electricnomad8 said:Some local Republican Party hack (just read this) scrapped maternity benefits because he thinks building a monument to veterans is more important. The veterans aren't saying a word, and honestly, neither is the party leadership. We all know how that goes. There was more Republican Party nonsense hitting the news sites, but I’m done with it.🤦 addendum: Ugh, just saw that Phlegma already weighed in on this. (around 9 AM this morning.)👍👍
Naturally. Expecting mothers weren't the ones trekking through the Rocky Mountains in blood-soaked clothes; they aren't the foundation of this nation, the veterans are.
Once mothers have two thousand different "maternity" organizations and their own dedicated federal department, then we will see monuments built for them and subsidies paid out. Until then, obviously, a monument to veterans takes precedence over any actual demographic policy.
electricnomad8 said:I just caught a headline claiming Plenković is annoyed because the media isn't giving enough coverage to Hajduković.🤦 I honestly can't believe he cares about anything beyond a story that wouldn't even make the cut for Gloria or Bujica. What kind of politician makes such a "thoughtful" statement intended for the less informed segment of the population?
Plenković can sense his inner circle—those people who smile tightly for the cameras—are already preparing the rope and the trapdoor. It is common knowledge that the prerequisite for a coalition with the Democratic Party and the Bridge Party will be the ritual sacrifice of the Republican Party leader. It is fortunate that Škoro accepted Prkačin, who stated clearly and loudly what is expected from the Republican Party, to avoid any confusion. The election results will not be favorable for the Republican Party, as they won't be able to form a government without the Democratic Party, and likely without the Bridge Party as well.
For the Republican Party, replacing their leader is trivial; there are thousands of them waiting eagerly to divide the spoils.
Maintaining power is far more important to them than Plenković’s—or anyone else's—personal dignity.
nimbleranger17 said:There’s absolutely nothing to fear...
Once they realized people were calling them out for looking so miserable while presenting their platform, it appears they finally received orders to start smiling whenever a camera is pointed at them.
Just look at those grins from that trio—unspecified US person, unspecified US person, and that last guy.
But honestly, here’s just one more player who seems to be desperately trying to fade into the background—though I don't think it's going to be that easy for them:
Where on earth did Tolušić get millions of dollars to build that massive winery? His explanation just doesn't sit right with me
That explanation only sounds suspicious to those naive enough to believe the Republican Party is free from theft and corruption.
Those who still cling to the delusion that Ivo Sanders and Josip Rimac were the only ones lining their pockets.
The current policy agenda and the public performances of the sitting Republican Party ministers have laid bare a harsh reality: the party has devolved into nothing more than a collection of insolent, arrogant, and utterly incompetent mediocrities.
I used to believe Ivan Šuker was the height of arrogance and lack of refinement, but observing Ćorić, Butković, Alardović, and Plenković today leads me to the inescapable conclusion that things can always get worse.
It is genuinely unsettling to contemplate the caliber of individuals who might follow this current crop.
Jonathan Phillips4 said:Great. Honestly, I hope we start heading in an upward direction with everything else too.
To borrow a phrase from old man Kuščević—thank God we have something to show for it.
The Republican Party has its hands in everything; it’s remarkably easy to launder stolen funds through real estate acquisitions funded by preferential loans or gifts from relatives living abroad.
Investigation Report: Miami Police Chief was renting out government-subsidized housing to tourists
Good grief, what is wrong with people? It’s wild how they use the state just to line their own pockets.
It is heartening to see that a local police chief earns enough to juggle two mortgages, fully furnish an apartment, and still manage not to rent a single room out.
He also maintains a sense of tradition. He even put his grandfather Rafael Boban's name on the door, much like how Lovro Kuščević hung a photo of his own grandfather in his house.
Then you have the critics claiming that people in America struggle to make ends meet. Americans will be Americans; they get bitter whenever someone shows actual competence or knows how to navigate life, even if they are just working off a decent police salary.
Vasino’s—and Skor’s—intelligence network is operating at full capacity right now.
They are leaking whatever they can to damage the Republican Party and its leadership:
In a single day, the kids of Božinović's assistant and his daughter's sister-in-law landed jobs at the Department of Justice.
The details are a bit messy, but here is the gist: the assistant to the Secretary of Labor has hired his future daughter-in-law (who was his son's girlfriend at the time), her sister, and the sons of two of his daughters. Both potential sons-in-law secured positions at the DOJ on the very same day.
The boys absolutely crushed their exams, which were designed by a department headed by the fathers of their partners.
Given that this kind of thing happens constantly in America regarding nearly every civil service position, it wouldn't even be news if it weren't for the fact that Vaso and his intelligence circle determined this could specifically undermine Plenković and Teni Mišetić.
By the way, an article was also released concerning Teni Mišetić, someone Plenković trusts implicitly.
Who is Teni Mišetić, Plenković's right hand?
Teni Mišetić is the daughter of Ivan Mišetić, the former CEO of Delta Air Lines. She reportedly has the ability to fix just about anything she wants, always citing Plenković's backing to get it done.
As an old acquaintance of mine once put it: that kind of influence is usually acquired through the bedroom.
A Republican Party minister and his coalition partner have gathered once again for the third ceremonial opening of the Remetinec roundabout.
The first occasion occurred back in January when the intersection was initially opened to traffic.
The second instance took place in the middle of the pandemic, specifically when the streetcar tracks were finally cleared for use.
Today marks the third time this has happened, with the coalition partner, the Republican minister, and even a priest all present to cut the ribbon as part of an election campaign stunt.
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The project manager for the Remetinec roundabout emphasized today that this is merely a formal ceremony for a junction that has actually been operational for some time. He noted that the project was completed in two distinct stages. “We originally opened the intersection on January 23rd, and then from that date until April 1st, we finalized the streetcar lines and opened them according to the circumstances following the earthquake,” he told reporters.
driftingtinker said:Some of these fairy tales are just wild—one story claims some car detailer routinely tore apart dashboards just to plant bugs, and then there’s this other one about someone using high-tech scanners to spy on vehicles and entire rooms.
Or, if you want the short version—they probably ran right into an investigation led by someone you definitely don't want to mess with, and they had to shut the whole thing down fast.
Mister, the whole thing smells like Joe Biden to me.🙂
Are you suggesting that when you clean your own car, you don't go into any real detail?
For instance, I plan on pulling the engine and transmission today just to get a better look at the dust and grime under the hood, and last Saturday I stripped off the struts and fenders just to wash underneath.
This country is a complete farce. Someone who wasn't supposed to be snooping caught wind of the surveillance, tipped off unknown, and now the FBI is forced to improvise on the fly.
They will likely move fast enough to avoid gathering sufficient evidence for a conviction, while ensuring the legal proceedings drag on for the next decade.
Josipa Rimac happened to stumble upon a listening device tucked away under the steering column trim.
It is common knowledge that every Audi owner with a car just a few years old spends their weekends stripping off plastic panels just to check for dust buildup.
Plenković, since you claim to be such a crusader against corruption, perhaps you should turn your attention toward checking for graft within the police, the intelligence agencies, the DOJ and FBI, the judiciary, your own Government, and your party... to start with.
silentsurfer3 said:Around that exact same time, news leaked out about how Krstičević basically got handed apartments on a silver platter by the Department of Defense.
My theory? A few big players have "burn files" they pull out right before elections specifically to take someone down.
The Democratic Party vs. Plenković's Republican Party The Republican Party vs. Karamarko's Republican Party Homeland Movement—I'm not sure if they've got their own heavy hitters in the mix here; I'd guess not since they aren't exactly in the inner circle, but if they do, we might see some dirt leak out against the Republican Party soon as a way to get even.
One shouldn't forget that you can't find fault with an honest man.
For everyone whose "scandals" and criminal activities are suddenly being exposed, they are merely paying the bill for what they actually did.
When you take or accept something that isn't yours, when you engage in something illegal or dishonorable, you have signed a pact with the devil; what they are experiencing now is nothing more than the interest on that debt.
And somehow, most of these revelations seem to center on the Republican Party.
Does that mean they have the highest number of thieves, or just the highest number of informants and whistleblowers?
I suspect it is simply because they have the highest concentration of thieves and corrupt individuals in that party.
Where is Plavobili to explain how the FBI, the Democratic Party, and the deep state are actually operating here.
During election cycles, it’s only the proven Republican patriots who get targeted by arrests. Meanwhile, the sycophants following Plenković who voted for the Istanbul Convention remain untouched.
Isn't that blatant proof that the party still holds all the cards?
Look at Ana Karamarko, Josipa Rimac... all this sudden outcry against verified American patriotic figures only kicked off once Karamarko brought up the import lobby and the need for political purging. If you don't see the connection, you're simply willfully ignorant.
The news regarding the arrest of the director of the forestry union is simultaneously a positive and a negative development.
It is positive because it provides the outward impression that the nation's legal system is actually functioning.
However, it is negative because this is merely an illusion; the Republican Party simply wants to manufacture the appearance that they are actively fighting theft and corruption—given that elections are looming—when in reality, the outcome will be identical to what we saw with Sanders, Vidošević, and the rest.
These are pre-election maneuvers, somewhat desperate and entirely transparent. It appears the Republican Party realizes their grip on power is slipping significantly, and they fear the upcoming elections could deliver quite a few surprises from multiple directions.