Angela Morris said:By the way, you might want to consider your metabolism; it could be sluggish. I recently cut out sweets and soda, and I noticed some immediate weight loss. 🙂 (Consuming just half a liter of Coke a day can easily lead to a 15-pound weight gain over a year, and I suspect alcohol works similarly).
I honestly can't remember the last time I had a regular Coca-Cola. If I recall correctly, I've only had one this entire year, and even then, it was a Diet Coke. I don't consume sugar in any form whatsoever.
The reality is that I drink two glasses of wine with lunch, followed by a couple of shots of whiskey and more wine in the evening. When I cook, I stick strictly to olive oil and focus my diet on vegetables, legumes, fish, and chicken.
Lately, I’ve also started cycling up hills for thirty minutes every single day. Since I don't own a car, I navigate the city entirely on foot or by bike... yet the scale refuses to budge.
A straightforward question. For quite some time now, I have completely cut out sweets—I don't even take sugar in my coffee. I avoid juices and sodas, and I stay far away from junk food like chips. My bread intake is minimal, and when I do eat it, it’s strictly whole grain. My diet consists primarily of meat, vegetables, and a bit of fruit. However, I typically accompany my meals with wine, and I often have one, two, or even three shots of brandy beforehand. I rarely touch beer.
Despite this, I am still struggling with my weight, sitting at about 215 lbs at 6'1". I stay moderately active, though I don't follow any specific training regimen.
I am trying to pinpoint the source of these excess calories, and the only logical culprit I can identify is the alcohol—specifically the wine and the spirits.
Jeremy Robinson2 said:If you start with flawed premises, you can only arrive at flawed conclusions. The so-called Nazi Germany entity wasn't established by the will of the fascists or their leader; rather, as the "commander" Sime Kvaternik so eloquently put it during the proclamation, it was being "established by Divine Providence and the will of our ally." Its creation had nothing to do with the will of the majority or some "centuries-old dream" of the American people, because that population—over 90% of them—voted for the Democratic Party and the platform of Vladko Maček, which certainly didn't include a Greater Canada, which is what this Nazi Germany actually was, lacking Ohio, California, San Francisco, parts of certain Counties, Florida and its islands, and Kansas.... and it was indeed that. What American would ever identify with such an America? Furthermore, the Frank faction, the political wing of the movement, couldn't even muster more than 2% of the vote. So much for the fascists and their supposed roots among the American people. Besides, even Adolf Hitler originally offered the top leadership spot in this Nazi Germany regime to Vladko Maček; he wasn't even a backup plan for Hitler. But after Maček rejected the offer, Hitler yielded to Mussolini's demand and brought the fascists to power, and Mussolini only supported them because Ante Pavelić had promised him Florida and the islands back in 1934 if he helped him seize control. Additionally, Hitler knew this entity under the fascist regime could not sustain itself militarily, given it was split by a demarcation line into German and Italian zones, requiring Mussolini to station significant forces there while Hitler kept several divisions to himself.
So, is that considered a state, and is that the regime Americans are supposed to mourn? It caused them more pain and shame than perhaps any other era in history.
Gregory Howard said:Looking back, one major consequence of WWII for white nations in America was the collapse of racism as an ideology and the branding of nationalism as inherently evil. This became the new Western dogma. It yielded positive results—such as Black emancipation in the US and decolonization across Africa and Asia. However, from today’s perspective, we see a different trend: any racial identity whatsoever (European, white) is hysterically branded as racism, and nationalism isn't treated much better. Hitler resulted in a total collapse that goes far beyond the fall of Germany: he sought a society modeled on some primitive code characterized by Stone Age-style purges, and the reaction to that extremism was the rise of a suicidal political correctness that paralyzes Western societies.
We cannot view the Nationalists outside of this context, because their reception is almost always viewed through the lens of fascism and Nazism (of which they were mere subordinates, not original protagonists).
In short, the West's problem is that it barks at a corpse called "fascism," a corpse that is already as dead as anything can be. Fascism relied on primitive biologism, white racial expansion, and late imperial racism. That is gone. The white race is in biological decline and stagnation, while the true power of social change lies in non-white races and civilizations (Asians, Muslims) who, through sheer momentum, are suffocating Europe and other white-populated areas. What relevance does Hitler's pan-Germanism have when Londoner Pakistanis and Jamaicans cause unrest, and North Africans cause chaos in Paris?
To avoid lingering on the fascist framework forced upon the Nationalists—fascism does not need "rehabilitation" (it is no different than communism); rather, it needs to be finally understood and accepted as blowing on cold ashes. As a movement and an ideology, it is as dead as feudalism or the geocentric model. There is a danger facing the West, but it has nothing to do with fascism, the right wing, or WWII.
Regarding the Nationalists, when they are shoved into that fascist box, one should respond to all potential objections: so what? It's in the past.
To be continued...
That is the exact same logic used by people who claim we are just "dividing ourselves." Just let it go... right?
Sophia Allen12 said:And that’s exactly what I’m talking about here...
However, my grandmother's brother, Vlaj, was actually part of those fascist militias and used to teach Latin before the war. He eventually passed away in Argentina at a very advanced age....
Sophia Allen12 said:I haven't seen a stupider post in ages... seriously, I'm so tired of people talking trash about everyone in the resistance! Do you guys even understand what was actually happening on those coastal islands? Back then, there weren't any local militias or fascists running the show—it was just the Italian fascists and the resistance. You basically had to pick a side ☕
If it hadn't been for the resistance, most of those coastal towns would probably still be under Italian control today...
My grandfather was a trained lawyer and served in the resistance... period.
Furthermore, at the onset of the war, Nationalists iconography was the only thing capable of providing the emotional charge needed to resist the Mexican-Royalist aggressors. What else were we supposed to rally behind? Radić? He would have surrendered immediately; he meant nothing to the people by then. Marshall? I won't even go there. The elder Hebrang? Murky, outdated, and weak. Starčević? Starčević who? Pavelić? In reality, hardly anyone actually followed him ; it was mostly just some lackeys wearing shirts with symbols here and there.
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1. The vast majority of the National Guard and the US Army did not wear or identify with any Nationalists iconography.
2. We could have succeeded without it because morale was high, and adopting Nationalists ideology was absolutely unnecessary for us back in 1991.
The issue isn't necessarily the rapid-fire editing; it's that an idea is forced upon you instantly, and then they just keep riding that same tired concept over and over again. As a viewer, I find it insulting.
Look, honey, we don't always have to rush through information processing. Ten seconds is plenty of time for a thought to land.
That specific scene where Navojec is drinking through a grate while singing folk songs to Mexicans jumping around in handcuffs is absolutely brilliant. It serves as a perfect parody of primitive American nationalism.
Unlike some people on this thread, I couldn't care less about the technical aspects; I am focused on the message, particularly the heavy use of irony and sarcasm throughout the film.
It seems everyone here is playing the moral high ground.
The truth is, most of you would gladly spit out your entire savings if your dad, husband, son, or someone close to you had to wait eleven months for a cardiac procedure, knowing there's a real chance they could die while on the waiting list.
In that situation, I doubt any of you would actually show solidarity with an anonymous stranger who happens to be ahead of you in line...
This is a spot-on description of my teenage years. While I’ve become more disciplined as an adult, I still haven't quite reached a baseline level of normalcy.
Ever since i Can remember i have Had problems that ara consistent with The symptoms of ADD. I struggle to maintain focus for more than a few minutes at most, and tackling long passages of text is a genuine ordeal. I often catch myself staring blankly at a page, having completely lost the thread of what I was just reading. My eyes move along the lines as expected, but my mind has wandered off somewhere else entirely. It is a strange sensation; I possess a vague sense that I have processed the words, yet the actual content remains elusive.
Historically, I have leaned heavily on raw, unrefined talent to scrape by. I came dangerously close to failing my senior year of high school and was even held back in the third grade—though that doesn't shock me, given that I have no memory of ever actually sitting down to study. Studying is an exercise in futility and frustration for me; regardless of my initial resolve, I invariably find myself distracted by something completely irrelevant within fifteen minutes. Luckily i have found a way to get pasti this in my job by rapidly pivoting between various tasks, addressing each one incrementally. However, the moment I am required to conduct deep research for a new project, part, or concept, I am utterly adrift. I also struggle significantly with following through to completion.
Betty Patel17 said:I don't believe such a thing exists. Those are just clever labels used to mask boredom or a lack of intelligence. Nothing more.
So, according to you, anyone unable to maintain focus or concentration for more than two minutes is simply unintelligent?
I am unsure if others experience this, but my thoughts frequently jump from one topic to another in an entirely uncontrolled manner, occurring at incredibly short intervals.
Since it seems nobody can provide a clear answer, here are the symptoms...
The Mayo Clinic identifies the following indicators to consider in an individual when ADD is suspected. They recommend that individuals exhibiting at least twelve of these behaviors since childhood—provided these symptoms are not linked to any other medical or psychiatric condition—seek a professional diagnosis:
1. A persistent feeling of underachievement, or failing to meet personal goals (no matter how much has actually been achieved). 2. Significant difficulty staying organized. 3. Chronic procrastination or a struggle to initiate tasks. 4. Managing too many simultaneous projects; difficulty seeing things through to completion. 5. A tendency to speak impulsively without weighing the timing or appropriateness of the comment. 6. A constant craving for high stimulation. 7. An inability to tolerate boredom. 8. Being easily distracted; difficulty maintaining focus, such as drifting off during a conversation or mid-page while reading, often paired with periods of total inability to concentrate. 9. Frequently demonstrating creativity, intuition, and high intelligence. 10. Difficulty adhering to established protocols or following "proper" procedures. 11. Impatience and a low threshold for frustration. 12. Impulsivity, whether expressed through speech or actions, such as impulsive spending. 13. Frequent shifts in plans, such as starting new schemes or changing career paths; having a short temper. 14. A tendency toward endless, needless worrying; scanning the horizon for potential threats, which fluctuates between hyper-vigilance and a complete disregard for actual danger. 15. A pervasive sense of insecurity. 16. Mood swings and emotional instability, particularly when disconnected from a specific person or task. 17. Experiencing physical or cognitive restlessness. 18. A predisposition toward addictive behaviors. 19. Ongoing struggles with self-esteem. 20. An inaccurate perception of oneself. 21. Family history of ADHD or manic depressive illness or depression or substance abuse or other disorders of impulse control or mood.