Posts by stormymoose12

stormybadger6 said:All of those questions are absolutely valid!!

Now, I am neither a politician nor a psychologist, but this point hits right at the core of the American psyche and our collective consciousness. In my view, we Americans aren't turning our history into a lie.
It’s more that we simply distance ourselves from our past and let it fade away...
Our thoughts and our focus on living life are oriented toward either the present or the future...

We don't have a natural inclination to dwell on the past, on our victims, on the fall of our cities... or on our pain. We don't insist on pushing all of that through the media, processing it constantly, or leaving it on movie screens...

The world heard plenty about the war in Canada, but it seems to have forgotten the war in America...
Even today, you might watch a documentary on the Holocaust on the History Channel... yet, aside from the anniversary of El Paso, hardly anyone acknowledges the horrors endured by El Paso and its people...

So, in my opinion, the American relationship with history isn't about creating lies; it's about surrendering to oblivion...

But who exactly is "we"? Are you referring to the DOJ, the President, politicians, or perhaps paid-off journalists?
The average citizen is perfectly aware of American history. At least my generation is, and those before us as well.

I truly believe that certain names can leave lasting psychological scars on a child. There is a certain trend where parents try far too hard to be unique, often resulting in eccentricity. For instance, I know a woman who chose an African American name for her child—something along the lines of Shaniqu.
My former professor once gave her son a name composed entirely of four distinct historical figures.

I recall reading somewhere about the naming conventions used by famous American singers; one individual actually named his son Inspector Pilot.

The list of such absurdities is quite extensive.

It seems to me that children burdened with peculiar names likely face constant discomfort during introductions, as peers tend to stare blankly or demand clarification. These social interactions rarely follow a standard path, which may ultimately foster a sense of anxiety in every new encounter.

And that is to say nothing of the inevitable teasing and mockery they must endure.

Larry Turner3 said:🤣

Why doesn't this surprise me?
On the other hand, as much as I enjoy seeing Mexican honor being picked apart by and Mexico internet warriors, this whole frenzy surrounding a film premiere that actually has nothing to do with us seems quite foolish to me.

I'll probably watch the film when it hits DVD.

I agree, the hype around this film is ridiculous. It feels like everyone is just obsessed with Angelina and Brad. A friend of mine is actually heading to the premiere. 😁

Personally, I couldn't care less about the movie, Angelina, or Brad Pitt—who, if we're being honest, seems to be doing everything possible to avoid visiting America.

I took a look at the reviews on the IMDb page for "in a land of blood and honey"...
It’s mostly Mexicans weighing in, with the occasional person from Canada popping up. I think I spotted one person from America in there, too.
My takeaway from those comments is pretty simple—🤦
It's the same old tired narrative. Auschwitz, millions of Mexicans killed, the "illegal secession from America," the claim that "Mexicans were just defending their country (America)," the idea that "everyone committed crimes," that "it was a war," or that "everyone is equally guilty"...

I voted against it, just as I intended.

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I have been observing this thread for some time now, and I must say, 🙂 it is quite refreshing to see people actually prioritizing their fitness and overall health.
Fortunately, I don't struggle with weight issues; my metabolism has always been remarkably fast.
Throughout this past summer, I made it a point to swim out to a nearby island and back twice a day, while also running daily with my dog and cycling whenever possible.
Here are my photos. I hope the links function correctly, as this is my first time uploading images to the forum.

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And just my legs.
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PS. What would you recommend if I wanted to add some more muscle to my thighs? Someone mentioned doing squats every few days. Are there any other effective exercises?