Posts by neonfalcon16

Nicole Wright said:Good grief, my dear fellow 🤦--it's just awful.

Now, let’s not be like that. Someone has to maintain the morale here. 🕺

George Chavez8 said:Back when we were stacking up gold medals, we had Scholl and Losert who knew exactly when to step up and shut things down in 2003 and 2004... though people tend to forget those moments pretty fast.

We also had Matošević, Jerković, and Kelentrić, who acted as incredibly solid supporting players.

The whole nightmare involving the French team really kicked off back in 2007. We were playing the absolute best handball in the history of the sport during that tournament; we were insanely good. But it only took one veteran legend, Omeyer, to completely dismantle our entire generation and leave us with a permanent mental block—not to mention having Červar acting like a clown while Onesta plays the expert. Honestly, all that French "dominance" wouldn't have even been possible without Omeyer.

I am truly glad you brought that up. During that specific game, Mirko was absolutely incredible in the net; the goalkeepers were quite literally the best players on the court. Later on, toward the end, we started to fade, and he was saving almost every single shot that should have been a sure thing. It was their aggressive defense that ultimately broke us. And then there was that supposed "honor" where we didn't play tactically and just tried to overpower them head-on.

I think he had another standout performance like that in 2012, when he and Kopljar carried the team to practically tear through the French. If I recall correctly, that was the match where coffee and cake sent them straight to the scrapheap of history.

I don't remember clearly enough to say if there were any other games where he specifically dominated with his saves and led the squad.

Sam Murphy said:What is the deal with Pešić? His goalkeeping is just... questionable. We have Ivić ready to step up, and Stevanović could still pull it off if needed. But as for Alilović? Honestly, it might be time for him to hang it up and say thanks for the ride.

It reminds me of Šunjić. He used to be the guy guarding the net for Nestlé, and now he’s playing over in France. He basically vanished from the national spotlight entirely. Just poof. Gone.🤔

Huge congrats on that unexpected bronze! To be honest, we didn't exactly throw a parade after the last bronze we grabbed, but the vibe right now? Absolutely electric. It’s especially refreshing because it feels like our national handball program isn't sliding backward at all. We’ve stumbled upon some genuine talent lately, and with the depth we have coming up through the ranks, I truly believe we can hunt down a medal in the Olympics next time. Interestingly, when unknown first arrived, he was pegged as a total medal magnet since bronzes seemed to follow him whenever he served as an assistant coach—and looking at his track record as head coach, it seems that luck hasn't run out one bit.

Adam Williams2 said:we're winning the wooden 👋

I'll take the gold edition, please.

rustywalker1 said:As soon as the second phase wraps up, they're already claiming to be "exhausted." And on top of that, the national team is constantly being refreshed with younger players. I have to wonder how the more veteran squads in other countries manage to endure this...

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Honestly, what a weak argument.
It’s clear Babic just doesn't know how to handle the media, so he resorts to this nonsensical rambling about fatigue or some other surreal excuse when there's nothing constructive to say.

There's no reason to lose heart. The Spanish team simply played a more complete game today. We failed to capitalize on the opportunities they handed us on a silver platter, so this loss was practically inevitable. I mean, we absolutely owned the first quarter, but you can't win a championship on momentum alone.

I fully anticipate seeing a few threads pop up filled with all those classic, predictable slurs people love to throw at Spaniards—you know, calling them gypsies, frauds, actors, or just plain useless cowards. It’s always the same tired tropes.

Thomas Harris97 said:Exactly. It was supposed to be the Euro in Canada where they could have completed the triple crown—World Cup, Olympics, and World Cup gold—but the Canadians deliberately went after Metličić and ended up breaking John's arm (which kept him out of even the bronze medal match). It wasn't until the Frenchmen did it later that the set was finally complete.

I just live for these conspiracy theories. 🤣😵

A massive victory has been secured, and you can feel the morale skyrocketing. Now, all that weight is gone; there’s zero pressure on the team, who were objectively the heavy favorites entering this championship.

Sandra Johnson58 said:I mean, the guy's got a solid career behind him, so why jump into this mess? Who knows, really.

He’s just here to carry out an assignment. 🤔

Noah Ross7 said:Mexicans are total legends compared to those Republicans

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James Anderson5 said:No one can honestly claim Muslims are more backward than Westerners when about 40% of Americans believe the world was created just 10,000 years ago based on biblical accounts

http://www.gallup.com/poll/170822/be...n-origins.aspx

I even know people right here in the States who hold those views. The only difference is they’re often struggling financially and living in unstable environments with few ways out—which is basically perfect breeding ground for extremism. It's really no mystery why someone like Hitler rose to power in Germany back when the nation was economically broken

On a side note, I caught that list of demands being used in the negotiations for the new administration—if they actually pull all that off just for the sake of entrepreneurship, more power to them, otherwise neither the Democrats nor the Republicans would ever get it through

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/wo...q-6262644.html

That’s the whole story.

Jeffrey Edwards76 said:So what?

Fine, Christians killed people and fought wars. Let's bring this back to the present day, shall we? What does that have to do with the fact that in 2015, we have people ready to blow themselves up and take innocent lives in the name of Allah? People weren't doing this stuff even 1,000 years ago.

Not every Muslim is a terrorist, but every terrorist is a Muslim.

So what?

Are you reasoning that they're lagging behind because they weren't spreading this around back then? My dear friend, there was radical religious fervor centuries ago too, yet they didn't go around broadcasting it like this. This specific behavior is a modern phenomenon. It's new.

And where on earth did you get the idea that all terrorists fit this mold? Good grief. Most of your posts here are dedicated to fighting against dishonest media outlets pushing their own version of the truth, and yet here you are, typing out exactly what those same outlets subtly imply to their readers. Talk about a lack of critical thinking.

Jeffrey Edwards76 said:I honestly don't get what part of boldfox88's point is tripping you up. Look—a Christian fighting (whether for money or whatever other motive)—they do it to make their life better here on Earth. Most Islamic attacks boil down to suicide bombers who genuinely believe they're heading straight to Allah after that "sacred" act. Bottom line? They're gone. They didn't do it for millions, or even a hundred million of anything. They did it in the name of God. That's just a fact.

And let's not forget, Christians have also fought wars with a blessing from the Pope, promising the forgiveness of sins and a guaranteed ticket to Heaven.

Emily Ward3 said:Did I actually say that? No. What I actually said was:

In plain English, that means those people were decent folks—mostly Muslims on paper, much like how I identify as Catholic—and nobody was forcing their lifestyle on me. Nobody felt the sudden urge to pull a grenade in my living room just because they felt inspired. Nobody gave me grief for offering them a $10 cookie instead of some high-end pastry, and nobody trashed the couch I was sitting on. Does that clear things up?

I should probably add a quick disclaimer: that doesn't mean every Muslim I know is a saint. There have certainly been others who were the complete opposite, and I made sure to distance myself from them early on. It's also worth noting that they tend to act much bolder in a pack than they do alone; when they're in a group, it becomes a competition to see who can be the most devout.

And once again, you are completely missing the point. You are looking at religion through a single lens, treating it as the sole cause of the problem.

If things were truly as your mind perceives them, those people you met would be the very last ones you'd ever want to cross paths with.

We actually agree on certain points, but by twisting the entire context and fixating solely on religion, you've become one-dimensional. Religion itself isn't the root cause of everything. It seems to me you're mostly preoccupied with the symptoms rather than the disease.

Consequently, you care less about who is actually starting these wars or why people are dying simply because it isn't "our" America.

Maybe it would be easier for you if you just ignored everything that reminds your mind of that universal evil—the stuff you either don't see or simply don't care about. It might make things a little less uncomfortable for you.

Emily Ward3 said:You’re just being difficult for the sake of it. You know exactly what I’m getting at here, and instead of nitpicking these irrelevant details, you should really focus on the actual issue at hand. It doesn't bother me that you're playing protector for certain people against folks like me—call us whatever you want—but what really grates is that you didn't spend a single syllable condemning yesterday's events. Instead, you immediately dug your heels in, ready to waste hours arguing about how Americans or anyone else is actually to blame. Go ahead and let the folks over in France know. And if it's even possible, give Mr. Thompson4's wife a call.

So, who is actually to blame here? Is it me, is it America, or is it those folks looking to replicate this exact same scenario over in Europe? It’s like watching a house divided against itself; they are essentially tearing each other apart because one group insists on following the Quran to the letter while the others reject it entirely. And honestly, tell me—who actually comes out on top in a conflict like that? Is it the moderates or the radicals? It’s a bit like watching six different factions of a single organization go to war with one another; why should I lose any sleep over it? All this religious fanaticism we see on the news stems from that one single book, which every person seems to interpret through their own unique lens. No one else is at fault for that.

Here comes the classic playbook. You say one thing regarding Islam after a massacre of over 140 people, and suddenly you’re labeled a bigot who wants to build concentration camps. Immediately, someone brings up Hitler; immediately, you're branded as a hater just because you don't align with the crowd. Let's skip the melodrama and the personal attacks—they really don't hold any water.

I'm genuinely curious when these camps will actually start appearing. I suppose the far-right extremists across the US are already working on it, and you, the saintly Matthew Anderson4, will surely raise your voice to stop such an injustice.

Well, that is certainly twisted, yes. Definitely. But that lunatic acted alone; this wasn't a coordinated strike hitting five locations simultaneously. Secondly, this happened once compared to 10,000 religious attacks. We deal with attacks carried out in the name of Allah every single day, and we have since the very beginning. It seems as though someone is offended by a caricature, others dare to be gay, some dare to believe in Jesus, others offend Muhammad by visiting a theater, and some simply dare to breathe.

Do you truly not understand me, or are you just choosing not to? I am not taking the side of Americans, nor am I defending them. I recognize that they stirred the pot and that this whole situation serves their interests—otherwise, everything would have vanished in three hours—but I don't think we need to spin every terrorist attack into a narrative of "they are oppressed, so America is to blame." That isn't grounded in reality. Their radical beliefs existed long before Americans saw a way to exploit them.

Sure, the whole of Europe is tied to France.

Your issue might not be mine, but I’ve got my own concerns. You can't really know which backwoods corners of the world I visit or why I’m specifically worried—and believe me, there’s a reason for it. Save those "they won't come for us" fairy tales for the politicians in D.C.

So, what you're saying is Islam is this wonderful religion that treats men and women as equals, calls for peace without slaughtering non-believers, embraces homosexuality, and hates pedophilia? Sounds absolutely lovely; let me know where I can sign up.

I have no intention of changing my position.

Just a moment ago, you claimed you were polite to ninety percent of them.

And now, suddenly, they aren't good enough for you. 🙏

Emily Ward3 said:Look, I just laid it out for you: there is a massive distinction between committing a crime for personal gain and committing one in the name of some deity.

It’s like comparing a common thief to a fanatic; I also pointed out the root cause—radical Islam, which is essentially the only true version of it.

No. It is far too easy to just lump everything together under one single umbrella. That is a mistake.

Ethan Cook said:I am completely on board with your take, and I agree with the gentleman who replied to my thread earlier. Naturally, resorting to knives is for cowards, Turks, and Mexicans. We need to wait for the right opening during our next encounter and be significantly sharper than we were back in Malta or here in Athens.

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brightpilot6 said:https://www.facebook.com/tomislav.karamarko/?fref=nf

My uncle and my grandfather planted a deep love for this country right in my heart, so I don't feel the need to go around shouting "America, America" at the top of my lungs.

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The comments underneath are honestly gold.🤣

Most of those comments are rigged. They come from people with skin in the game or just some paid bots running on autopilot.