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Video Description:
Russia was provoked - I was in the room when they said NATO would not be expanded says Chris Hedges. A compelling tour d’horizon on Iran, Gaza, Israel, Syria from the Pulitzer prize winning journalist.
#MOATS 425 #NATO #Russia #Ukraine #Gaza #ChrisHedges
Generated Summary:
Main Topic: The interview discusses various geopolitical issues, focusing on the war in Ukraine, the potential for war with Iran, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the legacy of the Epstein case. A central theme is the role of the US and its foreign policy decisions in shaping these conflicts, particularly the actions and motivations of the Trump administration.
Key Points:
- Ukraine War: The interview argues that Russia was provoked into the war in Ukraine by NATO expansion, violating promises made to the Soviet Union. The expansion is viewed as a hubristic move driven by American ambition and lucrative arms sales. The war is characterized as a proxy war aimed at degrading the Russian military, with devastating consequences for Ukraine. The interview also discusses differing perspectives on ending the war, with Trump’s proposed peace plan remaining unclear and potentially lacking concrete details.
- Iran: The presence of B-52 bombers in the Middle East is discussed, raising concerns about a potential attack on Iran. The interview suggests that Israel is pushing for American involvement to avoid direct losses in a potential conflict, highlighting the complexities and potential catastrophic consequences of such a war.
- Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: The interview criticizes Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank, describing them as increasingly genocidal. It emphasizes Israel’s expansionist goals and the role of US arms supplies in enabling these actions. The interview also discusses Israel’s actions in Syria, highlighting its expansionist ambitions and the destruction of Lebanon as a failed state.
- Epstein Case: The interview touches upon the upcoming release of documents related to the Epstein case and the assassinations of JFK and Robert F. Kennedy. It expresses skepticism about the full truth ever being revealed, particularly concerning the potential compromising tapes held by the FBI.
Highlights:
- Chris Hedges’s firsthand account of promises made regarding NATO expansion and their subsequent violation.
- The analysis of the Ukraine war as a proxy war with devastating consequences.
- The discussion of the potential for a catastrophic war with Iran.
- The strong criticism of Israel’s actions in the Middle East.
- The speculation surrounding the Epstein case and the potential for a cover-up.
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Yes, we know George Galloway’s position: it’s Ukraine’s fault and Ukraine should surrender to Putin.
Is Galloway going MAGA? As I don’t particularly care, I don’t feel like watching the video.
Is Galloway going MAGA? As I don’t particularly care, I don’t feel like watching the video.
I was going to say to rewatch video, since it seems you did not listen to anything they said.
It makes sense now, you did not watch the video and you have already made up your mind on what others views are before listening to them.
All is well, peace.
I’ve listened to Galloway before.
I mostly agree with him on Palestine, and he was great about Iraq, though—like Roger Waters—he ignores that Jews who migrated to Palestine and lived there between, say, 1935 to 1945, tended to do better than those who stayed in Europe.
The Russian invasion is inexcusable.
Слава Україні.
The genocide in Palestine was caused by my countries oligarchs and corporation, which control and fund our duopoly, the same reason the Ukraine war started.
American imperalism has been going on for many decades, more than 30 years.
The Russian invasion is inexcusable.
I agree, but let us not forget the history of why it was provoked by the United States and NATO expansion towards Russia and their border.
The next war being pushed is with Iran and China.
The statement on NATO expansion is a russian propaganda. Russia starts wars because it’s evil. See video covering this topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egu_w9F2NOY
I do not know about Johnny Harris and his video or Savage Sage.
A quick view and read of Savage Sage’s video, and it seems to me that he seems to be pushing the same propaganda of the status quo of more endless forever wars (for profit).
FYI: Everything is labeled Russian propaganda if it goes against the status quo of supporting more endless forever wars, the same way as being anti-genocide and anti-Zionist gets you labeled an anti-Semite, which makes them lose all their standing and meaning when they get thrown at everyone with dissidence to the status quo; these wars are only good for making profit for the oligarchs and the corporations, which fund and sway the politicians (duopoly) of the United States.
I will have to make time to watch both Johnny’s and Savage’s videos.
You can also make time to watch this speech by Jeffrey Sachs:
https://lemmy.world/post/26223417
Sabby Sabs also has a video about the Jeffrey Sachs EU speech, with her commentary:
https://lemmy.world/post/26150616
Why Johnny Harris’s video about ‘Nato Expansion’ got backlash [56:28 | DEC 21 2024 | Savage Sage]
Video Description:
Johnny Harris’s video “Why People Blame America for the War in Ukraine” sparked widespread backlash, leaving many viewers, including myself, with a bitter aftertaste. This wasn’t the usual discomfort from confronting hard truths, but the sting of misinterpretation—a reminder of how even seasoned journalists can misunderstand Russia and its imperialist mindset.
In this video I provide constructive criticism on why Johnny’s video faced such strong reactions and delve into the deeper misconceptions behind it. We’ll explore how framing like this inadvertently amplifies Kremlin propaganda and why discussions like these must be approached carefully, especially while Ukraine continues to fight for its survival.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Intro
- 03:02 Who is Sakwa?
- 05:16 Russia treated as loser?
- 07:10 ‘NATO Expansion’
- 11:11 1990th Input Variables
- 14:16 FIVE Obvious signs we all missed
- 25:45 Undermining Ukraine
- 29:20 Lying - Core Value
- 33:46 Who are ‘Russians’?
- 37:24 Help w experiment
- 41:19 ‘Prison of Nations’
- 46:08 We were deceived
- 51:04 Pitching video idea
- 52:02 Reflecting on ‘evil USA’
- 55:15 Thank you!
**Generated Summary of your video: ** This YouTube video critiques Johnny Harris’s video “Why People Blame America for the War in Ukraine,” arguing that it misrepresents Russia’s actions and inadvertently amplifies Kremlin propaganda. The main points are:
- Misrepresentation of Russia: The video claims Harris misunderstands Russia’s imperialist nature and its historical context, portraying it as a victim rather than an aggressor. The critique highlights the use of pro-Kremlin sources like Richard Sakwa, whose pro-Russian bias is discussed.
- The “NATO Expansion” Narrative: The video argues that the phrase “NATO expansion” is misleading and a tool used by Moscow to justify its aggression. It suggests alternative phrasing like “countries joining NATO” or “NATO membership count increasing.” The video emphasizes that NATO’s purpose is to protect weaker nations, not dominate them.
- Ignoring Historical Context: The video details numerous instances of Russian aggression and human rights abuses, dating back to the 1990s and earlier, arguing that these actions predate NATO expansion and demonstrate a consistent pattern of imperialism. Examples include the wars in Chechnya and Georgia, the annexation of Crimea, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- Five Missed Signs of Russian Imperialism: The video lists five key indicators of Russia’s imperial ambitions that were overlooked before the current conflict in Ukraine, including pro-Russian rhetoric from comedians and politicians, military interventions disguised as humanitarian efforts, and the suppression of ethnic minorities.
- The Nature of Russia: The video characterizes Russia as an empire with a long history of oppression, expansionism, and disregard for international agreements. It argues that Russia’s actions are not based on misunderstandings or miscalculations but rather a consistent pursuit of imperial goals. The video draws parallels to cults and totalitarian regimes.
- Call to Action: The video concludes with a call for increased awareness of Russia’s true nature and a plea for Western nations to take a stronger stance against its aggression. It also suggests a collaborative video project with Johnny Harris to explore these issues further.
Highlights:
- The video uses strong emotional appeals, personal anecdotes, and historical evidence to support its arguments.
- It directly addresses Johnny Harris, offering constructive criticism and proposing a future collaboration.
- It provides numerous examples of Russian aggression and human rights abuses, illustrating a consistent pattern of behavior.
- It challenges viewers to critically examine their own understanding of Russia and its role in the current conflict.
