He Was Framed and Arrested in Russia (ft.

[@vastsleep7152]

Been watching Sabbatical for maybe over a year now and only recently started watching Small Brained American's videos as well. Cool to see both of you together in some videos as well as talking together on this podcast

[@Silligk]

WAIT, two of my fav travel vloggers linking up, hell yeah.

[@theATkid]

Need it or keep it?

[@dronako]

So hype when I saw the thumbnail

[@dub2094]

How I felt seeing the title on my feed ;)

[@dertythegrower]

the title was shortened and i knew it was tommy man.. awesome collab

[@john757]

And to think, Bald delivered them room service too!

[@ReitetsuRe2]

Imagine this - an youtuber from Iran walking in close proximity of Mexico border with cameras but NO documents in hand. Immediatly an old gag come to mind about hunters from south park.

[@OmaGhodd-j1w]

youtuber? from Iran? isnt youtube banned in Iran?

[@Creative-os3hx]

The taxi driver set you up!

[@Francisdu53]

Plot twist: Tommy is an actual American spy

[@WANDERER0070]

I knew it ever since he dis China back then 😂

[@ayoubzahiri1918]

he is a propaganda agent, he did show no proof that any of this happened beside him talking about it, so why would i believe that?

[@scottlaux6934]

You wants the youtube algorithm, so he parrots CIA talking points.

[@brookwatt8302]

And on meth 😮

[@steelisreal4313]

And Bald is MI6

[@erichschinzel6486]

You were very lucky Tommy... I spend 6 weeks in jail in Moscow for not having my name on the airline passenger list. Obviously it was the Russian airline who made a stuff up...

[@rossbache]

Wait, what!? You guys know eachother? I just started watching both of your channels and love your honest takes about the places you visit.

[@vastsleep7152]

they've been traveling together for a few videos now. I believe they started traveling together once Sabbatical got to Kyrgyzstan. Then they traveled to the Chinese border crossing, until eventually getting to Kashgar in China together, which is where I believe Sabbatical's most recent video left off

[@Petrarka17]

Незнание законов не освобождает от ответственности. Еще и вся гнилая натура вылезла наружу: начал оскорблять американцев, живущих в России.

[@itsme8201]

The law that you are referring to is far from obscure. I can’t imagine you sitting down and filming an interview about your experience in say Finland yet they have a similar law mandating permits for entry to the border zone with Russia. It is common sense to always carry your passport when traveling abroad, especially near international borders!

[@OmaGhodd-j1w]

u see how he censored himself after Sabbatical talked about China xD mofo is smart yo

[@cityguyusa]

Maybe Edward Snowden could have helped.

[@stianh6164]

Not only Putins war.

[@majesticuncasual186]

biden trump, pootain, kamu, etc they all serve nefarious global machine designed to eliminate as many Christmas enjoyers on both sides while we argue over blue team red team. wars, inflation, open societies.

[@desargues_]

Uhhhhh no, it kinda is. Our government sucks, there has been plenty of protests since early 2000s, now they are just not allowed at all. The amount of people against the war who left the country is unprecedented, it hasn't happened to any other country in modern history

[@zander1971shorty]

I know this isn’t Tommy’s channel, but a shout out to him. I traveled the world pre vlog between 1971 and 2003. I too had a bizarre desire to test my limits culminating in being taken hostage for ransom in Nigeria. So as much as I love your productions, your attitude and even the sound of your voice are quite addictive, I totally get your need to take a break. Take as long as you need. I for one will be more than happy to jump back in with you whenever you feel good.

[@jessymuriel]

This is one of the most genuinely insane, and educational videos I've seen. We see so much propaganda from every side about these random issues, to hear something straight from the source, from someone who has absolutely nothing to gain from hating any other country, is so rare. Great video! - this doesn’t sound like a bot line to you, really? You’re a hypocrite and simply a bad person. The Russian bots lie was debunked. You put hearts on bots commnts and call names people whom you don’t agree with to discard any other opinion than your own.

[@roaminaround377]

It sounds like it’s kind of stupid to wander around Russia without your passport. What were you thinking, Tommy @sabbatical

[@cityguyusa]

I gotto say most Europeans don't leave home without it.

[@LuterSDK]

You go to another country. Its not your back yard. Arrogance is not a freedom.

[@artcamp7]

Yes everyone should know how truly awful Russia is by now

[@ethanchesser756]

Russian history in the 1770's is interesting...

[@ilyaokunev2474]

This guy should write a script and have hollywood make a movie

[@drumstick74]

I totally saw a movie in my head when he described it. Like something that doesn't happen in real life.

[@Sir......]

80% of it would be watch him hangout in prison. eh.... the youtube videos are better

[@majesticuncasual186]

hollywood is trash

[@waitaminute2015]

There's nothing remarkable about his experience. There's hundreds locked up abroad.

[@drumstick74]

@@waitaminute2015 "nothing remarkable" ? Let's see _you_ endure that ordeal. It is definitely worth to make a movie of Tommy's experience, to highlight the issue.

[@lldd11]

He wasn't framed, he broke the law and got deported - the rest of it is his fantasy. This is the niche of bloggers - go to other country and look for trouble, by finding such situation. So its not that he wasn't looking for it... He find what he was looking for - the rest of it os rethorics.

[@anonamoss78]

i love Russia

[@Djvla64rus]

Its so sad, feel shame

[@lanabyk8012]

There are no spies....

[@deanalbertson7203]

When the U.S. department of state says "Do Not Travel In Russia," guess what, Do Not Travel in Russia. Check the US state department website, they give every country a Level, 1 to 4. Level 4 is Do Not Travel. Russia is Level 4. People need to be smart about traveling.

[@AngryOlive_]

Bro exactly. How can people be surprised with these situations. How many warnings do they need.

[@corvettefunstudios]

Some of their ratings have been bogus in the past to be fair.

[@markhatch9893]

I travelled in Russia. It was safe. You just need to be aware of the laws.

[@deanalbertson7203]

@@markhatch9893 "Russian officials have interrogated and threatened U.S. citizens without cause. This includes former and current U.S. government and military personnel and private U.S. citizens engaged in business. U.S. citizens may become victims of harassment, mistreatment, and extortion. Russian authorities may not notify the U.S. Embassy about the detention of a U.S. citizen and may delay U.S. consular assistance. Russian security services also target foreign and international organizations they consider “undesirable.” Russian security services have arrested U.S. citizens on false charges, denied them fair treatment, and convicted them without credible evidence. Furthermore, Russian authorities have opened questionable investigations against U.S. citizens engaged in religious activity. U.S. citizens should avoid travel to Russia. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has destabilized security in southwestern Russia. In October 2022, the Russian government declared martial law in the following border areas with Ukraine: Bryansk, Kursk, Belgorod, Voronezh, Rostov, and Krasnodar. Under martial law, authorities can set curfews, seize property, and restrict movement. The Russian government may detain foreigners, forcibly relocate residents, and limit public gatherings. U.S. citizens should avoid all travel to these areas." US Department of State.

[@deanalbertson7203]

@@markhatch9893 "Russian security services have arrested U.S. citizens on false charges, denied them fair treatment, and convicted them without credible evidence. Furthermore, Russian authorities have opened questionable investigations against U.S. citizens engaged in religious activity. U.S. citizens should avoid travel to Russia." US State Department.

[@handsomenumber1393]

What they did to Thomas was horrific. I am so proud of him for his courage and resilience. Keep on keeping on Sabster my dewd.

[@kaythomas5884]

Many Italians, Germans and Japanese were interred during ww2. Tommy is very niave to think he can travel in a country at war with the USA without a passport. The other guy is also extremely niave.

[@galynazymovets8028]

Russia is not at war according to their laws. Ukraine is

[@piotrb4240]

Hi from Poland. I grew up in the 90s, with the shadow of Russia still lingering, and it all sounds very familiar. Bulgakov, Dostoievsky, Yerofieyev - the famous Russian writers all wrote stories about how the criminal "justice" system works. The only thing missing is how prison culture passes on to the general public, because so many people were in prison and how it's perceived to "just happen", and it can affect anyone and everyone.

[@RobertLouisMoore]

Good point. I reccomend a great documentary titled "The work" about a folsom prison program in the usa

[@BADt0OtH]

When are you going to syria?

[@xKlausSchwabWEF]

Bald and Bankrupt was there as things happened.

[@ASteppingStone]

Sabbatical is my absolute favorite !!!!! So stoked to see an interview with him, he’s so rare to find outside of his channel

[@jonzaremba]

So ultimately, if he just carried his passport, none of this would have happened.

[@Sir......]

maybe. the same seemingly corrupt city/area also arrested the youtuber Bald n Bankrupt....

[@PortraitSub]

I don't think any of that happened. He's a story-teller alright. And he deletes comments and I don't like it.

[@ronnie5329]

​@@PortraitSubstop it, 😅 you are also calling him Cia, you are a clown

[@cadburykid141]

​@@PortraitSub Jeez, what is it with people disbelieving everything lately. It's obvious it happened. And there is limited related footage on his own channel

[@robertburns3014]

I wouldn't be so sure about that. These corrupt officials were out to get Tommy one way or the other.

[@svcrypto]

SUKAAA vodkaaa!!!!!!!!

[@maarten7]

I've been following Tommy's saga and just found this channel from his last video. I have so much respect and admiration for Tommy, so I subscribed to this channel as well. 🙏

[@knucklehead99-z1w]

Framed? No.

[@robdogbme]

So basically you went for a Sabbatical in Russia, knowing most likely how this will end in 👀👀

[@formxshape]

16:45 this sounds like the UK. You say it’s terrifying - well, this is happening across the UK, with many people jailed for years for social media posts, even without a previous criminal record. A man was jailed for putting up stickers warning of white erasure due to mass migration. Jailed. While actual illegal immigrant criminals who enter the country illegally, work illegally, commit crimes - are given cash and accommodation in hotels! UK… Russia… which actually is worse?

[@apmde]

Proof? Sounds like you’re just making stuff up

[@apmde]

And Russia is worse. That’s a fact

[@ringadingbaby4332]

@@apmdethe biggest proof that they arrest people over social media post is count dankula on YT. Was arrested for posting a video of a dog doing a hitler salute . So I definitely believe the other stories I hear out of England. I’ve heard similar things with Australia as well.

[@jjohnnyojr]

My question is where does your income come from to support/pay for these ventures (is the ($M?)

[@botherguts1448]

725k subs doesn't hurt

[@ilselieberthal8773]

Ummmmmm. Pay attention, please. He’s a content creator with a good following making a good living.

[@jjohnnyojr]

@ I didn’t realize you can make a very good income working as content creators? 👍🏼

[@jjohnnyojr]

@ I didn’t even imagine that thanks (6 figure incomes)?

[@SumTingWong888]

@@jjohnnyojrWatch their videos. These 2 guys, especially Tommy are very frugal and spend very little on their travel. They don't live in big expensive hotels, but cheap small hotels. They eat the cheapest local food.

[@Airborne-80]

Getting arrested was the best thing to happen to his channel. Also....being arrested for breaking a law that you are not aware of is not being framed. Just keeping it real.

[@Ace-mw9pm]

In America if it’s a small crime that’s not obvious, they will usually let you off on a warning. You probably won’t even go to court, the cop themselves would let you off on their own discretion. Even if they want to pursue charges, they will give you a notice to appear or just pay the fine. You won’t have to wait in a jail cell at all.

[@blick131]

I stake my life that he made up the story.

[@Ace-mw9pm]

@@blick131 no if you watch his channel he’s a pretty honest KZbinr. You acting like this isn’t something Russia hasn’t been doing. Holding people with influence for BS reasons.

[@blick131]

@@Ace-mw9pm Why would Russia do that when their main policy is to attract Westerners? Now that the standard of living could match the Western European one, Russia wants Westerners "with common values" to move to Russia. That's the whole point of the newly-created so-called "expat" channels and the recurrent “arasted" theme.

[@Ace-mw9pm]

@@blick131 I will not deny that Russia is trying to get westerners to come there. But they are not against using westerners with more influence as a political pawn.

[@cityguyusa]

You're not going to sue for false imprisionment or don't they have that?

[@portalhaus7510]

Bhahahahahah.. 😂

[@j.cassavoy4661]

That is such an American thing to say 😂

[@cityguyusa]

@@j.cassavoy4661 Well I am American and I assume Russia wanting to be part of the west there laws would be similar. They are called Eastern Europe. Let's understand Russia is in a SMO and they may be sensative to certain behaviors. But like the US has the CIA they to have a deep-state that amay not be totally controlled.

[@galeng2569]

Sucks what happened but I've heard from other American youtubers say you are nobody without papers in Russia. They boot illegal immigration seriously. Don't you wish the US did the same?

[@Steveurso-b7d]

Correct. Get apprehended, show them a passport pay a fine and be on your merry way. But in Russia, police works on "commission" and there are no checks and balances. As far as I recall, Russia has one of the highest successful persecution rates. Way above 90%. And obviously not because everyone is guilty

[@corvettefunstudios]

@@Steveurso-b7d So like Japan's prosecution rates?

[@AbisaeOketch]

Remember it's not first time Tommy is getting arrested... follow up all the scenarios. He messes up then blame the security.

[@halaboly8915]

Are you one of those FSB officers in the story?

[@Gruezi583]

so he made it to japan ..

[@jejuden3000]

You back in US?

[@KristianKrempel]

The galvanizing moment was the “clean” drug test. You knew there this was a short term stay. 😊🤘🏼

[@vincecallagher7636]

Don’t drink Coca-Cola.

[@michaela6147]

No different than the US government and the way they treat us here

[@frodo1477]

lol

[@michaela6147]

@@frodo1477it’s true

[@MollyDrennan]

Your clearly are not an american. Whats america? Do you mean canada? Mexico? Columbia? Or should i assume you ment to say united states? You've commented many times on this one video. Almost like a russian bot....

[@michaela6147]

@ 😂 I am American. I live in Arkansas. Clearly, you are from another planet.

[@michaela6147]

@ oh so you’re a TRACKING bot

[@SocietyPhantom]

He was where he wasn't supposed to be without papers. And now he is getting clout playing US victim card.

[@SumTingWong888]

Why are you here Vlad?

[@LeedleLee457]

He didn't need ID for where he went. It was the taxi driver who took him to danger spots, and when Tommy asked if it was okay to go there, the driver said "yes, it's okay". Tommy got screwed by his taxi driver.

[@SocietyPhantom]

@@SumTingWong888 why are you here Kim Jong un?

[@SumTingWong888]

@@SocietyPhantom I'm Kim Jung un your mom

[@veta2023]

He explained what happened, they tryed to falsefully accuse him in taking drugs, then accusing him in resisting arest. The crime of going closer than 25 km was only 500 rubles, but they charged him 500000 and detailed for 4 weeks

[@Davidrcobb]

Hey Tommy, Send me location......

[@ad.6472]

It was a very poor idea unless you have been living under thr rock for the last 3 years. You play with fire, you get burned.

[@corvettefunstudios]

Yes even in rural armpit regions of Virginia I've heard of these kangaroo court scenarios carrying out against out-state US travelers...

[@BrianEubanks]

I see Russia is already spreading propaganda about Tommy on KZbin videos.

[@McHallel]

by tommy commiting a crime?

[@harveydanielson]

It's the other way around. He came for trouble but couldn't find it so h made up the story. He's no the only one. Want a list of such channels? I could name 13. If you watch them all simultaneously, you see a pattern and correlation with Miller's points all timed appropriately. If you pay attention, it's noticeable. If you fall out of love with your fav youtubers, it'll become obvious.

[@corvettefunstudios]

20:30 lol. It's not about not being able to get laid in America. It's about having enough self-respect to not "fish out of a sewer" -- not to mention avoiding the hostile child-support / alimony laws which women use to extort men for money.

[@LoudUpstairsNeighbor]

This is a horrible way to think. I hope you snap out of it soon.

[@ralphralpherson9441]

Bro.. I dated a Russian chick.. They are SOOOO much better than American women in a lot of ways. Respectful, very feminine, not feminists, they are loyal, many of them are exceedingly kind and just want to cook and clean and get their cheeks clapped on friday night. I loved my Russian girlfriend and when her visa expired we literally just held each other and cried. She was one of the best women I ever dated.... and a straight up FREAK in the sheets. In no way, shape, or form is it "fishing out of a sewer"... they are good women. You want to fish out of a sewer? Go to a red light district in India or Thailand. You're liable to catch yourself some AIDS there.

[@ButteredPecan17]

@@LoudUpstairsNeighbor victim blaming

[@bruce4130]

That KZbinr title didn’t help! Not invasion, it’s a ‘special operation’! 😮😮😮😮 Oops!

[@MrReymoclif714]

When he said that fecal matter word in the first video it was too closely connected to the previous words mentioned relating to RUSSIA!!! I felt it right there!

[@DimitryRuby]

At the end of the FIRST sheet of the Resolution on the imposition of administrative punishment it is said: “In response to the legitimate demand of the border service employees of the FSB of Russia...”, and then the phrase breaks off and it is obvious that the continuation on the SECOND sheet speaks of another, main and provocative action that was committed. THOMAS deliberately hides the SECOND sheet from the audience in his original video, because it probably says: “In response to the legal demand of the Russian FSB border service officers to present documents, THOMAS tried to hide (resisted)...”. What does the US do with those who refuse to comply with police demands (not to mention demands from border guards or FBI agents)???

[@JayneMorre]

He's playing the victim.

[@earlyandoften]

The US border guards don't do anything at all 😂 I wish they responded like this

[@knucklehead99-z1w]

I watched Thomas' video. He was a drama queen. He brought his stupid camera right up near the border with China and was uncooperative the whole time. I'm embarrassed that people from my country go to Russia and act like idiots and then are surprised when they're treated like idiots.

[@Patrick-s1c4p]

I love Tommys vlogs but this was more than dumb. His own family warned him.

[@Wild-Siberia]

He mentioned bald and bankrupts story saying he was in the same place where bald got arrested then mentions he didn’t know the rules… clearly he knew the rules since he referenced the rules indirectly when talking about bald and bankrupts story. Not hating the successful guy but it’s clear he chose to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. People should not be so irresponsible he also travelled to these places without any identification… good luck to this guy he clearly disregards the reality in any country he may be in. “I tried to explain I’m a KZbinr I’m making a video” since when is that a valid excuse for breaking some laws 😂

[@apmde]

ok russia simp 20:10

[@apmde]

You literally make pro Russian content. 20:10 sums you up perfectly. OF COURSE you would be defending Russia here

[@Wild-Siberia]

@@apmdeI am a proud U.S. Marine Veteran a Proud American with common sense. I could care less what Russia does as a country I’m just not dumb enough to break laws for the bait. Deal with it 🤣

[@Wild-Siberia]

@@apmde😂 20:10 is classic coming from a dude who looks like that. Buddy just you are not American and have no common sense and so I won’t take your reply as malice but pure ignorance

[@apmde]

@@Wild-Siberia”with common sense” buddy, you live in Russia and are the type of hack Tommy describes in the video lol.

[@m123g]

Bro the Russian bot comments here are so obvious 😂

[@perfectmazda3538]

really, all talking bs about Tommy, funny how in his first video of Russia (before arrest) all the comments were super positive....

[@harveydanielson]

Bot comment followed by a bot reply. No wonder ppl with small b matter liked it. It’s like the ultimate answer to all the questions that they can’t answer. Tommy’s also a bot. And the uploader also liked him.

[@samsingteron292]

You two look like cia really

[@dafreedomfita]

None of that shit about Stalin and jews was accurate

[@YahWay.]

Ummm. Let me guess. Stalin and Hitler invaded Poland to start WW2. Together. By agreement. You probably think that alliance that lasted three years was fake. Too.

[@McHallel]

@@YahWay. cherry picking at its finnest

[@YahWay.]

@McHallel starting world War, cherry picking? That's a pretty big freaking cherry. Being allied with the Nazis until the Nazis kicked them out of bed. Not even the Nazis could stand Stalin after 3 years That's a cherry?

[@McHallel]

@@YahWay. all the major allies including poland supported hitler in the partition of czechia only the soviets wanted to fight the nazis early. learn history pls

[@YahWay.]

@McHallel Hey history man 1) it was Czechoslovakia back then, and it was bigger, you want to continue with the history lesson? 2) Poland invasion. I think anybody would agree that this was the moment that started world War II, just like Pearl harbor was the moment that started America's entry The Russians, (yeah I'm going to say that since it was their decision) invaded Poland just like they've invaded Ukraine right now. They invaded as allies of Germany. Germany took the West and Russia took the East. They even had a parade together And Moscow stayed in bed with Berlin for another 3 happy years getting it from behind from Hitler by agreement. Right in there with Japan, the axis of evil. Until Hitler kicked Stalin out of bed.

[@Rare.99]

what a crazy testimony! great video, thank you for sharing your experience

[@EduardToews]

Dude what a combo 🔥

[@StarHelix-]

The teamup we needed, not the one we deserved.

[@interesantevodka]

Never take a cab in a foreign country

[@corvettefunstudios]

It looked like a private car he was in not a taxi

[@edmundo2dot0]

This is why you NEVER live upload videos in foreign countries, another vlogger ChrisMustList got arrested in Trinidad because he was doing this, these 3rd world countries you gotta be really careful and WAIT until you leave to upload videos

[@lenseofanomad]

yeah sure, live in fear, i uploaded when i was in foreign countries.

[@blick131]

Russia's GDP is larger than Canada's. In Aug 2023, Russia's PPP was the first in Europe. Who would put likes on a lie?

[@SnowBalling]

​@@blick131 Canada's GDP per capita is almost 4 times larger than Russia's.

[@argon8908]

@@SnowBalling simply because the whole country's population is about the same as California. PPP is a better measure.

[@DigitalMandela]

3rd world lol👀 any RU city much better than US and something like this. Clean, modern, technologies everywhere, robots on the streets delivers food for 24\7 (not a single rover has been robbed in all this time), etc etc

[@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367]

his description and history of the jewish autonomous oblast was totally nonsense and contained no facts. also he seems to have read nothing about the place and was totally ignorant when he got there. also its without a doubt he knew he needed a permit,, in fact in russia every town you need to register when you enter.. its stupid and unreasonable , but everyone has to.. actually in theory russians need to too. im not saying he did this intentionally but you would be hard pressed to not know this.. he would have needed to be registered in every place he went anyone.

[@YahWay.]

Are you spending a lot of time trying to advocate for Russia, escalating what was a jaywalking ticket into a federal crime? You must be a lovely person in real life

[@JayneMorre]

​@@YahWay.No he is only stating the fact about the nonsense of Tommy's description. What are you on about? It doesn't necessarily mean you are PRO-RUSSIA when you don't agree with something else.

[@avidreader4563]

I think people are unaware of the registration requirement because more often than not visitors are staying in hotels and it gets done without their knowledge.

[@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367]

@avidreader4563 hmm naar I think people are aware of it.even when you apply for a visa it's made apparent, I've never met a foreign visitor who wasn't aware of it

[@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367]

@@YahWay. Hahaha shit! Not I think Russian laws are terrible and insane and police are psychopaths. But it is just common knowledge these things even amount unseasoned travellers .. he had been in and out of Russia on a multiple entry visa... I would imagine he knew all of these things. He also went the the Jewish autonomous oblast.. the same place bald and bankrupt went... And the same place vice news went mang many years ago.. it's a sensitive place.. not just because of the Chinese boarder and the military there but because of the North Korean forestry camps there which operate with North Korean guards and workers and are closed operations.. well they were there last time I was there.. and I'd guess many other things. Also this place is a major point of entry for drugs comming from china.. where drug production believe it or not is not so widely controlled as it is in Russia... Cops everywhere in the small towns near the river . PS I don't think J walking in Russia is a crime actually...

[@vitaminc6721]

Why would a person who hates Russia so much even go to Russia? For the content? Maybe. But why would he learn the Russian language as well? Sounds more like a mission. His very first video was titled, “Will I get arasted”. Well, mission accomplished. That is, if he was arasted at all.

[@annasandul5197]

he didn't hate russia before his arrest ;)))

[@annasandul5197]

his first video wasn't titled "will i get arrested" wtf is that bs ??

[@Radiergummi23]

And then you wonder why nobody likes russians lol the amount of mental cartwheels you have to perform to always come out as the good guys being harassed is insane. This guy has never been pro American on the first place.

[@Chrisppy_Chris]

So dumb for going to Russia in the first place.. Little to zero sympathy for this guy.

[@mohomoho1]

With all it's fault's the USA is still the best country on the face of the earth!

[@Oomph6006]

Healthcare and Wellfare is shit though..

[@froggylegspeople]

You say that because you’re so familiar with all other countries in the world of course 😂😂😂

[@musical_lolu4811]

There're better.

[@SLOC1992]

it really isnt dude and i been there lol. dont get me wrong its fun...

[@Oomph6006]

@SLOC1992 Shit i have only been in like 20 states in USA. So i cant really tell if its the best or not... Healthcare and Wellfare is what scares me off..

[@mixedmartialanarchist6469]

The scariest thing is that Tommy can’t ball out. We wouldn’t even be able to trade him for a warlord or anything.

[@Genny-Zee]

A lot of lack of empaths in this chat

[@ralphralpherson9441]

Russian trolls and bots.

[@Radiergummi23]

They modify reality so that their ideologies continue to be immaculate in their heads. That's the definition of propaganda.

[@ChrisSummers-AlienFaeRE]

How did you pin Tommy down that long 😂 Fsb let him off lightly in my opinion. They didn't have to. They had every excuse they could ever have wanted lol Lucky ducky 😂

[@ingridburger]

yea, you go and tell it another hundred times

[@kentstructures4388]

After watching several american vlloggers reaction to his ordeal, they have one conclusion - he is an excellent Liar

[@majesticuncasual186]

NO HE IS NOT.... he's jeeewish

[@SLOC1992]

he is not a very good liar...

[@rightlyso8507]

@@majesticuncasual186 he's not Jewish - mentions in his recent Irish trip that he's Catholic.

[@AK4.7.47Cossack]

The full "based and trad" russia experience

[@corvettefunstudios]

Where's your conscription officer kiddo?

[@arunbenny808]

Came here to support Tommy 👊

[@michaela6147]

You know maybe the story is true and maybe it’s not. I noticed when he’s asked direct questions like what did he eat in jail, he doesn’t really have an answer. He’s got the rest of the story memorize pretty well. Clearly he supports Ukraine,.Clearly he’s uneducated on the situation. Clearly he has no problem with the US sending billions of dollars to Ukraine. So I don’t know. If that’s how they treated him, then that was wrong. But I’m not convinced the story is true.

[@Amanda-vk7cn]

Its true. 100% true. Thats Russia which is know.

[@mixedmartialanarchist6469]

Such a bad read on the situation. Way too detailed an account.

[@michaela6147]

@@Amanda-vk7cn Were you with him?

[@Amanda-vk7cn]

@michaela6147 it doesn't matter why i know much about Russia.

[@michaela6147]

@@Amanda-vk7cn maybe . But if you think this country isn’t the same, you are in denial

[@1337iEpic]

Sitting thigh to thigh is crazy tho

[@laptopboi18]

You're a weirdo

[@arky5851]

Bro has never used public transport

[@maarten7]

All I can say to the idiots who arrested Tommy is, "Argo". 💠

[@jeremyworldwide23]

Even though I felt like he was exaggerating some, I didn’t mind him. Then he just started bashing other dudes because he didn’t like it is very weird. Almost made me turn the video off because it was cringe. Finished it out because I like Connor personality. EDIT: I wanted to add.. how does this guy know who is and isn’t FSB? I highly doubt guys are just walking around with FSB jackets on. Then he said “I just wanted to mess with them”. Right after saying how bad it is there… this guy is full of it. There is a difference between exaggerating for content and humor or lying. I feel like it’s obvious that alot of what this guy was saying was BS.

[@ramrodrymensnyder2648]

The vast majority of the world is exactly like this video describes. We as Americans don't see it because of how sheilded we are , just by virtue of being American. We damn sure need to fight tooth and nail to keep what we have!!

[@corvettefunstudios]

Gotta keep the Democrats down to do that then

[@massimilianobonifacio5938]

There s smtg very weird in his narration

[@bo-_t_-rs1152]

I don't know if this guy is extremely dumb or just acting like it? Who in their right mind goes across foreign country without the documents? Brother, you wanted to get arrested so you can play the "victim" and milk these sweet views and $$$.

[@musical_lolu4811]

Okay, bo-_t

[@briankuczynski4375]

What a pro interviewer...can't just not do anything you need to blur yourself out for when there's only 10 minutes left.

[@sergius4691]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@PortraitSub]

The guy that you’re interviewing - he’s name’s Tommy (without last name) - he is a CIA contractor. He was in Russia on a mission to make it look unrealistic and Soviet and most and foremost importantly to prevent people from going to Russia. Russia is not Soviet. It’s modern. Any person who’s ever traveled to Russia, can confirm it. Also, any person who’s ever traveled to Russia can say that there’s no problem with getting in or out of Russia. Even for liars like this guy. He wasn’t arrested. He totally made up the whole story - it’s a possibility. Miller lies on a daily basis. CIA contractors lie on a daily basis. The reason for lying about Russia is Russia’s new law to provide asylum for Westerners with “common values”. “R must not be viewed as an option for relocation or even travel” because it’s safe and cheap and well, traditional. Another trend is, USA has been turning towards China. It’s laying off China for a little bit (media-wise) because they’ve realized (finally) that Russia-China alliance is not good for the West. They’re finally doing something about it (media-wise). One more thing. Tommy deletes comments that he doesn’t like. (Polite ones) I saw two comments disappear before my eyes. If someone writes something that exposes him, he sure thing will be sure to delete it. What is the point of subscribing to a channel were i can't express my opinion in a polite way? Interviewing Tommy is like interviewing Naomi Parks. They’ll be exposed sooner or later. And the interviewer will find himself in the middle of it.

[@Jack-qr2iy]

Yes I have visited Russia twice never had any problems, it was the opposite of what the media portray, you look for trouble you will usually find it wherever you are in the world

[@jonzaremba]

@@PortraitSub this is an interesting theory. I'd like to see Tommy interviewed by Tim Kirby.

[@PortraitSub]

@@Jack-qr2iy I visited twice also. There’s been a trend (after the decree) Westerners move to Russia and have odd problems like give all their lives’ savings to a complete stranger who can’t speak English; without a lawyer present (the Hares’ situation); then they go public with that story instead of going to the police; or this other guy who “remembered” that he’d been scammed 21 years ago and so on. 7 years on YT, never mentioned it before. I mean the timing. Suddenly all those youtubers find themselves in stupid situations or remember something that had happened ages ago or just tell you that it’s too cold this time of year; with only one conclusion to follow, “you shouldn't go to Russia”. The timing… But you get my point:)

[@WANDERER0070]

I knew hes a cia glowie from his negative yap when in China 😂

[@majesticuncasual186]

Is this tommy guy jeewish?

[@mzee5533]

Without any identification documents

[@annasandul5197]

he had his passport on the phone, you don't take your passport everywhere.. could get smuggled.

[@thejman5552]

dude traveled near borders with no passport as an american citizen in russia. He wanted to get caught for content.

[@robdogbme]

He went for a sabbatical gets paid for our time in the end

[@bruce4130]

I think he got too complacent as a traveller, more so than a deliberate actions! Not having a passport on him was too lax!

[@thejman5552]

@@bruce4130 his videos preceding his arrest he was stopped without passport as well. Who in their right mind would think a picture of an American passport would fly in Russia? You already know they would be looking for a reason to arrest him. After already being stopped once and not getting arrested he decided to up the stakes and go closer to the border, still with no passport. He finally got what he wanted!

[@360fanboy360]

they clearly just wanted to make an example out of an american

[@arseniy_viktorovich]

Yeah, thats why they made him to go 8000km to the Russian-Chineese border without a passport. Sooo malicious!

[@360fanboy360]

​@arseniy_viktorovich they didnt make him go anywhere he went there on his own and they gave him all this trouble for it. Did you even watch the video?

[@arseniy_viktorovich]

@@360fanboy360 Yeah, that's called a sarcasm, kid. The guy literally said he saw the signs saying he needed documents, but he decided to go without a passport anyway. When he was traveling across the country, no one cared about him and didn't want to "make an example out of an American" or whatever you imagine.

[@360fanboy360]

@@arseniy_viktorovich i didnt imagine anything. Everything dude said points to the fact that FSB clearly had interests in him solely because he was American. Looking at your name I think your taking it personally and its ok KID

[@arseniy_viktorovich]

@@360fanboy360 They had interest in him solely because he was an American with a camera without a passport in a place where you can't film and be without a passport. It's not just a border crossing, it's an FSB checkpoint. What would happen to a Russian with a camera near FBI location in the U.S.? Of course I take it personally, the guy literally went through the whole country, was accepted friendly by everyone despite the war between the two states. Then he intentionally breaks the law, gets default 15 days of administrative arrest, which you can get for lesser misdemeanors. And now he's complaining how country is bad. This is hypocrisy, of course he pissed off a lot of people. Thousands of Americans are now in Russia and they are fine for some reason. Kremlin agents I suppose.

[@russianprincess3673]

From RUSSIA WITH LOVE 🇷🇺 UKRAINE 🇺🇦 INVADED RUSSIA 🇷🇺 WE ARE DEFENDING OURSELVES 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@blick131]

Ukrainian troll

[@KeefsCattys]

Sadly a massive Russian influence in all our ' Free ' countries now . Glad you got home safe

[@willard39]

Tommy, love your channel. Love all the places you go, it's very organic and you're fearless when it comes to going places most people wouldn't think of. Having said that, no passport?! No planning in Russia and going into sketchy areas?! As an American?!!! I'm not excusing Russian behavior or saying it's a great place, but you played yourself playa. Not for nothing, the US used to have some draconian drug laws only a few decades ago. South Dakota still nails you with a $2K fine and potentially a year in jail for simple possession.

[@leetee3207]

Yes, fully agree with your comment. Also wanted to add that so many of our family members have had to FLEE their homes in the USSR to come to the freedom of America, and people here don't heed their warnings. Why would you think it's a fairytale? People uprooted their entire families to leave. And, who travels around without a passport?!! He's lucky they even let him go.

[@edg84]

Yeah this was a huge mistake. Most EU countries legally require people to carry ID at all times. Not having it in Russia near a border is insanity. Obviously got mistreated afterwards and what happened is a farce, but if he carried a passport it may not have happened.

[@bruce4130]

Mistakes! Not having passport with you! Title of video, Invasion! Note : Russians have 2 passports, one for internal travel and overseas travel! Maybe the area requires Russian specific area passport! Sure that the old guy that ignored you in that video told the police! Most likely! Hope you’re okay now! 👍

[@redimade]

even with a passport, it wouldnt have changed anything with these scum

[@annasandul5197]

none of what you said is true xD... clearly you didn't watch his video. He had his passport, it was in the hotel and he had a copy of it on his phone. No "invasion" in the title, only in kremlind minds ;))) He was not put in prison for visiting a village, that only counts as 5$ fine... You should watch his videos and don't say bs...

[@TheNursekim123]

New subscriber here 🎉

[@realGrandmaBrowne]

Been watching Tommy for a few years, rest assured I will be sub'd to you as well. Thanks for filming this one.

[@MrReymoclif714]

Ditto for this(me)#BaldAndBankrupt fanatic!!! It’s a blast to watch vloggers using the language of the area they’re traveling in. This Tommy guy is amazing to listen to him use so many different languages.

[@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5]

It’s just not wise to go to a country that is at war and be filming anything, not smart. Especially since it’s not exactly a friendly place for Americans.

[@Steveurso-b7d]

While that makes sense, shouldn't the blame be on the Russians ?

[@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5]

@ of course but you can’t tell me it’s a good idea to be an American “tourist” in a country who we are funding a war against…yes I get it the people aren’t all involved…it just common sense that it could spell trouble.

[@Steveurso-b7d]

@@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5 like I said, that makes sense. But sometimes people choose not to believe propaganda - in this case, propaganda came true. Russia is lawless. But until you go, there is no way to tell.

[@omgitzrender]

This is actually so awesome. To think 2 of my favorite travel vloggers know about each other! Thanks for this Conner :P

[@TheRoook]

so basically this guy is like: "Yup, I break some stupid local rules and regulations because I don't really give a flying F, but I am a proud and entitled USA citizen, so how dare they''

[@Ace-mw9pm]

He said he wasn’t aware of the law.

[@latmask00]

Should have done the podcast in the little shack hotel/shipping container hotel you were staying at by the Chinese border. 🥰

[@scottphris]

I personally couldn't believe the part where the guard grabbed tommy's junk and said "there's no god in russia" . Glad you're safe Tommy 🙏

[@rocker24super]

That part made me goon

[@BurnettNett]

When something sounds unbelievable, it’s not true. The whole thing sounds like a bad-scripted movie about bad Russia.

[@arky5851]

@@BurnettNett If it sounds unbelievable, it's true in Russia.

[@musical_lolu4811]

​@@BurnettNettdumb logic.

[@albundy3326]

I'm no genius, but maybe not title a video "America spy"

[@DanielAnderssson]

Doesn't matter you don't understand Russia

[@freddiethompson58]

Highly likely a shit disturber!

[@m389nkfpe03]

I love you guys ❤

[@PLGooner]

Bald and bankrupt should be there too.

[@JC-kc1qi]

Connor did a video with bald in india

[@Rob_430]

When did this happen to bald and bankrupt? I’d like to see the video. Thanks.

[@JC-kc1qi]

@@Rob_430 bald got arrested for finding the abandoned soviet space ship think its called the buran

[@JC-kc1qi]

@Rob_430 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpe9XqVrhspmqq8si=0U6D5XKHp9Lr1_A2

[@PLGooner]

@@Rob_430 you can find it on his channel. I don't remember if he was caught for tresspasing on the military controlled area where they store old spaceships. There are videos about that.

[@SERBIAZ]

Zionist?

[@brokeandbored85]

Probably

[@cinemapigeon4898]

Very good bot behavior, but he is not Jewish whatsoever, lol.

[@Username-f5p]

He should’ve watched Bald and Bankrupt. I’m sure he did. No fur hats.