Russian state TV Just Declared War on... Arnold Schwarzenegger

[Nevilledog]

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https://www.thedailybeast.com/russian-state-tv-just-declared-war-on-arnold-schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s video appeal to the Russian people has been remarkably effective. The famed film star and former California governor posted it not only on Twitter, but also on Telegram, which is used almost exclusively by Russians. For days, Russian state media tried to ignore it altogether—but millions of views across multiple platforms forced them to address Schwarzenegger’s powerful message.

“That face is the cover page of American imperialism and colonialism,” TV host Vadim Gigin declared on state TV show Sunday Evening With Vladimir Solovievon, raging about Arnold Schwarzenegger and his video clip. “Not the caricature image of Uncle Sam, but this Schwarz, in a Hollywood production.”

Gigin seemed particularly peeved with the first comments Arnold made in his video. In an effort to dodge state media’s propensity to immediately dismiss any criticism as “Russophobia,” Arnold had opened his address with reminders of his fondness for the Russian people, with years of positive interactions long before Vladimir Putin started a full-fledged war against Ukraine.

“He, in California, will tell us, who live here… the truth?! That is their approach towards us,” Gigin fumed.

Visibly furious, Gigin recounted the second half of Schwarzenegger’s video, where he mentioned the cup gifted to him by champion weightlifter Yury Vlasov, which Arnold continues to use to this very day. Gigin opined that Schwarzenegger never understood Vlasov, who opposed the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

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[Jerry2144]

1. He probably could still

Kick Poo Tin’s ass

[Chipper Chat]

2. I can just hear Arnold say

FAWK YOU ASSHOLE

[crickets]

3. The level of anger might be an indicator of how worried they are.

Arnold's speech was a good one, one that undoubtedly has reach and will change some opinions or at least provoke some thought. Can't have that!

[mopinko]

4. hit dog just yelped.

good. i was hoping it would work.
bulls eye.

[2naSalit]

5. +1

Only took a few days for the video to be widely seen.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

6. Arnold's video has pissed off Putin

[Sgent]

7. LOL

That means they must think the damage of all the people going out to see it anew is less than never responding to it.

Good job Arnold.