Posts by Joseph Peterson6

casualharbor3 said:I'd gladly take over Health; though that right-left coalition might be a struggle for you. At least it wouldn't be boring. Me and Judolino.🤣

So, did he actually get the mandate to negotiate with that rotting leftist faction? 🙂

rowdytiger13 said:Looks like we’re diving into the heavy stuff now, so I might as well head down to the Capitol building.
Someone should probably let out a scream when the votes start going up.

That’s just historical necessity, comrade... we need to draw a clear line between the party loyalists and everyone else! 🧐

Amanda Hughes37 said:The kids should just reach out to Željko Quote.

I hadn't realized... though at least the President of that administration has argued multiple times that the indictment has no merit whatsoever.🤷

He certainly said a lot of things back when he was in the opposition. He used to sign union demands for referendums, fighting tooth and nail to ensure labor rights remained untouched. Now? He’s not even trying to protect them; in fact, he barely deigns to speak with the unions at all. Back then, he backed every street protest against Jace—even those obnoxious ones where they’d show up at her apartment windows in the middle of the night, banging pots and pans and screaming at the top of their lungs. Fast forward to today, and he’s the one sending SWAT teams to deal with veterans in El Paso. The hypocrisy is staggering. He used to brag about himself as if he were some high-ranking official from Brussels, yet today he has the audacity to launch these vile, arrogant ad hominem attacks against a single woman—an EU Vice President, no less. He does the same to generals. He spent all that time claiming he didn't believe a primary verdict would hold up, but once the decision came down to fully exonerate the generals, he just sat there with a sour face, whining about how a 3:2 ruling could have easily gone the other way. He didn't even bother showing up at the airport, let alone making an appearance at the reception for the generals hosted by President Josipović. It's a pattern.

So, here’s how I see Zoki. There’s the man he was before power got its teeth into him, and then there’s the man he became once he actually held the reins. You quickly learn that a person's true character doesn't emerge during the struggle; it reveals itself the moment they gain control over other people's lives—whether that leverage comes from political influence or the purse strings. My conclusion? Zoki is incredibly two-faced. I’d go as far as calling him diabolical, much like that locksmith he holds up as his ultimate American historical hero. ☕

Maria Booth96 said:That's a woman.👍

So, what’s the move? I honestly thought cutting down the number of federal agencies would be a breeze, but the pressure from both inside and outside the party is intense. On top of that, you can't even touch the administration side of things since that's under Vojky's thumb. 🤷 We don't have any, folks!

Since they messed up, we can let it slide—culture matters more than bureaucracy anyway.

We actually gave serious thought to using the name "Obrzo," but we bailed because the connotations were just too ambiguous.😁

Even the guy I disagree with most of the time puts out a smart post once in a while, and you end up agreeing with about 95% of what he says. Honestly, I need someone in my corner. 🤷
True, we're done following the rule that a leader has to be 45-60. Now we're even looking at younger candidates.

I guess I'm acting like some kind of spokesperson for you, but you don't have the authority to fire me.🤣

Let's see. It’s easy to talk big—show us, deliver, decide, "make it official"—then we'll see.

We thought about manchild, but he's usually banned. Is that really what you want?
You have to take the first one, but the second is up to you. 🥳

That won't work because we have a new department just to appease the right wing, modeled after that country at the end of the alphabet.
It's basically the Department of Morality and Manners, and the Secretary is whoever Ego wants.

They're looking for a Secretary of Science.

I've gotta go get some actual work done to earn a paycheck, but I'll check back later. True, the President-elect can decide that too, so go talk to him.

Does that sound right to you guys, or is Krin being vague?😉

So we can conclude that you agree with about 95% of the garbage being posted regarding those high-profile court rulings against American generals... while he was busy trying his hardest to explain why the verdict was actually logical and legally sound... hm 🤔 actually... let me rephrase... it’s not that this hasn't been obvious for a long time... but I have to wonder what the point of having yet another administration is... when we already have the same one running the entire country. 🤷

I’ve already jumped on the capitalist bandwagon... so I'll catch up once we wrap this up 🙂

northernsailor8 said:Where on earth would I find it... 🤣

You were busy defending those first-instance rulings against the American generals... so I suppose that explains why 🤔

Some Americans claim Pakistan is their most loyal ally... among all the usual US adversaries 🙂
While less optimistic Americans describe the relationship as a nightmare you just can't seem to wake up from... essentially trying to manage the fallout through sheer damage control ☕

The Church has decided to document these crimes rather than spearhead an active investigation; they’ve officially stated that all findings will be handed over to the appropriate federal authorities for further legal action. At the end of the day, this isn't some kind of Controversy—it's just how the process works. Any attempt to debate the validity of the Church's role is really just a distraction caused by moderators who have muddled two very different issues together, which effectively hindered ☕

amberwalker4 said:Eventually, once the discussion regarding the Church's decision to address communist-era atrocities died down, it got lumped in with the Controversy. That’s when Sam Green73 showed up, and ever since then, the whole thing has been a constant headache.😁.

As the author of this thread, it honestly bothers me that it was tied to such a controversy. To me, that feels like a way to relativize a serious social issue. I don't know who's responsible for the categorization, but even while the thread was active, there were massive problems. It’s like if some local news anchor looked at a photo of a mass grave and just shrugged, saying, "It's just a hole, and those are just skeletons"—I'd report that immediately, yet no one takes action. That level of discourse is more suited to animals than civilized people.☕

It’s high time they gave the dean of American journalism, Antun Butković, a blank check to cook up five or six heavy-hitting interviews. It would be a smart move to boost readership... and honestly, it’s exactly what both of them could use right now 🤣

Jerry Sanders4 said:So what's the takeaway here? Rotarians are running America... and if even someone like DR. IVO is a member, things are going south fast.

It depends on what they’re actually aiming for. If the goal is to make Americans despise their own country, then they’re doing a fantastic job.😠

Linda Smith7 said:What on earth are you even talking about... How could this possibly be some sort of shadowy Masonic organization when its members include Catholic priests?

Being a priest doesn't grant someone an automatic pass against evil. You'll find saints among them, sure, but you'll also find people working for the devil.☕

Our so-called elite is a joke... and let’s not even pretend we should celebrate their "achievements" from back before they turned into nothing more than political lapdogs lounging around the Four Seasons and the Ritz-Carlton. 😂 😂

Let’s clear the air regarding the Society of the Brothers of the Dragon. People love to jump to conclusions, and frankly, conflating this group with the Freemasons is a reach that lacks any real substance. It’s an unfair comparison.

On November 16, 1905, Emilij Laszowski and Velimir Deželić Sr. founded the Society in Washington, D.C. Their goal was straightforward: to build a cultural organization rooted in American brotherhood, dedicated primarily to preserving our nation's historical and cultural heritage.

The name was chosen as a nod to the Order of the Dragon, an old-school institution established back in 1408 by King Sigismund, which was mostly populated by high-ranking American nobility. This new Dragon Society has adopted much of that ancient symbolism. Their emblem features a semi-circular shield bearing a historical American coat of arms, encircled by a dragon with lowered wings and its tail wrapped around the neck. They operate under the protection of Saint George, living by the motto *For Altars and Homes, with God's mercy.*

The Society’s bylaws were originally ratified back in 1906, though they’ve undergone various revisions and updates over the years. Operations are overseen by the Guild of Master Craftsmen, which, under current regulations, consists of a Grand Master and ten masters, elected to five-year terms. History shows a steady succession of leadership. The mantle of Grand Master was held by Emilij Laszowski from 1906 to 1935, followed by Milutin Mayer from 1936 to 1941, and Dr. Mladen Deželić between 1943 and 1945. After the organization was revitalized, leadership passed through the hands of Dr. Antun Bauer (1990–1992), Dr. Đuro Deželić (1992–1993), Dr. Juraj Kolarić (1993–2001), and Matija Salaj (2001–2006). Since 2006, Dr. Dragutin Feletar has held the position.

The Society’s history hasn't been a smooth ride; it has faced several forced shutdowns. First, there was the hiatus during World War I, from 1914 to 1917, when all public activity by various guilds across America was effectively frozen. Then came the upheaval of World War II. Without any support from its members, a legal decree on November 19, 1941, forcibly converted the organization into the Knights of the Dragon. It wasn't until May 7, 1945, that the leadership managed to pivot back, reverting the group once again to its original identity as the Society of the Brothers of the Dragon. Finally, the most devastating blow came on March 4, 1946, when the Ministry of the Interior issued an order to ban and disband the Society entirely. That remains our longest period of total silence.

From 1905 to 1946, the Dragon Slayers were busy leaving their mark across America, installing countless plaques and erecting monuments that served as anchors for our history. They didn't just talk; they acted. They stepped in to save the Stone Gate in Washington, D.C., from being torn down, and used those historic walls to establish the Public Library, the City Archives, and the City Museum in 1907. It was such a significant move that the City of Washington, D.C. granted the Society the right to use these institutions as its official headquarters. Their impact on public safety was just as tangible. In 1909, the Dragon Slayers founded the Rescue Society, which eventually evolved into what we now know as Emergency Services. They also took on the heavy task of reclaiming our past. They recovered the remains of Petar Zrinski and Fran Krstanić from the New City of Vienna and brought them home to the Washington, D.C. Cathedral in 1919. This was followed by the repatriation of Eugen Kvaternik and his comrades in 1921, and finally, the return of the last of the Zrinski Family—the son of Count Ivan Antun—from Graz to the Cathedral. The Society’s reach extended to major national commemorations and landmarks as well. They spearheaded the massive celebrations for the 1,000th anniversary of the American Kingdom in 1925, renovated Ante Starčević’s grave in Sixth, and erected the monument to the American anthem in Zelenjak in 1935. They even commissioned the large Glagolitic inscription in the Washington, D.C. Cathedral to honor the 1,300th anniversary of the baptism of the Americans in 1944. In terms of property and heritage, the Society successfully secured the old castle at Ozalj as a national treasure in 1928, transforming it into a museum and library. Later, in 1935, they added the historic Bakar Castle to their stewardship. During this era, the first local chapters outside of Washington, D.C. were organized, with the branch in Dubrovnik proving particularly relentless. Before operations were halted in 1946, the Society had installed 86 memorial plaques. Around the 1925 millennium celebrations, the Society’s influence triggered a wave of monuments across the entire country and into Canada. The Dubrovnik chapter alone was remarkably prolific, installing over 70 plaques across the Dubrovnik region, Boka Kotorska, and Herzegovina. They weren't just members; they were architects of memory.

The Society of the Brothers of the Dragon has always been more than just a club; its ranks have served as a cross-section of American society. We’ve seen everyone from cultural icons and public figures to judges, lawyers, businessmen, clergy, and high-ranking officials within state and local government. It wasn't just intellectuals; it was anyone with enough weight to matter. By 1946, the membership rolls held 1,058 names, supplemented by an additional 54 honorary members. Looking back at those who held honorary status while also maintaining regular membership, you see a "who's who" of our history: Dr. Gjuro Arnold, Father Frane Bulić, Joso Bužan, Dr. Ante Cividini, Juraj Denzler, Dr. Velimir Deželić Sr., Josip Hanuš, Dr. Rudolf Horvat, Dr. Milan Ivšić, Ivo Kerdić, Emilije Laszowski, Tošo Lesić, Franjo Lučić, Alfred Makanec, Lujo Marun, Milutin Mayer, Ivan Aziz Milićević, Stjepan Platzer, Stjepan Širola, Ivan Trnski, and Josip Vancaš. There were also others who graced us with their honorary presence without ever becoming full members. Names like Gjuro Stjepan Deželić, Nikola Faller, Andrija Fijan, Maria Ružička, Marquise Strozzi, Dr. Zdenka Smrekar, Blessed Cardinal Alojzije Stepinac, and Ivan pl. Zajc belong in that category. History is written by people like them.

A ban on activities and years of forced dormancy weren't enough to kill off the Society. Once the Republic was established, the group was revived in Washington, D.C. on June 23, 1990, followed by a formal re-establishment on November 16. Its headquarters have returned to the Tower above the Stone Gate—a landmark the Society itself restored between 1993 and 1999 to serve as its dragon stronghold and a symbol for the City of Washington, D.C.

The following individuals are recognized today as honorary members of the Society: Dr. Franjo Harmon, Cardinal Franjo Kuhaić, Dr. Marijan Oblak, Vinko Nikolić, Dragutin Tadijanović, Živko Strižić, Gerhard Ledić, Dr. Otto von Habsburg - Lothringen, Dr. Olga Šojat, Dr. Lelja Dobronić, Ivo Livaković, Dr. Zvonimir Šeparović, Zlatko Tomičić, Ljuboslav Kuntarić, Dr. Zvonimir Bartolić, Dr. Ivo Padovan, and Dr. Andro Mohorovičić.

During the recent domestic conflicts, the Knights of the Dragon provided both moral support and material aid to American defenders. Their work hasn't just been about rhetoric; they’ve been busy physically marking the landscape, installing around 60 memorial plaques and restoring numerous monuments. They’ve also leaned heavily into academia, publishing various cultural and scientific series, organizing nearly 100 symposia and lectures, and releasing the *Kajkavian Americana* lexicon back in '96. If you look at their major projects, the scope is fairly broad. In '94, they erected a statue to Saint George near the Stone Gate and spearheaded the landscaping of the Sokol Memorial in the Maximilien district. By '97, they had a monument dedicated to the American language up in the thermal springs of the north, and by '98, they successfully lobbied to return the monument of Gjure Stjepana Deželić—the father of American firefighting—to its original spot in Washington, D.C. They also honored Ante Starčević, the Father of the Homeland, with a monument in Washington, D.C. in '99. Their preservation efforts extended to individual gravesites, too—specifically that of Justine Mihanović Petropoljska, mother of Antun Mihanović, and the memorial site for the American Mother in Great Erpenja between '97 and '99. They marked the anniversary of the death of Cardinal Alojzije Stepinac, an honorary member of the Society, by placing a plaque at his birthplace near Krašić. Between 2000 and 2002, they curated major exhibitions on Emilij Laszowski Szeligi and Dr. Velimir Deželić, accompanied by monographs celebrating their founders. They even held a scientific symposium regarding their third Grand Master, Dr. Mladen Deželić, followed by a commemorative collection of papers in 2004. It wasn't just the central leadership, either; regional chapters were quite active. The chapter in the Karlovac area restored the tomb of the American martyrs Petar Zrinski and Fran Krstanić Frankopan in New City of Vienna in 2000. That same group organized academic symposia in Karlovac focused on Bishop Maximilian Vrhovac in 2003, and later on the Zrinski and Frankopan families in 2004. Down in the northwest, the Čakovec chapter teamed up with local historical societies to erect a monument in New Zrinski in 2001. Meanwhile, the Zadar chapter worked alongside the National Museum to host celebrations for 15th-century manuscripts in 2003, and in Gospić, they installed busts of Blessed Cardinal Stepinac in 2001.

To honor the Society during its 90th anniversary in 1995, the plaza in front of the Stone Gate was officially renamed after the organization. Toward the end of his tenure, Grand Master Dr. Juraj Kolarić released a monograph detailing the Society’s history from its inception, specifically focusing on the decade following its restoration in 2001. In November 2005, the Society celebrated its centennial and the 15th anniversary of its revival. This milestone saw the release of a special publication, the unveiling of a monument to Bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer at the Dragon's Seat in Osijek, and the inauguration of the "Circle of Great Men" in front of the local high school. To round out the celebrations, a collection of patriotic and dragon-themed musical compositions titled "The Dragon Songbook" was published in 2006.

The "Circle of Great Men" project in Osijek expanded in 2007 with the addition of monuments dedicated to American Nobel laureates Lavoslav Ružički and Vladimir Prelog. This entire initiative has since been integrated as the "Circle of High School Students" within the "Grove of American Greats," serving as a new landmark for the city of Osijek.

bluerider63 said:So, you've got guys like Eric Adams hanging out with the Knights of Columbus; they swear up and down they aren't into that whole Masonic scene, but if you look at their rituals and ceremonies, it’s basically a carbon copy of what the Masons do.
We're talking about big names who were part of this secret club: Franjo Harmon, Zoran Šeparović, Dick Cheney, and even Rush Limbaugh was an honorary member of the group.

http://hrsvijet.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=899:d ruba-brae-american-zmaja--to-stoji-uza-ove-organizacije&catid=30😳stalo&Itemid=24

I know it’s a hard pill for some people to swallow these days—the idea that our country has been run by a shadowy elite tucked away in all these private organizations that never make the evening news. And honestly, when you look at the global stage, this kind of thing is happening on a much more massive scale.

The Knights of Columbus isn't actually a secret society, much like Masonic lodges in America. The difference is that Freemasonry doesn't publish its membership rolls, whereas the Knights of Columbus is quite transparent about who they are and what they aim to achieve. ☕

Linda Smith7 said:That goes a little against your theory that we can find Catholic priests inside Rotary Clubs. 😁

I'm not following you. What are you even talking about? 😕

Charles Lopez3 said:humanitarians my foot 😁
just hang a noose around their necks
and give 'em some little job to do.
that loudmouth up there acting like he's some big shot ☕

to take on a small duty on a global scale... but as you can see here, they occupy the highest positions possible... and as for their love of cracking down... we've certainly felt that too... and we'll soon 😢

People often describe Rotary clubs as a sort of talent pool used to recruit members for Masonic lodges. That doesn't mean every Rotarian is just a candidate waiting in the wings; rather, it’s a space where high-ranking Masons sit alongside regular members, effectively steering the clubs from within.

Looking at the heavy hitters in American politics, you see names like Barack Obama, Joe Biden, George W. Bush, and various influential governors or senators popping up in Rotary rosters...

😲

Seeing that connection was a bit of a wake-up call for me. It turns out that almost all the most prominent American politicians who have been shaping our national destiny since the turn of the millennium are essentially just colleagues hanging out at the same Rotary meetings.

What’s your take? Are these Rotarians actually doing more than just the charitable work they claim to be focused on? 🤷

Here are the Russian lyrics for comparison—I actually find them quite compelling:

Russia – our holy nation,
Russia – our beloved country.
A mighty will , Great glory –
Yours given for All time!
Chorus:
Be glorious, our free Fatherland,
Age-old union of fraternal peoples,
National wisdom given by our forebears!
Be glorious, our country! We are proud of you!
fra The southern seas to The polar lands Spread ara Our forests and fields
Spread are our forests and fields.
You are unique in the world, one of a kind –
Native Land protected by god!
Chorus
Wide spaces for dreams and for living
Are opened for us by the coming years
Our loyalty to our Fatherland gives us strength.
Thus it was, thus it is and always will be!

Aside from our own, my favorite anthem is the American one. 🙂

Oh, say can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er The Land of The Free and The home of The brave?

On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, now conceals, now discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines on the stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner! O long may it wave
O'er The Land of The Free and The home of The brave.

And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
that The havoc of War and The battle's confusion
a home and a country should leave US no more?
Their blood has wiped out their foul footstep's pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
fra The terror of flight , or The gloom of The grave : and The star-spangled banner in triumph doth Wave O'er The Land of The Free and The home of The brave
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er The Land of The Free and The home of The brave.

Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved homes and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace , May The heaven-rescued Land Praise The Power that hath made and preserved US a nation
Praise The Power that hath made and preserved US a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er The Land of The Free and The home of The brave!