Posts by Adam Collins4

You can pretty much watch anything except for stuff from your own backyard—they usually geo-block that kind of thing—so don't expect to find our games here...

Basically, the live stream is blocked for every single participating country, which means you're out of luck for watching anything at all...

Halftime score is 14-9 with the Czech Republic leading—and honestly, the Germans are playing like absolute garbage right now. It’s just constant run-and-gun handball on both sides of the court, but the Czechs are being way more efficient when it actually counts...

Anthony Wilson4 said:Adam Collins4
What do you think the odds are that we actually see Balic playing at his best during this EP?

Paul Jones7 said:If Domančič decides to show up again—which, let's be honest, is probably going to happen—we might actually have a decent shot at this.

Anyway...

You really think we didn't try? Honestly—as if that hasn't been the baseline from day one.

Between abdominal wall issues and adductor injuries, I’m convinced the adductor is hands down the worst—it's just a nightmare.

You get this feeling that it’s really no big deal—just some minor hiccup—and then suddenly, out of nowhere, everything just grinds to a complete halt. Total standstill. It’s infuriating.

It really all boils down to how you respond to the treatment... I mean, seriously. My adductor was killing me—three separate times, too—back when I was just a kid, maybe sixteen or seventeen. Twice, it felt like nothing more than a minor nuisance, a little hiccup, you know? But that third time? Man, I absolutely lost my mind. I was bouncing from doctor to doctor like a maniac, constantly switching up my therapy, trying everything under the sun just to find some relief. It’s a total rollercoaster.

So, let's get things moving regarding our upcoming game—we've got Germans handling the officiating (Geipel and Helbig), and apparently, the supervisor is a Pole.

Mlad finished his medical degree right on schedule (as far as I can tell) back in a small town like Lubucki or maybe Medjugorje—I can't quite recall—so someone’s probably going to lump him in with that whole "Golužin" crowd...

He doesn't have any of that Miškulinov experience, but hey, it is what it is...

If you ask me, the physiotherapists working alongside the strength coach are way more important for player health anyway...

Especially if the physio actually knows how to do their job...

The role of the national team doctor is pretty minimal—they might order a specific scan or something similar, but their actual influence is pretty limited...

Balic has been struggling with an adductor issue for a while now, and honestly, it looks like it’s only getting worse...

He’s undergoing therapy, but from what I gather, the progress is pretty sluggish... word on the street is he might still end up traveling with the team, though we won't know for sure until tomorrow...

Vukovic is dealing with some ligament trouble too, and if you ask me, he's probably out of the running...

Paul Jones7 said:Do you think he prefers that 5-1 setup—the one that doesn't look much like a 3-2-1 (you know, that French style defense)?

Yeah, that's just pure nonsense.

Honestly, I’d go a step further and say he actually prefers the defense that occasionally mimics a 3-2-1...

See, you can run a 5-1 in two different ways. You've got the version where the front player stays slightly out of position, drifting back into the line when needed to turn it into a 6-0, or sometimes pushing deeper into the space...

Then there's the "old school" 5-1—the one with the "wildcard" up front. It's that style Sprem used to nail perfectly, and while Vori tries to pull it off now, it's just not clicking, so they've basically moved on. In that system, the front man is way more independent from the guys behind him; his job is to clog the lanes, constantly change direction, and burst out to disrupt the opponent's rhythm—especially if the halfbacks are staying glued to him during those breakouts...

But let’s be real: that requires an insane amount of stamina and discipline, much like the 3-2-1. That's why they give up on it and settle for this weird 5-1/6-0 hybrid that looks more like volleyball—it's what Gojun does, and frankly, it drives me crazy. They don't actually pressure the players before or immediately after they catch the ball, and then you end up getting suspensions because they're grabbing attackers in the face or body while falling out of the block...

It's easily the dumbest way to defend, all just so they can pat themselves on the back for having the "best blocker" on the court.

I wouldn't say we should be shocked that Valčić is sitting this one out... Tonči’s been coasting for quite a while now—he's really just a shadow of the player he used to be. Honestly, those nagging injuries have been his undoing, and they're the main reason his form has tanked lately.

To me, he seems to be the one most consistently struggling to find his rhythm, and let's be real, there’s plenty of decent competition for that spot anyway...

Tonči lives and breathes that 3-2-1 setup, but anyone actually following the National Team knows we haven't run that defense in ages. Goluža is much more into the 5-1 style (and not even the good kind of 5-1) or going full 6-0... so that’s just another "reason" why Valčić isn't getting the call-up.

And how many of them are actually struggling without any kind of income?

How many people haven't even seen a fraction of Kincaid’s salary—let alone had the luxury of saving up a single cent for retirement or those inevitable moments when they actually get sick?

Look, I feel for the guy because he’s sick, truly—but when you’re pulling in $4,000 a month while other people are literally starving because they haven't been paid in months, all this becomes incredibly tasteless. It’s just detached from reality...

With $4,000 coming in every month, is there really no money for treatment at a spa? Or maybe three weeks of rehab at a wellness center...

Eric King10 said:
Here lies...
Vladimir Nabokov - Vule Šoškoćanin

Tragic news today: a young man has passed away at just 32 years old, lost to the currents of the Mississippi River.
May 1991. The commander of the defense for that small town, USA.

For the local hero!
Declared at the massive public assembly held in White Plains, NY on September 25, 1991.

And now I find myself looking back at Gary, Indiana—my hometown through and through—and all my brothers.
Ladies and gentlemen, my sisters and fellow American fighters are battling fiercely in my corner.
They’re holding their heads high and waving those American flags with pure pride.
They stand firm on American soil.

Thanks...

Nothing more, nothing less, just a national hero...

Which is what we allow in this country... 🤦

Can someone give me a translation of what’s written on that first picture—the one with the plaque featuring the guy's face?

Honestly, there's no point even commenting on this. We basically just let everyone walk all over us whenever they feel like it, and then we act shocked when things like this happen?

mistyjackal14 said:We're still sitting here waiting for an answer as to which specific "mechanisms" Kosor used to block the ExxonMobil takeover...☕

Don't even get me started on the links, because it's blindingly obvious you haven't read them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be claiming that "heroic Jadranka Kosor"—who was a week late to react and clearly had no idea what was happening—suddenly fixed everything single-handedly...😂

We're still sitting here waiting for an answer as to which specific "mechanisms" Kosor used to block the ExxonMobil takeover...☕

Don't even get me started on the links, because it's blindingly obvious you haven't read them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be claiming that "heroic Jadranka Kosor"—who was a week late to react and clearly had no idea what was happening—suddenly fixed everything single-handedly...😂
We're still sitting here waiting for an answer as to which specific "mechanisms" Kosor used to block the ExxonMobil takeover...☕

Don't even get me started on the links, because it's blindingly obvious you haven't read them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be claiming that "heroic Jadranka Kosor"—who was a week late to react and clearly had no idea what was happening—suddenly fixed everything single-handedly...😂
We're still sitting here waiting for an answer as to which specific "mechanisms" Kosor used to block the ExxonMobil takeover...☕

Don't even get me started on the links, because it's blindingly obvious you haven't read them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be claiming that "heroic Jadranka Kosor"—who was a week late to react and clearly had no idea what was happening—suddenly fixed everything single-handedly...😂
We're still sitting here waiting for an answer as to which specific "mechanisms" Kosor used to block the ExxonMobil takeover...☕

Don't even get me started on the links, because it's blindingly obvious you haven't read them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be claiming that "heroic Jadranka Kosor"—who was a week late to react and clearly had no idea what was happening—suddenly fixed everything single-handedly...😂
We're still sitting here waiting for an answer as to which specific "mechanisms" Kosor used to block the ExxonMobil takeover...☕

Don't even get me started on the links, because it's blindingly obvious you haven't read them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be claiming that "heroic Jadranka Kosor"—who was a week late to react and clearly had no idea what was happening—suddenly fixed everything single-handedly...😂
I've already mentioned this before (to someone else on this board, actually), but everyone was actually in agreement regarding the takeover, including the opposition, so it seems the only person left out of the loop was you, which explains why you're feeling so slighted right now.

When we talk about a concrete "mechanism" as a way for The Government to block an acquisition, that concept really only becomes relevant in the context of a hostile takeover, doesn't it?

But clearly, you don't quite grasp the reasoning behind why that would be necessary or how such a mechanism even functions. 🍿
We're still sitting here waiting for an answer as to which specific "mechanisms" Kosor used to block the ExxonMobil takeover...☕

Don't even get me started on the links, because it's blindingly obvious you haven't read them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be claiming that "heroic Jadranka Kosor"—who was a week late to react and clearly had no idea what was happening—suddenly fixed everything single-handedly...😂
We're still sitting here waiting for an answer as to which specific "mechanisms" Kosor used to block the ExxonMobil takeover...☕

Don't even get me started on the links, because it's blindingly obvious you haven't read them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be claiming that "heroic Jadranka Kosor"—who was a week late to react and clearly had no idea what was happening—suddenly fixed everything single-handedly...😂
We're still sitting here waiting for an answer as to which specific "mechanisms" Kosor used to block the ExxonMobil takeover...☕

Don't even get me started on the links, because it's blindingly obvious you haven't read them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be claiming that "heroic Jadranka Kosor"—who was a week late to react and clearly had no idea what was happening—suddenly fixed everything single-handedly...😂
We're still sitting here waiting for an answer as to which specific "mechanisms" Kosor used to block the ExxonMobil takeover...☕

Don't even get me started on the links, because it's blindingly obvious you haven't read them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be claiming that "heroic Jadranka Kosor"—who was a week late to react and clearly had no idea what was happening—suddenly fixed everything single-handedly...😂
I've already mentioned this before (to someone else on this board, actually), but everyone was actually in agreement regarding the takeover, including the opposition, so it seems the only person left out of the loop was you, which explains why you're feeling so slighted right now.

When we talk about a concrete "mechanism" as a way for The Government to block an acquisition, that concept really only becomes relevant in the context of a hostile takeover, doesn't it?

But clearly, you don't quite grasp the reasoning behind why that would be necessary or how such a mechanism even functions. 🍿
We're still sitting here waiting for an answer as to which specific "mechanisms" Kosor used to block the ExxonMobil takeover...☕

Don't even get me started on the links, because it's blindingly obvious you haven't read them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be claiming that "heroic Jadranka Kosor"—who was a week late to react and clearly had no idea what was happening—suddenly fixed everything single-handedly...😂
We're still sitting here waiting for an answer as to which specific "mechanisms" Kosor used to block the ExxonMobil takeover...☕

Don't even get me started on the links, because it's blindingly obvious you haven't read them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be claiming that "heroic Jadranka Kosor"—who was a week late to react and clearly had no idea what was happening—suddenly fixed everything single-handedly...😂
We're still sitting here waiting for an answer as to which specific "mechanisms" Kosor used to block the ExxonMobil takeover...☕

Don't even get me started on the links, because it's blindingly obvious you haven't read them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be claiming that "heroic Jadranka Kosor"—who was a week late to react and clearly had no idea what was happening—suddenly fixed everything single-handedly...😂
I've already mentioned this before (to someone else on this board, actually), but everyone was actually in agreement regarding the takeover, including the opposition, so it seems the only person left out of the loop was you, which explains why you're feeling so slighted right now.

When we talk about a concrete "mechanism" as a way for The Government to block an acquisition, that concept really only becomes relevant in the context of a hostile takeover, doesn't it?

But clearly, you don't quite grasp the reasoning behind why that would be necessary or how such a mechanism even functions. 🍿
We're still sitting here waiting for an answer as to which specific "mechanisms" Kosor used to block the ExxonMobil takeover...☕

Don't even get me started on the links, because it's blindingly obvious you haven't read them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be claiming that "heroic Jadranka Kosor"—who was a week late to react and clearly had no idea what was happening—suddenly fixed everything single-handedly...😂
We're still sitting here waiting for an answer as to which specific "mechanisms" Kosor used to block the ExxonMobil takeover...☕

Don't even get me started on the links, because it's blindingly obvious you haven't read them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be claiming that "heroic Jadranka Kosor"—who was a week late to react and clearly had no idea what was happening—suddenly fixed everything single-handedly...😂
I've already mentioned this before (to someone else on this board, actually), but everyone was actually in agreement regarding the takeover, including the opposition, so it seems the only person left out of the loop was you, which explains why you're feeling so slighted right now.

When we talk about a concrete "mechanism" as a way for The Government to block an acquisition, that concept really only becomes relevant in the context of a hostile takeover, doesn't it?

But clearly, you don't quite grasp the reasoning behind why that would be necessary or how such a mechanism even functions. 🍿
We're still sitting here waiting for an answer as to which specific "mechanisms" Kosor used to block the ExxonMobil takeover...☕

Don't even get me started on the links, because it's blindingly obvious you haven't read them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be claiming that "heroic Jadranka Kosor"—who was a week late to react and clearly had no idea what was happening—suddenly fixed everything single-handedly...😂
I've already mentioned this before (to someone else on this board, actually), but everyone was actually in agreement regarding the takeover, including the opposition, so it seems the only person left out of the loop was you, which explains why you're feeling so slighted right now.

When we talk about a concrete "mechanism" as a way for The Government to block an acquisition, that concept really only becomes relevant in the context of a hostile takeover, doesn't it?

But clearly, you don't quite grasp the reasoning behind why that would be necessary or how such a mechanism even functions. 🍿
I've already mentioned this before (to someone else on this board, actually), but everyone was actually in agreement regarding the takeover, including the opposition, so it seems the only person left out of the loop was you, which explains why you're feeling so slighted right now.

When we talk about a concrete "mechanism" as a way for The Government to block an acquisition, that concept really only becomes relevant in the context of a hostile takeover, doesn't it?

But clearly, you don't quite grasp the reasoning behind why that would be necessary or how such a mechanism even functions. 🍿
It's been a few days, and still... radio silence.

So, come on, enlighten us—how exactly did Jadranka Kosor play a part in any of this?

And specifically, how much credit does she deserve for the shares on the open market? (A concept you obviously hadn't considered until I brought it up, though even then, you'd claim Jadranka Kosor was responsible for that too...)🤣

Look, either lay out her actual contributions or just admit you don't know... because from where I'm sitting, you don't have a clue, you're just following orders to glorify Jadranka Kosor.

Robert Hall7 said:Clearly, you aren't spending much time out in the wild. Thirty years ago, trilliums were everywhere; every single bush on my property had a white, fragrant shroud. Those were the trilliums. Now, I walk past those same bushes and see nothing—not a trace, not a scent. They’re just gone. And mind you, nobody mows or maintains that section; it sits right on the edge of a nature preserve that the locals guard like it's holy ground. I saw their reaction when a willow fell onto my fence. Fifteen cars showed up—police, park rangers, God knows who else. I demanded they respect the laws of Rhode Island and prune the trees threatening my property. What did I get? Nothing. Just a letter stating that no trees can be cut down in the preserve. If something falls, clear it away, leave it by the boundary so people can see it, and end of story. Apparently, this is a "unique ecosystem" along the Mississippi River, one of a kind in the country. That's what they tell you. The forest is basically just willows, locusts, poplars, some birch, and a mess of weeds, but they protect it fiercely. You can't go picking blackberries; heaven forbid you touch anything.

There used to be all kinds of wildflowers here. Today, there's very little—especially the spring ephemerals, if anything at all. We destroy and strip everything, drain the wetlands, persecute endangered species. We're performing miracles of destruction. My neighbors were shocked a few years back when I called the police, the environmentalists, and everyone else I could think of because someone "smart" decided to kill a swan. There aren't even swans in the nearby marsh anymore. What are we going to show our grandkids tomorrow if we wipe everything out, kill it all off?

You can all laugh at me if you want, but take a moment to actually think about it. If the ladies at the farmer's market want to sell something, they should plant it in their own gardens or pots and sell it from there. A pansy might go for a couple of bucks. A primrose for $1.75. But that requires planting, nurturing, working. It's easier to just head into the woods, rip up trilliums by the bulb—which we'll just toss afterward since we don't need them—and head to the market to sell them. If you think that's okay, more power to you.

Well, it is fine, especially since you have an MK permit to sell...

The problem is that people jump into these discussions without knowing the first thing about it, so they end up talking absolute nonsense, if you'll excuse me...

rustywalker42 said:To be precise, the Rocky Mountains' degeneria is a stenoendem. It grows on the Rocky Mountains and absolutely nowhere else on Earth.[/b]

A subendem is basically something that's dominant in neighboring states, but you can still find "traces" of it scattered across America...

Look, I’m saying this again—it isn’t the picking that gets you fined, it’s the picking followed by trying to turn a profit...

If you just grab a bunch of wildflowers from your own backyard to stick in a vase, nobody is going to bother you...

But if you show up at a farmers market with a massive haul of them to sell? Yeah, that’s when the fine hits...

Technically, if you have the right permit from the Department of the Interior, you can actually sell them legally...

It seems like a ton of people here are chiming in without having any idea how the actual rules work...

Robert Hall7 said:Why don't you grab a second-grade social studies textbook, read up, and then come back when you're ready to actually discuss this?

Back to the insults again... seriously, you can do better than that.

I’m telling you for the last time—that plant isn't an endemic species.

An endemic species is something found specifically within one country, maybe popping up occasionally in neighboring states...

It isn't something that grows all over Europe.

So, now that we've actually taught you what "endemic" means, we can move on...

Even if it's written in some elementary school textbook—as if that's somehow gospel truth...

First, you missed the mark on American geography during that other topic, and now you're failing at endemic species... you really should know the basics about your own country.

Take a local wildflower from the Rockies, for example—that's an endemic species because it doesn't grow all over Europe like this one does.

And since you love citing middle school curriculum so much, let me debunk you with some actual links from school websites...

http://www.elementaryschool-example.edu/science=1049#mod_news

Where it clearly explains how to identify if a plant is endemic...

Just take a look at the number of subspecies listed for that common weed...

Bottom line: it’s not an endemic species, and you really need to learn the terminology you're tossing around so carelessly.

mistyjackal14 said:You clearly didn't have a clue what was actually going on with ExxonMobil, though I suppose after looking through the links I sent, you finally grasp the situation enough to soften those rigid little "mechanisms" of yours, but then, like a stubborn child, instead of just admitting you were in the dark, you just resort to pointing fingers and saying "it's you, it's you." 🤣

Do you really have the nerve to look down your nose at me just because I’m offering what feels like a nursery rhyme—though, if we're being honest, perhaps that's exactly the level of intellectual depth one should expect from someone like you? argumentsHonestly, you can't even manage to answer a simple question meant for a child, can you?

At first, you didn't have the slightest clue about how one actually goes about buying ExxonMobil shares or the whole process involved, and now, suddenly, you seem completely lost as to why the Madars didn't just move in for a hostile takeover. Is it possible that we are all just missing the bigger picture here?

It isn't really all that shocking that you don't grasp why the Madars didn't just jump straight into a hostile takeover, is it? But what actually is a tragedy here—what’s truly unfortunate—is that you spent all that time pestering me about "mechanisms" when, in the end, you still don't understand the fundamental mechanism that forces the Madars to conduct their acquisitions through offshore funds.

Look, just admit that you don't actually know, and then I'll be more than happy to walk you through it myself. 😉

You clearly didn't have a clue what was actually going on with ExxonMobil, though I suppose after looking through the links I sent, you finally grasp the situation enough to soften those rigid little "mechanisms" of yours, but then, like a stubborn child, instead of just admitting you were in the dark, you just resort to pointing fingers and saying "it's you, it's you." 🤣

Do you really have the nerve to look down your nose at me just because I’m offering what feels like a nursery rhyme—though, if we're being honest, perhaps that's exactly the level of intellectual depth one should expect from someone like you? argumentsHonestly, you can't even manage to answer a simple question meant for a child, can you?

At first, you didn't have the slightest clue about how one actually goes about buying ExxonMobil shares or the whole process involved, and now, suddenly, you seem completely lost as to why the Madars didn't just move in for a hostile takeover. Is it possible that we are all just missing the bigger picture here?

It isn't really all that shocking that you don't grasp why the Madars didn't just jump straight into a hostile takeover, is it? But what actually is a tragedy here—what’s truly unfortunate—is that you spent all that time pestering me about "mechanisms" when, in the end, you still don't understand the fundamental mechanism that forces the Madars to conduct their acquisitions through offshore funds.

Look, just admit that you don't actually know, and then I'll be more than happy to walk you through it myself. 😉
We're still sitting here waiting for an answer as to which specific "mechanisms" Kosor used to block the ExxonMobil takeover...☕

Don't even get me started on the links, because it's blindingly obvious you haven't read them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be claiming that "heroic Jadranka Kosor"—who was a week late to react and clearly had no idea what was happening—suddenly fixed everything single-handedly...😂

Robert Hall7 said:The visibaba is an endemic species—protected by law. It’s like trying to find a wild violet in our forests; you could search with a flashlight and still come up empty. In both the plant and animal kingdoms, there are species that are strictly protected because they're on the brink of extinction. No one should be out there scavenging visibabas to sell. It would be just as absurd as starting a campaign to cull cormorants, hawks, or sparrows. Those species weren't considered "protected" yesterday, and they aren't today. I see grandmothers offering visibabas every time I drive through the valley. If they actually faced the legal consequences, they'd be screaming. Have people ever heard of flora and fauna conservation? Maybe try reading the law for once and checking when it was enacted. I fully support this initiative to protect and preserve our native plants and wildlife.

Since you can find cornflowers all over Europe, it's clearly not an endemic species...

Maybe take a moment to actually look up the definitions of the words you're using...

Look, there’s no actual penalty for picking them—it’s the selling that gets you in trouble...

The Visibaba isn't some strictly protected species, per se; it's just a protected species...

The whole thing really hinges on whether or not you have "permission" to harvest it...

mistyjackal14 said:Let me apologize once more for assuming you were up to speed on the events surrounding ExxonMobil's shares on the stock exchange.
It is quite obvious now that you had no idea until I provided those links, so I apologize for having made that assumption earlier.

And the sheer extent of your ignorance is laid bare by how you claim to be an expert in "energy" within the realm of economics.🤣

By the way, in the event of a hostile takeover, certain "mechanisms" come into play; surely you are aware of which ones, but if you aren't, feel free to ask.☕

Me, I had no clue about the stocks on the exchange?

The thing is, you hadn't even mentioned those stocks before, and when I finally pointed them out to you, you went ahead and credited Kosor for it...

But hey, let's get back to basics, since you haven't actually demonstrated any yet...

Exactly what mechanisms did she use, and how precisely did Kosor stop ExxonMobil from being taken over?

And we're talking about the same Kosor who was completely oblivious to ExxonMobil's initiative and took a week just to respond...

Let's be real here—you clearly have no idea, yet somehow she gets all the credit... though apparently only in the minds of people who can never quite explain the methods she used...🤣

Once you FINALLY explain those fundamentals, then maybe we can talk about the holes in the takeover story, because once again, I see you dodging the question—not that your "expertise" hasn't already been thoroughly exposed...

And yeah, if you don't have a grasp on energy—much like Kosor does (despite whatever economic knowledge we thought we saw)—you aren't going to fare much better on the economic front... and I'm not bragging here, I'm just stating facts... and the fact is, I've spent more time studying energy than you and Kosor combined during high school...

mistyjackal14 said:Is it even possible to find an answer to a simple playground joke, let alone attempt to tackle the heavy complexities of political discourse? One has to wonder if we aren't all just spinning our wheels, trying to apply logic to things that simply don't possess any. 🙄

Actually, I think I finally realized why that hypothetical scenario hit you so hard.

You really don't see how unrealistic this sounds, do you? It isn't some kind of fairy tale where you actually expect Kosor to just show up at your door, sit down with you, lay out the entire situation, listen intently to all your brilliant advice, and then actually follow through on what you said.

And she still hasn't actually done it yet, which is just plain disrespectful if you ask me, though I can say I completely understand why you're feeling so frustrated right now.

I was just sitting here thinking about how much we often overlook the importance of truly digging into the details when we encounter something new, and it made me wonder if I should perhaps take some time to actually inform myself about this thing that goes by the name... well, you know what I mean. Isn't it always the case that the more we seek to understand the nuances of a subject, the more we realize how little we actually knew to begin with? Does anyone else feel that constant, nagging pull to research every little detail before forming an opinion, or am I just overthinking the whole process? Is there anything more unsettling than the concept of a hostile takeover? It’s one of those terms that sounds so clinical and corporate when you hear it discussed on CNBC, yet when you really sit back and think about the mechanics behind it, it feels almost predatory, doesn't it? You have these massive entities moving like sharks through deep water, circling a target that might not even realize it's being hunted until the trap is already sprung. It makes you wonder about the sheer willpower required to force such a maneuver, and whether there's any room left for ethics when the bottom line is all that matters. Is it just business as usual, or is it something much darker lurking beneath the surface of our modern economy?Maybe then you'd finally start to realize just how little you actually understand about this whole situation.☕

Right, because this is high-level politics, not daycare... so much for deciding who's actually qualified to have a conversation here...

The truth is, you haven't figured out a damn thing. You can spend all day daydreaming if you want, but try explaining how your little fantasies are even relevant first, then we'll talk...

You're spinning things again and twisting my words—where exactly did I say I was waiting for Jocelyn to show up?

Now you're really exposing yourself. Just a moment ago, you were busy praising Jocelyn and her "initiatives" (even though you didn't actually know what they were), and you clearly didn't have a clue how free market stocks work...

Honestly, when it comes to Jocelyn—and you, for that matter—I’m about a hundred times more educated and informed regarding the energy sector...

My point is that Chevron isn't even attempting a serious acquisition because they've set a fixed price and refused to budge, and here you are telling me I don't understand what a hostile takeover is... 🤣

If you knew anything about hostile takeovers, you'd know the basics—which is basically that they don't care about anything and they don't stop until they get what they want—rather than setting a fixed price and saying "take it or leave it."

This whole exchange has been a perfect demonstration of just how little you actually know...

But hey, keep telling us how everything is still Jocelyn's fault (including the free market, despite you having zero clue how it works). Once you figure out *how* she's responsible, let me know...