The Middle Finger Aimed at Italy

[@MyNamesChai]

still one of the goats on this website, thank you man

[@RareEarthSeries]

appreciate it, that means a lot

[@raimonestanol8234]

@@RareEarthSeries Don't you think we are pushed to neoliberalism and the believe that the government is the enemy lately? Specially on KZbin. I despair at how people buy into it instead of discussing about how to regain control of the government again to use it rightly. Well, I believe as of now governments are hijacked by the psycho-rich class, that's why they are so terrible, but they used to be better, and just disempowering governments will mean more abusive practices by big companies. Just thought it could be material for a video, how KZbin is becoming the new manipulation program the TV had become, through manipulative channels, bots, algorithms...

[@Alsatiagent]

@@raimonestanol8234 No hijacking is required. Media outlets that many view as liberal and leftist are in fact quietly controlled by corporate donors and sponsors. My leader in Canada did not attend a vote that would have increased the taxes of those who made over $20 million by a tiny percentage. Note the first $20 million would have remained unmolested by this increase. And this is why companies have embraced the pseudo-woke neo-liberal politics of Justin Trudeau. It hurts their bottom line not a bit.

[@raimonestanol8234]

@@Alsatiagent That's just another example of the "hijacking" I'm talking about, the rich mandate policy through their companies lobbying congress, but also tightly manufacturing public opinion through media. They not only pay for TV and press now, they are on KZbin as well! Even KZbin itself is using its algorithms to closely direct our thoughts!

[@zxera9702]

What's your name?

[@berrim26]

Everyone was asking, "Who is Italy?" No one ever asks, "how is italy?"

[@jurtra9090]

More importantly, "Why is Italy?"

[@sandernorvag7616]

"What is Italy?"

[@glidercoach]

We're in lockdown again. The virus has been around for over a year and we can't figure out how to deal with it. Shut the economy for a few extra deaths. What will they do in a real emergency?

[@asdkotable]

@@glidercoach if a pandemic isn't a real emergency, then what is?

[@prs_81]

@@glidercoach yeah just "a few deaths" quit bitching, please.

[@sDuAvTaTjAe]

Glad to see my favourite KZbin channel isn't dead

[@randomtinypotatocried]

@@JesusFriedChrist It's not like there's a pandemic going on or anything

[@filipk8483]

@@JesusFriedChrist agree

[@Farmeraap]

@@Jeremytaft99 Has the thought ever crossed your mind that the reason the death rate isn't much higher than other diseases is because of those measures? You bunch really are the cream of the crop aren't you

[@b.griffin317]

Don't count your chickens too soon.

[@hypermiraclepositivegirl2415]

@@Jeremytaft99 Is by lying in the examples you gave is how you're trying to convince others to be skeptical? You're literally watching a video of Italy, the perfect contradiction to your first example, and the second one is not even a sound argument, masks don't work because people can't buy good ones? Atleast try to make scientifical ambiguous claims so that one actually can't call you out for it instead of flat out objectively false statements.

[@dansv1]

The sculpture’s name, L.O.V.E. is officially an acronym standing for liberta, odio, vendetta, and eternita, translated to ‘freedom, hate, revenge, and eternity.’

[@Shivam-br5bk]

Damn after all this time king is back with a middle finger

[@justacomment8773]

Kinda rude ngl xD

[@Shivam-br5bk]

@@justacomment8773 it was ment to be sarcastic.

[@LilDroidBlue]

I was just going through my subscriptions today and changing which ones I get notified on my phone for. For some reason this channel was set to custom instead of all. Anyways, I changed it and then about 20 minutes later I got the notification for this vid. One of the best channels on KZbin. Educational or otherwise

[@anentiresleeveoforeos2087]

@@JesusFriedChrist Fascist detected.

[@TheLuckyluc555]

this made me laugh quite hard

[@amedeolivio534]

as an italian, thank you, the story that you told was perfect, nearly brought tears in my eyes

[@marcomammuth9536]

Ma non ha detto niente. Che storia? Dal mio punto di vista ha solo paragonato la situazione odierna dell'America a quella del nostro primo dopo guerra.

[@FAB1150]

@@marcomammuth9536 quello è tipo 1/4 del video, se non un po' meno.

[@marcomammuth9536]

@@FAB1150 secondo me è il contrario, Quello che ho detto è 3\4 e la statuina e la nonnina sono di contorno. È un video che parla di problemi sociali americani e usa la statua come mezzo narrativo. Sicuramente non è il contenuto che ha fatto scendere la lacrimuccia a Doggo. Probabilmente sarà stata la musica e l'ambientazione in italia

[@baguette4177]

AhhhhHhHHHHhHH I can't understand reeeeee

[@freedomordeath89]

Ha detto un sacco di cazzate populiste di sinistra...che non sono meglio del populismo di destra...davvero pensi che il problema dell'Italia sia stata la borsa e il libero mercato? Siamo il paese più a sinistra dell'Europa occidentale...se il problema fosse il capitalismo dovremmo essere meglio del Nord Europa. Invece i paesi piu capitalisti sono quelli che se la passano meglio. In america va di moda essere finti rivoluzionari di questi tempi. Andranno a sbattere contro un muro come ci siamo andati noi.

[@CarthagoMike]

I was not expecting a physical middle finger statue.

[@DrOtto-sx7cp]

"Ciao bella ciao ciao ciao" 😉😎

[@sebastianradakovits]

How did you manage to avoid the thumbnail?

[@xbmpr]

Yea I didn’t see the thumbnail either I thought it was more metaphorical lol

[@A.A.T.S]

Erm how did you miss the thumbnail

[@wowmao]

patiently waiting for more amazing content

[@techport1357]

Hey it’s the funny Balkan guy! Make an “Welcome to Italy” video bro

[@OverlordBoson]

“It is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.” - Gandalf

[@IRosamelia]

here, have a like and a heart

[@goatskin4487]

Really using media as some kind of ijspirational meanigful quote.

[@ccclll987]

@@goatskin4487 that's literally the writing on one of the most important British novelist and poet. It's not "media". It's the opposite.

[@hamishwhitehenderson5197]

@@ccclll987 How much of any other "most important British novelist and poet" have you read? Maugham? Le Carre? Amis? Chaucer? Or is it just Tolkien, CS Lewis and perhaps Charles Dickens? the ones you've heard of.

[@julanrios548]

This is literally one of the best KZbin channels it makes me angry that these videos don’t get millions

[@RareEarthSeries]

Appreciate you dude

[@julanrios548]

@@RareEarthSeries no problem I appreciate all the work that goes into these videos

[@RevShifty]

@@RareEarthSeries For whatever it might be worth, I share your videos with anyone and everyone I think may appreciate them, and I have felt like I really had no other choice since I found you. You are a truly wonderful storyteller that has the rare gift of being able to humanize both the fantastical and the seemingly absurd (demons that were blamed for pregnancy, how a centuries old card game helped create Nintendo, etc), that somehow promotes both a deeper understanding and empathy in equal measure while doing it. And you do it in a way that almost feels conversational. It doesn't feel like a documentary, or even a video, as much as it almost feels like I randomly bumped into a friend of a friend on the street while running errands and I simply couldn't get enough of what they were saying. I wish my reach were longer, just so I could share these videos further. I know this couldn't have been the easiest project to work with through the last year plus, but I hope you continue to tell these stories in the way only you can. You and your team have put something together that I couldn't imagine finding anywhere else, that could give them the same emotional impact and production style you do. Thanks for all you and your team do, and I really wish you all the best of luck for an even brighter future.

[@salzen6283]

my friend the good shit was and is never for the Millions, its an exclusive gift you get to Notice if you are awake. and please don't feel exclusive or better that anyone! Awake in a world of Zombies is almost a curse.

[@salzen6283]

@@RareEarthSeries you Rock the Kasbah as Usual cheers!

[@victorlandim6117]

I felt this one really hard and I'm not even Italian. Seems like the sentiment of being left out by the people in power is universal these days. Really happy to see new content from this channel, even if this one was more on the depressing side.

[@meowtherainbowx4163]

My favorite like was “Your government can’t agree on anything, but they immediately agree to bail THEM out.” Is there a country out there that doesn’t have this problem? It’s so hard to divorce corruption from politics that it feels like a fool’s errand.

[@reubs]

It is a crime that this doesn't have more views, great vid Evan you got my sub

[@wallace7691]

My policy is to stay educated about what's going on, vote for what I think is right, advocate for change for the better and try not to get overwhelmed with the enormity of it all. It's all you really can do as a normal person.

[@RareEarthSeries]

Good policy, I appreciate your realism

[@spugintrntl]

I try to do that too, but I haven't figured out a way to keep from getting overwhelmed that doesn't involve cutting myself off from everything around me (though admittedly, watching videos like this does help somewhat). If you've got that bit figured out, please let me know...

[@KaiserMattTygore927]

Haven't really seen any trustworthy politicians as of late. :/

[@LilDroidBlue]

I agree wholeheartedly Wallace. It really is an one can do. To do what you are capable of that you think is right. I eat vegan, I do my best to avoid things made in sweatshops, I practice pacifism except in cases of self-defense. When I learn of a word or phrase being hurtful towards a group of people I make myself stop saying it. For instance, I'm gay, and yes, it does hurt when people use the word f@ggot or say something is gay when they mean it's stupid or that they don't like it. I've had it done and I know how it feels and I don't want anyone else to feel that way. Those are just a few examples... But all anyone can do is just try their best to do what they think they can to make the world better. Even just a tiny bit. Much love to all of you ✌️

[@spugintrntl]

@Ross Outdoors that's pretty much how I feel. I've been off Facebook alone for at least a couple years now and that's helped a lot. But I can't escape the feeling that I can't hide forever. Being informed is painful but valuable. I have yet to find the right balance.

[@jaywarshawsky9124]

I'm going to be applying to grad schools for journalism in about two years. You're the reason why. Thank you.

[@RareEarthSeries]

Journalism is a personality, not a career. I'm sure if you can figure that part out you're going to change the world Jay. Thanks for the cool comment

[@IRosamelia]

why do you need to go to school to become a reporter? As far as I can see it's the daredevils and the beauty queens getting all the jobs

[@RareEarthSeries]

@@IRosamelia generally a reporter isn't a journalist they're a talking head to say things originally found and detailed by a journalist

[@IRosamelia]

@@RareEarthSeries ah okay, so Evan is the talking head of Rare Earth channel, duly noted :P

[@GlatHjerne]

@@JesusFriedChrist this video actually made you so mad, yet from all your other comments I can tell you're an ignorant rightoid.

[@kauboj1234567890]

This is one of the strongest message that u ever send,its not about Italy only,its about every country.We are here just to work and die.

[@IRosamelia]

yet I'm alive and unemployed :P It's a survival strategy

[@kauboj1234567890]

@@IRosamelia yeah i know a lot of people now unemployed,and they are surviving

[@dalstein3708]

I don't agree that "we are here just to work and die." It's true that many people have been ground up in the machinations of the powerful. You can close your eyes and hope that you are not one of those, and escape the wheels of the machine. You can become one of those wheels, if you think it serves you personally. Or you can try to throw a spanner in the machine. It's your choice.

[@kauboj1234567890]

@@dalstein3708 now im reeding my comment,and it sound so sad,specially last part,yeah i agree with u,its not everthing sad,i was just referring on something else and now i cant even remember on what

[@V.o.i.d.v]

@@kauboj1234567890 Sounds like Capitalism? I mean, the system does compell us to do just that. But as another person has already stated, you do have limited say in whether to take part in the system or not. Emphasis on limited, as it's dependent on too many factors to list.

[@Diskhate]

Born, raised, and living in Milan .. this video made me almost cry more than once over it's duration. The words mixed with all the places i walk about every single day touched me deeply. Cheers to you all, from Italy .. please don't forget that the real fascism isn't necessarily a black shirt, a fez and ancient roman symbolisms. To quote one of my favorite sayings that a friend from Florida taught me: "If fascism ever comes to america, it will be wrapped in the flag, and holding a cross"

[@dieltolo6112]

Now I am crying, thank you for this video, to the one who wrote and the one who voiced, as a Brazilian who does not see himself as Brazil, I am crying.

[@ars85202]

Não sei se é o primeiro vídeo q vc vê desse canal, mas se for vale a pena vc ver os outros. Nação, democracia e liberdade são temas recorrentes e ver os vários países que o Evan Hadfield percorre te ajuda a aumentar a visão de mundo

[@dieltolo6112]

@@ars85202 Sou um fã, tem uns que simplesmente não há como resistir de tão bons, principalmente O alienígena em Metevideo, Albânia, A Outra Coréia do Norte e A Inegável Dor de Embriagar-se, Mas esse, esse me fez chorar, pois assim como ele, eu não consigo achar uma resposta a não ser o tempo, esperar o ciclo virar, e essa, se for a única resposta, será uma resposta dolorosa

[@ars85202]

@@dieltolo6112 o que me faz chorar toda vez é o The War Against Mutilation, que fala da Edna Adan. Por alguma razão, sempre que eu vejo aquele vídeo eu choro, e eu n sou de chorar

[@dieltolo6112]

@@ars85202 Esse é bom tb, entretanto A Serie dos Balcãs é ainda a que mais me dói, apesar de tudo, a mutilação não é uma cultura tão presente aqui, mas a divisão dos Balcãs e o fim sangrento de suas infinitas minorias é algo que eu vejo cada vez mais relevante em nosso país

[@ars85202]

@@dieltolo6112 você tem um ponto, mas o da Edna Adan ainda é o que mais me toca e eu não sei dizer exatamente o porquê

[@TsukiraLuna]

The video has ended.... There is silence. There is something here I find difficult to bring into words. But it feels wrong to just click away and move on.

[@95tekki]

As an Italian living in Milan, seeing this statue quite often, thank you for this video, this rant. It was beautiful

[@ludovicomorara5592]

As an Italian, a Milanese, I would really love to feel I belong to something, to feel proud of my country. In 2021, like in 1921, it is a real challenge. Back in the days that bald guy tried to achieve this through violence, today we're trying with middle fingers. The statue's name is L.O.V.E., it is an acronym for the italian words "Liberty, hatred, revenge, eternity"

[@cows543]

This is easily one of the best videos I’ve ever watched, you said so little and yet so much it’s awesome

[@StaticImage]

Said so little? He kind of said a lot...

[@awerellwv]

guys i'm in tears, i would love to hug you and Francesco. thank you for this true picture of Italy

[@Cyssane]

Yes, I felt the same way (except for the tears part, but I'm deeply moved). Have some more virtual hugs.

[@Flugmorph]

rare earth is back, more powerful than ever.

[@Flugmorph]

@@JesusFriedChrist I think you didn't get the point of the video at all if that's your take-away lol

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

@@JesusFriedChrist you missed the point of the video, didn't you?

[@bennylofgren3208]

key_v Our friend JFC here has been spreading his right-wing extremist hatred in just about every comment thread on this video. Of course, he has nothing substantial to say, he is just one more fearful little person that sees his “way of life” slowly being eroded away for a better, more humane and inclusive, world. Unfortunately he doesn’t like change, doesn’t want to change and as he finds himself not fitting comfortably into the world anymore, he lashes out in fear. Nobody taught him that boys can cry too.

[@RahulsYTC]

This video has some of the most criminally underrated views on this platform. You deserve a bigger voice, Evan. The internet, for all its glory and cool stuff, is still immature.

[@veryexciteddog963]

that rant was potent. every single word of it.

[@freedomordeath89]

And it's 90% bullshit rhetorics...taking 1920s italy as an example ...but then he forgets to LEARN that the populism he preaches its what caused the disaster that happened in Italy...

[@johnl.7754]

The problem is that the poor/rural ethnic majority in most countries I’ve been to almost always favors a strong nationalist leader from either the right or left even if they brought nothing good for them.

[@freedomordeath89]

@@johnl.7754 Exactly, populism is always bad. But it's easy to fall into a populist rhetoric. It's romantic and appealing. And that's why I don't like this video. First he criticized Fascist populists...then he praises left wing anticapitalist populism? Wtf? And he repeats the usual memes about bailouts (which are actually done to save common people's savings and the economy and not for the "evil bankers") and about the "inequality" (which is another lie, you cna't compare the life of a medieval paesant to a modern mc donald worker and CLAIM that the mc donald worker has a worse life because the difference in wage between him and is boss is greater than the one between the medieval farmer and the lord...that's bs...I prefer 100 times being a mc donald worker.

[@grmpEqweer]

@@freedomordeath89 IMO, false populism. The people actually gaining broad democratic control and doing the mundane business of making life better? Investing in the people and in long term developments? That's real populism. Fascism and authoritarianism isn't sustainable, it collapses rapidly.

[@AndrewGeierMelons]

@@freedomordeath89 - I think you miss his point. I think you're trying to imply that Evan has taken a political side, instead of just kinda showing how frustrated the world is with the elites in general. He's not trying to convince you of anything. He's telling words about a statue that someone built out of frustration. He captures emotion and retells it, recontextualising the emotion so everyone can understand. This is a guy who made North Korea look beautiful, and made a Polynesian island paradise look hateful and horrible for a genocide of long ago. He's not making a point. At the end of the video, he tells us all not to take his word, and do our own research.

[@C4ptainnInsano]

Saw you on Forehead Fables and this is the first video I pull up and watch. Damn dude, I’m subscribed.

[@SkodaZek]

One of the best videos I have ever seen on the platform, and I've been here since the beginning. You and your father are among the finest. Coming from a fellow Canadian, this video helped me break my mother from Fox News and all that goes with watching only that single media apparatus. Thank you.

[@TheFragrantClerk]

This video IS that good. Came to the comments with the same thought as you and I’m going to be sharing this video with anybody and everyone. Glad your Mom is shifting into the light.

[@glens18account]

One of the best videos I have every watched. thank you.

[@RobExNihilo]

It's 2021 and Rare Earth still got me crying over rocks. And I wouldn't have it any other way. Welcome back. Edit: Don't bother looking at any replies. Keep scrolling. It's a complete cesspool. Just a bunch of facists and fascism enablers ineptly trying (and failing) to explain why they aren't the Real Fascists™.

[@Neillan]

Sadly it's quite the hollow comeback. Really used to love this channel, all for that to be pissed away with one terrible, manipulative, weakly structured, factually incorrect, poorly produced political drivel. They used to do this sometimes, now it's going to be coming back in force. With the added bonus of them thinking they're God's great gift to this world and talking down to/attacking everyone who does not agree with their flawed stance. I do say, like *fascists*.

[@venge1894]

@@Neillan I agree. I noticed in recent years the videos having occasional political jabs, at increasing intervals. Some topics the channel covers requires the context of the era's politcal environment, but trying to make stretches to compare those to some of today's politcal environments is silly and polsrizing to some viewers. This channel's best content was when it apolitcal, detached, and purely educational in nature.

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

@@Neillan You may find anti-fascism offensive, but I suggest you might want to take a good, long, hard look at yourself and ask why YOU dislike ANTI-fascism, rather than being upset that THEY point out and criticize the return of fascism.

[@aegiltech]

@@Neillan I'm interested in what you think its supposedly getting at. Personally, I think you might be missing the point, and can be summarised with. " How to solve the rot of our societies is to use our hands for more than just complaining, we may not be able to solve nation size issues on our own, but we are all part of a local community. People need healthcare, food, shelter and a purpose, it doesn't have to come from the government, it doesnt have to reach everybody, but everytime it happens things get that much better. Ideology always loses to reality eventually, history is pretty clear on that, there is no such thing as divine right (monarchy), no first amongst equals (communism) ever ended poverty, wealth simply doesn't trickle down (capitalism). But some people will always want a simple answer (facism), a way to feel invested, whether its real or not." Evan is pretty clear that regardless of the current defining political ideology, the common lose out, forced into things like wars and yawning inequality from an elite that increasingly doesn't give a shit about their fellow man. And if thats what you call political, I'm terrified that you are allowed to vote in the first place.

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

@Razer Von 😂😂😂😂 If you think THIS is Fascist, you might want to look in the mirror, friend.😉

[@jerichostevens2711]

"It's called the America dream, because you have to be asleep to believe in it"

[@ttaibe]

It isn't just The US.

[@backwoodsjunkie08]

Amen. The usa is now a joke. As an american, im a patriot. But im not proud of my government

[@nilesbutler8638]

May he rest in peace. We could have profited from him for decades longer.

[@freedomordeath89]

Yeah cuz the USA are clearly such a bad place to live in..that's why 95% of the rest of the planet would LOVE to have a green card...me included -_- you americans have no clue how bad things are out here. If you think it's so bad, sponsor me for a green card and I'll sponsor you for a Italian citizenship card....wanna do it?

[@backwoodsjunkie08]

@@freedomordeath89 pleas elaborate, ehats it like in your country? Give us some pros and cons. Im always up for learning about different countries

[@davidberrueco2]

It doesn't get more raw and honest than this guys

[@ottodidakt3069]

so true !

[@alessandrorona6205]

@@JesusFriedChrist so from where it comes? Plese enlight us.

[@alessandrorona6205]

@@JesusFriedChrist have you ever red Umberto Eco? He make a pretty good identikit of fascism. Also I wouldn't search the truth into the world of who enforce it. Usually they add bells and whistles.

[@alessandrorona6205]

Just another thing: pretending that Fascism do not come from the right is pretty ridicolous. Pretty much everyone that ever endorsed Fascists and Fascism come from the right. They alwais opposed the socialists and socialism while preying on the unstisfation of the masses.

[@TheBlueMeanie]

This is one of the most powerful videos on KZbin. god I love this channel. thank you!

[@debyjones3948]

Been following you for years now. And I always loved your personal approach to your videos and this one just feels the most personal of alll... love it.

[@AceCmbatguy25]

I can't wait for your next content, i hope all is good in your life man 💪

[@whatthereq]

This video is honestly a masterpiece. With the brazilian elections coming up I think this video should be seen by as many of my compatriots as possible. It would be amazing if it had portuguese captions and I'd be very happy to help with that. FYI I love your work and the passion you have for it, keep it up mate.

[@shivamaruthireddy4721]

An absolute beauty! Please come back with more

[@jensmoellenhoff]

You could easily replace "Italy" with "Germany" here. Thank you so much for that video!

[@DrOtto-sx7cp]

... heute ist es die ganze welt. 🙏🌹

[@garret1930]

Italy's descent into facism is more appropriate, because of the middle finger and because it is less told on this side of the Atlantic.

[@nagak112]

Or India

[@DrOtto-sx7cp]

@Itsme Alex ... yep ... Germany lost ... facsist won.

[@DrOtto-sx7cp]

@@nagak112 0m mani padme um ! 🙏🌹🇮🇳

[@guatemalantomcat]

It was really tough accepting how much of 1920s italy reflects most working class people's lives right now in America.

[@speedking92]

Holy shit what a return worth the wait for. incredibly beautiful video. every part about it is gorgeous.

[@teabagmcpick889]

I only discovered this channel today & already I've seen a few videos that would count among the very best I've ever seen.

[@tipodue]

A solid example of why this is one of my favorite channels.

[@leevancleef553]

Poetry? A rant? Both? So glad you're back with possibly your best work. Although i did miss seeing you on screen.

[@jollytitan5749]

Honestly... this is probably one of the most impactful things I've ever seen on KZbin. The absolute quality is stellar. Good work my dude.

[@PurpleCh4lk]

Holy shit, this may be the best bit you've ever made.

[@williamraptor7250]

As a half Italian half American, I really need to thank you for this.

[@GodlessVoice]

Your gift is empathy. Never forget that.

[@Vlakc]

"You will never feel like [insert country] if all you ever do is tell it to go f*ck itself" Truly words to live by, I'm not Italian but I couldn't agree more with that statement. I'm so glad that you're still making videos. Keep up the good work.

[@Zedigan]

As the saying(s) go: Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeated it, and what we learn from history is that people don't learn from history. I love that you mentioned that although "putting up the finger " is cathartic, it doesn't really fix the problems. We can't entirely rely on the governmental powers to change, we need to be the change we want to see. We need to do what we can, where we can, even if its only a little bit.

[@catthefanatic5551]

bro to anyone reading this who might’ve left the comments section on “newest” instead, there’s a few lil babies that keep repeating in the comments, I’m so happy to see another upload from this channel, I always binge it!

[@bogdanbu9566]

We need you to make more videos! It is rare to see material like the one you produce! Quality is a rare thing on youtube !!!

[@jesses7507]

I didn't realize how much your thoughtful prose was missed. Thank you to everyone behind Rare Earth

[@anameglass1607]

Nice to see you guys back. Thanks for make videos like this as always.

[@Nono-hk3is]

Thank you for this, and my deepest condolences to Francesco.

[@troyhunter5319]

Thank you, nice to hear from you!

[@jinho998]

What a powerful video - thank you making this.

[@soulcleaner3578]

2021 and Rare Earth is still the best thing on KZbin.

[@michelangelomissoni945]

Bravo!! Italy is a modern phenomenon, a bridge between worlds, the place where all currents of the west and Mediterranean end up eventually. She will never know her self until she accepts that her diversity is her strength and abandons her search for cultural homogeneity. After unification the socially liberal Massimo d'Azeglio said, "L'Italia è fatta. Restano da fare gli italiani", aka "We have made Italy. Now we must make Italians."

[@rosstopher7181]

Best video you've ever made. Inspiring to action. Thank you.

[@Fandirek]

This video hits hard. And I'm neither Italian nor American.

[@Fandirek]

@@JesusFriedChrist And why would you assume so?

[@martyhalloway7935]

@@Fandirek Well its more than Italy or America. Lots of these political Ideals seem to be growing globally.

[@Fandirek]

​@@martyhalloway7935 Yep, my point exactly. I'm from Poland, but I see a lot of similarities in what happens across the world nowadays.

[@tyger3170]

@@Fandirek Poland is based bro... You have seen both sides of the political spectrum, I would assume people there would have a more balanced view.

[@alexandrep.-morin3897]

@@tyger3170 nope. You think they wouldve but they just baned abortion because they believe its against catholic tradition which the polish are very keen on. Also, they are very nationalistic to the point of being basically nazi

[@fromthebackseat4865]

This is maybe one of the greatest KZbin videos I’ve ever seen. Great job, rare earth.

[@fromthebackseat4865]

Except for the Russian guy cannon balling on the frozen lake. Don’t think anything can beat that.

[@killiankillz]

I'm so happy you are back, and what a way to do so. RIP Gieslda

[@philiphicks1273]

Welcome back Evan. (And Francesco) I appreciate how challenging it is to research and find good footage when you can’t travel. You are a bright light in dark times.

[@fy1727]

Yes! Italia! I'm very glad you're back my dudes!

[@TheJKDragon]

I still dont know what to write but I feel like I want to say thank you. I am from Germany but this vid shares some universal wisdom I really do appreciate in this chaotic time. Be kind to eachother, thats the only way to break the cycle of getting overwhelmed by your emotions or the actions of others.

[@indianhistorybuff]

Can't believe I've actually been to/seen a place you're covering

[@IRosamelia]

I went to Milan once and nobody told me of the middle finger plaza :(

[@indianhistorybuff]

@@IRosamelia luckily I did a walking tour which took us there

[@Ni999]

We all have.

[@hydrolifetech7911]

I hope you get to rid yourselves of the fascist who is India's Prime Minister and the fascism he has brewed in the biggest democracy in the world(I am assuming you are an Indian).

[@tyger3170]

@@hydrolifetech7911 he isn't fascist 🤦

[@daviderenda9211]

I subscribed to this channel ages ago because my little nephew was obsessed with your father playing space oddity and I come back to experience one of the most intense videos I've ever seen. I don't know what to say except thank you, this really resonated with me

[@kaplanbahadir2301]

Man does his tired and angry tone sound so good. Really good video.

[@Kabcr]

RIP Giselda, you wonderful and amazing woman, you will be missed.

[@TomTomTom666]

That was amazing. As always your words are very powerful. Thank you.

[@fableagain]

Beautiful video as always

[@TomTomTom666]

I'm so happy to hear your voice again. 🙏🙏🙏

[@jermasus]

This channel is a rare treat, from badass astronaut dad to underrated journalist son.

[@ThomasParis]

Thanks for another great episode. Sorry for Francesco's loss. This was a great tribute. I'm sure she would be proud.

[@juststardust8103]

We needed this. I'm glad to see this video.

[@RutvikPhatak]

This was so well done! Excellant narration as always and great shots too!

[@sethfarmer5870]

this video deserves millions of views. this is possibly the most beautiful explanation of americas political climate ive ever seen

[@meowtherainbowx4163]

“Your government can’t agree on anything, but they immediately agree to bail THEM out.” As an American, this hits hard.

[@d0a0m]

This did a wonderful job at getting me angry for all the right reasons

[@ottodidakt3069]

Damn Evan I've ever seen a 'bad' video done by you but this ... this is a masterpiece, it' powerful ! Thank You. The people who inspired it must be more than worth sitting down to share a meal with. Bless you all !

[@frien_d]

Also some corrections on italian politics: since 2008 italy technically got rid of berlusconi (though berlusconi doesn't want to admit it) and it was thanks to the 2008 crisis followed by the 2010 debt crisis: two crises he couldn't handle, although he claimed to have magic powers when it came to economic matters. The void of power after berlusconi steered the political stern, the left opposition parties where built around the idea of going against berlusconi: without this polarizing figure, they fractured on many side issues. The crowds of former berlusconi backers fractured too. Some decided to band up against immigrants, many laid dormant. Then an anti-establishment party popped up. These anti-immigrants and anti-establishment parties had populist agendas and murky programs. Then the anti-establishment party took a swift turn to the left side of the political spectrum in 2018, after two years of sharing a government with the anti-immigrants party. The COVID hit while they were in power and the anti-establishment party showed how its people were unprepared in terms of economical growth, distributing random pointless incentives that could be easily abused and leading a slow vaccination campaign that was so slow they couldn't hold their seat anymore and that lead to the current coalition government. So... we have no idea right now if italy's going fascist or just bonkers: the right wing will probably win the next elections but that's just because they were not the ones imposing the big lockdowns. An easy boost they will probably squander, because right now, there really isn't anybody in the right wing parties who's percieved as an even remotely serious administrator. The left wing parties... they are still quarrelling about what to do with themselves after berlusconi, sigh. But they have good politicians among them. Who they constantly double cross, betray, and derail... gonna be an hell of a ride.

[@IndicatedGoodLife]

This video made me figure out that I would rather die as a filthy deserteur in some gulag then participate in some pointless war. But Im happy that I will probably never have to make that choice in times of modern warfare anyway.

[@timelord5055]

That just seems like a meaningless death to prefer. War is a terrible thing yes, but wouldn't you rather feel a small bit like you went down doing something "right"?

[@PaulLemars01]

@@timelord5055 Ask the dead men of Vietnam or Iraq or Afghanistan or Yugoslavia or Northern Ireland. Oh that's right, you can't. Maybe if the men who caused the war were at the head of the charge I might feel differently. But they never are, are they?

[@timelord5055]

@@PaulLemars01 so you'd rather die in some prison camp in the cold? I'd rather be remembered as a warrior than a statistic even if it meant nothing in the end.

[@Camaleonte9087]

What's so special in being a "warrior" is murdering so appealing?

[@timelord5055]

@@Camaleonte9087 it's not a muder if the other bastard is shooting right back

[@Tyedyeshyguy]

I love how you make information poetry.

[@Lucky_Lucas_]

Good to be back. Fantastico video! :)

[@loganrees4521]

True art and made so elegantly. Good to hear back from you Rare Earth, your my favorite channel!

[@addicted2caffeine]

wow. just wow . you have a way of giving goose bumps when you talk. so deep and meaningful.

[@andrewsummerour3692]

All your videos, no matter how much emotional they’re supposed to be, invoke such emotion in the viewer it’s incredible

[@lorenzoputignano8829]

I think it must be stated what the statute really represents. It is not a middle finger, it is a hand giving a Roman salute with its fingers cut off so that it looks like a middle finger. It is giving the finger not to Italy, but to the corrupt system which enabled Mussolini to get power. This completely destroys the metaphor in my opinion, as the statue can no longer be seen as a way to say "fuck you" to one's own country. Secondly, Mussolini's rise to power has been probably oversimplified by a lot, but that is understandable given the video format, and the general analogy with Trump still stands.

[@dansv1]

That explains why the palm side of the hand is toward the stock exchange. If it was just the middle finger gesture, it would be rotated 180°.

[@darinsingleton3553]

"The problem with history repeating itself .. is that it keeps getting more expensive each time."

[@DrHotelMario]

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.' To this day, especially in times of 'disaster,' I remember my mother's words, and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers--so many caring people in this world." -Fred Rogers

[@edwardgillelad]

Brilliant piece.

[@TomTomTom666]

We missed you man, where have you been ?. Please Please keep uploading. You are the best KZbin channel ❤♥💕

[@Jest]

A pandemic happened. Makes a travel show hard.

[@ChiefPaddy]

If you have twitter you can follow Evan on there, he's fairly active

[@TomTomTom666]

@@ChiefPaddy thank you brother. Unfortunately I don't do twitter or Facebook anymore,. I appreciate your kindness.

[@Neillan]

@@TomTomTom666 Smart. Verrry Smart.

[@fishgoboom3098]

One of the greatest videos on this website, thank you.

[@TheBanana93]

Man I forgot just how much I fucking love this channel! I hope we get more soon!

[@Qigate]

I love these essays.... some of the most powerful thoughts and words on the internet.

[@n1k0n_]

Needed this!

[@andrewmancini46]

This is easily the best video on all of KZbin. Amazing work

[@HansStrijker]

Holy shit Evan, I'm used to your docus being blown-away material, but this might be one of your strongest! Welcome back, and what an entry again! Thanks!

[@MONTANI12]

Italy was really on a unified state for 30 or so years before ww2, the "national" language was only spoken by a few higher ups, many provinces spoke ancient tongue or their own reginal dialect. The question of who is Italy rings must ring hard for those who had any connection to such times.

[@m.streicher8286]

We need you back bro!!

[@deadclawww3108]

Still one of the goats in this website, thank you man