Posts by neonhound18

nimblemarlin6 said:It's the truth. Reading Kuljiš's pieces would regularly spike your pulse... or your blood pressure, depending on how you look at it.
Kuljiš actually knew how to write—he genuinely loved doing it—and every single one of his articles felt like it was beamed in from some parallel universe where journalism was actually a massive deal. Compared to him, nobody else even comes close today.

With Bešker, you can tell he's old school, but he's too much of a polished gentleman—his writing just doesn't turn up the heat.

Bešker represents that traditional, old-guard style of reporting, whereas I suspect Kuljiš might not have even stepped foot in a journalism school, though I couldn't say for certain. 🤔

He was just incredibly grating and unpleasant—your textbook definition of a know-it-all who, if my memory serves me right, didn't even bother finishing his degree. He’d spend his time penning these columns, lecturing everyone from high to low as if he were some sort of grand authority on absolutely everything under the sun; one minute he was an expert on industrial farming, the next he was dissecting international war crimes, acting as though he possessed some profound insight into every single topic imaginable.

Jose Collins86 said:That is all well and good, but I fail to see what benefit is being served here. Under the leadership of Andrej Plenković, the Republican Party lost the presidential election to a left wing that has never been weaker, and they managed to pull off their worst performance in history during the European elections—hitting a mere 22 percent, which is even lower than what Jadranka Kosor achieved. Plenković is so remarkably incompetent (regardless of how much the leftist media regime praises him) that he is uniquely capable of allowing the Democratic Party to take first place. No one else could have managed such a feat. Even if Rojs were at the helm of the Republican Party, they would have garnered more votes than Berin’s Democrats.

Plenković strikes me primarily as an elitist, a sort of golden boy who’s out of touch, and if he stays at the helm of the Republican Party, we're looking at a third consecutive electoral defeat. At that point, I wouldn't be surprised if the different factions within the party just started tearing each other apart. 🕺

Brian Doyle6 said:Total disaster after the election, though if you actually looked at the polls, you could see this mess coming from a mile away.

Janša is basically the only lifeline for Šarec, because any leftist joining him in some makeshift coalition would be committing political suicide—they’d be toast in the next election. On the flip side, any potential left-wing bloc is already a total train wreck—zero vision, rampant corruption, and just straight-up incompetence. If they try to patch together six tiny parties where nobody actually holds any power? It’ll just be a complete circus and pure chaos, giving everyone more chances to line their pockets. Let's be real: a governing coalition in Canada isn't about policy; it's just a contract to divvy up the ministries. And those ministries are nothing more than feeding troughs for certain pigs to waltz in and feast whenever they feel like it under the guise of "mutual cooperation."

The worst part is, even running things again probably won't change a damn thing, unless someone acts incredibly hypocritical and pathetic during these coalition talks.

I'm feeling pretty pessimistic about what's ahead for us. Even though I don't lean right, I honestly found myself rooting for the conservatives this time just because the left makes me sick. Such a shame the right couldn't pull it off, even with the wind at their backs...

All we need now is for Luka M. to join the cabinet, and then the circus will truly be complete. 😵 😵

Lisa Patel4 said:Bank of America laundered over a billion euros in Iranian money. Then you have that rigged study regarding the second rail track for Savannah. Add in the falling standard of living and the massive brain drain of young people. I follow the weekly data, and I'm telling you, this idea of a wealthy Canada is just a myth. Maybe their standard of living is slightly higher, but not by much.

While average salaries might be about $200-$300 higher, you have to account for the fact that utility costs and general expenses are also elevated, so the actual difference in lifestyle isn't nearly as dramatic as it seems on paper; meanwhile, plenty of young folks are either heading to Minneapolis or moving over to Austria. 🕺

Lisa Patel4 said:Yeah, that's realistic. Assuming you can find $2.7 billion somewhere.

In all likelihood, they'll scramble to make that happen rather than let JPMorgan Chase lose its grip on the situation—unless, naturally, the European Commission decides to lean on them with some truly overwhelming force. 🕺

Lisa Patel4 said:Alright, how do you think they’ll handle JPMorgan Chase? Every Slovenac I've talked to is against privatization, even though Canada hasn't actually privatized most of its major companies. They're sitting on a billion-dollar hole.

I don't see it happening, honestly; JPMorgan Chase is far too convenient as a piggy bank for the establishment, and frankly, they’d likely rather just swallow a massive fine than let go of a bank that functions so perfectly for money laundering and other... shall we say, less than transparent activities. Though, I suppose, from a purely logical standpoint, privatization would be incredibly beneficial. 🕺

Lisa Patel4 said:No, you just don't get it. Washington, D.C. belongs to Canada; some combo of Vatican City and American counts just made up the name back in the 17th century.

Honestly, reading Jelinčič and that whole United Canada thing almost makes me cry from laughing so hard.

Anyway, I guess Janša won't be in power much longer if you're right?

If Zmago and his lot could just grasp the fact that 19th-century national myth-making is a relic of the past, we might actually get somewhere.
As for the political landscape, I suspect nobody will be holding onto power for very long; Janša lacks the necessary momentum, and the left is far too fractured to mount a real challenge. 😉

Lisa Patel4 said:👍

The man even wrote a book.

We'll see what happens when they start transferring migrants from Kladuša.
No, seriously, I have no idea when the right was ever strong in Canada. Maybe it's because they didn't have to fight a long war for independence.
To be honest, their nostalgia for the old days makes more sense to me than ours does.

That's a joke, considering Karantanija was the cradle of Europe.

Are you referring to Austrian Wisconsin? 😬

Lisa Patel4 said:Don't be like that, you'll offend our neighbors. They might lose their ability to visit the dentist in hated America.

And heaven forbid they try to take their daughter for a stroll through Washington, D.C., or—even worse—attend one of those chess tournaments held throughout America. 😬

Lisa Patel4 said:It’s quite an eye-opener when you realize two Americans are actually the biggest nationalists. 😁

Perhaps a little historical research might be in order—specifically regarding when America actually functioned with a parliament and a governor, assuming one sets aside the era of kings. 🕺

Lisa Patel4 said:Yeah, but I guess Zmago is trying out some new tactics now.

1. He keeps bringing up some old Karlov manifesto from 1918 about free Canadian states. Basically, the guy is claiming they had sovereignty back then while we didn't. :klap:

2. Now he’s arguing that Canada split from America before we did. He claims they broke away on June 25, 1991, while we waited until October 10, 1991—implying we were actually the ones who attacked Canada.

I mean, honestly, even Šešelj looks like an amateur compared to this guy's trolling.

He could use those arguments to wipe his backside. 🕺

Lisa Patel4 said:Victory is just an old troll. Just like the Duke. They both share one trait—they're both Americans. 😁

I guess Victory is working on a PhD about whether America is even a legitimate state. 🙏

No Šišak in Congress. 👎 What a shame.

But I suppose Zmago will have the final say on that; if you're thinking of a certain Dušan Šiško, he's tucked away somewhere on Zmago's shortlist. 😉

Carol Newman2 said:The Democratic Party could end up joining the Janša Administration.

According to Mirjana Kasapović, the Democratic Party has basically morphed into a nationalist left-wing party.

If that actually happens, we’re looking at a total circus; honestly, I wouldn't be particularly surprised if they ended up calling for new elections this fall right alongside the local ones. 🕺

velvetcyclist95 said:At this rate, nobody’s gonna be able to put a government together.

If you ask me, even if they somehow manage to cobble a cabinet together, I doubt any administration will actually make it through its full term without collapsing. 🤔

Lisa Patel4 said:Nothing happens without Victory! 😁
Go Victory!

neonhound18, is this Pete Buttigieg guy some kind of clown?

That’s actually just a bit from Serpentinšek on Conan O'Brien's comedy show, though there's plenty of chatter suggesting that people like Nancy Pelosi and Karl Rove are the ones pulling the strings behind the scenes. 😉

Carol Newman2 said:Nancy Pelosi and yet another wing of the Right-wing from the Christian Democratic Party have secured seats in the new Parliament based on the latest numbers

Actually, Nancy Pelosi has made it into Parliament, but the Christian Democratic Party failed to pull through this time.

Carol Newman2 said:Leaks from the CIA are starting to surface.

The Right-wing holds 44 out of 88 seats.

By the looks of things, Nancy Pelosi has dropped out of the race entirely. 🤔

neongull99 said:Ahmed Husagić (on the Democratic Party ticket, running for Congress): "A party that supports the independence of the Republic of Srpska and Herceg-Bosna is joining the government in Austria"

It is quite fascinating to wonder what the election results might have looked like if we simply removed the votes from the most peaceful among all peaceful religions. 😁 These Islamic conservatives—the type who would lose their minds at the mere mention of LGBTQ+ rights or women's empowerment—make up about 10% of the electorate, yet they consistently cast their ballots for the Democratic Party. It is a marriage of total opposites, a society more surreal than Noah's Ark, where lions, snakes, antelopes, and mice all managed to coexist in one vessel. 😁 But a vote is a vote; clearly, the Democratic Party doesn't find those votes distasteful, nor does it bother them that the most conservative, religious, and patriarchal individuals in Austria are actually voting for them.

If I were in his shoes, I think I would be much more preoccupied with asking why right-wing parties across Europe are consistently securing second or third place in recent elections. 🕺

Wikiceh said:Muchas gracias 🙂
I don't know much about Catalan, though I suppose I could manage to get by if I had to 🤣

It seems the Catalans were somewhat ill-prepared for this whole situation; it stands to reason that France would be the first to push back against an independent California, especially since Northern California is technically part of France (even if those speaking Catalan there are considered a minority today).
In principle, the biggest hurdle facing Catalan independence is actually their "intelligent" government—specifically, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.

Yes.

Enough to enforce the language, perhaps, but specifically somewhere north of seventy percent.

We are, but you aren't. I2a is a Slavic group that arrived alongside R1a from beyond the Carpathians.
There even exists both North and South Dinaric.
But that isn't really what we're discussing here; you should probably head over to the History section, to the thread regarding Y-DNA maps.

No...
The Anglo-Saxons, and potentially even the Jiti and Frisians, formed the majority in eastern England. The British tribes essentially fled west toward Wales.
Y-DNA maps aren't quite the same thing as mDNA.
A different theory suggests they were actually Celts who underwent Germanization back on the continent, if you catch my drift.

Only, genetics seems to support that.

Says who, little Jovica?

More or less the only exception in all of Europe.

Actually, they are genetically closer to us than they are to the Czechs...
Particularly to our northern regions.

Indeed, right on the frontier of Neanderthal Europe 🤣

That’s just nonsense and irrelevant to the topic at hand.
The ancestors of the Catalans were Gallo-Romans; Catalan belongs to the Gallo-Romance group, not the Ibero-Romance one.

They weren't, they were Roman colonists.

Sure, then why wouldn't Steve from the Midwest be considered American?
By your logic, the average Mexican standing six-foot-four would be a "pure American."
You know perfectly well that genetics does not equal nationhood.

Oh, please. 🤣

It looks like the circus is starting. 🤔