676. And again, and again, and again...
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  1677. I sure hope you're right. We are facing that possibility for the first time in our history
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  1678. Read Orwell. 1984 and Animal Farm. Its like the Russian mein kampf.
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  1679. Yeah, system is flawed but not "chaos". The real danger comes from those who interfere with the peaceful transfer of power. The Trump cult is responsible for the mess we're in right now.
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  1680. The only way to push back against Putin and China is to adopt the same hybrid war tactics they are using
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  1681. Pro EU comments getting deleted. What's up YT ? Are you taking a political position?
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  1682. The world has consistently underestimated Ukraine. The fact is that Ukraine will recover their lands as long as they are supported by the free world. No doubt about it.
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  1683. Exactly 💯
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  1684. My thoughts exactly 💯
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  1685. WTF? Erdagon has been done nothing but create problems for the EU and NATO
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  1686. Definitely! Agree 💯
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  1687. War gets clicks. Peace is boring. The media loves this s**t.
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  1688. It gets more views. More views, more money.
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  1689. Putin could just declare victory and pull out. He controls the media so the Russian population would have to believe him
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  1690. Ukraine will not lose!
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  1691. "Winston Churchill once famously observed that Americans will always do the right thing, only after they have tried everything else." Ukraine like Britain.
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  1692. Big difference between the pope in Kirill the Russian Orthodox leader
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  1693. Democrats fear her victory, Maga minions can't handle the truth.
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  1694. Armenian genocide? Kurdish genocide? nuff said
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  1695. Turkey doesn't belong in NATO. Erdagon is just another Middle East autocratic that can't be trusted
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  1696. Europe has drastically reduced it's use of hydrocarbons because of the war. Now we can see the consequences of that and decide if we are willing to experience what they are.
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  1697. Kol HaCavod 😊
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  1698. He wanted to join NATO to protect his country against Putin. But as long as we provide weapons he doesn't need NATO anymore - he can be neutral but prepared to fight as long as Putin is trying to destroy Ukraine.
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  1699. So impressed with the Ukrainian people. Just can't imagine.
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  1700. Major failure of the Israeli intelligence agencies. People are going to get fired for this.
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  1701. UBI would be cheaper than the welfare industry we have now. I like his ideas. At least he's offering alternatives.
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  1702. Haley should run as a third party candidate
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  1703.  @mnvngpl9492  now that I understand a little better I'm going to ask my representatives in government why we aren't trying to improve relations. An alliance with India should be a priority and we need to act now. Ironically, most Americans think very highly of India and doubt they know about the resentment I'm hearing now. I'm sorry we haven't been a better friend to India in the past
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  1704.  @pawandubey2585  I always thought the US had good relations with India. Ghandi is considered one of the greatest men of the 20th century. I had no idea people in India didn't like us anymore. The west needs to take active steps to improve relations.
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  1705. India depends on Russia for weapons but as Russia allies with China what are they going to do when they have to go up against China? Is Russia a reliable partner for India?
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  1706. God damn Putin for this senseless war. His obscene obsession with restoring the Russian empire and ruthless murder of everyone who stands against him. He must be stopped - this horrible massacre can't be allowed to continue.
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  1707. Creepy. Hope they get rid of that guy. He has too much power.
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  1708. If they want a dictator that will steal their money, leave them in poverty, and kill his opponents then they will just have to live with the consequences. Hard to criticize when the American electorate chose Trump so no judgement from me.
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  1709. So much hostility and violence across the middle east. The rest of the world should stay out of there while they kill each other. Both Russia and America learned the hard way - I wonder how it will be for China.
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  1710. Excellent work vice news!
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  1711. Yet another corrupt dictator. So many I can't keep track. 😒
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  1712. Thanks!
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  1713. Sanctions won't work unless all gas and oil exports are stopped. No strategy that depends on a Russian uprising will work - the minority of Russians that oppose Putin have little will to resist and fear imprisonment. Only by providing the weapons Ukraine is asking for will the war be won.
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  1714. I have no doubt North Korea would attack if the US and China go to war. Otherwise, I dont see it happening.
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  1715. ​@WingkKong thank you for the CCP narrative. How many social credits do you get every time you post for the CCP?
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  1716. One of your best 👏
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  1717. I watched him speak in videos before the war started. His predictions were unusually accurate
    1
  1718. Unfortunately Putin has enough hydrocarbons and conscripts to drag this war out indefinitely 😢
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  1719. I think they will be there until the hostages are released. If Hamas murders the hostages the response will be apocalyptic.
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  1720. So you believe that Hamas and Israel are morally equivalent? That neither one is responding appropriately?
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  1721. Yeah, it doesn't look good.
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  1722. That's the big question. Everyone is trying to figure this out
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  1723. Exactly 💯
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  1724. @nitrofire429  why would they go after NATO countries when there are easier targets all over the world? China is doing the same thing.
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  1725. Erdogan is a Putin ally with a failing democracy and erosion of freedom. He silences the opposition like Putin. I don't know why he is part of NATO in the first place.
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  1726. And he has complete control of the media.
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  1727. Interesting....
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  1728.  @memezmemez5176  the Druze have managed to be a successful minority in the nations they live in. Why do you suppose it's different for the Kurds?
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  1729.  @memezmemez5176  but Kurdistan can be defined: its where the Kurds form a prominent majority population and the Kurdish culture, languages, and national identity have historically been based. Geographically, Kurdistan roughly encompasses the northwestern Zagros and the eastern Taurus mountain ranges. It is not the entire middle east.
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  1730.  @memezmemez5176  how would you suggest nation states be determined? Can you agree that the Kurds have suffered as a minority in every nation they live in? Certainly one reason to aspire to nationhood is self protection.
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  1731.  @williamdavis9562  a population explosion doesn't mean they are not targets. And btw I'm speaking for myself and who the f**k are you to ask me not to speak. Do you have special qualifications? Whondo you speak for?
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  1732. Thanks!
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  1733.  @nycboogie  clever
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  1734. Excellent analysis. Lot of insight I haven't seen elsewhere.
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  1735. It implies that the video supports a conspiracy theory, which it does not. Makes me wonder if someone wants to discredit videos that disparage the CCP in some way.
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  1736. So interesting. Learned a lot from this.
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  1737. Why the heck are we still funding the UN? They serve nations and groups that hate the US, so what's the point? Absurd
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  1738. If Democrats go through with this I will vote Republican
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  1739. I hate having to agree with conservatives
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  1740. She was fine till she started talking conspiracy theories like the fox news party line. Don't bother with replies, fox news speaks for you.
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  1741.  @Hernandez_12  We made a commitment. Our allies will stop trusting us if we break our word. Who will stand with us against China if we can't be trusted?
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  1742. This is why Russia will lose this war. Slava Ukraini, Heroyim Slava!
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  1743. Seems like democracy is being threatened all over the world in different ways: Israel, Taiwan, Ukraine, and even in the US, with Trump resisting the peaceful transfer of power.
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  1744. We need to investigate all the international organizations. They seem to be supporting the agenda of nations hostile to the free world. Why should we pay for our own demise?
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  1745. I was hoping for an umbiased discussion. Nope. Threats to democracy come from the far left just as much as the far right. And you cannot dismiss the fact that some immigrants have no intention to be loyal to the countries they infiltrate.
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  1746. Russia will infiltrate, influence campaign, and stage a coup with covert operators. Military power is unnecessary. If the free world doesn't help soon it will be too late.
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  1747. ​ @DWDocumentary interesting you respond over a language issue but not comments asking why Russian speakers are disproportionately represented.
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  1748. Ukrainian ingenuity 😊
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  1749.  @добрыйжук-щ2щ  a lot more than a brainwashed Putin bot like you
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  1750. If Ukraine can hold out through the winter, they will push Putin's army all the way out of Ukraine. That is the real test, the real turning point. Victory will come when the winter is over.
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  1751. Bit of an understatement. The difference between free world democracies and tyrannies like Russia are enormous
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  1752. Paid Putin trolls reaching a new low in the comments making fun of children and laughing at their suffering. They disgust me.
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  1753.  @CG-zi5ku  the "sheep" defeated the Nazis and they will defeat Putin too. Say what you want Putin troll, once a nation becomes free and democratic they will never accept the return of tyranny.
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  1754. I don't doubt he was mixed up in some sketchy business but you have to give him credit for stepping up. He could have just left but now he could get killed fighting for Ukraine.
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  1755. You were right
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  1756. You were right ✅️ 👌
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  1757. Been wondering about that. A lot of these weapons recently developed haven't been tested in a war like this. I bet they have company reps and engineers evaluating effectiveness. No judgement, just speculation.
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  1758. Lot of territory with undefined ownership. Conflict is inevitable 😒
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  1759. More whataboutism. Give it a rest. Just because bad things happened in the past doesn't justify bad things now.
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  1760. I don't see how Hamas returns the hostages without Israel going into Gaza to get them out.
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  1761. Ukraine will win eventually. It takes time to train new troops and get weapons to the front line. They need more advanced weapons from the free world. Slava Ukraini!
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  1762. What does "consent of the population" mean in Russia? If a tyrant indoctrinates it's population and kills or imprisons it's opposition can we say there is consent? Recent polls, admittedly imperfect, say that most Russians support the war.
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  1763.  @benisrood  rephrase that: simple freedoms and democracy are better than tyranny. Are you saying this is incorrect? Why?
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  1764. I see Putin's paid trolls are working hard commenting on this video. They are complicit in Putin's war and agents of tyranny. Go back to Russia - see how you like it.
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  1765. The paid Putin trolls in the comments trying to discourage support for Ukraine. It won't work. Ukraine is just getting started, Putin's army will be pushed back and the looting and pillaging of the barbarians will be stopped.
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  1766. Where did Hamas get the funding for such a sophisticated attack?
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  1767. This is how Russian colonizers take over without bullets. Infiltration, destabilization, covert influence campaigns, espionage, and force.
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  1768. They lost millions in WW2 so they've got a ways to go
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  1769. The election of Trump would throw the US into crisis. It would definitely be wise for Europe to be prepared for the US being more or less "unavailable" in the unlikely event that Trump wins.
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  1770. Even if they only brought in a small number of troops, you can be sure they would bring heavy-duty weapons with them.
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  1771. The UN and its agencies have become a tool of tyrants and terrorists to further their agenda. Its time to defund the UN entirely
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  1772. Exactly what I've been thinking.
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  1773. Explain please
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  1774. Giving up the Donbas I understand, but Crimea must be Ukraine
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  1775. NATO can defeat Russia without the US. It would be enormously costly in euros and lives, but they would prevail. The danger comes from Russia using tactical nukes if it fears it will lose.
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  1776. All those people predicting the demise of the dollar - wishful thinking. Bitcoin is ponzi scheme scam and the alternatives in autocratic countries where the government manipulates their currency will never be trusted. The dollar will be the only practical currency for decades to come.
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  1777. They don't have to annex it. It is already de facto, a subordinate region of Russia.
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  1778. Putin lies. If the Ukrainians try to leave they will be killed.
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  1779. It's probably even worse in Mariupol.
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  1780. Easy solution. Stop killing Ukrainians.
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  1781. Zelenski is the main reason Ukraine didn't fall right away. He inspired the Ukrainians to fight for their homeland and for liberty l.
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  1782. Turkey is just as bad if not worse. Why aren't they condemned?
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  1783. I don't think they are evacuating because they fear the Ukrainians. They just dont want to get bombed by either side
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  1784. Lavrov is such a blowhard. Putin's lapdog making empty threats.
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  1785. Putin is already at war with the free world. Infiltration, covert influence campaigns, destabilization, espionage, sabotage. Putin doesn't need tanks to subvert an open society.
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  1786. What do they expect? Orban is Putin's friend and ally. Orban is following Putin's playbook controlling the media and information. Don't know how Hungary qualifies to be with in the EU or NATO
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  1787. It ain't over till it's over. Ukraine is training more troops, getting more weapons, slowly becoming more effective. It will take time to overcome the advantage Putin's army has over Ukraine but it will happen. Paid Putin trolls cannot stop it.
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  1788. This is the latest Russian propaganda. Seen it cut n paste all over. Putin's paid trolls are getting busy.
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  1789. Putin doesn't like this conversation. His paid Putin trolls are all over it. What's the matter Putin? Don't like it when people say it's just your obsession with empire driving this? Trolls can't help you now 😏
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  1790. Putin is wasting his money on paid Putin trolls. Ukraine will push out Putin's army and remain free of Putin's tyranny.
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  1791. @richlisola1  you are correct. But problematic was not really what I meant. It's more like provocative. Either way, free speech is more important as you said.
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  1792. Assume Russia takes over - how long can they hold it? They had to leave Afghanistan so won't they eventually suffer the same fate?
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  1793.  @marcosolo6491  yes but offensive capability is not something you want to emphasize. Modern wars are in part driven by perception of threat, NATO must be strong but send a signal that it's purpose is not offensive.
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  1794. Clever
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  1795. Maybe...
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  1796. Cappy: the next time you do a video about Ukraine can you list the weapons that might be game changers for them? I've been hearing about a whole variety on mainstream media but doesn't seem to be a consensus.
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  1797. It just varies in intensity. What would make it a "war"?
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  1798. They need strong naval power. If China can land troops on the island, it's pretty much game over.
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  1799. Interesting that the reaction to the massacre brought about by Assad, with support from Putin, in Syria doesn't get much attention relative to what's happening in Israel.
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  1800. Indonesia should remember what China did to the Uyghurs when they choose who they should align themselves with.
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  1801. The next big war the US will be involved in will be fought in the air and at sea. Might be worth looking at naval assets - I would definitely be interested in that.
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  1802. How this will play out is completely unpredictable
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  1803. ​ @SanctusPaulus1962 😂😂😂
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  1804. Still dont understand why we can't send our old stuff to Ukraine. Especially now that we're making all new stuff.
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  1805. He wasn't the only one who thought so. We were all surprised when Ukraine bounced back.
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  1806. Maybe they know China is planning an attack, and North Korea wants to join in.
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  1807. You may be right. I wouldn't be surprised if that's exactly how it plays out
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  1808.  @theotherohlourdespadua1131  interesting 🤔 didn't know that.
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  1809. Thanks!
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  1810. Ukraine needs to adopt the Israeli strategy of building their own weapons.
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  1811. Thanks! To help offset YouTube demonitization.
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  1812. If your country is under attack by a power that denies your right to exist as a nation, you are already facing annihilation. The threat of a nuclear weapon from that point of view is just another part of the war. If Putin is going to use a nuclear weapon, it will be in Ukraine. The only way the West gets hit is if we threaten Putin directly.
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  1813. Putin has come away with something so he won't quit till he can negotiate an armistice with some territory. At the end of the day its going to be about "facts on the ground". Neither side is going to give up ground they control when real negotiations start. So now it's a race to gain ground from both sides. IMHO
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  1814. Your head is still going to be impacted by the kinetic energy of a projectile even if it doesn't penetrate and kill you that way. Physics cannot be defeated.
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  1815. Complete with a Lincoln brigade of foreign fighters
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  1816. Assuming they go through with it, will the aircraft from Poland make a difference?
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  1817. Ukraine wins if the free world keeps their promise to stand by them, whatever it takes. Not complicated.
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  1818. If he didn't give in to Putin, he isn't going to give in to France or the EU. There is a need for an app like Telegram. If they stop him, someone else is going to build an app just like it.
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  1819.  @zdenekcanada5408  from what I've read and seen in the media (who knows how accurate) they have tactical nukes with much less power than Hiroshima size.
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  1820. Yep 😁
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  1821. ​ @Charles-yq8vv nailed it. Perfect response 👌
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  1822. This is the Putin that Orban and Trump want to be their bestie. Putin's paid bots in the comments are working overtime to pretend this didn't happen.
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  1823. If the free world abandons Ukraine, then Putin will probably go after the Arctic next. He won't risk article 5. He will go after easy targets first.
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  1824. Dont blame CNN, this was all Clarissa Ward creating drama for ratings
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  1825. 😆
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  1826. Tyranny or freedom? Economic growth or poverty? It's not a tough choice. Of course they want to be part of the free world.
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  1827. Trump has no political convictions. He just wants power.
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  1828. Putin's bots really dont like this guy. Looks like a platoon of them were dispatched to comment here.
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  1829. Ukraine has to take back all of the land taken from them. "Negotiated settlement" is surrender. Not gonna happen.
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  1830.  @yusuf3005  translator isn't working, sorry I don't understand.
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  1831. Nixon, a republican, was naive when he opened relations with China. He thought trade would improve relations. China took advantage, and here we are.
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  1832. Europe will be using a lot less hydrocarbons because of war. Opportunity to experience reductions advocated by environmentalists to reduce greenhouse gases.
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  1833. French pundits have picked up the bad habits of US pundits. All that bickering and petty scolding.
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  1834. The influence war is fierce in Moldova. Putin will try to infiltrate and destabilize Moldova. I hope the free world is paying attention
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  1835. I disagree. If anything Germany is the least likely to repeat the past because it was so painful. I think it might even be cathartic for Germany to fight for freedom and democracy and against autocracy in the world. The same is true for Japan. It's time to reclaim your agency and leave past behind.
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  1836. The difference between laws like this in the free world and Russia's laws is the in the purpose. In the free world, those laws just let people know where the information comes from. In Russia, it's a tool to control the narrative and eliminate the opposition.
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  1837. An excuse to grab more power. Warning sign for a failing democracy. The stronger Orban becomes the more difficult it will become to restore real democracy and freedom.
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  1838. Ukraine needs to be more active in the information war. Putin's paid trolls have invaded social media and are meeting little resistance.
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  1839. Brave woman. Wouldn't surprise me if Putin sends his agents against her.
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  1840. Extreme left does the same thing.
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  1841. Young people will never understand how devastating that was. Just look at how few views this video got. How easily we forget.
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  1842.  @SB-lj7eq  true
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  1843. I wonder if the French population shares his concerns about diminished Western influence.
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  1844. The Trump cult doesn't care if he commits criminal acts, they would vote for him even if he was convicted of murder. They think he is a god.
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  1845. Crimea was originally taken from Turkey by conquest and then Russia deported the indigenous Tatars and replaced them with Russians
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  1846. At least Trump isn't totally brain dead. That's the first sensible statement I've heard from Trump.
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  1847.  @appletree6741  and vice-versa
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  1848. Not surprised. Wherever there is corruption and rule by force it's an invitation for Russia and China to step in.
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  1849. Tyrants can get whatever they want from Trump by stroking his ego and a little cash on the side
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  1850.  @frankart8175  is that what kabala was doing?
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  1851. Putin's bot army is out in force. The trolls jumped on this one right away. They're desperate to stay away from the frontline.
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  1852. "Find a way to get along" = "find a way for China to pursue its imperialist goals"
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  1853. So there is no right or wrong?
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  1854. This is how Putin can win. Open societies are susceptible to deceit
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  1855. She supports Putin, is that what France wants? Did not see that coming 😒
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  1856. Russians are so deeply brainwashed that they can never acknowledge the truth. Everyone with an open mind has left.
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  1857.  @hayashi4  correct. China uses those to make components for weapons they will use against their neighbors and blockages of shipping lanes use for global trade. Justified IMHO.
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  1858. @marioformosa4259  just not Russian vassal states controlled by Moscow
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  1859. If a police state can't stop terrorists, think how much harder it is for open societies in the free world
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  1860. That ship has sailed. Turkey is already aligned with Putin.
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  1861. I don't think there is any way to get an accurate assessment of Russian support for the war. Putin is feeding them a constant stream of propaganda so they really have no idea what the truth is. And people are afraid of answering honestly to poll takers in case they get in trouble
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  1862. When is the free world going to understand they are already, right now, under attack by Russia and China. Infiltration, covert influence campaigns, espionage, subversion, sabotage. If Trump wins its a Russian victory.
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  1863. To push out the Russians
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  1864. Now is the time for Georgia, Chechnya, Syria, and all regions attacked by Putin to rise up while he is stuck in Ukraine. Time for the people of Belarus to bring down the Russian puppet government. There will never be a better time.
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  1865.  @billglobalrc5384  I've been watching some YouTube from India and was surprised to find they don't like the West very much. I always thought they were firmly in the camp of the free world. I think a side-effect of this war is a huge lesson in geopolitics for a lot of us. I suppose something like this happened to us during WW2 because we were pretty isolated then too.
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  1866. Taking back Mariupol would be a powerful boost to morale both at home and abroad. If there is any way you can do this without excessive losses it would definitely be worth it. People in the West would view it as not only a military victory but also as an act of compassion for the people trapped in that city.
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  1867.  @adamhayes5349  finally! Thank you
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  1868. This is Putin's preferred method of taking control. Infiltration, covert influence campaigns, destabilization, and takeover from within. Ukraine knows this all too well.
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  1869. This would be a great time for the people in countries Putin has attacked to rise up. Talking about Georgia, Chechnya, Syria. Even pro-democracy forces in Belarus. No way Putin can fight on multiple fronts.
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  1870. I dont think the West understands the consequences of letting Putin win. He intends genocide. There really isn't anything to "negotiate" about.
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  1871. Brilliant! Wonder how many people are thinking about how they can capture equipment and walk away with a down payment on a house (or a full payment if you can get one of the big pieces). If I thought I could pull it off I think I would take the risk. Or get shot and die. Perhaps not such a good idea for me 😒
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  1872. It would be reasonable to change draft age, but only if Ukraine has all the weapons it needs.
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  1873.  @mirulmarcoba8976  it's hard to imagine that Ukraine would accept neutrality now that Putin is trying to destroy them. Ukraine was a peaceful European country. They wanted to align with Europe out of fear of being attacked and that is exactly what happened. We can't ask them to trust that they will be safe from Putin's obsession with restoring the Russian empire. The most you can ask from Ukraine is to give up some territory which is probably what will happen.
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  1874.  @mirulmarcoba8976  shared values, free market, cultural bonds, freedom, democracy. I think they see nations of the free world as what they would like for themselves and the future of their children.
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  1875.  @bleachcoughdrops8299  the Baltic states joined NATO to prevent Putin from attacking and now they are safe. Putin feels free to attack any of it's neighbors (and it has done it to many of them). Neutrality makes them vulnerable. If your powerful neighbor wants your property you better have some powerful friends to help you
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  1876.  @bleachcoughdrops8299  so it's ok for Putin to massacre civilians because they wanted to associate with Europe?
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  1877. Laughed when I read that 🤣
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  1878. I support you with all my heart but you have to work on your media strategy. The no-fly zone is not going to happen. Real or perceived, the danger of nuclear war is just too much for anyone to accept. I wish it would happen but it won't. I know you are in a fight for your lives but you need to focus on realistic goals. Also be careful not to offend the "woke" contingent - they have a lot of influence. So much more to say... Just pay attention to how everything you say will be perceived.
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  1879. Putin's army are like ancient barbarians with their looting and pillaging. They are not soldiers, they are something else entirely.
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  1880. True!
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  1881. Ukraine govt: consider asking for an armistice, and something like Taiwan in which you can build an army with agreements to receive arms from the West. It would be an "armed neutrality". And don't give up any coastal territory.
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  1882. Barbarian looters. They disgust me 😡
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  1883. Russia is not going to give up kalinengrad no matter what the results are. It's far too important to them.
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  1884. Ukraine govt: can you infiltrate behind the front lines like the Russian saboteurs we're doing to you? This North Vietnamese used this tactic extensively against the US creating the feeling that nowhere is safe. Destroy command and control, disconnect the army from Putin and they may just stop fighting. The Tet offensive ultimately failed but it did show how much the war would cost in dollars and human life. Some believe it was the beginning of the end of that war.
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  1885. After defending Isreal from drones and missles, the free world has no excuse for not doing the same for Ukraine. Anything else would be hypocrisy.
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  1886. Not enough people know about the Holodomor. Russia has covered it up and prevented the world from knowing the truth.
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  1887. Strategically it's more important to retake the coastal areas in the south than Donbas. IMHO
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  1888. I was against the no-fly zone at first but after reading so many comments on YouTube from people who hate the free world I'm changing my mind. It's time to take a stand for freedom and democracy. We can't let Putin and the haters and bullies of this world control us with the threat of nuclear weapons - where does it end? I don't think his own people would allow him to use these weapons - it would be suicidal.
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  1889.  @stischer47  Hitler didn't have nuclear weapons. If Putin didn't have nuclear weapons we would be there with boots on the ground and the war would be over quickly.
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  1890. I don't know if the Ukraine government reads these comments but IMHO they should give up Crimea, Donbas, and Luhansk but nothing else. Never give up your right to arm yourself. Never give up the right to make your own policy. You must remain a sovereign nation.
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  1891.  @spooky_hausintrees  there were American soldiers forced by the north Vietnamese to make statements on tv and there was a lot of outrage about it. Whatever people might say in these comments I assure you most westerners do not approve.
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  1892. The Russians that support Putin deserve the sanctions but those who oppose him don't have good choices. They can protest and go to jail, they can leave Russia, or they can stay silent and ashamed of what is being done in their name.
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  1893. You must take back Mariupol. The world is watching the suffering there and you will be thanked for getting the people out of there. Please act as soon as possible, time is running out.
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  1894. Freedom is a universal human right. Ukraine fights for all of us.
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  1895. But we dont really know what Trump would do as president. He's totally unpredictable.
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  1896. Go Rita! Always watch your show. Great stuff 👏
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  1897. Thank you Rita 😊
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  1898. I've just recently watched your broadcast, and I really like your style. Great stuff 👏
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  1899. Why would Syrians want to fight on the side of Putin after he and Assad massacred so many people Syria?
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  1900. The new bipolar world is the US and China. Putin has impoverished his country and is becoming another North Korea. The other wars and conflicts are sideshows compared to what an open conflict with China would be like.
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  1901. Looks like Orban has his own bot army. Allowing a trojan horse into the EU is treason.
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  1902. Been going on for centuries. New generation, new weapons, same inclination to fight each other, and not just Israel vs Iran & it's proxies. Also between Arab states and tribal groups.
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  1903. Syria's new rulers will take the cash. Assad took a lot of cash with him, and the treasury is empty.
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  1904. Autonomy is not a continuum, it's binary. Look at Hong Cong.
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  1905. Great news !!! 👏
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  1906.  @setsrteghsrtehdrthsedrgsdr7966  Putin will destroy the Ukrainian culture, erase everything that makes them unique, and destroy their identity as Ukrainians. He will kill or imprison anyone that objects to his actions. He will take away their freedom and rule the county with puppets appointed by him. He will leave them in destroyed county with no hope. The people will be impoverished and beat down into submission.
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  1907. Chinese bots jumped on this fast. Covert influence campaigns are part of China's strategy. CCP bots flood any video that disparage China.
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  1908. Why is an ally of Putin in the EU and NATO?
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  1909. The West better start looking at dependency on China too. Economic war may be just as dangerous as military conflict.
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  1910. Hardly independent, all paid Putin trolls preaching Putin's lies.
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  1911. Putin's army of paid trolls is getting bigger every day. No worries, verified evidence of Russian atrocities is growing every day and the trolls will be judged as complicit and equally guilty.
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  1912. Putin says neutrality, he means surrender.
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  1913. We fought WW2 because we cared about freedom and democracy in Europe. We fought against tyranny and aggression. What has changed? Now we only care about our bank accounts, cat videos, and celebrity scandals.
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  1914. Nothing but Putin trolls on Bloomberg comments. Turn off comments Bloomberg.
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  1915. Bitcoin is great for concealing criminal transactions. But its also good for people living under tyranny that need an alternative currency that the government cant control.
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  1916. The Ukrainians are more creative and effective than Putin's people. Ukraine deserves to get their land back.
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  1917. Yes, it should be a priority.
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  1918. He works for Putin
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  1919. I agree!
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  1920. I hope they use that strategy - makes sense to me.
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  1921. Thanks! Interesting, I've been wondering what Putin is actually going to get out of this with so much destruction.
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  1922. This would be very difficult to fight in court. It has to be stopped before it becomes law and you have to start making payouts through your taxes. You might be poor as dirt but you will still have to pay
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  1923. This is precisely why Israel needs to exist. It's a lifeboat for Jews when the country they live in becomes anti-Semitic.
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  1924. If Ukraine gets weapons they win. If they don't they lose. I doubt anything else matters much.
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  1925. Wonder how much this troll was paid by Putin.
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  1926. Putin will have to go before any progress can be made
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  1927. Exactly what I've been thinking. Perfectly reasonable solution
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  1928. Christie is a nightmare for Trump and the MAGA Republicans and for the Democrats too. All of us who would never vote for Trump and don't like the thought police running the Democratic party might choose Christie if he got on the ballot.
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  1929. Defund the UN. If people want to keep it going, then let those who profit from it pay the bill. It's sure isn't doing much for the free world.
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  1930. I'm surprised they haven't locked her up yet. She must have some support behind the scenes. Maybe it's a sign there is a crack in Putin's grip
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  1931. Maga goes crazy every time she shows up. Get used to it, she has a lot of support that just don't make as much noise as Trump's minions . Truth is, she is better than both Trump or Biden, and a lot of voters know it.
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  1932. The Palestinians have very effective influence campaigns. They target both the woke and maga crowds from different angles. This makes them bold enough to commit terrorist attacks without fear they will be condemned.
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  1933. They aren't helping themselves by keeping women from participating in society. It's like shutting down half of their human resources. Nations with female participation are far more successful - simple fact.
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  1934. Russian propaganda machine working hard. Those people have lost their freedom.
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  1935. You are from Mongolia? Can't imagine what it would be like to be right in-between Russia and China.
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  1936. It's just a game of deception that Putin is playing
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  1937. Solomon islands now under Chinese control.
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  1938. @A K  yeah right, just like Hong Kong. We all know what would happen if China takes over.
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  1939.  @KiwiImpactSaint  I don't know. They all seem to be able to have political discourse without the divisiveness we have in America right now. Democracy takes a lot of effort to sustain but it's worth it. It's like the saying "eternal vigilance is the price of freedom".
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  1940.  @painfultruth1846  the big players in the region are all part of the free world: Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia. Hopefully the Philippines remains free too.
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  1941.  @KiwiImpactSaint  the Nordic countries are probably the best example. America is having a bit of a problem right now with the extreme left and extreme right. Hopefully this will be corrected in the future.
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  1942. Not sure if giving cash to the Taliban will reach the people. They put ideology above the needs of the people.
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  1943. DoS attack by paid China trolls going on in the comments. Both sides are nervous. This will not end well.
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  1944. I doubt it's true but I wish it was
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  1945. Would definitely help Japan but helping Taiwan is problematic
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  1946. Putin doesn't like her because she fights back. We need more people like her
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  1947. Exactly what I'm thinking 😏
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  1948. They are in most contested areas now. Probably taking huge losses. Wonder how they will come out of this war.
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  1949. Just like it was before Russia attacked Ukraine. They could easily change the "exercise" into an attack
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  1950. The Russians know they won't be attacked. Everyone knows that.
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  1951. From the outside it looks like Sandu is making progress. Is that not true?
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  1952. Schadenfreude
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  1953. Putin and his crowd will say whatever they think helps them. I doubt they really care about either side.
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  1954. Also consistent with pro-democracy, pro-freedom, pro- free market, pro-soveriegnty, and don't target civilians.
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  1955. @streptococcus1  wow. What are the odds of that. Thanks, made me smile
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  1956. @POCKET-SAND  woke is no better than MAGA
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  1957. Yes, exactly!
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  1958. Is it worse now than before in Latin America? Because I've never seen it so bad in the US before. Wonder if it's a global phenomenon..
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  1959. Americans are the kings of conspiracy theories. You wouldn't believe some of the crazy stuff people believe here.
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  1960. Not giving up. Thanks!
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  1961.  @shamelor5430  I was specifically referring to dissidents (see text above). And I have no idea what kind of visas are issued but I do know that dissidents are not as welcome as they once were.
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  1962. Whatever you think of NFKRZ, he has always been honest.
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  1963. I respect your honesty.
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  1964. Maybe he doesn't understand that there is a big difference between classic conservatives and MAGA Trumpers.
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  1965. Thought it was important to watch. Total waste of time. That's 2 hours I'll never get back.
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  1966. Nailed it!
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  1967. Freedom is chaotic and messy but it's better than tyranny
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  1968. My point was that a similar sounding law means something entirely different. In Russia, there is almost no freedom of speech. In the US, there is almost complete freedom of speech.
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  1969. You got my vote 😊
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  1970. A gift from China to Putin. The Chinese have been doing this for decades. Putin is an amateur by comparison.
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  1971. Glad you're ok. So can you say what you want now without getting in trouble?
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  1972. It's probably less than polls say. Some people afraid to be honest, some respond as they think they should even though at some level they know it's wrong. But I'm not sure how much the poll numbers would change if they were exposed to the truth because most of them wouldn't believe it anyway.
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  1973. Its not about Russia vs America anymore. I have more in common with Roman than the authoritarian right and left in my own country.
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  1974. Roman is the good kind of "woke". He isn't like the judgemental thought police and thier constant virtue signaling. Being liberal and being "woke" are not the same thing.
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  1975. Obviously for a domestic audience. Nobody in the West is going to believe this.
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  1976. If they send them to the front that's practically a death sentence. Harsh.
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  1977. The vast majority understand it's all Putin and the Russian people are not at fault. Maybe it's time for you to get the hell out of Dodge.
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  1978. "Less taxes. I'm from Russia, I had to go through shit" 😅 laughing, but it's kinda true.
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  1979. Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition - Monty Python, 1970
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  1980. The Russians must know the odds of coming back alive are not very good. They must be really ignorant to be persuaded by those ads.
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  1981. How is it they got into the US when the good ones like you can't get in. I say extradite them back to Russia and send us Roman instead
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  1982. I'm sorry you had to experience such poor treatment. No one deserves to be burdened by the distant past or take the blame for tyrants like Putin that rule them.
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  1983. Freedom is everything. This is great news! Really happy for you.
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  1984. Russian dissidents that escaped during the Cold War were welcome in the West. What changed?
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  1985. Good topic, witty review. You make good stuff 👍
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  1986. You can't please everyone. No matter what you say, some people won't like it. I don't judge you. You have a right to your opinion. It's a free country.
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  1987. Especially since not one comment was critical of Roman. Not a single one.
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  1988. Please understand that most people living in the free world would find it intolerable to live under the tyranny of Putin. Police states create a constant state of fear that permeates through the population but people find ways to cope. I think most Russians just disconnect from anything political. No judgement here, it just seems that way to me.
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  1989. @marymarlow3646  Yeah, it's a mystery to me they haven't been harrased or arrested. It's fairly obvious how they feel about what's going on. The only explanation I can think of is that they have a Western audience, and Putin doesn't care what we think.
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  1990.  @JustMeTalking  I hope it will work. We did a lot of cost-benefit studies of green alternatives when I took some environmental engineering classes and the result depended almost entirely on the cost of energy. With current costs in continental Europe those alternatives are looking pretty good right now.
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  1991. I've seen this stupid post before. Paid Putin troll for sure.
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  1992. Remind me, why is Turkey a member of NATO? They really lowered the bar for them.
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  1993. Except I'm not sure anyone will come to help
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  1994. It was supposed to be a system of checks and balances with the court preventing the other branches from passing unconstitutional laws. But this court has violated the norm against judicial activism. Trump and the Republicans are to blame for packing the court with right wing judges. It will take decades to reverse the damage.
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  1995. Also Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia
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  1996. These countries are deeply infiltrated by Putin's agents, I'm not so sure this is a good idea.
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  1997.  @pw3858  Tyranny only happens when you cheat and use force to get the results you want. Evil and tragic
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  1998.  @John_Smith_86  not sure how the Finns feel about being a buffer country
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  1999. The only books I have a problem with are the ones that promote hate and divisiveness. Banning books is a slippery slope so it's a complicated.
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  2000. The only significant thing coming out of this is the military to military communication. We might end up at war, but at least it won't start by accident.
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  2001. The Taliban have an iron grip on Afghanistan and the people were never enthusiastic about removing them. They made their choice, leave them alone to live with it.
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  2002. Banning tik tok is a waste of time. Anyone with VPN will have access regardless of what they do.
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  2003.  @أيشئ-ف1ج  this is equally wrong. Men and women should have the right to wear whatever they want. Who can judge what another should wear?
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  2004. Seems like a global war now between the free world and the tyrants and terrorists. Deja vu.
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  2005.  @gandalf4423  then why do they let their own people starve?
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  2006. Hamas trolls in the comments prove that Israel has to fight for its survival. Supporting Hamas terrorism is terrorism.
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  2007. Return the hostages and everyone can go home. Israel will have to go into Gaza and find them no matter what it takes.
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  2008. Interesting development, not what I expected
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  2009. Almost every country has a few right wing extremists, some are like Nazi's. They haven't gained much traction anywhere.
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  2010. Assad and Putin will slaughter them. So sad, they forget they don't live in a free and democratic country.
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  2011. Hitler tried this once before and almost succeeded. Not this time. Hamas has shown their true colors, and Israel will not let anyone stop them from defending themselves.
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  2012. If they don't make enough comments Putin will send them to the front where they will die. Have to type as fast as they can 🤪
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  2013. The CCP is worse than Putin. The CCP commits ethnic genocide. They are like the Borg, resistance is futile, you will be assimilated.
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  2014. Racist much?
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