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Look, I haven't always seen eye-to-eye with some of the mods—including albatros. Sure, sometimes it was their fault, but more often than not? It was mine.
But honestly, that’s all minor bullshit compared to the absolute circus currently running this site. Compared to what’s happening right now, those old disagreements are nothing. This place has become the Wild West.
There aren't enough mods to cover the sheer volume of threads. Between my own life and everything else, it's impossible to keep tabs on every single discussion and what's going down.
The insults, the belittling, the constant trolling, the spam, the off-topic nonsense—it’s gone off the rails. And don't even get me started on the clone accounts and the chaos they cause. Just look at the amateur hour being put on by sajo, kurac od ovce, user123, and that whole crowd of idiots.
Personally, I’ve lost the drive to even show up here. It sucks because we’ve lost so many high-quality regulars. We're talking people who were here for years, not just a few months, who just walked away because staying makes zero sense anymore. You’ve got User29 threatening to hack users and throwing insults around, while sajo and his crew ruin every thread before it even gets started. Where does this end?
I think it’s high time someone actually did something to save the reputation of this forum and bring back some order. Because of that, I am 100% behind albatros and his decision to step back into a moderation role.
Steven Richardson5 said:But wasn't there a significant amount of foreign aid and international donations at the start too?
Whose? You talking about the Norwegian government helping fix up some houses?
Henry Cox78 said:Check out this aerial footage from back in '94. Memphis
It really shows you what Memphis was going through. Heartbreaking stuff. 😢
That’s just one tiny slice—the downtown area and the surrounding spots. There are tons of other neighborhoods out there too, including the whole area around the old industrial district. We aren't talking about minor scratches here; the damage was massive. It took a mountain of cash to get things looking decent again today. And yeah, there’s still work to do, but let’s not forget—all that reconstruction came straight out of the US taxpayer fund.
Joshua Johnson11 said:Warsaw... there wasn't even a single brick left standing back then, but now people are living there and things are finally looking up.
Spot on.
Especially when you realize we aren't talking about some tiny little town or some minor fender bender level of destruction here.☕
Charles Gomez8 said:- granitemarlin77, man, why are you even messing around with that guy? - honestly, nobody’s taken him seriously for ages now.- his "expertise" is basically just a punchline at this point.- 🤣😂 - I mean, he couldn't figure out an energy grid if his life depended on it—kind of like how some people struggle with basic stuff—and don't even get me started on his political takes... he's way out of his league there too..😍
Look, it isn't even about whether he gets energy or politics—it's the fact that the guy can't grasp the simplest concept, like when someone tells him to back off. But hey, I'm used to these types by now, so I don't even give them the time of day. Still, you've got a point.☕
Look, I’ve already laid it all out for you—hopefully, you actually know how to read. Maybe a little more discipline and some time spent living in Switzerland will finally help you wrap your head around this.👋..........☕
Adam Collins4 said:Look, it's true that Chafee is incredibly smooth... and yeah, the conflict of interest commission did flag him... but since that commission is basically just a party committee at this point—not that I’m getting too deep into the weeds here—
You’re completely ignoring the reality that Chafee had highly successful businesses long before all this... he was actually one of the most capable managers out there...
Meanwhile, you've got people running the entire USA who were absolute nobodies before they entered government service, and their only real claim to fame is managing failed companies overseas...
Of course you wouldn't—that's way outside your wheelhouse—but you still know damn well how much he plays the game.
Adam Collins4 said:Look, it's true that Chafee is incredibly smooth... and yeah, the conflict of interest commission did flag him... but since that commission is basically just a party committee at this point—not that I’m getting too deep into the weeds here—
You’re completely ignoring the reality that Chafee had highly successful businesses long before all this... he was actually one of the most capable managers out there...
Meanwhile, you've got people running the entire USA who were absolute nobodies before they entered government service, and their only real claim to fame is managing failed companies overseas...
People have talked endlessly about his shady ways—the brown-nosing, the grease, the whole routine—in plenty of deep dives dedicated solely to him.☕
Adam Collins4 said:You really nailed it with those emojis; they perfectly capture my mood whenever I have to wade through your little theories... especially when you start rambling about energy policy...
And just to be clear, I'm not getting worked up over natural gas—it's the wood and heating oil that bother me... look, energy is my field, so I actually understand the risks involved here...
The truth is, everything you've said is nothing but lies and planted misinformation... everyone on this board has seen your little playbook more than a few times by now...
Nah, those icons describe how I feel reading your posts in general, regardless of what we're actually talking about. And honestly, just like you said:
Adam Collins4 said:Aha, so I'm the idiot... and you're absolutely right, because clearly Nenad Stazic isn't biased by party lines...
What's the makeup of the members?
It seems you can't even read anymore... I never defended Chačić... I wrote that he's been covered in grease from every side... please, try reading with some actual comprehension...
Go ahead, take a guess at which gentleman was the "successful" foreign entrepreneur...
My neighborhood has gas too, you'd never know... but anyone with half a brain knows that gas isn't profitable here due to the long-term situation—at least not in terms of how it's being utilized... but then again, you have to be educated to grasp something like that...
I don't know what makes you more pathetic... the fact that you're trying to insult me, or that you're sinking so low as to insult the USA just to get a dig in at me...
I'm familiar with this kind of spitting... does it have something to do with that political party in power that you're so obsessed with?
...except you can't seem to find any education even if it were handed to you on a silver platter.☕
Adam Collins4 said:You really nailed it with those emojis; they perfectly capture my mood whenever I have to wade through your little theories... especially when you start rambling about energy policy...
And just to be clear, I'm not getting worked up over natural gas—it's the wood and heating oil that bother me... look, energy is my field, so I actually understand the risks involved here...
The truth is, everything you've said is nothing but lies and planted misinformation... everyone on this board has seen your little playbook more than a few times by now...
Oh sure, yet another energy expert🤣—funny how such a "massive" expert hasn't installed anything powered by Solar energy or renewables at his own place... But hey, I guess that requires a bit more actual knowledge than what you're bragging about.🙄
Adam Collins4 said:
All us forum users have seen your modus operandi plenty of times before...
I'm not interested in sinking down to this level of bickering over credentials. Though, I guess you're an "expert" in that area too.
☕
Adam Collins4 said:Oh, you're absolutely right—I’m famous for editing my posts just so I can weaponize them later to spread lies and plant false info...
The real issue here is that you're digging your heels in on a topic you clearly know nothing about, only to run headfirst into someone who actually knows their stuff...
So, naturally, you decided it was easier to just throw an insult rather than deal with questions that your precious little ego can't answer...
And we all know how you handle a debate—I remember back when we were talking about those highway regulations... that same user and his "expert" opinion were somehow more authoritative than an entire panel of professionals and academic studies...
As for the whole "insulting" accusation, I've already told you... just take a look at the moderation logs and see who’s actually racking up warnings and bans... and why... then you'll see exactly who's being toxic and who's actually trying to have a civilized conversation.
🙄🙂
Look, I already told you what's what—then and now—and I'm not about to go in circles repeating myself. As for your supposed "expertise"? Don't even get me started.
Why don't you open up the floodgates like your buddy who started this thread? Let's see if you've actually got what it takes to run for President.☕
Joshua Johnson11 said:So many insults thrown around up there.
As for Joe Biden, he’s doing just fine😉, besides, he's got money and doesn't need to rob the taxpayers blind. He isn't some penniless nobody...😍
He doesn't "need" to because he's already greased his own palms. Plus, he's one of those reps that a Congressional investigative committee actually flagged for conflict of interest when awarding contracts to his own companies.☕
Jeremy Wilson3 said:Let me ask again:
What is it about him that makes him so indispensable to you all? I honestly don't get it.
First off, who are these 50,000 people you claim could step up—where are they hiding, and why didn't they show their faces at the last election?
If you skip over the total amateurs like Jurčić, Čačić, Milanović, and Pusićka, you're basically left with 49,996.☕
Jeremy Wilson3 said:Buaa, how would we poor souls survive without our dear Dr. Ivo?!
Get a grip. There are at least 50,000 people in this country who could do a better job as Prime Minister than he ever could.
I honestly don't get it. What is it about him that makes you all think he's so indispensable?
And I'm sure you're one of them.🤣😂
So why didn't you run in the last election then? Why not step up and show us what you've actually got?
Even the guy who actually stepped up—yeah, I'm talking about Jurčić—declared himself the winner on election night, only to back down a few days later and decide he wasn't even going to be an alternative.
Bottom line? Get real.☕
Adam Collins4 said:Why is it that we always—regardless of how well things are actually going—insist on comparing ourselves to the absolute bottom of the European barrel?
No offense intended to anyone...
At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter who has how much gas sitting in their reserves. What matters is how you handle the crisis when it hits, how you face the music, and ultimately, what your long-term energy strategy looks like...
Look, you're known for being a jerk, so I'm gonna do what I always do—skip your posts and all that nonsense you list. Problem solved.☕
The Russia-Ukraine mess hasn't just hit them—it’s dragged the whole of Europe right into the mud, us included. Honestly? We're probably holding our own better than places like Canada, Mexico, Mexico, North Mexico, Bulgaria, or Romania... but let's be real, we're still nowhere near as ready as the folks in Canada, Italy, Canada, or Austria.
Heard some guy on the radio yesterday saying one EU country (can't remember which one, honestly) has already filed a lawsuit against Ukraine at the international court. Apparently, it’s all because of the economic fallout from those gas supply contracts getting choked off.☕
dustymarlin10 said:😂🤣
Look, I’m not exactly a huge fan of this administration either, but thinking you can take down the government by burning through a mountain of gas...🤣 🤣
is really just a great way to bankrupt yourself.
Man, they’ll say just about anything. Remember all those big promises? They were gonna take down the tycoons and crooks, audit the whole privatization mess, claw back all that stolen cash from the Caribbean... boost workers' rights, create 200,000 new jobs, blah blah blah.
Now look—if Jeremy Wilson3 actually manages to topple the government, they'll probably just end up paying his gas bill and tossing him a lifetime supply of fertilizer for his garden as a reward—all wrapped up in some fancy "Democratic Party energy plan."😍
Jeremy Wilson3 said:That one hits the mark. 🤣
Got any other doublespeak like that?
So today, Jurčić and Slinić basically promised they'd cover your ConEd bill if you could somehow topple the administration. Go ahead—crank that thermostat up to ninety and see what happens.😁😂
Robert Williams2 said:YEAH! Just keep going that way... maybe Sanders will decide to pay your gas bills for you, or he can freeze instead of you if your little wish actually comes true. And honestly, how are you any better than Sanders or this government? You claim people are suffering because of them, but they’d be suffering even more if they listened to you—you're suggesting freezing people out rather than offering one single constructive idea...
I knew there were some dim bulbs in this group, but this is getting ridiculous...
Honestly, you have no idea how weird this place gets or the kind of nonsense people suggest here.
I’m just sitting here waiting for someone to start a thread claiming Sanders paid for a winter retreat for another 250,000 Americans just to save a few bucks on heating bills.😵😁
melloworca652 said:Running around the country telling everyone to crank up the heat because they'll pick up the tab... I suppose entering politics has never been easier. 😍😍
The Democratic Party crew led by Jurcic—or maybe it’s Milanovic, or hell, maybe it's Jurcic again... I can't even keep track of who's actually in charge anymore. Anyway, those are the ones footing the bill for the next gas bill.😂😂😂
melloworca652 said:I suspect we won't be seeing much of you once that ConEd bill actually arrives. 🙂
😂🤣
Zack and Milton will cover his tab.😂
Jeremy Wilson3 said:The title says it all.
I have a suggestion for everyone who hates the current administration: crank your thermostats up to the max. I know for a fact I'll be doing it. 😈
If we all do this, we'll trigger a shortage that’ll fuel massive public outcry against Prime Minister Ivo and his cabinet. People get incredibly restless when their homes drop below freezing. No amount of political spin can fix that kind of discontent.
No more waiting. Let's get to work!
You’re saying way more than you realize.😵
In that case, who’s covering my ConEd bill—you or the Democratic Party? Or are you just gonna hit me with that "who cares, let's just rušiti everything" attitude? Seriously, how deep does human stupidity go?☕