The Russia That Might Have Been

I'm not sure I agree. No, I can't dispute the history presented in this video. It's all factual. However, I can't agree without reservation the conclusions. What Bill Whittle overlooks is the character of the Russian peoples. They are a suspicious people. Let me offer an example. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the world was being mapped. The mapmakers were explorers who kept accurate records and drawings of the places they explored. Their tools included the surveyors transit, a small telescope mounted atop a tall tripod. One Russian guard witnessing a mapmaker at work didn't recognize this equipment, and shot and killed the mapmaker out of fear that he was up to no good. I don't know about you, but if I see someone doing something I don't recognize, I might be curious. I might ask about it (given the chance). I sure as hell wouldn't murder the person, would you? There are countless other examples I could cite, but I'd rather simply shut up and allow you to watch the video and draw your own conclusions. Just keep in mind that no other people in the world accepted the Republican form of government described in our Constitution. Not even Winston Churchill wanted any parts of it. He preferred having the power to strip people of their rights when necessary, and he did when he felt the need.