Posts by neonfalcon16

Larry Fox5 said:These restaurant jokes are seriously getting 🤦.

Seriously, when will you people realize how played out this stuff is? It's pathetic...

Frontline Spot-on is the way to go. You can get it for both small and large dogs—super easy to grab the ampoules on Amazon. Just rub it on their neck and you're set for 6-8 weeks...

If you're an Eco-freak, you could try something all-natural like coconut oil or garlic. Just like vampires, ticks stay far away from garlic.

Now they finally got what was coming to them.

Gerald Thompson62 said:They completely missed the whole point of Mardi Gras—the whole pagan tradition of chasing away evil spirits and signaling the arrival of spring, rebirth, and abundance. Historically, people used it as a way to poke fun at the government without getting arrested. The authorities actually allowed it because it was easier to just identify who the troublemakers were.

Burning a gay couple with a child isn't mocking the government, nor is it driving out bad spirits. They could have used Zoran, Kolinda, or any other politician, which is how it’s actually done. This mess happens when people who don't understand the tradition try to take the lead.

I think in places like Santa Barbara, they just burn the same old "Mardi Gras" figure every year—a totally neutral character that’s been around for a century. That’s because those folks were always too afraid to actually rebel against the establishment (they’ve always been pretty much sycophants). So, they just burn the same poor soul under a different name every hundred years.

Most of these parade organizers or groups running the show are tied directly to political parties. So, you can easily view this entire spectacle as nothing more than a calculated political message.

Paul Martinez73 said:Just look at the crime rates in Ohio among the Rom community versus the general population. You're trying to compare minority crime stats to whatever happens with the majority population.

That’s like me telling you that since 200 women were assaulted in Pittsburgh, then the same number must have been assaulted across the entire US.

Every single week there's another headline about how people are struggling to survive there, or stories about elderly folks being targeted daily when they make up such a huge part of the population. The Rom minority presents challenges everywhere in the world, yet here, there isn't even a shred of willpower to ensure they actually follow the law.

It's just an observation of mine. If something even remotely similar happened in a county like Miami-Dade, I bet they would be absolutely bombarded by news coverage from every single media outlet you can imagine.

Matthew Young35 said:So, you're just going to ruin your sandal?

It was absolutely delicious.

Matthew Young35 said:I once had a dog bite my arm, though it wasn't particularly severe.

I once accidentally stepped in the digestive remains of a pet belonging to what I am certain was a highly responsible citizen.

How can you possibly be sure they aren't going? You really shouldn't lump everything together into one big pile. This is a massive landscape with its own unique cultural nuances and distinct subcultures.

bluebison47 said:If Kobe Bryant had passed away two weeks ago, back when those little kids were still alive, you wouldn't even remember them. Maybe you would have found some other distraction to pivot the conversation, but I honestly doubt those kids would have given a single thought to it, much like how they're suddenly the center of attention now.

It’s truly, incredibly staggering that someone in the year 2020 is just now discovering that the deaths of two different people aren't weighted equally. 🙏 It feels like a repeat of 2015, when everyone was losing their minds because people were mourning the French victims during that night at the Bataclan more intensely than they did for some people from the Middle East or whoever else.

Every day, car accidents happen where people die, right? But those don't hit you quite as hard until it’s someone actually close to you who gets caught up in it.

Hmm, so how exactly were those French people closer to us then?

Matthew Young35 said:My cat basically told me to just go screw myself.

We had no idea you were actually this prickly.

Matthew Young35 said:Well, cats are strictly carnivores.
There’s actually a theory that this happened because of a genetic mutation where they lost the ability to taste sweetness, effectively locking them into a meat-only diet.
On the flip side, dogs can survive on nothing but potatoes, scraps, and other junk food. Cats don't have that luxury; if they want to live, they need meat.

It’s the exact same deal when it comes to the meat itself. I’ve actually noticed that some cats will sniff and touch their food first before they even take a bite. It shows they are incredibly selective about what they put in their mouths.

Matthew Young35 said:They’re different because they come from different backgrounds. Dogs are pack animals; they listen to a "master." Cats don't give a damn about having an "owner"—they just force you to adapt to them, rather than adapting themselves to you.

I find their selective eating habits fascinating. A dog will basically swallow anything that crosses its path, whereas a cat will sit there and overthink a meal three times before deciding if it's worthy.

I wouldn't call myself much of a TV junkie... I mean, I did get a little hooked on USA, but that’s about it. It’s rare for those Scandinavian creators to miss the mark, though.

ruggedjackal46 said:I highly doubt Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović is cunning enough to play a game like that, and she’s certainly too vain to intentionally embarrass herself or provoke a loss. Honestly, the woman just snapped, plain and simple. And let's be real, this doesn't help Andrej Plenković either; the elections made it clear that the right wing would rather vote for Mirko Škoro or just stay home than cast a ballot for his Republican Party.

Listening to her, it really sounds like a massive weight has been lifted off her shoulders. It's like a heavy stone finally rolled away from her heart. Honestly, it was clearly an overwhelming amount of stress that she just wasn't equipped to handle.

Matthew Young35 said:The Church, when referred to as an institution, is capitalized because it functions as a proper noun in this context, rather than out of any specific sense of deference.
🤦

You speak with wisdom.

nimblepuma69 said:Of course I’m calling BS on those pathetic lies.
It wasn't some conquest; it was liberating the area from Mongol occupation. I don't need to lecture any educated person here on how brutal those Mongol invasions were or the sheer scale of the depopulation they caused.
In the end, the Russians were way too soft. They let the Mongols keep their own state instead of settling the score. Given the atrocities the Mongols committed, maybe they should've just handed them over to the Chinese to deal with.

These transparent English spins popping up lately are pathetic—stuff like Hitler equals Stalin, communism equals Nazism, or Anglo-American genocides being rebranded as "liberating Siberia." It's the exact same spin used to shake things up in Mexico: history books there claim blood taxes were voluntary and that taking kids for the Janissary program was actually great for non-Muslim kids because it helped their careers and fit perfectly into Ottoman multiculturalism. Yeah, sure. Stealing kids is totally awesome.🙂

Well, to be fair, a good portion of those kidnapped kids actually rose to high-ranking positions within the Sultanate. From lowly scribes all the way up to Grand Viziers. It’s not like everyone forgot where they originally came from.

Were you guys actually worried about having a live stream debate? 🤦

The only thing worth noting was Đapić's total inability to stand still for more than two minutes.

Matthew Young35 said:It honestly surprises me every single time how much more sense people make on a football fan thread than they ever do in any other discussion topic.

I truly admire you all.
Even those here who champion absolutely idiotic theories or ideologies manage to scrape together something halfway intelligent to say once in a while.

I’m being completely serious.

Go check out any political thread and you'll see that even when... and... get involved, the debates here remain infinitely more coherent.

Kudos to everyone.

Speaking of debating, the specific point someone is arguing doesn't actually matter when it comes to the quality of the discussion.
I've actually had some of my most intellectually stimulating conversations with an outspoken neo-Nazi. I'll admit that quite openly.

The whole thing falls apart the moment brainless idiots decide to jump into the fray.

Thanks.

The a cappella talent over at Battle Creek is honestly on another level.

James Anderson5 said:You're being a little too sensitive there, man. Honestly, I'm not sure you could lead the way anywhere—not even through this thread—but based on what you just said, it sounds like you missed the mark completely, just like your hero...

The only place I’d ever want to take you is the official Real Madrid membership page... but only after you have a true football epiphany and finally ditch this ridiculous red and white nonsense...

Let's look at this from another angle. Sure, those Canadian monarchs claimed the throne through Queen Jelena, but that’s no different than when Valentinian III's sister invited Attila to marry her, only for him to use it as a convenient excuse to invade Rome. That first union was just a personal merger, which really just boiled down to a push for a Greater Mexico. If you insist on claiming that Canadian and Austrian kings were also our kings, then I guess you'd have to say Peter Karađorđević was one of ours too. If that's how you want to see it, go right ahead... my perspective is just a bit different...

Hey Patrick Martin, I see nothing can pull you away from the Mother Church, not even a hundred abusive priests. Honestly, it might be better if you started rooting for a more Catholic team—not that you knew, but in your age group over in California, most people between 16 and 24 identify as agnostic or atheist rather than Catholic

Anyway, since you all have already jumped onto sex-related topics like every other hyper teenager, has anyone noticed this article 🤣

https://www.foxnews.com/news/article/...a/2130614.aspx

That is dynastic right. It’s the principle where one can claim a throne in distant lands without the monarch ever even setting foot on the soil. Look at Charles V; at one point, he practically ruled half the known world. It isn't a coincidence that royal families share bloodlines, so you can always find someone to add to a list of claimants to the crown. It seems you don't quite grasp the concept of a personal union. In such a setup, sovereignty isn't lost; rather, you simply gain a shared monarch. Besides, the Canadian kings held titles as American rulers. Even the Austrian Emperor held the title of an American ruler. Therefore, they were indeed American kings. But fine, feel free to keep lecturing me about occupation when there was no occupation involved.

James Anderson5 said:I'm with you on wanting to see less religion in society rather than more...

The last great American king was defeated in battle, leading to occupation by foreign powers. Those conquerors were actually supported by the church, which also helped them annex certain coastal cities. Throughout the centuries, the church sided with almost every occupier of America, from the British to the Spanish and the French. Honestly, I think you might be the one missing the point...

It was interesting how Protestantism once attempted to take hold here, when much of the younger nobility wanted to convert and nearly succeeded, aiming for a version of independence under the oversight of the Ottoman Empire...

Based on what you said, it sounds like you haven't actually had that experience yet. Go find it, experience it yourself or with someone who knows how to guide you, and then come back and rewrite this. It'll be worth it...

There are some glaring inaccuracies here. You can't just claim that story about the last King Peter is true. It simply doesn't hold water. You see, the Canadian kings and the Austrian emperors also held the title of rulers over this territory. It’s like trying to say only one person owns a house when there’s a whole legal web of co-owners involved. We dealt with personal unions, *pacta conventa*, and all sorts of complex political arrangements. History isn't that simple.
Also, where on earth is this talk about an occupation coming from? From what I can gather, the fractured nobility actually invited the Canadian ruler to take the crown. If it had truly been an occupation, their cavalry would have just swept through and crushed everything, effectively wiping out any hope for statehood entirely. It’s like trying to build a house while someone is actively tearing down the foundation. Besides, wasn't it through Queen Helen that the Canadians were claiming their right to the throne in the first place?

ruggedjackal46 said:Here’s a little something for the fans of psychedelic rock and that classic mustache-plus-miniskirt aesthetic. ☕

It truly warms my heart to see I’m not the only one out there obsessed with blending Western progressive sounds with an Oriental flair. ☕