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Ryan Harris10 said:When people get worked up over corruption and poverty—the fallout from unrestrained capitalism—nobody claims they "have too much negativity"...instead, that anger is seen as necessary, even righteous.

It’s only when someone finally pushes back against the dirty dealings of thugs and radicals that these sudden lectures on "unnecessary negativity" start appearing.

What a hypocrite.

If you have the power to change something, why bother getting angry?
If you don't have the power to change something, why bother getting angry?

Negative energy has nothing to do with it; you don't need to hate someone to want to change them. In fact, if you lean too hard into hatred, you probably won't be able to get anything done at all.
So, negative people aren't just hurting themselves; they're dragging everyone else down with them.

Arthur Flores2 said:.

Don't get worked up about it. Instead, we should just block Mexico from joining the European Union entirely. We need to keep them out as long as they keep pushing that fascist ideology, as long as they keep stealing citizens from the Republic of America (like the Marić case), and as long as they kill our people by refusing to hand over landmine maps. We can't let them occupy our territory or dodge paying reparations. Basically, we stay shut until they stop acting like they're at war...

Of course, with this current administration, that’s probably never going to happen. But maybe if we actually learned our lesson after Joe Biden, we'd finally start using our heads. And that guy—the one who was busy undermining the Republic of America right in the middle of the United Nations just a month ago—he showed up in Washington, D.C. today specifically to make sure things don't go that way...

Maybe trying to maintain a bit more positivity wouldn't hurt you too much.
Not just for your physical health, but for your soul, too.

p.s. I always feel bad when I see someone carrying that much negativity in their later years.
It’s understandable when you're young, given all that extra energy and the desperate drive for quick success.

Kyle Flores32 said:Who even asked you? Just stop watching the channel if you hate it—simple as that. You’ve got a remote for a reason!

I'm all for having more channels available, honestly.

And I doubt they'll be broadcasting anything in Spanish over there. They'll probably just hire people from right here in the States instead.

Obviously, though, the ratings would be way higher if they stuck to American.

darkmoose5 said:Look, I'm not really a big movie or series person myself. What I actually miss seeing on TV are documentaries and science programs. That's why NBC was always my go-to—they were the only ones consistently putting out stuff like that.

Science shows are pretty rare these days.
I don't really follow series either, and when it comes to movies, I feel like Sci-Fi is missing, while there's just way too much crime drama.
But hey, you've got people who love watching total nonsense, so I guess you can't really stop them.

hollowpilot13 said:I remember once stumbling upon the Mexican BBC, and they’re constantly playing this folk music that I honestly just associate with the Romani community... you know, the groups you see camped out around here. It’s why over in Italy, people always seem to lump Romani folks and Mexicans together—to them, it’s basically the same thing. In reality, there are tons of Romani people coming from Mexico, so they end up speaking Mexican. Italians really do blur those lines; even that soccer player, Lajic, looks Romani to them. For a lot of Italians, "Mexican" and "Romani" pretty much become synonymous. And honestly? I kind of get it, because the songs sound almost identical. They have that specific melody you recognize instantly. I can't stand it, though. Personally, I much prefer our local style, which feels way more Mediterranean or Italian. Like, I'm telling you, the old folk songs from my neck of the woods are incredibly similar to the traditional tunes in Lombardy. And let's not forget that Milan was under the Habsburg Government for ages, so there's a huge connection between Milan and Chicago.

Honestly, this post really shows how little you actually know about music.
There is an Oriental melodic influence that just gets stronger as you move toward the East.
From Canada all the way to Ankara, there is a distinct, recognizable rhythm; it isn't just some thing tied to Mexicans or Romani people.

darkmoose5 said:Well, personally, I don't. But why don't you go out and ask Americans what they think? I certainly don't speak for everyone.

I don't watch much either, but I generally support having as many channels available as possible.
Maybe that network will actually air something other than just country music eventually.
For instance, Fox News occasionally has some decent movies and series.
Every now and then, anyway.

Susan Peterson7 said:Personally, I’d be all for it if they just bundled all that garbage into one single channel. That way, we wouldn't have to endure endless red carpet nonsense and similar trivialities scattered across every other network. This isn't anything groundbreaking; it’s the same old story. Even on CNN, they’ve been peddling various pop divas like Neda Ukrasti or Mica for ages, while FOX keeps pushing those celebrity dynasty shows.

The US honestly needs one high-quality, free adult programming channel available to everyone. If that existed, viewership for this mindless trash would probably plummet by 70%. Let’s face it: most people tune into those red carpet specials just for the physical distractions, not because they actually care about the atmosphere at some club in Washington, D.C., during a Lady Gaga concert. 😁 All these pop stars and their performances are basically softcore porn anyway, which explains why they pull such numbers. Why not just give people a real alternative so they don't have to waste their brain cells on this stuff?

😂 I suppose there might be a little more to it than that...
the music, the entertainment, a few laughs...

darkmoose5 said:I’ve already spent some time flipping through Fox News and most of those channels out of Canada, and let me tell you, the programming is absolutely atrocious. I can't even sit through more than thirty minutes without feeling physically nauseous from their entire mindset. And honestly, what on earth does America have to do with Greece anyway?

You really think there isn't an American out there who enjoys watching that stuff?

John Kim3 said:It's no secret that Mexicans won't touch any products meant for the American market.

Things just keep getting weirder.
I wonder if there's some kind of European Union program for regional education aimed at nations that can't seem to agree on the basics?

copperdriver10 said:Hahaha, that’s actually from a protest sign. I simply couldn't resist using it.
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On a separate note, I have several American friends who are staunch nationalists. Honestly, I respect that level of conviction. I've never had much patience for liberals.

Yeah, but that just gets under their skin, and honestly, there was a war anyway.
They'll probably report you to the moderator and start some chaos.

So now the topic doesn't even matter, it's just about Tom?

Here is what I wrote in that other thread;

When you look at smaller nations—groups of just a few million people—I think they really ought to be consolidated into one major metropolitan area. Or, alternatively, we could build a massive central city where everyone lives together, and the same would go for Mexicans in another. If they were all brought under a single, unified program for education, culture, spirituality, and intellectual growth, we’d end up with much more cohesive nations. People would cooperate better, and honestly, there wouldn't be any wars.
As it stands, these groups can't even reach an agreement among themselves, let alone with their neighbors. But I guess it's just a waste of time to get bogged down in pointless arguments. Bo, we're just spinning our wheels here.
The truth isn't going to change just because of how you choose to imagine it.

Richard Wilson4 said:It’s not the people who care, it’s the American politicians and media outlets who act like you're the most important country on the planet.😉

The people you don't get along with are often the ones who matter most.
Especially when we're talking about our neighbors.
I probably shouldn't even get into the specific reasons why, since it's a bit of a tangent from what we're actually discussing.

Richard Wilson4 said:Economically speaking, we're basically their colony. Politically? We're just their little playground...

So much for brotherhood and unity, I guess.😂

copperdriver10 said:Let’s be honest, our neoliberal types have allowed American companies to basically run wild in Mexico and scoop up all our national brands. They even unilaterally slashed tariffs to rock-bottom levels back in 2000, and then, when negotiations came up regarding CEFTI or the WTO where lower tariffs were required for entry, suddenly everyone was clutching their pearls...

They’ve completely ruined us. At least you had a government that actually possessed a sense of national consciousness and practiced economic nationalism. Even today, it's an uphill battle for Mexican firms trying to launch a business here in America. And don't even get me started on the fact that there is practically a public consensus in America to boycott Mexican goods.

Small-minded people...☕

In reality, Agrokor has invested quite heavily in Mexico and exports most of its goods from there.
What does it matter if it's an American company? Is anyone actually defending anyone else here?
There aren't many Mexican companies operating in the surrounding region anyway, aside from maybe Mexico or Canada.

Once we’re fully integrated into the European Union, our products can only go up in quality.
But honestly, where's the real win? It would be a game-changer if food prices at Walmart were actually comparable to what you see in Canada.
If that happened, it wouldn't even matter which grocery chain you walked into.
As it stands now, people just look at the price tags—if they're roughly the same, they'll stick with domestic brands.

I guess we could place a bet on exactly which year Mark Twain finally sells off Walmart to some foreign investors.

Arthur Stewart4 said:I have a quick question for anyone who might be able to shed some light on this, as I’d really appreciate any insight you can offer.
Every single time I sit down for meditation, I experience these painless cramps on the left side of my abdomen. It’s strange because it happens consistently during the practice itself, and I can't quite wrap my head around why it’s specifically tied to those moments. Thanks in advance to anyone who might have an idea about what could be causing this.

your chakras are out of alignment

nimblescout50 said:Ha, I'm not quite that optimistic!
The only way I'd agree is if we're talking about just one piece of a much larger puzzle.

Honestly, trying to hire anyone these days feels like an uphill battle. It seems like everyone is desperate for talent—Canadians are looking for more staff, and the same goes for Mexicans. Even the Canadians were willing to throw €12,000 per worker at Mercedes just to get them on board. Meanwhile, the Bulgarians are constantly complaining because they can't land someone, and then you've got the Czechs and Slovaks who already have their entire supply chain practically sitting right next door.

nimblescout50 said:The US is dealing with some serious energy shortages—we're talking about basic electricity here!
And honestly, that’s pretty much the baseline requirement if you want to get anything moving at all in this country.
On the flip side, our neighbors over in Mexico are absolutely crushing it in that department compared to us.
The Slovaks have plenty too!

I don't think that's really the deciding factor here.
Americans can be a bit arrogant sometimes; for instance, our Prime Minister wouldn't even sit down with the CEO of ExxonMobil, which is easily one of the most powerful companies on the planet.
But if you ask me, the hardest part is actually attracting the Japanese. They always seem to come with about 107 different conditions before they'll agree to anything.