Posts by ironjackal16

placidraven36 said:I get what you're saying, I really do—but what kind of country is this, and what kind of people are they, spitting on anyone who wants a civilized, orderly, Western-style nation and calling them traitors? Is wanting that really such a betrayal? Are the true patriots actually the ones pushing for war and claiming some sort of divine destiny, or is it maybe the people who just want a functional, modern Mexico that's actually worth living in?

A lot of toxic things have become tangled up here, and caught in that mess are people who are weak, frustrated, and generally stuck. They feel powerless and can't find their footing. All these hardships have become so intertwined that they think everything is directly connected; they've lost all faith in anyone and lack the patience to step back and think clearly. To them, the only way out seems to be violently tearing through the knot that’s suffocating them from every side. That's why they seem ready to go to war, and why they push for such aggressive, exclusionary tactics. They don't want peaceful solutions because they view them as useless—as if the pressure is too high to do anything other than shove and rip. The less intense that external pressure becomes on the people, the faster the hatred and aggression will fade.

placidraven36 said:Honestly, no matter which way you turn, it’s everywhere—even over there. It feels like things in this country really need a massive, fundamental overhaul at some point.

The thing that actually needs a radical overhaul is how we use the internet. 🙂
The truth is, the web is a double-edged sword: it can make a smart person even more capable, or it can make an idiot even more delusional.

placidraven36 said:Man, my friend from down South, I used to feel the exact same way. If you look at things through that lens, you end up feeling like some kind of anti-nationalist radical. People pass you by and they look like they haven't given nationalism a second thought in their lives. When you really stop to think about it—and I mean really dive in—you start wondering, who are these people spreading all this hate? I don't recognize a single one of them in my actual life... so where are they hiding? And yet, it feels like there are more of them every day.

Maybe it isn’t actually that vague. It might not be that difficult to pin down this specific profile and find where they fit into society. In most cases, we are talking about very young people—physically and mentally still under construction, lacking any real life experience, which makes them incredibly easy to manipulate. They have plenty of energy but very little wisdom. Since they don't have real responsibilities or obligations yet, they are prone to making impulsive, poorly thought-out moves. Driven by intense frustration over perceived injustices, a lack of opportunity to live a stable life, or simply because their parents can't provide the existential security they need, they flock to interest groups or become their most vocal supporters. Once they feel that sense of revolt combined with a newfound feeling of power and false security within a group, they turn aggressive just to vent all that pent-up negative energy.
There is an interesting anecdote involving Schumacher that ties into this discussion:
"When journalists asked Schumacher why he went from being the fastest, unbeatable driver to someone everyone was overtaking, he told them: 'Back then, when I raced, there was nothing ahead of me, just empty space. Now, when I look ahead, I see my children, so I slow down.'"
There you have it. That is the cure for most forms of extremism: children. This is precisely why those without them tend to be more extreme; they have no reason to value their own lives or anyone else's.
Once they have kids, they'll settle down.🙂

Timothy Evans2 said:Maybe Mexico is just itching for another round of bombing... honestly, I suspect they might actually need a few hits to the head before they can finally start listening to reason.
Bombing someone as a way to deter Royalist nationalism—hmm, sure, sounds like a brilliant plan to me...

I’m curious, though: how exactly would you decide who gets hit? Whose head are we talking about here?
Did you mean everyone? Just a blanket approach for all of them?
Picture this: you’re walking down a typical street in Chicago. People are passing you by, busy with their own lives, completely indifferent to your existence. You see girls glancing at boys, kids running around, grandparents, parents with toddlers... now, imagine that exact same scene in Mexico. Does the idea of dropping bombs on those specific people still cross your mind?
If you truly believe that "preventative" bombing is necessary for an entire nation, I have to ask: how much do you actually differ from the people who advocated for massacres and genocide in the last century?

placidraven36 said:I just hopped off a Mexican forum, and man, things are looking pretty grim over there. I honestly couldn't believe some of the stuff I was reading—it’s actually wild. You can see these ultra-nationalists and Russia-enthusiasts gaining serious ground every single day.

Look, I'm a Mexican myself, but it feels like the whole nation has been totally brainwashed... honestly, this mindset is just toxic—it’s honestly embarrassing! Ugh!!!!

All that, huh?
Every day when I walk down a busy street in Chicago, I can't help but feel like we're living in two completely different universes. There's the real world out here, and then there's the digital one inside your screen. They barely touch.
It actually makes me happy to see people's expressions as they pass by. Most people are just focused on normal, everyday stuff—grabbing groceries, walking the dog, heading to work, or meeting up with friends. They're just participating in the life happening right in front of them.
That's when it hits me how much these online shouting matches, especially the political and nationalist ones, are just noise. It’s usually the same fifty people constantly fighting their own little finger wars on keyboards.
Meanwhile, out on the sidewalk, real life keeps moving.

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wiredraven82 said:I’d honestly be shocked if Mexicans experienced anything other than a massive surge from the right—because, frankly, they lack any real prospect of moving in any other direction, at least not for another thousand years.☕

Sure, if you think this "hopeless" nation lacks potential, you clearly weren't paying attention this past year. In what was arguably our most selfless display of humanity yet, we launched a drive to fund incubators for premature babies. We didn't just meet the goal; we blew right past it, collecting enough donations to secure over 200 units. Turns out, people actually care when it matters.
That’s just one small slice of the problem, specifically regarding how you're (intentionally) blowing things out of proportion with all this negativity.
Here is the breakdown regarding that situation and our other upcoming moves: I can't access that specific website, but if you're looking for some insight on gambling sites or just want to vent about how much they rip people off, I'm all ears. Let me know what's actually going on there.

Linda Roberts2 said:The folks most likely to head over here to work would be coming from Canada or Mexico. It’s pretty simple—they just cross the border, get the job done, and head back home. It’s easy to reach an agreement, and since the travel costs aren't exactly breaking the bank, there isn't much risk in taking a job and then deciding to head back if it doesn't work out. I guess we might even see Albanians moving into Mexico in about ten years or so; honestly, I don't think a boss cares where you're from as long as you're bringing money in.

That logic only applies to people living right on the border. Individually speaking, it only makes sense for them to hop over to a neighboring country if the pay is better.
How could that possibly be profitable for someone living 200 miles away from the border?
On the flip side, the Americans have already found their own way to ensure plenty of people are working for them without ever leaving Mexico. There's a good chance that somewhere in Mexico, there are 100,000 people working for American companies right now.
Americans clearly don't mind Mexican money, and Mexicans don't mind American products. You can live a pretty comfortable life at a distance. I've always lived in an ethnically homogeneous area, a few hundred miles from America, and I've never had any issues with Americans—but with certain neighbors (Mexicans)? Too often. That's just how it goes.

According to this study, 64.3% of high schoolers view Romani people as equals.
73.2% don't hold negative views toward homosexuals.
91% are against violence targeting women.
Four out of five believe Romani people have the same mental capacity for learning as anyone else.
60% say homosexuality isn't a disease.
80% wouldn't mind sharing a classroom with members of the LGBT community.
So, how does this research strike you?
I’m convinced that if this survey had been conducted in any country neighboring Mexico, the results would look remarkably similar. They wouldn't be drastically different from what we see in most European nations either. Over the last few years, economic instability has triggered a rise in chauvinism, xenophobia, and racism everywhere—just more negative human traits fueled by poverty and a lack of future prospects.
It's obvious that Rachel Carter90 is trying to instruct you for some reason... attempting to frame things that are already fundamentally bad as even worse. She wants to drive a wedge between us and these views, making the gap seem much wider than it actually is. You're aware of this, of course, but vanity is a powerful thing, and Rachel Carter90 is skillfully playing on it.
The far right is clearly larger in Mexico than it was five or six years ago, but that trend is happening globally. Fortunately, just like in other countries, these movements tend to be centripetal, focusing their intensity inward. What Rachel Carter90 is doing here is a classic attempt to push your right wing centrifugally—outward. That serves no one and is ultimately worse for you. In short, she’s "pulling" you away. Even if her intentions are genuinely good, the way these posts are structured is incredibly counterproductive. It makes you wonder about the underlying motives: who is she trying to hinder and who is she trying to help? No one... giving nothing to everyone, or everything to nothing? Is it just pure sadism... or masochism?