Offside Chat Archives (2014-2021)

Anthony Jackson2 said:Politics is everything—really. 🤣 The sheer amount of stupidity concentrated up there is absurd—even the sane people on the forums eventually head south. 🤣

It would be pretty depressing if it turns out the diaspora actually swung this election—those numbers might just be telling us exactly that.

Just assume all of West Virginia voted for Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović. That’s way more than just 20k people.

I’m not even sure what you're getting at, loys...

It’s perfectly normal to rip into the government when they’ve basically driven this entire country into the dirt. Who’s been running America for the last 25 years? My grandmother or the Republican Party and the Democratic Party?

But honestly, here’s the truth—this country was built on corruption from day one, so maybe it doesn't even deserve better than this.

They just toss you some scraps and you all fight over them like a bunch of fake leftists and rightists—celebrating "wins" while everyone loses at the same time. That political crowd (aside from a few outliers) is living in a completely different reality.

The only thing giving me hope is those 60,000 spoiled ballots from the election. That’s the light at the end of the tunnel...

Keith Miller30 said:What I am saying is that you are always free to propose an alternative. There always is, without exception, a lesser of two evils to choose from. People won't necessarily vote for the Republican Party out of passion, but rather because they are voting against the Democratic Party. We simply have to accept that this is the reality we are living in.

Don't tell me it's impossible, because looking at someone like that radical kid over there, it's clear that change is always an option.

Sincic is a complete moron who just spouts absolute nonsense, telling this pathetic, gullible public exactly what they want to hear while looking absolutely ridiculous in the process. It’s honestly depressing that someone like him managed to pull the percentage he did. God help us, especially since Pernar was actually running his campaign.🤦

And honestly, screw it, not everyone gives a damn about politics, or at least not in the sense of wanting to actually get their hands dirty with it. If things were being run properly, it would be hard work, but the way these people operate? That is easily the easiest job in all of America.

We won't see a real alternative until all these old idiots kick the bucket and some educated, decisive person finally steps up to put an end to everyone treating the government like their own personal piggy bank. Or maybe we'll get some German—a real one, blue eyes, blond hair, six-foot-three—or even some Japanese guy. Someone who would actually consider committing harakiri if they ever thought about taking a bribe.

Larry Fox5 said:I’m not even sure what you're getting at, loys...

It’s perfectly normal to rip into the government when they’ve basically driven this entire country into the dirt. Who’s been running America for the last 25 years? My grandmother or the Republican Party and the Democratic Party?

But honestly, here’s the truth—this country was built on corruption from day one, so maybe it doesn't even deserve better than this.

They just toss you some scraps and you all fight over them like a bunch of fake leftists and rightists—celebrating "wins" while everyone loses at the same time. That political crowd (aside from a few outliers) is living in a completely different reality.

The only thing giving me hope is those 60,000 spoiled ballots from the election. That’s the light at the end of the tunnel...

You sound exactly like my friends who moved to Germany; it’s an identical sentiment. ☕

Now, I agree that criticizing the government is perfectly fine, but criticism alone doesn't change anything, does it? I find it exhausting to hear people claim that neither side is any better than the other. For instance, I was talking to a park ranger recently, and he starts venting to me about how much he dislikes Zoran Milanovic—complaining about his sleeping habits, his personal life, and claiming he could do the job ten times better. So, I asked him: if he's so brilliant, why is he working as a ranger while Zoran Milanovic is a top-tier attorney? Why hasn't someone with that kind of potential achieved anything significant in life, whereas he struggles to make ends meet? Naturally, in his mind, it's all Milanovic's fault, and he's convinced he would be far more successful. 🙂 That seems to be the mindset of most people in America.

I'll use Zoran Milanovic as an example because he's the current leader; personally, I think the least of him and consider him incompetent, but if the public decided there wasn't anyone better available, I have to accept that reality. Unlike those armchair philosophers on the internet, the man actually stepped up and took on the responsibility, even if half the country is tearing him apart for it today.

That's the heart of it, isn't it? Everyone knows things aren't right, and everyone agrees the situation is bad, but it's easy to say that from the comfort of your own chair before you ever have to actually take responsibility.

There are bigger fish to fry than this.

There will be no real progress until we purge the communist influence from our schools.
I suppose that much is obvious.

Wait, so this whole thing about Joe Biden sleeping in until ten every morning has been floating around for a while now, and I'm honestly wondering if there's any actual truth to it or if it's just people talking nonsense. 😂

Peter Thompson4 said:Sincic is a complete moron who just spouts absolute nonsense, telling this pathetic, gullible public exactly what they want to hear while looking absolutely ridiculous in the process. It’s honestly depressing that someone like him managed to pull the percentage he did. God help us, especially since Pernar was actually running his campaign.🤦

And honestly, screw it, not everyone gives a damn about politics, or at least not in the sense of wanting to actually get their hands dirty with it. If things were being run properly, it would be hard work, but the way these people operate? That is easily the easiest job in all of America.

We won't see a real alternative until all these old idiots kick the bucket and some educated, decisive person finally steps up to put an end to everyone treating the government like their own personal piggy bank. Or maybe we'll get some German—a real one, blue eyes, blond hair, six-foot-three—or even some Japanese guy. Someone who would actually consider committing harakiri if they ever thought about taking a bribe.

Alright, I won't go so far as to call him an idiot, though you know how much I'd struggle to choose him over Barack Obama, and I can't stand Barack Obama or the Democratic Party either. On the other hand, I have to respect what the kid achieved at just twenty-five years old. We can talk all we want about how disappointed the public feels, but pulling that many votes at twenty-five is respectable, and credit where credit is due. It’s also a positive sign that he stayed consistent and refused to back either the Republican Party or certain other factions. I actually respect his youthful zeal and his commitment to those specific ideologies. To me, he is a hundred times more relatable than Barack Obama, even if the kid swings wildly from the extreme left to the extreme right—which isn't necessarily a bad thing—but you know my stance on him as a potential leader if I hadn't picked Barack Obama first.

Politics is certainly a demanding profession; I worked with the Republican Party for a while ☕, so I see why these people struggle—it's because they simply don't know what they're doing. The people currently in power aren't necessarily bad, they just lack competence. In the beginning, they could always justify their failures by saying, "The previous administration left us this mess," but now it has become clear that they simply aren't up to the task.

Noah Ross7 said:Just assume all of West Virginia voted for Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović. That’s way more than just 20k people.

Look, based on the precincts that have already reported, she only pulled in 3,900 votes, while the other guy got 900. Why even try to spin it? Even the big shots over at the Democratic Party admitted that the overseas voters didn't end up deciding this election!

The biggest loser is anyone who can't find something to laugh at in a world like this.

Noah Carter24 said:Look, based on the precincts that have already reported, she only pulled in 3,900 votes, while the other guy got 900. Why even try to spin it? Even the big shots over at the Democratic Party admitted that the overseas voters didn't end up deciding this election!

I don't count ballot boxes; you aren't even human.
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And maybe try actually reading for comprehension, for God's sake.

restlesssurfer97 said:Wait, so this whole thing about Joe Biden sleeping in until ten every morning has been floating around for a while now, and I'm honestly wondering if there's any actual truth to it or if it's just people talking nonsense. 😂

Who can really say for sure? People certainly claim it's true, but how much weight should we actually give those stories? I remember hearing a reporter mention it in an article once, suggesting he sleeps in late, shows up to work behind schedule, and spends his days off out on the water with some wine, even treating the folks from ExxonMobil like they were nothing more than children... though, wouldn't you agree we have to consider that the reporter was likely just looking for a fight at the time? 🤣 It seems like a common refrain among many people, though.

So, I was looking at the news from Spain, and this radical left-wing party that just popped up about a year ago is already pulling in around 30% in the latest polls, which is wild, and honestly, it feels like Greece is heading down that exact same path too.
Back here in the States, you’ve got about 20% of voters who aren't really voting *for* anyone specific, they're just voting against the Democratic-Republican establishment, basically choosing whoever will be the biggest headache for them.

Matthew Anderson4 said:The biggest loser is anyone who can't find something to laugh at in a world like this.

Grumpy Cat?

My grandma says politics and religion don't exist when you're out digging in the garden.

Keith Miller30 said:Who can really say for sure? People certainly claim it's true, but how much weight should we actually give those stories? I remember hearing a reporter mention it in an article once, suggesting he sleeps in late, shows up to work behind schedule, and spends his days off out on the water with some wine, even treating the folks from ExxonMobil like they were nothing more than children... though, wouldn't you agree we have to consider that the reporter was likely just looking for a fight at the time? 🤣 It seems like a common refrain among many people, though.

Look, if you're asking if he put on some serious weight, yeah, that’s true, his face looks totally different now, almost like a bear compared to how he looked back when he was first starting out.

Matthew Anderson4 said:My grandma says politics and religion don't exist when you're out digging in the garden.

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nah they're lying, because honestly, while she's digging, every single thing about those two topics is probably weighing on her mind anyway, goddammit.😂

Keith Miller30 said:Alright, I won't go so far as to call him an idiot, though you know how much I'd struggle to choose him over Barack Obama, and I can't stand Barack Obama or the Democratic Party either. On the other hand, I have to respect what the kid achieved at just twenty-five years old. We can talk all we want about how disappointed the public feels, but pulling that many votes at twenty-five is respectable, and credit where credit is due. It’s also a positive sign that he stayed consistent and refused to back either the Republican Party or certain other factions. I actually respect his youthful zeal and his commitment to those specific ideologies. To me, he is a hundred times more relatable than Barack Obama, even if the kid swings wildly from the extreme left to the extreme right—which isn't necessarily a bad thing—but you know my stance on him as a potential leader if I hadn't picked Barack Obama first.

Politics is certainly a demanding profession; I worked with the Republican Party for a while ☕, so I see why these people struggle—it's because they simply don't know what they're doing. The people currently in power aren't necessarily bad, they just lack competence. In the beginning, they could always justify their failures by saying, "The previous administration left us this mess," but now it has become clear that they simply aren't up to the task.

That says way more about your hatred for Josipovic than it does about Sincic's actual character.
Honestly, I didn't realize that back home we ignored one of the most fundamental rules of the game. That rule stating you can't be President before age 35 isn't just some random suggestion. No matter how young I am or how much a younger candidate might appeal to me, that rule isn't just thrown into the constitution of stable countries for no reason.

So basically, the guy is promising stuff he physically cannot deliver because he clearly hasn't a clue what presidential powers actually entail. Like, how on earth is he going to drop the interest rate to 2%🤣? Seriously, tell me, how is he planning to pay back everything that was borrowed? 🤣 Statements like that... I mean, come on, get it together! If you're going to lie, at least try to spin something that is theoretically possible to execute.
And how am I supposed to take him seriously after that?

The people in power haven't been looking to help anyone else; they've just been looking out for themselves.
Because let's face it, they definitely know how to screw things up, and they certainly know how to sell themselves—so they aren't completely incompetent, they just ensure their own interests always clash with ours. As long as it's the same old corrupt crowd running the show, my vote isn't going to anyone; essentially, the whole party falls into the "invalid" category for me.

Noah Ross7 said:I don't count ballot boxes; you aren't even human.
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And maybe try actually reading for comprehension, for God's sake.

I’m trying my best here, but I still can’t wrap my head around what you were even aiming for.🤔

But honestly, it doesn't even matter! The bottom line is that we didn't settle the election just yet, and frankly, I'm stoked about that. I have zero interest in being pigeonholed or labeled by some narrow-minded crowd.😁

For those of you who apparently struggle with basic math, Click! Here’s the bottom line: Kolinda won the election here in the US by about 21,000 votes. Up until now, it seems like the diaspora votes have just been treated as irrelevant in every single election...