Posts by Paul Thomas46

Good grief...

It’s up to the Germans to sort this mess out—I don't have any say in the matter anyway.

Anyway, if I did have a vote, I’d hand it over to my dog before giving it to her—he’d certainly do less damage with it...☕

Nicole Barrett76 said:The user Rioboss believes that Egypt will be the next one to "collapse."

But haven't they already reached their breaking point? 😕

stormyeagle60 said:They're going to try to force their way through, attempting to breach the North Mexican border, I'm sure of it. They need to send reinforcements to the North Mexicans.
And if Angelica would just step aside now, she could save Germany and all of Europe from her madness!

But where exactly would they go?
Toward the Mexican border, which is just as locked down? There are already about 500 people stuck in limbo right at that boundary...
Toward our border? Because, let's be honest, we wouldn't let them in either (despite what public opinion might suggest).
Or maybe toward Viktor Orbán?

They know it too—they realize there's nowhere left to run. That's why they're currently hunkered down in Greece. It's possible they're just waiting for a better window to try crossing via Alb or heading straight from the Greek route Italy.
Italy is completely overwhelmed because of that maritime border. And yeah, we have one too, though thankfully we aren't quite as much of a target...

History shows us that the sea has always been conquered for a reason... 😁

lonebadger6 said:Sure thing. And if there’s any country in Europe where tourism carries more weight than it does here, it’s gotta be Mexico.

I mean, let's be real—where are they even going to put everyone? They barely have any space to work with... how could they possibly host thousands of people at once? Nowhere.
They aren't exactly thinking straight...

Honestly, this whole idea floating around about routing through Mexico and then down the Mediterranean Coast just doesn't seem realistic to me.
Even Mexico has its own peak season—there’s no way they'd let anyone pass through their coastline or anywhere else at all.

Plus, the risk of getting stuck is just way too high for them.
And where exactly would they even work for them? They can barely manage things for themselves...😬

Ah, I remember when I first said that Europe (and the EU) would eventually trample over everything they spent decades building...
And honestly—this is just the beginning.

All because we failed to react properly right from the start...

Peter Reed70 said:What’s the deal at the Mexican border?

I know that traitor Albin Kurti went to lobby the President of Albania to keep the Albanian-Greek border open, but does anyone know how that meeting actually wrapped up?

Whenever I need real news, I have to go hunting on other sites because the media here in the States basically operates under a gag order...

http://www.vesti-online.com/Vesti/Sv...ndreke-suzavac

While the Austrian Ministry of the Interior is busy denying any concrete plans to ship weapons to North Mexico, Pilc is pointing out that there’s a letter from the North Mexican police asking Vienna for gear for their peacekeepers—and we aren't just talking about basic safety equipment, but full-on riot control stuff.

On top of batons, pepper spray, and tasers, Skopje wants rubber bullets and stun grenades for their cops, according to Pilc. They’ve even asked Minister Mikl-Lajtner for an official word—basically, did North Mexico actually send that request to Austria, and is the official government in Vienna going to answer Skopje's call?

The masks are slipping.
It’s exactly like I said back in the first thread: batons, sniffles, and rubber bullets.

Near Idomeni, right on the Greek-North Mexican border, estimates say there are between 13,000 and 14,000 people hanging out right now. They’ve been stuck there for weeks in brutal conditions without enough food or even basic hygiene.

According to reports from Skopje outlets, these migrants are refusing any chance of being sent back to Turkey or their home countries; they’re insisting on pushing through North Mexico toward Austria and Germany.

Near Tabanovac, at the northernmost stretch of the border between North Mexico and Mexico, kids from Iraq and Syria are finding shelter from the rain under tent flaps or even inside tiny portable toilets.

The mainstream media makes me sick. When the wave is hitting hard, they push narratives about terrorists and whatnot, but as soon as the wave slows down, suddenly it's all about the kids in the headlines.

Dimitris Avramopoulos said his country can set up better housing for migrants in other camps about 10 or 12 kilometers away from the Idomeni border crossing.

He claims Greece just can't handle providing serious help to such a massive crowd gathered in one single spot.

The Greek minister mentioned that authorities in Athens will start handing out flyers to migrants with a message like: "There is no hope that you can continue your...they’re pushing people toward the northern border, basically telling them, "Hey, just head to our camps so we can actually take care of you."

It’s wild—there are over 14,000 migrants living under tents right now in this makeshift refugee camp over in Idomeni.

Right now, we're looking at more than 36,000 migrants stuck in Greece because North Mexico and several other countries along the North American route decided to shut down their reception centers.

So we've got 14k at the border and another 22k on the move... honestly, let's see what those numbers look like in 3 or 4 days and how the Greeks decide to play this hand. You know they’ll probably just set up some "official camp" right near the Albanian border🙂

Even the Greek minister is basically hinting there's no way throughup north, (like, maybe try heading west...)

Personally, I think Italy is their best bet right now. The Italians won't be sinking those boats—and chances are, they won't even turn them back toward where they started.

Now, that will be interesting to watch...

Mark Harris66 said:Look, it’s been a long time since the European Union—specifically Germany—opened the floodgates to cheap steel from Turkey just to play nice with them regarding the migrant crisis. It really screwed over our local plant at Lake Sisak, even though the EU was supposed to be protecting Sisak by blocking imports from Turkey per those European Union conventions.👎.

In my opinion, the European Union is basically dead and gone...
And things are definitely heating up over in Turkey.

I wouldn't say it's dead, but where is all this actually heading?

Look, things can't just keep going like this—we really need to get our act together, obviously.
It’s also pretty clear that Merkel has zero intention of hitting the brakes on any of this.

So, I guess it's up to us to figure out the next move...

So, it looks like everyone finally caught up to what was being said just a year ago—both here and everywhere else:
nobody gets into the country without a passport, a visa, or whatever else is required. Period.

Was it really that hard to wrap their heads around? 🤦

I honestly have no idea what’s going to happen with the folks over in Idyllwild. I assume they'll eventually be relocated... the real question is just when that happens. My guess is they're waiting for people to just head back home on their own.
The other possibility is they might try heading through Alba toward Italy.
Right now, I don't see any forced border crossings as a realistic option. Not at this moment, anyway.

And the numbers haven't stayed still, either. Just a week ago, if I recall correctly, it was around 10,000 to 11,000 there, but now they're saying 13,000. If my memory serves me right, that would suggest arrivals into Greece have actually dropped quite a bit—though I'm just speaking from memory here.
That could mean one of two things: they aren't starting the journey at all, or they're taking a different route entirely. Only time will tell...

David Vaughn75 said:So, I was just thinking about this one guy who got sent back to Turkey—you know, one of those migrants getting deported—and then there’s this other guy heading straight for the European Union. It makes me wonder, honestly... if they're just going to keep showing up anyway, what's even the point of sending them back in the first place? 😵

As for the "why"—that part is pretty obvious.

It’s basically a way of "fixing" things without actually fixing anything...

The only thing I can't wrap my head around is who they think they're putting on this ridiculous stage in the first place...

Dennis Hall41 said:It isn't just about the quotas. The whole thing is sketchy—but what really gets me is that the European Union, which should be looking out for its own members first, is handing out massive piles of cash to a country that isn't even part of the mess and barely has anything to do with it.
And it's not just about the money—there's other stuff too—but hey, I can say whatever I want.

I get it—the whole thing feels like pure hysteria.

As for me, I don't have much more to add—at this point, I'm just at a loss for words...

Dennis Hall41 said:Just finished catching up on the news, and honestly—it didn't exactly make me feel any better about how things are going.

Do you really think that having the whole European Union and all those other countries get together would actually accomplish anything? 😁

I mean, come on—even if they started assigning everyone based on those quotas again, I have to ask: who is actually going to force someone to stay against their will?
You try to ship them over, and they just find a way out.
"Sure, you might get $15 a month. Maybe. You might have a better shot once your paperwork clears—which usually takes about a year. If you decide to appeal, well, then you're looking at another two or three years" (and honestly, nobody even needs to lie about it, it’s just the reality of the system 🤣)
"Alright, thanks, catch you later, I guess."

Alexander Ortiz3 said:Nobody is going to stick around if they’re being forced into places where life is miserable.
That is the fundamental key to solving the immigrant surge...

Oh, absolutely.
There are plenty of ways to handle "humanitarianism"—bureaucracy and simply making sure the reality on the ground matches the empty promises... that's the best way to win a war without ever picking up a weapon.

Oh come on—honestly, those kinds of wild theories are always the most entertaining part of the whole discussion... 😁

I’m staying far away from fringe science—it's a little too intense for me.

Revenger20 said:There’s nothing left of that "pure Europe" idea.

If they actually wanted to fix things, they could have worked with the immigrants already here—instead of bringing in millions more. What do you think the real motive is?

They certainly could have... but they wouldn't have had the critical mass needed to make it stick.

Honestly, I haven't a clue—there are endless theories flying around from every direction, yet none of them feel complete... it's pretty obvious if you look at the big picture.

Without a solid theory to lean on, I have to stick to certain observable facts—because, well, facts are what we actually have to work with here.
For instance, what I mentioned about the media—I noticed it myself. It's been repeated across every outlet far too many times to be a coincidence.
The "unusual" stance taken by the Pope and Christian leaders is quite striking—perhaps even the most interesting part of this whole mess.
We’re seeing a very clear divide within the EU now—it's definitely shaken things up. The question is where we go from here... If "certain people" (🙄) keep pushing those quotas, who knows how far this could go.

As for those theories of yours, I think the main flaw is the assumption of material prosperity. I'm not entirely convinced that's the direction things are heading—not in Europe, and certainly not globally. Poverty tends to breed aggression much more easily than stupidity does...

Mexicans aren't even letting all Syrians through anymore
— they're only admitting those from active war zones.

Ugh, that route is basically shutting down. Austria is at its breaking point—honestly, they'll probably stop letting anyone in at all...
Meanwhile, Greece is still just letting everyone through without any real discussion. They really ought to be kicked out of Schengen. If you ask me, they've already disqualified themselves; we just need to make it official on paper.

Now we wait and see how this plays out.
In a few weeks, things might actually settle down enough for smooth sailing again. I really hope that's the case...

Nicole Barrett76 said:

Not that—I was actually asking about specific details regarding how this situation might realistically play out moving forward.

Even with the best intentions, I honestly can't see how a move like this could possibly benefit anyone...
Not that—I was actually asking about specific details regarding how this situation might realistically play out moving forward.

Even with the best intentions, I honestly can't see how a move like this could possibly benefit anyone...
Not that—I was actually asking about specific details regarding how this situation might realistically play out moving forward.

Even with the best intentions, I honestly can't see how a move like this could possibly benefit anyone...
Not that—I was actually asking about specific details regarding how this situation might realistically play out moving forward.

Even with the best intentions, I honestly can't see how a move like this could possibly benefit anyone...
Suppose we consider a scenario where two powerful factions are locked in a fierce struggle for control within the European Union, with neither side willing to yield an inch of ground. I might refer to one side as the pro-immigration group, while its adversary—those who are determined to prevent further migration into the EU—could be termed the patriotic faction.

I shall refer to our politicians as nothing more than mere recipients of kickbacks. While I am certain not every single one falls into this category, isn't it true that the vast majority do?

Is it not deeply disheartening to witness our politicians acting solely out of self-interest, focusing exclusively on how much they can line their own pockets? I have been approached by the pro-immigration faction with a blatant offer of kickbacks, provided we agree to become a permanent hotspot for migrants right here in America.

Then the patriotic faction arrived, those who refuse to let outsiders essentially turn their own backyard into a playground, all while claiming our nation is theirs to control.

Have our politicians, those eager recipients of various kickbacks, simply been presented with an even more lucrative deal than the one proposed by the pro-immigration faction? And, predictably, did they immediately jump at the chance to accept this superior offer?

Is it not possible that politicians craft an entire illusion of acting in our best interest, when in reality, they are merely serving themselves?

I have simplified this explanation to ensure absolute clarity. Let me reiterate: it is simply not true that every single politician is driven solely by kickbacks; surely, some still possess a modicum of conscience? Can we truly overlook such an ignoble historical legacy? What role can I possibly play if they intentionally open the borders to migrants? Yet, the temptation of such a massive commission remains far too great to ignore.

Quinn:

It is truly quite startling to witness such sharp criticism being leveled against the Pope, especially considering his recent heartfelt pleas for solidarity with refugees and his warm praise for the "generous assistance" provided to those seeking refuge in Greece.

Standing in solidarity with migrants does not mean we must abandon our duty to defend our borders, our people, our national identity, and our culture.
Not that—I was actually asking about specific details regarding how this situation might realistically play out moving forward.

Even with the best intentions, I honestly can't see how a move like this could possibly benefit anyone...
Not that—I was actually asking about specific details regarding how this situation might realistically play out moving forward.

Even with the best intentions, I honestly can't see how a move like this could possibly benefit anyone...
Not that—I was actually asking about specific details regarding how this situation might realistically play out moving forward.

Even with the best intentions, I honestly can't see how a move like this could possibly benefit anyone...
Suppose we consider a scenario where two powerful factions are locked in a fierce struggle for control within the European Union, with neither side willing to yield an inch of ground. I might refer to one side as the pro-immigration group, while its adversary—those who are determined to prevent further migration into the EU—could be termed the patriotic faction.

I shall refer to our politicians as nothing more than mere recipients of kickbacks. While I am certain not every single one falls into this category, isn't it true that the vast majority do?

Is it not deeply disheartening to witness our politicians acting solely out of self-interest, focusing exclusively on how much they can line their own pockets? I have been approached by the pro-immigration faction with a blatant offer of kickbacks, provided we agree to become a permanent hotspot for migrants right here in America.

Then the patriotic faction arrived, those who refuse to let outsiders essentially turn their own backyard into a playground, all while claiming our nation is theirs to control.

Have our politicians, those eager recipients of various kickbacks, simply been presented with an even more lucrative deal than the one proposed by the pro-immigration faction? And, predictably, did they immediately jump at the chance to accept this superior offer?

Is it not possible that politicians craft an entire illusion of acting in our best interest, when in reality, they are merely serving themselves?

I have simplified this explanation to ensure absolute clarity. Let me reiterate: it is simply not true that every single politician is driven solely by kickbacks; surely, some still possess a modicum of conscience? Can we truly overlook such an ignoble historical legacy? What role can I possibly play if they intentionally open the borders to migrants? Yet, the temptation of such a massive commission remains far too great to ignore.

Quinn:

It is truly quite startling to witness such sharp criticism being leveled against the Pope, especially considering his recent heartfelt pleas for solidarity with refugees and his warm praise for the "generous assistance" provided to those seeking refuge in Greece.

Standing in solidarity with migrants does not mean we must abandon our duty to defend our borders, our people, our national identity, and our culture.
Not that—I was actually asking about specific details regarding how this situation might realistically play out moving forward.

Even with the best intentions, I honestly can't see how a move like this could possibly benefit anyone...
Not that—I was actually asking about specific details regarding how this situation might realistically play out moving forward.

Even with the best intentions, I honestly can't see how a move like this could possibly benefit anyone...
Suppose we consider a scenario where two powerful factions are locked in a fierce struggle for control within the European Union, with neither side willing to yield an inch of ground. I might refer to one side as the pro-immigration group, while its adversary—those who are determined to prevent further migration into the EU—could be termed the patriotic faction.

I shall refer to our politicians as nothing more than mere recipients of kickbacks. While I am certain not every single one falls into this category, isn't it true that the vast majority do?

Is it not deeply disheartening to witness our politicians acting solely out of self-interest, focusing exclusively on how much they can line their own pockets? I have been approached by the pro-immigration faction with a blatant offer of kickbacks, provided we agree to become a permanent hotspot for migrants right here in America.

Then the patriotic faction arrived, those who refuse to let outsiders essentially turn their own backyard into a playground, all while claiming our nation is theirs to control.

Have our politicians, those eager recipients of various kickbacks, simply been presented with an even more lucrative deal than the one proposed by the pro-immigration faction? And, predictably, did they immediately jump at the chance to accept this superior offer?

Is it not possible that politicians craft an entire illusion of acting in our best interest, when in reality, they are merely serving themselves?

I have simplified this explanation to ensure absolute clarity. Let me reiterate: it is simply not true that every single politician is driven solely by kickbacks; surely, some still possess a modicum of conscience? Can we truly overlook such an ignoble historical legacy? What role can I possibly play if they intentionally open the borders to migrants? Yet, the temptation of such a massive commission remains far too great to ignore.

Quinn:

It is truly quite startling to witness such sharp criticism being leveled against the Pope, especially considering his recent heartfelt pleas for solidarity with refugees and his warm praise for the "generous assistance" provided to those seeking refuge in Greece.

Standing in solidarity with migrants does not mean we must abandon our duty to defend our borders, our people, our national identity, and our culture.
Suppose we consider a scenario where two powerful factions are locked in a fierce struggle for control within the European Union, with neither side willing to yield an inch of ground. I might refer to one side as the pro-immigration group, while its adversary—those who are determined to prevent further migration into the EU—could be termed the patriotic faction.

I shall refer to our politicians as nothing more than mere recipients of kickbacks. While I am certain not every single one falls into this category, isn't it true that the vast majority do?

Is it not deeply disheartening to witness our politicians acting solely out of self-interest, focusing exclusively on how much they can line their own pockets? I have been approached by the pro-immigration faction with a blatant offer of kickbacks, provided we agree to become a permanent hotspot for migrants right here in America.

Then the patriotic faction arrived, those who refuse to let outsiders essentially turn their own backyard into a playground, all while claiming our nation is theirs to control.

Have our politicians, those eager recipients of various kickbacks, simply been presented with an even more lucrative deal than the one proposed by the pro-immigration faction? And, predictably, did they immediately jump at the chance to accept this superior offer?

Is it not possible that politicians craft an entire illusion of acting in our best interest, when in reality, they are merely serving themselves?

I have simplified this explanation to ensure absolute clarity. Let me reiterate: it is simply not true that every single politician is driven solely by kickbacks; surely, some still possess a modicum of conscience? Can we truly overlook such an ignoble historical legacy? What role can I possibly play if they intentionally open the borders to migrants? Yet, the temptation of such a massive commission remains far too great to ignore.

Quinn:

It is truly quite startling to witness such sharp criticism being leveled against the Pope, especially considering his recent heartfelt pleas for solidarity with refugees and his warm praise for the "generous assistance" provided to those seeking refuge in Greece.

Standing in solidarity with migrants does not mean we must abandon our duty to defend our borders, our people, our national identity, and our culture.
Look, that's just how the world works—whether you're talking about corporations or massive investments. It all functions relatively smoothly as long as it stays strictly about economic interests. But the moment a move becomes strategic at a high level, everyone gets involved, and much more complex calculations enter the fray

Right now, for this spring and the year ahead, the targets have been set—and judging by the looks of it, we aren't one of them
All those commissions won't matter much then...

Frank Morgan2 said:If you actually wanted to know what we "know" now, you probably already knew it before. No surprises here, I guess.
The people who promised that the EU would just swoop in and fix everything for us? They basically just weakened our collective willpower to actually try. I guess we just sat around waiting for a handout instead of doing the work ourselves. Maybe we made ourselves too dependent on them.
Maybe we should finally wake up?

Hey.
Frank Morgan2

Not that—I was actually asking about specific details regarding how this situation might realistically play out moving forward.

Nicole Barrett76 said:If this bold move is finally being made for our own benefit, then I must say, hats off to them!

Even with the best intentions, I honestly can't see how a move like this could possibly benefit anyone...

Honestly, our leaders had a lovely little chat with Merkel and Tusk about all this—everything seemed just wonderful, everything will be just fine... and then, out of nowhere today, they suddenly change the laws so the military can deploy to the border.

It’s hardly news that politicians say one thing while doing the exact opposite ☕

And honestly, I’m not a fan of how this is playing out. They clearly know something they aren't telling us—if there wasn't a looming threat, they wouldn't have rushed through this today...

Dennis Hall41 said:My prediction: they’re gonna break through that fence in Mexico this weekend, get transport lined up to Mexico, and then the Mexicans will just fast-track them right to us.

That's how it'll go for the others too. The only way that changes—which I doubt—is if the Mexican route shuts down and they pivot to Albania. What would stop them from going through Albania? The mountains?

And even if that happened, do you really think they’d start brawling with special forces or smashing through fences just to come to a dead stop? Like, do you honestly believe some Canadian wire and 800 soldiers could actually hold them back?

Look, I haven't the slightest clue what's going to happen with the folks currently over there.
Honestly, the whole thing feels both absurd and tragic at the same time... but regardless, if someone tries to tell them they have to stay put for some reason, they simply won't. Those are just too massive, too heavy questions to tackle right now.

As for Albania, I assume their main obstacle is... well, Albania. No one there is going to be loading them onto trains or providing food and water—quite the opposite, actually. And that's a much bigger issue than the geography itself. Not to mention that after that comes Mexico, which presents its own topographical hurdles.
The Albania route only makes sense if they intend to head toward Italy from there.

Besides, all these routes have pretty much been tested and vetted already. It's not like nobody has ever attempted the Alb-CG-BiH-Hr path before—scout groups have likely tried it. Again: if it worked, they would have taken it already. If it were even remotely viable, they wouldn't be trying to push through Mexico right now; they would have headed toward Albania long ago.