If anyone tries to discredit my use of logic based on where I’ve lived—as if that somehow invalidates my perspective beyond just being a tourist—well, I’ve called the shots from the Republic of America to Africa, and for the last two years, I've been settled in Vienna, Austria.
I can say from firsthand experience that we are all living through Angela Merkel's massive social experiment. I certainly have her to thank for that...
The war happened in America, and the casualties were suffered here in America. The previous administration was comprised of 11 out of 14 Mexicans. On their own territory, they didn't lose a single person or a single tank, yet the radicals have held most of the power since the conflict began. That’s just the reality of it. And look, as an American living in Vienna, I might have some Mexican acquaintances who aren't looking to start any wars, but I wouldn't call them friends, and I certainly won't be supporting Mexican tourism...
Regarding your point about downplaying what happened in El Paso... honestly, the average Mexican carries a much higher level of "guilt" compared to the average American, simply because they don't even grasp the magnitude of the atrocities committed by their own military.
I'm just completely fed up with all this relativizing.
I already mentioned that this could lead to some pretty serious consequences, so I won't go over that again. Does anyone else see this as just a social experiment that’s bound to end badly?
I'm seeing talk about sexual slavery that isn't even relevant to my point, mentions of Islam in Saudi Arabia, veiled women in London and in Vienna... I see the cultural norms prevalent in many Islamic countries, and please forgive me if I don't want them appearing here. And then there's Sweden... did what happened in Cologne take place in some parallel dimension? Is the reporter being assaulted in Egypt only in an alternate universe?
The fundamental issue is the cultural backwardness of these newcomers, specifically their deeply ingrained views regarding women.
Have you noticed any shifts in sexual dynamics in your area since this new population arrived?
ISIS has already sent a few hundred of its fighters, who will likely start making moves very soon.
You're Muslim, aren't you? And you live in Vienna? I didn't manage to follow the thread last week, and you might have already replied, sorry. If you are—have you noticed certain arrivals becoming radicalized? And have you reported it?
Why would I, someone from the Republic of America who survived the war there and moved here for work, feel compelled to weep for or serve a newly arrived population from Syria, Afghanistan, or Iraq? By what moral standard? What logic justifies leaving their own families in insecurity and poverty? Why didn't that million people organize and fight for their own country—since you're looking for causes and effects... oh sure, they had no one to fight for, right? A million people could certainly find a way...
My company actually organized something similar—do you know what they advised women to do verbally, rather than putting it in writing? They suggested that young women should avoid working night shifts.
To shorten my long email—these boys arrived during their formative years, they arrived with dreams, they arrived into a reality of poverty and instability, they are traumatized, they have primitive attitudes toward women, they are driven by hormones, and they gravitate toward those just like them.
As the surrounding community becomes increasingly less open to them (which is partly unfair), finding jobs will become incredibly difficult. If they do stay, crime of one kind or another might be their only path forward. It's tragic and pathetic for everyone involved.
Any "religion" that dictates the status of men and women, or what foods are permissible or forbidden, is flawed in my belief system. No form of a higher power would view eating certain meats as inherently positive or negative. I won't even get started on religious wars...
I personally know of two sexual assaults that never even made the news... so I’m seeing the cover-ups firsthand. Once Hofer wins and the Republican Party gets close to taking control of Parliament, you can bet all those "tree rapes" will suddenly start appearing in the headlines...
It honestly just amuses me how my fellow Austrians act so shocked by this growing sense of insecurity—and by the stories they hear (which stay out of the newspapers). We are heading straight into a disaster, and my only real sympathy is for the innocent people who didn't deserve any of this. Every single advocate for uncontrolled immigration should try living with ten random immigrants in their own apartment for a while. They should have children—at least one girl—who aren't allowed to be fully embraced or wander out between 8 and 10 at night, and then we can see how long it takes before she loses her innocence against her will...
It’s just sad how little common sense and observation is actually being used these days... it's very similar to the transgender nonsense going on in America....
At the end of the day, lending money is a bank's core business, and they take on the risk of default every single time they issue a loan. When they ask you questions, it isn't because they’re being nosy; it’s about building a solid risk profile. It’s just much more likely that someone with a steady, high income or someone buying a home they actually intend to live in will follow through on their payments...
According to some statistical studies, married individuals tend to be more financially responsible than single people, and things like that. Personally, I think it's better to just provide the information requested, especially since being transparent might actually help you land better terms down the road.
Plus, they are legally obligated to gather as much data as possible to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing. Honestly, that part always makes me chuckle—people looking to move illicit funds aren't exactly standing in line at a local Chase branch waiting for a teller to help them out. 😁
Your logic is a bit off here; banks aren't trying to be nosy, and they certainly aren't the Gestapo...😁
Watch how you talk—he’s been my absolute favorite for over a decade now😁
But honestly, his unpredictability might just drive me crazy one of these days. I'm really hoping he sticks with it through next year, and that he absolutely crushes it this season, even if I am already feeling a bit overwhelmed by the stress...😢
Ashley Cook64 said:People who actually made it to the race are saying it was a disaster. 😢 Half of them couldn't even make it to the track yesterday because the access roads were such a mess. Apparently, the organizers told everyone who had already bought tickets that they should just stay home... 😢 I'm expecting to see massive refund requests coming in soon.
I haven't made it out to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway yet, but from what I understand, whenever it starts to rain, everything just falls apart and everyone ends up soaked in mud. It’s not really my scene anyway, since there isn't much of a city to explore around the circuit—New York City already feels like home to me.😁
Crowds are a constant at every single race; that's nothing new. If I'd driven, I would've left by 6:00 AM, and if I walked, I would've been out by 8:00. Honestly, I have my doubts about all those refunds happening...
I still remember those days when I was actually out there rooting for a rain-soaked race, only to be met with a harsh reality check once the clouds cleared... so now, I find myself watching both qualifying and the race itself with a healthy dose of skepticism. These days, if the rain starts falling, it usually just means we're looking at a string of Safety Cars until they finally bring out the slicks...😢
Either the acting here is just terrible, or the character is genuinely lacking any intellectual depth. Honestly, though, I suspect it’s all just forced hysteria designed to make us feel sorry for her—as if she wouldn't have been hit by a car if she hadn't been part of the accident. Then there's the whole bit about her being robbed and having her ideas copied? It’s just nonsense. Total overreactions, constant histrionics, and plain old stupidity.
Nobody is just born being one way or another; instead, we make ourselves who we are through every single choice we make. To expand on my earlier thought, when someone chooses to sting, they aren't just acting on instinct—they’re making a conscious decision because they want to feel like they have the upper hand. And if someone gets stung but refuses to change their own approach or boundaries, that's also a choice they're making...
Naturally, my goal is to be like a frog—to act with kindness and purpose, because that’s what feels right. If everyone made that same effort to lead with good intentions, the world would be a much better place for all of us.
So, calling Michael "Grandpa"... honestly, what a ridiculous nickname. At 41, he’s worked way too hard just to be labeled a grandpa. I have to admit, I’ve been rooting for him since the very beginning, and I still am, which makes this sudden shift in public opinion feel a bit silly—maybe even a little superficial and hypocritical... To be honest, I think plenty of younger guys out there (even those in their thirties) don't drive nearly as intensely as he does, but I guess people feel more "empowered" using labels like that. And unless you have a forty-year-old grandpa in your family, you might want to rethink the logic behind these translations...🙂
Regarding the race itself (aside from Michael Schumacher, whose performance you all have already analyzed), I’m actually glad it ended this way—it was intense right up until the finish. Though, if I'm being honest, it only felt truly tense among the top three. It's hard to imagine Lewis Hamilton or Jenson Button making any real moves given the point gap and how they performed at these specific races last year. Perhaps Korea will throw us a curveball🤷
Position driver Nationality team points 1 1 Mark Webber Australian Red Bull Racing 220 2 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 206 3 Sebastian Vettel German Red Bull Racing 206 4 Lewis Hamilton British McLaren 192 5 Jenson Button British McLaren 189
I have to admit, there’s something about this route that really draws me in; I actually found myself quite fond of it from that perspective. I'll likely find myself heading out that way in a few years...
Adam King said:My bad, ladies. I haven't been keeping up with every single post. 🙂
I’m guessing all the girls here are rooting for Ferrari? 🙂
You’re making that assumption for the same reasons some guys think women don't follow motorsports just because of their X chromosomes...☕
Women pick teams or drivers based on the same kind of criteria men do, and no, there isn't anything in our genetic code that says we have to root for Ferrari. ☕
It’s really just two sides of the same coin—whether you get a raise or the price of groceries at Kroger drops, the end result is the same: your real income goes up because your actual purchasing power increases. I guess what the author was trying to drive at with this whole topic was 🤷 ...
If we’d actually seen some rain, this race might have turned out to be pretty interesting, but instead, it was just a flat, boring affair. The only real highlight was that whole Ferrari moment, though personally, I don't think it was anything groundbreaking—unless you count them breaking the FIA's written regulations. If they're going to play by those rules, they really ought to face a penalty... maybe something in the ballpark of $100,000🤣