Posts by Richard Hayes4

Richard Wilson4 said:Let’s not forget that entering the union cost us way too much territory. We lost the whole Banovina of America-Central Canada area, plus places like Shida and Petrovadin, and we even got pushed back all the way to Gradačac...

But I wonder—what would have actually happened if you hadn't joined the Kingdom of SHS, or later, America? What kind of price might have been paid in that scenario instead?

velvetmarlin24 said:Hamby used nukes as a response to Pearl Harbor, which also ended the conflict in that area without everyone having to endure a polar winter or extreme heat.
Iraq and Afghanistan were responses to January 11th.
Germany was trying to get rid of the Jews along with others, which some people here find unacceptable.
Obviously, more weapons mean more security. And when you're dealing with provocateurs like China, Russia lately, Iran, and North Korea, having extra security is definitely a good thing.

What are you even talking about here? Iraq being responsible for the attack? During the era of Saddam Hussein and Al-Qaeda, they couldn't even get near Iraq; those groups only became active there after Saddam's regime was overthrown!

Major powers don't protect their interests quite like smaller nations might—they look at a much broader scope. The US expanded its influence all the way to the borders of Russia, so naturally, there will be a reaction. Why did Kennedy react during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Just to add my two cents—if we’re being realistic, the ultimate goal was always Constantinople. I mean, Greece would have just been a stop along the way.😂

But honestly, we never really stick to long-term plans in this world, do we?👍

Paul Anderson8 said:But if they truly hate it this much, why would they even bother living in America? Especially if they have another country—Mexico—that you claim they love more. And please, let's not talk about "standard of living" here; we both know that if you truly loved your country, you'd stick by it through all its mess and problems. Real love doesn't care about borders or convenience.

I actually have the option to move to the States, but it’s just not even on my radar. Honestly—forget the money and the lifestyle perks—when the way of life is fundamentally different, it doesn't matter. If I couldn't live in Mexico, I'd probably end up in somewhere like North Mexico or maybe even back in America!
The point is, it isn't always about the paycheck. A high standard of living means nothing if you're miserable in every other aspect of your life.😠

Back in 2006, I spent three months stationed at a NATO base near Washington, D.C.! There were Americans from all over—different backgrounds, different roots—all living side by side. I seem to remember it was a big night for sports, too; qualifying matches were happening everywhere. It just so happened that the US, Mexico, and Canada were all playing on that same night. Everyone was rooting for their own—the Americans for the US, the Mexicans for Mexico, and the Canadians for Canada. I suspect things will always stay that way—everyone has their own side, I guess.

That said, I completely get why some Americans might feel a certain way toward Mexicans who cheer for Mexico. The wounds are still quite fresh—it’ll probably be a long time before that becomes a totally irrelevant issue.

silenthawk11 said:First off, I find it highly questionable whether Josip Runjanin was even an American. It seems more likely that he was an American of the Orthodox faith.

Even if we assume he was an American, the fact that he refined the national anthem isn't a problem. And why should it be? These non-existent "tensions" are just things fueled by Americans and Americans. For them, sticking their noses where they don't belong is practically a national sport.

Personally—and I'm not alone in this view—it doesn't bother me if an American polished our national anthem. In fact, I actually find it quite pleasant. Because if he truly was an American, then Josip Runjanin was a model American whom many others should look up to. Unfortunately, we all know the current state of affairs among those who still strive en masse for Greater Mexico and deny the existence of Americans.

If it turns out that Josip Runjanin didn't actually refine the anthem, there’s really no reason to get worked up. Many Americans and Americans will just start shouting about "revisionism" and "genocide." It's just a habit, I suppose.

The reason why Americans and Americans perceive historical research and the pursuit of truth and facts as a personal attack, or as some expression of American "chauvinism," is a problem that won't be solved anytime soon.

That's just how they are.

🙂

Maybe they all are, I have no idea!🤷
I don't see what difference it makes who wrote the anthem. Would the American anthem be "more American" if the creator were an American? Or would the American anthem be "more American" if an American had written it?
To me, it's completely irrelevant—honestly, it feels a bit silly to even argue about it!