Comments by "Edward McLaughlin" (@edwardmclaughlin7935) on "Conversations Among The Ruins" channel.

  1. Another great conversation fellas. OK, you beat me. I've been trying to identify that island on the map top left behind Dad. Stumped. Anyone?
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  2. Russophobia's main, long-term base is Britain. The British Empire demonised Russia due to a fear of its potential, given its huge territory, some of which is crucial in any exercise of power over the 'heartland' as outlined in the theories of Halford Mackinder. He is the best known of many Anglo-centric observers, who saw everything in terms of the threat to British domination. It is a commonplace to posit that British Empire as defunct and no longer a major influence on world events - the US having taken position as the new boss. This is a mistake: the power base of the US is very largely in the hands of the same people who wielded the British military in former times. This power base is the one that fought WWI and WWII when Germany was seen as the most potent threat to the Anglo-US hegemony. It is now engaged in preparing the attempt to thwart the rise of the Eurasian powers, of which Russia is a major part.
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  3. The media mantra I recall, here in UK and wider, was "Russia's unprovoked, full-scale invasion." They stuck with that until very recently. It now seems to be on the wane. As you observe: both descriptions are simply not true.
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  4. Yes, the "unprovoked" charge is MSM mantra. Tagged-on is "full-scale", another untruth. Here in UK they are still sticking to the narrative, but it is very creaky now and they know it.
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  5. ceca You appear to believe that nothing will ever change.
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  6. Another superb, down to earth discussion. So many relevant points raised/questions asked. On one: what will Ukrainians come round to feeling about this war? I cannot see how - when the scale of the defeat and the full cost becomes known; and the full details of how this was brought about and by whom - how the dreadful realisation will not lead to absolute rage in this cynically trashed population. Their young generation has been callously and casually sluiced away by this disgusting adventure.
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  7.  @robbiedorresteyn4619  Just took a look and yes you're right. Thanks. Geo-location obviously not my strong point!
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