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The Menu (2022) in Movies ·
I actually liked it. 7.5/10. A total breath of fresh air compared to the usual trash we get.

It's pretty obvious Anya is basically the muse for A24. 😁

electriccanyon26 said:"You are why the mystery has been drained from our art." 😁
(The cringiest line in the whole movie)

The film is pretty entertaining. To be honest, once the action kicks in, I find myself just watching to see how the director and writers will untangle the plot. They pulled it off decently enough. It could have been better, but it was solid.

It's almost like there's something significant at stake here. You've got fanatic chefs on an island, backed by a private army—maybe even nuclear weapons...

Maybe the cringiest thing ever, but honestly? It's true.
Removing the partial ban from the Ukraine War subforum in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Who's this?
Removing the partial ban from the Ukraine War subforum in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Can any of the mods tell me why I even got a partial ban on this sub six months ago? And more importantly, can it be lifted?

Is anyone actually allowed to post anything there unless they're just parroting the official narrative?
Partial credit without explanation? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
briskdrifter3 said:Can someone tell me why I'm suddenly barred from posting in the Ukraine war thread?
I haven't received a single explanation for this ban.
No insults, no hate speech, and zero off-topic nonsense on my end.

Same story here. I'm dealing with the exact same thing you are.

I started a thread over here—deleted.

Posted in the "card protest" thread—gone.

Sent DMs to Nice, Cuki, and Uncle Strile—nothing but radio silence for days.

I’ve been a member on this forum for 16 years. Never seen anything like this before.
Why was I banned? in Banned Users Corner ·
Charles Fox10 said:You got your warning via a ban, and if you don't like it, that's your problem. If you ask me, the ban was totally justified, especially since it expires tomorrow evening anyway.

Look, I literally sent maybe ten messages. No trolling, no insults, nothing.

It’s pathetic that you’re blocking me from participating in such a massive thread with a five-day ban. Just pathetic.

Not just pathetic—it's unprofessional.

What kind of "opus" are we talking about here?

What now? Am I supposed to walk on eggshells because you might personally dislike a post?

You deleted my post where I discussed the Eurasian Union. How does that violate any forum rules?

Or did you turn this forum into your own private chat room where you just ban people whenever they annoy you?

Meanwhile, you leave the trolls with hundreds of posts untouched.

Congrats, genius—you kicked out someone who actually knows the post-Soviet region, while leaving the idiots who get all their news from ABC.
Why was I banned? in Banned Users Corner ·
What’s the deal with the moderators, supermods, or admins?

What is even the point of this sub if nobody answers my question and I just spend all my time banned without ever finding out why?
Why was I banned? in Banned Users Corner ·
Can I get an answer here?
Why was I banned? in Banned Users Corner ·
I didn't insult anyone. I posted maybe ten messages. I wasn't trolling, I wasn't being rude, so why on earth am I getting a 5-day ban?

You have been banned for the following reason:
Spamming on the thread regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Date the ban will be lifted: 03.03.2022., 03:00

What do they mean by "spamming"? Is it actually impossible to participate on this forum anymore? Why even bother doing this?

On the other hand, you let all kinds of trolling garbage slide from users who have like fifty posts and joined two months ago.

I've been a member here for 15 years, and honestly, this just feels unfair and wrong.

Especially since I haven't received a single shred of explanation as to what exactly was wrong with my posts.
Why was I banned? in Banned Users Corner ·
There’s no message, no strike, nothing. I haven't written a single thing that insults anyone.

So why the hell am I being targeted?

And don't you think this thread on Russia is just crawling with obnoxious trolls trying to derail everything? Is it really fair to keep banning a long-time user like me for absolutely no reason while letting clones run wild and wreck the whole discussion?
The start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (Part 1) in War in Ukraine ·
Kyle Nelson2 said:Oh, so you actually know what Swift is then?

If they get kicked out, it means those foreign exchange reserves—at least the part Russia holds in dollars and euros—become useless, plus banks won't be able to trade internationally... and so on.

Trust me, I know what SWIFT is.
The start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (Part 1) in War in Ukraine ·
William Anderson5 said:I honestly think even the most hardcore Russia enthusiasts are starting to realize the entire ruling elite in Moscow has completely lost its mind. Now Medvedev is floating the idea of bringing back the death penalty? What is he even playing at?

Russia is being steered by a crew of lunatics unlike anything we've seen since the Great Depression.

Yeah, they’ve completely lost their minds. Next time, they'll probably be begging for help from some online therapist on Reddit.

What’s the hold-up on bringing back the death penalty? We've had this moratorium hanging around for ages, yet there's still massive support for reinstating it. Why the hesitation?

Jeremy Peterson4 said:Russia claims they're only hitting military targets. Well, sure, if you consider the entire city of Kyiv a legitimate military target.

just another missile slamming into an apartment building.

It’s just horrific. Honestly, unthinkable. How can anyone think it's okay for a projectile to hit an apartment building?
The start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (Part 1) in War in Ukraine ·
placidrider48 said:Actually, they had plenty of options. Back in 2014, they could've just told Yanukovych to stop messing around and actually honor his campaign promises. Plus, once Ukraine joins the EU, Russia would have had massive leverage within such a huge member state. This way, they basically just threw all that influence away.

Putin is just some delusional lunatic who clearly doesn't get how geopolitics works. He’s out here trying to model himself after Stalin. Or even Hitler.

🤣

The guy’s been leading one of the three biggest powers on the planet for 22 years, but hey, you forum experts clearly know way more than he does.

Paul Patel95 said:No surrender and absolutely zero negotiations. Period. We need to flood Ukraine with weapons and gear, slap on crushing sanctions, and go full scorched-earth on the Russian economy until their regime collapses—even if it hurts everyone's wallets for a while. This lunatic isn't going to stop until he gets his way in Ukraine, and I think we all see that clearly by now.

Putin actually pulled it off—he managed to isolate himself just enough to unite the West and most of the world against him, all while using those blatant threats to stir up massive debates about Sweden and Finland joining NATO.

Cornered.

Russia’s been under sanctions for years now. They’re completely self-sufficient in every sense of the word. Period.

Honestly? The world needs Russia, not Russia needing the world.

Kyle Nelson2 said:I mean, I guess France and Italy are totally fine with kicking Russia out of SWIFT, if you ask me.

☕

Yeah? And?

You really think that would do anything to Russia?

Infrastructure-wise? Russia has everything built with total redundancy. They've got backups for their backups. Always.
The start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (Part 1) in War in Ukraine ·
Frank Nguyen37 said:This is the perfect spot to grab a quick laugh before heading downtown for coffee. Between the IBM strategists, the armchair experts, and the self-proclaimed war gurus—it’s quite the show!🤣

It's especially hilarious how people claim the Russians are stuck and haven't captured a single significant city. Listen, kids—if you actually look at the Russian push deep into the directions they hit, it was nothing short of the fastest advance in warfare history. Maybe try comparing it to German blitzkriegs or the American invasion of Iraq before drawing conclusions? It beats embarrassing yourselves by parroting propaganda pamphlets from "independent media" or some British Defense Minister whom even Biden wouldn't bother meeting because he's just that irrelevant. Honestly, it's fascinating that there aren't massive casualties yet—thank God for that. The only real carnage I saw was near Kherson, where a 15-kilometer convoy was absolutely wrecked—something the IBM warriors insist were Russian losses. They weren't; those were Ukrainians caught in the crosshairs of Russian airpower.

If only the IBM-tire strategists would actually do some research and realize Russia is currently attacking with only about 30,000 to 40,000 troops, plus maybe 30,000 local rebels (for context, Americans stormed Iraq with over 300,000 and it still took them about three weeks to take Baghdad)...

Look, I hate war. I don't support what Russia is doing (even if, geostrategically speaking, it's a move forced by necessity—otherwise, we'd be talking about the collapse of Russia and the carving up of its remains within a decade or two). But I despise the dishonest West even more—those who wrap their own warmongering and coup-driven nonsense (which is incomparably larger than Russia's) in pretty little propaganda packages about fighting for democracy and human rights. They're basically just showing up in Russia's backyard to cause trouble and stir the pot.

Nicely put.

Russia didn't really have a choice, did they? They had to launch that military operation in Ukraine.
The start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (Part 1) in War in Ukraine ·
mistycanyon67 said:If the Russians actually intended to cause total devastation in Ukraine, I suspect the casualty count would be significantly higher. It feels more like they're being cautious, almost like they're trying to minimize the loss of life.

As for these stories claiming Ukraine didn't see this coming? Pure fantasy. 😁 They knew exactly what was on the horizon and chose this path themselves. Maybe they just ignored the facts, especially since Putin has been explicitly warning about the consequences for months now, yet everyone seems determined to turn a deaf ear.

Exactly. Sharp observation.
Mark Rodriguez11 said:Is anyone actually going to step up and tear down this kind of anti-freedom nonsense once and for all? It’s honestly wild how they’re stripping away basic rights based on nothing but sketchy assumptions. It’s always the same old story: "Someone MIGHT get sick," or "It MIGHT be this," or "It MIGHT be that." So, what's the solution? Just throw people in jail because there's a tiny chance they did something wrong, and if it turns out they didn't, oh well—we'll just call it preventative measures. It’s genuinely terrifying to watch. I really don't get how people aren't seeing this blatant dictatorship and the total disregard for civil liberties, and why nobody is standing up against it. Everyone just sits there, playing the submissive little mouse, following every single command handed down by the top brass and whatever self-appointed experts think they know everything. Honestly, it’s embarrassing to see these kinds of insane ideas being treated as normal.

Nope. Not happening. Americans love an iron fist.

vividranger8 said:I mean, if it’s actually true that they pumped out half a million passes, then the whole idea of these permits is basically just one big, giant joke.

Total joke. Just like the entire way the government handled the COVID crisis.

Nicholas King said:A question for the group.

I've been reading these absolutely vitriolic rants regarding those selfish urbanites from the big metropolitan hubs—specifically those who, following the recent earthquake, scrambled to relocate to other parts of the country (mostly toward the coastal regions like California or the Pacific Northwest). Someone even tossed out a figure of roughly 300,000 😲 people fleeing the major cities—people who, being as self-centered and reckless as they are, were accused of spreading the contagion nationwide. Honestly, one has to wonder where the shame is, and frankly, what kind of logic is that?

It's almost as if the travel restrictions—limiting movement outside of one's primary residence—were implemented primarily to curb this supposed, massive, and supposedly dangerous migration wave.

Fast forward to today—right when this mass relocation should have resulted in thousands upon thousands of new infections along the coast—and we see that the coastal states are showing very little, if any, significant increase in new cases following that first major surge. It seems the urban exodus failed completely in its mission (unless, perhaps, everyone actually just moved to a place like Phoenix instead, which isn't a hotspot but rather a bonfire?).

How is that possible? How does that even make sense?

Who actually bought those numbers? We know the real count. The police stopped and sent back at least 1,500 people from the city that day. Maybe some people avoided the main highways and slipped through, but I doubt the number is even over 1,000.
@Matthew Jackson2

Just a quick heads-up—the general tax code uses the term "usual residence," but they actually use your legal domicile as the baseline. That is, unless you fall into one of these specific categories:

Where I live and where I actually spend my time.

Article 43.

So, according to this law, you’re considered a tax resident if you own or lease a place for at least 183 days across one or two calendar years. You don't even have to actually live there. Just owning the keys? That's enough for the IRS to come knocking. Makes sense, right? Not really.


So, if a taxpayer in the States owns or occupies multiple apartments, how does the IRS decide where you actually live for tax purposes? It’s not exactly straightforward. If you’re part of a family, they look at the family residence. But if you're flying solo? They go by where you spend most of your time, or basically, wherever you're heading from when you head out to work. Simple enough, right? Or just another way to keep things complicated?

So, if you split your time between the US and somewhere abroad? Boom. You’re considered a domestic resident for tax purposes. Simple as that. Is there even a debate? Apparently not.

So, what counts as "residency" under this law? Basically, you’re a resident if you stay somewhere long enough that it doesn't look like a quick trip. We're talking about staying put for at least 183 days within a single calendar year—or maybe spread across two. It's about being settled, not just passing through. And don't worry about short breaks; if you're gone for less than a year, it doesn't even count against your residency status. Simple enough, right?

Also, you might want to take a look at Section 1.
Jerry Robinson56 said:rustywalker42, those loud musical passages are nothing more than a convenient backdrop for the domestic battery of a wife... It is truly telling how many different types of music enthusiasts one encounters in this life.
You have posted in the wrong thread.

There is absolutely no need for such unbridled agitation. One should strive for composure.

One would be well-served to truly contemplate the nature of quarantine. It is not merely a period of isolation or a temporary pause in one's social itinerary; rather, it is a profound psychological crucible that strips away the superficialities of modern existence. When you are confined, the distractions of the bustling American cityscape—the constant hum of traffic, the incessant notifications from your smartphone, the endless pursuit of commerce—all vanish. You are left with nothing but the stark reality of your own thoughts. It is a forced introspection that most people are ill-equipped to handle, preferring instead the shallow comforts of their daily routines. To understand quarantine is to understand the fragility of our perceived freedom.
Admittedly, one can always find the option of a tactical strike on the outskirts of town... if only for the sake of a little laughter.
You are a genuine threat to everyone around you. rustywalker42, you need to wrap your head around this...

😵

just chill out...

😵

Maybe look up what a quarantine actually is,
though I guess you could always use machine guns on the edge of town... just for laughs.
You're a menace, rustywalker42. Get it through your head...

I know exactly what a quarantine is. There hasn't been a single official quarantine declared anywhere in the US, and any "quarantines" people talk about are totally illegal and against the law.

I'm sure the mods would love to ban me—the usual "enemy of the state" type, some kind of horror straight out of the Dark Ages.

A menace? How?

Actually, don't even bother responding. You're going straight into my ignore list, you troll.
Jerry Robinson56 said:That’s just your opinion, so go ahead and comfort yourself with it... The biggest issue is when you judge based on your own experience without realizing how little you actually know.

It’s called legal precedent, dear Jerry Robinson56. Precedent. You know, actual binding court rulings and stuff like that.

You're lagging behind even in your predictions...
I haven't missed yet... The law is on my side.
Keep talking big—maybe someone can read you Article 52 of the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights.

Oh, so what, Jerry Robinson56, are you a cop now? Wow! Fantastic. In that case, I officially invite you to strictly follow that article in today's situation. 😍

Please, it would mean a lot to me.

My posts are a mirror of 😁, you're just lucky today, status: complete.

A mirror of your own stupidity, more like. Spot on. And man, you are really hitting that Dunning-Kruger effect hard.

Must be tough being you.
hollowmason64 said:You didn't exactly point out where in the Constitution it says you're the official benchmark for proportionality. Or, you know, that we should all be turning to you to ask what *you* personally think constitutes being reasonable.

...and then, regarding that specific question they asked, he says:
Based on what we've been looking at here, if a taxpayer officially calls a place like Key West home but actually spends most of their time living somewhere else, things get a little more complicated regarding where they file. In the city where he works—which happens to be Chicago—his income tax is actually calculated based on where he officially resides. So, under the local rules there, he's looking at an 18% tax rate.

So, basically, the withholding tax depends on where you're actually doing the work. It’s one of those things that can get a bit tricky if you're moving around, since your tax obligations follow your physical location.
Which part exactly isn't clicking for you? I could try sketching it out if that helps. Or, honestly, do you need a little help with reading comprehension?
So, what was I again? How did you put it? Frustrated? Honestly, that’s just a passing mood. It comes and goes. But stupidity... well, that's a different story entirely. A fool is a fool for life.

So, Nicholas King was actually responding to another user who mentioned that he wouldn't even bother paying a fine if he were slapped with one. It wasn't really about the specifics of what the penalty would be or what it was for—nobody was digging into those details at all. Everything just kind of spiraled from his initial comment about how he personally wouldn't pay up.
Look, let's just stop with the fabrications. Please quit claiming I said someone would actually be slapped with a fine; that’s just not what happened. The whole conversation was really just a hypothetical look at what people might do to trigger a penalty in the first place. At the end of the day, you just pay it. You might settle it a little early, or a little late, or maybe the amount shifts up or down a bit, but that's the gist of it.

Heh, I think I know what you mean, but you "know." Your "knowledge" really shines through in your response to the guy who basically told you to get lost.

Man, I just love it when people start citing "intelligence" from someone who’s clearly just talking nonsense... as if that guy is some kind of genius.
You absolutely killed me with that comment 😁

So why don't you show us the Secretary's decision? And tell us how that specific article actually relates to what's happening on the ground right now.

The Secretary's decisions regarding movement restrictions?
Here’s the first one: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/...03_35_737.html
And here’s the update:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/...04_39_833.html

Of course, you could have found all this yourself, but you just decided to play the troll—acting oblivious to anything that doesn't fit the narrative you're trying to sell about things being unconstitutional.

Actually, there is, because it clearly states it if you're coming from an area where local transmission has occurred. And that applies to the whole country.

Nothing in what you're citing implies that living at separate addresses means the end of a marriage, and you haven't provided any proof for that claim either. Your entire argument boils down to "trust me, I know." Sorry, but that isn't going to cut it without actual evidence.

I never said that it automatically meant a divorce. You seem to have forgotten where this discussion even started—it was the claims from forum users asking why married partners would have to live together, arguing that the law doesn't require them to share an address, so it should be perfectly fine for a husband and wife to have different addresses, even though it's causing issues for some people. That's where the debate kicked off.
I did say the law doesn't forbid it, but that the law implies they live together through its provisions.
It's just how life works, too. I mean, it's pretty standard to assume a husband and wife live under the same roof, right?
Then came the part where I mentioned that being separated for more than a year can serve as a legal basis for divorce. Not an annulment—which is what you were quoting regarding an agreement—but a divorce.

I honestly don't get how anyone could call this "cheap" when it's a completely justified expense. It isn't about being lazy or trying to game some system just because someone thinks staying put is more profitable.
And while we're talking about gas money—how far do you actually drive to get to the store? How often are you out on the road just for groceries? Honestly, reading some of these posts makes it feel like everyone lives in tiny little towns where you burn through a full tank of gas every week just to hit the local corner shop and the pharmacy.

You seriously have some issues. I worked in another city for 12 years; I paid my local taxes in the city where I actually reside.

Read the Internal Revenue Code and stop embarrassing yourself.

Nicholas King was referring to a user who said he wouldn't pay a fine if he got one. Nobody was debating what the penalty would be or why—it started from his comment saying he simply wouldn't pay.
So quit lying and making up stuff about me saying someone would get fined for something. The whole debate was just about how someone would react to getting a fine. They can just pay it. Maybe a little earlier, maybe a little later, maybe more, maybe less.

Like I already said, there is no fine for his situation.

Oh, I just love it when people appeal to "logic"... we all know how incredibly smart and wise that guy is.
You absolutely killed me with that comment. 😁

No, the logic is laughing at you, because it sees the nonsense you write from one post to the next.

The Secretary's decisions regarding movement restrictions?
Here’s the first one: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/...03_35_737.html
And here’s the update:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/...04_39_833.html

Obviously, you could have found all this yourself, but you just decided to be a troll acting clueless about anything that doesn't fit the narrative you're trying to sell about unconstitutionality.

Give me a break! Now tell us, where is the quarantine order, and where is the Secretary of Health?

It's right there, clearly stated, if you're coming from an area where local transmission occurred. And that applies to the entire country.

That's not true. I know several people working in the field across the US. Stop talking trash.

How often do you actually drive to the store? Honestly, reading these threads makes it feel like everyone lives in some tiny rural hamlet where they burn through a full tank just to hit the local corner shop and the pharmacy.

God, you’re arrogant. It's unreal. Do you even read what people are saying to you? Go ahead, read what Alexander Thompson wrote.

I already told you—the best punishment for you would be finding yourself stuck in the exact same situation as the people you’re currently mocking.

Jerry Robinson56 said:The police can enter your apartment without a warrant... in certain specific cases.

And that has to be a very, very, VERY justified situation clearly defined by law. But I bet you'd try to stretch that logic to say they should bust in just because your music is too loud.

Do you even grasp how viruses work and how they spread? Infection can happen through food or even traces left behind.
The risk is just too high because the danger isn't visible. Get it?
Until then, quarantine is the best possible option. The only one.
It's understandable that you're personally suffering because this feels illogical, but try giving me one actual scenario that's causing you trouble right now...

Jerry Robinson56, you're absolutely right! Let's just ban eating altogether, since viruses spread through food anyway!

Jerry Robinson56, a quarantine hasn't been declared. We all know how a quarantine is officially called out—it's all strictly regulated by law, Jerry Robinson56.
Jerry Robinson56 said:🤣 Got a reading problem? Or is the memory just failing you? Maybe it's bad eyesight... or maybe you're just struggling to see things from more than one angle. What is it?

So, another virus? Seriously? Just when we thought things were settling down, here comes another one out of nowhere. Is anyone actually surprised anymore? It feels like every time you turn around, there's some new health scare hitting the headlines. Does anyone even know if this thing is actually a threat or just more media hype designed to keep us on edge? Honestly, at this point, I'm just waiting for the next "emergency" to pop up on my feed. Can we just get one week of normal news without a global health alert? Probably not.
March 12, 2020.

Not everyone catching the virus actually shows symptoms. But they can still pass it on. Think about that.

Until someone actually tests positive, you can't exactly treat them like they're infected, right?

Look, there are way too many unknowns here to start jumping to one-sided conclusions. Really? Why bother?

So, yeah, no. You're wrong.

By the way, that patronizing tone of yours? It’s just a textbook sign of insecurity. Classic move for someone who lacks the actual ability to explain their own damn points.