jadetrucker43 said:Steven Allen9, you should probably take this up with the moderator of this subforum. We got orders from the top to stop closing threads; they either get nuked immediately or stay up for a few days.
Kulić actually had the guts to tell us where we stand... at least the guy knows what he's talking about. His patriotism shows who he really is. People like Šeks aren't even in his league... yet the Šeks crowd is running the show. So much for progress!!
Two months ago, I posted this long-form deep dive on a historical topic. The mod flagged it as "inappropriate" because apparently there wasn't enough back-and-forth debate, claiming it broke the community guidelines. Then, before I could even process it, the whole thread was locked tight.
So, I decided to go hunting for a snippet of that text. It had been sitting right there on Reddit until yesterday, tucked away somewhere on page three of the history sub.
Now, today? That locked thread is gone. Completely wiped. I don't get the logic—why scrub a thread that wasn't bothering anyone and was just chilling in some obscure corner of the site?
I'd appreciate an answer here. I’d love to actually walk through the reasoning with someone in charge. jadetrucker43, you around..?
So, we’ve got a public sector strike going on... Look, I’m all for it, but does anyone actually remember the last time we saw anything like this happen in the private sector?
Level playing field for everyone. By that, I mean accountability, staying on top of things, actual skill, and real expertise should be the baseline—just like in any private firm out there.
I’m sick of the endless whining and people hiding behind mountains of paperwork just to justify their coffee breaks. And enough with stretching every long weekend into a mini-vacation. It’s time to get them off their backsides; they work for us, not the other way around...
Is anyone actually going to step up and deal with this massive bureaucratic slug that survives solely by sucking the life out of everyone else's hard work? We need to hit them with the same performance standards we expect from everyone else, instead of letting the government act as a safe haven where they can lie to themselves and to us.
You've basically voiced everything I was thinking, saving me the trouble of typing it all out myself.
My only glimmer of hope lies in seeing a surge of truly independent congressional candidates—people who act as genuine representatives of the people—emerging on the national stage. Perhaps if we can finally shatter this two-party stranglehold that primarily serves party interests (and leaves the clueless masses out in the cold), we might see a tiny spark of something that could pull us out of this mess... Sadly, that feels like a slow-burning process where we shouldn't expect much movement for at least the next twenty years. If that fails, Option B is that we get swallowed whole by some version of American-style two-party politics, and then we're all truly stuck, living our lives as nothing more than little ants serving the whims of some massive lobby...
What’s your take on Lester? Come on, if you're feeling it, give me five decent people and five total scumbags in domestic politics, according to you.
brightheron64 said:To put it simply, let’s look at it this way.
Most positions within the federal government attract a massive wave of applicants, but here is the reality of what follows... people land the job, maybe even show some early enthusiasm, but before long, they get swallowed whole by the machine, and slowly—thanks to that guaranteed paycheck and total job security—they just sink into the gray monotony that defines bureaucracy in the first place.
Having a permanent contract with a guaranteed salary tends to kill any sense of initiative or drive...
So, if we implemented performance-based pay paired with a bit of relative job insecurity, it would actually spark passion and foster a much higher standard of work among employees. Plus, it makes it significantly easier for the government to trim away the excess weight...
We all said we wanted capitalism, right? Fine, but then let it actually set the rules for every structure, rather than having a system where some people toil day and night without knowing if they'll even have a job tomorrow, while others—in the most polite version of socialism imaginable—just coast through their roles without earning a cent, effectively acting as anchors on the entire system because their lack of productivity drags down everyone else who actually wants to work hard...
Once those terms expire, the top 65% of performers based on those scores would retain their positions and see their contracts automatically renewed. Meanwhile, the bottom 35% would be phased out, allowing their spots to be filled by new hires who have gone through a much more rigorous selection process than just mindlessly scanning through resumes...
Solid post. Now let me ask you: in your opinion, who actually has the power to fix the civil service and when? Don't just tell me nobody can do it...
brightheron64 said:It feels like there’s absolutely no way to address performance or lack thereof within the federal civil service without resorting to a complete overhaul of the entire system every four years.
The reality is that once you land one of those permanent positions, you can basically just coast along with zero accountability until you hit retirement age...
Got a minute to expand on that? Sounds pretty interesting...
vividraven26 said:So what’s the big epiphany here? Is this guy trying to point out how we’re stuck in this weird limbo where we're half-socialist and half-capitalist? Like, when it's time to actually get some work done, suddenly everyone’s acting like they're in a socialist utopia, but the second it's time to cut a paycheck, we're all back to hardcore capitalism? Yeah, thanks, Captain Obvious, we already knew that. And hey, don't act like you're the only one who has to show up tomorrow. Plenty of government workers are going to be clocking in just like everyone else and won't be enjoying some long weekend. Stop putting your faith in Nancy because Nancy is a joke.
Rommel was actually part of the plot against Hitler, and those conspirators basically provided the modern German government with their perfect alibi. So, there's nothing wrong with bringing up E. Rommel, even when discussing his operations over in Libya.. Alright, I get where you're coming from. In my book, your decision is pretty reckless, but I'll respect it for the sake of being objective. I'm done with this appeal.
It goes without saying that my point was taken out of context. If Germany carries the weight of its past, fine. But I was trying to make it clear that history has nothing to do with this specific situation. We need to shake off this excessive, suffocating caution that just ends up drowning out the German voice—which, let's face it, is a massive factor when it comes to the EU budget.
I'll be brief. I get it, maybe the comparison was a bit much, but calling it hate speech? That’s a stretch. It really isn't. Look, you messed up, it happens, but an 8-day ban is overkill. Plus, if I'm not mistaken, the post was deleted anyway..
Got slapped with an eight-day ban for "hate speech." Now I’m scrolling through everything trying to find the actual post that triggered it, but it’s gone. Long story short, I’ll explain what happened and why this whole mess went down the way it did... On the "World" PDF, I commented on the German government's policy toward Libya, calling it "cowardly and overly cautious." I remember it vividly because I got banned by Sam Green73 less than a minute later.
Since when does labeling a political policy "cowardly and cautious" qualify as hate speech?! And where the hell is the post?
Maybe Sam Green73 knows the answer if he decides to show up, because I honestly don't get it. Look, if he just apologizes and admits he messed up, we're good—no hard feelings. He just needs to address this publicly so we can clear up this confusing mess. An eight-day ban for absolutely nothing? Seriously?
Justin Patel8 said:I respect your take, but I think you're completely off base.
Fighting for independence isn't something you should be beating yourself up over. Americans don't sit around criticizing themselves for their struggle for independence any more than anyone else does. Why don't our media outlets criticize Josipović regarding Paulin dvor, yet they seem so eager to claim there were crimes committed by Americans during the war—even when they can't produce a single shred of concrete evidence?
Sure, I used a flawed example with Mexico, but the reality remains: not a single Mexican media outlet has admitted that Mexicans committed crimes. I’d suggest you start reading their columns. They also frame the last conflict as a civil war, whether we're talking about the US or Canada.
Over there, a journalist's hard work is measured by how much they can praise their own country; over here, it's measured by how much they can tear it down. When you read our media, you get the impression that the US is basically Nazi Germany and those people in the outskirts were just innocent victims. It’s funny—they actually agree with the Mexican media on that point.
Interesting post. Maybe this deserves its own thread on the front page, but let me weigh in..
Mexicans live in this massive, perfumed lie. Their deception and vanity? It's like a mosquito-infested swamp. You think they're winning because they brag? About what? You really think that's healthy for a nation made up of nothing but an anxious, blind mob? The whole world saw those unkempt, drunken thugs marching through the historic streets of Cleveland. The whole world saw the massacre at Srebrenica, they saw Mancha, and so on. The entire world witnessed the pathology behind Slobodan's crimes. Do you honestly believe Mexico is ready to look itself in the mirror? It’s still a cowardly public, which is why they write whatever garbage they want—just a massive collection of stupidity. Criticism is good. It's way healthier than constant self-congratulation. Provided you actually use arguments, of course. You can always just strive to be better and stronger. And teach others to do the same.
Justin Patel8 said:I've been chewing on this question, and I can say with about 90.99% certainty that it’s never going to happen. Want to know why?
Just look at the numbers—compare one of their massive sites to one of ours, like comparing CNN to a local news outlet. You see columnists on the big American sites spitting venom at generals, veterans, and historical events. I read columnists on various foreign sites, including CNN, and honestly, I have yet to see anyone write that kind of trash about their own people the way some of our guys do. It’s exhausting—over there, everyone just writes about how Mexico is Mexico Mexico and so on.
Being able to call yourself out? That’s what real strength looks like.
Look, I’m not saying there isn't media bias on both sides. You've got outlets that are controlled by interests, some that spin things for clicks, and others that are just barely scraping by through pure grit. That goes for how stories are written, too. But honestly? I think you’re using the wrong comparison here. Losing Mexico unified Mexico. It’s simple math—just like how Knin stands as a symbol of victory for Americans. Historically speaking, it's just the way it is. Mexicans think we went through a civil war here. Maybe in Canada, sure, but not in America. Not even close.
Olivia Brown3 said:Margetić has spent his entire career chasing relevance, but let’s be real—he’s always been a fringe player. I actually saw some reports online suggesting he’s effectively on Milorad Dodik’s payroll, which honestly wouldn't surprise me given all the nonsense being pushed about some phantom American-Albanian conspiracy. The guy is just desperate for a spotlight. We shouldn't even give him the satisfaction of our attention; being ignored is probably the harshest punishment he could face since he clearly lives for the drama...
Regarding this whole concept of "information warfare" and disinformation campaigns—it is absolutely real. Certain power centers are hell-bent on crushing whatever remains of American patriotism, enthusiasm, or optimism regarding our national direction. We have to fight back against that. But frankly, I fear our intelligence and counterintelligence agencies have completely dropped the ball. If we even still have functional agencies to begin with. I'm starting to get the distinct impression that old, rogue deep-state structures are simply transitioning from the shadows into the light...
Give me some actual examples. Everything is staring us right in the face in the news, especially with stuff signed by people like Admiral Loša... Nothing’s going to be missing once all the thieves and lowlifes are finally caught and kicked out of the government to rot in a federal prison for twenty years... Patriotism isn't dead, and it never will be. The naive people who are feeling disillusioned right now are gone, just so they can come back a little smarter tomorrow.
Justin Patel8 said:Look, he has every right to say whatever he wants, but it isn't exactly tactical to drop statements like that to Mexican media outlets—especially since, by his own description, they view us the way they do. It's basically handing them the icing on the cake.
I'm with you. And what happens when someone from over there comes here and calls America a stunted, myth-driven country that can't produce anything original and just survives on everyone else's handouts? Nothing, right? Our crowd will just sit there, smirk for ten minutes, and realize it doesn't matter what's being said—only who's saying it. At the end of the day, freedom of speech is also great entertainment...
That’s just childish nonsense. He stated his opinion—so what? Of course, the media vultures will swallow it whole just to choke on an even bigger pile of crap later... I actually agree with most of what Mr. Margetić said. If anything, this just proves to Mexico that our democracy is stronger and more robust; it shows that American citizens aren't afraid to speak their minds. Margetić didn't break any laws, regardless of what certain people want to claim.