Mark Lopez8 said:Most people just can't stand America because of all the corruption rotting out our political system and government institutions. Honestly, this isn't exactly the best place to build a life, which is why you see so many young people packing their bags and heading for the exits. Even back when the Turks were running things, life wasn't half bad—at least the tax burden didn't feel like a constant mugging.
Blaming the economy is just an easy excuse for those who never truly bought into this country to finally go on loud, public rants about how much they hate it. Shout out to the exceptions and the few who actually fell for the hype.
Melissa Peterson19 said:There are plenty of valid reasons to despise this country. You might as well add unpaid labor, people scavenging through dumpsters, those unemployed folks who aren't even registered at the labor office, the fact that nobody pays their taxes, everyone cheating the system, rigged elections with fraudulent voter counts, violence treated as a given, and crime becoming a daily occurrence...
...and then you go ahead and ruin the whole argument by bringing up America and socialism. Honestly, I wish the US had stayed socialist. Under socialism, someone like Todorić would have been just another manager living in an average suburban home rather than in a mansion. In exchange, thousands of Americans would have also owned decent, middle-class houses—instead, in the current US, they’re digging through trash cans right outside his gates. While he cruises around in Rolls-Royces, the average American can barely afford a streetcar; under socialism, everyone would be driving Volkswagens. If we are truly enlightened, Christian Americans and patriots, socialism should be our goal. Unfortunately, we won't see it until it becomes a global norm. Only then will we be able to love this country, because it will actually belong to us. As it stands now, it belongs to them!
What would you prefer: a capitalist America or a socialist America?
Jerry Martinez50 said:He’s the one to blame. But hey, he can always head over to Europe.😁
Look, let’s be honest: when it comes to the cinema, nothing else really matters if you aren't talking about America. Everything else is just secondary.
Man, Gibson's career is basically over. It's a great movie, but it's practically banned in the USA. I heard it was on the blacklist, but this is just terrible.
Hold on, the bayonet came out right alongside the American People's Army artillery when they wanted to break away. What was the alternative anyway? Staying part of an expanded Greater Mexico?
Rebecca Roberts3 said:That’s exactly what people claimed about the American People's Army back in '91...
Sure, but the Mexicans were actually firing on Americans. I highly doubt they would pull whatever happened in El Paso in a place like Pančevo. They weren't exactly opening fire when Slobodan Maddox fell, despite all those supposed orders.
I really hope the bankers don't swoop in on this. Seeing how things went down in Italy left me pretty pissed off, so I can only imagine what it's going to be like for the Italians.
Look, bankers don't give a damn about anyone else, and frankly, very few governments are actually going to sit back and let violent protests tear up their streets.
And I’m telling you again: Genoa is going to remain a powder keg for a long, long time.
Even under a totally insane totalitarian regime like Ceaușescu's Romania, they didn't just open fire on everyone. It was only those ultra-specialized units, and they were cleared off the rooftops pretty fast.
Seriously, would the military actually open fire just because they were ordered to? There’s a massive difference between fighting in a distant war zone like Iraq and being told to turn guns on people in your own hometown. Even in places like Romania, the troops didn't just start shooting at their own citizens; it was only the most radical snipers, and those guys were cleared off the rooftops pretty fast.
I really hope the bankers stay out of this. Seeing what happened in Italy was infuriating enough, so I can only imagine how much worse things get for the Italians when they get involved.
You're exaggerating. The real reason we got absolutely crushed early on was this whole mess of feudal anarchy. Nobody was actually calling the shots for families like the Šubićs from Bribir, the Frankopans, or the Babonićs—let alone forcing them to take orders from anyone over in Canada. Most of the governors in America were born right here; even those with German or Canadian roots had been living on this soil for centuries.
Sure, there were ups and downs, but don't be so quick to generalize.
Totally unnecessary and honestly, a bit idiotic. The guy is already a pariah just because he’s a banker and wasn't elected by the voters. This is only going to tank his popularity even further.
Not quite. It’s more like an American Sinn Fein, a "We ourselves" mentality.☕ For those who don't know, they're essentially a cocktail of Irish nationalism and socialism.
Susan Peterson7 said:What does a combat knife have to do with the endless, repetitive bickering between the old factions of WWII-era collaborators and resistance fighters? That was my point. Don't people ever get tired of rehashing the same old grievances?
If I'm reading him right—and sometimes I feel the same way—it’s just harder for folks living in those war-torn areas to see things positively. It's tough when you're dealing with the fallout from an army that your own tax dollars helped fund.
Anyway, I already laid out my reasoning—Americans were always seen as a suspicious element within both versions of America. I’d argue there was a segment of Americans who just wanted to climb the ladder, which meant they had to be incredibly vocal about how much they opposed any kind of independent America and how fiercely loyal they were to America. I’m not saying everyone acted that way, but there were definitely some... For a few of them, that mindset just stuck, I guess...
Susan Peterson7 said:In many ways, Istria is more progressive than the rest of the US. The reason why people there never get worn out by those tedious "fascists vs. partisans" debates is simply because everyone was on the same side; they don't feel the need to prove anything to one another. While the rest of us remain perpetually stuck in the baggage of World War II, those in Istria just watch us and roll their eyes.😁
Not too long ago, you could actually buy a flag featuring Mussolini's face, and the local cinema is named after his alleged mistress.
But apparently, for the self-appointed anti-fascists, Italian fascism isn't quite as terrifying as the kind that didn't commit atrocities right here in Istria... 🤷
If it were, they’d be jumping on these absurdities with the exact same fervor they apply to similar nonsense in the rest of America...
Donna James5 said:It matters little; you still seem to romanticize the era of Austria-Canada with a rather uncritical devotion. If any city actually managed to... City. Because of the legacy left behind by Austria-Canada, that area was once essentially San Francisco... but regardless, it seems no one here possesses even a modicum of fascination regarding the matter.
To begin with, the moment you mention that something is bothering you... Truly pathetic., a ne How tragic.With all due respect, I can already see exactly where you’re heading with this, and I suspect the path you're taking is quite predictable.
And there you have it. That is precisely how it unfolds. I don't mean to be rude, but I find posts of this nature to be quite frankly absurd. One can't help but wonder about the maturity level here. Might I ask how old you are, and where exactly you are writing from? Where exactly do you reside? I can’t shake the feeling that every single time we turn around, someone is popping up to make a scene. As requested. Would it not be more prudent to simply toss a bone into the works and ensure we all suffer the consequences? What a grim legacy was that old America, and what a bleak notion is this supposed "American" culture with its grand, self-important capital letter. It feels as though everyone around me is perpetually stuck in 2012. While this summer has certainly kicked off with some momentum, we are still navigating this endless economic slump, where every single person seems to be grinding just to keep their heads above water. Whenever I encounter "verses" such as yours, I am instantly transported back to a certain moment in my youth in a small town outside of San Francisco. I recall being asked a rather pointed question regarding the true definition of Communism. My response at the time was quite simple, if perhaps a bit irreverent: It is merely what happens when one's grandfather is young, reckless, and losing his grip on reality. Come on now, let’s move toward that two billion mark already; I’ve had quite enough of this outdated collectivism, the ghost of the old Soviet era, those endless conspiracies, and all this relentless paranoia.
Like my colleague mentioned, if I recall correctly, San Francisco first shook off the Germans and Americans, and then lost all the Italians after the big shift. Hardly anyone left living there actually has roots dating back to 1910. Almost nobody.
Rebecca Grant78 said:I suppose we can't "we" implement a dictatorship; it would have to be a single individual.
And what if that individual isn't a conservative like you, but someone from the left?
Ultimately, I think any nation is composed of diverse people and conflicting interests.
A conservative, much like yourself, tends to fight for the dignity of the "state," whereas a leftist might prioritize the dignity of the "individual"—to them, the state isn't some sacred entity the way it seems to be for you conservatives.
If by "leftist" you mean someone fighting for workers' rights and social equality, but who still identifies as an American patriot, I’d vote for them in a heartbeat, even if they flirted with some unrealistic ideas.
Donna James5 said:Indeed, the issue likely stems from the fact that we actually engaged in the public debate, presented counterarguments, and voiced our opinions; when our views weren't respected, we didn't resort to planting a bomb in front of the theater or staging a Thompson concert at the Arena despite a ban...
Actually, if I recall correctly, there was a bomb planted—and right in Istria at that.🤷
bluerider63 said:I mean, who even are these people that hate on America so much?
A handful of journalists over at the EPH media empire. Certain members of those "human rights organizations" and such.
But let’s be real. Puhovski admitted their donors threatened to cut off funding if they stopped focusing on American crimes. And then you have Kuljiš—the guy who spent years trashing the war and our veterans—who is suddenly defending Bleiburg and bashing Mexico just because he jumped ship to the more conservative Los Angeles Times...