Comments by "Michael Dunham" (@michaeldunham3385) on "Johnny Harris" channel.

@imperator791 no without a successful western economy to buy Russian gas or oil there is no success in Russia. Putin knows nothing about running a successful economy and it was investment and help from the west that helped Russia recover from the Soviet Union. Putin just was lucky that when he came to power oil prices increased substantially
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@imperator791 underestimated by the West? In what way exactly? So you think think that the West shouldn't have supported the independence of Chechnya? But you no doubt supported independence for Eastern Ukraine and Crimea, see the hypocrisy of yourself and Putin yet? In what way is Russia a major player? Oh yes they have large oil and gas resources, but not much else. Low GDP at the expense of the the general population, much of the country still lives in poverty because of this policy. The Russian military has been modernized? 😂 Not even close, yes they'll show a few military units with some apparently modern equipment, but the majority don't have this in fact are mainly poorly trained conscripts. The military assets you mention are very few in numbers because Russia is simply cannot afford more and there are questions regarding how good they really are. Yes the Russian economy collapsed in 1991, that's why the west sent billions in aid and as I previously pointed out it was the rise in oil prices that gave the illusion that Putin was successful. You have respect for Putin? You would be in a minority in Russia today
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Another keyboard warrior who hasn't been to Russia aren't you..... Politics is relevant and he is correct to point out that
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@IronMan-fi3xz you've obviously not read the details regarding that gas contract between Russia and China. China is systematically stealing technology from Russia just as they do with everyone else, in fact Putin did complain about this not that long ago. Just take a look at some Chinese fighter aircraft to see what I mean, they buy a handful of Russian tech and then just copy it. This relationship of convenience only began in 2014, before then things were very different. Putin likes to parade himself along side other world leaders just to show the people home he still is relavent
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@imperator791 S-400 is apparently a capable air defense system as for the rest? No the SU-57 doesn't work, that's why China has not bought any. Hypersonic missiles? Some mock ups and animations, that's all. It may have escaped your attention but the west also has nuclear weapons and subs the difference being Russia stole the technology they didn't invent it. Here's the thing, I don't rely on western media, I regularly read actual Russian media and it's not propaganda I'm spewing, again you've obviously never lived there and seen what it's really like Surveillance? All Russian people people are monitored, you can't buy a SIM card without official identification. Terrorism? And you don't think they've had this in Russia. You put racism twice? But yes there is racism in Russia, I've seen it. Socialism? Russia is one of the the most capitalist places you could visit. Wealth inequality? Have you seen the average pay for most Russians? BLM? Yeah just try protesting in Russia. LGBT? Your point? Because it's not illegal in Russia. And don't get me started on Russian higher education, even the most patriotic Russian channels will tell you how corrupt that is.
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@imperator791 Scotland already voted against independence and the Welsh are free to have such a referendum. Meanwhile back in Russia it's actually illegal to campaign for such a thing. So what gives them the right to encourage this in Ukraine for example with armed interference?
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@philipreed387 do you actually know why Russian is so widely spoken in Ukraine? Don't bother claiming cultural genocide without knowing why many want Ukrainian to be the official language. The people of Ukraine simply removed a corrupt leader, but I'm guessing that you support corruption
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@lubub9088 the regions of Russia don't actually enjoy autonomy, Putin has been clawing that back for years. Let's see how many former Soviet republics and satellite countries left the Wasaw pace to join NATO? You object to the removal of dictatorships? Why? People in the US are free to speak any language, but make no mistake Russian is the language of Russia
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@rasmusvanheerden3563 nope the US actually did their to help Russia by pouring billions into Russia. If you think Putin stopped any profiteering you're wrong only a handful of the oligarchs actually left and Putin simply created new ones that were allied with him. How much media coverage do think Navalny gets in Russia? None any rally he tries to hold is of course blocked by the government. The system is currently rigged to keep Putin in power. Here's the thing I've actually spent a lot of time in Russia, so I'm in no need of your advice and I already know what they say and think
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@philipreed387 now let me think 🤔 huge nuclear arsenal, developing missiles that were banned and constent anti-US retorick..... You have no idea
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@JuanDeSoCal no Russian economic success is based solely on oil prices, just look how much their currency has fallen once again. So you think Navalny is anti-Russian? Nope he's anti-corruption there's a difference. This video barely touched on politics, but of because when it did it sent you into a rage. Yes Putin is a terrible person, the bombing in Ryzan was was discussed by the Russian media at the time and many suspect Putin was behind it, but good luck finding that information now because Putin had it all removed
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@JuanDeSoCal you can't refute anything because you know nothing, just a collection of YouTube videos that are nothing but Kremlin propaganda for the most part. I'll give you an example of just how bad their lies are, a few years ago their foreign mouthpiece RT actually published an article about US unemployment where they claimed there was over 100 million people unemployed, seemed a little high to me. When you examine their figures they'd included both school children and retired people in that figure, this how bad the propaganda in Russia really is. You have no idea what the media is like in Russia and how tightly controlled it is. There's no shortage of disinformation regarding Nalavny coming out of the Kremlin, I suspect the claims regarding this alleged meeting with UK intelligence is just another one. Standard procedure when the Kremlin wants to remove someone is fake corruption charges, no one actually believes them in Russia. Nalavny is no traitor, he has the guts to stand up against Putin's kleptocracy, he didn't need to return to Russia but he did. You want to see racism in Russia? Google Alexander Shprygin, good friend of Putin pay particular attention to photos of him. Psy-op? A typical cheap shot from someone who knows nothing about Russia, what real life is like there.
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@JuanDeSoCal You're the one who brought up the media not me. Now you want to discuss Kuwait???? It's nothing but Kremlin propaganda regarding Ukraine, I'll tell exactly what happened. Ukraine simply wanted closer ties with the EU, but Putin wasn't having any of it because he'd already witnessed many former Soviet States do this. So he engineered sanctions against Ukraine, but of course he didn't call them that, he put pressure and mostly likely bribed the former president into backing out of a deal with the EU, that's how things are done in Russia. Now this displeased the Ukrainian people very much so they began to protest.... Absolutely nothing to do with the US. The president left and a new one and government was elected and they signed the deal with the EU. Did you actually search for Alexander Shprygin? I'm guessing not. No you don't follow Russia media, the average Russian doesn't believe what they are told, especially now. You can't link anything because it's false Kremlin propaganda. Well of course there was the incident in Salisbury where two Russian agents tried to murder a former Russian spy, by all means disprove that. And let's not forget MH-17. The Russian news station Life News gave the game away in the beginning when they claimed separatists had shot a Ukrainian cargo aircraft in the area, believe me they quickly deleted that story. I could go on with all the inconsistencies the Kremlin came with, but some other time.
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@rasmusvanheerden3563 A book written by an author with an agenda, your next suggestion Mein Kampf?
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@philipreed387 my comments regarding RT are accurate the fake story regarding US unemployment is probably still available. You know RT lost several journalists due their blatant lies regarding Ukraine. You'll also be hard pressed to find many Russians that watch it either, it really is that bad. Wasn't the original the original claim regarding Navalny's right hand man and British intelligence? You people need check your scripts more carefully 😂 Standard way for the Kremlin to get rid of someone, yawn. Why did Navalny miss his probation appointment? Oh yes he was in Germany recovering from poison, the poison has been confirmed by at least two governments last time I looked. There's no such thing as legitimate elections in Russia, many don't even bother to vote because they know the elections are rigged
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@philipreed387 I've already explained what happened in Ukraine in 2014. Putin did not want another former Soviet state to join the EU. The Ukrainian president of the time had promised to sign an association agreement, but Putin forced him not to..... No US involvement
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@JuanDeSoCal a script? 😂 Last time someone said they had evidence from an "investigative journalist" the journalist turned out to be an RT journalist. The account you've given is laughable, for example military intelligence is not funded by the the FCO, that in itself tells me this is nothing but fiction and yes basic as to whether it was British or American are important. When it comes to the poisoning I'm actually believing the German government who are actually one the more sympathetic governments to Russia. You've fallen for the Novichok is deadly on contact story I story which of course isn't true. One of the scientists who developed it also came into contact with it and still survived. Navalny isn't the one stealing billions from the Russian people. There's absolutely no evidence that there was any American involvement in Ukraine. We know that Ukraine wanted to sign an agreement with the EU, we know Putin was unhappy with this, we no the Ukrainian president at the time pulled out of the agreement and then that's when the protests began. Reed being Canadian is probably anti-American, neither one of you have the knowledge or ability to discuss anything because your position is based on a lie
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@imperator791 My propaganda against Russia? Where? You'll never once for example find me advising people that Russia is a bad or they should not visit, but I am highly critical of Putin and his kleptocracy. Navalny do I think he was poisoned? Yes because the German government confirmed this. The apartment bombings, why did Putin suppress all coverage? I saw the debate on Russian TV, not American. Crimea annexation, well we had the Budapest agreement and the Black Sea Agreement both of which were signed by Russia. Crimea was a illegal land grab. A war in in Eastern Ukraine because it suits Putin's interests to have instability in Ukraine. I haven't mentioned Georgia. And now we have the US should stay out of Europe? There's a lot of former Soviet states and Wasaw pact countries that would disagree with you. Why do you think these countries joined NATO? Because they knew some day someone like Putin would come along and they were right. The Baltic states in particular fear Putin will try the same tactics in their countries as he has in Ukraine. You really can't see that Russia lives under a dictatorship, one that will continue into the 2030's
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@imperator791 India pulled out of the SU-57 not because of money, it simply isn't what was promised. What technology has the US stolen from the USSR? The US as did USSR gain control of former Nazi scientists, no they were the to help develop nuclear weapons. The USSR used espionage to obtain US nuclear technology. You mean India would never become an ally of the US although I suspect you're trying to imply something else. If I understand correctly much of your democracy and legal systems are actually based on those from Britain not the USSR or Russia. You have the luxury of genuine elections, Russians do not.
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@imperator791 you have yet to show what technology that US has stolen from Russia once again. Your alleged friends in Russia sells weapons to your greatest enemy. Simply pointing out that that India has a long history shows what? The simple fact is many citizens of India are desperate to leave India for the west, you cannot say the reverse situation exists. This is not western propaganda it is reality
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@imperator791 The only part you got right is that NATO's purpose is to keep Russia out of western Europe. Where's your evidence that its purpose is to keep Germany down? Germany is the most successful economy in Europe. So you're saying that Russia dictates what the Baltic states are allowed to do? No, the Baltic states understand that they can never trust Russia to respect their borders which is why they made the decision to join NATO. The annexation of Crimea was a criminal action by Russia that is only accepted by a handful of dictatorships. What gives Russia the right decide the policy of another country? You will never be able to find an answer because there is no justification for what Putin has done. There was never any provocation from NATO, just the wish of the people of Ukraine for a better life, something sycophants such as yourself want to deprive them of
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@imperator791 Russia sells weapons to your enemy to used against you, yet you constantly claim Russia is your friend. Support for Pakistan by the West is just a reaction to Russian support of India, a necessary action to try to bring some balance to the region. Indians want more money and better standard of living you say but they cannot find this in Russia, why not? CIA activities in the Soviet Union? Your point is what? Yes the west had no desire to see communism spread and history has proved this to be the correct decision.
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@imperator791 Your actually saying that NATO has no right to protect nations from invasion from Russia, these nations who have spent decades under forced control by Russia. You know nothing about nuclear weapons, proximity is irrelevant as you've actually alluded to given the relative peace since WWII. No it's the ambitions that are more dangerous, just look at what China is doing for example. Why are America troops in Germany? They are there at the request and invitation of the German government. The US has no need to force its military on other nations. Germany did not invent nuclear weapons, there tanks were not superior they were actually very unreliable and no they did not invent modern weapons.
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@imperator791 You need to understand the difference between research and actual development, Germany was never close to developing a nuclear bomb as you previously claimed. Right so I don't research topics yet you don't know it's called "Nord" Stream 😄 The US is concerned that Putin will use gas supplies as a political tool in the future to be used against Germany and Europe, why? Because that's exactly what they have done in the past. The US has done nothing to prevent Germany from buying a vaccine from Russia, the question should be why are only 30% of Russians willing to take the vaccine, why did Putin refuse to be filmed taking the the vaccine unlike the leaders in the West? Germany has invested heavily in Russia, the US has done nothing to stop this you simply have no idea what you are talking about. So all of your points have been destroyed and now it appears that you have run out of your anti-American propaganda. It has nothing to do with perception, all people such as yourself do is watch endless YouTube videos but you have no real experience of life or Russia
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Honestly I wouldn't bother
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