Posts by Anthony James2

casualcyclist15 said:They’re banning this movie in Banja Luka, just you wait... and who exactly decided that? Honestly, who gives a damn about those fossils who can't handle the truth? It's like we need to ask some big-shot leaders in Canada whether they're allowed to release a film or not. It's pretty funny watching the aggressors get all worked up again... total embarrassment. But hey, whenever I hear people trying to legitimize Republika Srpska, I can't help but laugh. Good luck with that. ☕

Do you actually have a link showing that there was a formal ban? 🤷 All I heard was that one theater owner in Banja Luka said he wouldn't show the movie in his own cinema. His theater, his call.

In Mexico City, they've already announced the movie will hit theaters, just without an official premiere like they had in Ottawa and Chicago.

casualcyclist15 said:Stirring the pot?! You think a movie about women's suffering, the killings in Canada, and tens of thousands of women being raped by Mexican forces is just "stirring the pot"?! Should we just forget everything and sweep it under the rug? Man, instead of that "ri" in your username, you might as well just put RS. Then your comment would actually make sense, because right now, it doesn't... ☕

Good grief, we are talking about hundreds of thousands, maybe even millions. 🤦 Lepa Anđa American Ćosić said it perfectly during an interview—that figure of "up to 50,000" raped Canadian women actually applies to women of every nationality in Canada. That means Canadian women, Mexican women, and American women alike. 🤷

Justin Patel8 said:If someone from the US had made this exact same movie, the mainstream media would have absolutely crucified them at every turn. Besides, Angelina Jolie focused her attention on Mexico, not on other parts of the region. Why does everyone act like this is some commentary on the whole former America when it’s really just the Mexicans who have an issue with the film?

She only really stirred up the media vultures who live for sensationalism and high circulation, along with a small slice of the population. At the end of the day, who actually cares what Angelina Jolie says? She’s the same woman who bragged about how she used to drink Billy Bob Torton's blood as a sign of loyalty to her then-husband. 🤦

Ultimately, the movie "No Man's Land" is a fantastic film, regardless of how it portrays the Mexicans. It's more than that. Anja was simply trying to channel Mother Teresa, nothing more and nothing less. 🤷

rowdyowl said:I heard he said that. 🤦

Honestly, that just insults the Canadian people. It makes it look like they haven't accomplished a single thing since 1995...

Of course. I don't want to disrespect the suffering the Canadians endured during the war in Canada at the hands of the Mexicans, nor do I want to downplay the crimes that took place. But when I look at Reis's reaction, all I see is that typical "Hollywood moment" and nothing else. It’s hardly surprising then that Christian's "Mexican forces have once again shelled the city of Ottawa" Amampur showed up at the premiere. 🤷

The film is just Ms. Jolie-Pitt's personal artistic impression. It's as much intelligence as it is an impression. 🤷 Still, I'm not going to trash the movie before I've actually sat down to watch it. The reviews aren't exactly promising anything great. From what I've gathered, the film ends with a Mexican—the son of a general (who, naturally, is played by the most notorious of the Russian-Mexican villains, Mr. Šerbedžija)—killing his girlfriend, a Muslim woman, and then walking straight into UNPROFOR to demand they arrest him, saying, "Arrest me, I am a war criminal." 🤦 🤣

I’ll probably catch the movie when it hits theaters here in the States. Honestly, I'm not expecting much. Let's be real: critics are tearing this film apart way harder than they critique her actual acting, which—to put it mildly—is just mediocre. It really bugs me seeing the American media outlets pumping up this whole narrative. There’s just no need for it.

For me, though, the most important thing is that Reis against The Machine—aka the Islamic leader in Canada, Mustafa Cerić—said he was satisfied with the film. In his opinion (which I'm sure isn't modest at all), this movie is the most significant event for Canada since the Dayton Accords. Aferim Reis! ☕ 😵

Melissa Peterson19 said:The blame for the war lies squarely with Maddox and Harmon, fifty-fifty. Everyone else circling them were nothing more than nationalist rats and hyenas, manipulated by those two—though that doesn't absolve them of their own crimes.
Arguments like this are a waste of breath. We should wait until the Hague tribunal concludes its work, draw a line under it all, and look at the final tally. Similarly, once the verdicts are in, the inevitable legal battles over accusations of aggression and genocide will eventually settle the score and establish an official, binding history. Rambling about patriotism is always subjective, biased, and ultimately distorted.
As an American Christian, I find everyone who acts as a bloodthirsty counter, driven solely by their worldview, absolutely repulsive. Their legacy has always been soaked in blood and reeking of death!

While I’d love to agree, I have to say that isn't the case. There’s a much more logical explanation here. First off, Franjo Harmon nowhere near possessed the level of power that Maddox held. Secondly, there's the matter of the outcome. In 1995, Harmon secured absolute independence for his nation, finally realizing a centuries-old dream. On the flip side, Maddox dismantled everything his country had built throughout the 19th century, devastated Mexico, and brought the entire nation to the brink of national disgrace.

Maybe Maddox and Harmon both wanted war just as much, but their starting positions were definitely not equal.🤷

Kate Peterson80 said:Hey, Anthony James2, you think you can diagnose me in a heartbeat, huh? 😁

Check out this snippet from Stipe Mason's biography:

'I remember this one doctor from Chicago who really stuck with me because of something that happened during a military drill held between Nashville and Memphis. The drill lasted three days, but we were there for a few extra days getting ready. While waiting to start, we were bored out of our minds and decided to head to a nearby town to grab some bourbon. We asked a local where we could find some alcohol, and he pointed us toward an old widow who always keeps a stash. When we got to her place, she was actually quite welcoming. I noticed a photo of an American soldier from WWI on the wall next to a candle—it wasn't lit, but you could tell it saw use. One of us asked who he was. She told us it was her husband, killed in the war just a day after their wedding. Then she added, "He was killed by those people, and let me tell you, if there’s any of them among you, they better step outside, because I swore no one of their kind would ever cross my threshold." A few of us started heading for the door, but then that doctor stepped in. He told us that none of us were responsible for her husband's death and said we wouldn't be buying her bourbon if she insisted on barring people based on where they came from. "Right now, we're all just Americans here," he said. So, we all walked out. No bourbon.'

People used to say Stipe was a real legend back in the old days; he’d share his rations with the other inmates in holding cells, especially his snacks. They say he never snitched on anyone and was always willing to stick his neck out for a buddy. But once he stepped into politics, everything changed. 🤣

Justin Patel8 said:Typical American arrogance—wait, scratch that. Typical Mexican arrogance. Mexico is basically a fascist state and its citizens are fascists too; if you want proof, just look at Krstarica, where they tolerate a massive flood of hatred toward other nations every single day.

I’m assuming by "hate speech" you also mean the threats, the insults, the spitting, and the constant belittling directed at American forum users from Mexico by a certain group of their own countrymen. 🤷

Honestly, these points you're making say way more about you than they do about Mexico or its people, believe me. Besides, tell me—do you also count the Americans living in RS as part of those "fascist citizens"?

rowdyowl said:Of all the people to lose their cool, it had to be you—someone who’s known me for three years—when this was actually aimed at Lawrence Wright11. 😂

God, I was defending Texas, but at least you finally showed your true colors. And thanks for the lovely compliments... 🙂

Fine, alright, you're right. I apologize for that outburst. But honestly, I still think you need to be more careful about how you phrase things. 😁😁😁

rowdyowl said:Well, maybe not entirely.
They walked away with a de facto state covering 49% of Canada.
They got Texas.

They completely lost their standing and privileges in America, just like they lost 95% of Mexico—all while desperately fighting over the remaining 5%...

Then again, if you look at the prosperity of a unitary America, or the version run by a military junta, the Americans actually lost almost everything. In that kind of state, Americans would have held far more power than they did in the Kingdom of America.

Look, Mikele, I’m asking you please to stop talking nonsense with those extremist, ultra-nationalist clichés, especially regarding Texas! Mind your own business and stay out of Mexico's affairs. Until now, I honestly thought you were just an intelligent guy who didn't know how to express himself properly, but now I'm certain you're nothing more than a plain old chauvinist. ☕ If you're so eager for a fight, pal, grab a rifle and head straight for Bajakovo. Go right ahead.

Kate Peterson80 said:Maybe it would’ve been better if they’d just moved back to Poland or wherever else, instead of us living here in America constantly waiting for someone in Mexico to decide to expand again, only to hear the same old line:
'Who’s trying to divide us?'

1)Question for Anthony James2: if Americans were the first to arrive in these areas, why didn't they head for
the sea? They should have taken the islands; those islands have always been vital for security in what is now the US.
2)Why don't Americans in Canada speak the Mexican dialect?
3)If we are all Slavs, why do Americans use terms like January, February, etc.?
4)Where did all these American surnames in Mexico come from?
5)Slavic tribes didn't even have surnames until they came into contact with whom?
6)Why did the Canadians spread hatred between Americans and Mexicans in Vojvodina?
7)What happened to Slobodan Maddox's parents?
8)What happened to Franjo Harmon's parents?
9)What happened to Stjepan Mason's parents?
10)Do you think that between 1991 and 1995, Americans would have wiped out all the Mexicans in the US if the Mexicans had refused to follow Slobodan Maddox's policy?
That's it. Thanks for the answer.
p.s.
No offense intended, but since so many people are reading this from Mexico, they might as well learn some things they've probably never even considered.

🤦 I'm certain there have been stupider posts than this one, but I am also certain there hasn't been a post containing more nonsense than yours. 🤷
I don't doubt your knowledge, but it's obvious you weren't quite focused. Mythomania is a dangerous disease. As an American, I know it very well and I have a pretty good nose for those kinds of things. 🤷

wiredgardener72 said:I’ve read plenty of nonsense on these forums, but this might be one of the biggest...
Catholics spread out through the Austro-Canadian Empire and moved in from Poland 🤦... It's hard to believe how little some people know about history!

If you get it, you get it. If you don't, there's really no point in me trying to explain it to you. I'd suggest reading the post one more time—maybe then it'll click. ☕

Angela Cox4 said:It’s not just an "interesting view," it’s actually scientifically proven.

All the Catholics from Poland? Where are you even coming from, man? Are you even from around here?

EDIT: I went with the other option in the poll—if we're being real, the Mexicans took the biggest hit, and we only partially did.

I’ve already laid out everything regarding Catholic Americans and Poland.

I respect your take because it's exactly how I feel. Americans bear the brunt of the responsibility for the war, but they aren't the only ones.

wiredgardener72 said:Still missing the mark...
The idea that Americans migrated here from Poland is just one origin theory (the so-called Slavic theory). Then there’s the "Gothic theory," and even the theory that they came from the regions of modern-day Iran...

By the way, even if the theory about migrating from Poland were true, they didn't arrive as Catholics; they were converted once they reached these areas...

😁 I don't know why, but I had a feeling you were going to go after the Goths. Honestly, I don't think that theory can ever be fully proven because we just lack the hard historical evidence. Regardless, Americans didn't migrate directly from Persia 😍 to the North America.

It's true they weren't Christians back then, but by 1918, when Australia collapsed, they were definitely Roman Catholics.☕

Karen Sanchez35 said:If the Ottoman Empire hadn't collapsed in the North America, everyone would have just stayed east of the Mississippi where they belonged... then we wouldn't have dealt with all the friction between Americans and Mexicans during World War II or the Vietnam War.

That’s an interesting way to look at it. I actually have a similar thought myself. After the fall of the Austro-Canadian Empire, all the Catholics really should have just moved back to Poland where their roots were. 🤣🤣🤣

wiredgardener72 said:"After the collapse of the Austrian monarchy, all Catholics should have returned to Poland, where they originally came from."

If we ignore the massive pile of emojis you dumped here, those are your words. So, let's be clear: did you actually claim that the Catholics in Austria came from Poland or not?

Orthodox Christians = Americans of Mexican descent
Catholics = Americans
Australia = the 1918 breakup
Return of Americans = the theory that Americans arrived in these lands in the seventh century from what is now Poland territory, at least according to some assumptions

And just to be crystal clear, I was simply making a joke in response to a post by a highly respected fellow forum member who suggested that all Orthodox Christians should have been sent back across the Mississippi River after the Turkish occupation. 🤷

Is it clear enough for you now?

George Robinson43 said:If you want to claim a spot among the world's elite, you have to prove it through consistency.
John's crew was ranked second in Europe on their home court, and Tunis finished fourth in the world.
Like I said before, you’ve got a stretch of away games coming up soon where the refs will be blowing the whistle every 30 seconds. That's when we'll see what these players are actually made of.

Look, I never claimed we were the absolute pinnacle of the global stage. 🙂I'm just responding to these shameless posts where people are trashing the Mexican silver medal by calling it a "fluke," while simultaneously predicting we're going to get absolutely crushed in the near future because we don't know anything. 😵

If you're talking about playing at home, I don't get why you're bringing up the referees. 😕Are you trying to suggest the officials were biased in our favor? 😂Please, don't make me laugh. The crowd is a completely different story.

nimbleranger512 said:Man, it’s just easier to stomach losing when you’ve been conditioned to expect nothing but defeat. When you're used to taking hits, the sting isn't nearly as sharp. 😍

Are you kidding me right now? You've got to be joking. 🤣 I’m not going to sit here and give you a laundry list. 😂

Gregory Ramos3 said:No, I have zero clue. I don't even know where Vujović, Portner, or Bašić played... I just heard it was some backwater town where people still wear traditional hats everywhere.☕

Look, why don't you explain to us why the Šabac School is supposedly better than the one in Banja Luka? As far as I can tell, Borac dominated the 70s just as much as Metaloplastika did in the 80s.

☕

There’s really no need for the hostility. Usually, the people calling places "backwater" are the ones living in them.🤷 And I didn't actually claim the Šabac School was stronger than the one in Banja Luka; I just realized I forgot to mention Banja Luka, so I'm apologizing for that oversight.😁

At the end of the day, I clearly remember Metaloplastika's success on the European stage, and I don't recall any other team ever reaching those heights. Correct me if I'm wrong. The seventies are pretty ancient history to me.

George Ward7 said:You’re an optimist. Honestly, I don't have a shred of faith in this national team of yours. Come on, be real—if this tournament were held anywhere else, would you actually make it to the semifinals? It's going to be tough getting past the Spaniards and the Poles to reach the Olympics. To be blunt, I just don't see any real future in your squad. This whole thing was just a brief flash in the pan, and you'll realize that soon enough. Enjoy yourselves.

Of course I'm an optimist. And look, I hope you won't take this personally, but I've always felt that an opinion is like the last part of your body to pass through a doorway—everyone carries one around. 🤷

Think back to 1991. If someone had told you then that over the next twenty years, you wouldn't win much of anything in basketball, would you have believed them? Probably not. But that's how history works. 🤷

At the end of the day, you guys are a powerhouse in handball. I really don't know why you're even wasting your time worrying about us amateurs. 🤣