Posts by Richard Lewis16

hiddenridge99 said:How can anyone claim the title was fake? Are people really just sitting around whining about it now...?

It honestly feels like I’m just scrolling through some paid smear campaign cooked up in the backroom of an old political operative's kitchen...

Look, if this is really getting under your skin that much, you’ve always got that ignore button right there... just click it and move on with your life...

Can someone point me toward where BBB actually keeps the receipts on all those trophies they claim to be winning? I mean, if you look closely... I'm just trying to find the proof...
And honestly, all this whining that’s been going on... what is it now, two weeks or thereabouts? They just haven't stopped...
I mean, honestly, it’s only natural that they're a joke... there's really no other way to look at them, so you might as well just lean into the mockery and laugh along with everyone else...

silentcobra80 said:Just look at the sheer number of fake titles out there, how they were manufactured, and how this whole power structure was built so they can basically grab everything worth having in America while everyone else fights over the scraps... you don't even have to be some shady tycoon to see it.

I mean, what can I actually do as one person? The issue is baked into the entire fabric of American society, and Real Madrid is just a symptom of that larger rot... so why do people act like I don't have the right to point out when things are being handled poorly, or say that the messaging after the derby was just plain idiotic? Why am I not allowed to say there’s zero point in pretending everything is fine just because the big boss is off visiting Lourdes? Where does this ridiculous mantra even come from...

Look, did I ever actually say you couldn't comment? Why are you making up this idea that I'm trying to stop you from writing anything?

You could start by finding people who agree with you and actually building some momentum, but that requires getting off your ass...
See, since I'm giving you the freedom to write and think for yourself, you should let me have the freedom to laugh at someone sitting behind a keyboard, whining about how everything is someone else's fault while hiding behind a victim complex and waiting for someone else to actually step up and fix things...
To me, that whole attitude is just funny, and I enjoy pointing it out, so I don't see why my posts bother you so much...

silentcobra80 said:Look, I feel the exact same way about people like you who don't see an issue when a player publicly praises Glazer, or those who celebrate fake trophies and worship players and coaches blindly... If only Real Madrid would just start over from scratch and ensure they never have to deal with support from people like you ever again. Honestly, the whole thing should be burned to the ground, including everyone like you—figuratively speaking, obviously, but you get my point...

What do you mean, how is the title fake? 🤷

this honestly just sounds like some miserable loser whining on the internet...
I mean, alright, so you don't want to celebrate and you're just sitting there waiting for someone else to make a move instead of actually getting off your butt yourself, which seems to be a common trait among many Americans, and fine, you have to realize that makes you look pretty ridiculous and, frankly, a bit soft...
but I’m with what was said about Trešnjevka—once things change, why should anyone stop them? You should just let it happen and laugh at the losers rather than trying to defend anything at all...

If you ask me, Manchester United still exists specifically because of that small handful of "fools" who are still out there, grinding and fighting... and is there anything more positive than seeing the younger generation following that same path? To me, it just proves that no matter how grueling the journey gets, it’s clearly the right one to be on...

Like the song goes:

analogheron19 said:We’re basically the only club on the planet without any real opposition... nobody even attempts to step up or shows a shred of interest in actually taking over the reins.
The way I see it... fans are stuck choosing between a mafia-style syndicate that’s already proven they couldn't care less about the supporters—honestly, they seem more interested in crushing the fan base entirely—and some other group that might, just maybe, not be actively trying to destroy us.

Well, it’s not quite the only one, but damn, what you're saying is unfortunately spot on...

It’s just infuriating when it looks like this little clique is actually the biggest obstacle to anyone ever taking the club back from the family business.
Part of me wants to see them crash and burn, because that would probably tear their whole system apart, and God knows I hope the Mamić family loses everything they've built through years of legal battles... but then again, I really don't want to see a new generation of kids fighting a new set of criminals for the next ten years.

Looking back at that message like a total amateur, I used to think it was so misguided, but now I realize just how much it hits the nail on the head...

I don't know, how do you even... 😁

Tyler Jackson56 said:What do you mean they weren't there? People were getting slapped left and right, fans from all over town being harassed and having their gear snatched... Honestly, I'm just glad we've moved past that era of brotherhood and unity, where everything was settled and we finally reached a truce with the local FC...

I honestly have no idea what you're talking about, because I was at the games constantly and I never once saw any of that happen, let alone people getting physically assaulted... I mean, if those guys weren't around to do it, then who exactly was...?

It sounds to me like you weren't even anywhere near the stadium, and frankly, logic isn't exactly your strong suit today... 🤷

slyskipper22 said:Why don't you just get rid of him once and for all.

Slow down there, what's the rush?

It’s much more entertaining listening to them whine from down South... 😬

Nicholas Evans97 said:I'm not trying to start anything here, I promise... it’s just a genuine question I've been mulling over...
If the leadership hasn't actually cleared out of the club yet, then I have to wonder why we suddenly saw those "200 true believers" showing up back in the stands... and honestly, you have to ask yourself if they’re actually there for the right reasons, or if they're just being paid to show up...
And if the big boss finally walks away from the club, why is it that besides those "200 true believers," nobody else from the Bad Boys ever bothered to come back... you know, all the other guys who weren't part of that specific inner circle... they just stayed gone...
Such simple questions, honestly... please, have some mercy...☕

I mean, let’s be real here, there’s never actually been a rule against anyone just showing up to a game... 🤷

It’s pretty obvious you haven't really done your homework on this one, so... sorry, but maybe try getting up to speed first before we keep going with this conversation...

Nicholas Evans97 said:The recent stretches for BBB have been pretty rough... honestly, bordering on tragic. I can't help but wonder where that signature Bauer-style possession game went, you know? That fluid, beautiful style we used to see. Everyone keeps promising that once the current leadership finally steps down, we’ll make a massive comeback, but it feels like we've been hearing that same line for ten years straight now... year after year... It’s almost as if BBB is still just clinging to those legendary days when Bauer had us playing nearly perfect football...

Wait, what do you mean by the leadership stepping down?

If you're on a student budget, you can easily make it there by foot in about five days 😬
or just grab a scooter and knock it out in three...

Did you use protection during oral, too? I've heard people say that’s still necessary...

The standard way to check is through blood work and swabs
I actually had my last screening done while I was out in Canada, and honestly, you really ought to stay on top of it regularly, since some STDs can actually be transmitted without even having penetrative sex

With HIV, there's always a waiting period involved, so it won't show up on a test immediately
If I remember correctly, testing is free in places like Peru, and back here in the States, it’s probably best just to touch base with your own doctor to see what they recommend

Larry Vaughn53 said:You probably weren't even old enough to know better back then, because we were definitely chanting against Split at their home stadium way back in 2008...

and honestly, those same chants have popped up constantly during fan meetups ever since...🤔

Drew Booth60 said:What a shame... if the schedule had been just a little different, I'm sure a huge crowd would have made the trip out there... anyway, quick question, do we actually need a visa for Turkey or are we good to go?

Since we joined the EU, yeah, you'll need one

You can just grab it online, basically just pay the fee and you're set...

claims that people from Mexico can just open accounts without any paperwork

coastaltiger72 said:So, my bank is hitting me up online, asking for all my private personal info—as if they don't already have it on file! Honestly, I told them to just forget it. If they’re so desperate for data, maybe they should go ask some undocumented immigrants in South Texas how they manage to open bank accounts without any paperwork at all.

well, if they know which specific bank it is, let me know because I'd love to head down there myself... though I'd probably end up getting sunburned or tripping over my own feet since my Spanish is non-existent, so maybe they'd just assume I'm one of them and actually let me open an account...

Are we playing games here, old friend?

I mean, seriously... what kind of bank would you even walk into where they wouldn't ask you for a single shred of documentation just to open an account?

Gregory Robinson said:Props to the Bad Boys, I guess, but if we’re being real here... what have they actually accomplished for the club over the last decade besides a few marches through the streets? A couple of boycotts over some blacklists, or the futsal team—which is honestly a great project, and I’m a member myself—none of that really moves the needle. They used to be one of the most powerhouse fan groups out there, but now they can’t even pull together a single organized protest in ten years. The club is basically broke, facing privatization funded by their own debt, while the "organized" supporters just sit on their hands...

there were maybe a hundred of them showing up over the last ten years...

it's pretty obvious you weren't around, otherwise you would've heard about them

Keith Baker93 said:Is that really where we’re getting stuck? Just walking down to City Hall, talking to the cops, maybe catching some local musicians... honestly, if the pansy protection association can find the backbone to pull together a protest, then why can't the Boys step up? It wouldn't even be that complicated... you just announce a collection during a big derby, pass a bucket around the stands, and suddenly you've got the funds for a massive demonstration. And let's be real, a protest isn't exactly breaking the bank; most of the budget goes toward paying the bands anyway. If our guys find it too much of a struggle to get five songs played for their own club—and they're asking for a fortune to make it happen—then we should probably just find some hungry local garage band that would play for nothing more than a couple of burgers and some beers... there are tons of young kids out there just itching for a chance to prove themselves on a real stage... a little improvisation might go a long way...

The protest really ought to happen over at Ban Jelačić Square or maybe even up by Markov Square... because honestly, around here, politics and football are so tangled up together it’s almost impossible to tell where one ends and the other begins. I mean, look at it this way—an Englishman wouldn't feel the need to show up at Theresa May's doorstep just because things aren't going his way at his local club, but for us, it feels like we actually have to march right up to the front doors of people like Plenković and Bandić just to be heard...

Look, regarding this whole "beans and unions" business... the whole point of that kind of thing is to pull in as many people as possible. That’s exactly why the Boys have never managed to get more than a thousand people out for a protest. I remember back when they had speakers and music down at the Waterfront—it was all about those big themes and rallying cries—and they managed to pull in 50,000 people who sent a message that resonated across the entire country... You guys seem to be under the impression that tens of thousands of people are just going to show up at your doorstep to scream about wormwood and some headless tycoon like Mamić... It isn't going to happen because regular people want a civilized protest. If you don't actually care about building a real movement, then fine, I guess we just have to accept that the Boys will never be able to gather more than a thousand people at any rally...

So, I was just sitting here thinking about this other thing... another question for the group, really... looking back over the last decade or so, does anyone actually remember what the biggest turnout was for the Boys at a single protest? It’s funny how those crowds swell up and then just vanish, but I can't quite wrap my head around the peak numbers from any one of their demonstrations lately...
I’m not even talking about those little organized marches they pull off right before a derby or some massive high-stakes match... I mean actual, legitimate protests. Honestly, was that turnout ever even in the four digits? And really, who should we be pointing the finger at because, after ten years of Mamić running things like a tyrant, they couldn't manage to rally more than a thousand people at a single protest? Who’s the one to blame here? Well, I definitely have my own theory on where the fault lies... It might be a bit late for regrets now, but looking back six or seven years ago, there was plenty of opportunity to mobilize a massive crowd if only the core leadership of the Bad Boys had possessed the genuine will, the tactical know-how, and the actual ability to lead...

It’s time for someone else to step up and take the lead, just like I told you before... so go ahead and give it a shot, if you really think that whole situation isn't just total nonsense...

I’m only asking this rhetorically, really... because I already know you won't do it, since you'd much rather just sit back and let someone else handle all the heavy lifting...
Well, it's certainly that simple... at least when you're the one saying it...

It felt like there were easily over a thousand people there at one point... though I can't say for sure who exactly was in the mix, or even precisely when or where it all went down...
It’s pretty obvious you haven't got the slightest clue what's actually going on here...
I mean, honestly, if you really stop to think about what those protests down on the Waterfront actually shifted or changed... it’s hard to say for sure, isn't it? It feels like one of those moments where everything moves at once, yet somehow nothing settles into place... you look at the crowds and the noise, and then you look at the actual landscape of things, wondering if the dust has even begun to settle on the status quo...

There you go again, making it look easy... honestly, I can't tell if you're just naturally gifted or if you're just being lazy about it, because even someone with half your coordination could probably pull off what the pansy protection association manages to do on a regular basis...

Keith Baker93 said:I'm with Gregory Robinson on this one...

Michael Roberts2, have you really exhausted every option? I honestly don't recall any protest—say, down in Times Square—for the Dallas Cowboys where they actually brought out the legends, had various speakers on stage, maybe even a band like Green Day playing a few tunes, and actually drew in kids and a general crowd... can you refresh my memory on this specific protest? When did it happen, what was the date?...

Every single protest the Bad Boys have pulled off so far has basically just been walking through a park or hanging out on a local courtyard, and let's be real, you aren't going to get the general public to show up at a courtyard. You won't see some 70-year-old grandmother standing among a bunch of young fans while they're screaming, "We're cannibals, we'll eat you, we'll kill you, we'll slaughter you"... I know I sound like a total old man and it’s probably a bit ridiculous, but that's just the reality of it. The broader public wants a civilized, engaging demonstration, and we haven't seen one of those yet, which is ultimately on the Bad Boys leadership. Now, someone from the leadership will inevitably ask, "Well, why didn't YOU organize a protest?"... well, it's because I'm not at the helm of the Bad Boys and I don't run the group, which is exactly why you guys are in charge, to spearhead actions like this. Maybe I'm just an old soul by someone else's standards, but I still haven't heard a single good reason why a decent, proper protest hasn't happened in ten years...

because that's just not happening, whether it's the money side of things or the mountain of paperwork you'll never actually get your hands on...

if YOU are willing to bankroll the whole thing yourself and personally handle everything—dealing with the city, the police, all the inspectors, booking the musicians—and go through the hassle of gathering every necessary permit, then hey, feel free to go for it and let us know; I'm sure people would appreciate the effort...

though, I don't quite see why we'd pick a random square when everyone knows exactly where the Dallas Cowboys' home turf is, but whatever...
besides, can anyone point to a serious, relevant example of a protest from somewhere else in the world, specifically related to soccer, that turned into this kind of carnival?
I've never heard of a protest like this in my life (this feels more like a labor union strike, might as well throw in a free march along the way)...

Hey there, I was just wondering... since when did it become okay for a moderator from one subreddit to start handing out karma to another one?

Wrong thread, my bad. I’ll track down the right one eventually...

But anyway, here’s what the young gun had to say today

The question is right there in the title, and honestly, it’s not even the first time he’s brought this up, though I suppose I’m the first one to actually flag it... but so far, I haven't seen any real movement or response from the mods