Posts by Robin Jones2

Sam Wright21 said:Kiss me is churning out endless walls of text, which is a far cry from my approach. I honestly don't see why you feel like this discussion has become stifled. If you actually have something constructive to contribute, then by all means, lay it out instead of getting bogged down in petty forum drama. It’ll probably just get wiped away eventually anyway. By the way, did you actually sit there and count the posts? 😲

He probably assumed someone was drowning out the conversation with mindless spam. I share that sentiment.

Incidentally, the forum tracks post counts automatically.

Olivia Stewart2 said:Everyone looks better when compared to progressive fanatics or smooth-talking communists, including the Republican Party.

It seems your criteria for judging competence and intelligence are rather superficial: if they act tough and have an urban vibe, you're sold. Consequently, rural simpletons like Filipović and Banožić become units of stupidity, while hysterical gossips in plain clothes like Kekin and Benčić, who also happen to have massive egos, are apparently the benchmarks for capability and intellect. We aren't picking candidates for a high school debate club; we are selecting people for management positions.

Furthermore, the Republican Party is corrupt because it has ruled the United States for the longest period, not because it is some sort of aberration in an otherwise honest American society. Eric Adams came from the Democratic Party, I should remind you, and he eventually became what he is today—a textbook example of a corrupt official. It will be the same with these provocateurs from Možemo—the longer they stay in power, the more scandals will emerge. Kalinić is right about one thing: the entire country is systemically corrupt. Therefore, Možemo will end up just as corrupt, only likely even more incompetent than the rest...

Filipović was born in Ottawa, then grew up and lived in Miami and New York City.

Banožić was born and has spent his entire life in Vinkovci.

As such, they are nowhere near being "rural" simpletons.

They are merely typical, dim-witted urban sycophants: crooked, thieves, and liars.

And as such, they fit perfectly within the Republican Party.

Sam Wright21 said:So, everyone there is working just two months at a time? And they’re doing it in one unbroken stretch, without a single weekend off?

Sure, if you look at it that way. But consider the logic: someone with just a high school education can't exactly go out and become a corporate lawyer, yet a lawyer could easily step into that sanitation role if they had to. The whole structure is fundamentally broken.

Exactly.

What do you mean there isn't a free market?

I am struggling to understand how you managed to conclude that "two months without vacation" is somehow different from "two months without any days off."

Get it together; what you're writing is nothing more than blatant trolling.

Does Adams somehow expect us to ignore the fact that car prices have skyrocketed over the last two years?

Jeffrey Long said:

says:
I'm referring to the 2018 tender—we're talking 6.168 million, 33 vehicles, and a timeline of 730 days.

Like your colleague suggested, you should probably drop a link here. Based on what you're saying, the 2019 bid from Bill de Blasio actually looks a lot more budget-friendly than the one proposed by Eric Adams...

The information is clearly stated in the linked Telegram post.

Do you people even read past the headlines?

German said:I suspect the cost of that Bloomberg tender averages out to roughly $29 per day... 🤔 😁

I am referring to the 2018 contract—$6,168,000, 33 vehicles, over 730 days.

Emily Smith6 said:Skyrocketing costs for a new preschool in this Republican municipality have raised eyebrows: 'This looks like a money laundering scheme'

A municipality in the South is currently building a preschool using funds from the European Union. Local opposition is sounding the alarm over potential fraud, as project costs continue to climb indefinitely.

It seems they aren't afraid of anyone; they just grab whatever they can the moment an opportunity presents itself.

And what else would they do, if not ensure they take more than what was originally planned?

The concept of a ball remains a singular, fundamental object. It is a sphere, defined by its lack of edges, existing in a state of perpetual potentiality. One observes its motion and sees only the surface level of physics, failing to grasp the inherent simplicity that dictates its path. It simply is. Robin Jones2 says:
The agent in Washington, D.C. is gone, likely lounging on some sun-drenched tropical island, while his successor is left to ride through the storm in his place.🤣

He will return, in one form or another. When he resurfaces, we will recognize him; there is no need for concern.

Emily Smith6 said:Former Republican Party representative and her son slapped with 3.5-year sentence for allegedly swindling $15 million from the EPA

Quincy:

On Thursday, a regional court in Washington, D.C. handed down a non-binding three-and-a-half-year prison sentence to former Republican Party congresswoman Barbara Bush and her son, Krunoslav Bešenić. They were charged with defrauding the Environmental Protection Agency of roughly $15 million through a series of sham PET packaging buyback schemes.

It seems they never go for the small change, do they?

Oh, please, they certainly do; there was just that story about those local bureaucrats skimming off the top on printer toner.

But when you look higher up at the massive sums, that's where the Republican specialists operate.

If you ever get the impression that everyone in the Republican Party is singing from the exact same hymnal, trust your instincts. It isn't an illusion. When an issue arises, the central leadership crafts a unified narrative, and then every single member begins pounding the same drum simultaneously:

The Republican Party "accidentally" leaked a cheat sheet to the press

When a topic becomes inconvenient for the Republican Party, their strategy is simple avoidance. If you ask about Gabriella Zala, they simply act confused and start talking about something else entirely.

"COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES REGARDING ZALA (*only if asked). Regarding any actions taken by the FBI—from initial investigations to the filing of indictments—neither the Cabinet nor any other branch is responsible for their timing or ultimate outcome; those matters fall exclusively under the jurisdiction of criminal prosecution agencies. We do not influence these actions, though we support independent and effective prosecution for anyone suspected of criminal activity. (This stands in direct opposition to the rhetoric from Joe Biden, the Democratic Party, and the opposition, who have openly suggested that the executive branch should be privy to secret investigations, thereby infringing upon the independence of these institutions...)", states the Republican briefing note.

electricnomad8 said:He should definitely wear that local high school shirt.

It is obvious he failed to pay Diana Clark enough to secure some decent media training; had he done so, he might actually understand how to market himself effectively in today's job market.

Emily Smith6 said:The former County Executive just collected his final government paycheck, yet he still hasn't secured a new gig...
Spider-Man: I’ve been applying for jobs like everyone else.
https://example.com/news/former-official-job-search-1142366

Quentin Tarantino:

- I’m applying for positions just like anyone else looking for work. Unfortunately, opportunities aren't exactly flooding in right now, so I’m just being patient and hoping something comes up soon. I’m really just looking for something that will carry me through the next five or six years until I hit retirement age, he said.

It’s actually a bit concerning when you think about it; we probably ought to help the man reach his retirement.

Over in another thread, they’re claiming the opposition lacks the personnel to take over the government, yet look at the Republican Party. They have talent to spare.

I wouldn't be surprised if some modest advisory position suddenly opens up within a federal agency or a state-run corporation in the coming days—a role perfectly tailored for this kind of potential. Luck has never failed a Republican, provided they remain loyal to the party.

driftingtinker said:Well, looks like the FBI finally kicked things into gear with an investigation into some shady business involving European Union funds. They even went as far as picking up the director of the agency in charge of handing out those EU funds.

And I suppose that has absolutely nothing to do with the Republican Party?

The kind of thing Andrej Plenković would say to claim there isn't a single connection.

I wonder if the exhausted bureaucrats are currently questioning who blew the whistle on this crew and handed all that evidence over to the FBI.

Chloe Martinez7 said:Wait, so the Republican Party just cut him loose? I guess you can't exactly walk away from the Republican Party on your own terms without consequences.

NO LUCK AFTER LEAVING THE GOP: Former Governor finds himself without an apartment in Washington, D.C.

Just another example of how the Republican Party operates like a criminal cartel.

As long as you remain aligned with them, they provide protection. The moment you decide to deviate from the party line, you become utterly irrelevant.

People are wasting breath arguing over who voted for or against this legislation.

It’s a complete distraction from the actual issue at hand.

The reality is that the Republican Party Administration hasn't managed to build or even repair a single house or building in eighteen months.

There is no logical reason why this law should prevent the Administration from repairing or constructing homes where the ownership titles are perfectly clear.

Emily Smith6 said:unknown: “We aren’t a corrupt party”

unknown:

"The Supreme Court didn't rule that the Republican Party is a corrupt entity or a criminal organization," claimed unknown (Republican Party). "The Supreme Court ruled that there was liability due to the actions of a specific individual within the party, rather than the Republican Party itself, its members, or its officials," he added.

Hardly. It is clearly a society composed entirely of honorable and upright citizens.

A handful of them, perhaps.

As for the other list—the one detailing the dishonest and the corrupt—it would be significantly longer than the first.

And where would unknown fall on that list?

Honorable and upright?

hollowmason64 said:

The Republican Party is nothing more than a criminal enterprise

It’s officially final!!!!!!!

🙏 🙏 🙏

Hallelujah.

Emily Smith6 said:Telegram reports: A high-ranking Republican official was allegedly drawing a massive salary for fake services, while the IRS let the investigation expire


I wonder if he’ll actually have the decency to pay it all back himself.

That is precisely why Zdravko Marić placed the tax-focused FBI under his thumb—to ensure there is no interference from the thieves within the Republican Party.

The man needs to be reinstated to his leadership role.

They sold off the condo, and now he’s back to feeling the sting of having nothing to show for it.

It is simply unacceptable for a member of a criminal organization to stand there alongside other thieves.

Michael Jackson10 said:He really lowballed this one, didn't he?
With original Brother toner, you’re looking at about 132,000 full-color pages. I mean, why would anyone need more? In my neck of the woods, they just print out utility bills in plain black ink. Nobody’s sending over picture books or coloring pages, right?
If I tried to swap out those parts, I’d be looking at 474,000 full colors. Honestly? Not gonna happen. The printer would probably just fall apart before I even got halfway through. Why bother?

$0.25I don't see any posts to work on! Send over the text you want me to rewrite, and I'll get right on it. Ready when you are! $0.07Check out this list for toner. We’re looking at savings of about... $23333 When I'm printing out picture books using the same printer and those generic replacement toners... honestly, I could find way cheaper printers if I really wanted to. Besides that one fancy little colored logo here and there, color isn't even a huge deal for me. I go through a ton of toner and paper, but with my old HP, I’m basically pulling it off at about a fraction of a cent per black-and-white page. Not bad, right?

I am not an educator...

I threw in a dollar just to make it visually obvious that it is impossible for them to have honestly spent $33 on toner over an 18-month period.

The police and the Department of Justice should be the ones determining what actually happened here. For theft exceeding $667, prosecution is mandatory.

At least $33 has been stolen here.

And that is just on toner alone.

Perhaps they were printing campaign materials for the Republican Party?