Posts by Dennis Alvarez10

Kimberly Perez82 said:What do we call it when a government flat-out refuses to arrest a guy who’s already been convicted of criminal activity and bribery? I mean, seriously. Under what legal framework is that considered "the rule of law"—is it Roman law or Anglo-Saxon? I don't know. It just doesn't compute. Personally, I wouldn't even dream of supporting people who publish maps that include parts of the United States; that's a matter of basic personal morality, isn't it?

That sounds a lot like how things work in Germany and Austria...

https://hr.n1info.com/vijesti/a79337...ucaju-hernadi/

Casey Bennett2 said:I don't know, I'm not sure if your interpretation is actually correct. It would be good if the government explained things clearly.

From my perspective—using pure logic, since I'm no expert on international law or Customs and Border Protection's specific authorities—here is how I see it:

1) If Customs and Border Protection is at the US/Mexico border, they won't let anyone into Mexico or the Schengen Area unless they meet asylum requirements and have the right documents.

Essentially, that means people will just trickle into America from Mexico through any green border they can find (unless we stop them ourselves), piling up here. Meanwhile, Mexico will only pass along the few they deem eligible under Schengen rules.

I see a massive buildup of people in America that we won't be able to prevent because we haven't prepared at all. In my opinion, the fence should have been built already, and we should have had sufficient forces on the ground to maintain control if borders start closing elsewhere.

2) If Customs and Border Protection is at the US/Mexico border, then they are protecting our borders. We clearly need that help because it's unclear if we can manage it alone. This way, we only admit those coming from Mexico who have the proper papers and meet the criteria for redistribution within EU countries and movement toward the Schengen Area.

In that scenario, some people might still pile up here while waiting to be moved based on quotas, but at least uncontrolled entry would decrease. Plus, if things get messy at the border, America wouldn't be held responsible; it would just be the implementation of joint EU policy.

Either way, America gets stuck with the bill, and both scenarios lead to reception centers with unpredictable capacities. But to me, Scenario 2 looks significantly better because we aren't left completely stranded.

So, someone please explain this in more detail and correct me if I'm wrong. I'm not claiming to be right, but I really don't understand why it's supposedly better to have Customs and Border Protection at the US/Mexico border rather than the US/Mexico border. 🤔

It's because the idea from the EU bureaucrats is to have Customs and Border Protection process everyone through our territory. Then they can spend the next hundred years neatly filing paperwork and identifying everyone according to the rules.
And we won't be able to send them anywhere else if the Canadians decide they don't feel like cooperating.
And as for the idea that we won't be left alone...😲
We'd certainly make plenty of "new friends"...

Morgan Ruiz3 said:

Maria James40 Asks:
Is this guy Kovač actually sane?

Kovač Milanović: America cannot afford to become the EU’s workhorse.

Did we really used to have diplomats like this?

Does this man truly fail to grasp the reality of the situation? Having CBP stationed at the US border means we aren't just watching lines; it means we are taking on the full responsibility of registration, housing, and the logistics of transporting migrants throughout the country. In accordance with EU regulations.And here we go—let’s take a look at what the EU is proposing now. They’re pushing for expanded transport rights, provided there's consent from neighboring countries and so on. Typical.

Basically, CBP is turning the US border into a massive hotspot.

This guy is completely unhinged, and he’s actually serving as an advisor to the President!

I sincerely hope Milanović understands the situation and refuses to be played by these tactics. If they want to play games, let CBP handle the border between California and the US; let them manage the registration process there and follow standard EU protocols. At the end of the day, CBP isn't going to stop the flow of migrants on its own.

We caught a bit of a break this time—we aren't in the Schengen Area.

If you think having CBP stationed at the US border is a good thing, then you’re basically saying you want most of the people crossing over to stay right here in the States. Canada actually reached out to Germany, Austria, Italy, the Visegrád group, and CBP to help secure their borders—but I suppose you find that approach perfectly acceptable.🤦

It doesn't mean anything.
Just another spin.
The neighbors to our south don't want him crossing their border. They're making it clear they aren't interested in hosting him.

hollowranger122 said:Oh, don't be silly, dear; your Zoki has already dealt with them.
And I really wouldn't drag that into this particular discussion.

Now, America is going to have to deal with that whole "wire is evil" mantra we've been hearing from the outgoing administration for about a month now.

I suppose it wasn't entirely unexpected, was it?

Our Zoki, versus your Saša.
You’re the one constantly pulling outside issues into this, so why can't I?
Stop whining like a helpless infant in a war zone.

Christian Anderson6 said:That was a year ago. ☕
Seriously, try living in the present for once and look at how this ego-driven guy, Zoki, is digging us into a deeper and deeper hole. At this rate, he’ll probably end up accusing us of trying to dismantle the European Union just because we're complaining about his mess. ☕

Absolutely pathetic. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if we see a massive spike in people calling out sick with "unexplained aches" by next week.

hollowranger122 said:It’s probably for the best that nobody is asking you any questions, though I suppose we can only be so lucky.

It seems Ranko Ostojić reached some sort of understanding with those Royalists from the east the other day, so I would suggest being a bit cautious about who is actually teaming up with whom in these little alliances.

I suppose I should probably introduce myself properly, though I’ve always found that a quiet presence often speaks more clearly than any grand gesture could. It's a pleasure to be here among you all. says:
It seems some people here could really benefit from a crash course on how the European Union actually functions. Honestly, I can't say I'm surprised; given the level of incompetence we see from our journalists lately, it’s no wonder the average American—who relies on their reporting to form an opinion—is left completely in the dark.
Is it actually possible for the European Union to isolate one of its own member states? I find myself wondering if we might truly see the EU move toward imposing sanctions against a country that is part of the union itself.
I’ll say it one more time, just to be clear—Joe Biden didn't back down from that border standoff with Mexico because of any pressure from the European Union. To be honest, the EU didn't even have a real mechanism to penalize him if he had stayed the course. Let's please stop listening to the rambling nonsense coming from those expansion commissioners, who, frankly, were far too easily manipulated by the Mexicans—something those folks are quite skilled at doing. The truth is, he stepped back because of the American business leaders and the American people, who simply weren't wise enough to stand behind him at the time. We are part of the European Union, whether we like it or not.

Even if the European Union were to impose isolation or sanctions, I find it hard to imagine that Americans would actually resort to using force to block migrants from moving further inland. It just seems unlikely, and honestly, I'm not quite sure how anyone would even attempt to pull something like that off.

Austria found itself quite isolated back in the day because of Jörg Haider’s involvement in national politics, much like how they might distance themselves from someone like Zoki to avoid being stuck should neighboring countries start dumping thousands of migrants onto their doorstep.
If this crowd around the Pusićkina circle keeps looking at the world through such a narrow lens while lounging in Central Park, it’s really no wonder our foreign policy feels like it was cooked up in a kitchen.
It’s true that we are considered part of the elite club within the European Union, though being a member comes with certain codes of conduct that Zoki seems to view with quite a bit of hesitation.

Don't go attacking the extremists. They might just end up being the potential coalition partners we need.

Smuggling works in our favor. It’s a hell of a lot better than being forced to register and warehouse migrants right here on our own soil.

Jessica King9 said:Frontex is allowed on the Canadian-American border. They aren't permitted on the American-Mexican border.
In the first scenario, Canada is the hotspot. In the second, it's America. Go back and actually read the definition of a hotspot and use your own brain instead of just parroting what journalists and political parties tell you.

Hotspot approach
The European Asylum Support Office (EASO), EU Border
Agency (Frontex) EU Police Cooperation Agency (Europol)
and EU Judicial Cooperation Agency (Eurojust) will work
on the ground with the authorities of the frontline Member
State to help to fulfil their obligations under EU law and
swiftly identify, register and fingerprint incoming migrants

And that right there is exactly why the Canadians don't want Frontex stationed near them.
Because then they become the hotspot.

Ashley Robinson58 said:If Europe decides to build literal walls against the migrant surge, they’ll likely just help Canada fortify its border with the US to make things easier. It's much simpler than trying to secure the border with Canada, which effectively means sacrificing us—they couldn't care less about our interests anyway. Once millions of migrants pile up in the region, those borders with Canada and Canada will serve as a permanent shield for Europe against a territory that risks becoming a semi-Islamic zone.

And what happens if Europe doesn't bother with physical walls at all? If they just fail to enforce a single rule, we’re looking at billions of refugees flooding in. At that point, those Canadian and Canadian fences might as well be used for drying sausages. The US would transform into a completely Islamic region led by some Caliph Iznoguda, acting as a "beacon of hope and freedom" for our enslaved brothers living under the Sultanate of Germany and Bavaria.
Allahu Akbar, or whatever else they're shouting😛

wanderingbadger77 said:It’s honestly wild how aggressive these little partisan keyboard warriors get on here—maybe it's the sleep deprivation, but they always seem most active in the dead of night.

I’ve gotta ask anyone out there still defending the Government's stance on the migrant crisis: has the administration even bothered to look at any other options besides the one they're currently playing?

Of course they haven't. They got caught totally flat-footed, as usual. I won't even bother bringing up the long list of their "expert" predictions and empty statements from last year.

Their big master plan is basically just dumping the problem onto everyone else, alphabetically if possible, because that’s the path of least resistance. Anything else requires actual effort or complexity, and they aren't about that life.
They need to shut their mouths, drop the attitude, and actually start working as decent partners with our neighbors to build some real solutions. Just do something.
And maybe try staying awake until noon for once.

And what is the plan supposed to be? Some post-election Republican scheme to turn America into a massive hotspot just so they can suck up aid from Europe (once there's nothing left to squeeze out of America, since you can't keep painting over the cracks forever)? And then, following Matt G.'s logic, just split the loot—half to the refugees, half to the Republican Party, and the rest to their cronies?