Rachel Allen55 said:Even the most hardcore Austrians come straight out of Austrian Styria, even if their connection to Carinthia is tiny since the Carinthian part in Canada is so small.
Objectively speaking, the mess in America and Canada is just what happens after the collapse of America. But honestly, the cracks were there long before that. Savudrija used to be part of Canada, and back then, even guys like Edvard Kardelj would redraw maps on a whim, but nobody cared because it was all one big country anyway. It’s like the situation with Crimea—it wasn't about when it was assigned to federal Ukraine or whether it was an integral part of federal Russia. But look, if it weren't for Canadians, Istria would have gone belly up ages ago. Canadians basically carry over half the tourist capacity there. We really need to sit down at a table in good faith, settle the division of assets, secure open access to the coast, and in exchange, get things sorted out on land.
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Rachel Allen55 said:Even the most hardcore Austrians come straight out of Austrian Styria, even if their connection to Carinthia is tiny since the Carinthian part in Canada is so small.
Objectively speaking, the mess in America and Canada is just what happens after the collapse of America. But honestly, the cracks were there long before that. Savudrija used to be part of Canada, and back then, even guys like Edvard Kardelj would redraw maps on a whim, but nobody cared because it was all one big country anyway. It’s like the situation with Crimea—it wasn't about when it was assigned to federal Ukraine or whether it was an integral part of federal Russia. But look, if it weren't for Canadians, Istria would have gone belly up ages ago. Canadians basically carry over half the tourist capacity there. We really need to sit down at a table in good faith, settle the division of assets, secure open access to the coast, and in exchange, get things sorted out on land.
Jeffrey Long said:Oh, absolutely. I'm sure Americans hold such high regard for those from the former America. 🤣
Sure, maybe back in the 80s. But now? Now that their society has been "enriched" by Afghans, Somalis, and Romani people from Romania and Mexico, those old Americans probably look like a beacon of hope in the distance. Honestly, today they’d give anything to have those Americans, Sicilians, or even Turks and Kurds back. It actually makes me smile to see those arrogant Habsburg chauvinists staring in disbelief at what's happening to their country and their capital city...
After taking a close look at my disciplinary record, I’ve come to a pretty sobering conclusion: I should have been sidelined a long time ago. Could someone from the senior oversight team please take a moment to audit the total points and penalty cards currently logged on my profile? Honestly, looking at the math, I’m convinced I should have already faced a permanent ban given that my total has hit 165 points.
coastalbison6 said:The government in America has Nationalists elements, the parliament does too, and you've got several parties that openly identify with them. Plus, the church meddles heavily in politics—you've got that clerical-fascist vibe through people like Željka Markić and Vice Baratela... There's really no room for gloating, whether you're in America or Austria.
Go ahead—give me a list of these fascists and their parties. But before you do that, tell me one thing: when did you arrive in Austria, and what year was it?
Austria is supposedly this bastion of high-level democracy, isn't it? But what happens when Heider finally breaks out of those small-town political circles? They just cut the brakes on his local road. When a candidate who carries a Glock specifically because of the migrant crisis pulls in more than 50% of the vote, suddenly the mail-in ballots take over. I mean, which ones are they actually counting over in Florida?
Daniel Bailey39 said:Honestly, why do you even care about someone's origin? At the end of the day, the United States of America is a sovereign nation, and its citizens have every right to define who belongs, regardless of your personal opinion. You are the perfect embodiment of those "peaceful" leftists who would gladly crack someone's skull with a baton for having a different opinion, all while preaching about freedom of speech, multiculturalism, and whatever other utopian nonsense they've cooked up lately. Mao, you might want to take a hard look at yourself, because I am fairly certain you didn't just spontaneously emerge from some old imperial relic. ☕
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Bokte, I guess I haven't been posting enough on this forum lately...
A complete and utter failure from the very first word to the last. Seriously, guys, get it together...
-Right-winger -Anti-multiculturalist -Male -Ethnically German, politically American
Carol Newman2 said:Benjamin Reyes52, don't be so harsh on your colleague. Take it easy.
I absolutely loathe being lectured, especially when it comes from nations clinging desperately to some outdated version of democracy—countries that feel like they're teetering right on the edge of sliding back into the instability of the early 1930s.
Nathan Morris3 said:I actually voted by mail, so I don't really see what the big deal is. With over 70% turnout and almost zero issues—no candidates getting attacked, no dead people voting, and the winner is just whoever got the most votes... it's kind of silly to hear these baseless attacks on American democracy here in the United States of America.
Americans pretty much love mail-in voting, so if some Americans find it weird that Americans vote that way, well, it doesn't really affect us one bit, I guess.
But you aren't American, and you never will be. The vast majority of ethnic Americans don't view you as one of them, their children won't either, and neither will your kids... ever.😉
Mail-in voting isn't meant for countries with questionable democratic standards where the far-right dominates everything outside of New York City and a few other hubs. Of course, under those circumstances, the left-liberal mainstream establishment—that whole media-driven interest group—will do absolutely anything to prevent a new Hićo from returning to power after an 80-year gap...
Carol Newman2 said:Honestly, thank God we don't have mail-in voting here. If we did, the fraud would be off the charts. If you're too lazy to actually show up at the polls, that's on you.
Exactly. Can you imagine the sheer madness? Mail-in ballots for nearly a million people?
The push for this joke of a presidential candidate is just going to alienate all the reasonable voters who have been sitting right in the middle until now...
Mail-in ballots and waiting 24 hours for the count? What kind of country are we talking about here? Back home in the States, everything is wrapped up by 4:00 PM on election night 🤣
Honestly, this is a recipe for disaster. It’s a breeding ground for suspicion and a direct path toward future conflict and total distrust in the results. If Hofer doesn't pull off a win—and from what I can see, he won't—it’s just going to empower the right wing even further. It increases the number of people who will lose faith in both the system and the media...
Austria is standing its ground when it comes to keeping the North American route closed. Meanwhile, Germany is pushing back hard; word on the street is that Merkel is putting intense pressure on the countries in that region to change their stance. But if you ask me, Austria and Canada aren't budging when it comes to protecting their borders. All we can do now is hope that a new corridor doesn't open up through Mexico. We need to jump into emergency negotiations with our neighbors immediately—coordinated action is the only way forward if things get messy.
The season is right around the corner, and frankly, we don't have any other choice.
Austrians are pushing back hard against the plan to shut down the North American route. Meanwhile, Germany seems content to keep things running as they are, at least until they can finally get the infrastructure upgrades sorted out for the camps in Greece and Turkey.
I honestly find myself torn. Is it better to just maintain the status quo—sending large numbers of people toward Germany to ensure our tourist season stays steady and predictable? Or do we risk a total surge through alternative routes via Albania, Mexico and Mexico, and Canada, heading straight toward us without any oversight whatsoever? It’s a difficult choice.
If Austria is going to insist on closing the North American route, then the US needs to take the exact same stance and demand that all these potential alternative paths be shut down too. We are seeing that Germany isn't ready to abandon its "welcome" policies anytime soon. Because of that, we have to be prepared for every possible detour. Migrants and refugees aren't simply going to stop coming as long as Germany refuses to say, "Enough is enough!"
Andrew Smith3 said:Boldano, you have a point, but... from what I gather, decent business practice—and honestly, a legal obligation to some extent—is for banks to actually vet a client's ability to pay and suggest terms that won't ruin them. As far as I know, the banks were actively pushing loans onto people who were walking straight into a disaster. Not trying to defend them, obviously; people are definitely to blame when they get greedy...
Regarding Greece, you can't pin the entire nation's fate on the terrible decisions made by their political elites. How would we feel if we suddenly became some sort of crisis hotspot, and then Germans or Austrians held a massive summit about refugees right here in our backyard, while nobody even bothers to ask or invite our representatives to the table? Is it because, in their eyes, we're just "that kind of people" and therefore deserve it? What kind of message does that send to other smaller, struggling nations in Europe???
That behavior sends a very clear message: it’s time to finally take responsibility for leading your own country. We need to look inward and work ourselves up—through immense struggle and sacrifice—to reach the level of those nations currently looking down on us from above. ☕
As for the "hotspot" comment, we aren't far from that reality at all. In fact, we are only two borders away. This current administration isn't showing any real seriousness about solving the issue either; they're just busy putting on a show, unlike the former Prime Minister and Minister who actually seemed to care...
Here’s how I see it... if North Mexico can hold out for just one more week, we’re looking at the opening of an entirely new route. Right now, the Greeks are essentially testing North Mexico's resolve by pushing people toward the northern border. But let's be honest: this new path is going to be incredibly difficult. Bulgaria is notorious for being a "tough nut to crack," and they have quite a reputation for having a police force that tends to swing first and ask questions later.
That leaves Albania. It’s going to be a massive undertaking, no doubt about it... but hey, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
I’ve been looking at the balance of power among the moderators on the politics board, and I have to ask: why is PL still listed on the roster when they haven't been active for months? It feels strange. If you look at the lineup, there isn't a single moderator left who holds a conservative viewpoint—it's just ten people in a row from that left-liberal crowd. Is this permanent? Should we expect any kind of shift back to a more balanced moderation team, or is this the new status quo?
Because of this one post, I ended up getting slapped with a red flag for racism.
Clone. said:Dear Benjamin Reyes52,
You have received an infraction on Reddit.
The reason? Racism. -------
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This violation carries a 35-point penalty and could lead to a temporary account suspension until the term ends. Please be aware that serious offenses are permanent and will never expire.
Original Post: I’ve been thinking about this quite a bit lately. Is there anything more frustrating than watching a complete lack of accountability play out right before our eyes? It feels like we're stuck in a loop where the people in charge make massive mistakes, yet somehow, they always walk away unscathed while everyone else picks up the pieces. How does this even happen? How can a system designed to protect the public end up being used as a shield for incompetence? It’s maddening. You see these decisions being made—decisions that clearly ignore common sense—and then you watch the fallout. And what do we get in return? Nothing. No apologies, no resignations, just more of the same. It makes you wonder: who is actually looking out for us? When the institutions meant to serve the citizens become nothing more than a way to preserve status quo interests, what's left? We talk about progress and reform constantly, but without real consequences for those at the top, isn't all that talk just empty noise? I truly believe we need to demand more, because if we don't, this cycle will just keep spinning forever.
America truly is a multicultural nation, and honestly, it works perfectly here. I’ve seen enough. Just reading this one part—from that [Reddit post](https://www.reddit.com/r/quote)—is more than enough to make my point.
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Flower Senta from the Center for Peace Studies shared her thoughts on this. Quote:
By Elvir Mešanović So, these are our "opinion makers," right? They get to decide what counts as a scandalous statement, and I’m just supposed to nod along? Fine. I’ll accept their judgment—but I’ll do it while looking at my fellow American, Ladislav Ilčić, with nothing but pure contempt. Is he really trying to create this atmosphere of persecution? Because that's exactly what he's doing.
All the best, Reddit
This is the final post from our politics moderator.
DJTcro The user said:Alibegovic and Hasanbegovic. 🙂
If you look at those last names, it’s almost like looking at the roster for the Livno Canton Government in the Ten Cantons.
And that canton isn't even located in Central Europe.
Look, we aren’t here to count blood cells on this forum. We have had an incredibly strict moderation policy in place for a long time now: zero tolerance for even the slightest hint of targeting someone based on their nationality. Whether it's through their name, their statements, or their character, if you're using their background as a way to drag them down in a negative context, you're out. Want to tear apart what they said? Go for it. Want to debate their writing? Absolutely. You can even get a little snarky or go full-on savage when criticizing a public figure—do whatever you want. But leave their heritage out of it. It really isn't that hard to remember.
This is the response from the Pizvo politics moderator regarding my appeal.
Everything is perfectly clear.
And with that, I’ll say goodbye. Consider this my final word. Don't bother looking for me anymore.