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California Discussion Thread - All in one place in European Union · Sep 21, 2014

Justin Patel8 said:It won't carry much weight anyway—Washington, D.C. will likely try to block it or just refuse to recognize the results as legitimate.

Interestingly, people in Miami are speaking Catalan, but they're mostly unionists who have zero interest in actually joining up with California.

That’s more of a rule than a fun fact, really. Like, over in Hawaii, they speak Catalan too, but they don't go around calling themselves Catalan in an ethnic sense. It's the same deal in places like Algiers in Puerto Rico where you hear Catalan spoken, yet the locals aren't Catalan. At the end of the day, California is just a region and a language that happens to share its name—some people just decided to turn it into an identity thing later on.

I'm totally with the Spanish government on the idea that a referendum in California is unconstitutional, but honestly? I don't support using force to stop one from happening either. You shouldn't be forcing anyone to stay anywhere!

I mean, we've all seen how tragic things get when people take that "force-first" approach—look at the USA, the old America, and now look at Ukraine... it's the same pattern. Law is one thing, but the right to live is way more important than any other right!

@ Sorry, just realized Tyler Jackson6 actually made the exact same point I did a little earlier.

Unacceptable moderation on the Palestine thread - Bubimir in Feedback & Suggestions · Jul 29, 2014

Of course, I called it!

RIOBOSS finally got canned—permanent ban, too—all because of rowdytiger13's pure incompetence and fanatic Zionism. I laid it out clearly before: the guy is way too deep in that extremist movement because of family ties, so he’s obviously got a massive conflict of interest. Honestly, his whole admiration for Zionism is basically built on his connection to his sister-in-law. He even admitted that himself! Now, that wouldn't be such a huge deal if the guy actually knew anything about the situation down there, but he honestly doesn't have a clue! Come on people, just look at the facts!

And get this—if we aren't allowed to call a certain Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu (that's his actual last name), a war criminal just because there hasn't been a legal conviction yet, then I am going to go ahead and INSIST that we can't slander Hamas by calling them a terrorist organization either. Only a handful of countries label them that way, and they do it strictly because of Zionist ties and pressure from the USA. Not to mention, there isn't a single legitimate ruling from any international court against Hamas! By the way, places like Norway or the United Kingdom don't even have them on any terrorist watchlists!

The fact that America keeps them on that list? I don't take it seriously at all, because that label isn't coming from an independent international judicial body—it's just following the lead of those global powers I mentioned earlier. Pretty much every single country that actually values its own sovereignty refuses to call them terrorists.

So, are we going to standardize these criteria or what???

And one more thing—not only is Benjamin Netanyahu a participant in war crimes right now, but he’s actually kicked off a literal genocide in the name of supremacism, just like what was attributed to Adolf Hitler. Calling it a war crime is almost an understatement; that's for beginners. What's happening here is way more criminal than anything you could even dream up!

Unacceptable moderation on the Palestine thread in Feedback & Suggestions · Jul 23, 2014

Hey everyone,

I’m gonna jump straight into this—I’ve been sounding the alarm for a while now about the sheer incompetence, bias, inconsistency, and blatant conflict of interest coming from the thread moderator—rowdytiger13.

Look, I’m not even looking for an answer here, I just really want to point out how rowdytiger13 has basically chased away a bunch of decent people from this discussion. It happens the second they realize he’s deleting anything that doesn't fit his narrative, followed by these totally senseless warnings and bans—all wrapped up in those aggressive, condescending posts where he treats the official Los Angeles stance like some kind of untouchable, sacred cow.

When you punish actual arguments and start lecturing people on the "true nature" of specific regimes or individuals, you don't leave anyone any room to breathe—you basically force people to walk away and leave the whole playground to rowdytiger13 and his little group of followers.

Personally, I previously said I wouldn't participate in this thread until the user who got banned had their strike removed, but honestly? I was wrong. Now I’m saying I won't touch this topic at all as long as rowdytiger13 is the one moderating it.

Anyway, that’s my two cents—I'm not looking for a debate and I'm not trying to pick a fight with anyone, but I felt like I had to call out this behavior. It’s damaging the community and allowing for this incredibly one-sided, biased perspective on what is easily one of the most sensitive and massive issues facing our planet since the end of WWII.

Please provide the American thread title you would like me to rewrite. in General · Jul 14, 2014

Hey there

I was wondering about something—I remember reading somewhere that once an entry gets logged in your permanent record, it can't be wiped out, or if it does get deleted, it still stays on your file. Is that actually how things work here?

Just asking because I posted something regarding Palestine, and a mod named bubi mir went ahead and deleted it—but at the same time, it got added to my formal record too. It’s not exactly the end of the world, just a quick 10-point hit to my standing, but I'd love to know what the actual policy is on this kind of thing.

Thanks in advance!

Pakistan in World · Apr 5, 2013

Richard Wilson4 said:Nancy Wood6, why on earth would the USA back separatists in Pakistan when that just makes controlling the country a massive headache? 🤷

Man, you’re acting all surprised—it’s kind of wild coming from someone so young, honestly... don't you get it? It's basic: divide and conquer or divide and rule... I mean, seriously, can't you see how things played out in Libya or how they're going right now in Syria? Come on, don't let me down like this—especially when there are literal open sources showing US Congress members pushing for Baloch independence... I'm sure that Congressman, Dan Rohrbacher, will clear everything up for you (well, his secrets, anyway) regarding this whole satanic plan. And hey, don't be shy—feel free to reach out to that trash since he’s got a public email address...

@ Melissa Chavez6

Either you're so naive you'd believe anything you're told, or you're getting paid well to post this garbage here... Honestly, almost everything you write smells like a paid shill job or just bottom-tier nonsense meant to win some weird forum competition...

Pakistan in World · Mar 17, 2013

Kukuljević, man, I don't know what you’ve been reading lately, but if we’re looking at the same facts, this is how things actually shake out:

- Those kids are being used by extremists and separatists—specifically that so-called United Baloch Army group.
- The whole thing with arresting those kids and breaking up those little groups? That was handled by Pakistani security forces and the police.
- Let's be real, the United Baloch Army and its various branches are definitely a terrorist organization—they've pulled off a ton of deadly attacks across Iran and Pakistan.
- The folks backing Baloch separatism are basically the USA and that Zionist entity in Palestine. In fact, the former Pakistani Minister of Interior and intelligence officer, Rehman Malik, called them out on it big time.
- You even have official confirmation and support for Baloch separatism coming from a US Congressman, Dan Rohrbacher—he openly pushed for Baloch independence, all seemingly to mess with Pakistan and create a zone of instability just to weaken Iran.

Check it out here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17182978

I keep a close eye on these details because they're totally tied into everything going on with Iran—plus, there's this other huge factor, the Iran-Pakistan pipeline, which runs right through Balochistan territory.

Bottom line, it’s pretty obvious who's stirring up the Baloch situation. I've laid out the names, the initiatives, the quotes, and the sources right above, so when it comes to this whole exploitation of children, we know exactly where to point the finger: toward the American and Zionist power centers... Honestly, it's wild, though I guess I shouldn't even be surprised 😕!?

Italy - Italian Republic in European Union · Dec 31, 2012

mistygull21 said:When a technical government pops up in a country like the United States, it might not be a huge deal, but when you see this happening in Italy—a massive, wealthy, globally significant power—it feels incredibly unsettling.
And here’s another thing: when Italians vote for specific parties, they already know who is going to lead the government. You don't just pick a leader after the fact; the administration is formed based on those choices.
Honestly, given the tone you're using, I have zero interest in continuing this debate with you, but just so we're clear, I feel exactly the same way about you.

Oh, please, you don't need to argue with me—that would actually hurt my feelings, or maybe more than that... Let me lay it out for you again. A technical government still carries the support, or rather, the approval of Parliament, so legally speaking, it’s just as "elected" as any other setup, whether the PM is Silvio Berlusconi, Angela Merkel, Jadranka Kosor, or Mario Monti. All this chatter about people being "unelected" is just pure demagoguery and total nonsense!

Also, you claim that during Italian elections, "everyone knows who will be the PM"... Well, if everyone already knows, then why bother holding an election at all? Makes no sense... Seriously, it's nonsense! The truth is, nobody knows for sure!!! Someone labeled as a potential candidate for forming a government or a future PM is really just a *maybe*—they are nowhere near being a certainty! I distinctly remember from Italian political history how the Christian Democrats had to team up with the Socialists just to stay in power, but the Socialists insisted on their own guy. Because of that, the PM became a Socialist, Bettino Craxi... There is absolutely no doubt that the Christian Democrat voting base HAD NO CLUE...

We even have a recent example from Mexico where a representative from a minority party, the so-called Socialist Party of Mexico, Ivica Dačić, ended up becoming Prime Minister, even though NOBODY knew that was going to happen when the elections were taking place...

In parliamentary democracies, you NEVER know who the Prime Minister will be! Even if everyone assumes it'll be xy, that person hasn't been "chosen" yet; what gets chosen are the party lists and specific individuals (depending on the system, whether they are party members or independents), and the PM only emerges after the election of the Parliamentary Representative...

So, whether it's Berlusconi, Monti, or Cicciolina, it's all the same. Nobody is "elected" directly; they just get the backing of a majority of Parliamentary Representatives... In most parliamentary democracies out there, there is NO such thing as a direct election for a Prime Minister. So, calling Monti "unelected" isn't just silly, it's a flat-out lie, and lying is a bad look...

Just so I'm being clear, this whole complaining about Italy—this big, wealthy, whatever country—is nothing more than "crocodile tears." This supposedly grand, important nation has cycled through so many governments since 1945 that even the most successful high-end escort wouldn't be embarrassed by that many clients. Since 1945, Italy has had nearly sixty different governments!!! Hey, sixty!!!

The saving grace for Italy is that most of these governments were basically democratic circus acts—which, let's face it, is true for almost every "democracy"—so these "governments" still operated within a framework set by people you could actually call geniuses, folks who gave them actual direction and priorities... Just think about one of the most brilliant minds in history, the creator and father of Italian energy, the founder of the modern ENI, the genius strategist Enrico Mattei... Italy had plenty of people like him, and they are the real secret to its success. Everyone else in the "political science" and "elected" crowd? They were just stage actors, extras, socialites, and demagogues... Generally speaking... total trash...

Italy - Italian Republic in European Union · Dec 31, 2012

Look, please stop meddling in things you don't quite grasp 😳! Mario Monti was picked by the parliamentary majority—just like Zoran Milanović, just like Merkel, or even the newly appointed Japanese PM Abe... So, yeah, Monti was elected through a perfectly legal, democratic process... In none of these scenarios were citizens voting for them directly; instead, party lists (or specific candidates in districts) were chosen, and then those party caucuses or groups of elected officials selected the government led by Monti, Milanović, Merkel, or Abe...

It wasn't some Napolitano who chose Monti. Napolitano simply reached out to Monti to ask him to form a government, which—let's be real—he couldn't have done without the green light from the parliamentary majority!!! It was what you'd call a "technocratic" government, so what? The bottom line is that this administration, and Monti’s entire role, was accepted by the parliamentary majority that actually won the elections... If you want an American comparison for Monti taking charge, think about how Jadranka Kosor stepped in to lead after Sanders resigned... Was Jadranka directly elected to that spot? Nope. But did she take over that position democratically? Absolutely she did.

People here clearly have no clue what's going on at all.

P. S. Man, imagine how much better things would be if technocratic—or rather, meritocratic—structures actually ran the country instead of this partisan political machine... Personally, after seeing so many years of history pass by under our current setup, it's crystal clear to me that this whole system where everyone gets to circle whatever name they want on a ballot every four years isn't true democracy—it's just plain stupidity. Only a meritocratic system can actually produce success. Imagine if teachers and professors directly chose the Secretary of Education, or doctors and medical experts chose the Secretary of Health, or professional soldiers chose the Secretary of Defense, or police officers and security pros chose the Secretary of Homeland Security... and then once they were chosen, they could pick their own leader from within. Until we get to that point, until meritocracy actually functions, we're just spinning our wheels...

Italy - Italian Republic in European Union · Dec 31, 2012

Where on earth did you—and honestly, a bunch of other people too—get this idea that nobody actually voted for Monti? Where is this nonsense coming from? Besides, did Americans even get to pick Milanović? I don't recall seeing his name on a single ballot for Prime Minister.

Look, Monti became PM in the exact same way Milanović did—which is basically how it works in almost every country running a parliamentary system. You run the elections, a majority forms in the legislature, and they pull a leader out of their own ranks. Whether you call him Monti, rowdyowl, or Milanović... it’s all the same deal. So, all this talk about Monti being an "unelected" leader is just falling for some really silly propaganda.

And by the way, where exactly is Monti supposed to go, since you're insisting he needs to leave Italy immediately? The guy is a born Italian! The fact that he’s a total workhorse for the technocrats is a completely different conversation...

Mexican cartels have acquired missiles in World · Oct 29, 2012

James Ramos12 said:Do you even realize what you just wrote?
The fight against the cartel is actually going pretty well since they took out one of the leaders—but we're talking about a war where the death toll is in the tens of thousands!!!

My friend, if there are that many victims, I wouldn't call that a "successful" war. And honestly—taking out a leader from the Cartel de Sinaloa isn't the huge blow people think it is; they probably already have a replacement ready to go without breaking a sweat.

Man, the trade just keeps rolling along—it never stops—especially since consumers in the USA are always hungry for it... Poor DEA, acting like they have zero clue... Honestly, the US authorities seem totally lost, and it’s wild how hundreds of billions of dollars just end up straight into the pockets of the Cartel de Sinaloa... If it weren't so ridiculous, it would almost be sad, you know?

Mexican cartels have acquired missiles in World · Oct 28, 2012

Oh, you really think you’ve stumbled onto some groundbreaking news? Slow down there, buddy... Do you even have any idea what the annual global drug trade is actually worth? We’re talking somewhere in the neighborhood of $400 billion!!! Can you even wrap your head around a number like that?

Now that you've got that massive figure rattling around in your brain, just think for a second—what happens if that whole machine suddenly grinds to a halt? And more importantly, who is actually pulling the strings behind this little operation? You honestly think it’s just some local guys like Ramirez, Gonzalez, or Hernandez, or maybe some cavemen halfway across the world in the mountains?

If you take a second to actually dig into the grit of it and REALIZE that the DEA is deeply embedded in the very structures you'd probably try to take out with a drone strike—well, just draw your own conclusions about who's really running the show... Man, seriously, ask yourself how these cartels and shady operators actually handle all that cash. Where does it actually end up? What do the people at the very top of the food chain do with it? Do you have any clue how many politicians, big banks, and entire governments are tangled up in this mess???

I mean, look, if you were to pick out just five targets for a drone strike from the top 20 most influential drug kingpins out there, the names you'd see would absolutely blow your mind 😉! Just try to grasp the bigger picture here, and leave the rocket launchers to the idiots who live in fear. It won't change much for you anyway... RPGs...

Mexican cartels have acquired missiles in World · Oct 28, 2012

I mean, look, the cartels are basically getting handouts from the USA... What do you think? Where else would they even find a market for all that garbage cocaine? You already know the answer—it’s all happening north of the Rio Grande... So, as long as Americans keep buying up their supply, they don't need any damn help 😛...

The Aral Sea is on the brink of disappearing in The World Around Us · Apr 6, 2010

The Dead Sea is shrinking just as fast as the Aral Sea—it’s basically the same story. See, Israelis (mostly) decided they needed more water for farming, so they diverted what used to be a massive, healthy flow from the Jordan River. Now, instead of a full river, you've just got this tiny, polluted little stream trickling in, and honestly, even that isn't there year-round!

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=1332897

People just don't seem to think about the long game. It doesn't matter what their politics are—everyone's just grabbing everything they can right now, acting like tomorrow isn't even happening. That's why the Aral Sea is disappearing too. And the kicker? These two spots aren't just isolated incidents, unfortunately... they're connected to the bigger picture.

Humanitarian aid for Haiti. in World · Jan 14, 2010

Hey everyone, just call the number listed or donate online. What’s happening in Haiti is a total biblical disaster—seriously, those folks are in desperate need of any kind of help they can get. Don't go overthinking whether every single cent goes exactly where you intended because, let's be real, it won't always work perfectly—but at least some of it will actually reach those poor souls who deserve a fighting chance to clear out the rubble, bury their dead, and try to pick up the pieces of their lives after this mess!!!

Death sentences handed down following protests! in World · Oct 13, 2009

Angela Lee said:http://i33.tinypic.com/25q8847.gif

So, today in Iran—which I guess some of the online leftists, certain religious groups, anarchists, and those "peace and love" types seem determined to defend—three poor souls were sentenced to death. I suppose their only crime was standing up against the religious dictatorship enforced by the clergy throughout the country. Now, I wonder if anyone will try to claim this is a functional government, or a legitimate state, or a democracy, or true freedom. Of course, there will always be people who justify the Iranian clergy, but I think it’s mostly just because they want anything that stands in opposition to the West and the USA. It's quite sad, really😢. I find myself wondering how we can ever trust leaders who hold atomic weapons when those very same individuals are busy terrorizing and killing their own people.

First off: Iran isn't some dictatorship—it's actually a democratic country with representative bodies that everyone living there gets to vote for, regardless of their religion, gender, race, or social status. They've got a parliament based on direct elections (none of that party-machine nonsense), and they hold direct elections for the president and other major political and legislative offices too. It's a pretty solid, exemplary state if you ask me

Second: If protests broke out here in the US where certain people committed murders or indirectly caused deaths through their actions, they'd definitely face the death penalty. I mean, the US is basically the gold standard of democracy, right?

Third: Why don't you start a thread about a place where human rights are *actually* being trampled—like China? Look, they just finished a trial in Urumqi for inciting unrest, and six people were sentenced to death. And get this—they're all Uyghurs, and there isn't a single member of the majority population in sight—Hana!!! Basically, they've colonized and taken control of Uyghur land! Here's the link:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/13/wo...a.html?_r=1&hp

The hypocrisy here is unreal—what a pathetic topic. Honestly, when people don't know what they're talking about, they just resort to demagoguery, hate, and pure prejudice!

Is the IMF selling out to China? Is the dollar losing its global dominance? in World · Oct 11, 2009

Hannah White2 said:Don't lose sight of the fact that the USA is basically the engine room for everyone else right now—it’s the consumer base that's keeping so many people afloat. Honestly, it's the reason millions of Chinese people have any kind of lifestyle at all, and why we even consider China a superpower today. They are exactly the kind of customers you'd want in your corner.
Every Arab person knows that if that economy takes even one little stumble, they can just head out and start raising horses in peace...
The first rats to scurry out of their holes would be the Russians and the Chinese on one side, and then you've got those fanatical Islamic warriors on the other (aiming at Israel). That would be the opening act for World War III. And let's be real, Europe showed what it's capable of during the last big war.
But they only really step up once an enemy has already stomped through half the continent.
Poverty, disease, millions dead, nuclear weapons (Israel), and all that mess... nobody wants to see that happen, not now and not ever.

Honestly, you’re way off base here—like, seriously misreading the whole situation and putting pieces together that just don't fit. I went through your post, and honestly? It reminded me of that one thread from "starksa" on this board... and yeah, it's the same deal. None of what you guys are saying is actually true.

Look, you're totally right that the USA is basically the world's biggest consumer—everyone relies on us to keep the wheels turning—but let’s be real about why that actually works. It’s not because people are buying into the whole "land of the free" or "shining city on a hill" vibe, though that's a nice thought for the postcards. No, it's way more practical than that. We've basically turned Russians, Chinese people, Arabs, and everyone else into our personal creditors—basically making them work for us by tethering them to this whole system where the dollar is just this massive, unbacked fiction. It's less about democracy and more about how we've managed to turn global players into our own little debt-servants through the sheer magic of a currency that isn't even backed by anything real. Just an observation!

Look, the first law of thermodynamics basically tells us that what we’re seeing right now is totally unsustainable. You've got China essentially cleaning up American debt—basically footing the bill for us—while the USA just keeps buying up Chinese goods... It's the basic loop. Now, some blowhards like "von drkafoni" can drone on about this whole thing being "China-America" whatever, but if they had even a shred of sense, they'd realize this setup won't last—not even in the short term. Think about it like this: when you have this endless cycle where money turns into debt, which then funds American spending, which then flows right back to China to buy products... you're creating massive losses within the system itself. It’s exactly like trying to hook a generator up to an electric motor, using that motor to spin the same generator to pull power out of it. Sure, you can throw a battery pack into the mix—in this case, let's call those Chinese dollar reserves—and you might get it to run for a little while. But everything has an expiration date. It doesn't matter if you build a high-end motor with 96% energy efficiency; eventually, the physics catch up to you and the whole thing runs dry.

Look, let's be real—the whole system we’re running on is totally broken, and honestly? It’s never going to last. The US economy is, well, let's just say it's completely detached from reality at this point—it's basically a fever dream that has nothing to do with how things actually work on the ground. Because of that, any sensible country is probably opting for a "sharp, painful crash" rather than dragging out this endless, agonizing decline. China, the Arab nations, Russia, and all the rest—they’re gonna pay a pretty hefty price for pushing this whole de-dollarization thing, but hey, it is what it is. Sure, things are going to get absolutely chaotic here in the States for a bit, but that's just part of the process. We'll eventually land on a system based on actual, objective value again. It might take a few years of madness, and yeah, those crazy-high global standards are definitely going to tank, but once the dust settles, we’ll have a much more logical setup. It’ll basically reset the entire global economy onto a foundation that actually makes sense.

Look, sometimes you just have to make the hard cuts—no matter how much it stings—and stop daydreaming that big nations, including their massive economies, aren't ready to stomach a few years of lean times, sacrifice, or even actual hunger. Because they totally are. It’s all part of the game—you restructure, you reposition, and suddenly you've carved out a whole new vantage point. It basically sets up a much stronger foundation for the people who actually pulled the strings and started these trends in the first place.

Honestly, you can dream about a system where some massive debtor—someone acting like they own the place while basically playing pretend—can just boss the whole world around without any real substance. Sure, they might get away with it for a bit if their internal economy is strong enough to soak up the damage, even if it means kicking their own citizens in the teeth for a few rough years, but let’s be real: those kinds of nations aren't going to just sit there and take it forever. You'll see it happen within a few years, mark my words. I mean, seriously, only a total blind person couldn't see the whole dollar charade for what it is. People like "starks" keep saying it's a good hegemon... maybe it was once? But look, once they opportunistically ditched the gold-silver backing for a currency that’s supposed to be global and started printing money like there's no tomorrow, they turned themselves into an unwanted hegemon whose days are pretty much numbered. And hey, when I say "days," I'm being figurative—who knows how long this actually lasts? But the fact remains: the trend of ditching the dollar as the main player is officially underway, just like the trend of pushing the USA off its throne as the dominant superpower. It won't happen overnight, obviously, but the momentum is definitely shifting!

By the way, thinking that this whole new setup would spark wars is just plain silly—seriously. It’s just one of those nonsense arguments people use to try and drag out the dominance of the dollar and the overall supremacy of the USA, which honestly isn't even based on anything solid. Truth be told, the world would just become a place with slightly fewer reasons for all those random celebrations (which are totally unearned anyway), and then we'd move straight into a logical era of the "real economy." Honestly? That sounds like a totally fair trade-off for a more just, logical, and actually sensible world!!!

Is the IMF selling out to China? Is the dollar losing its global dominance? in World · Oct 9, 2009

I caught a glimpse of Svetlan—well, you know who I mean—and man, what a sight! I can't even begin to explain this one—honestly, it’s just wild how things work sometimes! So, anyway...
Ever thought about how the whole dollar slide might actually be a setup? Like—total mastermind move to give the US economy a massive kickstart while simultaneously tightening up that import/export balance. It’s kind of wild when you think about it—does a struggling economy actually need a powerhouse currency, or is a weaker one exactly what’s needed to get things moving again? Just some food for thought!
Look, you’re being so blind to how US politics actually works—honestly, that intense desire you have for the whole foundation of American civilization to just crumble—it really messes with your ability to be objective sometimes.
We’re basically toast if the USA starts tripping over its own feet with economic or political drama—it’s that simple. Honestly, if they really wanted to play it smart and keep things steady, they should just go ahead and set up some kind of global government or something... then we wouldn't have to deal with all this chaos.

Yeah, I’ve been sitting here chewing on this, and honestly? I’ve come to this conclusion—not one person I know, not a single family, and definitely not any government that lived way beyond its means, has ever actually come out on top. That's just the bottom line right there—that's the whole point of it all—and all that stuff about hate or love? That’s just extra noise from some other dimension entirely.

Look, let’s just be real here—the USA built its entire empire and all that massive power on a mountain of debt and stuff that basically doesn't even exist. It's a total fact, honestly. Plus, the US managed to turn the dollar into this global powerhouse currency, but there's zero actual backing behind it—which means you can't even really calculate what it's actually worth if you tried. Just a wild way to run things!

Look, for anyone out there living way beyond their means—you know, those people who just ignore the basic rules of "real economics"—your clock is ticking. Seriously. The end is coming, and the only reason it hasn't hit yet is because of this insane, high-stakes balancing act involving politics, military muscle, finance, and basically every monopoly tactic in the book. It’s pure extortionist acrobatics at this point. Those are just facts, plain and simple—so all that nonsense Nancy Wood6 keeps calling "prejudice" doesn't really hold any water here.

Look, the bottom line is that the USA was looking for a way to offload $134 billion—it’s just a straight fact. And let’s be real, every major player on the global stage is trying to do the exact same thing right now. Everyone wants to get out from under the dollar's thumb so they aren't constantly at its mercy, you know? So, honestly, Nancy Wood6 doesn't really have a leg to stand on here—no matter how much she might want to cling to those little "prejudices" she's nursing, which, by the way, aren't even prejudices at all.

The real issue is people like you who basically worship the USA and act like they're some kind of global guardian—it’s a legal question, really, but guardian of what exactly? Are you guys just glorying them because of how things went down in WWII? Because I’m definitely not. Personally, I think National Socialism was actually the most efficient, most humane, and just better in every way possible as a social system—if you set aside the militarism, the antisemitism, and all those other little quirks that aren't actually inherent to the core idea. Honestly, I feel like Nazi Germany would have been the kind of state that’s super prosperous, totally uncorrupted, and technologically and socially advanced by today's standards. Just because one side lost the war doesn't mean it wasn't a superior model, and frankly, the USA is just the ultimate example of how to destroy systems that were actually built for the common man—unlike this bastardized, pseudo-individualistic mess we have now, which just drags the vast majority of people straight into bankruptcy, poverty, confusion, and total misery.

Hey everyone, hope you're all doing wonderful today!!!

Look, there’s gonna be a massive earthquake once the US system finally snaps—I mean, I don't know exactly when that's hitting, since I'm clearly not some kind of psychic—but it's coming, period. And honestly? All this bad writing you guys are seeing isn't even the biggest tragedy here. We actually need this kind of catharsis—it's like we need to purge all these fake values and this whole system that's just been pumping out nothing but pure smoke and mirrors. Sure, things are going to get messy for a bit, but it'll all settle down eventually. The best part is that we live on a continent where most countries actually rely on a "real economy"—you know, actual stuff, not just numbers on a screen—so once the US collapses, everyone else is going to wake up real quick and just pick up right where they left off. We won't have this specific level of luxury anymore, but whatever—people don't actually need all this flashy, superficial nonsense anyway. What people really crave is reality, security, and some actual stability.

So, regarding this whole idea of an American world government... honestly, why do you even care? Like, seriously, what's it to you? You’ve got people who basically built their entire empire on nothing but massive debt, wild delusions, and straight-up lies—and now we're supposed to believe they should be running the whole show? Not a chance. No way. I’ll happily sign up for another decade of pure chaos if it means things finally settle down and get back to where they actually belong!

Is the IMF selling out to China? Is the dollar losing its global dominance? in World · Oct 9, 2009

The Dollar is officially, 100%, on its way down the drain!!! And look, this isn't even about being anti-American or pushing some multipolar agenda anymore—it’s just a straight-up fact. Seriously, we need to talk about this without all the crazy sensationalism or people acting like it's just some wild conspiracy theory.

What we’re seeing lately at local banks and exchange bureaus here in the States—this sudden, totally unexpected dip in the dollar—is finally starting to make sense because actual experts with some real skin in the game are weighing in. There was this super interesting piece over on Yahoo:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/200...politico/28091

The article basically says there's a massive global movement happening—a real push to slam the door on dollar hegemony once and for all. It's about stopping Washington from controlling the entire world economy, which they've used for decades to basically siphon off massive wealth using totally arbitrary rules. They spend it all on weapons and use that to boss other governments around, all for their own benefit. Up until now—and honestly, probably for a while longer—Washington has been shifting its debts onto other countries while keeping nations with huge dollar reserves in a state that's pretty much close to servitude. I mean, remember when the Japanese tried to move something like $134 billion into another currency through Swiss bankers? Of course, the CIA was on it, and the whole plan fell apart when those Japanese officials were caught right near the Swiss border. Right after that, the Japanese Finance Minister, Kaoru Yosano, claimed their trust in the dollar was "unshakable." Yeah, right.

http://www.meetup.com/nyinvestingmee...thread/7151625

Regarding this latest shake-up, the writers at Yahoo think the real power players behind this hit to the dollar are China, France, Russia, and the big oil-producing Arab nations—all of them trying to break free from that suffocating American grip. Obviously, everyone is denying it, just like Japan denied they were trying to dump $134 billion worth of dollar-denominated bonds into another currency at any cost.

The rest of the world is waking up to the fact that the US economy is actually pretty sick—it isn't built on the solid ground of a "real economy," but rather on manipulating the dollar itself. Most of what they have today is built on a foundation that's basically artificial.

Let's just hope the folks trying to ditch the dollar stick to their guns, even though it's definitely going to cause some massive, terrifying market crashes along the way. But hey, no biggie—after the rain comes the sun, right? I truly believe things will look a lot brighter once we move past Pax Americana, though we might be waiting a while. Nobody gives up their privileges that easily, especially when they feel like they have to defend them with their own lives—or worse, someone else's!

Gaddafi calls for abolishing Security Council veto power in World · Oct 8, 2009

Richard Wilson4 said:Honestly, Russia and China just need to hand those rights over to Germany and Japan...

Those two autocracies basically use their status as an excuse to back places like Zimbabwe and stuff like that...

Look, Gaddafi was an autocrat, a dictator, and honestly—probably someone dealing with some pretty heavy mental health issues. Plus, I’m pretty convinced that creature was probably on some harder drugs too—you know, the illegal kind. But still (there's always that damn "but"), that man managed to set up Libya—mostly through sheer force and tyranny—as a place where people could actually carve out a decent life with some dignity. Libya has incredibly low crime rates, and the bureaucracy and transit infrastructure actually run quite smoothly. When it comes to that, Libya is miles ahead of tons of other Arab nations, even the ones sitting on massive oil and gas reserves.

As for the veto power, let's be real: no single country should have that much control. Major decisions ought to be made during plenary sessions instead. Otherwise, historians down the road are just going to conclude that the UN isn't really a global body, but more like a private club for five people while everyone else is just there for decoration.

If we’re seriously considering keeping the veto, then we need to shake up the permanent members of the Security Council. First off, kick out the United Kingdom and France, and bring in India (which will soon be the most populous nation on Earth), Nigeria (representing Africa), Brazil (for Latin America), and Indonesia (as a sort of representative for the Muslim world). A seven-member group of actual representatives would actually have some logic and weight behind it—what we have now is just total garbage.

And hey, what's the deal with bringing in Germany or Japan? That’s nonsense—just like how it's nonsense to say we should strip Russia and China of their status because of how they run things internally. If you pull China and Russia out, the UN basically ceases to exist as an institution overnight.

On top of all that, I think the UN should move its headquarters out of the USA, given the massive crimes the country has committed and the fact that it's currently a participant in them. They should relocate to the perfect spot—Singapore (it's a melting pot of races, cultures, nations, and languages, plus it's super successful, organized, and stable...).

A great example of coexistence in Thailand in World · Jul 1, 2009

rowdytinker said:You haven't actually answered anything besides making a pathetic attempt to discredit me personally. Also, you’re probably the only one here who thinks Josip Broz Marshall has anything to do with this entire discussion.🤷
So, what about atheists? What about those who choose to convert to another faith—is that why certain groups kill priests to prevent it?—and the other questions I put to you?
By the way, I’ve met several interfaith couples here in the States that work perfectly fine. It’s clear people want these relationships and have the freedom to pursue them. Though, apparently, that’s impossible if we’re listening to you.
a male descendant has the right (according to Sharia and with full legal standing) to marry a Buddhist woman and convert her to Islam, the faith in one God,

Is this how you see it?
http://answersforthefaith.com/2009/0...vert-to-islam/
http://answersforthefaith.com/2009/0...vert-to-islam/ Here is your perspective on an interfaith marriage.

http://answersforthefaith.com/2009/0...g-a-christian/
The only thing I agree with you on is that Sharia isn't God's law and that it stems from a false prophet and messenger. I'm glad you're a "Christian" and find such a xenophobic and racist law foreign. Even if it serves as a political solution, it's good that you recognize it's wrong.
👍 👍 Keep going, "Christian," and keep exposing their delusions.
P.S. Your Hong Kong example is completely off base. You should have used the Chinese approach toward Tibet and those Islamic provinces that were—believe it or not—notorious for pork production until very recently.
👍 😁

Look, from what I can tell, you aren't even touching the actual core of what the government in Thailand is proposing—and I mean that, not just picking at me. You’re totally bypassing the meat of the issue, which is the government's initiative to allow Sharia law in those three specific provinces. And honestly? You're also ignoring their other big suggestion: giving those regions—where you've got about 1.5 million people living in pretty compact Muslim and ethnic Malay communities—a special status similar to how Macau or Hong Kong operate within China. Instead of actually tackling those points, you've just decided to get into this back-and-forth spat over my personal views and what Sharia actually is.

Man, you totally missed the mark on this one—like, way off base. If you actually look at the title, the whole point of this thread is "A Thai Example of Successful Coexistence." One of the guys on here already laid it out pretty clearly regarding the death toll in those provinces. It basically boils down to institutional repression—where the government refused to recognize the basic rights of the native Muslim and Malay populations—which naturally triggered a massive backlash. That kind of pressure is exactly what creates radical groups and pushes individuals toward committing crimes on their side. It's a cycle, really.

Honestly, the government in Thailand has just been spinning its wheels for years with this pointless confrontation—it’s like they aren't even trying to be smart about it. And look, let's be real: nobody is just going to roll over and accept being told what to do by people who basically annexed them back in the day without even asking. You can't just force your will on a population like that and expect things to go smoothly—it's just not how it works.

Look, I’ll do you a favor and make you feel better—I'll tell you straight up that there's nothing controversial about implementing Sharia law. And hey, if not every single resident wants it, well, what do you expect? Do you honestly think everyone living in a state like Kelantan, Malaysia, is on board with Sharia? Of course they aren't, but that's just how the democratic principle works in this world—it's all about the will of the majority. It's the same logic for me, too; I'm totally against abortion, but look, I can't stop a woman from having one—not that it's happened to me or anything, just using an extreme example—because the law says it's legal. She doesn't need to ask my permission. The majority decided abortion is legal, so why should anyone bother asking a minority (like me and folks in my camp) whether it should be allowed or not?

By the way, it’s totally wrong to say a Christian has to be against Sharia. Not at all. Actually, a massive chunk of it—a huge portion, really—is perfectly aligned with those teachings on morality and social hierarchy that the Apostle laid out in his letters. You clearly haven't read up on it, which is a shame, honestly—even the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams (not me, obviously!), voiced support for implementing certain aspects of Sharia within British society to stop the ongoing moral decay and degradation.

Let's just set aside the doctrinal differences between Christianity and Islam—which I know plenty about, trust me—but when it comes to the moral code, family dynamics, and the roles of men and women, both religions are incredibly similar. To put it simply: original Christianity and Sharia actually have way more in common than original Christianity does with today's liberal Western society.

Anyway, old friend, if you're trying to vent your frustrations about this move by the Thai authorities at me, just realize it's probably better to direct those thoughts toward the government in Bangkok. After all, it's their brainchild—something I wholeheartedly support—and it's going to lead to peaceful coexistence within the state. I know that's eating you alive, but hey, don't blame me...