Comments by "irresistablejewel" (@irresistablejewel) on "RUSSIA: THEY MADE US INVADE THEM (Seriously, a Russian General Made This Argument)." video.

  1. I've spent time in Russia too; during the breakup of USSR (92'); one of two casino troubleshooters, working out of the House of Unions; I've more experience of the Chechen "independence campaign" (Russia shelling it's own White-House). I would hope things have changed since then, with casinos now banned; "The bad tooth of Moscow" (Hotel Intourist) demolished; everyone officially heterosexual; while the HQ of the Ukrainian mafia (then) now appears to be one of the Radisson collection. I'm sure lots of people lie to themselves; some seem to believe things they heard somewhere, but arriving in Russia was like landing on another planet (got lost in the Metro, couldn't read the writing); but one thing I learned was not to break promises to Russians (easier not to make any). Other things like declaring all currency before 92' as no longer legal tender; switching the hot water off for a month a year (to clean the pipes); while the oddity of only getting a state apartment when married; with everything paid, a wage of less than $200/month (but months travel pass... 50 cents!). I like the Russians; if you want USSR propaganda look at VDNK, that is the utopian vision; while I find Adam Curtis "Pandora's Box: The Engineers Plot" to be a better description of the "craziness" of a purely technologically driven society (not fiscally driven), than most of the recent commentators on Russia and Russians (who come up with some tripe). I have no problem with national pride, in fact I insist; a different language and alphabet, a different way of thinking well I don't make the rules (in my profession you need to know them) So if a heavily armed bunch of people; offer you a choice between neutrality or war, what say you? Talk amongst yourselves, but unless there's something in it for you (your choice). I didn't find the Russians particularly religious; some wished the communists were back (streets were safer); while there was a "turf war" going on between mafia groups, things could get violent. It's important to know the rules, what's negotiable and what is not; also that if things turn violent (somewhat ironically for a troubleshooter) I don't carry a gun. I liked the Russian humour; the underground scene(s); it took me 10 moves to become a member of the central chess club of the Soviet Socialists Republics (with Bobby Fischer in the main display: Reykjavik 72'); the Russians have a lot to be proud about (first space station in orbit); they really "dig" technology. While Western commentators try to think up the next thing to throw (that was a bad one, calling Xi a dictator; I know a lot about the Chinese, although turned the Triads down in Hong Kong); a lot of these so called experts do seem rather clumsy (imo); I think the Russians hate their government as much as we hate ours. Best avoided (and they do). Still with state funded education; an NHS and a good transport system, my guess is most people Moscow don't notice the war; they're just getting through life. Same with London; NYC or other places, perhaps because there's nothing in it for them (put bluntly). I though Ukraine got a good deal (on breakup of USSR); while Russia raised Grozny to the ground. I don't know what the American far right think they are "investing" in; but me, I would back away from this; it's up to Ukraine, neutrality or war? (As I see it).
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  2. It's fairly simple: Ukraine had a choice between neutrality or war which was negotiated (along with the division of USSR assets); assurances given; agreements signed. Done deal. Then some (let's call them "Western interests") decided to see if they could: talk; buy, or legislate their way around that (which, of course, they can't); it's not negotiable, it was never negotiable. This is not about Israel, or religion, it's a matter of trust and a choice. To misquote Quentin Tarantino, "and you will know their name is the Lord when they lay their vengeance upon you!" It seems the choice (for Ukraine) is still neutrality, or war; but on much less favourable conditions than initially agreed; loss of four Oblasts (regions) maybe more (Should have stayed neutral imo). By your definition (Prof) NATO are not the good guys (horrendous civilian death tolls); they and the EU should not have been in Ukraine (it's not an EU or NATO country); Western companies should not have been buying land; the billions sent (let's not kid ourselves) were not for charitable reasons... but the rule (all agreed) was neutrality or war. In similar fashion to Russia/America and the Cuban missile crisis; this may well include a nuclear ultimatum (that's how the rules work, is it not?).The question remains as to what the American warmongers think they are doing? These are not the "good guys" by any means (ask around); by using the term "investment" it's obvious why America is hanging around; so that is what Russia is trashing, the "investment". If you consider America has: dropped two nuclear bombs on population centers; carpet bombed in Vietnam; set up a torture facility in Cuba; left Laos; Cambodia and Vietnam, riddled with cluster munitions; turned Libya from a highly prosperous secular country, to an Islamic state (with slave markets) 105 cruise missiles into Tripoli; "Shock and Awe"; "Oil for Food" program (probably why the World Trade Center was attacked, again); killed African leaders, performed regime changes etc. Enough "whataboutism"... when exactly did you think America had the moral high ground here? In America's "war on terror" (seemingly against a billion Muslims) America was described as the great Satan; possibly they mean it sets low standards, which it unfortunately often fails to meet. When you talk about fundamental human values, are you talking about yours or theirs? (it's not correct to simply assume they are the same). I believe in the Masonic tradition (a secret society of which I am not a member) if you breach trust, they will kill you. Even "God's banker" is not immune from the Blackfriars (P2); America (simply judging by the shape of the Pentagon; design of Washington DC and the symbolism on the money) should well understand this fundamental thing. The choice for Ukraine (not you or anyone else) was neutrality or war. Everybody knew!! I talked with the Master of the Universe (at the Dean Gallery); it seems life and the universe are meaningless but you don't have to be, but careful what you choose (you might get it). The Chinese (before they were insulted) said, "Don't try to involve us in American power games" re Ukraine. That's how I see it too; so (again) what is America doing in Eastern Europe? Trying to back a highly corrupt country, not in the EU or NATO, that rejected neutrality... hardly a border issue for America and they don't care about people... investing in starting WW3 it seems.
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