Comments by "Thomas Ridley" (@thomasridley8675) on "VisualPolitik EN" channel.

  1.  @harshsoni2229  Their relationship was always rocky. Right now Russia sees a chance to make China more dependent on their food. China's food belt is getting hammered this year. .
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  2.  @blokin5039  Russia has cut off most it's supply of military hardware. Which is why Chinese engines suck so bad. And why they end up making substandard copies of everything from buildings, jets to aircraft carriers.
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  3.  @blokin5039  Their building are made of paper. Their infrastructure is poorly built and nearly as old as ours. This flooding has exposed a serious defect in their theology of quick construction.. Just as much as the drought and flooding has exposed ours. And what other major power would want or need Russian support at this point. It's China or get left out of the big game. And with all the issues China is having now. They are vulnerable to outside control. They need immigrants now. Why not Russians. It's not like they like anyone else.
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  4.  @blokin5039  Maybe this rapid rise came at the cost of long term stability. You can't say that there isn't some serious long term issues building that will come back on them later. Failure was built into the system. Which is why they will have had to change course over the yrs. The idea of laying flat is gaining ground. Chinese hippies. Dropping out in protest to the rat race they have built. Of course dropping out of the rat race is becoming more popular to many of those who can. Even in the u.s..
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  5.  @kaseemmisani7747  You do know that we have the Internet now. It's pretty hard to hide the issues China is having. How many building have sold out, but we're never completed ? Or start falling apart even before it's even finished. It's shiney on the outside, but soft on the inside. How many ghost cities have they built just to increase their GDP ? They have aircraft carriers. But lack the aircraft to support them. They lack the long range logistics need for a world power. They lack the bases to extend their influence. Their military is in a defensive posture.
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  6.  @kaseemmisani7747  I am know both sides. I am not ignoring what they have created. But, how their history and rapid rise has created a weak foundation. And how they are getting hammered with one issue after another.
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  7.  @kaseemmisani7747  China has taken a lot of bumps and bruises over the yrs that's for sure. The effects of the Mao yrs is building into tidal wave that will change everything. Including a massive decline in people eligible for military and security services.
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  8.  @kaseemmisani7747  China lacks the one thing that a rising power needs. Friends !
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  9. ​ @badluck5647  America with the Putin touch. 🙄
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  10. Says the people that got sucked into a personality cult. Maybe two if you follow a god.
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  11. Putin is finding force is getting too expensive too use.
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  12. How too make Harris vp. Threaten too re-elect trump.
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  13. There will be no end to this war until Russia is pushed out of Ukraine. We have invested too much political, military and economic resources to stop until Putin is stopped.
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  14. Bubbles are great. If you are not holding the bag when it bursts.
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  15.  @MahdiyarAbdollahi  You know that wasn't the point i was making. Hamas, Hesbolloh and the like are not your normal government defense forces. So making the proxy comparison with Ukraine and the U.S. set me off. Unlike our support of the anti russian forces in Afghanistan. Ukraine is an actual legitimate government worthy of our support in defending their country from russian aggression.
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  16. All Putin is doing is forcing Europe to find other sources for the products they exports. Which is a good idea anyway. Just like China has forced the world to develop other sources for their rare earth minerals. And at what point would sanctions affect their ability to rebuild or even maintain their military forces at it's current levels ? We thought that getting Russia and China more dependent on exports would temper their aggressive nature. Unfortunately, Putin thinks it's a more valuable weapon than it is. Besides, their economy can't compesate for the lost income for very long.
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  17. Africa doesn't seems to know what they want. They go from one coup to another like its just another day in African politics. They keep demanding change but end up where they started every time.
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  18.  @IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns  Building them is only step one. Then you need the entire infrastructure for delivery and support. That is the hardest and most expensive part.
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  19.  @wolfswinkel8906  Who in their right mind would want to invade them in the first place ?
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  20. You can't escape bias. Bias in the right direction is useful. Biden/Harris 2020. But we can escape insanity dressed as a clown. And like god. You bought the illusion like the gullible little children you are.
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  21.  @jasonwayne5728  Ya, both are stuck having too haul around pointless garbage they call tradition.
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  22. ​@thenonexistinghero 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You should really do something about these delusions. Russia is getting pushed out everywhere. And, the frozen assets will be used to help rebuild and arm Ukraine. Scrap metals will be a big business in Ukraine.
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  23.  @pepelepew1227  I don't 'stick' to any news channel. A super religious ideology and a atheistic theocratic dictatorship. This should be interesting. Sort of like the Vatican and the Satanic Temple linking up.
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  24.  @pepelepew1227  First off, I could care less what you think I should be watching. Second, since I don't know what country you are in. I have no context to work from. Third, money always comes with a contract. Sign it or don't. Nobody is forced to take the money. Or even to allow foreign investments to buy up companies. The nationalization of industries have been even less successful then those that are privatized. And nobody but China believes in the validity of the 9 dash line.
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  25.  @pepelepew1227  First off, yes that is my real face. I never was into hiding who I am. Second, Japan and Germany have restricted the size of their own military over the yrs. The original restrictions came from their peace treaties. Third, countries that we have fought bitter battles against are now allies. Let's see how China scores. Zero ! Fourth, there were many countries involved in every war we have fought. Either on the front lines or in support roles, we never go it alone. Even the u.s. can't do whatever it wants.
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  26.  @pepelepew1227  I sure would like to see China try to claim land in Afghanistan as Chinese soil. That would be quite the show.
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  27.  @pepelepew1227  I would agree on all your points, but one. China is doing everything they are being accused of and more. China is the one pushing the illusion that is the dash 9 line. China has a fishing fleet that is out of control. A pack of resource pirates. And building an island where it doesn't belong doesn't create a valid claim to territorial water rights. Sorry, China will never get to claim the SCS as their property. And Taiwan will never be a part of mainland china.
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  28.  @pepelepew1227  China depends on the freedom of navigation laws just like every other country. So, I don't see any advantage in this move. Except to piss off your neighbors. Pushing them into picking a side. And they are not picking to align with China. This is only getting the u.s. even more involved in the area. And China is having some serious problems in just about every sector of their economy. Compounded by a series of extended natural and man-made disasters.
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  29.  @pepelepew1227  Why do you act like the u.s. is the only nation reacting negatively to china's latest moves in the SCS ? Since so much trade goes thru that area. It seems that just about everyone has some interest in the outcome.
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  30.  @pepelepew1227  Let's see. Their foreign political and economic push onto the world stage has fallen flat on its ass. The islands they built are already sinking. And for death counts. America would come up way short of Mao and the CCP. And China is pulling back to a more isolationist position. Pushing out foreign influences. And the foreign investments it needs. A shortage of electricity (do to a shortage of that sweet Australian coal and heavy rains) is killing their economic output. And forcing companies to look for other countries to base out of. China just doesn't want too look like the paper tiger it really is. With a persecution complex that would make Christians red with envy.
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  31.  @pepelepew1227  Like they say. If the u.s. doesn't have a finger in the pie. China or Russia will be there in our place. I don't know of any country that doesn't have a hand in directing the affairs of other countries. Do you know why we have so many allies ? Because they see a bigger threat coming from Russia and China.
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  32.  @pepelepew1227  I don't watch CNN or any standard media sites. Even china's own statements show how bad things are. It's a system designed to fail. And the latest policy changes are only making their economy worse off. I heard that they were 'considering' a system of property taxes. Apparently, they are changing how funding for new construction is done. Throwing a big wrench into an already sick and unbalanced system. Their morgage companies are in some serious financial trouble because if it. They have outlawed crypto currency. Which maybe their smartest move. Shutdowns due to a shortage of electricity may bankrupt many businesses. I could go on.... Ya, there is so much info coming out of China it's almost funny.
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  33.  @pepelepew1227  I never said the u.s. was the good guys. Just that fewer countries see us as a threat. And it seems that just about everyone wants a u.s. base in their country. That flag still has some heavy weight behind. For some reason people feel safer behind an American flag than just about any of the other ones.
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  34.  @pepelepew1227  Did you know that the u.s. wasn't the only military with troops in country ? So if the invasion was illegal. Someone didn't pass the message on to our allies. Sweet Jesus !!! You keep blaming the u s. for all the worlds problems. What the Jews are not in vogue any more ? Maybe blame the gods for letting us be top dog for the last 80 yrs. 😁 Well one thing for sure. Piss us off and we 'will' make your life miserable for a very long time. Don't poke the beast and you won't get chewed up.
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  35.  @pepelepew1227  The only 'official' ally china has is N.Korea. Nobody is signing military mutual defense agreements. Nobody is supporting their moves in SCS. Nobody wants their fishing fleets in their waters. Nobody wants a chinese military base in their country.
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  36.  @pepelepew1227  I am sure that China would like to be the u s.. But, that seats taken. It doesn't look like China has the right stuff to ever be a major player. Besides, this isn't the 1800's. Empires are no longer possible or desirable. I am fully aware of the Chinese military and economic capabilities. And they are not at all impressive.
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  37.  @pepelepew1227  Trying too compare the freedoms of the Chinese or Russians with those in the U.S. is quite laughable. What country are you supporting ? What country are you in ?
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  38.  @pepelepew1227  You live in New York. Enjoying all the benefits the U.S. has to offer. Yet, have an issue with it's level of rules. Give me a break.
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  39.  @pepelepew1227  Since living in New York is totally voluntary. So, no you have no room to complain. And I have had enough travel to last a lifetime. Unfortunately, it's all been in the asian theatre and at gov expense. I don't know of any country that doesn't have the same issues the U.S. does. No matter what system you have. There will be advantages and disadvantages.
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  40.  @pepelepew1227  So which special skill did you have that qualified for a H1B ? And what country did you come from ? You know...add some context to the situation. But, you signed the agreement to live in New York, of all places to get dropped into.
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  41.  @pepelepew1227  I guess we had better options than your home country ? Anything east of the Rockies is a no go zone for me. Seems everytime I went east the weather sucked big time. The big cities have no draw for me. And after leaving a very stressful time in the air force. I just wanted some peace and quiet. A time to heal the soul from all the damage war can put on you. Anyway, I hope you find the life you are looking for.
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  42.  @pepelepew1227  You sure picked a great time to end up in New York. The world is in a death dive from a combination of over leveraged economies, social changes and a covid distressed world. This is the biggest multi level disaster to hit the world since WW2. And this is just part 1 of a 4 part disaster movie. I hope I won't be around for parts 3 and 4. The east coast isn't know for having a friendly upbeat atmosphere to begin with. And it's not a friendly place for the disabled and old.
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  43.  @pepelepew1227  Buying stuff that you don't really need is always a bad idea Your story is probably a million to one shot.
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  44.  @pepelepew1227  Are you saying that if you hadn't been accepted for entry. That things would have worked out the same for you ? There isn't that many that are that lucky. To be in the right place. With the right skills. With an economy that can support your climb to a comfortable retirement. You think this is all just because you have made good decisions that may not have even been available under different circumstances.
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  45.  @pepelepew1227  My tone ? Just saying that you were damn lucky to get here. And have it work out the way it has, is as much luck as skill. That is somehow condescending ?!? 🙄🙄 You just don't realize all the barriers that could have left you down cleaning dishes at an all night diner. You are just one disaster away from losing it all. Just like everyone else. So get off that high horse you're riding. It's cutting off the oxygen to your brain.
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  46.  @lukemurray4950  So China thinks they can do something that no other country in history has managed ? 🤣🤣🤣 The Taliban are already in deep shit. Running that country is not as easy as they thought it would be. Having resources and developing them into a sustainable business is too completely different problems. Besides the next gov may not be so friendly. It is a very politically unstable country.
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  47.  @lukemurray4950  The afghans hate each other as much as they hate everyone else. Afghanistan hasn't been a really unified country in it's entire history. To many seperate power bases. All protecting their slice of the country. They may combine to remove a foreign power. But, quickly return to the political infighting that made Afghanistan the country they have today.
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  48.  @lukemurray4950  Ok, tell me when they had a central gov that controlled the tribal areas. As far as my research has seen, it has never happened. And I don't see them giving up their local control or power base to any central gov.
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  49.  @pepelepew1227  And your opinion means what to me ? And the answer is.... ZERO !!!!
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  50.  @pepelepew1227  For a guy who's main theme on your channel is 'dum, dum, dum' (Which you fit perfectly). You have little to talk about. You have just as much credibility as Donald Trump's Christian values.
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