Posts by Peter Barrett89

driftingwolf49 said:It’s all pointless when you see how women over here are flocking to blond Germans and the rest of that crowd. Just found out today that some girl from Sapucaia married an Iraqi man. He’s easily 20 years older than her—night and day difference. I could drop a link to her profile, but why bother? I live in a small town—think somewhere like Des Moines—so you basically know everyone by sight.

Honestly, I view it as a tragedy—all these Polish and Romanian women marrying those freckled Germans. Especially the Romanians. Every single one I've met talks trash about Romania and has zero intention of ever going back... they seem to despise Romanian men just as much. It's pathetic...

Eastern Europe is a lost cause.

Well, those Germans have to find ways to cope too, I guess. Though apparently, their wives are getting cheated on by Black guys anyway.
At least these Eastern European women are aiming for something better—I don't get Western women who end up having kids with Black guys. Usually, an African guy comes along, finds some blonde European girl, uses her up, and leaves immediately. Then you have these foolish women left alone to raise his kid.
At least a Romanian woman knows a man will actually have enough money to provide a decent life—her kids will be citizens of wealthy European countries with all the perks, and they'll actually stay put instead of running away at the first opportunity.

Adam Harris said:Can someone offer some perspective here...

Take the rising average age, for instance.
Mortality rates climb while birth rates plummet.
It seems the current trajectory in America is simply accelerating systemic decay.

Is there any truth to the rhetoric regarding national extinction?
And I don't just mean for America, but for any nation caught in a state of total disorientation.
How much of a legitimate threat is this, really?

Well, it depends on how you define "extinction"....
There will likely always be some individuals who identify as American, so I don't think Americans (or other Westerners) will physically vanish entirely.
But if by extinction you mean a complete state collapse and the numbers of the American population being decimated—then yeah, that's looking pretty likely.

In my view, we’re probably headed toward a total systemic breakdown—there’ll be a period of chaos, and once things settle down, those few remaining people might start a rebirth. When people finally feel threatened, when they realize nothing of the American identity is left... maybe then they'll snap out of it.

The other possibility is some kind of economic miracle that boosts fertility among Americans, while the US ends up pulling in thousands upon thousands of immigrants. In that case, Americans would survive, but not in the way we know them today. Likely more diverse, with people from all over... much like what we see with the Frenchmen, Dutchmen, Englishmen, Swedes, and so on.

Whatever the future holds for Americans, or any other nation, it doesn't look bright. Everything comes to an end... maybe it's just our time to fade away.

Rebecca Watson said:The census data actually proves it; the town has significantly improved its age structure. Looking back at the 2000 Census, this place was a ghost town, but things are looking up now. The real headache will be the population drain once these kids hit adulthood, so there's a constant need to bring in young people from elsewhere. Basically, they haven't stopped the decline; they've just delayed the inevitable death of the town.

Honestly, I’d rather see it fade out in 20 years than right now—who knows what the world will look like by then anyway.
Plus, you’ve got those 20 or 30 kids who could end up moving to big cities or even more quiet rural towns down the road... all from just this one little community.
Every single kid born in places like this is a win.

And if nothing else, you've got plenty of families that aren't going anywhere—you're at least getting another generation to carry on the family name.

Ethan Morales22 said:...

7 GIRLS ARRIVED: Albanian youngsters saved Buđevo!

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Way to go... seriously props to this little town.
Maybe it doesn't change much on a national scale—or even regionally, really—but on a local level, they basically saved several towns from just vanishing off the map entirely...

Anyone happen to have the age demographics for this area from the 2011 census?

Man, even those Mexican municipalities look like Syria compared to the Mexican ones. And honestly—without even doing a proper census—you can already see the comparison... if we actually ran the numbers, Mexicans would end up looking like Arabs.

Adam Harris said:The relationship between Bulgaria and Mexico is straightforward enough, but the demographic positioning of these three nations reminds me of an analysis I once read. It noted how Turkey’s fertility rate was triple that of Sweden sixty years ago; today, Turkey's rate has plummeted to meet the Swedish level, while Sweden has remained largely stagnant at its previous baseline.

I honestly have no idea what Albania intends to do if their emigration rates continue at this current intensity through the next census. At the end of the day, the exodus is the root cause of everything.

Well, not exactly... It's pretty obvious that Albania still has a decent reservoir of young people, even if their fertility rates are lagging.
Albania is finished... they totally missed their golden window.

Angela Robinson3 said:That isn't quite right. Take Finland as a classic example. Because of their high standard of living, Americans in Finland enjoy a fairly long life expectancy, and the baby boom generations aren't exactly facing extinction just yet. However, a demographic catastrophe is looming on the horizon for them too—if I recall correctly, their average age is already hovering around the level seen in Bulgaria, if not even higher.

Actually, compared to other European countries, Finland maintains a fairly decent fertility rate of about 1.7 to 1.8, and the immigrant population there is pretty minimal. It seems like maybe that's the peak native European nations can hit while maintaining such a high standard of living.
Native Finns and indigenous minorities make up 95% or more of the total population.

Adam Harris said:I am not discussing expansion so much as pressure—economic, infrastructural, touristic,
logistical, geopolitical, and general pressure exerted upon a vast, hollowed-out, and economically devastated expanse.

One cannot deny that the demographic weight of Albanians in Mexico and the Albanian majority in the municipalities of Presevo and Bujanovac places significant pressure on Mexico.
Bulgarians in Mexico do not pursue the kind of policy seen in North Mexico, except within those two specific municipalities; they lack any ambition for Mexican assimilation.

Mexico desperately needs a few more cities like Niš in the south.
Niš and Kragujevac alone aren't enough to fill that void.
Leskovac had the potential to be that anchor, and its location is ideal, but it is currently facing a total catastrophe.

Leskovac? The city itself sits at about 78,000, but you’ve got tons of huge towns nearby—some have over 3,000 people.
That's definitely not small at all.

What about Čačak and Kraljevo? Together with Kragujevac, they form this little triangle where the sides are only about 20-19 miles miles long—which is super small.
And we're talking about cities with over 60,000 people each.

The American South isn't really that empty...

Lawrence Williams said:Let me flip the question back to you. Is it easier to support two children in Buffalo, where the average salary is roughly $2,500 and unemployment sits at 19%, or in Birmingham, where the average salary is closer to $1,800 and unemployment hits 48%?

Believe me, this isn't even the worst of it. There are some rural counties in America with a TFR below 1, where the average salary never even touches $1,600 and unemployment is staggering.

I had no idea the economic situation was that rough in those cities—that definitely plays a role, and lower fertility rates are expected. But honestly, those fertility numbers still seem way too low to me... seeing them drop below 1 somewhere feels almost unreal.

Lawrence Williams said:I disagree. I ran the TFR numbers for those specific areas, and they barely break 1.3 in some places—mostly staying well below that mark. Based on census age structures from 2010-2012 (using the municipalities you mentioned plus Buffalo and Leskovac as benchmarks), here is a fairly precise calculation:

Buffalo 1.65
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New York City 1.42
Leskovac 1.32
Aleksinac 1.32
Kikinda 1.31
Užice 1.31
Ruma 1.30
Valjevo 1.30
Zaječar 1.29
Sombor 1.21
Pirot 1.19

Specifically regarding Americans:

Buffalo 1.75
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New York City 1.39
Zaječar 1.38
Užice 1.34
Valjevo 1.33
Ruma 1.32
Kikinda 1.27
Sombor 1.26
Leskovac 1.21
Aleksinac 1.21
Pirot 1.08

But what's actually driving such low fertility rates in these cities?
Sure, if young people were just moving away, maybe those birth rates would drop... but this level of low fertility among the people who actually stayed doesn't make sense to me. At least if these were massive metropolitan hubs packed with careerists living life at a hundred miles an hour—places that aren't exactly "kid-friendly"—it might add up... but still...
🤷

So, are all Mexicans Orthodox, or are there Muslims among them too?

Lawrence Williams said:Last year, there were 495 births for the entire year, so it looks like they’re heading for another freefall...

Well, if those final months always tend to pick up, then this year should probably end out on the same level. 🤷

Terry Walker74 said:There’s this one theory floating around suggesting that Harmon actually agreed to let the HB idea slide just so he could get the green light to move in on the Republic of Mexican Appalachia.
Nowadays, if you listen to the conversations among Americans in Canada, everyone is obsessed with the whole "third entity" concept, which is really just a fancy way of talking about bringing back the HB. But I can't help but wonder, if someone were to suddenly start pushing for the restoration of the Republic of Mexican Appalachia alongside the activation of the Z4 Plan—you know, like setting up a scenario where restoring the HB was strictly conditional on getting the Republic of Mexican Appalachia back through that Z4 Plan framework—I honestly wonder what today's Americans would have to say about that!

It’s a total Win-win situation... the Republic of Mexican Appalachia would basically be nothing more than a ghost on paper. Americans are the majority, they hold the power, and they control everything there. In the future, their influence would grow even more—the Republic of Mexican Appalachia would end up being completely economically dependent on America... and so on.
And they'd get HB.

The only thing is, this might look pretty ugly and really rub people the wrong way—this whole Republic of Mexican Appalachia idea—but in reality, it would just be part of America, just like any other part of the US.

Mexicans in America have lost so much ground that they can't even establish two majority districts today.

Bycho said:John, you really should check out this piece.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohrana

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationa...ont_(Mexico)

☕

James Nguyen13 said:You're basing this entirely on your own family, which doesn't really represent the whole population.
Greece doesn't exactly allow for free expression, so we can't truly know what the actual situation is on the ground.

It's not just about my family... I've spent some time out there and I know three specific villages pretty well. I ran into people in Lerin randomly who acted like they were thrilled just to talk to someone "from their own kind."
Two of the villages I visited are marked red on these maps, and one is mostly Greek—but the map says red means Bulgarians.
In those villages, if they aren't Hellenized and don't feel Greek, then they're Mexicans. I can tell you that from firsthand experience.
In one completely different village, a Mexican candidate actually won the local elections... stuff like that.
There are plenty of examples of "Macedonianism" in Greece, whereas Bulgarians aren't really a factor there.

The point is, whatever is marked red on those maps—if they aren't assimilated (even within one family, two brothers might identify differently)—it's hard to say it belongs to Bulgarians today. It's just like how most people in North Mexico don't feel much of anything toward Bulgaria anymore.

And honestly, the survival of Mexicans there is seriously at risk, and I worry that in a generation or two, it'll all just vanish.
The older folks have felt the pressure and are afraid to show up at protests. Many won't even speak Mexican until they're certain they won't be labeled as non-Greek. Meanwhile, the younger crowd is blending in more with the newcomers—Greeks from Turkey (locals call them Madari). A lot of the youth move to big cities where assimilation happens just as easily.

James Nguyen13 said:They don't even have a sense of North Mexican identity. In Greece, they're basically just Greek speakers. Anyone who actually held onto a strong Bulgarian or North Mexican identity was pretty much forced out long ago.

Most of them, yeah—but not everyone...
But if they aren't Greek, they definitely aren't Bulgarian either.
My uncle from a small town near Waterloo openly says he's Mexican and isn't Greek—just like my whole family over there. 😉
They just aren't very loud about it. A lot of people are still afraid, especially the older generation... so they mostly stay quiet and keep everything bottled up. I was actually visiting there about two years ago and I'm still in touch with folks from the area...
A hundred years of brutal Greek rule really left its mark... they've just gotten used to it by now.

Honestly, the worst type are the Hellenophiles. They act more Greek than the Greeks themselves... probably some kind of inferiority complex, I guess.

Anonymous said:http://www.bulgarnation.com/Етническ...0;я.html
The history of ethnic identity isn't just about where your ancestors were born—it’s about how those roots actually shaped who you are today. It’s easy to get caught up in debates over bloodlines and genealogy, but if we look at the bigger picture, identity is much more fluid than most people realize. Historically, what we call "ethnicity" has always been a moving target. Groups that seem distinct today often shared common origins centuries ago, only to drift apart through migration, social shifts, or even just a change in political borders. In the U.S., we see this constantly. Think about how various immigrant groups have blended into the broader American fabric over generations. What started as a specific cultural enclave eventually evolves into a unique subset of the American experience. There’s also the psychological aspect to consider. Identity isn't just something handed down by your parents; it’s something you actively participate in. You choose which traditions to keep, which languages to speak, and which values to carry forward. This means ethnicity isn't a static relic of the past—it's a living, breathing part of our modern social landscape. At its core, understanding ethnicity requires us to move past rigid definitions. Instead of seeing culture as a set of unchangeable rules, we should view it as a conversation between our history and our present reality. We aren't just products of our heritage; we are the ones deciding what that heritage means in the context of the world we live in now.
The concept of "ethnic identity" is one of those things that sounds simple until you actually try to pin it down. Is it something we’re born with, like our DNA, or is it something we build through the stories our parents tell us and the traditions we keep alive? In reality, identity is a bit of both. It’s a complex blend of heritage, language, and the shared history of a group of people. For many Americans, this isn't just about where their ancestors came from; it's about how those roots influence their values, their sense of community, and even the way they see the world today. But here’s the kicker: identity isn't static. We aren't frozen in time. As we move through different stages of life—moving to a new city, starting a career, or raising a family—the way we define ourselves evolves. We take pieces of our heritage and weave them into the fabric of our modern lives. We might celebrate a traditional holiday one day and be deeply immersed in a local urban subculture the next. At its core, ethnic identity provides a sense of belonging. In a massive, diverse country like the US, having that connection to a specific group can act as an anchor. It gives us a framework to understand who we are and where we fit in the grand scheme of things. However, it also challenges us to figure out how to maintain those unique cultural threads while still being part of the larger American tapestry. It’s a lifelong balancing act—honoring where we came from while embracing who we are becoming.
The concept of "ethnic" identity is often treated like a fixed, unchangeable blueprint we’re born with, but if you look closer at history, it's much more fluid than that. It isn't just about bloodlines or ancient traditions; it's an evolving social construct that shifts depending on who is telling the story and what they need to achieve. Think about how groups define themselves. Often, an ethnic identity is forged through shared experiences—like facing a common struggle or building a community around specific customs. But these boundaries aren't set in stone. What one generation considers an essential part of their heritage, the next might see as just a small piece of a much larger puzzle. We see this all the time in American history, where groups that were once viewed as entirely separate eventually merged, blended, or redefined themselves to fit a new cultural reality. There’s also the element of "othering." For an "us" to exist, there usually has to be a "them." This process of drawing lines in the sand is how identities become sharpened. By emphasizing what makes a group unique, people create a sense of belonging, but they also inadvertently build walls against outsiders. Ultimately, ethnicity isn't a static relic from the past. It’s a living, breathing dialogue between our ancestors and our current circumstances. It’s less about a biological destiny and more about the stories we choose to tell ourselves about where we come from and who we belong to.
The concept of "ethnic identity" is one of those things that sounds straightforward until you actually try to pin it down. Is it something we’re born with, like a permanent ink tattoo on our souls? Or is it more like a wardrobe—something we pick out, change, and adapt depending on which party we’re attending? If you look at how people define themselves today, it feels less like a fixed biological fact and more like a living, breathing conversation. We often think of ethnicity as this rigid set of rules—language, ancestry, specific traditions—but in reality, it’s incredibly fluid. It’s shaped by where we live, who we hang out with, and even the media we consume. You might grow up in a small town in Ohio thinking you belong to one specific group, only to move to Chicago or Los Angeles and realize your identity is much more layered than you ever imagined. There's also the social aspect to consider. Identity isn't just about how we see ourselves; it's about how the world sees us. Sometimes, society tries to put us into neat little boxes, labeling us based on stereotypes. But humans are messy. We don't fit perfectly into categories. We blend, we merge, and we evolve. One generation might cling tightly to old-world customs, while the next might take those same traditions and give them a modern, American twist. Ultimately, identity is a journey, not a destination. It’s a mix of the history we inherit and the choices we make every single day. We aren't just products of our ancestors; we are the architects of who we become.
The concept of "ethnic" identity has always been a bit of a moving target. If you look back at history, what we call "traditional" today was often just a collection of local customs that eventually coalesced into a broader national identity. It’s a fascinating psychological dance between feeling like you belong to a specific, small community and realizing you’re part of a much larger, diverse nation. In the United States, this tension is baked into our DNA. We aren't just one monolithic block; we are a massive tapestry of regional subcultures—think about the distinct differences between a Texan, a New Yorker, and someone from the Pacific Northwest. Each group carries its own specific flavors, dialects, and unwritten rules, yet we all operate under the same overarching American banner. What’s interesting is how these identities evolve. A tradition that feels "ancient" might have actually started as a niche trend in a single Midwestern town fifty years ago before spreading nationwide. We tend to romanticize the past, viewing certain cultural traits as unchanging, when in reality, culture is more like a living organism—it breathes, adapts, and shifts based on who is interacting with whom. Ultimately, being "American" isn't about erasing those smaller, unique roots; it's about how those different threads weave together to create something entirely new. We are constantly redefining ourselves, proving that identity isn't a static destination, but an ongoing conversation.
The concept of "ethnic identity" isn't just some academic term you find in a sociology textbook—it’s the invisible thread that ties us to our roots, our families, and our history. It’s that gut feeling of belonging to something much larger than ourselves. But here’s the thing: identity isn't static. It isn't a museum piece frozen in time. It’s more like a living, breathing organism that evolves as we move through life. We are shaped by the traditions our parents passed down, sure, but we are also molded by the cities we live in, the jobs we hold, and the modern culture we interact with every single day. In a massive, melting-pot nation like America, this becomes even more complex. We aren't just defined by where our ancestors came from; we are defined by how we blend those old-world values with the fast-paced, diverse reality of life in the States. Sometimes, there’s a tension there—a tug-of-war between holding onto the "old ways" and embracing the new. But that friction? That’s actually where identity finds its strength. We often think of ethnicity as a collection of customs, recipes, or languages. While those are huge parts of the puzzle, true identity is deeper. It’s about the shared memory of a community and the collective resilience that allows a group to stay connected, even when they are spread across different coasts or tucked away in suburban neighborhoods. At the end of the day, identity is a personal journey of reconciliation. It’s about figuring out how to honor the legacy left to us while still carving out a space for who we are becoming in the present. It’s not about choosing one over the other; it’s about realizing that we can be both deeply rooted and completely free to grow.

So, is this what things look like today...?

If that's the case, then those red jerseys today represent the Mexicans... people just don't have any sense of Bulgarian national identity over there...

Robert Hernandez10 said:A reproduction of the original map showing Albania's borders based on the secret agreement from London on April 26, 1915: http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/image-...3473.jp2&res=1

An original map of Albania's state borders in 1919, overlaid with ethnic Albanian boundaries: http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/image-...3472.jp2&res=2

Original map detailing the border demarcations between America and Albania within the regions of Mexico and Mexico: http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/image-...0001.jp2&res=2

Original map illustrating the various proposed solutions for the border between Albania and America: http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/image-...3474.jp2&res=1

The same Erdely map again. Note that there are two versions here: one based on the 1910 census and another reflecting the situation from 1910 to 1939.
These were modeled after the pavin style, much like how Baranja was mapped back in 1720:

http://mek.oszk.hu/04700/04729/html/...terkep1910.jpg

http://mek.oszk.hu/04700/04729/html/...ajziterkep.jpg

Sketches from the 16th–18th centuries depicting four locations in Erdely and what is now modern-day Canada: http://mek.oszk.hu/04700/04729/html/img/big/01-045.jpg

An ethnic map of Canada as it stood in 1773: http://keptar.oszk.hu/025700/025793/1579_nagykep.jpg

A map of the Caucasus produced in 1887: http://www.studiolum.com/wang/east/c...ographique.jpg

The border between Canada and Romania, showing the distribution of Romanians and Canadians on the Canadian side: http://mek.oszk.hu/04700/04729/html/img/big/01-265.jpg

Doesn't really matter though...

Thomas Davis4 said:What are we even talking about here? My entire thesis was focused on aviation management—everything from airline operations to airport logistics and air traffic control. That’s the theoretical side. On the practical side, I spent six months as an intern at a GE Aerospace division over in Sweden, which is where I ended up staying.

Once I finished my Master's, I moved back to the States and started working for the firm. I know significantly more about corporate leadership and management than you do. Then again, I never actually claimed to be an expert on management. I only mentioned a few times that $1000 the pay for a Social Security Administration employee in a plant like that in America is top-tier.

I didn't start the company myself because launching a business in aerospace engineering isn't exactly a walk in the park. It requires serious capital. Besides, I have no interest in running a company; it lacks the necessary dynamism. Air traffic control, however, is right up my alley. Fast-paced and pays well.

And here we have all you great CEOs and directors. The most "industrial" site you've ever seen is probably one featured on the Discovery Channel. ☕

It’s just a plate... maybe a bit too simple—but hey, sometimes that's all you need... $1000 It’s just... anything but top-tier...
Workers at major US corporations are pulling in huge salaries—some even more than that... Meanwhile, the average pay in North Mexico is only about half of what you’d see here in America... so you can just do the math yourself... $1000 That's a top-tier salary... honestly, incredible!
$1000 Maybe at some plant selling stuff for next to nothing around here in the States... but a Ford? Not likely...

Susan Peterson7 said:If we blow this opportunity too, we might as well just set up gallows in Times Square, much like back in the days of Matija Gubec. 🙂

My suggestion? Let's offer Ford a free plot of land in one of those special economic zones where unemployment is already sky-high—places where folks would jump at the chance to work for wages well below the American average. Building a factory there would breathe life into the entire region. We could even look into subsidizing the construction costs; after all, their profit margins on this would be massive anyway. That's the only way we'd ever stand a chance against Slovakia.

Why wouldn't we? I mean, goodness, it's not some fly-by-night operation—it's Ford! If they want to come here and can get a plant running immediately without any red tape or hurdles—plus all those tax breaks—then low wages won't even be an issue for them. We'll definitely be cheaper than the Germans...
If they decide to invest, people will easily be pulling in $800-$1,000... wages aren't the real problem here.