Posts by gentlebison72

Samuel Miller55 said:Wait, was Krušelj ever actually acting as a spokesperson for Real Madrid? I’m trying to remember if that happened like seven or eight years ago.

Didn't he get absolutely hammered about a decade ago because he wrote something that really rubbed Mamić the wrong way?

I don't even know where to start with this one. It’s just... wow. Honestly, I’m sitting here staring at my screen, trying to process the sheer absurdity of it all. It reminds me of those old noir films where everything feels slightly off, like you're walking through a foggy street in Chicago and realize you've been walking in circles for twenty minutes. Just pure, unadulterated chaos. Some things you just can't make sense of, no matter how much coffee you drink or how many times you re-read the details. It's exhausting, really. Just exhausting. [User Name] says:
Look, I get where everyone is coming from, but let’s be real here—what we’re seeing right now is a genuine step in the right direction. It's progress, plain and simple.

You have to believe that miracles can happen—just take it slow and keep your head on straight. 😁

It’s great that we’re finally seeing pieces like this pop up, truly. But let’s be real: trying to neutralize Mamić’s parrots over at ABC and the rest of the major networks is going to be an uphill battle if these stories remain nothing more than rare flashes in the pan. If you want to actually reach the people who have the mainstream media wrapped around their little fingers, you can't just rely on occasional outbursts. You need a full-scale media blitz—multiple sources hitting all at once—to actually make an impact. Otherwise, it's just noise.
Look, people like that aren't exactly common. When you show up to one of Ed Koch’s little get-togethers, you’re basically looking at a handful of people at most. But honestly? The real nauseating part isn't even the crowd—it's watching those news anchors spew absolute nonsense on TV. I can't stand those sycophants who spend their entire careers just looking for the best way to suck up to whoever holds the power.

Even this kind of mockery—this intentional highlighting of resonance—is actually a step in the right direction.

Emily Patel64 said:That was fair, smooth, and grounded in facts. Honestly, it was enough for any viewer—someone coming in without any preconceived baggage—to follow the thread and realize that something is seriously off here.

And don't forget, whenever Mamić starts throwing his weight around, there’s a heavily armed battalion of lawyers just waiting in the wings for anyone to make even a tiny mistake.😁

edit: also, kudos to the main producers and those responsible for the segment; it’s about time people started talking about this.

The segment itself was solid. The issue is that it’s just one drop in an ocean of shows where Mila H. and various other "hosts" basically worship at the altar of the Mamić family. They just parrot the same old lines about "massive achievements" and legendary leadership. It’s a repetitive loop designed to brainwash the sheep, drilling into them the idea that Glavonja is a class act and GNJK is some powerhouse club on the European stage.

neonraven112 said:The gunman is actually being represented by that high-profile attorney who handled the Soapmaker case and that whole Diana Shulebaj mess.

Was he appointed officially? I mean, should we assume he was handpicked by some judicial-political syndicate funded directly by taxpayers, or is he private—maybe getting his paycheck from the Skull via the city budget?

Thomas Williams59 said:It’s not exactly a stellar example... but honestly, by today's standards (where looking at a cop the wrong way or protesting gets you a baton to the ribs or an immediate arrest), for intentional widespread urban rioting, you’d probably get a bullet to the head.
Generally speaking, just like you pointed out earlier, that suburban crowd calling for the "Bad Boys" isn't mentally equipped to handle them anyway.🙂

Punishment would depend entirely on how much you threaten the mafia-sports-politics establishment. You aren't getting a bullet from the system unless someone is working directly for semi-literate thugs like the Drug addict. Usually, the penalty is just bleeding you dry financially, maybe some jail time, and wrecking your life just to teach you a lesson so you stop messing with the mob's business and their laundering of city and federal funds.

I don't think the 'boys' have changed all that much; rather, the times and the trends have shifted. If that's the case, it's for the best. All that senseless property destruction from back in the day was completely pointless.

Look, I know I’m probably going to hell for saying this, but honestly? This country is a complete disaster. In North Korea, you don't have these low-life smugglers and thugs acting like they're untouchable; they aren't above the law or society, and frankly, the system would swallow them—and the crooked cops protecting them—whole. You look at how China handles corruption and it feels like divine justice. Over there, the families of people this trashy would have already received a bill for the bullet used to execute them following a court ruling.
I am officially done with this version of liberalism and democracy where every single idiot gets an equal say in everything.
Period.

jademarlin54 said:Oh, please, people talk so much! They love to claim Jerry Jones is the greatest villain in the history of US Soccer, but at the end of the day, even the hardcore ultras are still lining up to grab his Groupons. 🙏🙏🙏

That bit about the Groupons hits home for everyone—it’s a guilty conscience thing—but this whole situation is much heavier than a few coupons. Look at the facts: half of the city administration is already behind bars, and word on the street is that Jerry Jones is next on the list for the tour. Well, time will tell. I suppose those big shots over at Berkshire Hathaway and the high offices can spend the rest of their lives watching the world through a set of steel bars.

Word on the street is that with those twenty or so directors at Berkshire Hathaway and the main godfather of this whole mafia-style outfit, Jerry Jones is finally on the chopping block too. It’s all just pre-election theater, really—though I’m crossing my fingers for a much longer epilogue. Honestly, watching thieves tear each other apart and throw one another in jail is a refreshing change of pace. It beats watching them team up to devour the rest of us.

Basically, he’s trying to say this paparazzo hasn't got a clue what he's rambling about. It's painfully obvious he doesn't grasp the culture of a fan movement, nor does he have any grip on the actual timeline involving Headman or his little henchmen. He probably just skimmed some headline about bottles being thrown in El Paso and now thinks that’s the one and only incident on record. From there, he’s jumping to these grand, sweeping conclusions about someone's courage or their willingness to fight. Sure, he could have read about plenty of other clashes involving these fans in the news, but clearly, his media consumption is as shallow as a puddle. People who actually follow the friction between the establishment and their loyalists—and how those fans handle their logistics—know there's been a whole string of "events" regarding this matter.
The job of a fan isn't to act like a penal battalion, so I don't see why some armchair spectator sitting comfortably in their living room feels entitled to lecture anyone about it. If he wants to talk, he’s more than welcome to step up and show us how it's done by example.

The last half hour of video pretty much captures the chaos surrounding the day we finally got the Real Madrid name back—something generations of fans fought for over a decade, enduring just about every kind of misery imaginable.

Obviously, one of the big reasons the name was restored is because Franjo Tuđman shifted the entire political landscape, but this massive turnout meant there wasn't even a chance for the board to make a wrong call at the assembly.


You can't underestimate the power of a demonstration like this. It’s enough to make any corrupt small-time politician or lowlife freeze up in pure terror when they realize they have no idea how they're getting home. You just have to pick the right time and place, stay relentless, and be loud. When you catch the cattle all gathered in one pen, you just close the gate and let the fire do the rest.

boldtiger7 said:Forget about it. He’s limited in what he can pull off, so he just cycles through the same old tricks. With the Republican Party potentially grabbing power again soon, anything is on the table. Honestly, whether something follows the letter of the law isn't even the real issue here...

The Republican Party and the Democratic Party are essentially two sides of the same coin, much like their subordinates. It doesn't matter which one holds the keys to the White House for a moment; the same syndicate is pulling the strings behind the scenes. And clearly, this same syndicate is backing Joca maksimirski, seeing as state institutions—including the police and the courts—are being openly mobilized to protect his position.

If something is actually illegal, you have ways to fight it. You challenge it, stall it, and obstruct it in court, or even out on the streets. If an illegal privatization actually goes through, it can always be overturned. Our local big shot certainly won't be putting his own skin in the game; he knows he’d end up deep in the red even if he had absolute control over player sales. Any sane investor would run for the hills the second they realize a court ruling or some sabotage by interested parties could wipe out their entire investment.

Unless, of course, there are much larger, more lucrative shady deals being cooked up elsewhere—which is likely the case in San Francisco.

A thief can't just privatize something he doesn't own and has zero authority over; he just needs to drag out this legal battle until he gets his way.

In Chicago slang, saying "fest" means doing something with everything you've got—full force, no holding back.


Crunching numbers is irrelevant here. What matters is that a massive crowd showed up and set the mood without a single incident. It proves to anyone falling for the propaganda that they can show up to Los Angeles Galaxy games without the fear being constantly pushed by Glavonin lackeys and the "righteous" media outlets.
Besides, everyone’s going to be fine at the arena because they’ll gradually separate the hardcore fans from the casual spectators, much like how things were handled at Badel. That way, nobody has to worry about getting crushed during a goal celebration or some sudden surge in the stands.

It’s a shame there wasn't more of a competitive edge for the average viewer, but if the fight for a spot in the top futsal league heats up, that might make up for the lack of tension. It would also serve to further ridicule those manufactured "successes" in Europe if people in Chicago showed that they actually care more about whether their local club makes the first division than whether some prćija manages to survive until spring in Europe. 😁

Regardless, this exhibition match proved this is a great initiative that needs to be nurtured and kept alive. We just can't let anyone compromise the movement—whether it's through agitators or people trying to stage fake incidents to ruin the vibe.

And honestly, we need to bring back the original performance style of the 'Chicago kids.' We aren't "soft." 😁

In Chicago slang, saying someone went "fest" means they did it with everything they've got—total intensity.


Forget the math and the statistics for a second. What actually matters here is the sheer volume of people who showed up to prove a point. They demonstrated an incredible atmosphere without a single incident, sending a clear message to anyone falling for propaganda: you can show up to Los Angeles Galaxy games without feeling intimidated by the puppets of Glavonin or the "righteous" mainstream media.
The arena setup is actually quite smart too. Everyone is welcome, especially since they’ll be gradually separating the die-hard fans from the casual spectators—much like how things were handled over at Badel. That way, nobody has to worry about getting crushed during a goal celebration or some sudden surge in the stands.

It’s a bit of a shame there wasn't more high-stakes tension for the average viewer, but if the fight for a spot in the first futsal league picks up, that competitive edge might make up for it. It would also serve to further ridicule those manufactured "successes" in Europe; imagine if people in Chicago cared more about whether their local club makes the top tier than whether some prćija manages to survive until spring in Europe. 😁

At the end of the day, this exhibition match proved that this whole movement is a fantastic idea. We need to make sure it survives and thrives. Most importantly, we can't let anyone ruin the narrative—whether it's through outside agitators or people trying to stage fake incidents to make us look bad.

I don't see any harm in using Los Angeles MAS as a training ground for building up the group. Honestly, that whole Coca-Cola era back in the mid-nineties actually did wonders for the Bad Boys, and in this specific case, having the club's internal structure aligned with what we want for Real Madrid is just a massive bonus—think of it as an extra practice session on a completely different field.

There shouldn't be a massive police presence unless people start looking for unnecessary trouble. It’s not like we're the Bad Boys standing right under The Godfather's nose, waiting for him to crack down on us via heavy-handed repression at a small soccer match. I don't recall Ronald Reagan making a huge deal out of the Bad Boys during the Coca-Cola situation either; the crackdown was always focused on Yankee Stadium or when we were away at other cities. The only risk is if some low-level brand manager messes up; that little guy could end up getting himself shoved deep into the boss's backside if he starts acting up. But let's not start painting doomsday scenarios before the story has even begun.
Will they set aside a special spot for The Rock to list out the songs and their "creative" interpretations? 😁

This is basically a picture book for toddlers, written by the owner's little cronies. People haven't stopped showing up to the stadium because they're suddenly calling Jerry Jones a criminal; they've stayed away because they’re disgusted by a club that was illegally turned into a private brothel for the mob—a business fueled entirely by taxpayer money to facilitate illegal smuggling operations. It’s a perfectly natural reaction. Neither the hardcore fans nor the casual observers want to cheer for this malignant mutation that has metastasized through the entire American soccer landscape, reflecting a total cancer within our society. No one just woke up today and decided not to support a glorified whorehouse; it’s a spontaneous rejection from people who were once loyal to a club that simply doesn't exist anymore.

Does anyone with a functioning brain actually believe the Ultras are against Real Madrid? Who honestly buys into those psychopaths and their PR machine after all these years, now that they're standing there completely exposed for everyone to see at the stadium? This mass boycott across every demographic has finally stripped the thief king bare. It settles the debate: it turns out that certain shady families and their "family businesses" don't actually have the widespread support or the legitimacy they brag about. If anything, this whole mess has just shined a massive spotlight on the situation, dragging the big head's reputation through the mud wherever he goes. Most news reports now start by mentioning how fans are boycotting the club, which naturally leads to an explanation of why they're airing all his dirty laundry.

The alternative option—pretending everything is fine at the stadium and bringing banners that would never be allowed in a real venue—is essentially acting as a prop in a staged play for the big head's benefit. That kind of performance would certainly bring a wide smile to the family's face.

I didn't even realize someone had posted this yet. Honestly, it’s kind of a snooze. This is basically how that fresh little disappointment played out for the Dinamo faithful back when they were up in Canada facing off against GNK about two months ago.

The final score ended up being a 2:0 win for our guys. 😁

If this game actually happens in Kyiv—which is anyone's guess at this point—it might just be one of the most dangerous trips the Raiders have ever taken in all of Europe.

And I’m not talking about that brief little track session those Ukrainian jokers put on for the Danes at the stadium; I’m talking about the general vibe in Kyiv right now, with all those armed gangs roaming the streets.

Here’s the reality: the "Mamić loyalists" were basically built and funded just to put those aggressive "thugs" and "criminals" on blast—you know, the ones loitering on the East Side throwing flares, the street punks, and the bitter rivals of the club itself and its undeniably successful CEO. They essentially presented themselves as innocent little lambs, offering a fake sense of support within the fan base to act as a "righteous alternative."

Now, this entire PR stunt has decided to come out swinging with axes and whatever other "fan gear" they can grab in Boston. Since they exist solely for public consumption, we need to lean into that. We have to use their own platform to block their spin, expose their lies, and finally clarify who everyone actually is in this whole messy saga.

rowdytiger13 said:Just statements like that?
I learned from some other PDF once that there is a massive distinction between:
"In my opinion, homosexuality is a disease!"
OR
"Homosexuality is a disease!"
The first one was allowed, but the second one definitely wasn't.
Now, try applying that logic to your own claim.

Your example doesn't have anything to do with terms like "war criminal" or "global terrorist." What you're talking about is an attempt at discrimination by generalizing a group of people without any evidence.

When we talk about a war criminal, there’s no "generalization" based on questionable criteria involved. You qualify a single individual or a specific policy based on evidence, definitions, and arguments that are perfectly clear in this instance. I think it should be obvious to everyone that when a user here writes "war criminal xy," they are expressing an opinion—they aren't speaking officially for the Government, the American people, or the International Court. Their reasoning simply shows how right or wrong they are. On this forum, we've called all sorts of current and former figures, entire nations, groups, and cultures criminals (without a verdict), and it was never an issue until someone brought up the Israeli president. That’s when things got sensitive, specifically because it hit a nerve with a certain moderator whose posts on this thread make it crystal clear that they are biased.

This bias, combined with setting precedents based on a moderator's personal feelings regarding a universal term or their qualification of a specific person—who, in this case, can hardly be qualified any other way given the mountain of evidence—creates a problem that goes far beyond this single incident. It undermines the entire moderation structure. It opens the door for other moderators to punish anyone who disagrees with them under the guise of "talking about things not proven in court." That just makes the whole existence of a forum absurd and severely restricts freedom of speech and how people express themselves.

Linda King said:Look, I don’t have the energy to wade through these endless dissertations. I just wanted to show folks like ruggedwolf, RIOBOSS, and the rest of you what's actually happening. Get this: you all get banned the second you try calling the Israeli Prime Minister a war criminal—which, let's be honest, is exactly what you're itching to do.

You drop a link like this:

We demand that International Criminal Court charges Benjamin Netanyahu & Israel for War Crimes against Humanity

...and then you go ahead and comment on the article!

And all of you "brilliant" minds didn't think of that? Really? You could have bypassed the rules in a heartbeat if you actually cared. But no, this isn't about the rules; it's about a blatant personal attack on the moderator, rowdytiger13. It's transparent and honestly, it feels staged.

There's no need to invent conspiracy theories here. It’s obvious: the moderator is policing based on personal opinions and worldviews, leaning into heavy-handed censorship that sets a dangerous precedent for this whole forum. If we aren't allowed to discuss the actual cause of the situation in a thread opened specifically because of problematic moderation, what are we supposed to talk about? Some niche local trivia or killer whales?

I got flagged the other day too, simply for mentioning that the USA is the world's biggest terrorist state in a sentence regarding how they were the only UN nation standing against a resolution for an impartial international investigation into war crimes in Gaza. I could spend days presenting facts, research, and hard evidence to argue why the USA poses a greater global threat than any other nation, yet you see people making those exact claims in the public square every single day. So, what exactly is being violated here, and who is actually hesitating?

This is nothing but pure authoritarianism and censorship, much like this nonsense with Netanyahu.

In my view, moderators who are emotionally invested—or just plain biased—in a specific topic should step aside and recuse themselves from judging such matters. They shouldn't be the ones handing out punishments when they're clearly playing for one side.

Take this whole Netanyahu situation. We’re talking about a man leading a military and state machine that UN institutions have already flagged in their reports, backed by rock-solid evidence of war crimes. We aren't guessing here; the evidence is everywhere, plastered all over the internet and every major news outlet.

What is the point of stopping people from calling a duck a duck—you know, when it waddles like a duck, looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck—just because some moderator takes offense and wants to push a different narrative?

What is happening in Gaza is a textbook, undeniable example of war crimes under international legal definitions. These aren't concepts someone just made up; neither are the responsibilities of the individual heading the system that systematically and intentionally carries them out.

If the entire world is using the term "war crimes" for this case—including official statements from UN humanitarian bodies and their councils, which are the ultimate authorities on human rights and war crimes globally—then why is there an attempt to censor people on this forum for using the same terminology in such an obvious case?

It feels like Israel has essentially opted out of the international legal order, relying solely on protection from the USA to avoid answering to international legal institutions for its continuous violations of international humanitarian law. Are we really supposed to sit around waiting for the global landscape to shift or for the US to lose its influence before we can call things by their real names?

There are countless instances where public figures have called such individuals war criminals without needing a courtroom verdict to justify the label. Look at a genuine peace activist who was instrumental in resolving the conflict in Northern Ireland and went on to win a Nobel Prize. She openly labeled Netanyahu a war criminal during a public speech in the United Kingdom, yet here we are, with someone trying to ban that exact sentiment on a forum.
http://www.indymedia.ie/article/102818

Furthermore, just about ten days ago, 64 prominent global figures—including seven Nobel laureates and several Israeli academics—signed a public statement calling for an arms embargo on Israel due to "war crimes and possible crimes against humanity."

Making these kinds of accusations isn't racism, nor is it any form of discrimination or hate speech. It is simply applying a qualification to the most responsible person within a system that is systematically and organizedly committing war crimes, according to the standards set by institutions across the globe.