Comments by "irresistablejewel" (@irresistablejewel) on "The Russian Dude" channel.

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  39.  @xostler  I required an English translation of a Russian question (if they wanted an answer); perhaps a second opinion about the chap with the "Hollywood Russian" accent (because I believe he is a fraud, just exploiting this dire situation; a parasite). In return I have some funny stories (funny now) about Moscow in the early 90's. It doesn't make me any kind of "geopolitical expert" (because nobody is and besides I don't read tea-leaves); but I can tell you that Russia (and China) are nothing like the way the American corporate msm portray them and so they have a few unpleasant surprises ahead (but what they are exactly I don't know). Their lies are going to find them out. My point is that I know a lot about the criminal underworld; not just in Russia but there that included the owner of the company (who had obviously been "kneecapped") and about 99% of the customers. I was one of two casino troubleshooters; my mission was usually to resolve gang violence and walking into the Hotel Ukraine was a bit reckless, because I don't work for the Ukrainian mafia (and they knew who I was, introduced themselves, it made my hair stand on end). At the time that group had a habit of putting radio-active elements in bank managers chairs; a lot of the poisonings were gang related and if you want to know what they look like today, take a look at the current Ukrainian administration. (I'm deadly serious) My point is that things do not work in Eastern Europe, or China; at all the way they do in the West. They make the rules there, not "the West"; matters are rarely resolved by litigation and if Ukraine gives up neutrality, Russia has to react. This was obvious beforehand; we are where we are and I blame the Western self proclaimed "elite", who prove being rich and greedy doesn't make you clever. If you like, google VDNK or the stats for a category 5 Typhoon, because I've been in both and it may not be quite what you expect. I'll leave you with a question, re Ukraine, what's in it for you? In Russia it is unwise to interfere in other people's business, if there's nothing in it for you. It could be fatal. The Western oligarchs claim that this war was unprovoked; is untrue; I no doubt believe a few untrue things myself, but the Russia capacity for violence I understand very well. So careful there...
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  77. Well since Russia has cut off the "EU" gas pipeline which America obviously controlled and mined the farmland American companies got hold of and also seem to know when and where "lethal aid" is arriving, what is there left to invest in? Russia gave the "globalists" fair warning; besides they are too clever and well armed for the dumb capitalists (but they're using public money and Ukrainian lives so they don't need to care... and they don't care about people, even their own homeless). If you are going to be disgusted it should really be because there's a rich persons club we aren't in; full of very cynical interest). Perhaps you might ask why billions are being sent to the Ukrainian mafia? Because that's pretty much what was happening; I can tell you why, but I doubt your congressman (sponsored by Wall St and the arms industry) wants "outsiders" to know. The Senate will know "the investment" in Ukraine has gone up in smoke; while they're glossing over 25,000 dead in Gaza; as for democracy... war or war, vote now! Time to wake up, mate; there's a storm coming and you don't want to find yourself in the teeth of it. Believe me. Fight for us and one day you can live on the streets?! (That just isn't going to get these "poor" people elected). While I think America has done enough in Europe (probably set it back 25 years) Trump 6/5; Putin 4/11... I'm not suggesting you bet; but Russia v Ukraine only goes one way. For Ukraine it was always neutrality or war. (from Russia, with love xx)
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  78.  @DancerVeiled  I largely agree with you: on top of a series of increases to a large military budget there is the "lethal aid" budget; a lot of that is going into weapons production (which is good for the domestic economy); old stock (near it's "use by" date) can be exported; while using Eastern Europe as a weapons testing area won't disturb Americans and provides promotional material for the arms shows. While: since the conflict in Ukraine is using public money and Ukrainian lives and those politicians so keen on war (usually haven't been to war and aren't going); likely have a seat in a nuclear bunker and the global population is getting quite large... they can afford to lose a few billion men. That all makes perfect sense "on paper". Maybe that is why America seems to be perpetually at war; with a long list of enemies; maybe it's true "War pays!" (D Cheney). The growing problem might be that: this only works for a few people; other nuclear superpowers may not share Americas interests and if those wanting war won't go, somebody else will have to fight it for them (while they stay home and count money). At the moment the "globalist" concept is; fight for you country (for whatever reason) and one day you can live on the streets. That isn't a very good advert. While if government keeps producing money out of "thin air"; buying power goes down; prices go up and if wages don't keep up; historically it usually leads to civil war. If people don't get to win, once in a while; they won't play the game (nothing in it for them); if public money isn't accounted for properly it leads to corruption; while "trickle down" economics only works on paper; actually the rich get very rich and build space rockets. The rest of us just get to watch. The warmongers don't want accountability; that could spoil everything; but if there is so much "investment" in weaponry; other superpowers must do the same. I don't like the games being played; using my money.
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  83.  @cindiheaton1048  By using "clickbait" titles the idea is to attract viewers; since it has been established by the American Senate that original content should be rewarded this individual (TRD) is making around $10,000 a month. He also directs viewers to another site Patreon where he attempts to charge for clips already posted on YouTube that can be viewed for free. He also asks for donations, but there is no evidence that TRD donates anything to Ukraine, or does anything other that pocket those. (That's three revenue streams). It is also quite possible that he (and another clickbaiter, ex-crypto salesman; living in Canada) is a government employee. These types are often called "sock-puppets" or the 50 cent army and their job is to present "one-sided journalism" (so they are not true journalists) or "obfuscate" shout fake or bot... The first about two dozen comments on many msm sites, praise the host; thank them for their insight, it's become rather obvious (but 50 cents is 50 cents). It is already well established the TRD is an unreliable narrator, said "It's over" maybe a dozen times; TRD hates Russia and Russians but still wants to call himself Russian. The problem here is he seems to know very little about Russia; describes things as a Westerner would (talks about money a lot) and TRD doesn't seem to support Ukraine either (allegedly) revealing their military logistics. It's bad enough when CNN publish the location of the mercenary training camp (near the Polish border) and three days later Russia destroys it. However this TRD publishes fantasy; later shown to be that by... TRD. TRD is here every day; should really be called The Unbelievable Russian Dude (TURD) because that's what this dishonest money-grubber is, urging people to hate. The fake accent; the fake hair; the fake news; I don't think there's anything real about this TURD. Now I don't want you doing this Cindi; because one day this conflict will end (possibly in WW3) and people will remember this TURD and many will hate Russia without every going there; speaking the language or understanding what a superpower (there are 3) can do. The corporate media have spent decades, creating enemies; calling for big military budgets; only they can save us... y'know. So many enemies I'm beginning to think the msm are the enemy within. So many civilians dead from NATO interventions, now they claim they care about people (well they don't not even their own homeless). Like TURD it's obviously all about the money. I do believe they underestimate: technologically driven Russia; how angry Russia is and Eastern European corruption. So that's how TURD lies and gets money; just give up any moral or ethical concerns and gloat over your fellow countrymen dying. Love of money... the root of all evil. Hope I answered your question. Hope the Canadian IRS meet TURD Have a nice day!
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  99.  @scottdavis421  What's going on? Okay. This guy is a con-man who is trying to solicit donations or get people to pay for free clips and all he has to do is keep stirring up hatred against his fellow countrymen (allegedly) or give away Ukrainian military strategy (allegedly); but it's become clear that he just makes stuff up (and is in it for the money). Things he missed out: after the second attack on the Kerch bridge, the grain deal expired and Russia isn't going to renew it; they claim that Western weapons are being imported using the grain ships and that the grain corridor was used by Ukraine to attack the bridge, so cargo ships may be viewed as legitimate targets (they say). Then for about three days Russia has attacked Odessa, destroying loading facilities; they also attacked two other ports. The Western media claims things like Russia is starving the world; but it seems 97% of the grain was going to the EU, the 3% going to Africa Russia says it will provide; worries about ships getting insurance, but that's not really a worry, because insurance companies are in business to make money (so won't insure, potentially "legitimate targets" and regard those over 50 as a liability). There may be more going on than just a reply to the Kerch bridge attack, it's unusual for Russia to attack Odessa (for cultural reasons); but that's the end of free passage for Ukrainian grain. The fake Russian missed all that, although it's been widely reported; but then he's in Canada and we can only hope he meets a real Russian someday. As the OP mentioned he's enjoying death too much to look at this creature with anything but astonishment. He doesn't even know much about Russia, but clearly this is a better gig than trying to flog crypto.
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  112. Since Crimea is now Russia and the (mainly Russian speaking) "breakaway"regions have been under Russian control since early 2022, despite "the globalists" diverting billions of public money to their "cause" it looks more like it's the American far-right that are struggling. I think they've lost. Look at the towering: national; student; and credit card debt; homelessness, no NHS; an opium "epidemic" (see Purdue Chemicals: Afghanistan). Is this what we are fighting for? (You don't get this in Russia). If you are asking what a technologically driven nuclear superpower with the largest nuclear weapons arsenal; bomb; liftoff-platform; geared for land war with (according to the fake Russian parasite) 3 million troops in reserve; the one that constructed the first space station. Well I don't want to give anyone any ideas (it's not my war), but they could conceivably knock this planet off it's axis. The mainly American msm not only fail to recognize: that the conflict in Ukraine started in 2014; Russia didn't export it's manufacturing base to Asia; that since sanctions won't work on an energy and food exporting superpower, the American far-right's intention all along was to "play" Europe (at the risk of WW3). If you want a reality check, here it comes... The Russians like the Ukrainians; but the matter of Ukrainian neutrality was always a red line. (not open to negotiation!!). When the msm claims Russia is targeting civilians this is a lie. Actually this is what NATO does, they've killed millions of civilians, but I digress. Things don't work the same way in Eastern Europe as they do in the West. Let me put it this way, if the Ukrainian mafia snaps it's fingers under the Russian governments nose, then they have to display (to all) the consequences of that. (In the case of Chechnya, they raised Grozny to the ground; they shelled their own "white-house" to evict protesters, but bombing the metro; killing schoolkids, they were incandescent with anger). I doubt Russia will do that to Kyiv or Odessa or move to full deployment yet; what they appear to be doing is maintaining equilibrium (but that isn't popular with the Russian nationalists). You claim Ukraine has "one tiny under powered army", well it is starting to look that way now; if Russia deploys 3 million (I still think the fake Russian is lying) not only would it spook the EU, but how is Ukraine expected to match that? The Cossack's reputation in battle goes before them; as does the Russian's in tank warfare, while it seems to puzzle the msm why Russia would use hyper-sonic technology on a small electrical substation, I can clear that one up for them. (they're just showing you what they've got). The reality is (as far as I can see) is that Monsanto and their bio-labs; Biden and his oil deals; the billions of public money diverted, even the whole "globalist" concept... they've lost! Btw I just come here to marvel at this base creature; trying to teach others to hate his (allegedly) fellow countrymen, while knowing virtually nothing about Russia. You'll know more about Russia by typing VDNK; Hotel Ukraine or Moscow Metro than from this fraudster or the "fake news" brigade. If you have any further questions don't hesitate to ask, but just one question. Why are we sending so much money to the Ukrainian mafia? They aren't even in the EU or NATO, but since the Russian word for stop is stop at least they have that in common. Have a nice day!
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  129.  davecoyle4483  I'm not saying a Scottish independence referendum is a particularly good idea; but the UK courts have ruled a country cannot hold a referendum if or when it pleases. As for regions of Ukraine voting for independence or to join Russia, that's their business; but a lot of people seem to be making up the rules as they go along. Re The last indy referendum Cameron's odd "Edinburgh agreement" contained the clause "...or unless there is significant change"; not sure if the UK has actually left the EU yet (maybe still being blocked or delayed), but Scotland left the EU. I hold that countries can hold major referendums any time they want; that the people are sovereign, Westminster disagrees. I do recall the assurances from Tory/Tory light, that staying in UK was only way for Scotland to stay in EU; the games they played with assurances of substantial new powers (for one and all) hanging Scottish Labour "out to dry", as it was another empty gesture. Making it up as they go along... I didn't vote in the EU referendum; seems Scotland was leaving the EU either way. I'd vote "leave" (in a ridiculous "best of three"). However if a country hasn't the power to decide matters by referendum, then who has? Btw "The Russian Dude" is a fake; don't buy what he is selling; daily coverage from Canada?! Knows how to reel them in, but he's a blagger; the UK gov should avoid "American interests" for a while, try running the UK properly, but fat chance, it's making them money (our money). So roll on the indy referendum...
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  133. He lives in Canada (he said); after spending time studying in America; don't know where he got the accent (possibly the movies). Probably not a good idea to publish your e-mail on an open forum (even if you are in the cia); but Atem (here) is very keen on money (and doesn't seem to care how he gets it). That partly explains why he gloats over the deaths of (allegedly) fellow countrymen, while (allegedly) revealing Ukrainian logistics, plus all the "It's Over!" clickbait titles, he is simply in the business of selling hatred (and curiously: seems to know very little about Russia; Moscow or the way things are done in Eastern Europe. How does he know what's going on in Eastern Europe on a daily basis? The answer is he doesn't; he simply repeats the talking points of the far-right American media (including their mistakes); might be from Ukraine or one of the Baltic states (there's not much Russian about him) and while my country (Scotland) is fairly tolerant, if I was doing what he's been doing they'd like put me in jail (charge: disturbing the peace). I liked Toronto; the CN tower and the Canadians I met (the day I was there); whereas I dislike this individual (who has recently turned to trying to gain sympathy, while coining it in). The conflict in Ukraine is an old USSR matter (if Ukraine gave up neutrality the alternative was war with Russia). Best avoided. The Western interests who took control of Ukrainian infrastructure (from 2014) are likely to lose their "investment" (farmland now full of mines); the requests to America ($60 billion) and EU ($55 billion); they gave ($0.2 billion and $0 billion), while Russia has said after peace negotiations were blocked repeatedly (by USA and UK); offers of mediation (China; African congress and others) rejected; that they will now only negotiate on Ukrainian terms of surrender (a sobering thought). I don't know what the Western interests thought they were doing "investing" (USA) and sending "aid", to a non-NATO/EU country (they are not known to be charitable); but there's a lot we haven't been told. While I know what this chap is doing, it's called "grifting" and, as JFK RIP said, "Do not get into direct conflict with a nuclear superpower" (then they shot him. Turns out war is big business, but not this one; in this one everyone loses (just how much is still to be decided). Except for the war profiteers, like this chap; hate sells. (all he's got to offer really... sorry to hear you got him). That's one problem with immigration, countries exporting their undesirables (so did he jump or was he pushed?).
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  176.  @jors6240  Sounds like you have no real response; while NATO strategy invariably requires air-control (something Ukraine does not have) and yields high civilian death tolls (50,000 dead kids in Iraq/Afghanistan $3 Trillion war), while if NATO deploys in Ukraine (a non-NATO country) it will most likely cause WW3. Meanwhile this channel is garbage: a chap with an exaggerated accent; claiming to be Russian while gloating over the deaths of Slavs; claiming he support Ukraine while revealing logistics, while his "history" clearly shows this is someone willingly distributing misinformation for material gain = evil. I can only assume that you are easily impressed, or running cover because the war profiteer (because that's what he's doing) knows very little about Russia, while the clickbait and fairy stories are getting noticeably repetitive. So... I hope he's paying you; otherwise get used to disappointment, there are no winners here; but Russia is simply going to keep trashing the Western interests "investments". Of course Ukraine is not winning; it was never going to win. The plan of the American far-right all along was to damage Europe economically, clear stocks of old weapons and see what they can get... using public money and Ukrainian lives. Difference this time is the opponent is a technologically driven nuclear superpower with a proven record in land war and vast resources. While sending money to corrupt countries never worked before... the neocons have a lot of explaining to do, as I see it. While this fake "Russian Dude is a fake after money; if I did what he's doing (preach sedition) my fellow countrymen would likely string me up (here's hoping).
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  195. @keithbevins6688 This chap "The Russian Dude" is clearly in it for the money: he's moved from selling "crypto" to selling hate and I don't see why Canada would want or need those that gloat over the deaths of his (alleged) former countrymen, or (allegedly) reveal Ukrainian logistics in time of war. His loyalty is simply to his own bank balance. This is why he uses clickbait titles; makes stuff up and if you think about it; what does he know, based in Canada (that you and I can't find from more reputable sources)? I'd point out that: he seems to know very little about Russia; his accent is suspect (exaggerated); he makes the same mistakes as the msm (but you'd have to take my word for that). I am sure that he has not thought as far as the end of this conflict: he just posts daily to maximize revenue; tries to sell free clips, I guess the merchandise didn't sell. He wants $$$. "Friends" like him Canada can get any day. I very much doubt that Crimea will return to Ukraine; the people (mainly) speak Russian; they chose Russia and a warm water port is essential for the Russian navy. It's also unlikely that an energy and food exporting nuclear superpower is going to back off; the real danger is full deployment and a nuclear ultimatum (which I would take seriously). Imagine Russia were to form a military alliance with (say) Mexico; send weapons and billions, do you think America would accept this? Do you think Mexico would defeat America? This is the scenario that the American far-right "globalists" are enacting, using public money and Ukrainian lives; to a country that is not a NATO or EU member (and quite corrupt). It doesn't look like "the globalists" can afford to back off either, their concerns are more money related; but they are not currently "investing" for humanitarian reasons. So I would agree with you that the American political system has moved over time to the far-right, the next election will be a vote for war or war? (Your choice). If corporations get to influence government, their objective is money (it's their duty to maximize profit); they don't need to care about people (look at the homeless, it's obscene). America's involvement with other countries usually seems to involve: oil or opium or imposing the petrodollar; by the amount of dead civilians it was never about people. The growing problem for the globalists appears to be a growing number of countries that are simply not interested in American interests; there are more and more deals being made that exclude the West; don't use the petrodollar and if anyone is to blame for that it's the globalists. So this is beginning to look (to me) like the globalists last stand. Currently Russia occupies the mainly Russian speaking regions (that voted for independence in 2014); it's been like that for over a year (it seems obvious what Russia wants). It's clearly too late to inform the pro-war msm that things simply don't work the same way in Russia or China; they both have soft currencies and they can push back. The reason for Russia doing what it's doing is Ukraine agreed with them to remain neutral; the Western signatories didn't want to understand what breaking that would entail. So while the Western interests talk about rules (they wrote) or the ICC (court) they don't recognize; I don't think Russia is listening to any of it (they have their own rules). The msm have spent years trying to convince people Russia was a threat; now they are trying the opposite; but the term "nuclear superpower" is not used lightly. I doubt China is interested in this conflict; they already said "don't try to involve us in American power games" (I believe they identify what this is and are calling out America). All these economic sanctions seem little more than America "playing" the EU; Africa isn't interested; India isn't interested; China isn't. Looks like globalism isn't popular. At this time I believe: Willfully distributing misinformation for material gain is an evil act (msm and "The Russian Dude"); economic sanctions were never going to work on a major exporter (with alternative markets); messing around with exchange rates and the petrodollar makes it too much trouble to use; a technologically driven society, with state funded health and education (Russia; China; Scotland; Canada; Scandinavia) is a better model than America has and the Russians are highly educated with their own social media; they get BBC world service and they will know what's going on. While if you look at moving pictures of Moscow; New York or London, life goes on as if there's no war. It seems to me that Frank Zappa was correct, America has moved to being a fascist theocracy; I'm not suggesting Russia is in any way perfect; but you don't get homelessness there. It's socially unacceptable. I don't believe (for Russia) it's about winning and losing; it's about how much everyone loses; the globalists may count that in dollars, Russia in terms of credibility. Ukraine agreed neutrality; the West's "charity" was very provocative to Russia and it was known there would be hell to pay if Ukraine decided to join a Western military alliance. Since Russia isn't going to stop (credibility issue) and the globalists can't afford to stop (money issue); it looks like WW3 is inevitable. Meantime no need to help this "bad actor"; he's no doubt coining it in; just like the American arms industry.
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  221.  @emm_arr  No, actually I'm a troll buster... Buster: I'm not a bot; I'm not aligned to the Russian or Ukrainian side (because it's not my conflict, it's theirs) and I'm wondering how long the far-right "globalists" in America are going to be allowed to "play" us Europeans for fools? Their "win at all costs" approach is already very costly (both in terms of the lives of Slavs and the public money they are diverting, to who knows where? What is America doing messing around in Eastern Europe? (and don't give me, it's for the children, it's not) As for this impostor: he's already a proven liar; having lived and worked in Moscow (during the breakup of USSR) I know he's not from there; anyone who tells you they know what others are thinking is trying to sell something (and what he is selling is hatred, of all things Russian). Not only is he doing that but he's "willfully peddling misinformation for material gain" an act which I consider pure evil. So since he wants to talk about hope; I hope Russia and Ukraine resolve this conflict and his lies catch up to him. So if you are looking for trolls, there's one; it calls itself "The Russian Dude"; it gloats over the deaths of Russian troops; claims insight into what Putin wants (all the way from Canada) "to fail" it says (but it's not V. Putin conducting the military action, it's the Russian military); then it (taken at face value) blabs about "The Deadliest Ukrainian Trap" (not only displaying a vague understanding of capitalization, but clearly forgetting to say "spoiler alert" before (presumably) alerting the Russian elite forces (whose side is he on?). Are you seriously telling me that you believe this stuff? Enough of the "throwaway comments" Does it's act convince you? (because it is an act, it's got a catch phrase too). So when it says "hit the Russian Dude" here's hoping! (right in the kisser) Watching it gloat over death, while begging for money; there are consequences to this...
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  223.  @JT-yl9yt  Who do you think you are trying to fool: America has invaded two countries; performed a regime change in Libya and American troops occupy around 20% of Syria (the oil fields) and that's just this century. The terms "investment" and "double-down" are just one clue as to how America views Ukraine. Monsanto has bought thousands of acres of Ukrainian land; installed bio-labs; there are some odd oil deals (see H. Biden) and most of Ukraine's Gold reserves seem to have vanished. While the American led sanctions don't directly affect America; they mainly affect the E.U. (who have lost: gas; grain; oil and fertilizer supplies); nobody uses the $/Rouble exchange mechanism (except maybe tourists) so it's irrelevant. It even seems likely that America performed another of it's regime changes in Ukraine in 2014, if so provoking Russia. Truth is Western interests had diverted billions to Ukraine; they stand to lose that so intend to divert billions more of public money. Their media claims it's for humanitarian reasons; but it's clearly not, it's about money (as usual). Look at the homeless in America, they don't even care about their own people. So I agree with the Chinese when they call this involvement in Eastern Europe as "an American power game"; I would also call it rank stupidity as it likely leads to WW3. Yes I do believe America would stand by while one country is literally invading another; unless there's oil or opium or "kick-backs" (Ukraine is notoriously corrupt). I think you'll find an increasing number of countries have no interest in American interests, or globalism (simply nothing in it for them). Looks like the globalist's NWO and the petrodollar are casualties of this war; as for America damaging it's economy, it did it to itself! (Exporting it's manufacturing base). Send more money; system working... but it's our money and there are better investments than rubble. Ukraine should not have given up it's neutrality (they were warned!).
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  236.  @kimberlysheridan5530  I believe there should be some accountability; that doesn't seem popular with a lot of warmongers (who have never been to war), but it is public money being directed into weapons production and exported. Call me selfish, but there must be better investments (here) than sending billions to corrupt countries... and what has Ukraine ever done for us? A lot of former Soviet states went on to join: the EU; NATO, even both; over time they have expanded; but Ukraine was always a "red line" for Russia. While I don't believe the American Senate's "investment" was for humanitarian reasons. American companies had control of Ukrainian agriculture and the "EU gas-pipeline" (by the looks of things); since Russia has put a spanner in the works (mined the farmland and cut off gas supplies) and also seem to know where and when Western "lethal aid" arrives, it looks like the plan is to "delegate" and find alternative funding. If what I say is true; then the American far right are very cynical people indeed; while the major powers all knew if Ukraine gave up neutrality, Russia would go to war (they knew that!). So while we are given a variety of reasons why Ukraine should be supported; the main one for the American far-right seems to have gone up in smoke. If they now resort to stealing; everyone can play that game; so I believe the UK should get it's own house in order before getting into a war in support of American interests. (which, incidentally, seem to have been to damage Europe economically... since they've lost relatively cheap Russian energy and grain; plus have another refugee crisis). ...I regard Ukraine as the architect of it's own destruction. Shame really.
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  237.  @kimberlysheridan5530  Yes, but the UK is actually four countries and while Scotland has it's own: parliament (Holyrood); NHS; legal and electoral system; the UK parliament (Westminster), based in London, has additional powers and largely controls the UK finances. In the UK referendum, regarding EU membership: Scotland voted to remain; the UK voted to leave; so Scotland left the EU. When the UK was in the EU; the Tory government vetoed the 26 other countries, regarding EU bank reform; threatened another over a cap on banker's bonuses; then (after the EU referendum wanted a "good deal". This is the kind of lack of self-awareness commonly found in Westminster, but the referendum did show the Tory priority and that they didn't represent the UK voter (best of three?). Since Scotland has: only 59/650 seats in Westminster; around 10% of the UK population, it's invariably one of two English political parties that form the UK government as that requires 326 seats (either outright, or in coalition), the Scottish seats seats rarely influence who governs. The two main UK parties are "Labour" (originally formed by the trade unions to give workers political representation) and "Conservatives" (aka Tory) who traditionally represent: land owners; corporations and money interests. However that changed when Tony Blair created "New" Labour, which was (and is) a right-wing party: they sold off more infrastructure; took the UK to war (twice) and introduced tuition fees (they were more "anti-socialists"). While the SNP took 56/59 seats basically using old Labour (socialist) policies; there were now two right-wing parties in Westminster; workers lacked representation; a lot of Scots had nothing to vote for (it's an ideological split). In the early 90's I lived and worked in Moscow; as one of two casino troubleshooters (out of the House of Unions); I previously worked in America; subsequently worked in China and darkest Africa; so while I only got snap-shots of different cultures and don't know how others think; things work differently and while I can only tell you a few things with confidence, "The Russia Dude" is a fraud; because he: doesn't think like Russians; exaggerates the accent and knows very little about Moscow and Russia. If you want a glimpse of the Soviet "utopia"; type VDNK; or take a look at the Moscow Metro or Hotel Ukraine (where I ran into a rival group, of "businessmen" from Ukraine). Ukraine was known as the breadbasket of the Soviet Union (USSR); it's also a Slavic country and uses a similar alphabet to Russia, so there are a lot of similarities, but on the matter of grain and beer; While Budweiser lifted the Pilsner process, from Czechoslovakia; America doesn't import grain from Ukraine; while this Ukrainian conflict isn't about Putin; I can assure you; this a Russian matter (regardless of who is President). I'll skip the Bud-light issue; but Russia does not want: hedge-funds; casinos; LGBTQ and it has a soft currency. While the issue over Ukraine is more to do with American companies seizing control of Ukrainian agriculture (million of hectares of prime farmland); the "EU" gas pipeline and the prospect of NATO erecting further missile bases on the border; it's also to do with a cultural thing; don't break promises to Russians (better not to make any). So while the American corporate media give us there version of how things work in Russia, or the UK, it's often laughable. Poverty is becoming a real problem in the West; unions going on strike (no political representation) and with inflation leaving wages behind things could turn ugly. I think what you'll find Russia has been mainly doing is destroying: what the foreign companies bought in Ukraine; the "lethal aid" (how twee) and anything that fires back. The corporate media keeps trying to justify sending billions to a corrupt country; using smear tactics and claiming the West is only here to help, I hope you understand why many civilians are becoming less charitable towards Ukraine (they need to eat; and heat their homes), but I believe the Senate lost their "investment" and while the media talks a lot about winning (and money); in Russia money doesn't mean that much and their intention seems to be that the foreign corporations (who muscled in) lose. To "scotch" another few rumors: Russia doesn't fight 3 day wars; they are technologically driven (not money, or debt driven) and they are highly experienced in land warfare; you can ask Germany about that. Ukraine got a pretty good deal from USSR (imo); they were sovereign; independent; a democracy, but if they gave up neutrality then the alternative is war with Russia. It's not about land; it's not about marching on Paris; it's about who makes the law and lays it down (here that happens to be Russia). Further "investment" from America is in starting a world war; the Russian Dude is simply selling hate and there is no left, left in America (it's all about money, not people). Hope I didn't bore you; but I had some time on my hands; while if you look at the civilian death toll from NATO; an intervention by them is the last thing a country needs. I'd say the price of fuel is more an issue than grain; America 70-80% self sufficient; most import from Canada; while Russia (major exporter of gas and grain, sanctions don't work, so the neocon plan does seem to have been to damage the EU economically... but at what price?). Trump 6/5; Putin 4/11... now on to election war!). If you want an enemy; I suggest it's the corporate media and weasels like this chap.
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  259.  @tensorfly4508  There are some rather odd things going on, but if China and India are being offered good deals on Russian oil and gas I doubt they would turn them down to please America. They both have secondary industry that can refine oil into other things and I'm told the EU, even Ukraine, are buying Russian energy through intermediaries. In any case China and India can profit, remain neutral in this and that's how free market capitalism works. At the moment large sums of money are being sent by the G7 countries, while inflation; poverty and national debt are rising; we are seeing civil unrest here and even if America defaults on debt, we are assured money will still be sent?! I suspect that China, Russia, India and other nations want to disconnect their economies from the globalists "new world order". Starting their own bank; exchange mechanism and probably bringing in a Gold backed currency ,it looks like they want to leave "the West" behind. The billions being sent to Ukraine might just be printed to order, but it's supposed to be paid back at some point (that's where you & I come in). As I see matters the globalists want to exclude Russia economically; it would be ironic if that what Russia wants too (get shot of the West). The globalist rules seem to be making the rich richer and the poor dead; their rules don't benefit the majority and civil unrest is breaking out across Europe. I was really just saying that Russia and China have their own rules and that "loss of face" is something the Western media may not understand. It's odd what other cultures will go to war about, China proposed a peace deal, the globalists can't really afford that, but if the msm try their usual smear tactics on China, it's likely to end in violence. It is the Western taxpayer that is paying for the globalists latest "adventure". It's a waste of our resources.
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  334. Google (as owner) is in charge of YouTube; their agenda is to maximize profit for their shareholders; the American Senate has already informed the four social media "giants" that if they don't police content the American government will have to do that for them. So those who post extremist material; or try to stir up hatred, or deal in age restricted content put YouTube in a very awkward position; either they police this content (somehow) or government will regulate them (and I don't think anyone wants that, including the American government). Those who willingly peddle misinformation for material gain, threaten to undermine the concept of free speech (like this chap) making money using the YouTube platform (and directing others to pay-sites for material that is freely available) basically selling hatred. So (to be clear): the social media giants are in business to make money; anything that interferes with this they need to address; this chap keeps claiming he can't show clip that others do (so he is not being truthful as he seeks revenue streams). Russia and China have their own social media; like the BBC (UK) these are government funded and regulated; it's a different economic model. Perhaps you don't understand what this chap is trying to do; he wants money and apparently doesn't care how he gets it. This sort of behavior reflects on the credibility and integrity of the social media platform (and if it's a choice between Google's image and his, guess who stays and who goes?). So yes there is a lot of propaganda; but is someone gloating over the deaths of fellow countrymen not even slightly suspicious behavior to you? It is to me. Hosting: warmongers; war profiteers and salesmen, what's in it for Google? Well nothing but trouble really (although they do like the "clicks"); so he's skating on thin ice....
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  367. I agree; "the unbelievable Russian Dude" is on everyday trying to sell: hatred; "fake news" and freely available clips; even a bad comedy act, under "clickbait" titles, for an audience that tell a lot of "lame" jokes. I'm all for free speech, but this type of parasitic behavior undermines that concept and while this is not the only: ex-crypto salesman; now selling hate and based in Canada do the audience really believe he's on any side except his own bank-balance? Preaches hatred (allegedly) against his own former country; (allegedly) reveals Ukrainian logistics; repeats "It's over" like a stuck record; but does seem to have found a target audience. Yes, war-profiteering seems an accurate description. Donations to the conflict (I'm sure my government is already doing that on my behalf); the same body that can't seem to run an economy properly, but try to lecture others; with a media that talks them up and others down. I stopped believing them and their crony capitalist "globalist" model some time ago; with rules (many of which they wrote in their favour and they often can't seem to follow) that basically say, "we win, you lose". Well I've had enough of that: Russia China and India seem to have had enough of it; so I would request people write to their elected representative and request their "lethal aid" (it's our money isn't it?) See how that goes... As for this chap; I doubt he has any integrity; like the increasingly far-right neocons of America it's all about the money (diverting public money to their latest "cause") when they clearly have a very poor understanding of money (they just want it). If blatant fraud is acceptable; willfully peddling misinformation for material gain; then I've found my enemy. While I found: Russia; America and China to be fascinating places full of interesting people; complex and varied cultures, yet here comes the braying mainstream media (msm) praising our rotten leadership and talking other's down; I really do think the msm and bad actors (like this chap) are the enemy within. Amazed Canada let this one in. Anyway back to the hate and watching a liar so pleased his lies are being believed; ka'ching! So where's our "lethal aid" (it's a good cause) so where's the trigger...?!
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  389. I don't see why Youtube want contributors that post misinformation; those preaching hatred or those directing others to pay sites for clips they freely provide here. Certainly Russia and China both have their own form of social media (apparently they don't want ours) so this opinion based stuff here is likely just for our "benefit". As far as I'm aware outlets like Russia Today (R.T.) and others have been censored here; so much for the "useful idiot" idea; so I don't think either side are listening to each other. I'm receiving plenty of American propaganda; I know it's that because their msm keep contradicting themselves; also I've been to Russia; China; America... they do it to us too. So far the American msm have: lied us into two wars; created tribalism in America between supporters to the two main parties (who obviously hate each other); lobbied government (unbiased?!); they ignore the homelessness; rising inflation and prices, they sell what their owners want. I find the state funded BBC more reliable, but they keep missing things out (civil unrest across Europe; UK strikes; anything that might get the license fee cut, I suppose). Meanwhile I wouldn't trust the G7 leaders to run a p up in a brewery; yet they try to lecture others about the economy or war strategy (some irony there). So no I don't think it's Russian trolls; this guy needs to take some responsibility for the stuff he posts and while I don't understand why one would preach hatred about one's own country; I think it's an act and revealing Ukrainian logistics (whose side is he on?). I believe he's trying to sell hate and free clips; deals in fantasy and it's all about the money; if that's true I don't see why Youtube would tolerate this. It makes them look bad. The Western social media giants have already been told to clean up their act or the government will have to police them (make of that what you will). So I doubt your Russian "conspiracy theory"; this guys just recycling msm material (making the same mistakes they do) and he's found his target audience no doubt. It's an odd feature of the internet "info bubbles" search engines sending more of the same; but if I was doing what he's doing my country would likely jail me. See Lord Haw Haw. I do think fatigue will play a part; apparently China is also the enemy so we'ed better hurry on... or maybe we should have a wee word with the msm about rabble-rousing.
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  429. This is not correct:" Marxism" is a center left ideology; while "Fascism" is a far right ideology and the only similarity with far left ideology "Bolshevism" (advocating the armed overthrow of government and seizing the means of production) is that they rapidly turn into some form of "Totalitarianism" which is highly undesirable. The main difference between left and right ideologies, put simply, is how the proponents attempt to describe the world: the left talk in terms of people and society; the right in terms of money and profit; which often results in their subscribers talking at cross purposes, but it's simple enough to tell one from the other by the context set (is it about people, or money?). Many different left and right wing ideologies; all have their pluses and minuses; but the Communists and Fascists in WW2 had very little in common, diametrically opposed ideologies. While the National Socialist party of Germany did display some socialist tendencies with "The people's car" and autobahns (a faster road network); their rise was fueled by corporations, who due to sanctions and war reparations from WW1 were hobbled. It was a simple enough argument to claim Germany and German industry was being held back because that was true: the Capitalist owners of German industry couldn't profit and were limited in what they could manufacture; Germany had a lot of debt obligation, but allowing corporations to write the rules is the short road to Fascism because their objective is maximizing profit and if there's a war they won't be going; while the people's car and motorways are also useful to move troops. I don't really have a problem with "Nationalism" (people have every reason to be proud of their country); but the Fascists were and are all about money. As for the Communists and Fascists having similar ideas, at one point in history they would shoot each other on sight; that's about all they agreed on in the face of German aggression. Marxism does not advocate State control of everything; they advocate things like worker's collectives, where "the boss" doesn't own the company; may be elected annually and have a wage linked to that of the lowest paid worker (x7, in Spain). "Bolshevism" which does advocate overthrow of government; eliminating the aristocracy and seizing the means of production is obviously faulty as government waits for the next armed overthrow. These left-wing ideologies are more concerned about people and are not at all popular with the private sector, largely because ownership of business is either the state or the workers (not them). Since I believe a mixed economy can yield the best or worst of both ideologies; I see no place for the "private sector" in the "state sector" industries (water; power; rail; education; emergency services) these supply direct needs; are ready made monopolies (that even the capitalists need to break up, as they are the market; charging what they please). While state control of: utilities; public transport and emergency services is not without its problems (usually higher taxes; decisions made by committee are slow; government and unions disagreements); the state does have the "clout" to undertake large projects (like putting a man on the Moon); the worth of government can be judged (do they meet the needs of their people?) and both left and right can agree on a state-funded fire service as: people; property and money concern them (and the fire service is never going to turn a profit). Russia with state-funded health and education would indicate a socialist country; banning casinos and hedge funds; no homelessness, likewise; really low cost public transport. There is "private enterprise" in Russia and China, but state-funded Capitalism is not Capitalism or Socialism it's more a form of protectionism, while trying to run a country like a company (UKplc) allow real companies to asset strip it. I digress, there is nothing much Fascist about Russia or China. If corporations try to influence Russian government decisions, the owners go to jail; the Chinese single party state may execute or maroon "lobbyists" on Hainan, it's certainly a different way of doing things than America and the UK where corporations and banks seem to influence both main political parties. I don't regard Marxism as being anti-state; there are a lot of things that the state aren't interested in like people's "wants", that's what the private sector deals with or a worker's collective and if companies paid their taxes and provided good terms and conditions for workers, there would be less debt all round (but that's another entirely different matter). The National Socialists may have started as a worker's party but it ended up being heavily backed by Capitalist entities; they needed an enemy and some were the Jewish bankers who lent them money and war was one way to rid Germany of sanctions and reparations, so financially it makes perfect sense. As for Russia; the Ukraine conflict is not about money, or driven by corporations; Ukraine agreed with Russia it would be neutral, it broke that; there is a price (not expressed in dollars); while the Western corporations that have "invested" so heavily in Ukraine are not here to help anyone but themselves (like The Fake Russian Dude) and they are all about the money. Since the corporations seem to influence the American government and there is a rise in authoritarianism, if you are looking for Fascists, look there.
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  452.  @ayoungethan  You are completely wrong. There are two decommissioned Minuteman 2 on public display in America (this was a three stage ICBM, named after the colonial minutemen of the American Revolutionary War): one is in Wyoming the other is outside the United States Strategic command building in Omaha Nebraska. The OP is talking about missile monuments and trying to change the subject suggests it's you trying to twist the narrative, not me. It's this money-grubbing fraudster that is wanting money for cynical manipulation; stirring up hatred and treachery (and this needs to stop!). So no I don't get paid for troll hunting and I'm not the only one "calling out" this liar. He: knows virtually nothing about Russia; spreads misinformation; is some failed crypto trader with a new "money making gig". If I was doing what he's doing (gloating over the deaths of fellow countrymen, it would be considered treachery and I'd no doubt be jailed. As for dropping nuclear weapons on civilian population centers, only America has done that and of course they won't build monuments to this shameful act, it would look like bragging. However after a string of inhumane actions: Nukes; Napalm; Agent Orange; 105 cruise missiles into Tripoli; polluting Vietnam; Cambodia and Laos with literally millions of un-exploded ordinance (Cluster bombs) still maiming people today; even testing biological weapons on their own population, and so on... I have to say that their msm now trying to claim they care about people is nothing but an insult!! (cynical manipulation). We were talking about missile monuments, before you came along, and there are plenty of examples in America and elsewhere. If we ever expect to put a base on Mars we are going to need missiles, but this American fascist theocracy (Zappa was correct); they want to point them at people. The bad news is the Russian nationalists are up for nuclear war (too). This type of insanity is rather contagious, it may even be too late to stop and there is no confusion here. In similar fashion to the Cuban missile crisis; if the Western interests don't back-off; Russia will move to full deployment and they have excellent missile technology. Anyways; don't let me distract you from the: sock puppet with the dodgy accent and rug; trying to charge for free clips and willingly peddling misinformation for material gain. If I was the Canadian government (I'm not); I'd kick him out. They used to pay me to resolve armed conflict; but this one's up to Russia and Ukraine to resolve (not my problem) The American oligarchs (playing with public money) are begging for WW3. Only Germany and China seem to have some sense, but then Germany knows full well what Russia can do. Is that clear enough for you? We don't know if America was bluffing regarding missiles in Cuba; but maybe you'll get your monument to nuclear apocalypse yet...
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  493.  @aaronoverby4830  I was just pointing out an unreliable narrator (he's not the only one): preaching hatred and begging for money while impersonating a Russian, I find distasteful. Facts of the matter are: that "Western interests" have been provocative for years; not just in a series of military actions, but using economic warfare and bending international rules to the point they have lost credibility. So The Budapest Memorandum (an assurance, not a guarantee) has been broken (by all,now), some still like to point to bits of it; but it was clear that if Ukraine gave up neutrality there would be serious trouble. It was a "red line" for Russia. No problems for decades; other soviet states joined EU or NATO or both; Ukraine leased out Crimean port facilities to Russia; charged (high) tariffs for Russian gas to EU; it was still one of the most corrupt countries in Eastern Europe and was bankrupt, but then both the EU and America started "investing" in Ukraine. It was far from charity what they were doing; are doing and millions have been diverted to this. After the regime change (2014) Russia blew it's top; it was clear this was going to happen; enough fiddling about; the Western bankers (who run the show) got called. It's an odd thing about Russia; technologically driven; highly educated population; but it doesn't work like here. Money isn't important; it has a bizarre "take on capitalism; it's has a lot of low level corruption but if you break a promise (to the mafia) they'll break your face. That is what is happening in Ukraine; in Russia's backyard and don't think they can't (the msm are way out in their estimations) and this impostor repeats many of their mistakes; his history shows he makes things up; but look at the # of followers?! Yes, Frank I can hear; but I'm far from gullible and I would ask you, what has: Ukraine; Russia (or our government) ever done for you? Having worked in Russia and China (and America; Europe; Africa); I have no great love for government; but Russia is going to pound Ukraine until they obtain an understanding; it's nothing personal; far from it (Ukrainians and Russians usually get on); but those blowing up German/Russia pipelines, that is (and merits a response... from NATO, or Russia) Why the all the Western investment in Ukraine; it's because they stand to lose what they invested already (with out taxes). Forget "the people" (they did years ago); it's about money (laundering) for Western interests (or land: E.U.); for Russia it's about rules and who makes them. It's about who breaks them, like Bush over Iraq (one strike) H Clinton over Libya (two strikes); hunt for Bin Laden (opium)... it's a series of provocations. One regime change too far; it's the Western interests that caused this, now here they come to save the day?! Russia can deploy 20 million troops, do you not understand how small scale this conflict is by comparison? The Western interests can't even follow their own rules; this comment will likely get "ghosted" or "twits" will say "too long"; but in short: the Ukrainian mafia broke a promise to the Russian mafia and there's a price for that. Enough talking points? What are you fighting for? Me I regard the peddlers of misinformation for material gain as evil. That guy is one. (knows exactly what he is doing and so do I). Have a nice day (best not to get involved, unless there's something in it for you!).
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  494. There is a lot of fanaticism about, but it should be pointed out that a lot of people/countries don't care about: Trump; America's interests or fears; the NWO (globalism) because it doesn't related to them or just gets in the way. It should be clear by now that the President (Biden; Putin or Trump) doesn't make the "big decisions" (it's more a committee decision); as evidenced by America's foreign policy staying pretty much the same through various administrations; America gets involved in a lot of foreign conflicts and invariably puts it's economic interests first and last. The list of American enemies is quite long, but it seems Russia and China currently top the list; now here comes the President and the corporate media to tell you why... Why hundreds of billions of public money are being exported to a notoriously corrupt country that is not a NATO, or EU member, while poverty and homelessness here rises... While things work differently in Russia, it's fairly certain it's not Putin, it's Russia that invaded the mainly Russian speaking Eastern regions of Ukraine in 2022. It was already explained to those who listened that Russia and Ukraine had a deal; it involved division of assets; leases; tariffs; independence, on condition of neutrality. This deal had Western co-signatories but since it was all USSR assets being divided; it wasn't really their deal and after they started sending billions: buying land; installing bio-labs; making odd oil deals; in the name of "aid" or "investment" they clearly wanted Ukraine to give up neutrality and join EU and or NATO. The 2014 Ukrainian government "sold out". I only have a limited knowledge of Russia during the breakup of USSR; but if we ignore the msm narrative; it's not about money; this is about a broken agreement. It is a failed argument, by the way: that sending weapons saves lives; sending money to corrupt countries helps people, or that NATO interventions save lives (to many dead civilians). We could also remark that tanks are a 20th century weapon; without air cover vulnerable, but these are military matters and in land war I defer to Russia and Germany. I wouldn't think to question the ability or individual heroism of professional soldiers; or get involved in other people's disputes (particularly if it doesn't relate to me, or this place. When I was employed to deal with heavily armed groups; it is potentially fatal to break agreements; but they had to know, this is my house; my rules; otherwise start your own casino. Now casino's are banned in Russia; hedge-funds ejected; the Rouble is soft; monthly wage $200!?); if you hear talk of millions and billion it's not Russia it's rich persons club. Let's be clear; there was no mistake in Russia reacting; they issued warnings; fired the traditional warning shot and then Russia annex Crimea by referendum (their rules, their house). So I agree, it's not about one tank; but some weapons manufacturer will need to change their Wiki entry. What's it doing there is more the question? Again, Russia issued warnings; fired a warning shot (siege of Kyiv/Kiev); negotiations failed (in Turkey); so they withdrew then invaded (regions Ukraine had been shelling for 8 years). No mistake; while other former USSR states had joined the EU or NATO or both; Russia make it abundantly clear if Ukraine gave up neutrality "there would be hell to pay". Well this is what it looks like, funded by our taxes and the lives of people in a country some commentators can't even find on the map; they don't speak or think in the language. Since I firmly believe Russia will not stop; what's in this for you? defending a broken agreement made by others? I know what's in it for this parasite, but what's in it for you? (It's not the American far-right or their msm making the rules in Eastern Europe; they wanted a war, now they've got a war. Time they and the UK shut up (imo)).
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  503. The Rouble has actually gone up in value against the dollar (although nobody really uses that exchange mechanism now, except tourists); while I don't think the Russian strategy is to take ground (although Odessa is of cultural significance to Russia), they already occupy the mainly Russian speaking "breakaway" regions (that voted for independence in 2014). What Russia seems to be doing is destroying the investments made by foreign companies: who took control of Ukrainian agriculture and the gas pipeline (from Russia to EU) and I doubt the rebuilding contract (America awarded itself) is going to be worth much. (Ever wonder why America was so opposed to alternative gas routes from Russia to the EU?) The millions of hectares of prime farmland the transnational corporations got hold of are full of mines and cluster munitions; port grain loading facilities destroyed; research labs (40+ possibly GM crops) either closed or destroyed; the gas pipeline closed... it seems Russia is "gutting" them, but they shouldn't have been there (it was economic interference). There is very little for America (or the UK) to teach Russia (or Germany) about land war in Europe. However what I think the far-right in America have been doing is wage economic war against a competitor namely the EU. So far they've lost (relatively cheap) Russian: oil; gas; grain and fertilizer; there's another refugee crisis (after Libya) and while the globalists in the EU have gone along with the neocon plan, it's the EU largely picking up the bill (again). Militarily nuclear superpowers are known to have vast reserves; this one is more than self sufficient in food and energy (so economic sanctions just bounce off); they have superior missile technology; short supply lines; they haven't fully deployed (yet) and they have time on their side. So I don't see what the UK is doing sending Lord Cameron the weapons salesman (who should hang his head in shame; regarding Libya and Syria; but he's shameless); or diverting public money to weapons exports with: food banks; rising inflation and the energy cartel trying to put us in the poor house. The UK has supported American economic interest a number of times and it's a thankless task; while if the Senate "investment" was in Ukrainian grain and gas, that's lost, so they are unlikely to "invest" more. While the UK defense secretary (Grant Shapps?!) is not an asset he's a liability (needs to learn when to shut up) and while the Western powers talk about winning; it looks like Russia is making sure everybody loses (so how much you got?). The agreement between Ukraine and Russia was neutrality, or war (from Russia, with love). Time America stopped trying to play power games in Europe... shame about Ukraine... but they shouldn't have looked a gift horse in the mouth (not on America's insistence, they are users; who got burned this time).
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  527.  @notroll1279  Perhaps living in Canada has affected his accent and vocabulary, but I share the skepticism (of a couple of commentators who claim to be Russian); also the OP as he seems to repeat the CNN talking points. Since neither he or Broe are in Eastern Europe one might wonder where the daily report info is coming from; but in the interview, it seems this "Russian Dude": doesn't know much about Moscow; never traveled in Russia much (busy studying/ playing computer games); his folks have a dacha (a second home; usually only awarded to high ranking government officials) and while I have no objection to studying hard; games or "avoiding the draft" I have met quite a few individuals in my travels who moved to avoid "national service" but not one ever preached sedition. I understand that he and Broe share the same narrative (on Ukraine and finance), but since they talk about winning and losing or millions and billions; this is just the Western perspective and it seems to me that like P Zeidan and a host of ex-military (most now in weapons sales) what they know about Russia they got from a book, an old one. His quip about being sent to Siberia (the Gulag system was abolished around 1960 he's playing to the audience). So I consider him, like Zeidan, to be phony. I know that Russia isn't giving out information; I'm really only hearing one side, that side tends to pursue a "win at all costs" strategy and by my understanding this will inevitably lead to nuclear war. This "Russian Dude" has been passing out a lot of misinformation; unlike my former acquaintances who only had nice things to say about their home country (he couldn't think of one); they kept a low profile. I've no idea what two "money-men" would know about military strategy; but I know this conflict isn't about money, or winning/losing from a Russian perspective and that the msm don't care a jot about people (they are just numbers to them). I believe the problem is to do with an agreement; Ukraine became: independent of USSR; sovereign; neutral (an amicable divorce); giving up neutrality and you get this. It's not like this was any kind of secret; like the Cuban missile crisis, somebody had to draw the line. That new government in 2014 that really kicked things off, joining a Western military alliance? Russia (not just Putin) are understandably angry; so (speaking as an ex-casino troubleshooter, Moscow 1992) they must respond; it's not about winning or losing, it's not about money; it's about a direct insult and there is a price for doing things like that. As for the Chinese and insults/ false accusations; the msm best be very careful; don't want to wake sleeping dragons (now do we?). Loss of face, it's a serious matter (I turned the Triads down, in Hong Kong; with my accent Cantonese is impossible) So I did practice my fake Russian accent; was told I speak Russian like an English spy; the KGB accused me of not taking life seriously and I knew most of the mafia top brass in Moscow (or rather they knew me). The Western msm don't know what they are up against, or pretend so. I would ask why America is so heavily invested (in a war so far from their borders)? It's not for humanitarian reasons; the msm crocodile tears are a similar type of insult (it requires a response); as is the destruction of undersea pipelines in Europe. However when it comes down to numbers; Ukraine runs out of troops and those Western interests lose their investment (made with our money); the only alternative is nuclear war. Until then (and I've seen it happen before) I'm witnessing a brutal beating, it's not a good idea to get involved in other people's business (it could easily be fatal). I still think Artem is a "blagger"; interested to know who sponsors his podcast; he seems to be recycling CNN/SKY stuff (but they're not serious news channels). I agree with China; Ukraine needs to negotiate with Russia (and soon). The Western interests interests are irrelevant (bunch of double-dealing; bankrupt "chicken-hawks" anyway); all they touch seems to turn to dust. Have a nice day!
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  531. Russia has been occupying roughly the same area(s) since early 2022. It's the mainly Russian speaking Eastern regions that all voted for independence in 2014 (denied) who were then in a civil war with the government (2014-22). Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 (by referendum) because they aren't about to lose the port facilities (that they used to lease from Ukraine). I don't agree with you that Russia is throwing everything at Ukraine (far from it). I do agree that this conflict isn't just about Ukraine; but I think the citizens of Paris and Berlin can sleep easy in their beds (because Russia isn't moving) and it "recognised" the 2014 independence referendums in 2022 too. I'm not pro-Ukrainian and I'm not pro-Russian; if you want to talk about a new world order (NWO); it seems Russia (and China and others) reject the "globalists" NWO In the globalist NWO: the G7 get to write rules greatly in the favour, that they keep bending or breaking; they're at the top of a global banking system that is by its very nature exploitative and as a result a select few get to asset strip countries; transfer public money offshore and looking at the rising: prices; poverty and homelessness in America it's a rotten system. So I don't believe this conflict is about: Ukraine, or people, for the Western interests, it's about money and trying to protect the globalists NWO (gone now). Both the EU and America have poured billions into Ukraine; Monsanto has bought lots of land; bio-labs; odd oil deals (see H. Biden); provided advisors... it really doesn't look like the co-signatories hearts were in the deal between Russia and Ukraine dividing assets as Ukrainian neutrality was (and is) a "red line" for Russia. As for America and it's NATO caring about civilian lives; they don't (even their own people); it's the economic interests of a select few (currently exporting public money). Before we march off to war, why is America "investing" billions in a non-EU/NATO country on Russia's doorstep? They don't even speak the language; some of the msm don't seem to know much about Eastern Europe (or China); but we are told here are more enemies of America... forget the war on terror; it's Russia and China now. The enemy I think it's the msm! I can't see the future, but I've seen the America and their main stream media do this all before (several times); currently American troops occupy around 20% of Syria (the oil fields) and I believe Trump when he said that's why they are there (the oil). This is now called "whataboutism"; guns are called "lethal aid"; so I expect nuclear fall out will be called something like "magic Moon-beams"). This American interest has been very destructive to the EU losing: oil; gas; fertilizer and grain supplies and having another refugee crisis to deal with, but since their "elites" are signed up to the globalist NWO that's not my problem (it's theirs). The East turning it's back on the West seems to be what is happening as there are more and more deals being made excluding the G7 and petrodollar. It does look like a NWO is forming, a multi-polar world and those mainly responsible are the globalists and their rotten NWO. It seems to me the far-right in America are going to lose their "investment" in Eastern Europe; playing games with public money and Ukrainian lives is going to have long term repercussions and that the only ones who can resolve the conflict in Ukraine is them and Russia. America is not here to help; the msm human interest approach is cynical manipulation; stirring up hatred between supporters of two main parties (a domestic issue; not my problem); but the msm have called "Wolf! far too often, got us into two illegal wars; left a trail of destruction behind them. I believe the owners of the msm are likely the "enemy within". As for the Ukrainian government; they should know even the most powerful mafia groups don't cross the Russian government. The violent Chechen independence campaign was resulted in Grozny being raised to the ground and was denied. Ukraine had independence, on condition of neutrality; the Western interests had different ideas; but they can't even run their own countries properly. If this Western "investment" continues fully I expect nuclear war.
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