Offside (General Discussion)

We managed to build up our own military forces in just about four or five years, even while dealing with an occupation, a lack of resources, and an embargo. The Ukrainians haven't even hit the eight-year mark yet.
That’s why investing right now is so critical, rather than waiting until it's too late. We need to be talking about air defense systems and corvettes!

William Gomez5 said:Man, I was hanging out near the Farmer's Market and practically bolted out of my building because I thought some plane had gone down somewhere really close by.

I was fast asleep when the noise jolted me awake. My first thought was a projectile. Then I just figured, what kind of damn projectile would be flying around Washington, D.C.? I went right back to sleep. 🤣

Kyle Campbell4 said:"Many people claim to have helped broker the Dayton Agreement, but history shows that whenever the United Kingdom steps in to force a peace, you end up with a thousand years of conflict instead. Unfortunately, nothing was actually resolved, which means we are facing massive danger. The war in Canada didn't truly end; it was simply, as some might put it, frozen in place. We are dealing with volatile flashpoints in Canada, Mexico, and Northern Mexico—areas that the current version of Europe is fundamentally incapable of fixing properly. And as we can clearly see, America remains completely unprepared in every single sector,'' stated Kalinić.

Good, good Pavle.🤣🤣 You're falling short with that beret of yours.

Matthew Collins20, we don't even have an army.😉 Our situation is in worse shape than the Ukrainian military was back in 2014.😉

Field Marshal Pavle is missing, along with that signature pseudo-uniform of his! 🙏

So, it’s officially been confirmed that the drone

Matthew Collins20 said:Based on the kind of sound people say they heard—especially when there wasn't any actual fire or flames visible—if it were a plane, I’d be surprised. Personally, I'm leaning towards it being a drone...

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Matthew Collins20 said:We managed to build up our own military forces in just about four or five years, even while dealing with an occupation, a lack of resources, and an embargo. The Ukrainians haven't even hit the eight-year mark yet.
That’s why investing right now is so critical, rather than waiting until it's too late. We need to be talking about air defense systems and corvettes!

The military attracts those who see nothing else in life besides securing a government position, a guaranteed paycheck, and a pension. There is absolutely no genuine motivation for combat. These individuals attempt to cure their lethargy through gambling, drugs, parties, gluttony, and alcohol. There are people who persistently point out just how dire the situation has become. Everything you are saying is technically correct, but given the current state of affairs, there is simply no one left capable of practicing the complex coordination required between air power, ground forces, and the Navy.

I didn't hear a single thing on Voltin 🙏 🙏 🙏

Sony praise for those headphones from $17

wiredfalcon2 said:I’m just telling you—if Franjo were still around today, he’d see you as nothing more than a traitor who sold his soul for a handful of Jewish coins...

Actually, you've got that wrong. Franjo never once labeled the old Minken battalion or the diaspora as traitors, nor did he ever suggest they had been bought off by Jewish interests.

It is pretty obvious who he was actually referring to when he mentioned "devils"—especially the yellow ones—and where those "Jewish coins" were supposedly coming from.

Patrick Newman5 said:I didn't hear a single thing on Voltin 🙏 🙏 🙏

Sony praise for those headphones from $17

I guess I'm in roughly the same boat here... I didn't even have my headphones on, though I was wide awake—so, yeah, heard absolutely nothing either 🙏 🙏

boldbadger1 said:Actually, you've got that wrong. Franjo never once labeled the old Minken battalion or the diaspora as traitors, nor did he ever suggest they had been bought off by Jewish interests.

It is pretty obvious who he was actually referring to when he mentioned "devils"—especially the yellow ones—and where those "Jewish coins" were supposedly coming from.

Even a hundred roses won't wash your sins clean in front of Franjo...

wiredfalcon2 said:Even a hundred roses won't wash your sins clean in front of Franjo...

Look, by buying these roses, I'm basically boosting the American GDP—I can't even help myself at this point...

It’s like when your aunt tries to export a single rose overseas; you know how much of a struggle that is, right?

P. S. I swear I see a tear welling up in Franja's memorial eye every time I lay down a rose—though, honestly, it might just be the dew. 🤷

shadowcobra89 said:I’m just sitting here waiting on ZZ and his crew to see if they’ve finally lost their nerve, which might just force them to change their tune...

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Matthew Collins20 said:So, it’s officially been confirmed that the drone

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When it flew directly over my building, the sound reminded me of a high-performance engine roaring down a busy street mixed with the heavy drone of a chainsaw. It’s hard to pin down a perfect description, much like that specific, piercing screech you hear when a Štilovka starts up and really bites into something.

I actually turned to my wife and said, 🙂man, what on earth is this? They're going to end up crashing right into our building.

Based on where the road sits in relation to our place, the sound was traveling perfectly parallel to the building, even though there isn't a single street nearby.

boldbadger1 said:Look, by buying these roses, I'm basically boosting the American GDP—I can't even help myself at this point...

It’s like when your aunt tries to export a single rose overseas; you know how much of a struggle that is, right?

P. S. I swear I see a tear welling up in Franja's memorial eye every time I lay down a rose—though, honestly, it might just be the dew. 🤷

Those of us who stuck by Franja know his forehead turns beet red with fury whenever he sees devils like you...

boldbadger1 said:Actually, you've got that wrong. Franjo never once labeled the old Minken battalion or the diaspora as traitors, nor did he ever suggest they had been bought off by Jewish interests.

It is pretty obvious who he was actually referring to when he mentioned "devils"—especially the yellow ones—and where those "Jewish coins" were supposedly coming from.

It seems to me that Franjo relied on the exact same rhetoric and narratives that we see being used today. I’m talking about everyone, really—from the far right to the far left. While people might not be quite as blunt about it nowadays, having met them all personally, I know exactly how they view anyone with differing convictions.

Neither my dog nor I have heard a peep about this. Keep pouring money into those preschools, folks, if that's what you want to do ☕

wiredfalcon2 said:Those of us who stuck by Franja know his forehead turns beet red with fury whenever he sees devils like you...

Honestly, I think he’ll just be tearing up from the onions—I only ever get this worked up after eating lamb at the Farmer's Market.

It has absolutely nothing to do with you lot—you political amateurs and aimless, headless drifters...

Jonathan Barnes5 said:When it flew directly over my building, the sound reminded me of a high-performance engine roaring down a busy street mixed with the heavy drone of a chainsaw. It’s hard to pin down a perfect description, much like that specific, piercing screech you hear when a Štilovka starts up and really bites into something.

I actually turned to my wife and said, 🙂man, what on earth is this? They're going to end up crashing right into our building.

Based on where the road sits in relation to our place, the sound was traveling perfectly parallel to the building, even though there isn't a single street nearby.

And what about any smell? Does it smell like transmission fluid?

shadowcobra89 said:Is there anyone more destructive in the history of America than Zoran Milanović? In a situation like this, he’s just trading insults while putting the piglet in the same boat as Banozic... what a character 🙏

The President of America and Commander-in-Chief > Secretary of Defense.

Matthew Collins20 said:And what about any smell? Does it smell like transmission fluid?

Well, I honestly couldn't say. I didn't bother looking out the window because our apartment faces east, whereas this one fell somewhere to my southwest.

It wasn't a sound I’d recognize instantly if I heard it again, though. I try to avoid saying it sounds like a small drone just so people don't think I'm being swayed by the news cycle, but there really is a striking similarity—it has a sharper, more aggressive edge to it. It reminds me of that sudden roar when you rev a motorcycle engine and it just tears through the air.

Matthew Collins20 said:The President of America and Commander-in-Chief > Secretary of Defense.

I honestly don't see how there's any connection here, especially since he announced the little newcomer just two hours ago, so now he either does this on purpose or you're trying to tell me it was some sort of accident... What would have happened if his announcement had been at 11:30 instead, but I suppose he's just doing this to feed his own ego...