VIJAY PRASHAD - What's the Left to Do in a World on Fire? | China and the Left

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  • čas přidán 18. 09. 2021
  • At the conference China and the Left: A Socialist Forum held on September 18, 2021 hosted by Qiao Collective at The People’s Forum in New York City, Vijay Prashad delivers the closing keynote titled, “What's the Left to Do in a World on Fire?”
    The conference was a one-day convening of organizers, scholars, and journalists whose work grapples with questions of Chinese socialism, Western imperialism, Global South internationalism, and the renewed Cold War consensus taking hold in the West. Speakers and events analyzed current trends in U.S.-China relations, Chinese development, and international relations through a socialist, anti-imperialist lens. The conference provided a space for those invested in challenging the rise in U.S.-led imperialist aggression on China to meet, strategize, and discuss. The convening was co-sponsored by Monthly Review, The People’s Forum, and CODEPINK.
    Read about the conference China and the Left here → peoplesforum.org/event/china-...
    ABOUT ‣ Qiao Collective is a collective of diaspora Chinese challenging U.S. aggression and shining a light on Chinese socialism and internationalism.
    WEBSITE ‣ qiaocollective.com
    Vijay Prashad is an Indian historian and journalist. He is the Director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, Chief Correspondent for Globetrotter and Chief Editor of LeftWord Books. He has published thirty books, including most recently "Washington Bullets", with a preface by Evo Morales Ayma, and previously the two-volume history of the modern world, "The Darker Nations: A People's History of the Third World" and "The Poorer Nations: A Possible History of the Global South". He is the recipient of the 2009 Muzaffar Ahmad Memorial Prize.

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  • @oksanareggi8008
    @oksanareggi8008 Před rokem +10

    Wise man - Vijay Prashad. He sees right through all the bs of American international politics.

  • @mandinka323
    @mandinka323 Před 2 lety +36

    Vijay Prashad speaks unadulterated truth. This is why his words are so powerful.

  • @madmanjshum
    @madmanjshum Před 2 lety +58

    Dr. Vijay Prashad a brilliant intellectual with a great sense of humor. A gentleman with courage of Giants. Respect

  • @HKChineseCanadian
    @HKChineseCanadian Před 2 lety +125

    Vijay is the most enlightened and entertaining speaker. Love his view of China today.

    • @minifalda6611
      @minifalda6611 Před 2 lety +1

      Great if you need organs now, or a toxic product produced cheaply.

    • @user-vp1vl6yp9t
      @user-vp1vl6yp9t Před 2 lety +4

      @@minifalda6611 your home must have nothing made in China. If there is anything made in China in your home and on your body, throw it away, please.

    • @minifalda6611
      @minifalda6611 Před 2 lety +1

      @@user-vp1vl6yp9t I agree with you.
      We must. I've shared your brave comment on Weibo as much as I can. You are a true Patriot.

    • @user-vp1vl6yp9t
      @user-vp1vl6yp9t Před 2 lety +4

      @@minifalda6611 Did you throw any made in China out? Your home must be full of made in China?

    • @bill4056
      @bill4056 Před 2 lety

      czcams.com/video/EkdJ50eUURo/video.html
      also this vlog talks about china.
      i also am listening to him

  • @codica666
    @codica666 Před 2 lety +27

    He's not only very smart but also very funny. We need more people like Vijay Prashad.

  • @redlipstickmafia
    @redlipstickmafia Před 2 lety +49

    Vijay Prashad is one of my favorite people. Not only is he always spot on in his brilliant global analyses, he has a beautiful caring heart. And he’s a fantastic natural stand-up comedian!! 👏👏👏

  • @GiorgiMamaladze
    @GiorgiMamaladze Před 2 lety +47

    This man is a genius. Red Salute from Spain, from a Georgian-Spanish Comunist!

  • @ashwije4312
    @ashwije4312 Před 2 lety +19

    Few good men👍 India should listen to this

    • @roguegenesis7020
      @roguegenesis7020 Před 2 lety

      He barely does some work of note in India apart from holding maybe a reading session or two 🤡

  • @amindra963
    @amindra963 Před 2 lety +22

    The World which is 93% "People of Color " need to hear this. Free Jullian Assange!

  • @level1selamat155
    @level1selamat155 Před 2 lety +18

    This brilliant guy is a rarity! Bravo

  • @prajnasamadhi60
    @prajnasamadhi60 Před 2 lety +147

    This guy is so energetic and caring for humanity. Very passionate and persuasive, bravo, sir.

    • @batsnackattack
      @batsnackattack Před 2 lety +2

      He's full of demonic lust and wants to watch the world burn.

    • @minifalda6611
      @minifalda6611 Před 2 lety +1

      @@batsnackattack stunning and brave.

    • @tuyolento3295
      @tuyolento3295 Před 2 lety +3

      Vijay is my hero.... such a thinker...such an intellectual...he is courageous to call out the western lies about China and stirring shit to wage a direct war against China or a proxy war using the Taiwanese and Japanese as cannon fodder.

    • @troutmasc
      @troutmasc Před 2 lety +1

      if anyone does not see the absolute goodness and human decency of this man, their mind has been coruppted by the dark side.

    • @JJ-uo9tj
      @JJ-uo9tj Před 2 lety +1

      The best quality of being a human is to tell the truth!

  • @jonathanchavez2723
    @jonathanchavez2723 Před rokem +11

    Vijay is inspiring!

  • @petermanuel5043
    @petermanuel5043 Před 2 lety +63

    This is the best thing on the internet today.

    • @skullhorse2286
      @skullhorse2286 Před 2 lety

      Based

    • @minifalda6611
      @minifalda6611 Před 2 lety

      For whom, Tibetans, Whygeurs, the Taiwanese?

    • @Lucas_Shaolin
      @Lucas_Shaolin Před 2 lety

      @@minifalda6611 yes for them too. They are part of China too. It's not their problem if you disagree with them, that's a you problem.

    • @minifalda6611
      @minifalda6611 Před 2 lety

      @@Lucas_Shaolin do you english bro?

    • @Lucas_Shaolin
      @Lucas_Shaolin Před 2 lety

      @@minifalda6611 yes. English is my native tongue.

  • @itzenormous
    @itzenormous Před 2 lety +76

    Vijay has given some great talks throughout the years, always hitting the hard points. This time he lays it out for America's so-called "Left." What right do they have to levy any criticism at the century's long struggle of 1.4 billion people? The Chinese have accomplished what they have accomplished, with the boot of YOUR country's imperial forces on their neck much of the time. Until you produce a revolution in your country, you have no room to criticize the Chinese Revolution. Yes, they make mistakes. But then, who made YOU perfect??

    • @actionflower6706
      @actionflower6706 Před 2 lety +1

      Mistakes. Mao’s famine. The destruction of Tibet. Concentration camps. Tianamen square. The declared policy to invade Taiwan and enslave 24 million people. These are not mistakes. This is CCP policy. Do you have a right to declare anything wrong with KKK lynchings? You must have made a mistake forgetting someone’s birthday…so no. You cannot criticise. You just have to surrender to our enemies who want us dead or enslaved. In fact, you should apologise for not being in a tower on 9/11. Very inconvenient for ISIS. What rights to life Liberty and the pursuit of happiness does anybody on the planet have? None, except at the discretion of the CCP.

    • @adamiskandar5107
      @adamiskandar5107 Před 2 lety +9

      @@actionflower6706 You obviously learnt nothing from Vijay's talk. Let me remind you. He is fighting to win. Good luck to you.

    • @platosbeard4449
      @platosbeard4449 Před 2 lety +11

      @@actionflower6706 not sure whether this is a joke. If it is, very good. Consider a career in stand up.

    • @platosbeard4449
      @platosbeard4449 Před 2 lety +4

      Hear, hear! 👏👏👏

    • @donaldlineker6140
      @donaldlineker6140 Před 2 lety +5

      @@actionflower6706 What?? You are rambling.

  • @andrewzhou7647
    @andrewzhou7647 Před 2 lety +14

    Vijay Prasad is a legend.

  • @ceychungyu7462
    @ceychungyu7462 Před 2 lety +31

    I have a special place in CZcams library where I save all Vijays lectures. There is so much, that I like to listen over again, he is a historian of India, he has events and dates of history of the imperialism, to sound a undefeatable argument. Fantastic person. Very erudite and rational.

  • @ChicagoTurtle1
    @ChicagoTurtle1 Před rokem +17

    Stunning. Vijay is one of the greatest intellectuals in our time. This speech is riveting and so incise. Leaps and bounds ahead of the speeches of Biden. Meanwhile Trump is struggling to comprehend it.

  • @peacelover373
    @peacelover373 Před 2 lety +15

    My hero Vijay. Thank you!

  • @princendlovu5936
    @princendlovu5936 Před rokem +6

    Thank you so much Vijay. Thank you.

  • @donaldlineker6140
    @donaldlineker6140 Před 2 lety +16

    Dr Prashad is one reason I'm a proud Socialist.

  • @phillipchan6044
    @phillipchan6044 Před 2 lety +20

    Vijay should be given a chance to speak at the UN

  • @yp4523
    @yp4523 Před 2 lety +37

    The so-called alliance has to exclude France; otherwise, it's to be called "FUKUS" !

    • @yttean98
      @yttean98 Před 2 lety +4

      you forgot the "A" then it will be "FAUKUS"

    • @thomasd2444
      @thomasd2444 Před 2 lety +2

      @@yttean98 --->>> A FUKS U < grin LOL >

    • @montumeroe9593
      @montumeroe9593 Před 2 lety +2

      Love it LOL

  • @cheemengliaw6505
    @cheemengliaw6505 Před 2 lety +9

    Vijay Prasad, you are the best!! Thank you sir!!👍👍👍

  • @jerrylee1682
    @jerrylee1682 Před 2 lety +23

    The first time I watched Vijay’s speech I was blown away by his intellect and passion, plus his fantastic memory of world history, joining the dots, filtering lies and propaganda and…having great courage and gift of saying it as it is 👏👏👍👍 The world needs thinkers like Vijay who’s driving motivation is humanity and righteousness. Thank you Vijay, please continue with your enthusiasm and sharing. I’m a big fan of you now 👍

    • @laszlonemet4425
      @laszlonemet4425 Před rokem

      , how I loved a nice hot pizza, with thebrains of an intellect...

  • @realrhetoric
    @realrhetoric Před 2 lety +17

    Yijay is right. The best we can hope for is to trust in the leadership of China. They have shown us the way improving connectivity with their One Belt, One Road. They have built Socialism in this Century and delivered a high standard of living to all their citizens, with open borders respecting the self determination of all peoples, especially the Tibetans who are riotously resplendent having been freed by the PLA from horrible slavery.
    All of the other nations have shown themselves to be failures. The Middle Kingdom is the exception. Long live Xi Jinping thought! This was inspirational.

  • @eddycheong4848
    @eddycheong4848 Před rokem +10

    Vijay Prashad - an inspiring speaker who is never afraid to speak his mind.

  • @isisroy2828
    @isisroy2828 Před rokem +10

    Thanks Vijay you were on fire that day, I wish I was there.
    You are so inspiring.

  • @humptydmt3439
    @humptydmt3439 Před rokem +7

    Good man Vijay, great stuff

  • @yurik1068
    @yurik1068 Před 2 lety +20

    Prashad is awesome, a beautiful soul. Very informative.

  • @Rossion64
    @Rossion64 Před 2 lety +15

    Such a magnificent speaker.

  • @felipelim7201
    @felipelim7201 Před 2 lety +20

    There should be more people watching this video. An excellent truth eye opening discussion.

  • @arumblue1973
    @arumblue1973 Před 2 lety +14

    Vijay is so brilliant!!

  • @troutstalker4744
    @troutstalker4744 Před 2 lety +14

    Vijay prashad.. wow, what a glorious rant. 👏 👏👏

  • @rohitmishra9517
    @rohitmishra9517 Před 10 měsíci +7

    Vijay Prasad is my intellectual influencer from 1996. He was writing regularly in one Indian magazine called Frontline.

  • @johnurquhart4614
    @johnurquhart4614 Před rokem +6

    The depiction of Australia under Scott Morrison is spot on. Unfortunately, that's Australia under any leader before and since Gough Whitlam, who advocated the development of a mature and independent foreign policy. Of course, that was anathema to the US, who connived to have him dumped in 1975 by the Queen's man in Canberra. Since then, no Labor leader has dared say 'boo' to the US. Humiliating and tragic.

  • @TerranMetal
    @TerranMetal Před 2 lety +14

    This was so beautiful and so cathartic. I am ashamed to admit I have only just recently discovered Vijay, however, I think I can now say I love him. What a comrade! ✊❤️

  • @peayen5008
    @peayen5008 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Every time I listen to Vijay Prashad I learn so much. Thank goodness for people like him.
    👏👏👏

  • @beesplaining1882
    @beesplaining1882 Před rokem +17

    Vijay is a great orator with a compelling message. What he lacks, at least in western countries, is a mainstream platform on which to deliver his message ... for obvious reasons.

  • @seikatsuseikatsu1175
    @seikatsuseikatsu1175 Před 2 lety +19

    awesome guy

  • @johndavies1336
    @johndavies1336 Před 2 lety +15

    This gentleman is a brilliant orator, why because of his enthusiasm, energy, sense of humor, and ability to construct meaningful
    Sentences that shift in color and context yet all fit together in a flowing, informative and substantial narrative. He asks questions and provides reflective answers while providing
    References to authors, and people who have contributed to improving peoples lives and conditions ,while encouraging solidarity and
    Security among people. His example of solidarity is the Chinese ability to work together
    against the irradiation of COVID.
    His message is collaboration and public Action!

  • @justinrussell851
    @justinrussell851 Před 2 lety +13

    Wow! Vijay is such a captivating and relatable voice for a common sense revolution.

  • @7777wilson1
    @7777wilson1 Před 2 lety +18

    Vijay has ALWAYS been so very insightful & clever & even more humerous as he is so on point. Public Action...LETS GO! WE LOVE YOU VIJAY!!! BLESS YOU, your writings, lectures, 'stand ups' & sharing ...X0X

  • @vinanoir
    @vinanoir Před 2 lety +49

    vijay gives me at least one reason to be proud to be indian lol

    • @jeremychase7416
      @jeremychase7416 Před 2 lety +1

      Reason #2 Kshama Sawant. 👍

    • @rran4u
      @rran4u Před 2 lety

      reason 3 his insights

    • @sehaj778
      @sehaj778 Před 2 lety

      Damn india is worse than North Korea then :) Never knew.

  • @sara.cbc92
    @sara.cbc92 Před 2 lety +14

    A good, upstanding Indian man

  • @dryeoh2023
    @dryeoh2023 Před 2 lety +11

    Vijay, Thanks for the truth

  • @arnav3002
    @arnav3002 Před 2 lety +19

    You all came here after watching him on Brut India.

  • @joylove8693
    @joylove8693 Před 2 lety +11

    Vijay is so awesome, I always enjoy listening to him, many thanks for sharing.

  • @Han-vd4zz
    @Han-vd4zz Před 2 lety +12

    Vijay you are so right about the "western democracy" , we need peace in the world, NOT wars!

  • @minhng7208
    @minhng7208 Před 2 lety +20

    Vijay is so amazing.

  • @unifieddynasty
    @unifieddynasty Před 2 lety +12

    Prashad is an absolute titan.

  • @rran4u
    @rran4u Před 2 lety +20

    vijay is one of the smartest man on youtube...

  • @antonbredl9682
    @antonbredl9682 Před 2 lety +48

    Mr. Prashad is always dropping great references. As I result, I can now look forward to reading the works of Wang Hui and Zhang Weiwei, specifically Hui's "China's 20th Century" and "The End of the Revolution" and Weiwei's "The China Wave" and the "China Horizon."
    I've only been familiar with the works and analysis of Mr. Prashad for the last year or so, still - after reading three of his books and listening to countless podcasts, interviews, speeches and lectures I am now far better equipped to understand the workings of US imperialism, allowing me to attack it with a potent internationalist and leftist punch.

    • @itzenormous
      @itzenormous Před 2 lety +3

      ::Taking Notes:: I will have to read a few of those titles myself. There's so much to read. So so much.

  • @TajamalGhumman
    @TajamalGhumman Před rokem +14

    Vijay Prashad is one of few Indians who speak truth and sense and irony is that most Indians are against him.

    • @douggokellam
      @douggokellam Před rokem +2

      Easy to demonize an Indian intellectual by saying they’re a Chinese pawn.

  • @vivan868
    @vivan868 Před 2 lety +20

    Julian Assange is the greatest living Australian, yet no one in Australia is even talking about him and his sufferings.

  • @kenjack6674
    @kenjack6674 Před 2 lety +19

    Vijay is so intelligent , I always listen to what Vijay has to say ..past and now ... Brilliant , absolutely great talk Vijay ...

  • @chngwilliam888
    @chngwilliam888 Před 2 lety +12

    I like this guy he tell the truth👍

  • @josephsomers9017
    @josephsomers9017 Před 2 lety +25

    A Canadian by the name of Norman Bertrand is a HERO in China for his dedication as a Doctor to the people of China yet is NOT taught in the schools of CANADA but is taught to all Chinese Children in China.

  • @obsessivefanboy
    @obsessivefanboy Před 2 lety +264

    This entire video is basically Vijay doing stand up and ranting lmao I love him

    • @kerrymcnamara2876
      @kerrymcnamara2876 Před 2 lety +16

      He resembled a younger Bill Murray with his humor

    • @freedumb_3.0
      @freedumb_3.0 Před 2 lety +9

      Most entertaining rant.

    • @DC-wg1cr
      @DC-wg1cr Před 2 lety +8

      The guy can't miss. He has two modes, great and daaaaaymmmmn!

    • @DC-wg1cr
      @DC-wg1cr Před 2 lety +4

      Lol I wonder if he had an extra mimosa or two before he got up here like damn 🔥🔥🔥

    • @justinbozeman9279
      @justinbozeman9279 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes just like Marx

  • @Iknowknow112
    @Iknowknow112 Před 2 lety +17

    Vijay has that rare combination of enthusiasm and detachment with Chomsky-like unbelievable grasp of the details that one can only get from being in the field.

  • @shlee3120
    @shlee3120 Před rokem +7

    No energy to take action at my age but l pray for you peacemakers all the time.🙏🙏🙏

  • @thetruthandnobs2
    @thetruthandnobs2 Před 2 lety +13

    Vijay is just brilliant. AND an Expert on all matters when it comes to China and India, and especially economic/history of those 2. He knows it all...and he tells it like it is. THE TRUTH....in all its glory. 🎯📸📢🀄✅

    • @bill4056
      @bill4056 Před 2 lety

      czcams.com/video/EkdJ50eUURo/video.html
      also this vlog talks about china.
      i also am listening to him

  • @josephwilnoirbarthelemy11

    GOD BLESS ALL CHINA

  • @stephenyang2844
    @stephenyang2844 Před 2 lety +9

    Mr. VIJAY PRASHAD enlightens and advocates for truth.

  • @sharadritu8833
    @sharadritu8833 Před rokem +5

    Dr A Prashad, thank you for your remarkable speech...agree the world should be a place to live in harmony

  • @jasa_m7990
    @jasa_m7990 Před 2 lety +10

    Amazing speech!

  • @absolutejewel
    @absolutejewel Před 2 lety +9

    World's humanity should listen to this speech... and take action FOR WORLD PEACE ✌

  • @prajnasamadhi60
    @prajnasamadhi60 Před 2 lety +13

    Great Talk.

  • @olliejohnson1733
    @olliejohnson1733 Před 2 lety +9

    Thank you, Vijay, for your wisdom and insight.

  • @Owen-hd3oq
    @Owen-hd3oq Před 2 lety +24

    Vijay is a beautiful beautiful man

  • @bad74640
    @bad74640 Před 2 lety +13

    Reminds me of Michael Parenti. I really enjoyed listening to Vijay!

  • @yliang1688
    @yliang1688 Před 2 lety +11

    He is a wise man. I love to hear his voice and useful ideas.

  • @kissonly5405
    @kissonly5405 Před 2 lety +16

    Scott Morrison is so keen & fighting hard to be US's bitch. Bravo!

  • @xelkim9666
    @xelkim9666 Před 2 lety +16

    I'm Chinese and this guy is a hero

  • @MightySteve001
    @MightySteve001 Před 2 lety +8

    Simply brilliant.

  • @lordoftheflam
    @lordoftheflam Před 2 lety +12

    From iran: one of those great speech and brave man who knows the system in the world and cure for this disease. So I Tipp my hat for him

  • @joylove8693
    @joylove8693 Před 2 lety +9

    it is so much fun to watch and listen to Vijay, at the same he voices the truth.

  • @wynetsang
    @wynetsang Před 2 lety +17

    AUKUS is the newest comedy by the Three Stooges.

  • @deborahkatrinawarner9719

    ❤ thank you Vijay Prashad for how you think and then communicate.🚗

  • @JenHope883
    @JenHope883 Před 2 lety +20

    Please be careful Dr Vijay, you may end up like Assange. Be watchful. I pray that God bless you and keep you safe.

  • @jacintochua6885
    @jacintochua6885 Před 2 lety +13

    Its an Anglo Saxon alliance. It's strictly a white man's organization. Johnson declared its an alliance of English speaking countries. That says it all.

  • @non-standardproletarian3356

    Comrade Vijay...always an aspiration! Thank you.

  • @jeremychase7416
    @jeremychase7416 Před 2 lety +18

    I don't fight fascists, because I think I'll win. I fight fascists, because they are fascists. -Chris Hedges

  • @fedinvestment
    @fedinvestment Před rokem +6

    Great talk

  • @Bhalforii
    @Bhalforii Před 2 lety +12

    This guy is great.

  • @beanhwak
    @beanhwak Před rokem +7

    My class of 17-18 year-olds 99% Chinese Malaysians, had always been some students are from the Chinese schools and some from the English schools. The English type tend to want to take credit for any project, to be the head of clubs and societies in school but for the name only, used the position to score points. When asked what did do as president of a club, they are caught unable to say much BECAUSE THERE WAS LACK OF CONTRIBUTION. The Chinese type, not holding any committee posts, just ordinary members , can feel shame if they do not participate or contribute to any activity organized. Hence I fully understand the term PUBLIC ACTION you are talking. The Chinese students give support for the benefit of the group, the English ones just wanted the name with a little effort as possible.

  • @raymondyang7948
    @raymondyang7948 Před rokem +6

    very value your true talk,had follow you all.

  • @Soliaipix
    @Soliaipix Před 2 lety +12

    Much respect to Vijay, “I want Socialism, not anti-capitalism.”

    • @roguegenesis7020
      @roguegenesis7020 Před 2 lety

      Well his socialism is just a technopticon at this point😎

  • @romithom
    @romithom Před 11 měsíci +5

    👍👍👍 real talk and truth expression

  • @Bisquick
    @Bisquick Před 2 lety +28

    So when is Vijay making that TikTok? Seriously though, appreciate the gallows humor throughout as it really is the only way to talk about how insane everything is.

  • @oliverstone9681
    @oliverstone9681 Před 2 lety +9

    I love this guy,he is so true.👍

  • @vichitvideo6041
    @vichitvideo6041 Před 2 lety +10

    Very knowledgeable and indept talk. What is also noteworthy is that Vijay was courageous enough to do this talk. More please.

  • @stephentang5983
    @stephentang5983 Před 2 lety +12

    Bravo, Vijay. Evil Empire was not a signatory of the Treaty of Rome so that it could commit atrocity against any country.

  • @avSamikkannu
    @avSamikkannu Před rokem +9

    I have never heard a man with such a comprehensive grasp of almost all that matters to you and me! A very great Marxist intellectual indeed!

  • @judyyee4163
    @judyyee4163 Před 2 lety +14

    Thank you so much, Vijay. Truely brillant analyse. Very interesting.

  • @alanzhang9064
    @alanzhang9064 Před 2 lety +8

    Expected this to be a lecture, turned out to be a stand-up that speaks truth.
    Legend.

  • @yttean98
    @yttean98 Před 2 lety +22

    Vijay is a worthy successor to Norm Chomsky, representing the Left-wing intellectual views points.

  • @rickzeng1882
    @rickzeng1882 Před 2 lety +8

    Man Vijay is on fire...bravo!

  • @DrZhivaVideos
    @DrZhivaVideos Před rokem +7

    Excellent lecture

  • @bill4056
    @bill4056 Před 2 lety +10

    vijay, thanks for your bravery to explain the truth in details. you are doing good. thats good.

  • @yuehchen7308
    @yuehchen7308 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Fantastic talk as always.!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍✌✌✌✌✌✌