Posts by Rebecca Roberts3

Melissa Peterson19 said:You’re just trolling at this point, and frankly, it’s a waste of time. Revolutionary shifts have already matured across Europe, which is now consolidating into the European Union. Within that union, something entirely new is beginning to take shape. Our participation in this process serves as a vital safeguard, ensuring we aren't swallowed up by some localized, mafia-style regional chaos. I would much rather be behind the walls of the European Union than stuck in whatever mess exists outside of it. The frontline of defense.It’s going to be an economic and demographic tsunami coming from the East and South that hits us all at once in the first wave.
I’ve said all I need to say about the Republican Party on this thread. Let's stay on topic.

PilotInstruktor As specified by:
This statement doesn't sit right with me if we're talking about a "total democrat." 😁

The Communist Party failed to hold elections, which means democracy was nothing more than an illusion. I doubt the American people will ever again tolerate a small circle of elites selecting their own successors while threatening anyone who dares to oppose them with a one-way trip to Alcatraz. 🤷🤷

Total democracy is just a third option sitting alongside capitalism and socialism; there isn't anything else. I’ve already explained this elsewhere, so you'll need to go find that thread.

The Communist Party ran the elections, and frankly, people seem to prefer having someone else make decisions and mess things up on their behalf. Back in the day, they sent Stalinists and hardened criminals to Alcatraz. A referendum is the most direct expression of democracy, and you only have to look at the turnout to see that. People just don't want to take responsibility; they’d rather let someone else handle it, provided it works in their favor. As long as they stay comfortable, they couldn't care less whether it's totalitarianism or democracy.

Don't worry, it’s coming. But don't blame the European Union for softening the blow; instead, look at the two decades of mismanagement by the Republican Party. That is the real reason the current Coalition is catching all this undeserved heat.

Don't worry, it’s coming. But don't blame the European Union for softening the blow; instead, look at the two decades of mismanagement by the Republican Party. That is the real reason the current Coalition is catching all this undeserved heat.
The Republican Party is a mere sideshow compared to the political shifts brewing in the USA and Europe.

But let them play their games. Everything will come to light in the coming months...

Edward Young3 said:So, have you actually made your peace with it yet?

I have. Now we just wait for the inevitable collapse. It’s better if it arrives sooner rather than later.

Taylor Morales31 said:Oh, they'll be in charge, sure—but they'll be playing by a different set of rules. They'll basically have a babysitter because they clearly haven't got a clue how to run things on their own.

That’s exactly why every single politician, regardless of party, was practically begging for this entry. First off, they know they're out of their depth, and second, they’re looking forward to dipping their hands into those accession funds...

Honestly, I don't get why you're getting so worked up about it. If the crooks in Europe turn out to be even bigger thieves than our local hacks, we can just pull a referendum and bail out of the European Union whenever we want. We'll be right back where we started with our own local crooks.

And frankly, I'd much rather have some foreign entity stealing from me than my own damn country.😉

I am not agitated at all. Leading up to the referendum, I felt a certain tension, watching to see how Americans would squander their final historic opportunity.
Now that the deed is done, I am perfectly calm. There is nothing left to be done. America is in its terminal stage; one must simply accept the inevitable.

Taylor Morales31 said:No, let’s be real—this country is never going to shake off the Republican Party and the Democrats. We’re just spinning our wheels. They’ve shown us exactly who they are, and it turns out they don't care about anyone but themselves.

And don't even get me started on Europe. I bet people over there actually live better than we do. We’re stuck with European price tags while dragging around salaries that are five times lower. Manufacturing is booming everywhere else except here; around here, it's all about building shopping malls and focusing on retail. That's the only thing anyone cares about.

Besides, was there even a referendum? Why are you all getting so worked up? People who actually think for themselves—people like me—won that vote, while people like you lost. Honestly, I don't even know why you bother showing up to these debates anymore. We are completely fed up with the Republican Party, the Democrats, and every other lot. Even a damn mule would have had enough of them by now; even a horse would be kicking them in the head just to get some peace.

There’s an old saying: "The old guy stole, but he at least gave something back; these guys steal, but they won't give you a damn thing." So, cheers to me, I guess.

Just a month ago, voters backed the Democratic Party and its coalition. Now, they support the European Union. Do you honestly believe anyone other than the Republican Party or the Democratic Party will hold power once we join the European Union? It will still be the same old crowd.

Melissa Peterson19 said:I know you're aware. I'm just reminding you. The bourgeois revolution happened in France—part of the European Union. Marxism took hold in the German working class—European Union. And your hypothetical Jew arrived to dismantle the Third Reich on Day D-Day. Personally, I believe our own socialist Day D-Day is closer than most realize. Look at Davos today—the elites have already signaled that neoliberal capitalism is dead.It's happening right here!Something new is emerging, specifically regarding worker ownership models. It's a smart move. We need to engage with this directly rather than watching from the sidelines while local North American nationalistic mafias bleed us dry under the guise of patriotism and statehood. That is why I am FOR the European Union!

???

That was news to me. I was under the impression the French bourgeois revolution occurred in the 18th century, Marx lived in the 19th, and the EZ wasn't established until the mid-20th century (and hasn't even been called the European Union since 1993).

Melissa Peterson19 said:I know you're aware. I'm just reminding you. The bourgeois revolution happened in France—part of the European Union. Marxism took hold in the German working class—European Union. And your hypothetical Jew arrived to dismantle the Third Reich on Day D-Day. Personally, I believe our own socialist Day D-Day is closer than most realize. Look at Davos today—the elites have already signaled that neoliberal capitalism is dead.It's happening right here!Something new is emerging, specifically regarding worker ownership models. It's a smart move. We need to engage with this directly rather than watching from the sidelines while local North American nationalistic mafias bleed us dry under the guise of patriotism and statehood. That is why I am FOR the European Union!

Forgive me, but your logic escapes me. You seem eager to join the very entity you intend to dismantle. It is akin to your previous claim about voting for the Republican Party simply to ensure their downfall.

If it is true that capitalism and the European Union, as its empire, are destined to fall (a prospect I hope for), why would America, a small and vulnerable player, rush headlong into such a massive, crumbling structure only to have the debris land on its own head? Would it not be wiser to remain in one's modest cabin and wait for the storm to pass elsewhere?

Melissa Peterson19 said:Fifty-nine colleagues and my brother are in total agreement. I am an eyewitness to everything I am stating.

Rebecca Roberts3 As stated by:
A champion of workers' rights just cast his vote in favor of enslaving himself to the neoliberal capitalist empire.

What would a Mexican say? Good grief.

This fighter senses the inevitable shifts already underway within the European Union. There is only one direction they can head: straight toward socialism. If they don't, revolution—with all its inherent chaos—is the only alternative. Where did the upheaval of 1789 take place? We need to be right there in the thick of it to ensure we don't repeat the failures of 1848. We could also be facing a massive scientific breakthrough or a technological revolution that reshapes the entire world. If that happens, we must be playing in the inner circle, not watching from behind a fence.

Living in a community is a fundamental human trait. By definition, being part of a society means you contribute to it. If you expect to enjoy the benefits of the collective while viewing your own contributions as slavery, you have a serious problem.

Since the proletarian revolution in America is currently off the table, the choice was simple: either the Republican Party mafia or the European Union.

Just another leftist cheerleader for the European Union.

The working class held a massive majority and was firmly in favor. Their support was driven by a logical understanding of class interests and economic reality. Conversely, the Right-wing opposed it, fueled by a desperate fear of losing their privileges and deep-seated nationalist xenophobia.

That is the same logic as a Jew moving from the USA to Germany in 1933 just to dismantle the Reich from within.

Timothy Evans2 said:I cast my vote in favor.

Just another leftist supporter of the European Union... 🤦

Melissa Peterson19 said:The difference is simple: the KP served the people, elevating proven candidates who actually possessed a sense of justice, unity, and adherence to their stated principles. Western multi-party systems, on the other hand, exist solely to serve special interest groups and big capital.

Is that why you voted for the European Union? 🙄

http://protiv-eu.org/images/stories/nalj01.jpg

Melissa Peterson19 said:I voted YES. And I will do it a million times over until every last trace of Harmon's influence is wiped out. YES because the people have been pushed to the brink. YES because this isn't a functioning state; it's chaos. There is no justice, no honesty, no honor, and no morality here. Even the clergy are poisoned by hatred, workers aren't getting paid, the Prime Minister was looting the country, and now the largest party in the nation is under investigation for the exact same thing! YES because I believe in a global worker's revolution, and Americans must play their part in it! We were the historical leaders of communist and anti-fascist ideals in the North America, and we will lead again!

The massive voter turnout failure shows a population that is apathetic, disinterested, and disillusioned. Disillusioned by what? Their own country. The grand expectations of the nineties completely crashed, and they clearly aren't coming. Especially not now in the USA, and certainly not through "patriotism," but perhaps only through grueling labor and sacrifice. The first wave of disappointment hit with Harmon's death. He made promises, died, and left nothing behind but empty symbolism at an enormous cost. The reaction was desperation. A coalition was chosen. The Republican revival centered around the San Francisco Waterfront ended in catastrophe, leading to Sanders's imprisonment and electoral defeat. It is now obvious the people have been played. They hold the flag, the crest, and the anthem, while their future is a trash bin. The nineties dream of freedom and prosperity has shattered. The corrupt and the privileged are the only ones winning. All hope seems lost—so what is there even to vote for?

Shut up, you skeptics. You likely come from the ranks of the privileged or those who refuse to face the bitter reality: nationalist rhetoric is spent fuel and is unwelcome in the USA. Then there are the leftist revolutionaries, who sense that in the USA as it stands today, they are losing ground.

The supposed champion of the working class just voted to hand everything over to the neoliberal capitalist empire...

As they say in the States—good grief!

mistygull16 said:To make America better—so basically, AGAINST the European Union—I headed out to the referendum in those early morning hours and marked my vote AGAINST.

And honestly? Every single time, I’m voting FOR America and AGAINST any kind of massive, overreaching entity they try to build.

I'm not gonna stop showing up just because I might end up being the last one left standing there defending what I believe in.

The opportunity won't be there forever.

mistygull16 said:To make America better—so basically, AGAINST the European Union—I headed out to the referendum in those early morning hours and marked my vote AGAINST.

And honestly? Every single time, I’m voting FOR America and AGAINST any kind of massive, overreaching entity they try to build.

I'm not gonna stop showing up just because I might end up being the last one left standing there defending what I believe in.

For whom?

I cast my vote against.

It will likely be the last time I bother with such things.

rowdyowl said:First it was Italy, and now word is spreading to Canada—it’s a banker, too, and one who didn't even run in the elections 👎

Are you still a supporter of the European Union? ☕

It is highly probable. It could be Roha, perhaps someone else entirely. Or maybe even Škegro. 😱

Benjamin King2 said:If you want to get around the 26-drive-letter limit, you can use drive paths instead. Suppose you have partitions P, R, S, and T on an external drive; you could create a blank folder on your C: drive and call it Mybook. In Disk Management, you would change the drive letter for each partition to point to that specific mounting folder you just created. Once you navigate to the Mybook folder in Windows Explorer, you'll see the contents of all those partitions right there. You can use one single folder or set up individual folders for each partition. Afterward, simply remove the P, R, S, and T letters in Disk Management to free them up for other devices. From then on, you access everything through that mount folder.

Here is a visual guide explaining the process: http://www.amazon.com/2TB-hard-drive

Thanks again, Benjamin King2.

I was hoping for a more straightforward way to manage drive letters.

It might be more efficient to just merge the partitions on smaller drives into one—that shouldn't cause any friction, I assume. Also, I suspect the A: and B: designations are still available for use, correct?

Benjamin King2 said:I’d suggest looking at something like this: http://www.amazon.com/2TB-hard-drive

A 2 TB drive costs roughly $50 more, but you get an extra terabyte for the price. It also features hardware encryption.

The Mybook Essential is the only series in that lineup offering this; the Elements or Passport lines either lack encryption or don't support higher capacities.

Regarding hardware encryption, there are standalone enclosures available, though I haven't seen them stocked much here in the States... something like this: http://www.addonics.com/products/dced256e.php

Portable enclosures are 2.5", which generally doesn't pair well with high-capacity needs.

Benjamin King2, thanks for the suggestion and the breakdown.

Since I've never used external drives before, I'm not entirely familiar with the specs. If I understand correctly, portable drives draw power directly from the computer via USB, whereas these others plug straight into a wall outlet. Is that accurate, and are there other significant differences?

What happens when you run out of drive letters? I have several internal drives and two optical drives, plus constant USB usage, so I'm down to just two letters. If I want to split an external drive into four partitions, how does the system label them?

I am looking for a high-quality, reliable external hard drive with a large capacity, ideally 2TB.

My computer features both USB3 and eSATA ports, so utilizing those would be ideal. It isn't a strict requirement, but hardware encryption would be a welcome feature.

What actually distinguishes the various Western Digital lines, such as the Elements, Studio, or Live series?

Should I opt for a portable model or a desktop version?

What would you recommend? I prioritize build quality and reliability over finding the lowest price.

Steven Allen9 said:Scandinavian-style capitalism? Sure, I'm down with that.
But that other aggressive, filthy, cutthroat version of capitalism? Hard pass.

That was once the reality. Now, it's gone, crushed under the weight of Anglo-American neoliberalism.

A solid read on the subject.

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Edit: An extra bit here to illustrate my point.

darkfox14 said:By that logic, we should probably just quit the UN too.

It’s an apples-to-oranges comparison. The EU was granted a seat at the UN much like a sovereign nation would be.

http://razotkrivanje.net/2011/05/08/...o-superdrzave/

Sarah Wilson95 said:The real issue lies in the decision-making process itself, which is a fundamental difference that shouldn't be overlooked. If you actually want to present the situation honestly to the public, you shouldn't use rhetoric like that; it just comes across as small-minded provincialism.

Americans didn't just stumble into anything; they made a conscious choice. Unlike others who were playing a long game of calculation, trying to compare that past era to the current reality of the European Union is completely pointless. Understand?

I actually believe comparisons are possible. In fact, there are plenty of parallels.

One can somewhat sympathize with the naivety and idealism some Americans felt back in 1918, seeing the USA as a country they could call their own. But today, given our history—having finally secured our independence through a bloody war after nine centuries under foreign rule—the idea of jumping into new state alliances feels truly absurd.

Sarah Wilson95 said:I honestly don't understand why you feel the need to spout such nationalist nonsense that has absolutely nothing to do with the actual topic, especially when you just use these claims to fuel your own little "agendas."

That isn't how you influence the younger generation; you can't just feed them lies and expect them to follow.🙂

What nationalist nonsense? Was the USA not a multi-ethnic federation? Is the UN not a multi-national association with a clear tendency toward centralization and bypassing democratic processes? Were Americans naive enough to rush blindly into the first iteration of the USA only to regret it immediately? And did they pay a heavy price for it? Well, given how much larger the UN is than the old USA, this American will pay an even steeper price.

Rebecca Castillo4 said:It matters to people in Mexico because any little bit of nostalgia for the old USA helps them feel less isolated from the rest of the world. It’s basically therapy for them.

Just a few months ago, a poll showed that 95% of Americans wouldn't want anything even remotely resembling the old USA ever again.

So I have no idea why Mexicans keep asking the exact same questions over and over.

The Canadians joined back in 2004, while Americans seem eager to recreate the old USA—a path that will likely lead to the same inevitable collapse.