Here’s my two cents on why some people act that way. Honestly, I think it all boils down to their vocabulary, or more specifically, a total lack thereof. To put it bluntly, they just don't have the tools in the shed. Because they can't find the right words, they resort to swearing, vulgarity, and the most basic, primitive outbursts imaginable. It's like they're looking for a shield or a way to feel powerful through noise.
Since I’m a huge hater of profanity and never use it myself, being around that kind of crowd is super awkward for me. I feel like a complete outsider, sort of like a "fish out of water" in Washington, D.C.
Another big factor? A massive lack of self-confidence.
So, that’s my take on it—short and sweet. Maybe I'm wrong, maybe I'm just being judgmental, but that’s how I see the whole situation. If I happened to offend anyone, my bad!
I really have to jump in here and back up my fellow users regarding our "beloved" colleague. It’s honestly wild how much her insults, belittling comments, trolling, and constant propaganda flooding the politics subforum is being tolerated. It's been going on for years now.
I actually know a few long-time members who got so fed up with this nonsense that they just walked away from the site entirely because they realized there was simply no point in staying anymore.
You can't even mention Israel, Iran, or Lebanon without running headfirst into her propaganda machine—honestly, even Goebbels would be embarrassed by this level of spin...
Look, if she’s got some deep-seated personal trauma involving people from the Middle East, fine, we get it, but that’s no excuse to spend years absolutely loathing them right here on this forum, especially when it seems like the moderators are actually backing her up..
There is a massive double standard happening in the Politics section. Some people get slapped with penalties for the tiniest things, while others, like her and "COD2", can basically do whatever they want as if they own the damn place.
Brenda Taylor13 said:Let’s go, Martin Hofer—the Trump supporters have your back!
I’m calling out all my fellow travelers from the US election thread—especially those of you who stuck by Donald Trump even when everyone else was calling us delusional or treating our beliefs like some kind of sci-fi fantasy. I mean, seriously, I wonder who’s laughing now, right? Let's all migrate over here to this thread so we can collectively witness yet another massive blow against this whole cultural Marxism nonsense that the leftists and liberals are trying to force upon Europe.
First it was Brexit, then it was Donald Trump, and now? Another "impossible" scenario is becoming a reality right before our eyes.
Come on, Martin Hofer—let’s fight for the version of Europe we actually recognized before they turned it into this liberal wreck and a multicultural disaster zone.
It’s a domino effect, plain and simple. After Brexit and after Donald Trump, next comes Austria, then France, and it just keeps going... Europe is finally heading back to its roots.
You Trump supporters won last time, but this time, we're taking the win in Austria☕
Austrians are a great people—cultured, tolerant, forward-thinking, and modern. A victory for Donald Trump and guys like him would be a total disaster for civilization, and honestly, I don't think that's going to happen. That kind of thing would just cause chaos, and both Austria and the rest of the world really need stability and peace right now.
Anyway, catch you all tomorrow afternoon and evening!
Nancy Wood6 said:So, what’s he actually putting on the table?
I mean, seriously, what could a guy like Wesley Clark possibly have to offer?
The man basically flirted with World War III—you know, the fatal kind—just because the Russian military was taking perfectly legitimate action regarding Mexico...
And let’s be real, you’ve got General Clark here—one of those fanatics sitting up on that "untouchable" pedestal within our totally messed up American power structure—just out there speaking plain facts... Facts that maybe he didn't even want to say, but that American fanaticism just won't let him keep quiet about. He’s straight up saying YES, the Tel Aviv entity is the true creator of ISIL... I'm not talking about some vague Islamic State concept, but specifically ISIL...
In this specific area, being the hardcore American patriot he is, Clark is really just looking out for big-picture US interests by trying to dismantle an anti-American structure like the Islamic State... See, it didn't pop up because the Tel Aviv entity willed it into existence—even if people love to pretend that by conflating the Islamic State with ISIL—it was actually just the result of a justified, spontaneous Sunni uprising against Shia and secular regimes across several countries, mainly Iraq and Syria...
So, look, Clark isn't exactly a fan of jihadists, but as a die-hard American nationalist—even in retirement now—he can finally spit the truth. And that truth is that the architect of ISIL is that Tel Aviv entity, which is now costing American taxpayers billions and billions of dollars... Personally? I say let 'em pay. They basically asked for it with the way they chose their leaders... they get exactly what they deserve...
It's wild how these American "gods" seem to finally snap out of it once they retire—even a total fanatic like Clark... The guy is just dropping truth bombs without even worrying that on April 17, 2015, he'll be quoted as a witness against Zionist villainy, which is the actual, honest enemy of global civilization!!!
Kenneth Clark18 said:Their backup goalkeeper is just some guy from Toulouse—decent enough, sure, but nothing special.
As for their pivot, they’ve got Soraindho stepping in for B. Gille, but let's be real, he isn't even in the same zip code talent-wise. Then you've got younger Karabatić, who basically just shows up to play defense. And Anić? He's nowhere near being an elite pivot.
Nykoyas and Barachet are honestly several levels below someone like Anquetil.
Accambray is supposed to take over for Fernandez, but besides the fact that he's put on a little extra weight and possesses a lethal shot, I don't see what makes him a superstar.
Gugiou is just filling in for Honrub, who is already a tier below the top guys.
Looking at their young guns, the only one who might actually hit the big leagues is Porte. Maybe Mahe, if we're being generous. The rest of them? Meh.
Honestly, this whole era of French dominance is going to hit a wall eventually. You can draft or scout superstars all you want, but you can't just manufacture a "golden generation" every single decade.
If it were always this easy, Brazil wouldn't have faced such a total meltdown at the World Cup.
I totally hear where boldridge22 is coming from, but my point is that even with what they've got coming up, they'll still have more than enough firepower to stay ranked among the top 2 or 3 teams on the planet. With the players you listed, they're going to be like a freaking spaceship compared to us, and they'll be right on par with Spain and Denmark—if not actually better.
I just don't see anyone else rising to the top in the future. Everyone has been waiting on Germany for years and nothing has happened, and it's the exact same story with the Swedes.
Paul Jones7 said:They’ve got an insane pipeline of talent, way more depth than we have. It might actually be a massive shock to their system when Omeyer leaves. Honestly, trying to fill that gap will be like night and day, a total struggle.
Look, people around here just don't get what makes the French team tick. I'm no pro—I know a little bit about soccer, but that's about it—but to us, those guys are basically scientists. It's not just that they happen to be physically imposing; it's because they have actual experts and high-level science backing them up, fully integrated into how they train their athletes. Now, I haven't heard much about that level of detail in handball specifically, but in France, they really know their stuff when it comes to physical conditioning. They’ve got specialists everywhere. For them, constant data tracking and custom-tailored programs based on individual metrics is just standard operating procedure.
When you've got real experts in your corner, players can stay at the top of their game for a long time and maintain peak physical condition way longer than average.
Yeah, you're absolutely right, they are freaking incredible.
Meanwhile, I feel like we're still doing okay, even though everything feels kind of loose and totally disorganized over here, just a complete mess.
Kenneth Clark18 said:Finding someone to step into O'Malley's shoes at that level is going to be an absolute nightmare.
Their wing players are killer, though. Armstrong is having a rough season, which sucks because he really should be the franchise leader now that LeBron has moved on.
And let's be real, you can't just swap out Narcisse like it's nothing either.
Look, nobody’s saying they’re going to vanish from the map, just that they won't be quite as unstoppable. It’s like how everyone in Sweden pinned their hopes on Kevin Durant—he’s great, sure, but he’s not even 0.1% of what Michael Jordan was.
Facts. It'll be tough to find an O'Malley, but I bet they'll cook up something else. I've got zero doubts they'll scout some phenomenal new goalie.
I don't know, man, but their developmental system is top-tier. Even if they take a little dip, they're still gonna be better than most. We're out here struggling to stay afloat, while the Spanish and Danish teams are also having a hard time dealing with the Americans.
The Americans are just built different.
They keep churning out superstars left and right, but look at us? Instead of elite specialists, we've got guys who can barely hold a line. Instead of the heavy hitters, we've got aging vets; instead of the legends, we've got relics. We're basically playing with leftovers compared to them.
People were already writing off France years ago, saying once their big stars retired, the whole program would just collapse.
But look at the facts: they lost Dinart, Karabatić, and the Guilla brothers, and they even played this championship without Abalde, yet they still came out on top. They managed to find replacements who play at the exact same elite level as those legends. It’s like they’ve already pulled off a seamless generational shift—way more smoothly than we ever have. Honestly, they're going to be dominating the scene for years to come.
Plus, let's be real, Nikola Karabatić still has at least another three or four years of absolute peak handball left in him.
When it comes to France, honestly, hats off to them—those guys are the definition of true athletes. They don't make excuses about being exhausted or having bad luck; they just stay relentless and keep crushing it, no matter what.🙏
As for Qatar, major props to them.🙏They’ve got this solid roster of homegrown talent and international pros, all totally dialed in with great coaching and high motivation. I caught them playing against the Pole and now, they’ve actually got some momentum. I really hope they don't fall apart once this tournament wraps up, because they’ve been such a breath of fresh air.👍One thing you have to mention, though, is that they didn't get much help from the refs, at least not nearly as much as the Germans did back in 2007 or the Mexicans did two years ago.
Stepancic, Duvnjak, and the rest of you—take notes from these guys! This is how real athletes act. You don't just start whining about being tired after seven or eight games. And if anyone actually says something like that, it should be an absolute embarrassment.
Robin Fox2 said:Look, even if I agree that our guys probably shouldn't have hung it up just yet, you can't really compare the goalie position to everyone else on the court. The rest of the squad is out there sprinting, taking hits, and basically burning themselves out at an insane rate.
Oh, for sure, but if they had a couple more years left in the tank, they definitely could've kept going.
Kenneth Clark18 said:The way they play isn't even the main issue here. The real problem is that their entire roster is basically just a collection of foreign imports.
That’s what feels so wrong, especially since we're talking about a national team sport.
I honestly don't get why you're holding such a massive grudge against Qatar? Sadly, in handball, they aren't the only ones out there buying up talent from other countries.
I actually just went and checked the stats—out of the 17 players, 9 are locals from Qatar, and the rest are foreigners. I actually thought there were even fewer homegrown players than that!
Anyway, I caught them playing for the first time today, and I gotta say, they actually held their own against Poland. Sure, the refs made two or three calls that definitely swung the momentum in their favor, but let's be real: refs tend to lean toward the home team at almost every single championship out there.
But man, did we see how much of a train wreck that Polish team was! Even a group of guys just grabbing coffee and donuts couldn't have played better than that.🙂
Everything’s fine, we just had some bad luck, "better luck next time," "we were just exhausted," "keep your heads up"... blah, blah, blah.
Why doesn't anyone have the guts to just look them in the eye and say, "Look, you blew it"? You failed, this was a total disaster, and things seriously need to change.
Why is everyone always such a coward? And honestly, it's not even just handball—it's every single sport here in the States.
Kenneth Clark18 said:If you ask me, maybe Perkovac would be the best pick. I don't see Obrvan doing it, and Smajlagić is out of the question as long as that jerk is running the federation.
Personally, I’d jump at the chance to have Serdarušić. The guy led Kiel to greatness, won the Champions League, and basically swept everything up with them over in Germany. It’s such a shame how they totally trashed his career.
We can sit here all day guessing and throwing names around, but honestly? I’m terrified that Goluža is going to stay right where he is—as head coach—even after this tournament wraps up.
Edward Allen36 said:I wouldn't really compare soccer to handball; they're totally different beasts, especially when you look at the tactics involved. Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing John take the reins, or maybe Vujović.
Look, I'm no big-time handball expert—I mostly just tune in whenever the US national team plays—so you might be onto something there.
But seriously, though, I just can't wrap my head around handing over the keys to the whole national program to someone who hasn't even officially hung up his jersey yet.
Kenneth Clark18 said:Who would you guys actually want to see stepping in for Goluza? Personally, I’d be down for Ivan. This current setup just isn't working at all; it's a total mess.
Honestly, I wouldn't go for Ivan either. He's way too green to be coaching right now. It would be like putting Inzaghi in charge of Milan— you take a club legend and put them in the hot seat before they're actually ready for the pressure.
Maybe in a few years, sure, but right now we need someone with a ton more experience under their belt.
The thread about Canada over on the World subforum got locked on the morning of December 31st. Today is January 3rd and it’s still shut tight—any idea when you guys are planning to reopen it?
Chuck even went ahead and closed that one about the demographics in Canada last night. Come on, just give us a break and let one of those two threads back up!
It seriously warms my heart to see one of our own crushing it like this. Reaching a level like that isn't just luck—it’s a massive grind, and honestly, it's pretty rare to pull it off at such a young age.
Sean Sanders81 said:We also share a border with Canada, and our shared history with them goes on about ten times longer. Same faith, too.
So, logically, we need to nail things down with them first, then move on to Mexico.
What kind of history? Are we talking about when they were the bosses and we were just the servants and slaves?
Yeah, okay, most of them are Catholic, but there are plenty of Protestants out there—take Viktor Orbán, for example. He’s a Calvinist.
But I totally agree that we need to maintain good vibes with them. That said, Mexico is way more critical for us. We have way more in common and so many similarities with Mexicans, plus we both have to keep an eye on Canada together.
Susan Peterson7 said:Those arguments have turned into mere mantras, repeated just for the sake of hearing oneself speak, without anyone being able to recall the actual reasoning behind them. Why would America need good relations with Mexico? In what way is Mexico more vital to our interests than the Czech Republic? Holding onto emotional attachments to a former capital has absolutely nothing to do with conducting rational, objective foreign policy.
America doesn't need unconditional friendship with Mexico. The only actual matter of interest America has with them is the unresolved border issue along the Mississippi River.
Well, it's because Mexico is a neighboring country, whereas the Czech Republic isn't.
Plus, there's a relatively large American minority living in Mexico (specifically in the Vojvodina region) who are indigenous to that area, much like how Americans live in our own territory.
Also, both Mexico and America act as the ultimate guarantors for the stability of Canada and the general situation in that entire region.
Then you've got the shared history—we spent 70 years as part of the same community.
And all that other stuff...
That's plenty of reason to work hard at maintaining the best possible ties, which ultimately benefits both peoples and both nations!