now I can't blame and call you slow since this happened just this morning but I hope we see a video about that dispute between china & India & north Korea & south Korea that happened this morning very soon
It is heartbroken to see my favourite channel has been ruined. The first replacement guy has an arrogant face, and this one has never-brushed teeth. All these prevent me from keep subscribing. But there is no neutral and objective political analyse channel with British accent... Truly sad.
Seriously - I watch this because of the SIMON !!!!!! This is not a joke VisualPolitik EN. Simon where are you??? Reply if you are still with us and if you're fine
Technically, the Baltic republics weren’t consensual members of the USSR. They were invaded and occupied during WWII. They were considered occupied territories by the UK, US and other western states. Thus they didn’t secede from the USSR at the end of the Cold War, they regained their full independence. For this reason alone, there’s no way they’d ever want to go back into any Russian-led Union.
I like him. The more the merrier - prolly means we'll get even more content, so that's good. (You don't think this guy usurped his place, do you?) Still have to put cc on for both, tho'.
Bit inaccurate describing the baltic states as like relatives who emograted did well and didnt want to come back. More accurate to say that they are independent countries forcefully and brutally occupied for 50 years and now want to remain independent
Agreed. a better description for them, going with the family thing, might be children who were kidnapped, locked in the basement until the house caught fire and they could escape.
Truthfully, Baltics had money before the Russians invaded. You seem to assume there was a great benefit from the Soviet Union to Baltics but there wasn't, quite the opposite. Better would be to say "Baltics had to live at home with an abusive parent until they were 18, at that point they left and never talked to the parent again".
@@rodionraskoljnikov3803 No... he is saying that German imperialists and Russian imperialists should leave small countries alone and not invade them. Not invading other countries might seem like a big ask....but I think the Russians and Germans are up to it.
"Baltics had money before the Russians invaded" - WTF??? These native peasant populaces were kinda of "lower breeds" under iron heel of Baltic Germans, just a European Namybia or Ireland under British heel. This continued nearly unchanged even after Russian annexation in 1700es well untill 1860ies. Serfdom and overall discrimination here were the worst within the Russian Empire. The land of Baltic Germans in modern Latvia was confiscated in favour of local tribesmen in 1927 ONLY, and full expulsion of Baltic Germans followed in 1939. Within 2 years they were back in the USSR. And dont forget the Global Depression of 1930 that stroke them badly! The question is - WHEN did they have these money when nearly every small coin went to the wealth of Baltic Germans up until 1930 or so, and Soviets regained these breakaway brinklands just 10 (TEN) years later? Truthfully, you just dumped a great nonsense here.
@@morzh1978 You are a total moron, aren't you. Lithuania hadn't had a single German (except Klaipeda) and have crushed all German armies trying to conquer it.
As a citizen of Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 , I don't want my country to be a member of this organisation. We have had enough experience to be under control of Moscow for 70 years. I really want my country to have diverse economical, political relations with developed countries. Developing country with Russia 🇷🇺 is difficult enough since Russia itself isn't developed well. Russia could have powerful army. However if you compare life standard of Russia to western countries ...... 😔
А выйти нельзя что ли будет, если не понравится (вернуться в каримовские времена, бггг)? Или вы того и боитесь, что большинству понравится - на самом деле?
SirStukov partly agree on your opinion sir. I'm not against cooperation with Russia as a partner. Russia should be partner to us. Not a ruler. Those developed countries may have interest in cheap labor of Uzbekistan. Just my opinion. The problem with the investment isnt on the side of developed countries. Rather its on our side that we don't have strong and reliable legislation on private property. Also we can adopt something from developed countries in terms of technology, education, tourists etc. So it's not only about investment. Regarding to China, I agree that China has debt trap policy which could be quite risky. However, China isn't the only "developed country" to have as a partner. EU, US, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Gulf countries and so on could be an option for diverse economic relation.
@@user-xn5bq8uo6o I heard that Uzbekistan has great cultural heritage and a number of places that are very worth seeing. Also kind and hospitable people and great cuisine. I think that you have much to offer. Industry isn´t everything.
Marie Ociskova thank you for your positive feedback. Tourism sector was underestimated in the past since we gained independence. We had many bureaucracies for tourists. It has been 3-4 years that we are trying to improve it. Step by step canceling visa to many developed countries. In my opinion economy should not heavily depend on one sector. As we can see now many tourism based countries are struggling due to covid19. Economy should be diversified within country as well as outside of country in terms of partners.
@@user-xn5bq8uo6o I agree that economy needs to be diversified, just stated that tourism is one option that your country clearly has. Betting on cheap economic labor may perhaps be an option in some areas but it will still likely be short-term. More importantly, being cheap won´t make the country rich. I´m not a policy-maker, my experience and knowledge of macroeconomics is limited. However, I believe in fulfilling own potential, and this heavily relates on evaluations of all possibilities. For example, my country recently realized its potential in the field of nanotechnology and medical technology and started to invest more in this industry. The economy will focus less on automotive industry which proved disadvantageous in times of economic crises (people generally don´t buy cars when they are threatened with job loss).
If he want this, then he is still very far away. Russia is not powerfull enough to creat an asian version of the EU. Russia is havin not much power economicaly and is also weak on the political and diplomatic stage. Its more likely that russia will be a part of the chinese sphere of influence in the future.
TOFKAS01 there is one huge disadvantage for China though their populations getting to old and Russia will exploit this even though they have a smaller population.
@@freedomdude5420 Well, russia is already having a declining population. In fact, the muslims are the only part of russias population which is growing.
@@freedomdude5420 Russia has the same ageing "problem" as China. Luckily for the world, a lot of countries are now facing contracting population, this is good as long as it does not happen too quickly.
and what about Georgia? why you didn't mention that we lost 20% of our territories due to our struggle to join NATO and EU ? please, don't forget us. we love you, bald guys :)))
Oil prices have fallen to the lowest since 1991 level . With cost of “black gold” at 15-23 dollars per barrel, the USSR economy collapsed, and the sovok itself collapsed, and the horde budget can only be fulfilled only with oil price at $ 42.4 and higher
@@alexiachimciuc3199 No, I am Russian just as you are but I have many Romanian friends and they told me what happened to their country since joining EU.
It's nice to hear a Scottish voice, Grant 🤠 We're hoping to hear more about internal geopolitics such as Scottish independence and Irish unity. All the best to you!!!
Actually few years ago Kazakhstan invited Turkey to Eurasian Union and Russia replied "it can be considirable". But just like Azerbaijan, there is an huge Armenia factor in there. Edit: Also Nazarbayev personally didnt happy about Armenian membership.
Nazarbayev critisized Armanian memebership to Eurasian Union because of Karabakh issue in 2014. He roughly said: "Armenia is a country without clear borders. Iif we will talk about free movement, common borders and common customs, borders of all member states should be well defined." But after i thinking maybe Nazarbayev actually critisized Russia (because of South Ossetia, Abkhazia and Crimea) but pointed Armenia. Its a very old habit of people from authoriterian regimes. Say nothing to actually you want to critise but Critisize something like that.
This is a fascinating topic, definitely worth additional research and watching out for. As a Polish-American whose family lived under the Iron Curtain, the memory of when Russia had strict rule over Poland is still present and Poles in particular remain vigilant to the possibility that it could one day happen again.
It's interesting to hear this point of view when Poland seems to be playing a dangerous game with its membership of the EU through its nationalist regime, an organisation that by being a member of has made it wealthier and has provided the counterbalance to escape from domination by Russia. It should be very careful of how it acts. The freedoms and benefits of being in the EU shouldn't be forgotten either, and I feel is being put at jeopardy by its right wing government. I think Poles should be very vigilant as I don't feel any country in Western Europe has any designs on domination over Poland, whereas Russia, well we know how Putin, the dictator for life acts, you only have to see his actions in Ukraine and Syria for this. I think the long term goal, not mentioned in this video is to want all the Eastern European countries that were under its boot for so long back under its sphere of influence, and not for economic reasons, not of the countries in question, but purely for reasons of geopolitical power and influence on the world stage. Some countries of the former Soviet Union have to cooperate with Moscow however, they are economically tied to Russia in many cases, but as shown in this video they are being very careful as to how close they become tied.
@@mattpotter8725 Benefits in EU? Which are those? Thanks God, Poles are smart enough to outmaneuver Bruxelles, while the others in eastern Europe don't seem to have this ability and curse their mistake.
George Vladimirovich well you wouldn’t know or understand, because you’re not part of it ! First of all Visa-free travel, you can live and work in any of the member-states. EU has contributed to funding infrastructure within Poland. What has mother Russia provided for you that is better??
It’s sad ppl was “independence” only to become “dependence” of another. I think it’s funny how so many ppl want to leave the UK only to place themselves under the boot of the EU. Completely giving up sovereignty
That is kind of sad, that English treat Scotland and Northern Ireland the same way as China treats Taipei, just a bunch of rebel provinces not sovereign countries * B E C A U S E U N I T E D K I N G D O M *
4:18 It is wrong to say, Europe turns a deaf ear. The conditions in those mentioned countries are just faaaaar from being integratable into the EU. I like your channel, don't get me wrong. But often I feel that your research is quite superfical and some of your statements are just looking for the sensation. Please fix that. Invest more time in research, be more scinetifical in what and how you are saying it. Cheers from a long time fan, criticizing to help improve.
Also you forgot to mention the minor fact, that the orange revolution and the Maidan revolution both were mainly driven and strongly supported by (voilent) facists. Leaving away this kind of information leads to a black/white thinking in people's heads: we are the good, they are the evil. This false assumption is the root of conflict based on lies, often resulting in cold or hot wars. You have responsibility. Just sayin.
z3phyr z3p dude this channel wants a black/white perspective on issue. They intentionally leave out many facts to accomplish such. It’s bums me out because I’ve literally watched this channel since day one.. been a long time fan, but I’m really becoming unhappy with how they are starting to present things
@@JM-qb2kd Yeah, right? Maybe by raising this issue this dangerous appraoch will change. I hope. One way could be to talk to experts from universities and other institutions before releasing a video. Involve them, they usually have something to say, thats more of a value. Instead of echoing the superfical media that is mostly recognized but imo only trying to give one dimensional answers and sell their product. Makes production more expensive, because it needs time an ressources - sure - but it should be about quality and taking responsibility
As an Armenian, I can say outrigh, the only reason we joined was to avoid Ukraine/Georgia scenario. Noone likes that union, and I personally do everything to increase trade with other nations but russia. So when time comes getting out of that crap union is not as painful.
No, I'm not buying that. You can't let one guy be the host from the beginning of channel to korona and then switch him for no reason and expect us to accept it
I will honestly say that he is a good enough presenter. I skipped the other two videos but this discount Simon, I can live with. Simon probably has 15 other channels to grace with his presence.
In the wonderful, wonderful world of Soviet propaganda everything is possible. I mean if one says otherwise....well Siberia is a very big place ;) *wink, wink*
Perhaps they thought by the time people would have watched this propaganda, they would have conquered Greece. Or simply just lying to their own citizens and exaggerating their own sphere of influence ( which was common at the time) . Since average Russian citizens would rarely have an opportunity to travel outside the USSR, unless you were someone high up in society ( like a doctor, engineer, athelete or entertainers) or simply high up in the Communist heirarchy
Some Scotish accent characteristics I've just learnt: Perfect -> PEAR-fect Signed -> scent/Saint (if you speak "inwards") Side -> sight Outside -> oat-sight Know -> mix of no & nule
I know this 1 dude from the youtubes, i believe his name in Simon Whistler. Look him up, he whould be perfect for this job. He alsow has a cooking channel called: binging with babish 👍
"In Moscow, more than 12 million people actually live, of which 3,720,000 Russians. In the capital of the Russian State, Russians are a national minority. In Russia, over 23,000,000 people profess Islam and officially consider themselves Muslims. Over the past 15 years, the number of Muslims in Russia has increased by 40%. In Moscow, Azerbaijanis live more than in Baku, and there are more Tatars than in Kazan. By the middle of the century, at least one out of every four Russians will be a Muslim. Muslim leaders are calling for the removal of Orthodox symbols from the emblem of Russia. If the number of Muslims grows at the current rate, then the Muslim community can raise the issue of introducing the post of vice-president in the country, professing Islam. ... Truly Orthodox in Russia - no more than 4.5%, i.е. no more than 6 million people. At least once a month, 8% of the parishioners attend the Orthodox Church, at least once a year - 18%, less often - 15%, and not attending - 59%. Communion at least once a month - 2%. Several times a year - 6%. Once a year and less often - 10%. 21% of respondents could not answer the question, what is the "sacrament". In Russia there are 2,338 children's homes registered. They contain 55.126 orphans. A little more than 60 million rubles were allocated to prevent child neglect. 87 million rubles are spent on sterilization of stray animals in Moscow. budgetary funds annually. At 13,000 rubles for a dog. On 27 million rubles more than on homeless children. About 30,000 people suffer from dog bites every year in Moscow. More than 40% of products sold in Moscow are falsified. Most often, forgery of vegetable and butter, condensed milk, tea, coffee, mineral water, stewed beef, honey and confectionery products are detected. ... The number of elevators that have served their time is 36% in Moscow, 49% in Petersburg. In Moscow there are 257 public (free) toilets, in St. Petersburg - 275, i.е. One toilet for 25,000 residents, not counting tourists. And they all close at seven in the evening. In ancient Rome there were 144 public toilets. According to the current GOST-R-50597-93 clause 3.1.2. the limiting dimensions of individual subsidence, potholes, etc. damage to the carriageway of streets and roads should not exceed 15 cm in length, 60 cm in width and 5 cm in depth. The "pit" in half a meter is the Russian standard. In Russia, only officially registered: - disabled people - more than 12.000.000 ... - Alcoholics - Over 4,580,000 - Drug addicts - Over 2,870,000 - Mentally ill - 978,000 - Tuberculosis patients - About 890,000 - Hypertension patients - More than 22,400,000 people - At least 2,380,000 people infected with HIV. The share of government spending on social needs (education, health, housing, culture, sports, etc., etc.) - 2007: Developed countries - 70.3% Latin America - 64.1% Asian countries - 54, 9% The countries of Africa - 50.1% Russia - 15.0% The share of government spending on maintaining the state apparatus, internal security and defense - 2007: Developed countries - 11.1% Latin America - 19.2% Asian countries - 27, 5% African countries - 25.7% Russia - 42.2% Russia ranks second in the world in spreading counterfeit medicines. 82% of medicines sold through public pharmacies are falsified or do not correspond to expiration dates. Usually, the tablets are not labeled with the active substance, or they use "dummies" from the chalk. In Russia, 300 million adulterated medicines are sold annually. 75% of medicines in Russia are of foreign origin. Only 2% of domestic enterprises of the pharmaceutical industry meet international standards, only 10% of them can use domestic raw materials. The cost of drugs in Russia is 3-4 times higher than international control prices for similar drugs. .... The sociological company Globescan interviewed 39,435 people in 33 countries. The list of the least popular countries in the world was headed by Iran, the United States and Russia. Of all countries in the world, Russia is least popular in Finland (65% of negative assessments), France (62%), Poland (56%) and Great Britain (50%). Russia is best treated in Nigeria (52% of respondents). In the view of Russians, there is no country in the world that they would categorically consider their friend. "Friends" of the Russian Federation, according to the Russians, are listed as follows: Belarus - 38%, Kazakhstan - 23%, China - 14%, Germany - 13%, France - 11%, India - 4%, Venezuela - 4% The USA - 3%, there are no allies - 12%. "
@@mendax7125 в Брестской крепости, где была страшная тюрьма НКВД, всех арестованных ликвидировать не успели, часть из них разбежалась. Тем временем большая группа надзирателей и функционеров НКВД была заблокирована в крепости немцами. Они сидели там около месяца, пока не вымерли. Лет через 20 после войны коммунисты придумали легенду о "героической обороне" Брестской крепости. Обращает на себя внимание тот факт, что широкое советское партизанское движение было организовано только в Беларуси и частично -- на этнических белорусских землях, которые были в составе России (Смоленщина, Брянщина). В оккупированой России партизанского движения не было. Почему? Да потому, что продолжал действовать план уничтожения белорусской нации. Москва, используя органы НКВД, втянула массы гражданского белорусского населения в войну против немцев, и этим подставила белорусов под немецкий удар. Необходимое дело борьбы исходило из коварного замысла и осуществлялось подлыми методами. (Сталин хотел получить двойную выгоду.) Энкавэдисты специально около белорусской деревени убивали немца или делали другую провокацию, чтобы вызвать карательную операцию гитлеровцев (которые обычно сжигали всю деревню, чаще всего -- вместе с людьми). Таким образом, кстати, в результате специальной провокации советских партизан была сожжена и известная Хатынь, которую коммунисты потом в 70-х годах разрекламировали на весь мир как типичную жертву фашистского зверства. В результате такой коммуно-фашистской совместной "работы" в Беларуси сожгли более 9 тысяч деревень. Уже в 1943 году в белорусских лесах действовало в целом от 300 до 400 тысяч партизан. Москва не доверяла белорусам. Поэтому к концу войны, в результате специальной операции НКВД, многие белорусские командиры были посланы на смерть, отстранены от командования, убиты и репрессированы. Их места занимали русские, присланные из Мосвы, и верные энкавэдисты. Летом 1944 года, когда "красная армия" заняла Беларусь, русские провели мобилизацию в армию на белорусской территории. Десятки тысяч молодых белорусских мужчин, почти без подготовки, бросили на передовую линию фронта. Русские командиры поднимали их в ненужные атаки под огонь немецких пулеметов, не дав даже оружия в руки, или с винтовками, но без патронов. Они гибли тысячами, как трава под косой. А те, что бежали назад, попадали под пули энкавэдистских "заградотрядов". Впрочем, заградотряды стреляли и в спину. Так продолжалось уничтожение белорусов на войне, руками немцев и русских одновременно. Как говорили коммунисты, "в борьбе за советскую родину". В 40-х годах русские вывезли в Сибирь и там замучили всех лесников и так называемых "кулаков" из Западной Беларуси. Вывозили вагонами, по разнорядках.
I suspect Armenia is there because it wants Russia as a counterweight to neighboring enemies, Turkey and Azerbaijan. It is hard to see that hostility going away without divine intervention.
When we see Putin moving forces to the Chinese border, we can imagine that Putin is ready to expand Russia's borders in any opportunity that presents itself - whichever neighbor seems the weakest at the moment.
"Father, father, father, father Father into your hands, I commend my spirit Father into your hands why have you forsaken me In your eyes forsaken me In your thoughts forsaken me In your heart forsaken, me oh, Trust in my self righteous suicide I, cry, when angels deserve to die In my self righteous suicide I, cry, when angels deserve to die" -How I feel when Simon is not on a video. Nevertheless, we have a saucy Scot named Grant in our hands, he may be a good compliment to Simon.
Please remove the VERY LOUD transition background music. No one will miss it - especially those who are watching your videos at night. It is extremely annoying. Thumbs up if this helps! :)
Like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Eurasian Economic Union is still in the pipeline and has not fully expanded its capabilities, and there is also the European Union, which will prevent them from expanding in Western Europe, so for this reason they move to areas such as the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa, the Caucasus, Latin America, etc. Therefore we must be patient and constantly monitor developments and above all to do not jump to conclusions.
I personally do not see much future for the Eurasian Economic Union. As the video mentions, Putin uses energy as a foreign policy tool, something that he has done to the detriment of other countries in the Union such as Armenia and Belarus. And Belarus has of late started getting closer to EU. Lukashenko is trying some balancing act there.
As an indian a phrase I never thought I'd use but Simon come back For those who didn't get it.....search indian Non cooperation movement during British colonial rule.
down to empire Juchi. "Turkey turns away from "russian" gas uawire.org/turkey-turns-away-from-russian-gas Compared to 2018, the drop was more than 14 times: then in the first quarter Turkey purchased 8.8 billion cubic meters (2.93 billion on average per month)."
An Uzbek here. With no respect at all I, my family, my friends and most people I know don't want Uzbekistan to join the Union. It would be a disaster. Everyone knows what this union is gonna look like! Belarus has already been complaining about how Moscow is pressing them in terms of politics.
was 2 in the morning high and was like 'that looks like Grant from Starbucks' lol, love this show man, well done, it's like back at the cinema and you telling me about Palpatine comming back haha
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now I can't blame and call you slow since this happened just this morning but I hope we see a video about that dispute between china & India & north Korea & south Korea that happened this morning very soon
It is heartbroken to see my favourite channel has been ruined. The first replacement guy has an arrogant face, and this one has never-brushed teeth. All these prevent me from keep subscribing. But there is no neutral and objective political analyse channel with British accent... Truly sad.
Seriously - I watch this because of the SIMON !!!!!! This is not a joke VisualPolitik EN. Simon where are you??? Reply if you are still with us and if you're fine
Please use a proper mic while recording. I can hear so much echo. This feels so unprofessional
This channel has seriously gone downhill
We asked for the bald guy, we got a bald guy....
Well no but yes
couldnt we ask for a toupee-guy?
Can we have bald guy?
>bald guy at home
not the right bald guy.
There are different types of bald guys. Lets not generalise bald guys here
This channel requires a british accent, glasses, terrible shirt, and baldness.
It's not a British accent, posh Scottish which is much different
@@scotseagle9588 This channel still requires glasses, a terrible shirt, and baldness
@TheColombianSpartan not arguing with that lol
@@TheColombianSpartan Is funny because in the spanish version the guy is also bald
@@scotseagle9588 how is scottish not British? you British doesn't mean English right?
I think your Whistler cloning device is broken .
A copy of a copy of a copy......
I think you could be right 🤣
"I find your lack of Whistler disturbing" - Darth Vader, probably
I’ve seen a picture of Simon without hair the sight was not inspiring to say.
You can’t tell me anything Grant. You’re not my real dad
101 likes to your..... Non or less say otherwise.
This one made me laugh.
Hihihiiii
:' )
@Kay Theo I care lol
We just got used to the new guy and here comes another
Visual Politics meets Tinder
@@MarielaQue I didn't got that one
First a guy with beard and no hairs, than a guy with hairs but no beard, now a guy without beard nor hairs. What next?
@@pranavtripathi791 I hope you never have to...
This one is more Simon look alike with no beard
This is job commitment on different level, I will never go bald for job.
Beard and glasses matter
I would for a job in Visual Politics. Hell yeah!
Random Dude true. He’s not as committed as he would like us to believe.
I would never wear a shirt for that for a job XD
He's missing the beard.
Technically, the Baltic republics weren’t consensual members of the USSR. They were invaded and occupied during WWII. They were considered occupied territories by the UK, US and other western states. Thus they didn’t secede from the USSR at the end of the Cold War, they regained their full independence. For this reason alone, there’s no way they’d ever want to go back into any Russian-led Union.
@Clorox Tree is it "bad grammar" wednesday or "i smoke sweaty socks to get high" wednesday?
Well technically no one except russia was there consensual
Clorox Tree good thing Uncle Sam looks out for them
And Ukraine will never forget the Holodomor. Similar stuff like with British-Irish relations after the Great Famine of 1840s...
I appreciate your videos!
WTF, who is this dollar store Simon?
Lol
😂💀
I like him. The more the merrier - prolly means we'll get even more content, so that's good. (You don't think this guy usurped his place, do you?) Still have to put cc on for both, tho'.
I cant get into the show without simon
rickythegreat1 😂
**Jedi Hand Wave** ”These aren’t the hosts were looking for”
ALLEGEDLY!! 💥
This man needs a beard and glasses, and maybe ill get used to him.
glasses might indeed suit him
Bit inaccurate describing the baltic states as like relatives who emograted did well and didnt want to come back. More accurate to say that they are independent countries forcefully and brutally occupied for 50 years and now want to remain independent
Agreed. a better description for them, going with the family thing, might be children who were kidnapped, locked in the basement until the house caught fire and they could escape.
@@cassidybrash4243 Much better.
Occupied by Russia the same way as all other Countries in USSR, just later
As now ocupied by USA popet NATO. So where is independence that these countries gain?
@@urba82 The asked the NATO troops to come in and they can ask the NATO troops to leave whenever they want I guess that's the difference.
You can try 100 person but no one can fit the bad boy Simon ❤🇷🇺🇪🇹
I can’t concentrate on the video because I’m too busy reading all the comments about the new beardless Simon.
Wait a minute this isn’t the bold man that I want
I want Simon back!
We should give Grant a chance, he seems to be a good dude and the writing of the show stayed intact.
he is simon lite
He's not that timid
@@matheus.bueno47 he seems to be doing good voicework-wise, let's see how much of the propaganda and lies presented here can he handle
Truthfully, Baltics had money before the Russians invaded. You seem to assume there was a great benefit from the Soviet Union to Baltics but there wasn't, quite the opposite. Better would be to say "Baltics had to live at home with an abusive parent until they were 18, at that point they left and never talked to the parent again".
or even that Baltics were kidnapped and held in basement for 50 years
So, you are saying Baltics were just fine under Nazi rule and Soviets should left the Nazis there ?
@@rodionraskoljnikov3803 No... he is saying that German imperialists and Russian imperialists should leave small countries alone and not invade them. Not invading other countries might seem like a big ask....but I think the Russians and Germans are up to it.
"Baltics had money before the Russians invaded" - WTF??? These native peasant populaces were kinda of "lower breeds" under iron heel of Baltic Germans, just a European Namybia or Ireland under British heel. This continued nearly unchanged even after Russian annexation in 1700es well untill 1860ies. Serfdom and overall discrimination here were the worst within the Russian Empire.
The land of Baltic Germans in modern Latvia was confiscated in favour of local tribesmen in 1927 ONLY, and full expulsion of Baltic Germans followed in 1939. Within 2 years they were back in the USSR. And dont forget the Global Depression of 1930 that stroke them badly!
The question is - WHEN did they have these money when nearly every small coin went to the wealth of Baltic Germans up until 1930 or so, and Soviets regained these breakaway brinklands just 10 (TEN) years later?
Truthfully, you just dumped a great nonsense here.
@@morzh1978 You are a total moron, aren't you. Lithuania hadn't had a single German (except Klaipeda) and have crushed all German armies trying to conquer it.
A Russia-Ukraine-axis is like a Belgium-Congo-axis. Not a Germany-France-axis.
Where tf are they getting these random Brits
Probably Britain...
In Britain I think
The worst thing is when International sports federations like Ice hockey or Basketball get their sports commentators British!
From Stonehenge they are born there
raitiC1 it makes it sound more legit lol
Ok taking away Simon was one thing, now you're taking away josh! Seriously man just shave josh and bring him back.
#justiceforjosh
#justiceforjoshbyshavinghishead
Where is Simon anyway?
Dont for get to give Josh glasses also
Aahh yes the glasses, how can u forget that.
As a citizen of Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 , I don't want my country to be a member of this organisation. We have had enough experience to be under control of Moscow for 70 years. I really want my country to have diverse economical, political relations with developed countries. Developing country with Russia 🇷🇺 is difficult enough since Russia itself isn't developed well. Russia could have powerful army. However if you compare life standard of Russia to western countries ...... 😔
А выйти нельзя что ли будет, если не понравится (вернуться в каримовские времена, бггг)? Или вы того и боитесь, что большинству понравится - на самом деле?
SirStukov partly agree on your opinion sir. I'm not against cooperation with Russia as a partner. Russia should be partner to us. Not a ruler. Those developed countries may have interest in cheap labor of Uzbekistan. Just my opinion. The problem with the investment isnt on the side of developed countries. Rather its on our side that we don't have strong and reliable legislation on private property. Also we can adopt something from developed countries in terms of technology, education, tourists etc. So it's not only about investment. Regarding to China, I agree that China has debt trap policy which could be quite risky. However, China isn't the only "developed country" to have as a partner. EU, US, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Gulf countries and so on could be an option for diverse economic relation.
@@user-xn5bq8uo6o I heard that Uzbekistan has great cultural heritage and a number of places that are very worth seeing. Also kind and hospitable people and great cuisine. I think that you have much to offer. Industry isn´t everything.
Marie Ociskova thank you for your positive feedback. Tourism sector was underestimated in the past since we gained independence. We had many bureaucracies for tourists. It has been 3-4 years that we are trying to improve it. Step by step canceling visa to many developed countries. In my opinion economy should not heavily depend on one sector. As we can see now many tourism based countries are struggling due to covid19. Economy should be diversified within country as well as outside of country in terms of partners.
@@user-xn5bq8uo6o I agree that economy needs to be diversified, just stated that tourism is one option that your country clearly has. Betting on cheap economic labor may perhaps be an option in some areas but it will still likely be short-term. More importantly, being cheap won´t make the country rich. I´m not a policy-maker, my experience and knowledge of macroeconomics is limited. However, I believe in fulfilling own potential, and this heavily relates on evaluations of all possibilities. For example, my country recently realized its potential in the field of nanotechnology and medical technology and started to invest more in this industry. The economy will focus less on automotive industry which proved disadvantageous in times of economic crises (people generally don´t buy cars when they are threatened with job loss).
If he want this, then he is still very far away. Russia is not powerfull enough to creat an asian version of the EU. Russia is havin not much power economicaly and is also weak on the political and diplomatic stage. Its more likely that russia will be a part of the chinese sphere of influence in the future.
TOFKAS01 there is one huge disadvantage for China though their populations getting to old and Russia will exploit this even though they have a smaller population.
@@freedomdude5420 Well, russia is already having a declining population. In fact, the muslims are the only part of russias population which is growing.
@@freedomdude5420 Russia has the same ageing "problem" as China. Luckily for the world, a lot of countries are now facing contracting population, this is good as long as it does not happen too quickly.
and what about Georgia? why you didn't mention that we lost 20% of our territories due to our struggle to join NATO and EU ? please, don't forget us. we love you, bald guys :)))
Oil prices have fallen to the lowest since 1991 level . With cost of
“black gold” at 15-23 dollars per barrel, the USSR economy collapsed,
and the sovok itself collapsed, and the horde budget can only be
fulfilled only with oil price at $ 42.4 and higher
Why don't you ask Romania how much they love EU after initially sucking their socks?
How many Gruzins work in Russia and send the money home?
@@georgevladimirovich7190 are you romanian? And do you love UE?
@@alexiachimciuc3199 No, I am Russian just as you are but I have many Romanian friends and they told me what happened to their country since joining EU.
@@georgevladimirovich7190 what did they tell you about their country?
Where is simon?
He died
Vacation maybe.
He has other channels to maintain
Got the Rona
TopTenz
Geographics
Biographics
Business Blaze
Megaprojects
Today I Found Out
Highlight History
The list could go on... He’s a very busy man!
VisualPolitik: Putin
Everyone: *It's him*
CAN SOMEONE TELL US WHERE TF SIMON IS??
He has 7 channels, maybe he is starting another, and since this one isn't his, those are more important
I hear he's on Business Blaze, allegedly.
@@Rorgash WTF?!This chanel is nit his,simon?
Simon moved to 6-other CZcams channels like Mega Projects.
Prague
Good job Grant. You do Simon justice and I have no problem watching you!
It's nice to hear a Scottish voice, Grant 🤠 We're hoping to hear more about internal geopolitics such as Scottish independence and Irish unity. All the best to you!!!
Its 2020, so we lost Simon.
What happed to him?
@@nkhumeleninemakhavhani816 He didn't bend to the deep state
He is busy running other channels.
Actually few years ago Kazakhstan invited Turkey to Eurasian Union and Russia replied "it can be considirable". But just like Azerbaijan, there is an huge Armenia factor in there.
Edit:
Also Nazarbayev personally didnt happy about Armenian membership.
Nazarbayev critisized Armanian memebership to Eurasian Union because of Karabakh issue in 2014. He roughly said: "Armenia is a country without clear borders. Iif we will talk about free movement, common borders and common customs, borders of all member states should be well defined." But after i thinking maybe Nazarbayev actually critisized Russia
(because of South Ossetia, Abkhazia and Crimea) but pointed Armenia. Its
a very old habit of people from authoriterian regimes. Say nothing to actually you want to critise but Critisize something like that.
But where’s the beard, Grant, where’s the beard?! 😉
This time I'm giving it a like cause at least they acknowledged the fact that everybody misses Simon
This is a fascinating topic, definitely worth additional research and watching out for. As a Polish-American whose family lived under the Iron Curtain, the memory of when Russia had strict rule over Poland is still present and Poles in particular remain vigilant to the possibility that it could one day happen again.
It's interesting to hear this point of view when Poland seems to be playing a dangerous game with its membership of the EU through its nationalist regime, an organisation that by being a member of has made it wealthier and has provided the counterbalance to escape from domination by Russia. It should be very careful of how it acts. The freedoms and benefits of being in the EU shouldn't be forgotten either, and I feel is being put at jeopardy by its right wing government. I think Poles should be very vigilant as I don't feel any country in Western Europe has any designs on domination over Poland, whereas Russia, well we know how Putin, the dictator for life acts, you only have to see his actions in Ukraine and Syria for this. I think the long term goal, not mentioned in this video is to want all the Eastern European countries that were under its boot for so long back under its sphere of influence, and not for economic reasons, not of the countries in question, but purely for reasons of geopolitical power and influence on the world stage. Some countries of the former Soviet Union have to cooperate with Moscow however, they are economically tied to Russia in many cases, but as shown in this video they are being very careful as to how close they become tied.
@@mattpotter8725 Benefits in EU?
Which are those?
Thanks God, Poles are smart enough to outmaneuver Bruxelles, while the others in eastern Europe don't seem to have this ability and curse their mistake.
George Vladimirovich well you wouldn’t know or understand, because you’re not part of it ! First of all Visa-free travel, you can live and work in any of the member-states. EU has contributed to funding infrastructure within Poland. What has mother Russia provided for you that is better??
This guy needs a beard
And Glasses
Allegedly
And need to change his name to Simon.
please do a video about Scottish and Norther Ireland independence from the Uk to stay in the EU
Good topic!
It’s sad ppl was “independence” only to become “dependence” of another. I think it’s funny how so many ppl want to leave the UK only to place themselves under the boot of the EU. Completely giving up sovereignty
@@JM-qb2kd What part of being dragged out of the EU against their wishes counts as "sovereignty" for Scots and Northern Irish?
That is kind of sad, that English treat Scotland and Northern Ireland the same way as China treats Taipei, just a bunch of rebel provinces not sovereign countries * B E C A U S E U N I T E D K I N G D O M *
J M. because being a member of the EU is better than being controlled by London.
This guy is good. But I still miss Simon
He will grow a beard, wear glasses and change his Scottish accent to an English one. And then we will get a new guy .....
Guys, Simon is all over CZcams. I like him, but I was kind of annoyed to see him everywhere. Give a chance to the new guy to shine.
Herehere!!! 🙌
We are entering the Simon Whistler Uncanny Valley
4:18
It is wrong to say, Europe turns a deaf ear. The conditions in those mentioned countries are just faaaaar from being integratable into the EU.
I like your channel, don't get me wrong. But often I feel that your research is quite superfical and some of your statements are just looking for the sensation.
Please fix that. Invest more time in research, be more scinetifical in what and how you are saying it.
Cheers from a long time fan, criticizing to help improve.
Also you forgot to mention the minor fact, that the orange revolution and the Maidan revolution both were mainly driven and strongly supported by (voilent) facists.
Leaving away this kind of information leads to a black/white thinking in people's heads: we are the good, they are the evil. This false assumption is the root of conflict based on lies, often resulting in cold or hot wars.
You have responsibility. Just sayin.
z3phyr z3p dude this channel wants a black/white perspective on issue. They intentionally leave out many facts to accomplish such. It’s bums me out because I’ve literally watched this channel since day one.. been a long time fan, but I’m really becoming unhappy with how they are starting to present things
@@JM-qb2kd Yeah, right?
Maybe by raising this issue this dangerous appraoch will change. I hope.
One way could be to talk to experts from universities and other institutions before releasing a video. Involve them, they usually have something to say, thats more of a value. Instead of echoing the superfical media that is mostly recognized but imo only trying to give one dimensional answers and sell their product.
Makes production more expensive, because it needs time an ressources - sure - but it should be about quality and taking responsibility
Hahahaha omg the intro is like the Business Blaze of geopolitics 🤣
As an Armenian, I can say outrigh, the only reason we joined was to avoid Ukraine/Georgia scenario. Noone likes that union, and I personally do everything to increase trade with other nations but russia. So when time comes getting out of that crap union is not as painful.
How cool that number 6 in Scottish accent is pronounced as "sex"
No, I'm not buying that. You can't let one guy be the host from the beginning of channel to korona and then switch him for no reason and expect us to accept it
One of those rare times when all the show hosts are actually great
I will honestly say that he is a good enough presenter. I skipped the other two videos but this discount Simon, I can live with. Simon probably has 15 other channels to grace with his presence.
Please just tell us where is Simon?
7:38 In what alternate universe was Greece a member of the Warsaw Pact? lol
In the wonderful, wonderful world of Soviet propaganda everything is possible. I mean if one says otherwise....well Siberia is a very big place ;) *wink, wink*
Perhaps they thought by the time people would have watched this propaganda, they would have conquered Greece. Or simply just lying to their own citizens and exaggerating their own sphere of influence ( which was common at the time) . Since average Russian citizens would rarely have an opportunity to travel outside the USSR, unless you were someone high up in society ( like a doctor, engineer, athelete or entertainers) or simply high up in the Communist heirarchy
But where is the beard?!
And glasses
Grant said “f*ck you here’s a shirt and I’m bold, so I’m going to tell you the news” I respect that
recruiting team: what really stands out on you?
new employee: I have No hair, and wear an awful shirt.
recruiting team: hired
I love the Scottish Accent Mate! Well done nice job and great sense of humor 👍
There's the EU and now the EEU, 30+ years since the U.S.S.R and Eastern Bloc bureaucrats still stuck at acronyms
Visual Politik checklist: ✅bald, ✅colorful shirt, ✅great political analysis. Yes, all in order.
No hair!!!
I'm still laughing...
Nice video.
Some Scotish accent characteristics I've just learnt:
Perfect -> PEAR-fect
Signed -> scent/Saint (if you speak "inwards")
Side -> sight
Outside -> oat-sight
Know -> mix of no & nule
honestly i'm quite pissed they hired a scot with such light accent
@@DakuHonoo Well, if you want to understand what you hear, it helps.
I know this 1 dude from the youtubes, i believe his name in Simon Whistler. Look him up, he whould be perfect for this job.
He alsow has a cooking channel called: binging with babish 👍
"In Moscow, more than 12 million people actually live, of which 3,720,000 Russians. In the capital of the Russian State, Russians are a national minority.
In Russia, over 23,000,000 people profess Islam and officially consider themselves Muslims. Over the past 15 years, the number of Muslims in Russia has increased by 40%.
In Moscow, Azerbaijanis live more than in Baku, and there are more Tatars than in Kazan.
By the middle of the century, at least one out of every four Russians will be a Muslim.
Muslim leaders are calling for the removal of Orthodox symbols from the emblem of Russia. If the number of Muslims grows at the current rate, then the Muslim community can raise the issue of introducing the post of vice-president in the country, professing Islam.
...
Truly Orthodox in Russia - no more than 4.5%, i.е. no more than 6 million people.
At least once a month, 8% of the parishioners attend the Orthodox Church, at least once a year - 18%, less often - 15%, and not attending - 59%.
Communion at least once a month - 2%. Several times a year - 6%. Once a year and less often - 10%. 21% of respondents could not answer the question, what is the "sacrament".
In Russia there are 2,338 children's homes registered. They contain 55.126 orphans.
A little more than 60 million rubles were allocated to prevent child neglect.
87 million rubles are spent on sterilization of stray animals in Moscow. budgetary funds annually. At 13,000 rubles for a dog.
On 27 million rubles more than on homeless children.
About 30,000 people suffer from dog bites every year in Moscow.
More than 40% of products sold in Moscow are falsified. Most often, forgery of vegetable and butter, condensed milk, tea, coffee, mineral water, stewed beef, honey and confectionery products are detected.
...
The number of elevators that have served their time is 36% in Moscow, 49% in Petersburg.
In Moscow there are 257 public (free) toilets, in St. Petersburg - 275, i.е. One toilet for 25,000 residents, not counting tourists. And they all close at seven in the evening. In ancient Rome there were 144 public toilets.
According to the current GOST-R-50597-93 clause 3.1.2. the limiting dimensions of individual subsidence, potholes, etc. damage to the carriageway of streets and roads should not exceed 15 cm in length, 60 cm in width and 5 cm in depth. The "pit" in half a meter is the Russian standard.
In Russia, only officially registered:
- disabled people - more than 12.000.000
...
- Alcoholics - Over 4,580,000 - Drug addicts - Over 2,870,000 - Mentally ill - 978,000 - Tuberculosis patients - About 890,000 - Hypertension patients - More than 22,400,000 people - At least 2,380,000 people infected with HIV. The share of government spending on social needs (education, health, housing, culture, sports, etc., etc.) - 2007: Developed countries - 70.3% Latin America - 64.1% Asian countries - 54, 9% The countries of Africa - 50.1% Russia - 15.0% The share of government spending on maintaining the state apparatus, internal security and defense - 2007: Developed countries - 11.1% Latin America - 19.2% Asian countries - 27, 5% African countries - 25.7% Russia - 42.2% Russia ranks second in the world in spreading counterfeit medicines. 82% of medicines sold through public pharmacies are falsified or do not correspond to expiration dates. Usually, the tablets are not labeled with the active substance, or they use "dummies" from the chalk. In Russia, 300 million adulterated medicines are sold annually. 75% of medicines in Russia are of foreign origin. Only 2% of domestic enterprises of the pharmaceutical industry meet international standards, only 10% of them can use domestic raw materials. The cost of drugs in Russia is 3-4 times higher than international control prices for similar drugs.
....
The sociological company Globescan interviewed 39,435 people in 33 countries. The list of the least popular countries in the world was headed by Iran, the United States and Russia. Of all countries in the world, Russia is least popular in Finland (65% of negative assessments), France (62%), Poland (56%) and Great Britain (50%). Russia is best treated in Nigeria (52% of respondents). In the view of Russians, there is no country in the world that they would categorically consider their friend. "Friends" of the Russian Federation, according to the Russians, are listed as follows: Belarus - 38%, Kazakhstan - 23%, China - 14%, Germany - 13%, France - 11%, India - 4%, Venezuela - 4% The USA - 3%, there are no allies - 12%.
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tl;dr
@@mendax7125 в Брестской крепости, где была страшная тюрьма НКВД, всех арестованных ликвидировать не успели, часть из них разбежалась. Тем временем большая группа надзирателей и функционеров НКВД была заблокирована в крепости немцами. Они сидели там около месяца, пока не вымерли. Лет через 20 после войны коммунисты придумали легенду о "героической обороне" Брестской крепости. Обращает на себя внимание тот факт, что широкое советское партизанское движение было организовано только в Беларуси и частично -- на этнических белорусских землях, которые были в составе России (Смоленщина, Брянщина). В оккупированой России партизанского движения не было. Почему? Да потому, что продолжал действовать план уничтожения белорусской нации. Москва, используя органы НКВД, втянула массы гражданского белорусского населения в войну против немцев, и этим подставила белорусов под немецкий удар.
Необходимое дело борьбы исходило из коварного замысла и осуществлялось подлыми методами. (Сталин хотел получить двойную выгоду.) Энкавэдисты специально около белорусской деревени убивали немца или делали другую провокацию, чтобы вызвать карательную операцию гитлеровцев (которые обычно сжигали всю деревню, чаще всего -- вместе с людьми). Таким образом, кстати, в результате специальной провокации советских партизан была сожжена и известная Хатынь, которую коммунисты потом в 70-х годах разрекламировали на весь мир как типичную жертву фашистского зверства.
В результате такой коммуно-фашистской совместной "работы" в Беларуси сожгли более 9 тысяч деревень. Уже в 1943 году в белорусских лесах действовало в целом от 300 до 400 тысяч партизан. Москва не доверяла белорусам. Поэтому к концу войны, в результате специальной операции НКВД, многие белорусские командиры были посланы на смерть, отстранены от командования, убиты и репрессированы. Их места занимали русские, присланные из Мосвы, и верные энкавэдисты. Летом 1944 года, когда "красная армия" заняла Беларусь, русские провели мобилизацию в армию на белорусской территории. Десятки тысяч молодых белорусских мужчин, почти без подготовки, бросили на передовую линию фронта. Русские командиры поднимали их в ненужные атаки под огонь немецких пулеметов, не дав даже оружия в руки, или с винтовками, но без патронов. Они гибли тысячами, как трава под косой. А те, что бежали назад, попадали под пули энкавэдистских "заградотрядов". Впрочем, заградотряды стреляли и в спину. Так продолжалось уничтожение белорусов на войне, руками немцев и русских одновременно. Как говорили коммунисты, "в борьбе за советскую родину". В 40-х годах русские вывезли в Сибирь и там замучили всех лесников и так называемых "кулаков" из Западной Беларуси. Вывозили вагонами, по разнорядках.
Don't say bullshit, former Soviet republics have a lot of in common. Strength is in our unity!
Looks like he records against a wall in a solarium (sun bed) studio😉
Still not Simon. Ya'll also need a host with a beard and calming voice.
Okay... I love the commitment XD
To be honest, you are a good host, but Simon just have his uniqueness.
I hope we can find your uniqueness XD
Really good job! You've got great character. May I just suggest the videos are condensed to 15 mins tops?
Where is simon
Where is Simon?
Armenia doesnt belong there, imo Armenia and Azerbeigian should settle their problems and perform a customs union together with Georgia.
I suspect Armenia is there because it wants Russia as a counterweight to neighboring enemies, Turkey and Azerbaijan. It is hard to see that hostility going away without divine intervention.
You have bought yourself time to become Simon. I will watch your progress with great anticipation.
He's a great presenter, but he does look like a 90's digital photofit
Honestly well done. Commendable job commitment
I want Bald and Bankrupt for Russia
Puttin said Russia is forever plus he recommend simon to do this video the visual politics way
Finally, a Scot we can actually understand~.
Also, props to him going full bore, and being bald along with his Hawaiian shirt.
When we see Putin moving forces to the Chinese border, we can imagine that Putin is ready to expand Russia's borders in any opportunity that presents itself - whichever neighbor seems the weakest at the moment.
Putin?? Oohh the alien from hell
*I Can't stand looking at this guy Yellow Teeth, this was 22Min of hell watching the close up of crocked teeth.*
Plot Twist:
These are all Simons siblings.
*SWEET HOME ALABA-* wait... wrong thing
@@hung-upear2659 wrong meme but I know what you are doing there🌚
"Father, father, father, father
Father into your hands, I commend my spirit
Father into your hands
why have you forsaken me
In your eyes forsaken me
In your thoughts forsaken me
In your heart forsaken, me oh,
Trust in my self righteous suicide
I, cry, when angels deserve to die
In my self righteous suicide
I, cry, when angels deserve to die"
-How I feel when Simon is not on a video. Nevertheless, we have a saucy Scot named Grant in our hands, he may be a good compliment to Simon.
Great job, work on the beard and I think we have an success
Just some men in suits playing their games.
Where is my (probably burned out) bald maaaan?
I am positive you can pull this through. All the best.
I have hairs on my head... Can i join your team 🤣🤣🤣🤣
great video but - migrated? you mean migrated from USSR which occupied the existing countries made by blood and guts all over ground
Please remove the VERY LOUD transition background music. No one will miss it - especially those who are watching your videos at night. It is extremely annoying. Thumbs up if this helps! :)
Missed a great oppertunity, 'Back in The U.S.S.R' - Beatles
Greetings from Chechnya and Ingushetia!!!!
Kazakhstan against the aggressive policy of Russia.
Erm, well played youtube person. We did say bring back the bald man.
can you do a video on GDP?
Like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Eurasian Economic Union is still in the pipeline and has not fully expanded its capabilities, and there is also the European Union, which will prevent them from expanding in Western Europe, so for this reason they move to areas such as the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa, the Caucasus, Latin America, etc. Therefore we must be patient and constantly monitor developments and above all to do not jump to conclusions.
If it's bald, den it has to be ONLY SIMON!!
I personally do not see much future for the Eurasian Economic Union. As the video mentions, Putin uses energy as a foreign policy tool, something that he has done to the detriment of other countries in the Union such as Armenia and Belarus. And Belarus has of late started getting closer to EU. Lukashenko is trying some balancing act there.
As an indian a phrase I never thought I'd use but
Simon come back
For those who didn't get it.....search indian Non cooperation movement during British colonial rule.
THIS IS NOT WHAT I WANT
AM I THE ONLY ONE SEEING THE TYPO KAZAKHSTAN WAS KAZAJISTAN 🤣
down to empire Juchi. "Turkey turns away from "russian" gas uawire.org/turkey-turns-away-from-russian-gas Compared to 2018, the drop was more than 14 times: then in the first quarter Turkey purchased 8.8 billion cubic meters (2.93 billion on average per month)."
An Uzbek here. With no respect at all I, my family, my friends and most people I know don't want Uzbekistan to join the Union. It would be a disaster. Everyone knows what this union is gonna look like! Belarus has already been complaining about how Moscow is pressing them in terms of politics.
Thanks for this video! Watchig you from Ukraine :) Good luck and stay strong!
Basically , EAEU is made to satisfy Russian imperial ego and nothing more than that. (I am from Kazakhstan)
Thank you Grant much appreciated
ROTFLMAO! You sir, have risen to the challenge :D
was 2 in the morning high and was like 'that looks like Grant from Starbucks' lol, love this show man, well done, it's like back at the cinema and you telling me about Palpatine comming back haha
It's great you're keeping with the theme but where is your beard and glasses hahaha