This Man Runs a Micronation of 32 People

Welcome to the Republic of Molossia: Population 32. Although not officially recognized by the United States, Molossia is a self-declared nation in the middle of the Nevada desert. This micronation has its own post office, bank and space program. Its president (and benevolent dictator), Kevin Baugh, has found the perfect way to combine politics with a sense of humor.

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[Uzukii]

"We do pay taxes. We call it foreign aid."
LMAO

[jinjysbro]

I'm very proud of the Molossian space program, *launches a bottle rocket*

[ilhamonytube]

1:06 Free rocks! I'm so gonna move to this country.

[tonymin]

"We call it foreign aid" OMFG THIS IS HILARIOUS

[BryantheArchivist]

Im gonna make a nation right next to him and we'll have nerf wars

[raymondramos]

2000 years later Molossia conquered the entire North America.

[tobyparker]

Still better than North Korea's space program.

[KoKoKen]

"We pay taxes, but we call it foreign aid." This man is adorable.

[ado-ante]

This channel is seriously under appreciated. With the great video you make I'm surprised this channel hasn't hit above 500, 000 subs. Keep up the great work! Great Big Story!

[匿名的-]

I would actually like to meet this guy. I love how he's serious but also satirical about it.

[Pikatwig]

Surprised there was no mention of the time when a bunch of internet reviewers took over the micronation...

[BHuang]

Hello Molossia. Greetings from a citizen of the Republic of Liberland.

[blackbird]

Out of 32 people I only saw the girl who launched the rocket and a couple of dolls

[TheDuckClock]

Does it have a War memorial?

I heard a couple of years ago the country was invaded by a by of D-list internet celebrities lead by a guy dressed up as M.Bison from Street Fighter

[commandertorres]

Kevin Forgot to mention the great war of 2009 between molassia and the leage of Channel Awesome and during its 3 day run, it was defeated by a coup on a thursday and the power was restored back to Kevin Baughn

[ygkmobile]

Runs nation of 32 people.

Looks more badass than Trump.

[femoman]

I still remember when it was run by the Nostalgia Critic, and was called Kickassia.

[slowjamastan]

Our Sultan sends many thanks and a hearty congratulations on such an glorious video featuring our friends and allies from Molossia. Well done and all the best. -Sultan of Slowjamastan

[jaxonmourning]

this man’s got a sense of humor. a lot of respect to him.

[petertimowreef]

Haha this guy is legendary, Yeaaa we pay taxes but we call it foreign aid, have you SEEN USA roads?! hahahaha