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Ban on selling and using fireworks in Close to Politics ·
Tomorrow’s actually the final deadline for setting off all those fireworks,
so naturally, everyone’s treating Friday like it’s the big showdown. 😬
Ban on selling and using fireworks in Close to Politics ·
Look, let’s be real here: the laws in the USA apply to everyone, everywhere, without exception. It doesn't matter who you think you are or where you happen to be standing; if there's a rule on the books, it's going to catch up with you eventually, isn't it?
And what about that pillar of strength—you know, the one that’s going to be standing firm even after the ban kicks in on January 2nd?
Honestly, I’m dying to know—do you think the FBI is actually going to step up their game again this year?
It’s almost like we’re all just choosing to look the other way when it comes to what’s happening in those diverse neighborhoods. Are we really going to turn a blind eye to everything going on in those areas? It feels like everyone is just collectively deciding to close their eyes tight and pretend nothing is wrong.
If you think you can just go around selling or using pyrotechnics without consequences, you’ve got another thing coming. Under the federal Explosives Act, the penalties for individuals caught playing fast and loose with these kinds of materials are no joke—we're talking fines ranging anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000. Honestly, why would anyone even risk it? $0.00And what about legal entities? Are we looking at a range between $3,000 and $6,000 for those?

The Explosives Act.
Veterans' protest - Politics in Feedback & Suggestions ·
I’m calling on the owner, the admin, the superadmin, or even any moderator within the PDF Policy group
to come take a stroll down to the Yuri Gagarin memorial walkway and actually sit down with the organizers behind this 100% American protest.
They really ought to see things firsthand and get an objective look at what we’ve been debating in these locked threads,
just so we can stop having these situations where user provocations go completely ignored during discussions.
We are now entering the fortieth day of this protest, yet the topic remains under lock and key—doesn't that feel a bit too much like a media blackout?
The Ukraine discussion: Is this supporting terrorism? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Reporting a crime?
When it comes to government agencies and legal entities, reporting criminal activity isn't just a suggestion—it's a strict legal requirement under the law.
As for us regular citizens, well, I'd argue it's more of a moral obligation, wouldn't you?
The Ukraine discussion: Is this supporting terrorism? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
granitefalcon26 said:It’s simple. The moderation team ought to be penalizing anyone who advocates for illegal or anti-social behavior.

Penalize them? Honestly, no. A Moderator isn't some legal authority
tasked with handing out punishments in accordance with the KZ.
When you look at this specific thread, a moderator's job becomes incredibly complicated,
because they're constantly caught in that tight spot between outright censorship and the obligation to report misconduct.
If we're talking about posts that directly violate the Laws of America,
those really should be reported to the proper authorities instead.
The Ukraine discussion: Is this supporting terrorism? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Brenda Cook4 Asks:
So, after everything that went down, I ended up throwing in the towel. Honestly, what else could I have done?

I really tried to dive headfirst into this "heavy topic," but man, was I in over my head.
And alongside a few pointers of my own, I really wanted to leave the readers with one final thought...
Let's just hope they aren't trying to stir up any illegal activities or anything that flies in the face of the Constitution.
(If you take a look at Title Nine, Article 89, Section 4, you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about. It's right there in the fine print.)
It just wasn't working out—so I called it quits. 🤷
Deleting messages and locking PDFs on Chinese mobile devices in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Andrew Peterson2 said:Could you please just unlock this thread again, or maybe just start a fresh one? It feels like we have more to say here.

What on earth does your request have to do with the MTiT subforum?
So, where exactly is this place where we all gather to geek out over mobile devices and the latest tech trends?
Look, I promise you, nobody is going to give you a hard time just because you want to talk about your phone. Seriously, who actually cares? It’s your device, you bought it, and if you feel like geeking out over the specs or complaining about a glitchy OS, go right ahead. There's absolutely no reason to feel like you have to hold back or walk on eggshells here. So, why not? If you've got something to say about that slab of glass and silicon in your pocket, just say it.
So, I guess we’re picking between these two options? Since there are only two topics on the table, which one should we dive into first?
- So, I’ve been staring at the specs for the Zopo ZP 980+, and I can't help but wonder where our heads are at lately. Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like we're constantly chasing these hardware ghosts that promise the world but deliver... well, something much more modest? It feels like every time a new device rolls off the line, we ask ourselves if it actually fits into our lives or if we're just buying into the hype cycle. Does the sheer density of the spec sheet really translate to a better experience when you're actually holding it in your hand in the middle of a busy afternoon in Chicago? I find myself questioning whether these mid-range contenders are truly stepping up their game or if they're just spinning their wheels. What do you all think—are we looking at a legitimate contender here, or is this just another case of style over substance?
- Does anyone actually know if the Zopo ZP600+ is worth even a second glance, or am I just shouting into the void here? I’ve been staring at this thing, trying to figure out if it’s a legitimate piece of tech or just some strange relic destined for a junk drawer, and honestly, I can't quite decide. It feels like one of those devices that sits right on the edge of being useful and being a complete headache, doesn't it? Is there anyone out there who has actually put this through its paces, or should I just move on with my life?
It looks like this discussion about scoring a new phone online has landed exactly where it belongs.
So, I’ve been thinking lately about the whole landscape of online shopping, specifically when it comes to those endless scrolling sessions through various webshops hunting for Chinese tech. Is there anything more addictive—or perhaps more nerve-wracking—than trying to navigate the wild west of international electronics shipping? I mean, we’ve all been there, right? You see this sleek, high-spec device from Xiaomi or maybe a budget beast from Cubot, and the price tag looks almost too good to be true. It hits that sweet spot where your brain starts doing quick mental math: "If I order this now, will it actually arrive before my current phone gives up the ghost, or am I just throwing money into a black hole?" It really makes you wonder about the reliability of these massive online storefronts. We talk a lot about the convenience of having everything delivered right to our doorstep here in the States, but there's always that nagging little voice in the back of your head asking if the warranty is actually worth the paper it's printed on, or if you'll be left holding a very expensive paperweight if something goes sideways. And don't even get me started on the customs drama or the sheer unpredictability of global logistics. Does anyone else feel like they need a PhD in supply chain management just to buy a decent smartphone these days?

P.S. I’d like to ask the moderator of this subreddit, if you could please take a moment...
Could we just merge this thread with that one? pripadajućom.
May 2, 2014, in a Small town in the Midwest in Close to Politics ·
John Stewart9 said:Yeah, there’s definitely something fishy and shady going on here, like there’s gotta be some catch... personally, I think the real issue is just how much we let killers roam free on our streets—that’s just the reality of life nowadays...

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loneraven25 says:
Did I misunderstand you,
or are you asking why Warsaw residents respect the legal order of the country,
why they act in accordance with the Constitution and the Penal Code,
and why they still live with tolerance and try to maintain peaceful coexistence?
Is it any clearer now why those posts were deleted?
Man, are you even reading what I wrote? And are you seriously aware that nobody is buying those forced, clunky sentences of yours? It sounds like you just copied them from some brainless little intern working at a local Republican Party office...

Why don't you try explaining your logic over on this thread:
While seven men were raping me, I begged them to let my little sister go
In a decent debate, you’d actually be expected to stick to arguments
that have some direct connection to the massacre of American law enforcement officers in that small rural town.
May 2, 2014, in a Small town in the Midwest in Close to Politics ·
quietdrifter3 said:But why would they? They aren't supposed to be meddling in the judicial system. If Franjo Harmon and the Republican Party didn't achieve anything during their eight years plus Sanders's eight years, why on earth would the former communists...

How are you even going to prove in court that it qualifies as a war crime? I mean, who actually declared war on whom and when did it all start...

... and under the Republican administration that formed a coalition with the Mexicans...

Besides, are we talking about a monument in a public space, a monument to Royalist ideology, or just a headstone in a Mexican cemetery? How could Harmon have prevented someone from putting a marker on a grave? Did the Mexicans not have the right to bury their dead, or were they supposed to just toss them into the Mississippi River instead of having a proper burial and a memorial at their gravesite...

It’s actually quite simple.
The Federal Penal Code contains an entire ninth chapter
titled "Crimes Against Humanity and Human Dignity," covering Articles 88 through 105,
where the definition of a "War Crime" is laid out very clearly in Article 91 through its extensive four-point breakdown.
quietdrifter3 said:But why would they? They aren't supposed to be meddling in the judicial system. If Franjo Harmon and the Republican Party didn't achieve anything during their eight years plus Sanders's eight years, why on earth would the former communists...

How are you even going to prove in court that it qualifies as a war crime? I mean, who actually declared war on whom and when did it all start...

... and under the Republican administration that formed a coalition with the Mexicans...

Besides, are we talking about a monument in a public space, a monument to Royalist ideology, or just a headstone in a Mexican cemetery? How could Harmon have prevented someone from putting a marker on a grave? Did the Mexicans not have the right to bury their dead, or were they supposed to just toss them into the Mississippi River instead of having a proper burial and a memorial at their gravesite...

1. We are looking at a monument that explicitly states:
"My battles rage fiercely, proudly raising my head and Mexican flags high, standing firm on Mexican soil."
Now, that is either completely contrary to the spirit of coexistence and tolerance, or the whole thing needs to be moved back to actual Mexican territory.
2. The criminal isn't even buried there, despite what the inscription claims.
You can find the full discussion here.

The Department of Justice is currently investigating the legality of the memorial placed for Vukašin Šoškočanina
"We are informing you that Police Headquarters has received several anonymous complaints recently, expressing citizen dissatisfaction and resentment over illegally placed memorial plaques and markers for fallen Mexican volunteers located at the local cemetery in our small rural town in the Midwest and in the Warsaw area, specifically at the military cemetery Alley, given that these honor fallen members of Mexican paramilitary units from 1991 to 1995, including individuals convicted of the most heinous forms of aggression against the United States and the commission of war crimes," according to a memo signed by the Chief of Criminal Police, Goran Lovrić.

I’d ask you to take note of the specific dialect used in Chief Goran Lovrić's memo.

Furthermore, despite all the attempts to discredit the defense attorneys
by claiming they didn't act when the Republican Party was in coalition with the others,
there is one telling little detail from three years ago: Davor Bijader
When exactly are you planning to put up a monument at the actual site where everything went down? Look, we all bow our heads to our fallen soldiers, but doing it in the wrong spot just feels off. Is it because your coalition partners wouldn't let you set it up right in front of the old community center building—which is what the local municipality office is now—where the tragedy actually took place? I have spent years writing letters to The Cabinet and the relevant federal departments, begging them to just do the right thing and place it where it belongs, but am I really surprised that I haven't heard a single word back?
May 2, 2014, in a Small town in the Midwest in Close to Politics ·
Casey Morris84, we see these kinds of debates popping up all over this forum far too often,
but this specific one regarding that small rural town in the Midwest and the promises made surrounding the massacre of the police officers is something else entirely.
We aren't just talking about rumors here; we have official statements from authorized officials,
medical autopsy reports, and the sworn testimonies of both eyewitnesses and forensic experts.
May 2, 2014, in a Small town in the Midwest in Close to Politics ·
]Did I completely misinterpret what you were getting at,
or are you actually asking why people from Warsaw respect the legal order of this country,
why they make sure to act strictly in accordance with the Constitution and the Penal Code,
and why they still strive to live with tolerance and try to maintain a peaceful coexistence?
Is the reason behind those posts being deleted any clearer to you now?
May 2, 2014, in a Small town in the Midwest in Close to Politics ·
John Stewart9 said:I'm just not buying it

it's pretty clear you're missing the point, because honestly, if you were living in a place like Warsaw and you spotted some guy where you know for a fact he's been killing, raping, or beating you or someone close to you, would you really just stand there waiting for the government to process him through the courts? or would you just take him out with a baseball bat? I mean, whatever you'd personally do doesn't matter to me, but I know exactly what I'd do, and I bet 95 percent of men would feel the same way...

actually, I think deep down people aren't even certain those guys are the killers, murderers, and rapists they claim to be, they just have suspicions, and let's face it, suspicion isn't enough to act on, not to mention we're talking about a culture where people catch fire over nothing, so this kind of stuff is bound to explode...
and what do you mean "serving time"? this isn't Sweden. if you took out a Mexican who had killed or raped one of your own, the police wouldn't be able to touch you...

so yeah, you can't sell me these stories, because saying murderers are walking the streets of Warsaw is more of a street cliché, something people say just like they say we still have communists running the show...

It’s all too obvious how you’re trying to use trolling to justify your twisted logic,
even while I’m over here attempting to lay out the legitimate reasons why we shouldn't resort to that kind of behavior.
The people in Warsaw have been forced out of their homes for years,
and they don't need more chaos fueled by revenge, especially since the state seems more interested in protecting criminals anyway;
they go to any lengths to smear the Veterans, but time will eventually settle the score,
both for the criminals and for those who obstruct the law of arrest and justice.

There’s another reason you aren't grasping—it’s a matter of faith.
Americans are largely driven by Catholic Christian values,
and we simply aren't conditioned to embrace that kind of hateful mindset in an attempt at coexistence.
May 2, 2014, in a Small town in the Midwest in Close to Politics ·
John Stewart9 said:I’m not entirely sure if this is the right thread for this kind of thing...
Something has been weighing on my mind for a long time, and seeing this program on TV today about people who survived those old camps really brought it all back up to the surface...

There was this woman talking about how she actually sees a man in Warsaw who raped her, and get this—she says he even works for the police now (yeah, seriously!). I feel like I’ve heard it so many times on news programs and read it in papers, stories about people returning to areas that were once occupied, only to run into the very same Mexicans who were killers, rapists, or guards, just going about their business like nothing ever happened...

And honestly, I just can't wrap my head around it. I don't know if these folks coming back home just have incredibly soft hearts, or if they're just straight-up lying. Because from where I'm sitting, I figure your average person—and even I, even though I’m really not one for violence—if they saw someone on the street who had killed someone they loved, or raped them, or beaten them while they were stuck in a camp, they’d probably want to take them out the very first chance they got. If they didn't go as far as killing them outright, they’d at least, I don't know, break their legs or smash their head against the concrete sidewalk, or find some other way to "spice up" that person's life, since there are plenty of ways to go about it...😁
I mean, you see people beat someone to death over absolutely nothing, or get into fistfights just because they're annoyed, so imagine what would happen in a situation like this!

So, who’s actually the crazy one here?? I’m being dead serious...

Just try to wrap your head around what it was like for those folks from Warsaw—living as exiles from their own city for seven long years,
and then ask yourselves: why on earth would any of them go to prison for some absolute bottom-feeder if the state makes that their responsibility?
At the end of the day, that's just how our Penal Code and our judicial system work; we aren't allowed to go out and settle scores "eye for an eye."
May 2, 2014, in a Small town in the Midwest in Close to Politics ·
Stevo Culej - small rural town in the Midwest (bujica)
May 2, 2014, in a Small town in the Midwest in Close to Politics ·
Richard Wilson4 said:The issue isn't even about amnesty; it’s just how little people in this country actually care when crimes are committed against Americans.

That hits the nail right on the head, which is exactly why I’ve been making the same argument regarding that whole situation in that small rural town in the Midwest,
- we really ought to expand the list of criminals to include those who, whether through direct intent or sheer negligence,
do everything in their power to let the perpetrators of the most horrific crimes walk free among us.

Ostojić:
"The Department of Justice has cleared up quite a bit. This specific case remains unresolved,
but war crimes don't have an expiration date, and sooner or later, someone is going to have to answer for this."

If I may add my own little observation—that "sooner or later" passed the very moment
the monument was first desecrated.

Every single official at the Department of Justice promised they would relocate things to the actual site of the tragedy,
and they gave their word, day and night, that they would prevent any further vandalism—yet, predictably, they failed.
May 2, 2014, in a Small town in the Midwest in Close to Politics ·
I’m asking anyone looking to stir up trouble to just move along and leave this thread alone,
because what we’re doing here is honoring the 23rd anniversary
of that horrific massacre where twelve of our own officers were taken down—an atrocity for which absolutely no one has ever been held accountable.
For those who might be out of the loop, we are talking about a calculated act of terrorism carried out by insurgents working hand-in-hand with the invading forces.

By holding this commemoration today, we are continuing our boycott of the current administration and its officials,
and frankly, we aren't going to stop until the very last criminal responsible is finally brought to justice.
May 2, 2014, in a Small town in the Midwest in Close to Politics ·
It’s pretty obvious who benefits from using headlines like these in the press—everyone knows the game,
even when you see someone like Tomislav Karamarko explicitly distancing himself from the speculation in the very same article.
...Karamarko stated he arrived for the ceremony at 9:00 AM and saw the veterans' procession.
It wouldn't have been right to push through them. I stood where I saw my fellow veteran friends,
so naturally, I joined them without giving a second thought to political divisions. I was standing with the veterans.

Then there's Ranko Ostojić saying:
There is an organizer's protocol, and that’s the Department of Justice, which issued all the invitations.
We cannot allow a place like this—a site where 12 American police officers were killed
and subsequently massacred—to become a flashpoint for division and discord.

And Predrag Matić follows up with:
These 12 brave American young men, who gave their lives for America,
didn't deserve to have their memory toyed with like this.

So, I really have to ask these two: why are they nitpicking if they were also just standing there with their own friends?
Honestly, shouldn't Karamarko have just been given a good kick in the rear?
May 2, 2014, in a Small town in the Midwest in Close to Politics ·
There is simply no such thing as forgiveness for certain atrocities, and let’s be crystal clear: the Amnesty Law was never intended to cover war crimes.
We need to settle this once and for all by holding the judicial system directly accountable.
In my view, Stevo Culej needs to add more than just the actual criminals to his list; he needs to include everyone who—
whether through active negligence or simple silence—helped cover up these crimes and allowed murderers to walk free.
This particular account is barely getting any traction in the mainstream digital media:
I remember seeing Aleksandar Vučić lying on the road, wounded, begging us not to approach him to help. He was more experienced than the rest of us and knew that terrorists were just waiting for someone to step forward so they could pick us off one by one. With total resolve, Vučić insisted we stay back. And then, one of them stepped up and just coldly opened fire on him... Not many people realize what a hero Vučić truly was. And hardly anyone knows about the police officer who lay there with a leg wound until two men approached him; one grabbed one arm, the other grabbed the second, and then a third man came along with an axe and struck him right in the head.

Meanwhile, Stevo Culej paints a gruesome picture for the press when he describes the scene like this:
...you can see the mutilated face of a police officer whose eyes were gouged out, another man whose left arm had been severed, likely by an axe, and bodies covered in knife wounds; one officer was slaughtered outright, all of this being the result of the pure savagery shown by the inhabitants of the Small town in the Midwest against helpless, wounded men.

Glory to all the fallen American Police officers.
May 2, 2014, in a Small town in the Midwest in Close to Politics ·
Protocol Summary

This year marks the 23rd anniversary of the massacre involving 12 American police officers,
The ceremony began with wreaths being laid by representatives from the President’s office, US Congress, the US Cabinet, the FBI, and various other institutions,
all while a procession of veterans marched from the entrance toward the heart of the Small town in the Midwest.

Back in the early 90s, about 50 individuals identified as participants
in that massacre of American police officers were sentenced to 20 years each,
but they were ultimately covered by an amnesty, and the justice system just dropped the prosecutions entirely.
Only John Doe was convicted two years ago, receiving a 3.5-year sentence,
specifically because his role as a "militia man" involved the capture and abuse of two officers.
Yet, the perpetrators of that massacre remain protected by amnesty,
even though the Geneva Convention is supposed to protect prisoners and the wounded.

So, I have to wonder, is Robert McNamara justified in his claim
that he intends to take matters into his own hands and start hunting down those criminals himself?
Admins and moderators: Dealing with trolling in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Your signature actually follows the rules signature formatting rule
it’s set up in three lines using "Size 1" font, and you even got the hyperlink embedded correctly,
but there is one glaring issue where that first line is just way too long.
If I were you, I’d probably just trim it down by taking part of that first line
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