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--- "Baghdad Bob was more credible."

That the thread begins with Joe Blogs is interesting and revealing. He switched from being a two-bit vlogger into an oft-read chappy based on simple re-focusing towards consistent prophecy of doom. A survey of his "work" shows how he re-fashioned himself into a money maker. This summary begins when he was "but a lad." Note the "views."

Joe Blogs as a You Tube channel started out with such as "Sign in 0:00 / 3:09 Loft Conversions - Top Tips to Save Time & Money - Everything to do Before You Start -Housing Market," Oct 7, 2020.
Source: 4,514 views
Then months later, "House Renovation Design - Interior Tour - LOFT CONVERSION & ENSUITE - Tips & Ideas - Part 3 of 4," Apr 17, 2021.
Source: 1,061 views
Then a favorite -- "My First Youtube Paycheck: How Much I Made with 1,000 Subscribers + How Long to Reach Monetization," Jul 13, 2021
Source: 1,560 views
And later.... "SQUEAKEE THE BALLOON DOG - 100% Honest Review - Unboxing, Review & Demonstration - Worth the Money?", Oct 19, 2021.
Source: 253 views
Then he twigs on war commentary, "RUSSIA - PORT CLOSURES FOR RUSSIANS Will Cause Energy Prices to Soar & Trigger GLOBAL RECESSION," Mar 3, 2022.
Source: 49,965 views
Pretty soon "Calamity" is the constant theme. "RUSSIA - GLOBAL FOOD CRISIS 180 Million Could Die. Global Price Rises & Shortages a CATASTROPHE," June 4, 2022.
Source: 81,601 views
Soon, "RUSSIA LOSING THE WAR, A BATTALION Every Day & Forced to RETREAT. What Does President Putin Do Now?" Sep 16, 2022
Source: 249,623 views
Now we're steamrollin' --- "USA in Crisis as Debt Hits $31 Trillion Ceiling, Cash Runs Out & DEBT DEFAULT Looms," Jan 15, 2023,
Source: 191,543 views
But then a copyright infringement strike --- omigosh -- "Another YouTube Copyright Strike! I Need Your Help! + Joe Blogs Livestream Event!" Apr 25, 2023
Source: 53,765 views
Repeat videos over months on the theme: "RUSSIAN Income Collapses as Oil Production Cuts Hurt Russian Economy despite rise in Oil Prices," Sep 14, 2023
Source: 260,027 views
And more collapse, "RUSSIAN Ruble Collapse Panic Continues - Russia Increases CAPITAL CONTROLS on Sale of Western Assets," Nov 4, 2023
Source: 190,090 views
In the beginning of this year: "RUSSIAN Oil Exports to India Collapsing due to Currency Problems, Pricing Issues & Sanctions," Jan 4, 2024
Source: 229,485 views
Only days ago, "RUSSIAN Economy Devastated by 2 Years of Ukraine War as Costs & Sanctions Inflict Long Term Damage," Feb 24, 2024
Source: 152,039 views

So from handyman to financial consultant to Russia bad news purveyor, his wee business has grown nicely, and YouTube's AdSense is rewarding him.

Here's additional documentation of his YouTube presence: Joe Blogs

He had a big spike about March of 2023, and has been going along since then, as the graph in Social Blade shows. It's about money. Bad news sells. He's selling.

It is hoped that we will buy.... Clicks. Donate. Ka-Ching.