2022 09 27 The Americans Declared War On Europe

The Roundtable — Gonzalo Lira
27 Sept 202213:17

Summary

TLDRThe video discusses the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines, highlighting the geopolitical implications of the attack. The speaker argues that the United States is responsible for the sabotage, aiming to prevent future gas agreements between Europe and Russia. This act, according to the speaker, is intended to weaken Europe's economy and maintain control over its allies. The video draws parallels to historical events and emphasizes that this could be seen as a U.S. declaration of war against Europe, with severe consequences for European energy and economy.

Takeaways

  • 🌍 The Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines, which transport gas from Russia to Europe, were sabotaged, and this has significantly affected gas supply options for Europe.
  • 🚫 Due to the damage, it will take months or even years to repair the pipelines, making it impossible for Russia to send gas to Germany even if relations improve.
  • 💥 The sabotage involved underwater explosions, which caused significant damage to both pipelines.
  • 🔍 The speaker identifies several suspects for the sabotage, including Russia, Germany, Ukraine, and the United States, but dismisses most except for the U.S.
  • 🇷🇺 The speaker argues that Russia has no motivation to sabotage its own pipelines as they could simply turn off the gas supply through existing infrastructure.
  • 🇺🇦 Ukraine is mentioned as a potential suspect, but it is stated that they lack the capability (submarines) to carry out the underwater sabotage.
  • 🇺🇸 The speaker strongly believes that the U.S. had both the means (submarines) and motivation to sabotage the pipelines to prevent Europe from negotiating with Russia.
  • 🔥 The sabotage is seen as a deliberate act to weaken Europe by ensuring that it cannot rely on Russian gas, which could severely impact the European economy, especially during winter.
  • ⚠️ The incident is framed as a declaration of economic warfare by the U.S. against Europe, aimed at ensuring Europe’s dependency on U.S. support and resources.
  • 🤔 The speaker suggests that the broader goal of the U.S. might be to destabilize its allies, even at the cost of their suffering, as the global influence of the U.S. declines.

Q & A

  • What is Nord Stream 2, and why is it significant?

    -Nord Stream 2 is a pipeline that was designed to transport natural gas from Russia to Germany through the Baltic Sea. Its significance lies in its role as a major energy supply route for Europe, particularly Germany, and its importance in the geopolitical energy dynamics between Russia and Europe.

  • What happened to Nord Stream 1 and 2 according to the transcript?

    -According to the transcript, both Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines were sabotaged, rendering them unusable. The sabotage caused seawater to enter the pipelines, leading to extensive damage that will take months or possibly years to repair.

  • Why does the speaker believe the Russians had no motivation to sabotage the pipelines?

    -The speaker argues that the Russians had no motivation to sabotage the pipelines because they could simply stop the gas flow by turning off the valves. Since they already controlled the gas supply, there was no need for them to destroy their own infrastructure.

  • What is the speaker's reasoning for suspecting that the Americans were behind the sabotage?

    -The speaker believes the Americans sabotaged the pipelines because they had both the means (submarines capable of carrying out such an operation) and the motivation. The sabotage would prevent Europe, particularly Germany, from receiving Russian gas, making it impossible for them to negotiate with Russia in the future.

  • Why does the speaker compare this situation to the story of Cortez burning his ships?

    -The speaker compares the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines to Cortez burning his ships to motivate his men. In this case, the speaker suggests that the Americans sabotaged the pipelines to ensure that Europe has no option but to sever ties with Russia permanently, thereby removing any possibility of future negotiations.

  • What does the speaker believe will be the consequences for Europe, particularly in the coming winter?

    -The speaker believes that the sabotage will lead to a severe energy crisis in Europe, resulting in no gas for heating, electricity, or fertilizer production. This could lead to food shortages and economic hardship, especially during the winter.

  • Why does the speaker describe the sabotage as an 'American Declaration of War against Europe'?

    -The speaker views the sabotage as a deliberate attempt by the United States to destroy the European economy. According to the speaker, the U.S. acted out of fear that Europe, especially Germany, might negotiate with Russia and restore gas supplies, thus undermining American interests.

  • What does the speaker suggest about Germany's political leadership in relation to the sabotage?

    -The speaker suggests that Germany's political leadership is aligned with the U.S. agenda of cutting ties with Russia and not relying on Russian gas. The speaker doubts that the Germans would sabotage the pipeline themselves since they are politically committed to this stance.

  • What is the speaker's view on the future of U.S.-Europe relations following the sabotage?

    -The speaker believes that the sabotage will damage U.S.-Europe relations, as Europeans will eventually realize that the U.S. was behind the attack. This could lead to growing anti-American sentiment in Europe, especially as the economic consequences of the sabotage unfold.

  • How does the speaker view the broader geopolitical implications of the sabotage?

    -The speaker views the sabotage as part of a broader decline of the 'global American Empire.' The speaker argues that the U.S. is lashing out in all directions, even at its own allies, as it tries to maintain global dominance while its power diminishes. The sabotage is seen as a desperate move to prevent Europe from aligning with Russia.

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