Where the U.S. Hides its Secrets

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2020
  • How the US invented a country in Africa to hide its secrets
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  • @johnnyharris
    @johnnyharris  3 роки тому +4728

    Hey there everyone. This was a wild one to work on. there's so much more i want to tell about the global economy and the realities of international business. Lots more to come.
    It's rare that a sponsor specifically wants to be a part of a deep dive video like this. so I'm grateful for Fully. Also super grateful for all of you who come to these videos with a desire to LEARN. this is heavy stuff. Not always easy to understand. But you are here, watching a 19 minute video on UA-cam. It's super awesome that you care about this. Thanks for being here.

    • @None-do2qn
      @None-do2qn 3 роки тому +26

      Np 👍. Thanks for providing good and high quality videos! Especially the MAP one! ❤️

    • @gorrium5027
      @gorrium5027 3 роки тому +11

      China: interesting, to bad I already knew about it

    • @fbi9484
      @fbi9484 3 роки тому +8

      Tax haven more like HentaiHaven

    • @Feefa99
      @Feefa99 3 роки тому +6

      Someone should end financial loophole like this one

    • @deepalia1888
      @deepalia1888 3 роки тому +5

      Hi Johnny,
      I saved a video you uploaded a few weeks ago and maybe you deleted it. It’s something I really looked forward to watching, is there any chance you might upload it again?

  • @FingeringThings
    @FingeringThings 3 роки тому +6139

    Johnny about to be on the FBI watchlist

    • @G4M1N6
      @G4M1N6 3 роки тому +235

      damn we gotta watch out for our man

    • @Sunkuvignesh
      @Sunkuvignesh 3 роки тому +61

      The Blacklist V2 😂

    • @vishnukaruppasamy2977
      @vishnukaruppasamy2977 3 роки тому +19

      69th like

    • @asnaf8546
      @asnaf8546 3 роки тому +67

      More like on the Virginian company’s hitlist

    • @obm2203
      @obm2203 3 роки тому +3

      @@vishnukaruppasamy2977 NICE

  • @tomm.r.505
    @tomm.r.505 3 роки тому +6993

    This is the 21st century journalism Im willing to pay for

  • @riverlynn6989
    @riverlynn6989 2 роки тому +198

    Johnny is seriously one of the best and most underrated journalists out there right now. Breaking boundaries.

  • @tradward
    @tradward Рік тому +16

    So if she sells sea shells on Seychelles shore then the sea shells that she sells aren't subject to tax law?

  • @PartagerCestSympa
    @PartagerCestSympa 3 роки тому +716

    PLEASE do more of these videos, it is so important !

    • @LafemmebearMusic
      @LafemmebearMusic 3 роки тому +3

      It feels so odd as a black person that we hear these stories from journalist's who don't understand our experiences and never could. I have jamaican and hatian family whove dealt with the horrors of the things the white men who run this country, have done to live so abundantly. So always being told how bad it is by a white men journalist's just never feels like anything more than a smack in the face. But white supremacy says these are the arbiters of our collective truths, it give them the power so I suppose its best the story is told rather than not at all... I suppose...

    • @darrinbradley2222
      @darrinbradley2222 3 роки тому +4

      A bunch of tangentially related events = slavery conspiracy. Got it.

    • @faustoandrade757
      @faustoandrade757 3 роки тому

      Hey there everyone. This was a wild one to work on. there's so much more i want to tell about the global economy and the realities of international business. Lots more to come.
      It's rare that a sponsor specifically wants to be a part of a deep dive video like this. so I'm grateful for Fully. Also super grateful for all of you who come to these videos with a desire to LEARN. this is heavy stuff. Not always easy to understand. But you are here, watching a 19 minute video on UA-cam. It's super awesome that you care about this. Thanks for being here.

    • @fellzer
      @fellzer 3 роки тому +1

      This is the sort of thing that leads to suicide via two shots to the head.

  • @JonathanMatias
    @JonathanMatias 3 роки тому +328

    I work for NBC and not even our top journalists can produce such powerful stories as you do. Amazing work!

    • @udkc
      @udkc 3 роки тому +10

      I agree on the quality on his work, but do you really work at NBC? Cause you might reconsider writing stuff like that under your real name? Idk.. Probably very true, but your boss might not be as happy for that comment

    • @JonathanMatias
      @JonathanMatias 3 роки тому +29

      @@udkc i do... i never mentioned for which division and location. My statement is my personal opinion and there is nothing wrong with that. I appreciate your concern.

    • @udkc
      @udkc 3 роки тому +5

      @@JonathanMatias I'm sure the statement is true. Just didn't want you to lose your job for a yt comment. But I might be exaggerating the assholeness of your boss 😂

    • @818boy
      @818boy 3 роки тому +3

      Agreed an amazingly sad truth, I'm sure some journalists have tried in the past but were influenced not to, So sad how the civil war era still affects the world today in many ways, great story!👏👍🙏🇺🇸🏡

    • @scottishemu159
      @scottishemu159 3 роки тому

      🇴🇰

  • @MaxxSkywalker
    @MaxxSkywalker 2 роки тому +70

    You were my favorite journalist from Vox. I love how you tell stories, and I'm glad you're still able to do what you love on your own channel.
    Thank you for continuing to make quality content.

  • @uw0k
    @uw0k 2 роки тому +136

    Just discovered your content and I’m overwhelmed with the amount of quality in each and every video. I hope you never put an end to this consistency!

    • @leifharmsen
      @leifharmsen Рік тому +1

      Top of the pops: the "no shampoo" video.

    • @joshuaaugustin5005
      @joshuaaugustin5005 Рік тому

      Yeah I mean it's super easy to make videos like this

    • @joshuaaugustin5005
      @joshuaaugustin5005 Рік тому

      Anyone could do it

    • @brunettimarco
      @brunettimarco Рік тому +3

      @@joshuaaugustin5005 Do it

    • @toxicrez1
      @toxicrez1 10 місяців тому +4

      @@joshuaaugustin5005 I dont see you doing it. WHERE ARE YOUR VIDEOS? I DONT SEE THEM

  • @ganjamarcin
    @ganjamarcin 3 роки тому +1088

    the fact that this is even legal is complete insanity

    • @maimainhi6086
      @maimainhi6086 3 роки тому +18

      Just be careful Johnny. You’re needed.

    • @theactivecoconut6077
      @theactivecoconut6077 3 роки тому +65

      Why would it not be legal? Its Liberia's right as a sovereign country to make attractive tax laws. The issue is that Liberia's government squandered the money. Panama also has similar laws regarding ships and is much more successful.

    • @theactivecoconut6077
      @theactivecoconut6077 3 роки тому +8

      @DavetheSlave The US didn't sell weapons to Liberia. Actually they didn't do anything in the war except guard the embassy.

    • @ammanite
      @ammanite 3 роки тому +36

      It's legal because they're the ones who write the laws

    • @Valid_YT877
      @Valid_YT877 3 роки тому +4

      @@ammanite 🎯🎯

  • @FordQuarterman
    @FordQuarterman 3 роки тому +1521

    Amazing video Johnny. The amount of time and research you put into this must’ve been overwhelming. Thank you for sharing stories like this with the world

    • @maelstrom4126
      @maelstrom4126 3 роки тому +7

      There was one week between this and his last video. He spent most of his time on editing than research, analysis or drawing objective conclusions. This is almost a tabloid-level story.

    • @avi_g
      @avi_g 3 роки тому +16

      @@maelstrom4126 I’m sure he probably works on more then one video at a time. Like in between doing research and waiting for people to get back to him with interviews etc then he can work on another video. Lol

    • @ms.rstake_1211
      @ms.rstake_1211 3 роки тому

      Facts

    • @judithtrost9071
      @judithtrost9071 3 роки тому +1

      Lamed Vav

    • @Bigdickulous
      @Bigdickulous 3 роки тому

      Don’t be so gullible

  • @Liberianstarsview
    @Liberianstarsview 2 роки тому +18

    As a Liberia, watching this makes me really sad but also, I am happy to watch this. Thank you 🙏🏽 for sharing. I’ll share with my network.

  • @MattyMcDoodle
    @MattyMcDoodle 5 місяців тому +3

    Just wanna quickly say mate, your videos are f***ing banging 👌
    Everything about them is so good to watch.
    The way you give information isn’t too complicated that as a viewer you have to really think about what you’re saying, so I can actually watch your videos and not feel like it’s hard work to follow along with what’s going on. But also, just how they’re edited is just visually pleasing to watch.
    To you and everyone on your team who puts work into making these videos, honestly, be f***ing proud because they’re top tier 👏
    Love from the UK 🇬🇧

  • @Salty_Nutella
    @Salty_Nutella 3 роки тому +1518

    Johnny Harris: *Where the U.S. Hides its Secrets*
    Edward Snowden: *Welcome to the club :)*

    • @madkhilla22
      @madkhilla22 3 роки тому +6

      Is Snowden still alive?

    • @marselo5332
      @marselo5332 3 роки тому +8

      @@madkhilla22 yeh

    • @kensurrency2564
      @kensurrency2564 3 роки тому +10

      Yeah, I was going to say “this is a potentially dangerous topic.” Powerful elites don’t like their secrets being exposed.

    • @disguisedboots
      @disguisedboots 3 роки тому +1

      this is not on edward snowdens level

    • @brettonjohansen1619
      @brettonjohansen1619 3 роки тому

      @@disguisedboots I'm sure Ed would disagree

  • @rumaniaurbina5979
    @rumaniaurbina5979 Рік тому +2

    Your research is incredible Johnny, and it keeps us informed. Thank you!! By the way your son could be an incredible journalist as his DAD!!! His question about what do the people who conduct some type of business in that building in Virginia do with all the info they receive, was so downright relevant, even though he’s still such a young little boy!!

  • @destrygriffith3972
    @destrygriffith3972 Рік тому

    I can tell you're a good person, and btw a Chomsky fan. I could see the influence (really, at the level of homage) of Prime's REQUIEM on your three part series on European conquest. And I just want to say to you and the team you're a part of: good job. Thanks for all the hard work you do. And please, by all (well, not quite ;) means, keep having all the fun you have...

  • @louiskleyn6775
    @louiskleyn6775 3 роки тому +1656

    My grandparents were diplomats in Liberia when the civil war begun there. They were miraculously saved by the American army, but they never quite understood why Americans troops where there so quickly and so heavily armed. This may be an explanation, thank you!

    • @religionofpeace3244
      @religionofpeace3244 3 роки тому +9

      it is united nation peacekeeper moron

    • @phz7107
      @phz7107 3 роки тому +68

      @@religionofpeace3244 What makes you so sure? Were you there? Did you see their uniforms or anything?

    • @steveosk8s
      @steveosk8s 3 роки тому +107

      @@religionofpeace3244 why so aggressive? 🙄

    • @erwinrommel8042
      @erwinrommel8042 2 роки тому +12

      @@religionofpeace3244 *sure dude*

    • @drashutoshh
      @drashutoshh 2 роки тому +22

      Diplomats didn't know what's going on. That's new

  • @gitstanfield2863
    @gitstanfield2863 3 роки тому +933

    Just be careful Johnny. You’re needed.

    • @zachariaslachowicz5517
      @zachariaslachowicz5517 3 роки тому +29

      I really love that your storytelling does not shy away from just how ugly the United States can be

    • @Bigdickulous
      @Bigdickulous 3 роки тому +2

      He’s needed? For what?

    • @joedenathan4775
      @joedenathan4775 3 роки тому +11

      He's safe. He isn't in Russia. Recognizing current US's faults and wishing for a better one is a good thing to do.

    • @kensurrency2564
      @kensurrency2564 3 роки тому +11

      @@joedenathan4775 why do you think Ed Snowden left the states? I’m sure he didn’t feel especially safe ... otherwise, why move?

    • @joedenathan4775
      @joedenathan4775 3 роки тому +8

      @@kensurrency2564 Snowden leaked classified material. Don't get me wrong, we should free him, but you're not in trouble for making UA-cam videos. You're not in Russia

  • @cameronleigh8716
    @cameronleigh8716 2 роки тому

    I love how much time you put into your videos and your story telling. I respect how curious you are and the rabbit holes you go down. Amazing video I love these

  • @TheMrjosephg23
    @TheMrjosephg23 2 роки тому +6

    Mate you make amazing videos, interesting stories, and are a true journalist. It is refreshing to see legit, passionate and thought provoking true world stories than what we see on mainstream these days. I love watching your content, and am keen to see what more you're able to produce!! Thank you.

  • @dreenyan
    @dreenyan 3 роки тому +593

    Dude, this feels like the kind of hard hitting journalism that would get you targeted by the super rich company's assassin in a movie...

    • @SomeDudeQC
      @SomeDudeQC 3 роки тому +10

      Or just google flag of convenience

    • @robertp457
      @robertp457 3 роки тому +3

      Why? It's all perfectly legal.

    • @Ryan-fosho
      @Ryan-fosho 3 роки тому +8

      @@robertp457 the people who write the laws don’t have to follow him, it’s legal for them to assassinate this guy just for looking into stuff, the elites are controlled by fallen angels so there’s that.

    • @hoboid
      @hoboid 3 роки тому +2

      @@Ryan-fosho no, it’s not legal for them to assassinate him. and no it’s not akin to Edward Snowden either (as seen in other comments). the only reason why Johnny can find this is because it’s publically accessible

    • @Ryan-fosho
      @Ryan-fosho 3 роки тому +6

      @@hoboid dude what I’m saying is if you have the power to make the laws you have the power to break them.

  • @dhruvparapurath7967
    @dhruvparapurath7967 3 роки тому +756

    That's why Liberia uses the Imperial system lol, now I realised the reason😂😂😂

    • @mohammadrifqisatriamas7311
      @mohammadrifqisatriamas7311 3 роки тому +30

      well that make sense now

    • @yandwl4162
      @yandwl4162 3 роки тому +40

      Holy shiiit good catch man

    • @throwaway756
      @throwaway756 3 роки тому +15

      Great observation! But what would be Myanmar's reason?

    • @heathernelson3794
      @heathernelson3794 3 роки тому +42

      and why their flag is sooo similar to the US flag! It has red and white stripes (idk how many) with a blue rectangle in the upper left corner and one big star inside.

    • @jackjoyce2563
      @jackjoyce2563 3 роки тому +31

      GREAT catch. Contrary to popular belief, the US doesn’t actually use the Imperial system, though. The US uses the imperial system’s brother: “US Customary Units”
      Liberia and the US are the only two countries in the world that use US Customary units. Myanmar is a whole different story. They actually use Imperial
      en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_customary_units

  • @mikewilliams4149
    @mikewilliams4149 Місяць тому

    I just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos, your voice for documentary's with the in depth understanding and research you do. I would love to see things like this on the history channels im sure many others would as well! Keep up the fantastic work! - Mike from Canada.

  • @mattconner9330
    @mattconner9330 2 роки тому +2

    Man this guy is awesome. Love your stuff man, your living my dream. Please never stop doing deep research and keep being informative on topics that actually affect us.

  • @RaphaelGhunnter
    @RaphaelGhunnter 3 роки тому +396

    "start company in the CAYMENT islands"
    "register my COPORATOIN"
    I love the way Johnny is unafraid of the internet 😂

    • @kenster8270
      @kenster8270 3 роки тому +10

      I noticed that too!! Totally relatable

    • @johnnyharris
      @johnnyharris  3 роки тому +150

      My cold war with pedantic spelling people will continue until the end of time

    • @anthonyrau5313
      @anthonyrau5313 3 роки тому +7

      My inner grammar nazi jumped to attention!

    • @RaphaelGhunnter
      @RaphaelGhunnter 3 роки тому +12

      @@johnnyharris A large portion of your audience does not speak English as their first language. I also assume that even within those that do, there must be people with hearing problems as well, who rely on written text to understand what's going on in these videos. To them, these spelling errors might be a much bigger barrier than you think, an unnecessary barrier. Orthography is not "pedantic" or elitist or whatever, it is a means of being *accessible* and making things understandable to everyone. I know you've previously mentioned that you're dyslexic, but please keep this in mind and ask someone to proofread whenever possible. It would be a very thoughtful and considerate gesture. Thank you for your hard work.

    • @nevar108
      @nevar108 3 роки тому +8

      @@RaphaelGhunnter You miss the point.
      My son is dyslexic and also a genius in understanding spatial problems. If he spent the time he required to "deal" with his dyslexia instead of applying his ability to spatial issues and all the off-shoots of those problems, he would be impared. He wouldnt be applying his gift to the worlds benefit.
      Sometimes the less difficult path choosen allows application for the better.

  • @chrismixlewis
    @chrismixlewis 3 роки тому +699

    Okay but that research though... like how do you even find where the mail goes in Liberia 😂 incredible. Great video.

    • @tungngo8656
      @tungngo8656 3 роки тому +2

      Did not expect to see you here

    • @DanielBulyovcsity
      @DanielBulyovcsity 3 роки тому +35

      If you look up any register for Liberian offshore companies you will see that all the mail is forwarded to the same location. This is a same for all the places for all around the world. In the EU United Kingdom is one of the biggest offshore countries as they have a special type of company that is an LLC but not allowed to trade within UK. In return it pays no tax. There are flats in London with multiple thousand of companies registered. It is also pretty easy to register, 125 EUR and 10 minutes. Currency fair business account is a few euros and you are ready to go without any tax.

    • @udkc
      @udkc 3 роки тому +1

      @@DanielBulyovcsity Hey, this is an interesting topic, and you seem to know about this stuff. So... I'm wondering why for example a Spanish guy starting a company would choose to start a British LLC instead of for example in the Caymans. Do you know.

    • @DanielBulyovcsity
      @DanielBulyovcsity 3 роки тому +8

      @@udkc keep in mind all these only work if you are doing some business that does not require a physical location in your country (like you can't do this if you are a hairdresser or car mechanic hope you get what I mean) cayman, malta etc. all has different prices to start a company and their laws are slightly different. I know in Malta you still have to pay some taxes (not much tho) and you can take the rest of the money as dividend. You also need at least one more guy in the company as a "secretary".
      So the fastest, cheapest, simplest is the UK company. Literally 10 minute to do, you need to photoshop an english utility bill to prove your address (they won't accept spanish) and basically that's it. You don't need to submit invoices (tho it is vise to collect them). There is a 100eur upkeep fee yearly. You will create a business account in transferwise or revolut wichever you fancy most and you receive all your money there via transfer. You can spend directly on the business account for clothes, travel, restaurant etc. whatever you can describe as business spend. This will be 100% invisible for your government. However you should not buy groceries and other daily stuff this way.
      The second step I cannot help with is to talk to an accountant and figure out what is the cheapest way in spain to get your money. You will have two case: smaller amounts for daily living and bigger spend (like buying a car). You will need to pay some tax tonthe governmenr when you want to spend a bigger amount.

    • @udkc
      @udkc 3 роки тому +1

      @@DanielBulyovcsity Oh, so it's basically just down to what's cheapest and/or most convenient. I was thinking maybe it was related to some kind of EU regulation since you mentioned it - e.g. a rule that made it harder to operate tax haven registrered companies inside the EU.
      I see now that you only meant to point out that UK provides a tax haven inside EU. Which I do find both interesting and scary. Didn't know that at all. Although I'm aware of these buildings with like 100s or 1000s of shell companies on the same address. Thought that was just some smoke & mirrors-stuff though.
      And I only used Spain as an example cause my own country is an EEC country 😅

  • @ishadedigama
    @ishadedigama 2 роки тому +1

    I am so excited I came across your channel, each video is like watching a black mirror episode; completely mind blown! Keep up the amazing work Johnny :)

  • @Rob165x
    @Rob165x 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for putting so much information together like this, your videos are amazing.

  • @MrEdispilf
    @MrEdispilf 3 роки тому +611

    Of course it's a boring building. The entire idea is to remain inconspicuous.

    • @privateemail9755
      @privateemail9755 3 роки тому +9

      right? same as those buildings that hide huge oil rigs.

    • @wobblysauce
      @wobblysauce 3 роки тому +6

      They don't want to stand out they just want to be another ordinary building.

    • @sankarsah
      @sankarsah 3 роки тому +1

      @@privateemail9755 As soon as he said a small country in Africa, I shouted out LIBERIA. because I have been reading on it a lot. And that country is REALLY interesting in many other ways.

    • @lucijarebrovic8058
      @lucijarebrovic8058 3 роки тому +1

      @@sankarsah like what?

    • @akshitkumar9402
      @akshitkumar9402 3 роки тому

      @@lucijarebrovic8058 the flag..

  • @manwrite3955
    @manwrite3955 3 роки тому +2113

    The 'United States' never disappoints me to get disappointed

    • @statarofortress
      @statarofortress 3 роки тому +8

      disappoints*

    • @aggressive9999
      @aggressive9999 3 роки тому +2

      Hahahahaahahahah

    • @Bigdickulous
      @Bigdickulous 3 роки тому +14

      Try studying some actual history instead of watching this idiot’s videos. You would actually be grateful

    • @Anonymous-cm8jy
      @Anonymous-cm8jy 3 роки тому +12

      United State is SAVAGE

    • @taureansun1501
      @taureansun1501 3 роки тому +114

      @@Bigdickulous grateful that...... Is he lying the united States is the most powerful nation on earth not by nature but by conniving,stealing, killing, enslaving and the like. That's how power is acquired mist people think the most dangerous countries are in the middle East or china but that is not so. It's the united States the government commits more atrocities than any nation on earth combined. It is just what it is.

  • @audemarspiguet4237
    @audemarspiguet4237 Рік тому

    Your reports are truly eye opening. There are such few sources that look into these “niche” topics. Thank you!

  • @mattnewelski
    @mattnewelski 9 місяців тому +1

    @johnnyharris is the only person that can not only make me watch the ad but actually get emotional when watching it. One, big, WTF! In the most endearing way. I'm dreaming of a time when this type of content will be what's considered mainstream media! ❤

  • @head4shot
    @head4shot 3 роки тому +232

    Came here from Borders, stayed for Johnny.

  • @joeldayrit101
    @joeldayrit101 3 роки тому +508

    Never realized the US actually invented a whole country. Let's all help Johnny get to a million subs.

    • @jupiterhouse
      @jupiterhouse 3 роки тому +26

      Actually it didn't "invent" Liberia, it CREATED Liberia

    • @joeldayrit101
      @joeldayrit101 3 роки тому +3

      @@jupiterhouse Thanks for the correction GN.

    • @Ash2theB
      @Ash2theB 3 роки тому +14

      Well it pretty standard practice and not surprised I mean look at the last 100 years of so called “influencing” other countries.

    • @freedamerican5243
      @freedamerican5243 3 роки тому

      Learned about it just last week, however you only learn about it and many other things in an AP/ college level class

    • @tomasmarin7570
      @tomasmarin7570 3 роки тому +1

      @@freedamerican5243 actually learned this in elementary

  • @ginovergar
    @ginovergar Рік тому

    I was stunned again from your awesome work to collect and exposes all those events connected along the history and make understandable to me. Thanks you’re brave and consistent take care. Luigi . V.

  • @masedoniriamasedoniria4480
    @masedoniriamasedoniria4480 10 місяців тому

    Wow! This is more than a school lectures. Johnny, you have really thought most of us what we didn't know about other continent. please keep the good work. I am a researcher with degree in History. I would really love to work with you. There's a whole to discuss in Africa. I will really be glad if you bring me on board to be part of your youtube company.

  • @Mu3azOsman
    @Mu3azOsman 3 роки тому +576

    This is so so f*ed up!
    Thank you for putting light on this, as an African I have always seen foreign hands and what they did to some of the countries I've visited and know about. but this is some next-level ish man

    • @KDH-br6hy
      @KDH-br6hy 3 роки тому +9

      Not really foreigners but companies u should look into socialism

    • @dustin628
      @dustin628 3 роки тому +5

      Really? You think its worse than what the French do to their "former" colonies?

    • @Mu3azOsman
      @Mu3azOsman 3 роки тому +29

      @@dustin628 not worse bro, I'm from Sudan and I know what the Europeans did to Africa. But that doesn't take from how messed up this is as well

    • @Mu3azOsman
      @Mu3azOsman 3 роки тому +6

      @@KDH-br6hy if their countries didn't allow them to, it won't be a problem

    • @sm3675
      @sm3675 3 роки тому +4

      Lots of sneaky and currupt polititions in Africa...

  • @rahiljeelaniworld
    @rahiljeelaniworld 3 роки тому +531

    “How US stole Middle East Part 2” please

    • @estebanquintero
      @estebanquintero 3 роки тому +12

      Yes, please!

    • @lenny7822
      @lenny7822 3 роки тому +9

      @USA 2 MEXICO shut up, us stole it.

    • @mustafabarzanji9280
      @mustafabarzanji9280 3 роки тому +9

      @USA 2 MEXICO US&A stole Iraq to harvest its infinite reservoir of pubis to break Kazakhstan's monopoly on pubis business and for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Trumpistan. Great success!

    • @andreylucass
      @andreylucass 3 роки тому

      And make it longerrrrrrrrrrrrr

    • @saiteja2563
      @saiteja2563 3 роки тому

      Yes I'm waiting for it 😔

  • @2kpapii
    @2kpapii 2 роки тому +3

    Keep making these videos. I enjoy hearing history that was never told

  • @chadstohler3311
    @chadstohler3311 Рік тому

    Thank you for exposing this situation. Please keep up the great work!

  • @henryrobertgoldsmith8640
    @henryrobertgoldsmith8640 3 роки тому +438

    The US is like the eldest cousin. The first one to mess up everything for you yet walks around like they did something good.

    • @akalion213
      @akalion213 3 роки тому +17

      America bad

    • @PeidosFTW
      @PeidosFTW 3 роки тому +22

      @@akalion213 yes

    • @bipbopking1101
      @bipbopking1101 3 роки тому +9

      This video isn't talking about the US, it's about corporations and the title is misleading. What you're saying is unrelated.

    • @brremsilverte.9022
      @brremsilverte.9022 3 роки тому +4

      @@akalion213 no

    • @jacksonandrews8714
      @jacksonandrews8714 3 роки тому +7

      America is more like your step dad. And you just left for college and he kinda forgot you existed

  • @kobyking6009
    @kobyking6009 3 роки тому +241

    Absolutely the smoothest transition into a promotion ive seen on youtube

    • @isaaccisneros9778
      @isaaccisneros9778 3 роки тому +4

      My thoughts exactly. Searched the comments for this, haha.

    • @revoltechie7799
      @revoltechie7799 3 роки тому +1

      He’s pretty good at this

    • @isaachauzel149
      @isaachauzel149 2 роки тому +3

      @@isaaccisneros9778 hello fellow Isaac

    • @Breyfogle126
      @Breyfogle126 2 роки тому +2

      Right? This may have been the first UA-cam paid ad segment I actually didn't skip and that had my attention. Well done all around.

  • @kristiansandsmark2048
    @kristiansandsmark2048 2 роки тому +6

    It is so heartbreaking and horrible that companies are able to work in this way without any consequences. Charles Taylor should not be the only man getting prosecuted for human rights violations for this atrocity.

  • @edenchristmasmonsee5544
    @edenchristmasmonsee5544 2 роки тому +2

    I'm a Liberian 🇱🇷 living in China 🇨🇳 watching this video which has given me a different insights into my country's history and economy.

  • @user-ly9iv2to9t
    @user-ly9iv2to9t 3 роки тому +129

    3:47 this is actually owned by a South Korean company called 한진해운. they also own ships like Hanjin Sydney and Hanjin Paris

    • @yyaksok5039
      @yyaksok5039 3 роки тому +2

      i was gonna say that haha!

  • @limon7470
    @limon7470 3 роки тому +178

    Every time John makes a video like this I start getting worried he’s going to randomly disappear with no trace 😭

    • @annaeeee7516
      @annaeeee7516 3 роки тому +8

      That was my first thought. I hope he is doing this safely.

    • @katzy3798
      @katzy3798 3 роки тому +17

      @Rajeev Vij may i introduce you to the CIA: inventors of LSD, traffickers of drugs, and perpetrators of "suicide by two shots to the head". He may very well disappear.

    • @mayurbhor2231
      @mayurbhor2231 3 роки тому

      @@katzy3798 LOL🤣🤣🤣

    • @Bigdickulous
      @Bigdickulous 3 роки тому

      He deserves it for being a traitor

    • @iamshango3005
      @iamshango3005 Рік тому

      Nobody cares. When I go I go.

  • @razabadass
    @razabadass 6 місяців тому +1

    Belated thank you John plus any team/supporters :)

  • @CharlieBuckk
    @CharlieBuckk Рік тому

    Your videos give me goosebumps! We appreciate you for sharing your knowledge. Thank you and keep up the great work

  • @usualavantgasp
    @usualavantgasp 3 роки тому +280

    "this is the type of video that i wanna do more of" *YES, PLEASE,* this TOO is the type of video that i wanna WATCH more of

    • @Rob165x
      @Rob165x 2 роки тому

      Ikr, his videos never skip a beat
      Watch his video on the McDonald’s ice cream machines. The amount of research is nuts. The cypres one is good, the Texas statehood, the Philippines, the Hawaii is short but still good…learning so much.

  • @princetandukar9290
    @princetandukar9290 3 роки тому +75

    *Jhonny Harris: where the US hides its secrets
    *Vox 2 weeks later: where the US is hiding Jhonny Harris

  • @bobbydevlin5196
    @bobbydevlin5196 2 роки тому

    I've been just binge watching your channel your doing your thing so informative I got ADHD and you keep my attention stay blessed

  • @lesterpotter2184
    @lesterpotter2184 2 місяці тому +2

    I have just tuned in to your videos, and as a result my awareness and knowledge of the world has grown exponentially.
    Thank you

    • @305dadecounty305
      @305dadecounty305 2 місяці тому

      Me too. But like everything else, do your research and confirm said history

  • @None-do2qn
    @None-do2qn 3 роки тому +234

    **Not a secret anymore now, is it? Lol**

    • @keneimere4002
      @keneimere4002 3 роки тому +3

      Hey the secrets are still secrets 😅

    • @ruan13o
      @ruan13o 3 роки тому

      Well in a way this is the saddest thing right. It's not a secret but most people don't want to talk about it or don't care. You saw how easy it is to Google a company that will handle registering your company for you, it doesn't exactly take much imagination and thinking to wonder what might happen to the fees and small taxes you pay. Have you ever seen a headline about the amazing achievements these governments have done with the wealth they have? But hey, when people are registering their companies they're thinking about making a tonne of money and they don't want to think about what happens to that money.

  • @sravaniv1268
    @sravaniv1268 3 роки тому +204

    i was so sad when borders ended, but this is even better if that was possible!

    • @cottontheeastercottontailr265
      @cottontheeastercottontailr265 3 роки тому +6

      Borders is still great D:

    • @sravaniv1268
      @sravaniv1268 3 роки тому +2

      @@cottontheeastercottontailr265 borders is still great!!

    • @James-un8io
      @James-un8io 3 роки тому

      @@cottontheeastercottontailr265 You visited the Liberian registry UA-cam page I saw you there

  • @ozramcaesar1420
    @ozramcaesar1420 2 роки тому

    Your content is so in depth... Nicely done Johnny harris.... Loyal subscriber here from Philippines... ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @christainmarks106
    @christainmarks106 12 днів тому

    True journalism is not lost on you. Thank you so much for what you and your colleagues do for us the people of the U.S . Some individuals in our country have zero clue to how important real journalism is and how much this kind of reporting is rapidly becoming extinct.

  • @fargoflagrant7796
    @fargoflagrant7796 3 роки тому +145

    you can tell Johnny really cares about his country because he actually goes looking for what they do wrong and does something to fix it

    • @MinecraftMasterNo1
      @MinecraftMasterNo1 3 роки тому +8

      The US government did not make a dime off the entire process described in this video. And nothing would stop a company from any other nation to do exactly the same as the supposed US companies in the video(and in fact they do)
      I'm no fan of the government but to imply that they did something wrong here is disingenuous

    • @jwb2734
      @jwb2734 3 роки тому +2

      Weird patriotism ? What action is he takingh

    • @loveunderlaw
      @loveunderlaw 3 роки тому +1

      @Shah Bhuiyan Biden Voters...
      ...we’re going to hold you to your and the democrat party commitments.
      ▪️DEFUND THE POLICE
      ▪️ Defund the Pentagon
      ▪️ removal of the Trump tax cuts
      ▪️ implement the Biden tax program, including the taxation of individuals making above $400k and the increase of corporate tax rates
      ▪️ shut down all fracking
      ▪️ you have 100 days to sign an executive order on gun control, including confiscation of AR-15’s, AK-47’s, and high capacity magazines, so end of April 2021
      ▪️ shut down US drilling for domestic oil
      ▪️a dark winter with a nationwide mandate of masks, enforcing lockdowns, restricting travel and tourism
      ▪️ phase out US mining operations
      ▪️ free healthcare for all
      Illegals in the country
      ▪️ replace “Obamacare” with “BidenCare”
      ▪️ limit the size of family get togethers at holidays, like the California model
      ▪️ free college for everyone, including those here illegally
      ▪️ implement $15 an hour minimum living wage
      ▪️ legalization of late term abortions up to time of birth
      ▪️ tear down the wall built on the southern border
      ▪️ create a path to citizenship for all ~22 million illegals currently in the country
      ▪️ pack the Supreme Court, or implement a rotating justice methodology
      ▪️ abolish the electoral college
      ▪️ implement “Truth and Reconciliation Commissions” on all of Trumps enablers
      ▪️ make DC and Puerto Rico the 51st and 52nd states
      You wanted this, you’re going to get it.
      No more talk, do it. Show the results.

  • @seaweed135
    @seaweed135 3 роки тому +325

    Talk about the American eugenics movement everyone just kinda forgot about.

    • @sidneyr13
      @sidneyr13 3 роки тому +8

      Check out philosophy tube and shaun for content covering that too 😇

    • @randomname5585
      @randomname5585 3 роки тому +6

      "everyone just kinda forgot about it." - D&D

    • @ray8838
      @ray8838 3 роки тому +7

      Centered and lead by Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood - a company which still chooses to set up shop in primarily impoverished neighborhoods

    • @VaxzaLimeIsCool
      @VaxzaLimeIsCool 3 роки тому +4

      @@ray8838 if people wanna have abortions let them, nothing wrong with helping to slow the population growth

    • @bettycooper369
      @bettycooper369 3 роки тому +1

      Bill Gates hasn't forgotten his father's plans here

  • @bryandraughn9830
    @bryandraughn9830 Рік тому

    Wow.
    I'm listening.
    Great work by you and your team!

  • @lawkobakr9840
    @lawkobakr9840 2 роки тому +2

    My Favorite Journalist of this decade. Love your Work
    Thank you

  • @der_ludo5460
    @der_ludo5460 3 роки тому +51

    "thank you fully for sponsoring this video. Let's get back to the story"
    UA-cam: Sounds like the perfect time to play an ad

  • @krittinkittisereechon670
    @krittinkittisereechon670 3 роки тому +426

    Imagine if this guy has as much resource as the conventional media do. How incredible of you!

    • @hollmerusjourney2304
      @hollmerusjourney2304 2 роки тому +30

      With those resources comes the strings attached to them. There's a reason why independent journalism is so vastly different from the corporation owned.

    • @darrylbunch6929
      @darrylbunch6929 Рік тому

      How do U know who he works for ? Individual or cooperate everything must clear the F.C.C. Everything.

    • @l3gendarylag805
      @l3gendarylag805 Рік тому

      @@hollmerusjourney2304 what strings are attached?

    • @thibaudlynch2498
      @thibaudlynch2498 Рік тому

      Conventional media is a facade. There’s a reason they don’t cover it

    • @nalarocks101
      @nalarocks101 Рік тому +1

      @@l3gendarylag805 Maybe like "oh you cant do that story because I have friends that in that company". Just a guess though

  • @markusskand9773
    @markusskand9773 2 роки тому

    this is AMAZING WORK John ! ... super -well research ! Thank you!

  • @zip91187
    @zip91187 5 місяців тому

    Brilliant seamless transition from story to ad. Bravo.

  • @DaveE99
    @DaveE99 3 роки тому +116

    Remember “deregulation” just means to “regulate in a way I prefer”

    • @bdkamil95
      @bdkamil95 3 роки тому +1

      Dumb statement...

    • @alynfrank6746
      @alynfrank6746 3 роки тому +3

      Smart man

    • @alynfrank6746
      @alynfrank6746 3 роки тому +4

      @@bdkamil95 shut up

    • @bdkamil95
      @bdkamil95 3 роки тому

      @@alynfrank6746 you're that kind of person that loves living in cage, right?

    • @alynfrank6746
      @alynfrank6746 3 роки тому +2

      @@bdkamil95 I like living humbly, If it means equality I would

  • @synthorganic
    @synthorganic 3 роки тому +134

    Hanjin is a South Korean shipping company, not “clearly Chinese.”

    • @kleighhdotcom
      @kleighhdotcom 3 роки тому +16

      I live in Korea, it's a very Korean company, I've gotten many packages from their courier company.

    • @lohithreddy6629
      @lohithreddy6629 3 роки тому

      ITs ThE SamE tHiNg

    • @yongsunju2585
      @yongsunju2585 3 роки тому

      I think Hanjin, a korean company, named their ships after foreign cities which is why the ship is called Hanjin Beijing.

    • @rj9713
      @rj9713 3 роки тому

      if you search the name you get the mention of two countries maybe something is going on over that company

  • @rxzhik
    @rxzhik 2 роки тому +1

    This so awesome journalism bruh I love your work

  • @dylanyates6622
    @dylanyates6622 Рік тому

    New to your page but ive watched 6-7 videos this week!! I would love to see a video on Bohemian Grove. There's no current video about it that is just the facts we know, only the video Alex Jones got when he snuck in (early 2000s).

  • @hidden5015
    @hidden5015 3 роки тому +83

    I thought the title was a bit misleading; "the US" sounded like the US government. But really it's US companies, which is slightly different.

    • @NoUnreadWords
      @NoUnreadWords 3 роки тому +14

      But is it? If you think about the influence big US companies have on the US government? I am from a small European country and the idea of money alone controlling the results of major elections, how it is shown in the US a lot of the time scares me.

    • @looseygoosey1349
      @looseygoosey1349 3 роки тому +8

      It gets people to click because fuck the US government is what people feel strongly compared to Companies

    • @aryanbhuta3382
      @aryanbhuta3382 3 роки тому +3

      @@NoUnreadWords Money often follows the winner not because money controls the outcome, but because the rich donate to whoever they think is going to win in an effort to gain favors. This is why 2016 was the exception; the candidate which made and spent less money won. Everyone, even the ultra rich, thought Hillary would win.

    • @jimjoerobinson
      @jimjoerobinson 3 роки тому +8

      The USA is a privatised oligarchy. There's no distinction between the state and business.

    • @dongster529
      @dongster529 3 роки тому +4

      @@jimjoerobinson Ironically, you can shit on the US govt and corporations but insult their version of twisted capitalism and people will lose their shit

  • @seejoeyrun
    @seejoeyrun 3 роки тому +19

    Exceptional transition into the ad. It took me a hot minute to even realize I was in the middle of one. I was like “Fully sounds like a good company.” before I even realized what was happening.

  • @Lightlinefisherman
    @Lightlinefisherman Рік тому

    Wow Johnny I live in the dmv as well and learning this opened my eyes ty!

  • @austinbushnell7448
    @austinbushnell7448 Рік тому

    Wow! Love, love, love this channel. Just really great factual, thought provoking storytelling.

  • @yannickpeterhans2377
    @yannickpeterhans2377 3 роки тому +146

    Absolutely incredible! This is the journalism we should expect from the entire industry. Johnny you are the bar.

  • @Thytos
    @Thytos 3 роки тому +27

    I love how you often give the historic background on topics. It's really interesting to understand how things are connected and where they come from

  • @matts9064
    @matts9064 2 роки тому

    Love how you slide the ad into your story lol Well done sir !

  • @DavidPrice1984
    @DavidPrice1984 22 дні тому

    Loved your stuff on vice news. I’m so happy I’ve now just come across your channel. Loving everything I’m finding. Keep up the truth seeking fight. Push for political reformation that opens up true democracy. One we can vote on decisions made. We don’t need congress and representatives to the same extent. We have the internet now!!!

  • @westonschwartz2483
    @westonschwartz2483 3 роки тому +15

    I gotta say, the quality of production of these videos is what keeps bringing me back. I haven't watched a single one yet that left me unhappy and/or unsatisfied. Good work, Johnny

  • @kennyhe9484
    @kennyhe9484 3 роки тому +35

    Wow I’m a junior in high school and I did not learn anything like this before. Thank you for enlightening me, I will be subscribing!

  • @Damone2020
    @Damone2020 4 місяці тому

    Thank you Johnny,
    This was very informative and very enlightening ...

  • @audriannabornamann2947
    @audriannabornamann2947 2 роки тому

    I cannot explain how much I love your channel. Please make long form documentaries

  • @adamsterdam9049
    @adamsterdam9049 3 роки тому +51

    now this is real journalism

  • @whitflores8160
    @whitflores8160 3 роки тому +27

    Please keep doing more stories like this! Not only are you uncovering a lot of important stories, you are making crucial connections between them and now.

  • @ericcarlton87
    @ericcarlton87 Рік тому

    Just came across your channel! Great work sir, got yourself a new subscriber

  • @johntaylor-lo8qx
    @johntaylor-lo8qx 23 дні тому

    Well done. Bravo, build it and we will donate. Keep up the deep dives please.

  • @cuteanas20042001
    @cuteanas20042001 3 роки тому +9

    Duration doesn't matter when the content is so high quality. This 19 minute video felt like a breeze because the content was so engaging. Also the music made the experience even more exciting. I would love to see a full length documentary directed by you on a topic like this.

  • @braydemonbreun2473
    @braydemonbreun2473 3 роки тому +30

    This is it. This is it exactly the type of journaling I’ve been looking for and I’ve never seen it done better... nothing short of remarkable.

  • @charlesbarker8424
    @charlesbarker8424 2 роки тому

    Only seen two. Krep up the awesome workof your vids

  • @eo7381
    @eo7381 2 роки тому

    Great content Johnny brotha !!

  • @dasbootyliciousness271
    @dasbootyliciousness271 3 роки тому +87

    at first I was turned off by the clickbaity title. However, this was a really, really good video.

    • @warbler1984
      @warbler1984 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah im confused as to how 1 company = the US hiding its secrets

    • @Chase_AM
      @Chase_AM 3 роки тому +6

      @@warbler1984 because this is one example of the formula countless companies use.

    • @Bigdickulous
      @Bigdickulous 3 роки тому

      No it wasn’t

  • @anonymous.youtuber
    @anonymous.youtuber 3 роки тому +130

    Suddenly it’s clear to me why our “news” channels do what they do.
    Thanks for this bit of true journalism.
    👍

  • @chitwnyawdman
    @chitwnyawdman 7 місяців тому +1

    This is so good..dude, this is top level investigative journalism

  • @dontask6863
    @dontask6863 2 роки тому

    Good stuff right here. This is investigating journalism for sure. Much respect.

  • @warren5037
    @warren5037 3 роки тому +44

    2:24 Today I learned my country Mauritius is ACTUALLY recommended as a place to set up your company.

  • @esthermansur3818
    @esthermansur3818 3 роки тому +148

    I really love that your storytelling does not shy away from just how ugly the United States can be

    • @varunsubramanian5484
      @varunsubramanian5484 3 роки тому +15

      Government of Liberia and other countries also have a bad history , so stop thinking you're woke by hating america

    • @esthermansur3818
      @esthermansur3818 3 роки тому +23

      @@varunsubramanian5484 I don't think I'm woke and I don't hate America. I think that as an American watching a video by another American, there is a lot of glorification of ugly things in our history and there's a huge lack of transparency when learning about such history. I don't think by any means that it's not the same for other countries, of course it is. I'm sure there are very few countries who don't have ugly things to be held accountable for. Maybe you should ask people what they think before you tell them what they think.

    • @madensmith7014
      @madensmith7014 3 роки тому +6

      It's not a US exclusive fault this time. Liberia isn't exactly a unique tax haven, its not only the US using its services, and whatever that civil war was about was not within the interests of anyone in for the tax haven. Holding the US accountable in this case is like holding the hardware store accountable for a murder that used a sledgehammer that came from their store.
      Tax dodging is obviously shit but that's a different topic.

    • @misternotnice5090
      @misternotnice5090 3 роки тому +10

      @@varunsubramanian5484 how does saying OTHER countries do worse things take away from USA's bad implication in this. Stop thinking YOU are woke by blindly loving the US government. You understand that you can love a country and dislike its government right? Seems that you don't know anything about nuance.

    • @metal_monocle7334
      @metal_monocle7334 3 роки тому

      @@varunsubramanian5484 stop being a cultist

  • @timhager6817
    @timhager6817 2 роки тому

    Awesome video. Love learning from you. Thx

  • @reyesdeleon1987
    @reyesdeleon1987 Рік тому +22

    Fun fact: the president of Liberia, George Weah, his son played for the USMNT for this year’s World Cup!

  • @marky0071
    @marky0071 3 роки тому +87

    Johnny, your curiosity is a vehicle that rolls through many of our lives. I appreciate your storytelling setup, creating a narrative with bite size informative history is not an easy task. You’re doing a great job, man. I’m trying to do the same thing with my children, I can only imagine how much work that actually is, you are making consumable content that is genuinely interesting and unique. Good to see that you can shift to a solo-non-Vox arrangement. Both experiences were/are great! Thank you.

  • @ks_ig2728
    @ks_ig2728 3 роки тому +104

    Wake up honey, new Johnny Harris on shady US movements.
    This was intriguing. Pretty excited on the next How the US stole [independent nation]

    • @misternotnice5090
      @misternotnice5090 3 роки тому +8

      @USA 2 MEXICO did this video hurt your feelings? it's okay to cry when someone shows factual information.

    • @looseygoosey1349
      @looseygoosey1349 3 роки тому +1

      Shady companies Movement* Not once did he mention how this was beneficial to the U.S Government all I saw was companies making money.

    • @misternotnice5090
      @misternotnice5090 3 роки тому +2

      @USA 2 MEXICO your initial comment was the most irrelevant in this thread. Classic whataboutism, it is okay to criticize the country you live in. Of course USA isn't the only one that is shady country but you seemed to be triggered in your initial comment.

    • @misternotnice5090
      @misternotnice5090 3 роки тому +2

      @USA 2 MEXICO There is no denying how many great contributions USA has made. You understand that this channel is from an American guy so naturally he will focus on the history of the US, good or bad. As long nothing he said is incorrect about the US implications in this, we should be aware of the dark past.

  • @harshas7080
    @harshas7080 2 роки тому +1

    Your stuff is way more interesting than any nail-biter. Keep up with it👍

  • @jamesfleamont
    @jamesfleamont Рік тому

    Hey broo! Keep doing this kind of vlogs. This is informative and you’re just telling facts here about US.
    God bless and Keep safe ♥️🇵🇭