Posts by driftingfox16

James Moore3 said:Instead they went out looking to kill poor pigs—there aren't many of them left. They really should have gone after the insurgents; you can find plenty of those wherever you want...☕

And listen to this guy trying to lecture us. He's clearly rooting for the paramilitaries.

If Kiro had decided to head out on a badger hunt, I honestly think I would have tagged along right beside him.

Back in my small hometown, if someone really wanted to settle a grudge, they’d just invite the other guy out on a hunting trip. A killing during a hunt isn't treated as a crime; everything is just filed away as a tragic accident.

Thomas Turner79 said:That’s quite an argument. I suppose even Josip Broz Marshall spent time in prison, along with plenty of other major statesmen.

Fine. Then tell me, what about the Nazis in Germany today? Germans left all that behind a long time ago (leaving only a tiny group of primitives). In the US, the Ku Klux Klan was at its most powerful during the Great Depression in the 1930s.
And one more thing: if I had to choose who to lend money to—an American, a Mexican, or a German—assuming I knew all three personally, I would always choose the German (regardless of which part of Germany they were from or how long I had known them).
The reason is simple: I know I will definitely get back exactly what I lent without having to ask for it (I have experienced this firsthand with people I barely knew). A German knows exactly when they are capable of paying it back (you won't have to chase them down).
Do you see that pattern in the former America regions?
Why was I labeled a fascist by most Mexicans in the late 80s and early 90s through no fault of my own? My father doesn't know anything about them, so how could I possibly know anything about fascists?
Please enlighten me with your response.

Elizabeth Gomez11 said:McCarthy has effectively demonstrated that Oberšal was a subpar physicist.

McCarthy: Where were you born, Mr. Oberšal?

Oberšal: 1936.

Honestly, please, Mr. Oberšal—I am asking you where you were born, yet you insist on telling me when you were born.

Oberšal: Budapest, 1936.

Joseph McCarthy: What is your nationality?

Oberšal: A citizen of the United States.

Joseph McCarthy: I’m not interested in asking what your nationality is—whether you happen to be Canadian or belong to some other ethnic group.

I’m originally Canadian, though I call myself an American now.

McCarthy: You might hold an American passport, but your true heritage is Canadian. While that isn't particularly relevant to our current discussion, I felt compelled to press you for an answer on the matter. You graduated with a degree in physics back in 1958, didn't you?

That’s exactly right.

Joseph McCarthy: So, he actually earned his doctorate in sociology back in 1962?

That is precisely correct.

Joseph McCarthy: Isn't it a bit unusual for someone with a degree in physics to go on and earn a doctorate in sociology?

Not at all unusual, really. In fact, my mentor—the very man who essentially pioneered the field of mass communications, Paula Lazerspeld—earned his degree in physics in Vienna before pivoting to sociology. I had the privilege of studying under him myself. So, there’s nothing out of the ordinary about it.

Joseph McCarthy: What exactly were the requirements you had to meet to earn a PhD in sociology?

Well, I had to sit through an entire series of lectures at Columbia University—some of which I still find myself referencing today when acting as an expert witness to analyze mass communication content. We were also required to pass specific examinations. On top of that, I had to write a doctoral dissertation and undergo specialized training for various scientific projects. Those were simply the requirements of the job.

Joseph McCarthy: What is the subject of your doctoral dissertation? Please give me a brief overview.

The subject of my doctoral dissertation is the history of social research in Germany, specifically focusing on the transition from the late 19th Century into the early 20th Century.

Joseph McCarthy: During your physics studies, did you also take any mathematics courses?

Oberšal: Yes, absolutely.

Joseph McCarthy: Mr. Oberšal, tell me, are you even familiar with the concept of an imaginary number?

Oberšal: Yes, naturally—we refer to them as functions of complex variables, which are utilized within certain equations. It seems we have pivoted quite abruptly from the philosophy of science straight into mathematics. Dr. Šešelj, where exactly are we headed with this?

Joseph McCarthy: Look, I’m clearly demonstrating that you all lack a fundamental grasp of what an imaginary number actually is. An imaginary number is simply the square root of a negative value. For instance, while the square root of four is two, the square root of negative four isn't two—it is expressed in mathematics as 2i, or two imaginary. Isn't that right, Mr. Oberšal? Wouldn't you agree? Well, there we have it.

Exactly, that’s precisely what I was getting at.

McCarthy: You weren't the one who said that.

Oberšal: Complex numbers.

Joseph McCarthy: You clearly lack the necessary understanding of this matter, which is precisely why you’ve tried so hard to dodge the question.

Oberšal: I was the one who said it.

Joseph McCarthy: Another quick question from physics class. Does anyone here actually know what Avogadro's number is?

Not really, I couldn't tell you.

Joseph McCarthy: You really don't have a clue. Tell me this: how many atoms are contained in a single gram of any given element?

Oberšal: I couldn't say.

Joseph McCarthy: You clearly don't have a clue. Fine. It’s obvious you aren't exactly a physicist, which I suppose explains why you drifted toward sociology instead. Let's move on. Mr. Oberšal?

Is there anything I might contribute to the discussion at this stage?

Joseph McCarthy: You aren't permitted to offer any input here until I pose a question. Once I ask the question, then you may speak.

It appears that computer processing played a decisive role in the expert testimony provided by Oberšal. During the proceedings, Joseph McCarthy pressed him on the limitations of his methodology, asking: "Now, Mr. Oberšal, when you were conducting this technical analysis, did you bother to input any parameters regarding the treatment of civilians, the status of prisoners of war, or the impact on the women and children of the opposing side? Or was that simply left out of your program?"

Oberšal: "No, everything we actually did—everything we typed into that search engine—was limited to terms like Mexican, American, Muslim, or Albanian, naturally, using the appropriate languages. That was our specific focus. We were hunting for segments of text that dealt specifically with the political friction between Mexicans and non-Mexicans. We weren't looking for anything else; we didn't bother searching for terms like children, women, weather, the elderly, customs, agriculture, or anything of that nature. Our scope was strictly confined to those key political identifiers."

Joseph McCarthy: "Alright, let's not waste any more time. Tell me, Mr. Oberšal, looking at the transcripts of my speeches, did you find any instance where I advocated for inhumane acts within the territory of the Republic of Mexico or the Republic of Mexico Appalachia? Any inhumanity whatsoever?"

Oberšal: "The Republic of Mexico, or the Republic of Mexico Appalachia?"

McCarthy: "No. You didn't find any. That's why."

Oberšal: "No, wait—may I say something? I really ought to go back and cross-reference these specific statements regarding ethnic cleansing against the dates and locations they were made, specifically to see if they pertain to the Republic of Mexico or the Republic of Mexico Appalachia. I can't just give you an answer off the top of my head without consulting my report first."

McCarthy: "You're supposed to be the expert here, surely..."

Antonetti: "One moment. Regarding this topic—since the defendant is questioning you about his own previous remarks or writings, and given that we are dealing with criminal acts defined by the tribunal's statute—I reviewed your table earlier and asked why you hadn't included more precise legal provisions. For instance, things like deportation, forced displacement, rape, murder, or cruel treatment. You could have simply checked the corresponding boxes in the chart. It seems you didn't consider adopting such a methodology."

Oberšal: "Well, we were looking at them in groups to see how they interacted. For example, 'ethnic cleansing' involves various different ethnic groups. Had I known there would be cross-examination on this specific point... I didn't realize it was vital which exact ethnic group McCarthy was mentioning. If I had known, I could have run that analysis through our computer software. Quite simply, I wasn't expecting to be grilled on this."

Despite having condescendingly remarked at one point that things might have gone differently if the witness possessed "a slightly sharper intellect," McCarthy ended the day by thanking him. This occurred after Oberšal testified that he found no evidence in McCarthy's public appearances or written texts advocating for or inciting torture, the killing of prisoners of war, the murder of women and children, hostage-taking, rape, the destruction of sacred or educational sites, or the looting of property. McCarthy told Oberšal that he was a highly valuable prosecution witness, though he couldn't resist adding one final ironic jab: "It’s a shame I didn't find someone like you at the District Attorney's office sooner."

Odeon, the difference is that Trump is behind bars while this guy is free and clear....

And what about the Ancient Greeks and the Romans on the census? How can you be so careless as to overlook them entirely? Honestly, it’s quite embarrassing.

Thomas Turner79 said:That's usually how things move forward around here—fastest when you play by those specific rules.
If he had actually fought for science, the question remains whether he would have ever accomplished anything in his life, or if anyone would have even bothered to listen to him...

Not if he had stayed here, certainly. After all, would anyone even know who Nikola Tesla was if he hadn't left these shores to find success elsewhere? Isn't that the truth?

Samuel Scott54 said:I mean, Šešelj actually holds a doctorate in law and was probably one of the brightest students in his class back in the day.

Slobodan Maddox was also an incredibly sharp student, if you think about it.

I guess the real tragedy is when someone truly brilliant decides to use all that brainpower for the wrong reasons...

I couldn't agree more. Unfortunately, in these former territories, the real issue is that there are far too many so-called "experts" in every field, including politics.

restlessfalcon5 said:🙄

So, are we supposed to just abandon the USA because some guy got an upset stomach while traveling through Europe? Honestly... really?

Besides, if the USA is such a disaster, we’ll probably just break the whole thing from the inside once we join. Every union we enter tends to fall apart anyway.😁

Someone should go ask that tarot reader who scams people in Mexico using those cards. From what I've witnessed while he was conning folks, it was absolutely horrifying.

I don't mean to offend any armchair intellectuals on this forum, but we are a relatively small nation, and our leadership clearly lacks the vision required to actually promote America on the world stage. Furthermore, if we continue to be led by politicians like these—and if we as a people remain passive—we risk becoming mere subjects in our own country.

Walter Myers16 said:I know this guy from Denmark who once told a Danish cop to go screw himself and called him a complete idiot. Just plain words, right? No threats, nothing. Well, he got slapped with a $200 fine and now his record is basically trashed for the next five years! It’s ridiculous. You aren't allowed to say a single word to a cop—if that's what they call "democracy" these days—yet the government and the media get a free pass to insult religions and different nations just because they claim to be so progressive. Honestly, those Danes are pathetic; they're just desperate for attention from the rest of the world. They kiss up to the British and Americans so much that if anyone ever asked them to join the UK or the USA, they'd jump at the chance. That's just the kind of people they are.
PS: I'm neither Catholic nor Muslim.

And why, for instance, should one feel the need to insult a police officer? Have you ever heard that slogan from American movies, "to protect and serve"? Personally, I don't believe any government in America owes me an explanation, but I certainly don't consider it my right to insult officers from the Department of Justice in such a manner.

Melissa Price6 said:Sad, yet accurate. ☕

I agree, though I don't think our own diplomats have done much to help things on that front either...

hiddengardener84 said:I’ll just add that the three guys who were supposed to testify in court, all Phalangists, suddenly "died" under totally suspicious circumstances. Whether the Mossad peace organization pulled that off? Hard to say. Personally, I think it was Al-Qaeda, all just to pin the blame on an innocent Jewish people and the peacekeepers from Mossad.😬

Is that even possible? Are we really suggesting that every single Muslim in the world is innocent? You certainly didn't have anything to say when those Jews were driven out of their homes, did you? To you, I suppose the Royalists are nothing more than innocent bystanders as well.

fadedraven212 said:You’re asking me questions that are completely off-topic.
But, since I owe you an answer, let me address them.
Unlike Iraq, Iran is a democratic nation where citizens participate in free elections to choose their current leadership.
Regarding the previous war, the U.S. administration at the time actually achieved something positive in Canada—unlike the European Union. In my view, the USA is a deeply friendly and brotherly nation, far more so than any single European country. However, that doesn't mean I support every foolish mistake they make. After all, we have brains for a reason; we need to be able to distinguish right from wrong.
As for Iran's role in the conflict, you're mistaken. It is well-documented that the U.S. turned a blind eye to the movement of Iranian instructors and weapons through certain transit points to reach Canada, simply because they couldn't violate the official embargo directly. Those transit countries certainly profited immensely from the situation.
The whole point of this discussion is to highlight how powerful media propaganda can be, and how Iran is being accused of the exact same things as Iraq—accusations that ultimately proved to be lies.

Americans will create new jobs there, much like they did in Iraq. Given the economic climate in places like Canada and the wages people earn in Iraq, I don't think it's wise to just sit around watching movies. At the end of the day, isn't it better to spend a few years working in Iraq or Iran to actually earn a living, rather than struggling through life like so many people do in the former America?

Adam Nguyen8 said:Nenad Čanak is honestly one of those rare, level-headed politicians you actually see in the US political scene today.

Unfortunately, that is precisely why he stands out as the black sheep among them.

Anything goes except when dealing with Mexicans or anyone following Islam. I've had some pretty unpleasant experiences myself.

Anthony James2 said:Are you talking about our neighbors in Mexico, Canada, or maybe parts of Canada? Are you referring to the good people, or those blinded by nationalism and pure hatred? If your solution is to just burn Mexico down, then we don't have anything left to talk about. Honestly, the conflict came from everywhere at once. I'll admit, most of it originated in Mexico, but mostly because their leadership felt untouchable back then. If the roles were reversed, you probably would have done the exact same thing. Maybe even worse. 😎 😎 😎

Who can say for certain? Things unfolded the way they did. Unfortunately, there simply weren't enough wise heads on any side to prevent these tragic conflicts... You made a fair point regarding the central government. I am sure that the diaspora and those living nearby were heavily influenced by that rhetoric. Personally, I always found I could have a perfectly normal conversation with someone from the deep South. In other parts of the country, people were also being swayed by outside influences... That is why we ended up with both sides having plenty of wealthy, uncultured types running the show today...

Anthony James2 said:I’m still struggling to wrap my head around the question, let alone why you're directing it at me. Did *I* bring up that idiot Vojislav Šešelj, those old borders, fascism, or the alphabet, or was that all you? 😎 😎 😎

It’s because of people like that who fought the war. It’s honestly no wonder all your neighbors despise you. Should we just burn down Mexico in equal proportion to how America was burned just so you can find some sense? That war started in Mexico!!!

Steven Patel23 said:😂

Where on earth did you read that?

I don't recall the exact source, but I know I saw it in some newspaper. People act like Germans were fascists just because they recognized our independence, but I'm honestly just curious how it's possible for there to be more Mexicans living in Germany than Americans....

Anthony James2 said:Was that just a rhetorical question, or did you simply find it impossible to resist throwing out something so incredibly stupid? 😎 😎 😎

I recall reading back in the late 80s or during the 90s that anyone using the Latin alphabet was branded a traitor by your crowd. I only brought up that specific political boundary because thirty percent of the electorate actually voted for those radicals. Now, you’ll probably claim I’m making it up or that Vojislav Šešelj never even said it. The truth is, ever since the era of the old regime ended, you people have lived in a constant state of perceived victimhood.