Hyperimperialism: US-NATO’s Dangerous and Decadent New Stage, w/ Vijay Prashad
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What is this new era of “Hyperimperialism” for the US/NATO Empire? Where do Gaza, Ukraine, and the Cold War on China fit in? How is the decline of Global North hegemony shifting the geopolitical landscape? Are there new possibilities for emergent organizations of the Global South? How do we maintain hope as we watch an exterminationist campaign unfold in Gaza?
To discuss this and more, Rania Khalek was joined by author, historian and journalist Vijay Prashad, Executive Director of The Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, which recently published a dossier on “Hyperimperialism.”
Read the Tricontinental report:
Hyper-Imperialism: A Dangerous Decadent New Stage
thetricontinental.org/studies...
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NATO is one large mercenary army (force) working for the Imperialist Empire. This Empire, an offspring of the British Empire, prefers to colonise the World using International Finance Capital based out of the "City of London" but will not hesitate to use force and violence when necessary (WW1, WW2, Yugoslavia, Iraq, Syria, Ukraine etc..). There are "managers" that branch out like a spider's tentacles to maintain the Empires control like the BIS (Bank of International Settlements), Wall Street, MIC (military industrial complex), Westernised academic institutions, mainstream media, NGO's etc. The purpose of Imperialism is wealth extraction (land, resources, labor, human mind) from the World for the benefit a Racist Elite minority (they do nothing and live in a garden while the slaves do everything and live in the jungle). The Imperialists will "lie, cheat and steal" (as per Mike Pompeo ex US secretary of state and CIA director) to maintain their grip over humanity.
Calling that elite minority with its real name will get our forehead stamped with anti-semitic.
Branching into the Pacific now.
Another form of control is currencies, making certain countries impoverished through their low currencies. As an example it makes it impossible for them to have purchase power anywhere while the higher currencies have purchasing power anywhere in the world.
A more focused analysis would provide a better basis for practical resistance. Also, I don't think it owes as much to "the British Empire" as you seem to think. It has never had any national allegiance - it is the inevitable ourgrowth of Liberal economics and corporatism.
@@kubhlaikhan2015It absolutely in its modern iteration is out of the British empire which rebranded itself the commonwealth of nations (Lionel Curtis) and fully intended to bring America back into its fold. They consider themselves Atlanticists not European. They are a continuation of the Venetians out of the Netherlands having conquered England in the 1688 Glorious Revolution with William of Orange.
Stop the occupation of Palestinian lands
And this is why I love Vijay, he gives hope where there is none. Not by cheering us on but by sound intelligent thought. Thank you.
100% I agree
He does not acknowledge that the world was the safest it had been (with the only exception of the 100 years after the defeat of Nepolean) when America controlled who could wage war. Naturally, the peace and security of America was the purpose but the world benefited enormously.
@@dabrack9350are you actually serious?? And who has '" benifiited"? Certainly not the millions killed and maimed by US bombs!!
@@dabrack9350LOL, do you eat that Horseshyt with a side of Fries?
@@dabrack9350 oh STFU! Who benefited? Only Western imperialists...crushing everyone under your boot heels & perpetrating injustices and then saying that there is peace is ridiculous & insane white Western thinking.
Children account for 40% of Gaza, and they are starving. 1.4 million children are starving right now!
True. BUT ... why the rage NOW....? What's different...? Look up the children killed directly by war in Combodia Vietnam Somalia Ethiopia Niger Yemen Iraq The list is endless... Why the rage now??? WHO is making sure the rage boils NOW?
@@dannycbe949 The rage was already boiling and we are tired of it. Because of technology we are able to watch the ethnical cleansing of Palestinians in real time. We are able to connect and spread awareness through technology as well. For myself I can say that I am quite young and for all the other atrocities, I wasn’t old enough to understand and resist
Hamas bought this on their own people- they started the war - Have you forgotten what they did on 7th October
@@user-xp3jb6ve9w idf started mass displacement and massacre of indigenous Palestinians before hamas existed. You forget what israhell has been doing to Palestinians for decades, but only on that day you suddenly discover your “humanity” for less than 24 h., and only for a certain race
@@user-xp3jb6ve9w why do someone with only one year old memories (basically, toddler) allowed to be on phone?
"Conform or die." -Colonizers (IMF countries)
Don't forget WorldBank & Breton Woods, as well
"Conform or die" - G7 (only colonial and imperialist powers allowed)
@@dejumaboutique1305 The World Bank offices are literally across the road from the IMF offices, and a 3 minute bike ride from the White House.
@@dejumaboutique1305 Also don't forget about the World Economic Forum (WEF)
*LBC* (London Banking Cartel)
The term 'Global South' together with Russia and China should properly be called 'Global Majority'
Bye bye, empire.📉
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I doubt in this lifetime we will survive this evil lot. They just survive by hiring a few henchmen in every organisation or Christian organisation to keep this vile movement going. They are like shadows hiding so that we are led by the noose. Children are becoming dumb as they are brainwashed by these bullies
Your video titles are so desperate: 😂😂😂 (Nato never annex any country, but Russia did ) in reality: (Russia lost 300 000 troops vs NATO: 0 troops lost) Sweden+Finland joined NATO vs Moldova and Armenia left RUSSIA sphere of influence Over 40% of Russian Black Sea fleet already sunk + 15% refineries are damaged 😁😁👍 Putin can't even protect Moscow from ISIS - despite warnings from the USA - what a loser
@@jacekboczarski6698 moscow attack want isis, it was ukraine
@@jacekboczarski6698 nice joke, but with all these problems you described russia must've been defeated long ago, but still standing against all nato countries, which honestly makes them big losers😂
9:18 "...And it's decadent because they don't have a project for the planet. They're just trying to hold onto their power." Isn't the project unchecked power over the entire planet, including all of its people and resources?
Not all of its people only all of its resources .
It is impossible to rule all the world with that mindset
Aimless and insecure
I apologize for the comparison, but even Hitler had a purpose for his people. The goal of these psychopaths is to profit only by themselves. Even the peoples and all strata of the population and classes in their countries suffer from their behavior..
I’ve been thinking this for years now… glad to see someone like Prishad espouse and expound on it far beyond my expertise and perception…
We remain committed to our cause and recognize the significance of establishing a Palestine state. It is crucial to understand that without this state, the Neo-Nazis will face formidable challenges. It is time before the Muslim community unites, displaying their strength and resilience. Their unity will undoubtedly pose a significant threat to those who oppose them. Patience can only be stretched so far, and the limits are approaching. From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.🇵🇸✌️🏼🇵🇸✌️🏼🇵🇸✌️🏼
On rabies, not steroids
Lol
This summarizes my feelings precisely.
Also the era of training terrorists like ISIS to fight on their behalf or carry out terrorist attacks in countries whose regimes they want to change or weaken
Western empire trickily use them as frenemies- alternately attack or support them as preferred. This deceives many, especially in West. But, in the end, they are West’s useful idiots.
This is vintage analysis. Very deep, wide and frank.
Vijay and Rania, I love you both. Keep up the fight, keep speaking out. 🇮🇪🇵🇸🇳🇿❤
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I'm so grateful for Vijay and his clear analysis of Empire!
Thank you Mr. Vijay Prasad for your indepth analysis about how the hiperimperialism works, and giving hopes of a new era when USA,NATO imperialist power game defeated.
Defeated how?
@salamanders6969 Amerika is disintegrating. You must live in an alternate reality.
Never thought about imperialism still being alive and well
Imperialism is the reason why global Northern countries are "rich"
Yeah and people in the West are conditioned to blame their choice of usual suspect without proof/evidence. It is like the West is regressing. " China being blamed for Baltimore bridge disaster "
Same actually… this was very informative
Vijay is always brilliant with his explanations
Thanks Vijay, listening to you make me feel more hopeful and makes my heart burn more passionately red when I start feeling that humanity and empathy is losing against greed and war. We should never give up the struggle for a better world
Mr. Vijay Prashad that was one brilliant analysis! You are quite literally a walking encyclopedia. Glad you are a proponent of justice and morality. You would been one hell of a thorn in the hide of morality and virtue had you thrown your weight behind evil aka the Global North! You ability to insert contemporary figures into real life happenings and make perfect sense of the resulting trajectory and consequences is beyond brilliance. You are truly gifted sir and I wish you well to continue this invaluable service to humanity! Wow! 😊👍🏼🇵🇸💚. Ps. Rania is also amazingly gifted in the fine act of bringing out the best in the people she interviews.😊
More photos please, combined with verbal narrative and displaying photos of the USA forces in the Mediterranian Sea, would amplify the USA's complicit in Israel's Bombing of Gaza. Photos can raise people's perception of the verbal narrative.
Everyone with a soul has seen all the photos already and don't need convincing to have empathy
Rather see these two❤
@@carahiggs7157 True, won't you agree it can only help....
I just donated to NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council) Thanks for mentioning them and thank you for your insights too.
Same here bc I feel horrible for the UN AND what ISRael has done to them!
Hope is not the conviction that something will turn out well," "but the certainty that something is worth doing no matter how it turns out." Vacaville Havel
In the face of true evil, which is stronger than you, disgust, anger, hope and the will to resist as much as possible must be born. Only non-resistance to evil provides food for this evil. The words of a pastor who lived in Germany during World War II: "When the Nazis came for the Communists, I was silent, I'm not a communist. Then they came for the Social Democrats, I was silent, I'm not a Social Democrat. Then they came for the trade unionists, I was silent, I'm not a trade union member. Then they came for the Jews, I was silent, I'm not a Jew. And then they came for me, and there was no one left to protest."
Survival of the fittest violent colonizer.
Good thing all of the colonizers countries are on their way out 🎉
France be strugglin.
*China.
This west is not the fittest. It is the violent misfit. China is the fittest. Those who serve Global economy.
VJ IS THE BEST!!💥💪🙌 AUSTRALIA!🤍💙❤️👊💥
It's been dark.It seems to be even darker
It is very likely to be very well lit in the northern hemisphere soon if America get the nuclear war they are creaming for
Thank you for speaking out, give voice to those who don't have a voice! 😊❤
✊✊🏽✊🏿📗🌍💚🇵🇸☝️ Thank you, from Jerusalem AlQuds
keep fighting brother
amen
Stay strong my Friend
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Drunk with Power
And obsessed with death
Drunk on Power
Excellent analysis by Vijad Prashad, with good input from Rania Khalek. Another word that also describes the times we are in are escalating times, the plans of the elites are put into practice, and the struggle for resources increases, but also real shifts in the geopolitical landscape with a crumbling empire and large parts of the world heading towards a multipolar world . I, and certainly many with me in the west, have long said to ourselves, these leaders have no visions, most of their talking are trivial "fights" which are just shows, while we get to read about the next decision they have made which is not always in the interest of the people, but rather economic liberalism adapted to foreign big capital. So it's not just in the mentioned countries that decadence takes hold, it also happens, for example, here in Norway. But since Norway was mentioned, I can tell you that our national oil fund withdrew 440,390,000 USD from Israel, while politicians are working to divest more, and it is easier in a country where Norway's largest newspaper asked its readers whether Israel should be denied participation in Eurovision Song Contest and 90% answered yes. I think there is much of the same atmosphere throughout the west as well. (This last part was my "pep talk" Rania, ha ha)
Rania, please get beloved Vijay on more often. He is a breath of fresh air die to his incise and clearness and deep knowledge and a pleasant eloquence.
Salute to Sir Vijay Prasad from whom we are not tired of watching and listening to his very interesting analysis of truth and facts. Thanks also to this BT Channel of Madam Rania Khalik where we get the most relevant information especially thru her very important guest as Sir Prasad. May God Almighty protect and bless them both and their loved ones. ❤❤❤😊😊😊
'Haunt an Israeli/Jew where-every they are around the World'.What a statement!!
This man, Vijay Prashad is an absolute treasure. So knowledgeable, articulate, compassionate and all around just great human being.
Let decency human rights rule the world stop decimating human lives
"People say we're not fighting for oil. Of course we are. They talk about America's national interest. What the hell do you think they're talking about? We're not there for figs." ~Chuck Hagel, United States Senator, and served as the 24th U.S. Secretary of Defense
Rania your necklace is suitably subtle and makes a powerful statement.
Yes...she is Goddess! Freedom for Palestine ❤
Keep the good work up 🆙
Excellent commentary!
Thanks for the truth
I love this lady's show. I have woken up to realize these types of outlets are the only way to get to the truth. Thank you
WOW ! Bijoy is excellent ! Very clear thoughts and analysis ! Congratulations. 🌺✍️💚🙏-bmd
When Vijay speaks, I listen....
Wow! I really really appreciate Vijay Prashad's clear analysis.
Thank you, Vijay!!!! I'm so grateful for your talk here! I feel empowered and comforted that there is still hope!
It's good to see emotions in a reporter ❤❤, very good interview 👏👏👏🙏thank you.
100% agree! Mr Prashad is talking out of my heart! Yeslam dayyatik ya Rania for organising this interview!
VIJAY can I call you Uncle Pls 🙏🏽😁 You’re such an inspiration ! I have watched you on this show so many times and it just keeps getting better seeing you around here. Please keep SPEAKING UP for the “VOICELESS” the suffering, etc; and always please keep visiting us here on the channel. Thank you bless you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Vijay Prashad all the respect and love to you Sir for telling the truth
This was a good interview
Always a true pleasure to listen to Mr. Vijay Prashad
I wish I was even 1/4 as hopeful as Vijay Prasad❤ Hopefully he’s correct about Palestine
That is right
I think the houthis are showing the rest of the world how not to be afraid of bullies.
🇾🇪💪🚀💥 > ✡️👿✡️
Genius duo...always love to listen them
Vijay is very informative and knowledgeable. He is good analyzer about regional and international political issues.
The way Rania screwed up her face when Vijay said: I've visited people who used to be Marxists who became quote unquote liberals..." [About 40:41] was priceless! Yet another wonderful interview with Mr. Prashad. My biggest worry is that, when faced with their final demise, the North Atlantic states will try their utmost to drag as much of humanity down with them. After all, the US still has something like 5,500 nuclear warheads....
God Bless Vijay! Thank you for hosting him, his intelligence and articulation of the issues is inspiring! Free Palestine and may the Neocon imperialism establishment days be numbered.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *🤖 Ruling class losing its vision and direction* - Ruling classes in the global North have lost their vision and direction, with no clear narrative or destiny for their people. - Leaders like Biden, Trump, Sunak, Starmer, and Macron lack a coherent vision and project for their countries and the world. 00:41 *🌍 The rise of hyper-imperialism* - The world is in a dangerous phase of hyper-imperialism, where imperialism has entered a new, more aggressive and destructive stage. - Hyper-imperialism is characterized by the inability of the global North to confront the rise of other powers economically, leading to increased reliance on military power, coups, and sanctions. - This new era of hyper-imperialism is decadent because the global North lacks a coherent project for the planet and is only trying to maintain its power. 01:21 *🌍 Contextualizing hyper-imperialism* - The concepts of hyper-imperialism, the situation in Gaza, NATO's role, and the Cold War with China are all interconnected and need to be understood in relation to each other. - The decline of global North hegemony is shifting the geopolitical landscape, creating new possibilities for the global South. - Maintaining hope in the face of an "extermination campaign" in Gaza is a challenge. 09:54 *🌍 Interconnecting global issues - Gaza, NATO, Ukraine, and the Cold War with China* - The concepts of Gaza, NATO's role, the situation in Ukraine, and the Cold War with China are all interconnected and need to be understood together. - These seemingly disparate global issues are part of the same broader story of the shifting geopolitical landscape and the decline of Western hegemony. - Maintaining hope in the face of the "extermination campaign" in Gaza is a key challenge. 18:13 *🌆 The Concept of Decadence in Leadership* - The term "decadent" used in the report's subtitle refers to the lack of vision and purpose in the leadership of the advanced capitalist states. - After major revolutions like the French Revolution and the Russian Revolution, the ruling classes had clear projects and visions for the future. - However, the current leadership in countries like the US, Germany, UK, and France no longer have such compelling narratives or a sense of destiny for their people. - This leads to a state of "decadence" where the ruling class is concerned only with maintaining power, rather than pursuing meaningful change or progress. - Without a clear project or vision, the ruling class resorts to repression and silencing of dissent, as seen in the response to discussions about the situation in Gaza. 22:08 *💔 Demoralization and Helplessness in the Face of Injustice* - A new generation of people in the advanced capitalist states are feeling demoralized and helpless in the face of their governments' indifference to the suffering in Gaza. - The ruling elites in these countries have no coherent rationale for their support of Israel's actions, and they resort to repression and smearing of critics rather than engaging in meaningful dialogue. - This creates a sense of futility and hopelessness among those who care about the situation in Gaza and want to see their governments take meaningful action. 25:35 *🔍 The Enduring Struggle of the Palestinian People* - The Palestinian people have faced tremendous suffering and displacement for decades, starting from the Nakba in 1948 and the ongoing occupation and oppression. - Despite the immense hardship, the Palestinians have maintained their resilience and continued to rebuild their lives and communities in places like Gaza. - The destruction of Palestinian infrastructure and homes by Israel is a constant cycle, but the Palestinians continue to fight for their rights and dignity. - The global North's failure to hold Israel accountable and end the occupation is a testament to the decadence of their leadership, which prioritizes power over justice. 28:52 *🌞 Israel's Failed Military Strategies in Gaza* - Israel's military operations in Gaza have not achieved their desired objectives. - Israel has failed to decisively defeat the Palestinian resistance forces like Hamas and Islamic Jihad. - Despite Israel's systematic destruction of Gaza's infrastructure, the Palestinians have continued to fight back and resist the occupation. 30:45 *💪 Resilience of the Palestinian Resistance* - The Palestinian resistance forces in Gaza have shown remarkable resilience and the ability to regroup and continue attacking Israeli forces. - Israel's efforts to fully occupy and control Gaza have been thwarted by the determined resistance of the Palestinians. - The Palestinians' refusal to submit or evacuate Gaza, even in the face of intense bombing, has been a source of inspiration. 32:08 *🌍 The Delegitimization of Israel on the Global Stage* - The more people Israel kills in Gaza and the longer the conflict continues, the more delegitimized Israel becomes in the eyes of the global population. - Israeli officials will face increased scrutiny and potential legal consequences for their actions, as the principle of universal jurisdiction is applied. - The protest movements around the world, especially the younger generation, will continue to disrupt and confront Israeli officials, denying them peace. 33:30 *🔥 The Radicalizing Impact of the Conflict* - The conflict has had a significant radicalizing impact, especially on the younger generation, who are coming out in large numbers to protest and disrupt. - This protest movement has an immense power to challenge the ruling class and their support for Israel's actions. - The end of the conflict will not bring peace for Israeli officials, as the protesters will continue to haunt and disrupt them wherever they go. 37:55 *🎖️ The Role of NGOs in Conflict Zones* - The Norwegian Refugee Council has been active in providing assistance in Gaza, filling the gaps left by the UN. - However, there is a broader "bankruptcy" of NGOs that try to remain non-political, as war and inhumanity are inherently political issues. - Non-governmental organizations should have an opinion on inhumanity and not remain silent. 39:04 *🌍 The Changing Confidence of the Global South* - The countries of the Global South are now finding their voice and confidence to challenge the global North. - For a long time, these countries lacked the confidence to speak out against imperialism and the global North, fearing sanctions and economic consequences. - However, the situation has changed, as countries now have more options for financing and economic partnerships, reducing their dependence on the West. 41:53 *🚀 The Increased Maneuverability of Global South Countries* - Countries like Namibia are now able to seek financing and investment from alternative sources, reducing their reliance on the International Monetary Fund and Western institutions. - This increased "space of maneuver" allows governments in the Global South to be more forthright in their criticism of the West and imperialism. - However, the US still tries to impose sanctions and discipline these countries, but they now have more options and are less susceptible to such measures. 43:13 *🇨🇳 The Cautious Approach of China* - While the Chinese have strongly condemned the occupation and war, they have been cautious in providing direct assistance to conflict zones like Gaza. - This is due to the US military presence in the Eastern Mediterranean, effectively cordoning off the region and preventing Chinese ships from providing aid. - The Chinese, despite their power, do not yet have the confidence to directly confront the US in these situations. 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ALL corrupt criminals in suits!
Very good discussion
Thank you for telling it like it is.
Western corporate media would never invite Vijay! They fear his intelligence
Nonsense, If they are intelligent why they preferred to live in the west ? Left is not intelligent but cunning.
THE GREAT GAZA OIL AND GAS THEFT Oct. 12, 2023 In June 2023, Israel quietly approved the development of Gaza Marine, after leaving field undeveloped for over 20 years. Gaza Marine is estimated to hold over 1 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, much more than is needed to power the Palestinian territories and some of which could potentially be exported.
Wow, Rania! Great interview!! Excellent guest. I’ve heard his name a few times but this is the first time I’ve heard him speak. 🙏
Very good discussion, yes,yes,yes.
Amazing channel!!! And amazing interview 🙏
what an excellent presentation of geopolitics. well done.
Rania,another good word to describe the word project, that Vijay is using,is the word VISION.Where there is no vision ,the people perish.Gods strength on you Rania and Vijay.God protect the Palestinian people.Your scorn,makes you irresistible,and if possible,even more beautiful,Rania.
More than 900 bases around the world build as a hegemonie, but when the ground pillars are shake and will break, the whole construction will go down
Uselessness of UN
Thank you, Rania a d Vijay. Your insight and honesty are unmatched.
I needed that pep talk as well!! 🤘👏🥹
A brilliant woman interviewing a brilliant man! Thank you!
Спасибо за объективный взгляд на политику. Но. Как всегда есть но. Если нет системы сдержек и противовесов, получаем то что имеем сейчас. Полная гегемония одной страны-системы приводит и самого гегемона и окружающий мир к упадку. Хорошо что кто то умный это понял и занялся развитием Китая. Гегемония одного Китая приведет к таким же результатам. Монополия на власть развращает элиту как кислота.😢
I put what you said in google translate. "The monopoly on power corrupts the elite like acid." You are so right. Glad to connect with another across the world, whoever you are.
we've been watching it since Desert Storm
Well said!
People, like Khadafi, who did well by his people, was pillaged
Great in-depth analysis by Rania & Vijay here. FREE PALESTINE! BDS!
Rania your opening comments really worried me but thank you Vijay for giving us hope.
PALESTINIAN OIL AND GAS WEALTH UNDER ISRAEL'S CONTROL Oct. 21, 2017 Different geologists and economists confirm that Palestine lies above vast reservoirs of oil and gas wealth, although this collides with the fact that the Palestinians are facing a "major stumbling block" preventing them from exploiting such riches, which is the Israeli occupation that has been controlling all natural resources and their development since 1967.
"Free Palestine from the river to the sea" is the cry of the overwhelming majority of people in the world!!! 😅😅😅
Very interesting!
Thanks Rania! Vijay is #1 in the world!
Rania i remember when you was a more chunky woman.....oh i wish for thoses days again. PS: i feel your pain my ❤hurts as well 4🇵🇸🇬🇧
The global South is easy to define. It's basically everyone who has been wronged by the collective west, including Japan.
Great info with depth, truth and intelligence. Beautiful journalist too! thank you!
The weak will overcome the strong. Women have shown enormous courage. Jemen - simply awesome! Where are the men!? Just a few. God Bless! GODSPEED!
How much of this spending is profit and how much is actual power?
Thank you Vijay for explaining why China is not sending aid. I am Chinese and was very impatient with the Chinese not doing anything.
"Whoever chooses between war and shame gets both war and shame" - Churchill 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
interesting conversation.
Chain reaction: US subordination of Europe....Europe subordinating Africa. West's collective subordination of Middle East. Remains Russia n China.....Both are on the firing line of this combined force......no end here.
I love you all
Freedom is precious. Anything precious has to be won by fighting for it. Nothing is free. The knowledge about the mechanics of enslavement is the first step towards the project to overcome it
Discussion on the dot. Thanks
Is the American unconditional support of Israel and its focus on 'normalising' relationships between Israel and Arab countries, not also, part of their project to isolate and decrease the dependence of the world on American foes; Russia and China?
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And look at their representatives : uninspiring , silly , cowards , petulant and cruel . Like children in the schoolyaard round major bully .
32:50 YES YES YES - he is absolutely correct !! ✅💯✅
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