What 10 Years In China Taught This American 🇺🇸🇨🇳(laowhy86)

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[@PeterSantenello]

Thanks for watching guys! I just want you to know some troll with my picture and name is leaving this in the comments and IT IS NOT ME. Please ignore the messages talking about Bitcoin and giving out a number.

[@raaid85]

What a ridiculous disgisting video. This guys dishonesty is written on his face

[@raaid85]

Peter ur racism and american chauvinism is showing

[@raaid85]

@ProgM lol these two have dishonesty and racism written all over their faces. Sad ro see a world"teaveller" so disgusting and racist and buying into the warmongering mindset of US. The country that has destroyed a dozen countries in the last few years has a citizen who has the audacity to act like he is a victim of china

[@Iwishtheirwasnopain]

Dude I live in carlsbad 🤣 I would have come and said hello 👋 but ill just say hello now

[@joyforeverlee9806]

@@raaid85 you don’t have any valid points to rebuttal his opinions, so the only thing you can do is to do personal attack. What a typical Chinese Xiao fen Hong stereotype. unfortunately, this is not your weibo.

[@laowhy86]

Was an absolute pleasure to do a video with you. Onwards and upwards my friend.

[@JohnBoulden]

Good to see. Keep up the good fight.

[@marksanders7988]

What a pleasent supprise!! Great insights, love both of you.

[@soul2soul399]

I became a new subscriber on your channel. I look forward to checking out your videos about life in China. 👍🏼

[@treble8921]

Thanks so much for all you do! You and Winston kindled my love for China and her people. This was a great collab!

[@sto2880]

What happen to Serpenta

[@naverich4603]

Thank you for this video! I am from Europe and I tell this to my American friends all the time. They have no idea what the US has to offer until the leave it and see how it looks in other countries. They only see negatives and they're completely oblivious to huge amount of positives. This should open their eyes a little

[@estelaangeles2346]

If Americans are not patriotic anymore then that means americans can destroy USA so thats why i wish Americans can fix USA

[@FukaiKokoro]

Traveling abroad is a luxury for most Americans. Sadly. I and many others are struggling day to day so traveling to the next state or two let alone abroad isn't feasible. More Americans would be open minded I think if we had the ability to travel and see the world.

[@abrielrobertsson4160]

You're from Europe? Where from? Cause I lived in the U.S. and came back to Sweden after 8 years and I'm so very happy I did.

[@naverich4603]

@@abrielrobertsson4160 Czech republic and I was born in Slovakia, so in Central Europe. You have to also count in the fact that Sweden is probably the best country in the world to live in. It is always Switzerland, Norway or Sweden. Also with lower amount of people it is a lot easier to implement certain changes regarding safety nets and healthcare. My father is a British Citizen and most people there complain about their healthcare, people in Czech republic do too. Public healthcare in most countries means huge waiting times for a checkup when it is something specific, best doctors are always full because their patients are usually acquaintence or someone from family. And I can tell you, the best treatment I ever got from a doctor was when I was the one who paid for it at a private clinic. So...yes, things like public healthcare and other stuff are great but they still have flaws at most places. I have never been to Sweden, but from what I heard it is one of those few places where almost everything works incredibly well.

[@joejohnson6327]

I think that "being European" is a thing only for Americans. There's no European identity. Italy is very much not France, France is nothing like Germany, Germany is very different from Poland. Greece & Norway have about as much in common as Argentina & Canada. lol

[@vlaszestyle3848]

I didn't want the discussion to end! So interesting

[@dirdy-dollarz]

I was 26 yrs the first time I visited my family in Vietnam. When I got back to the US, I vowed to appreciate and respect every opportunity presented to me and my family. Traveling abroad is necessary to appreciate the government we live under. Gratitude before attitude. Wishing the best out there for you all.

[@chris78127]

same here and im from Germany, and it's so much easier US to make it here or enjoy life

[@nixtoshi]

I don't think it's the government you should thank, but the lack of it. The US is one of the freest countries in the world. Other countries have very restrictive authoritarian governments. The fact that there are so many entrepreneurs creating businesses and hard working people in the US is what makes it great and rich

[@chris78127]

@@nixtoshi oops my sentence was supposed to say "it's so much easier to make it in the US"

[@ablebodied175]

I lived in Pakistan for 4 years in my middle school days. Gave me a whole new perspective on life now that I am 22 and live in the states.

[@liveinsea1]

After I visited the Vietnam, I totally appreciate CCP when I got back to China. Just kidding. appreciating your own country is good, but criticizing Vietnam as a way to make a living is different.

[@laurachristensen3201]

SO HAPPY FOR THIS COLLAB! You both are doing the most important work ❤️🙏🏼

[@chrisdunntv]

What an awesome surprise collab!

[@Geneu97]

Ahhh when i saw this I squealed in excitement!

[@davidlang1125]

@@Geneu97 me too!

[@CarlosXPhone]

Addyup!

[@anthonymegan1769]

The government don't care about us, that's why i always advice people to invest

[@anthonymegan1769]

I rather invest my money on crypto. Bitcoin trading is great, unlike the stock market and other financial markets, bitcoin has no centralized location, since it operates 24hours a day in different parts of the world

[@gemmabenson6426]

Yes!!! I used to live in KL Malaysia and it was one of the most rich, worthwhile experience’s of my life, I’ve come home to Scotland I struggle adapt to the white picket fence way of life, travel is everything!!!

[@greenlifesaves]

How many years you lived in KL

[@jasonl5251]

If there's one thing that I would miss from KL, it's definitely the food and the people, which comprise of diverse cultural mix.

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

update? are u abroad?

[@titaniumskunkogkush4365]

Lol. The guy being interviewed brought his way of life to china. It's definitely not going to work out for him in China. I'm surprised it took him ten years to leave china. If china was so bad, wouldn't he taken his privileged asz back to the US sooner?

[@teddybearroosevelt1847]

What a great collaboration!

[@constantinclipa1360]

WOW...never expected this..too bad Winston wasn't there with you guys..Amazing!

[@KickAndDestroy]

He was washing his suit

[@mortarriding3913]

@@KickAndDestroy or telling everyone how much better Apartheid South Africa was.

[@jacquelinegunstone6147]

Love your channel and I love America 🇺🇸❤! I've learned so much from you. I'm from the Seattle area and recently traveled to Charleston South Carolina and surrounding area. Learning about the history and meeting the people there was eye opening!

[@banffbackyard]

I'm 40ish and I find your channel maturely awesome. And I enjoy your travel videos because I feel I'm traveling too. I moved to Canada when I was 33 with my family. North America has given me opportunities that I am so thankful for. Will add Matt in my sub list. Thank you

[@lifetruthseeking5808]

33 lol quite masonic

[@MN12warbird]

Ill be 42 this year, im a filipino asian American traveler. Going back to asia to visit, since before covid. Traveling is good for ones perspective understanding and soul.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

So glad to see both of you collaborating together. What a informative, and downright nice video.

[@weasle1177]

Oh my god, what an incredible collaboration. HUGE fan of both channels. Love this!

[@Mrgunsngear]

Great discussion

[@Amz3211]

I love how Mike watches this channel too! Big fan of yours!

[@KaitenKenbu]

Oh sup dude.

[@tiberiusvindex804]

I think you should take Peter shooting, it would be a good way to portray gun owners positivily.

[@Himerosteam]

Right, right, right, right

[@randojones2030]

Dude you're everywhere

[@charliedavis9996]

@PeterSantenello and @laowhy86 - two of my favorite folks to watch on KZbin! Awesome Content as always!

[@18Bees]

I’m a new American citizen and took me five years. To me America is the Bill of Rights.

[@osopolar2022]

You are a U.S. citizen. America is a continent. We are the USA not America!

[@goddyfame3424]

America is a virgin nation, China is an ancient nation.

[@danpress7745]

@@osopolar2022 GEEEESSSH, So what, "America is a Continent". The POINT is 18 Bees immigrated to the USA (America) by choice. So, how about congratulating 18 Bees instead of nit-picking.

[@danpress7745]

18 Bees. Congratulations on becoming an American citizen.

[@stuh4932]

@@goddyfame3424 how ancient is the CCP disease in your “ancient nation”

[@michaeltorrey3603]

Am a US citizen and lived abroad in two countries, South Korea and Canada. The biggest observation I found is people are generally the same in all three countries. What bothers me the most about the US nowadays is the political discord and extremism. The art of compromise has long been forgotten and may just be our ultimate downfall. We may have “free speech” but what good is it if there’s no unity.

[@TuanNguyen-uq8gz]

true, Americans don't have unity as they are dividing themselves with racism issues. Moreover, I think US society is too tolerant for drugs and freedom, allowing drug users to trade everywhere, including in schools, etc., and homeless to live anywhere in the center hub of big cities. However, it leads to the consequence that our safety is being invaded. I cannot imagine that living in such the most powerful country in the world still have fear to walk alone and use public transportation at night (I am living in San Jose, California, so I totally understand this issue)

[@jonaskessler326]

@@TuanNguyen-uq8gz I live in SF and agree with most of what you’re saying. I went to college in central Virginia though (and grew up in NYC) and can say there is a very big difference between big cities and small ones in this country. If you ever have the opportunity to move to a smaller, college town somewhere outside of California I would definitely suggest it as life is usually much better. Less money to be earned but happier and healthier overall with a much lower cost of living and crime rate.

[@xcen1]

What unity are you referring to? Communism? There is unity, have you been to a college or pro sports event? Or any concert?

[@Gotadime92]

@@TuanNguyen-uq8gz You're right. But ironically, those problems are the result of leftist politics. As Jonas said, get out of California (a one party state for decades) and you'll see a very different America. I moved from San Jose to middle America a month ago. I feel like I'm in a different country.

[@Gotadime92]

@Pat Gomez You are absolutely right. I think this last year woke a lot of us up to that. Only one side has been compromising, and all it has gotten us is more problems, division, and further absurd demands. It's time to go back on the offensive, and you're seeing that work extremely well in places like Florida and Texas.

[@mississippiapple1078]

Thank you for the perspective

[@rantingintothevoid]

You’re by far one of my favorite channels. If not my absolute favorite. I’ve learned so much from your discussions and as a 24 year old proud American who’s top goal in life is to see as much of the the world as possible, you truly inspire me and I love the way you approach different cultures which such respect and such a desire for knowledge. Literally, you deserve your own show on the discovery channel or something. I think you’re incredible, keep up the great work.

[@PeterSantenello]

Thank you 😊 Put your needle on travel and point everything in that direction and you will see the world. I didn't leave the US until 26 after saving for 2 years and I'm so glad I did it. Things might pull you away from that dream but just stick to it and it will happen.

[@osopolar2022]

What a great collaboration between two of my favorite KZbinrs! You should do one with Bald & Bankrupt next.

[@darylferguson8912]

I really enjoyed that Peter, it was a perspective on cultures that we overlook unintentionally.

[@charleswomack2166]

A lot of awesome points were brought up in this conversation! Great interview Peter! And really keeping it real, Matt. Overall, great video.

[@Phantom7859]

So great to see you two together in one video !

[@TapWaterRBLX]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="498">8:18</a> very very well said! The internet just tends to only talk about the bad because it gets more clicks. But in reality the world is really a wonderful place still

[@chinadreamer6862]

Agree the world is a wonderful plac, and also that China is a wonderful place. Matt (and many others) only focus on the bad or misunderstood parts of China.

[@Dark-ql7kn]

@@chinadreamer6862 cause the CCP is literally locking people in homes along with making threats left and rights along with making a geniocide We definitely aren’t letting China getting away with this stuff

[@chinadreamer6862]

@@Dark-ql7kn Sorry but the majority of Chinese support the lockdown. The Chinese value the lives of their seniors and every senior live with their family. Covid kills 65+ and those with underlying diseases. The CPC has saved 4-5million people because of their lockdown. So, no thanks. You go fix your own problems at home. China already has excellent people doing the best work possible to protect their own people.

[@Dark-ql7kn]

@@chinadreamer6862 “Chinese support the lockdowns” I’m okay with that, they just shouldn’t be surprised when they hear people starving to death in the quarantine camps

[@chinadreamer6862]

@@Dark-ql7kn I've seen all the video clips you have. The first couple of weeks of lockdown in SH was a mess. The food delivery logistics broke down. No doubt about it. But then they worked their asses off to get the food supply to every single family. No complaints about food supply any more, and in fact, many folks are leaving their communities 4 hours a day now. The SH gov't announced resume normal status by June 1. Soft opening is already happening. Biz are setting up to open again.

[@anelisa4]

Wow, I love Laowhy. What an awesome collab! 🙌🏽

[@8vI]

What a legendary mix of youtubers. Big Fans of the China Show! Omg I have the chills. I was hoping for a new perspective myself, but so happy Laowhy is getting more exposure.

[@kaylarozz]

This is the crossover of my dreams! Amazing to see you both together

[@soanwahlee5089]

Yeah,the devils flock together.

[@chad14533]

Thank you Peter, you’re one of my favorite channels (:

[@lifeintaiwan]

I always feel so much more comfortable and freer to talk on other peoples channels... can see a different Cmilk here too! Really like this collab.... subbed 👍🏼

[@taiwanontwowheels8214]

Cool to see Laowhy on his channel, right?!

[@yp3420]

Taiwan #1 !!

[@dodo1655]

去看看那个laowhy的视频，看看他有多歧视黄种人

[@jeffreyrafferty4888]

He's grown up.

[@jeffreyrafferty4888]

You and Prozzie are next.

[@imcarlosjr4898]

Nice to see u guys talking together, two of my favorite KZbinrs.

[@thasco]

Another great conversation Peter. Thank you Matt Tye for the discourse.

[@rickeeeddleman5614]

Great Statement..............."There is no perfect place"! Great perspective!!!! Keep it up!!!!!

[@laurabadger9150]

Some of my favorite KZbinrs together. Both of you are awesome!

[@20tea]

C-MILK on this channel took me by surprise! Been watching him on the China show and Peter for a while now and enjoyed the critiques on the United States in comparison to other countries. Nice collaboration in this episode! Carlsbad has some issues, but it sure is a beautiful location and great weather! It's always good to be aware of different perspectives on our own nation from diverse cultures and people!

[@tinameadows462]

So happy about this collab! love both of you guys!

[@rekleif]

Regarding Italy: 2k$ a month is ok when you take into account all the benefits you get. 1: Free health care, so unlike in the US where you make more money, a serious illness like cancer won't bankrupt you. 2: You get a pension 3: Free childcare(most of the EU has this) 4: Free higher education 5: 4 weeks of paid vacation 6: Sick pay, if your sick you still get your normal salary. 7: If you loose your job you get 80-60% of you wage(up to a limit) for at least 2 years, some countries up to effectively 5 years. Those are the big ones to account for, and there are a plethora of smaller thing you have to pay out of pocket for, so you need almost twice the pay to be able to pay the costs of living in the US. Just childcare is horrendously expensive if you have checked just that single thing. The US is a great place if you want to work 60hour weeks and make silly amounts of money but it comes at a cost for society's outcast's. We don't leave people behind in the EU/Scandinavia, we see it as our duty to drag the weakest in our society out of the gutter so they also can have a dignified life. It's not perfect, nothing is, but I happily pay my taxes because it is worth it. I have the feeling the US is becoming more and more like the biggest for profit company on this earth, were you exist to work and consume, just so the rich can get richer and the powerful doing whats profitable for the worlds biggest company's/industries, leaving a lot of hard working Americans behind. God bless.

[@libertyman3729]

Peter, I will always remember when you did IRAN. Fantastic.

[@LoreDeluge]

How did I miss this? I have been watching Matt since almost the beginning. Good to see y’all together c-milk

[@rcasey81]

Inspiring conversation. Love this. Thank you, sir

[@lookoutlinn]

Two of my favorite channels meeting up! Whoaaaa!

[@iam1nerd]

Mine too

[@RedgeNumber1]

Nice surprise, been following Laowhy86 for years

[@ayou2470]

My 2 favorite guys! Lots of love!

[@leemon908]

Been watching both of you for a long while now, very cool to see the collab!!!!!

[@Leezah422]

At the <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="275">4:35</a> point... That's why I watch Peter's vids as well... And why I've watched C-milk & Serpenza since their early days! You guys rock! Keep up the great work!

[@carribeanblue4145]

I hope I will travel to America one day, its my biggest dream❤ greetings from Poland 🇵🇱

[@sumit4743]

It’s dumb of Americans to fall for social media shenanigans. I may be wrong but I think most people in the US don’t travel outside of the US, and so they don’t really know the real issues people face in other countries like some South American and Asian countries. Traveling really does change your perspective towards life.

[@bobby_c07]

I would imagine Americans travel more than most, actually. Everywhere I've traveled, no matter which continent, I've befriended Americans. US just has a very large population so there are many who obviously don't, but I think the stereotype "Americans don't know anything about other cultures" is extremely incorrect. That's just my perspective, as a Canadian who travels too much.

[@salsa564]

@@bobby_c07 You may very well I’ve met Americans everywhere you go, but statistically there’s a reason people think Americans are ignorant: it’s because they are. Less than 10% of Americans have a desire to travel outside the states, and less than half even have passports.

[@bobby_c07]

@@salsa564 'it's because they are' welp, I'm convinced.

[@salsa564]

@@bobby_c07 look up the stats for yourself, arrogant one. As an American traveler, I don’t know many people who have been outside the USA even one time.

[@DieselpunkMachine]

@@salsa564 guy with colored eyes told it straight, what kind of americans travel much. Ones with a mission.

[@KierMailan]

I am of fan of your channel and Lao! Never expected this collab, but it makes so much sense. Thank you for continuing to share perspectives and the truth.

[@thetwopointslow]

Love laowhy and it’s great you two got together to talk. Super cool to recognize the background from having been to Carlsbad. Thanks for sharing

[@latetodagame]

Holy shit I did not expect seeing both of you in one video together oo that's dope 🍻

[@netdude1984]

I know C-milk, I don't know who the other guy is.

[@aeophylus]

Being trapped in poverty is like being trapped in a domestic violence relationship. It's all very well to say it's a free country and therefore everyone has the opportunity to escape such traps- easier said than done.

[@NH-zi4jr]

Poor people exist in every country in the world, even countries you consider to be rich.

[@ronpaguio9014]

Wooow! Glad to see you both together. I’ve been following Matt for yeaaars, and just recently been a fan of Peter. Keep up the great work guys, this is real journalism, the world needs you.

[@abcdefg-og7gv]

nice! really enjoyed watching laowhy86 and serpentza doing vlogs in China. felt very authentic and raw. also made me love things about where I live more. this is kind of what I enjoy about Peter's vlogs too, just really down to earth real life stuff.

[@mbena6001]

As an Arab who lived in US for 7yrs and been around the 🌍, the best distinguished value in the 🇺🇸 that you can be socially treated as “American” to some level on parts of the US. Unlike to other parts of the world where less diverse population does not give this amazing feature !!!

[@adrianhudek9111]

I am signed up to both of you.Good job from both of you.

[@jason0870]

Great conversation topic guys. Thanks for that!!!

[@alanwilliams8078]

Two of my favorite channels in one, great chat guys!

[@davidlang1125]

Wow! Two of my most trusted and valued KZbinrs talking about an issue central to my own worldview! Doesn’t get better than this! Thanks guys. We need your insights so much. And thanks for a lovely walking tour of Carlsbad. It’s been a long time since I was last there.

[@stefanpersson3865]

Yeah China is not a democracy but USA is Great video Walking talking! 👍🤝😎🇸🇪

[@Sidetracked_in_Macau]

I’m an American living in Korea/Japan/China since 1996. Great to hear expats talking about America.

[@christophertaylor9847]

Awesome and very informative! Thanks for the video!

[@MichaelGalt]

Really appreciate your channel!

[@3cardmonty602]

Peter & Matt: I remember an old saying when I worked on Wall St.: “It’s not what you make, it’s what you keep.”

[@joesullivan3400]

Try being a Trucker, you will never take a toilet or shower for granted again

[@newworldodor2641]

I thought trucks had toilets in them now.

[@williamswenson5315]

or an absence of hemorrhoids.

[@paradiseheaven]

Thank you so much for your videos and topics you cover and people you talk to. For our mental health and enrichment 😊

[@martyfenton6184]

I just started watching your videos. I deeply regret that it took so long to find them. I'm glad to see that you and Matt are friends. Coincidently, I also grew up in Upstate New York AND I lived in San Diego. I lived in China for one of the ten years that he and Winston were creating their success. I have a passion for travel and meeting people as you do. Perhaps if I am ever in San Diego at the same time as you both I would love to give you and your families a personal tour of the USS Midway Museum. I have a lifetime membership because I was a crew member. Thanks for sharing!

[@etiquettefiend]

We need more of these conversations. Self love, not self hatred.

[@wenyi4859]

traveling is one thing , living is another .it's very impressive.

[@JacksonianT]

This collab was very gratifying. Love both you guys

[@darkslatesky]

Great coverage

[@outdoorsnevada4138]

Have lived in USA, Australia, Okinawa, and South Korea. I 100% agree with the statement... that you don't learn what a country is about, just by travelling there. I loved certain aspects about every country I have lived in. I have also hated certain aspects about every country I have lived in. The grass is not always greener in other countries from ones own.

[@RyanMoran1992]

Australia is the best country in the world 🇦🇺

[@roger4704]

@@RyanMoran1992 seems too far away from anything important tho

[@bfun4615]

I grew up poor and I am now upper middle class with only a high school education. It won't happen overnight. It takes strength from within to take initiative and smarts to get where I'm at. I could resign myself to being average but I am always striving to do better. I've traveled to four continents and know exactly what they are talking about. The US is a special place where you have a "toolbox." My toolbox has made my underprivileged upbringing to making my life fulfilling and more promising. The freedoms we are endowed with and the possibilities are there only if you use your tools...(ie brains). I love my US Citizenship and will NEVER take it for granted. God Bless the USA!

[@oldschool1928]

@Pat Gomez parents need to teach their kids empathy, humility and hard work. Cornerstone attributes to successful people, I've seen.

[@randojones2030]

Interesting. I too love the opportunities and values the US has given me. I am forever grateful for being born here. From a lower middle class family but still had great children memories. Moving forward however I am not so sure about keeping my US citizenship. Listening to Andrew at Nomad Capitalist has influenced my perception a bit. Mostly that's it's a big world out there and that America is not what it once was. Go where you are treated best is a good life motto.

[@connieg7692]

@@randojones2030 I've been following nomad capitalist too. I'm thinking about dual citizenship. You can always have more than one citizenship. 🙂

[@chongseitmooi2593]

Energetic sharing. Good

[@TheNakedTruthTube]

AWESOME! I have been following laowhy86 for years!! Thanks for interviewing him!!

[@clam371384]

Don't know how I've missed this video a year ago! Glad I saw it today and I gotta say I AM TOTALLY AGREED WITH BOTH OF YOU. I am a US Citizen, traveled to 10 countries since the end of 2019, and boy, am I grateful to be an American citizen. I would've told you how wonderful other countries are before 2019. I am glad I had the opportunity to see and experience other places outside of the U.S.

[@Shakeel_._Ahmed]

Good points about what's great about the USA. I live in the UK and visit my ancestral home in Pakistan frequently. You really miss the little things about life in the UK that go unnoticed because we take them for granted.

[@lifetruthseeking5808]

How do you think Pakistan compares to England?

[@Shakeel_._Ahmed]

@@lifetruthseeking5808 It's a different world. My family in Pakistan live in a rural village in the foothills of the Himalayas. It's so natural, clean, the air is fresher, you drive and you can smell the pine trees. At the same time there is one low quality school, no fire service, police are 30 minutes away by road and if you have a heart attack you're also at least an hour away from medical treatment - 3 hours if it's really serious and you need an operation. I think if you're wealthy life in Pakistan is better, particularly in the big urban cities. You can hire maids, drivers, tutors, private school, private healthcare, all the brands are there in the big cities, life is very good. If you're middle class or working class, life is shit. This is the great thing about the UK. Life for the middle classes or working class might not be awesome, but you can find work, you can pay your bills, schools are free, so is healthcare, university is free up front, the cost in loans which you pay back afterwards if you work and if you earn above a certain threshold. The social safety net provided by the state is so important. The other big thing in the UK is economic opportunity. You can be a software developer in Pakistan and struggle for work, not in the UK though. Most people who try can make it economically in this country without worrying about the next meal. Pakistan is quite disorganised though, or even it's organised chaos. The UK is so much better in that regard, society on the whole is like a well trained dog. People don't litter, we abide by traffic laws, people queue, there is discrimination but it's not brazen and blatent. If a senior politician is travelling in Pakistan the route gets blocked for security - in the UK you can meet them on the bus. It's these little things you appreciate when you don't have them.

[@lavanya_sanatani]

Maybe fix the country as a citizen, rather than run off elsewhere, to a country someone else instilled democracy in. I'm not even Pakistani, but just saying. Isn't this why the country is in a mess?

[@Shakeel_._Ahmed]

@@lavanya_sanatani would you ask A North Korean to stay there and fix it? Pakistan is a lite version of that atm.

[@PapaPepe806]

So glad you had Laowhy86 on your channel! I'm a long time patreon subscriber of his-- and he's being putting out quality content for awhile!

[@ayz92]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="578">9:38</a> Peter, you should be proud of your work. You inspire and influence lots and lots of people. That's some great purpose!

[@tusharrana5956]

🤸‍♂️Amazing vlog sir👨‍💼😊💐

[@GhostofTradition]

I've lived in the Philippines for about two and a half years now and I'm soon moving back to the US. it's very true about noticing little things that a tourist would never see that makes the US a better place to live in many ways. a couple quick examples are little things like the burocractic process is worse than in the US, customer service isn't as good and it's hard to sue people so there are scams everywhere even by legit business, you just don't feel valued as a customer in many places. I was told people always build new houses because they cannot even trust that the old houses were built properly (and this is in a country with earthquakes). that being said at least it's not the government like it is in China.

[@waterheaterservices]

Just my opinion as a American who lives in Philippines a little each year; both countries have a lot to offer the other does not. There is a reason so many of us Americans go to Philippines to live, and so many Filipinos go to the USA to live. Little things like not being able to drink tap water safely and bring your own toilet paper everywhere in Philippines makes me more grateful every day to be in the USA, the close family relationships and friendships are dearly missed in Mindanao during tourist ban.

[@davidgallen657]

True. As a foreigner myself living in the Philippines for some years now, there are things I missed doing in my own country that I can hardly do here. And one thing more, the government here takes long or doesn't at all with regards to addressing issues like reporting a neighbor for using karaoke even when it's already past midnight. That's the reason why my wife and I moved to another city.

[@estelaangeles2346]

@@davidgallen657 its very dangerous if china and india was powerful than USA in 2030 because china and india don't get along....they may start an apocalypse after 2030

[@davidgallen657]

@@estelaangeles2346 What can India do though? The people can barely even buy food and cannot afford indoor plumbing, what more starting a war.

[@zlo333]

philipines use the same system as states, don't they? they used to be colony of us

[@toniannicolari5991]

Love Laowhy86 videos so informative! What a GREAT Collab!!

[@royal1investments]

Very good conversation. I am subbed to both of these dudes for a long time. Great to see them together and only about 30 minutes from where I live south of Carlsbad, CA.

[@gordonliu3972]

I felt the same way coming back to the U.S. after living in Asia for a while. It gives you a fresh perspective on America. I loved living in Asia and love America so much more having lived in Asia. You won't understand that until you do it and I strongly encourage you to do so.

[@ktchong5800]

Of course the US is a great country to live, (well, as long as you are not poor, or Black, or both.) When people complain about America, it is not because it is an awful place to live; it is because of what the US has been doing to the rest of the world, to poor and weak countries like Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Cuba, the Banana Republics, etc., etc. For over a century, the US has, either directly or indirectly, created much of the chaos, corruptions, coups, deaths, destruction, instability, miseries, suffering and wars in most of the world, especially in Middle East, South America and Africa,( i.e., the "black" and "brown" countries.) Just look at how Africa's fate has changed after America left: after 9/11, America has mostly withdrawn to focus its attention and military resources on the Middle East. It is during this two-decade absence of America that Africa finally got a chance to develop, grow and prosper in peace. Now Africa has some of the fastest developing and growing nations in the world. Don't you forget about or overlook this: Africa is finally able to crawl out of being a "shithole" ONLY BECAUSE Europe and then America have left the continent in peace (to concentrate and fight in the Middle East.) A huge benefit of living in the US is that, while the US goes abroad to invade, occupy and destroy other countries, America itself remains to be a safe haven that is insulated from all the chaos, destruction and miseries it has been creating in and exporting to the "black" and "brown" countries in the Middle East, South America and Africa. America is able to afford its citizens the opportunities that it has deprived other countries via some very unsavory interference and interventions.

[@ktchong5800]

Simply put: China oppresses people in its own country. America oppresses people in other countries.

[@gordonliu3972]

@@ktchong5800 You are brainwashed.

[@johnc1873]

@@gordonliu3972 they see your Chinese face and you better hope the hashtag #stopasianhate doesn’t happen to your grandma in america. You’re right dude. America loves you so much that they beat the crap out of your grandparents and women

[@thatdude123]

@@johnc1873 what?

[@Lightningoddestablishment5566]

Thanks so much for the positivity 😀 The internet rabbit 🐇 hole does get very dark 😌

[@sevcents]

Awesome video! Loved hearing Matt talk about something a little different and enjoyed meeting the other KZbinr. Will subscribe!

[@davidbenson2224]

Great convo, Peter & Matt!

[@kristenoliveira6645]

"Traveling is one thing, living is another." I identify with this statement so profoundly. Especially when you have to live someplace where the rights you've enjoyed all your life DO NOT EXIST. Our freedom is our greatest strength, perhaps more people would appreciate it of they spent some time living without it. Great work Peter!

[@Jaapst]

Freedom is dying in us clearly

[@Jaapst]

Because of the lockdowns

[@Jaapst]

Jabs

[@HeeH8Mee]

oh dangs, Matt and Peter collab. Been following Matt for awhile.

[@midliferising]

Good to see this collab! I have seen a lot about China through Laowhy86.

[@MrBaderzone]

Wow! Awesome, love both of you guys. Keep up the great work.

[@alnaseri3622]

This exactly what I have been telling people, especially the ones who complain all the time about this country. go and try to live the same life you have here aboard. trust me 6-month max and you will be the first one boarding that plane coming back here. I'm from the Middle East and I fleed the authoritarian government where they never even heard of human rights. Always be thankful for what you got here. and there are always better ways to make things better. God bless this country U.S.A.

[@johndoe3788]

Nah I'd gladly leave the USA. Just pay for my ticket and I'll go.

[@maartensskichannel7133]

@@johndoe3788 as long as you don't come to my country

[@villian99918]

The only reason I'm "complaining" is that the government no longer has the people as a interest and its only for themselves

[@casbee9610]

It completely depends on where you go to. I could not imagine living in the US. There are few countries I would move to. Neither US nor middle east are on my list.

[@pvnlouie]

@@casbee9610 Just curious, where do you call home now?

[@daxx77m]

I'd say more Americans should have this kind of perspective to understand what they have and what they take for granted at home.

[@jaynestag95]

I love the way you show us and talk about the good things. You've met some really amazing people.😊 I been enjoying all the cultures and people. My favourite channel.😊

[@repost2563]

To good to be real, peter and matt

[@juliusblah499]

I'm from Shillong, India I feel freedom and democracy is like the air that we breathe.

[@angelinaorona]

Thank you for this video!

[@margotbw4660]

My worlds are colliding... in a good way!! Thank you both, great interview!

[@adamschroering741]

People need start being grateful on how good we really have it! 😎🇺🇸

[@job999]

Give it a couple weeks

[@kinhason46]

Greed runs too strong man, I spent my lifetime as a manufacturer in California and Arizona. Americans and other folks want cheap goods... many of you guys put many types of our manufacturers under the bus, because you buy cheap, put your brothers & sisters out of a job. Now you want to boycott, well your parents and biz like Walmart have no pledge to American values ! Wonder why because of the love of "stuff"! Cheaper labor, materials etc. ALL OF US ARE CONSUMERS AND EMPLOYEES like having a split personality...buy cheaper than made in USA, and force sourcing overseas, or spend for automation to compete or closing of biz. How we probably can't defend ourselves as previously. CHINA's regime has no intention of having its folks have their ideas of freedom. What did China do when against its own people. Making nice North Korea's defender, Communist China! I traded with Chinese living in Hong Kong, India, Vietnam for some raw materials for 30 plus years, visited China numerous times. Our trade policies often backfire, thinking democracy will come to China as it prospers. 800,000,000 million out of poverty in a generation while USA is almost violently polarized. Talking politics is FREEDOM, being so polite will be destruction in the long run. I was the president of my industry's manufacturing association. I do talk the talk and walk the walk.

[@Eltoro33]

The media is BS they project that we all hate each other all different races When an actuality we all work together we all live together we all love one another That's the reality there are handfuls of groups in every race and color that are trying to divide us but there's not enough of them to do that But that's who the media harps on interviews talks to because they're disgusting.

[@kinhason46]

@@Eltoro33 There's money in dividing us, not uniting us yes...Murdock's Australian based empire newspapers, TV stations, bring anti science views sorta like the Church did in the Middle Ages etc

[@salsa564]

I appreciate America for what it is, but it doesn’t mean I see only the good about it and it doesn’t mean I can’t criticize it. There are so many things to resent about the states; we have a problem with infrastructure, education, poverty, homelessness, mental health, gun violence, incarceration, etc.

[@nishitgautam5524]

Laowhy's story has taught me value the little freedom my country has left more.

[@mortarriding3913]

He's a propagandist, and a liar.

[@user-th1rh2ow1i]

here comes the 50 cents army😂

[@vincentczz]

Quick hide Saddam is coming back from the dead with fake wmd!!

[@legacyempire1071]

Great discussion, hooked on your channel , thank you 🙏🏻

[@chriper77]

I've subscribed to laowhy for a while, and he has really good content. I never knew about Peter Santanello until this video but I'll definitely be subscribing!

[@spicyf]

European here lived in many western European countries yet have never found a city that was like St Louis. I feel for the locals. You can say they have a chance to break the cycle but school education isn't everything, social education is also important.

[@ronaldmitchell3665]

Social education IS work ethic: dont confuse...

[@whereswaldo5740]

They are the same now. That’s why it is the way it is.