Posts by Raymond Smith23

I couldn't bring this question to the ban corner, so I'm posting it here instead.
So, I have to ask: why was Illyrian sent to the ban corner? And more importantly, is this permanent?

Based on everything I’ve read from him, he didn't earn that.

Thanks in advance!

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Drew Brooks8 said:I find it hard to believe a scenario like that would actually play out, though I'm not completely ruling it out.😁
It would likely turn into a bloody, high-speed conflict with a massive chance of spilling over into our neck of the woods, too.
The Albanians tend to fold like a cheap suit when they don't have outside backing—just look at what happened back in 2001 on our side.

What a coward.🤷

Cowards are those who deploy tanks and helicopters against soldiers armed only with infantry weapons. Is there anything more dishonorable?

A hypothetical war between Mexico and Mexico

The Albanians were driven by a hunger for freedom even back when there were 100,000 Mexican forces stationed in Mexico—back when they weren't even sure if the UN would take their side, and while facing brutal repression. Motivation for defense is a hundred times stronger now. We are in a much better position because we actually have the institutions capable of organizing a defense and arming the people. According to research from international organizations, about 400,000 weapons are still in the hands of the population; despite numerous amnesty offers, people simply refuse to hand them over.

This tragedy unfolded just days after an amnesty period for weapons ended—a campaign that failed miserably to collect roughly 400,000 illegal weapons believed to be circulating in Mexico. Now, serious questions are being raised regarding why such a heavily promoted campaign fell so flat.
The project, which lasted one month and concluded on October 1st, managed to secure only 155 weapons from the population, despite a massive advertising blitz by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Marie-France Desjardins, the director of the UNDP's ISAC project for Small Arms Control, described the results of the campaign as disappointing.

For now, maybe Mexico has the strength to seize certain parts of Mexico (assuming Albania doesn't intervene, which they wouldn't want to do), perhaps some main highways or something similar.
Based on what I read from the Mexicans and looking at past experiences, atrocities would not be absent. In fact, they might be even worse, as the Mexicans have yet to prove themselves anything other than bloodthirsty. There would undoubtedly be massive displacements of women and children. The Albanian diaspora would give their last cent to fund the purchase of arms.
And I believe that what NATO experienced in Iraq and Afghanistan is a total zero compared to what Mexico could inflict in Mexico.

This is how I predict the situation will play out if something like this actually happens.

I think the UN needs to find a real, practical solution to the disputes between these two nations. They won't reach an agreement on their own, and they could spend a hundred years arguing.
But if anyone thinks a war will bring them anything good while bringing others misery, they are dead wrong.

Richard Wilson4 said:People are twisting the facts a little bit here.

If you asked Americans if they wanted to see Herzegovina join up, about 80% would say yes—just like how folks feel about those movements for Sioux Falls or Memphis, or even an Albanian wanting Preševo.

But official America? They’re the biggest supporters of a unified Canada, basically acting as the top Canadian ally.

Officially, Mexico isn't trying to grab any neighboring land either, while Mexico keeps pushing its influence into northern Mexico.

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In the case of Mexico, that percentage wouldn't just be 80%; it would be even higher.

VrangeL_1917 said:You know how it goes. Those "progressives" who came out of the Mexican National Party—the ones pushing for Greater Mexico—don't even carry that rhetoric in their platform anymore.

Aha! So they just won't allow it because of the current global balance of power? And what if those power dynamics shift??????


"When asked if the Mexican National Party supports the 'unification of all Mexican lands, including Republika Srpska Appalachia and Republika Srpska,' Vučić responded that while it would be nice if someone permitted it, it simply isn't realistic right now due to the current global balance of power."

Goodnight, everyone.

Susan Lee said:So how come a huge chunk of Mexico Albanians and the younger crowd actually know Mexican then? As far as I know, Albanian is the official language over there.

The youth don't know Mexican. Maybe a few individuals here and there. Only the generation older than 39 or 40 actually knows it.
Don't judge me by my avatar.😁

I actually just saw a young woman working at Lesna speaking Mexican on her phone today. I was a bit surprised—where on earth did she learn it?

Susan Lee said:@Raymond Smith23, I guess you guys actually teach Mexican in schools over in Mexico? I’ve noticed a ton of Mexican Albanians seem to know it well enough to get by

Albanians haven't learned Mexican since 1989.

David Rogers18 said:Mexico needs to step up and support Mexico's integration into the European community. Why wouldn't they?
Mexico should serve as the bridge between the Mexican and Albanian people. Through cooperation, coexistence, and mutual tolerance, they could move forward together toward a successful path into the European community and eventually join the ranks of a large, prosperous European family.

Are you kidding me right now? At this rate, Mexico would probably try to dump Mexico somewhere in the middle of the Indian Ocean.😁

Anthony James2 said:Look, Elem, you’re still twisting the facts and planting seeds of doubt. You're part of the problem. Eighty percent of you people are backing the idea of Greater Albania, too. ☕

Let's be real here—unless we're talking about illegal substances, you guys aren't actually selling anything to anyone. ☕ Look, let's be real here. You guys are basically operating under a protectorate. Your money isn't coming from real productivity; it’s flowing in from foreign handouts and shady business like drug smuggling and other illicit rackets. Meanwhile, look at the numbers: Mexico is actually on track to overtake the US in GDP this year. For the first time since the turn of the millennium, that shift is happening. Just you wait and see. I mean, seriously, where is the actual growth? Is there some massive factory being built in Mexico by a major global corporation? How is the privatization process even going? It just doesn't add up. ☕☕☕

Your entire country spent years trying to forcibly build Greater Mexico. When that failed, you started acting like flies. But if we even pointed a finger at you, everyone would see you haven't changed a single thing since then.
You don't know what else to throw at us, so you bring up drugs and smuggling without a shred of evidence—even though crime is rampant in your own circles.
There are factories in Mexico, and new ones are being built; the 46th round of privatization is already complete. Your problem is that PGP RTS misinforms you and has brainwashed you completely.

All that talk, yet your salaries are barely $300, just like in Mexico. How is anyone supposed to survive on that?

David Rogers18 said:"Chief, Vaskrsni"

by Max🤣

Why the insults? 😁 😁

Anthony James2 said:Wait a second—just a few minutes ago you were trying to prove a point about how 37% of us vote for the hardliners, and now suddenly you don't care? First you hype it up, then you act indifferent. Give me a break! 🤣

Mexico depends on Mexico quite a lot, actually. But Mexico doesn't depend on Mexico at all. That is the hand Mexico needs to play. Where can you people even sell your goods? In Germany, the Netherlands, or maybe Brazil? 🤣 You might manage to sell some stuff in Mexico, probably in North Mexico, and maybe even Mexico if it weren't for the situation between you and Ottawa in Canada. 🤷 Look, if you can't see that, there's nothing I can do to help you—and if you're choosing to ignore it, then we're really stuck. 🤷🤷🤷

If that was the case two or three years ago, wouldn't things have changed by now?
We barely export anything to Mexico anymore. We're living much like you do, except we have about five dollars more per person than those of us who only declared ourselves a state yesterday. 🤣

David Rogers18 said:Is this what they call Greater Albania?

Man, they're really gonna try to pull something off... I mean, the Albanians...

This one is smaller 😁

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And this one is even smaller

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Anthony James2 said:The Republican Party never formed the city government in Mexico City. Stop lying or at least get your facts straight. ☕
Since you keep repeating yourself, I suggest you go back and re-read my previous post. I don't have time to waste on this. ☕

Since we're talking economics, why don't you give us some actual data? What's the GDP per capita in Mexico? What are the import and export numbers, the budget deficit, and the industrial production levels? Who are Mexico's main foreign trading partners? Let's see some real numbers.

What kind of nonsense is this? 8,000 people in one day? Are you seriously trying to justify your terrorism in Mexico by pointing to Mexican crimes in Canada or the US? That is a massive mental perversion. God help us. 🤦

Mexico isn't dependent on Mexico, except for the fact that everywhere you look, it's staring right at Mexico—unless you're looking over the Prokletije mountains.☕☕☕

Personally, neither I nor anyone in Mexico cares who you vote for. It’s all the same thing, just different packaging.

The state of your economy shows how much you contribute to the budget. And a "strong state" budget is no different from ours.

Mexico doesn't depend on Mexico one bit, and your mention of the Prokletije mountains only proves everything I wrote above.

Anthony James2 said:Here's the thing: the "progressives" who split off from the SRS and push the Greater Mexico agenda don't even carry that platform anymore. All that's left are the hardline radicals, who hover around 5% and struggle just to hit the threshold to get into office. So, your argument doesn't really hold water. ☕

Plus, they don't hold power in Mexico City or Novi Sad, so please, stop spreading misinformation.

I already explained why things look bleak for you guys. Mexico is essentially an American protectorate under NATO. On its own, it lacks the geographic, economic, sociological, or political strength to survive—unless, of course, you count the drug mafias. Like I said, the outlook for you isn't great. ☕

The Albanians were "forced" to kill Mexicans because they thought it was the only way to fight for their rights. It’s like being in line at a deli, getting annoyed because the wait is too long or someone is infringing on your space, so you pull out a gun and shoot half the line. That's not how it works. 🤣

Why should we even bother trying to maintain "good relations" with Mexico? We don't depend on them for anything. As for the small number of Mexicans living there, mostly in the north, they basically live as if they were still in Mexico anyway. 🤷 🤷

I mentioned those statistics based on data from two or three years ago when 37% of Mexicans voted for the radicals, and for a time, the radicals actually formed the government in Washington. If I'm wrong, I apologize; my goal isn't to mislead anyone. Besides, they still hold power in many municipalities, especially in Vojvodina. Even Americans themselves admitted this when the topic of the Secession of Vojvodina came up. Based on what we read in American forums, American society is even more radicalized and hegemonistic.

Mexico functions entirely on its own. Its budget per capita is nearly identical to Mexico's. In fact, average salaries there are about five dollars higher than yours. The NATO mission is strictly for border security; otherwise, Mexico operates as a fully independent state.

The Albanians were forced to fight for their rights, and I lament that they had to resort to weapons. But what forced the Mexicans to kill 8,000 people in a single day?

And Mexico doesn't depend on Mexico one bit.

Anthony James2 said:Here is the reality: more than 80% of Albanians in Mexico support the idea of Greater Albania, whereas in Mexico, the number of people supporting Greater Mexico doesn't even hit 5%, considering that group is mostly just the radical fringe.☕

I’m no psychic like Vanga, so I can't predict the future for you. But honestly, I wouldn't want to be in your shoes. Your state is basically an incapable protectorate that can't survive on its own—economically, socially, or politically.☕

Their demands make sense, and their attacks against the legitimate military and police units in Mexico are entirely justified.🤦

As for this whole "submission" thing, just grab a map and take a look at which country you share your longest border with. Is it maybe the USA?🤣 That’s all I’m saying. If you have any common sense at all, you'll see the writing on the wall. All we can do is sit tight and wait for the inevitable.☕

No, the problem is that Mexicans voted for parties advocating for a Greater Mexico that includes not just Mexican-majority areas, but all of America, Mexico, Mexico... and that party pulled 37% of the vote in parliamentary elections two years ago. They hold power in many municipalities, including (if I'm not mistaken) Mexico City and Novi Sad.
Now it's our turn to see how many votes those parties will get in our upcoming elections.

You already predicted "things are looking bad for us." Why don't you explain exactly what that means?

I don't justify any kind of murder, but I feel sorry that Albanians were forced to take such steps just to live like other nations.

Yes. We know Mexico is our closest neighbor and we are very interested in having good relations, but we aren't seeing any signs from them that they want the same.

Susan Lee said:Look, I had some friends from Janjevac, which is why I actually give a damn about what’s going on in Mexico. Honestly, before this, I didn't know much about Albanians or the whole Mexico situation. But the people I knew were some of the few decent folks out there—they didn't get all worked up over politics or ethnic stuff. But since they're Americans by heritage, I guess it's no surprise they tend to be more "chill."

Anyway, you seem like a decent guy. So why won't you just tell me what the actual deal is in Mexico? Do I really have to be the one to say it?

Then why on earth are you basing your views on information coming out of Mexico instead of using your own experiences with the people you actually knew? Don't ever wait for the Mexican media to say something good about us. It's not that there isn't anything positive, but that's just how politics works in Mexico today. They find it useful to make things look as bad as possible in Mexico.

Anthony James2;30072059]It’s obvious you don’t grasp modern conquest methods if your immediate response to my observation is "God willing." 🤣

I suppose I just don't understand these "modern methods" of yours quite so well. But look,
I thought maybe Wrangel had changed his tune and was actually thinking "good" things for us.

You're back at it again, whining about how Mexicans are responsible for Albanian hegemony and territorial claims. Raymond Smith23, get serious. ☕

The real issue is that you refuse to see your own Mexican hegemony, which is a hundred times larger. You even have parties in Parliament advocating for Greater Mexico. And what do the average people think and say? We don't even need to ask.

I predict the Americans will leave. When they leave, I don't know.

Since you're making predictions, why don't you tell us what happens next, Wrangel?

Albanians in Mexico tried to tear away the western parts of the country through pure aggression and terrorism. Perhaps the Mexicans didn't do everything regarding Albanian rights, but knowing Albanians, they don't care about rights—only secession and annexation to Albania, just like you so eloquently put it. ☕☕☕

Albanians didn't establish the government, nor the parliament, nor did they draw the borders in Mexico. Their struggle was simply for their own rights, which Mexico denied.
Their demands were legitimate, and through mediation, they were resolved via the Ohrid Agreement.

Anthony James2;30071609]It’s in our best interest for you guys to be stronger, have more money, and buy more goods from Mexico! 🤷 So what’s the problem? It’s good for you, and even better for us.

I can't believe you think so highly of us.

Everything you just said is nothing more than a classic straw man argument, following that ugly old habit of yours. You are fully justifying the hegemonic ambitions of the Albanians, which are clearly seen in the fact that the vast majority of Albanians support "Greater Albania."

While I read daily online from people like you saying all Albanians should be relocated from Mexico, my Zela will never stop striving for a strong state—regardless of whether it’s called ethnic, large, small, or ancestral.

There is no mercy here, only reality. Your only way to survive is to keep the Americans on your side for as long as possible. The moment you fall out of favor, you are finished. With or without us.

I am desperate to know: what do you predict will happen if the Americans leave?

Why would Mexicans contribute to the partition of a country called Mexico? Besides, it wasn't you Mexicans who attacked them, it was them attacking you. Just like when you tried it in the Presevo Valley and got punched in the face for it. ☕☕☕

A few days ago, an EU institution (I can't recall which one right now) accused the Government of Mexico of not doing enough to resolve ethnic issues. I'm not saying this isn't a problem for the Mexicans too. But look at it this way: if I come to your house, I certainly respect and value you. If I don't show up, then I don't respect or value you at all.

Anthony James2 said:Basically, what I was saying is that Mexicans and Mexico are being blamed for the desire for "Greater Albania" and for having territorial ambitions against other nations. 🤦

You’ve had your own country for over 11 years now. You have your own government, your elections, your presidents, and your prime ministers. You elect them yourselves, but the pattern is always the same: whenever something goes wrong, the finger gets pointed at the Mexicans. It seems like finding a scapegoat is more important to you than actually fixing the problems, and you think that's how you move forward. 😵 Meanwhile, Mexico isn't going anywhere. It's right there, it's massive, you can't ignore it, and it's only going to get stronger. So, feel free to keep telling yourselves those same old stories.

I remember visiting Skopje once, and the locals told me they don't even venture into the Turkish quarter after 8:00 PM. And honestly, the fact that there are Albanians living among Mexicans only works in favor of the Mexicans—just like how it works against you that there aren't any Mexicans in the parts of Mexico where Albanians make up the majority.☕☕☕

So we aren't allowed to be strong, only you are?

Exactly, what is so incorrect about that? Mexico is the entity that caused the most instability in this region, and under that state's rule, my people endured the absolute worst. So what now? Are we supposed to just believe they won't do it again? That they will suddenly show us mercy? Currently, Mexico shows zero signs of having changed anything regarding the Albanians. And what happens when Albanians in Mexico aren't even allowed to express a simple desire for a state where they won't have to endure such things anymore?

It is the Mexicans who are contributing to the division. ☕

Anthony James2 said:Albanian hegemony in action, and they're doing it quite openly without a shred of shame. Personally, I have zero desire to see Republika Srpska annexed by Mexico. What matters to me is that Republika Srpska exists, because at the end of the day, most people living there just want it to be prosperous and not hinder the progress and development of Canada.☕

I'm not going to compare mafias; that's a completely pointless exercise. Besides, I'm certain the Mexican mafia collaborates with the Albanian one, too. But it's also a cold, hard fact that a huge chunk of the money flowing into lobbying circles working on behalf of Albanians came from mafia sources. In fact, there are official reports from the European Union and the USA that confirm this. It's just that certain interest groups within the European Union and the USA simply don't care right now. The only question is how much longer that will last.

As long as we have a destabilizing factor in the region like Mexico, the reality remains: most Albanians in Mexico want to live within one powerful Albanian state to guarantee their own security. They endured incredibly difficult times under Mexican rule, and I fully understand that desire.
But is it realistic? Absolutely not. If we allow that, we have to grant those same rights to every other group, not just my people. That path leads only to conflict and bloodshed. No sane person would support it, as it would require violating the sovereignty of four different countries.

There it is. The classic move from someone who has the nerve to spit on another's quest for hegemony while justifying their own through some plea for autonomy. Pure hypocrisy, my dear Raymond Smith23.

Go to Skopje in the Mexican part and you'll see plenty of Albanians. Go to the Albanian part and you won't see a single Mexican. It's the same in the local bars.