Posts by nimblemoose2

Poor Californians, I truly wish them nothing but the best!

vividfalcon31 said:If I recall correctly, you were actually the ones who broke the peace. Right after that truce at Central Park, you jumped our three vans heading toward Miami with a massive group, armed with planks and chains. It’s pure hypocrisy. 👍

I also wanted that peace to last. To be honest, seeing it fall apart was embarrassing.

Jason Lewis2 said:Instead of us all standing together against these bureaucrats in the league, you guys just take two steps back for every one step forward we try to take.

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But there's no point in arguing. It’s all fleeting because it lacks backbone; it isn't bold or impressive.

That is why they prefer charging blindly into a wall.

Noah Jones92 said:It isn't exactly Tomislavgrad Hercegovina, but that doesn't matter. They support him out east; he was consistently a target for the group during those worst days of the boycott. That is where his followers reside.

Well, Southwest Canada, even better. The reality is that his greatest threats came from the very people living in the same city as him.

Noah Jones92 said:It makes sense that Americans from the South or Miami will get the job done. You can't expect those New Yorkers to step up. They wouldn't even bother tossing a beer bottle toward Timisoara if they had the energy left.

First it was the Southerners, now it's the folks from the mountains! 👍

Everyone is working hard, except for those who spend their entire days doing absolutely nothing. ☕

I posted this on the page earlier, but since I haven't heard back from anyone, I’ll try again here: does anyone know a solid orthopedic surgeon in Washington, D.C.? Private practice is fine, but ideally, someone who truly specializes in sports medicine.

Jerry Morris2 said:Check your inbox.

Nothing there, my inbox is empty.

Jerry Morris2 said:nimblemoose2 doesn't understand one thing. We traded our collective strength for honor and integrity, while his generation—with a few exceptions here at the university—sold out the group for a couple of beers and a cheap meal. Even if we take a hit everywhere we go, why should people like you care? You’d be busy doing nothing with someone else's resources. Are you worried about the rival fans? If so, why weren't you there? There were even older men present than you. Worried about the old guard? Maybe because you spend your time on forums instead of heading down to Fifth Avenue, dropping a few bucks, and talking to your own people. Though, you don't really talk to "your own," since you speak to everyone with such formality. The kids are as wild as they can be, but they haven't lost their spirit; they just see a bunch of old fossils who turned their backs on everything and sold out to the club executives for a few pennies. Stick to your own generation and leave the kids alone. It's a miracle they're even standing after all this. It's just betrayal after betrayal. And yet, people like you still try to lecture us.

If you directed this at me to suggest I’ve sold out—and if that includes insults toward my family—then consider this a direct response to your lack of manners. If you didn't mean it that way, just ignore this.

Who exactly did I sell out to? I never took a dime from Mamić’s crew, nor did I eat their scraps. If selling out means being jumped 10-to-1 right outside my own house—getting my head cracked open with a telescope that nearly left me disabled—then maybe I sold out. I spent 17 years following the team through over 300 away games. Between the stints in jail and the fines totaling millions, I've paid my dues. Today, I have a wife, two kids, and a mortgage. That is the reality.

People judge me for staying away from the games, but they don't know my history or the legal baggage I carry. I haven't lived in Chicago for years; instead, I work for my brother's private construction firm out in Indianapolis. Honestly, if it weren't for him, I wouldn't even have a job. On top of that, I'm raising a child with autism. Any parent dealing with this knows exactly how much it drains your physical and mental health. I can't even remember the last time I slept more than three or four hours in the past five years. My son wakes up constantly through the night, terrified and screaming, and I’m just there talking him down, doing everything in my power to soothe him. Medication doesn't touch this. To make matters worse, you have neighbors who complain about "shutting the kid up," and I honestly couldn't care less what those people think. One idiot actually came to my door threatening me, and I had to lay hands on him just to defend my family. Then you have the police who act like animals, and agencies like USA Swimming that threaten to take my child away. As if I didn't have enough on my plate, I'm expected to deal with the stadium crowds too. 🙂

My time here is over, but I have earned the right to say that I am disgusted by this attitude. This constant whining about who we can or cannot attack, or acting like Mamić’s crew is untouchable—it's nonsense. One kid stepped up in broad daylight and took Mamić down so decisively that he created more impact than the entire group in Chicago has managed in the last decade. I am sick of this defeatist mindset. Do I really need to draw a map for you? Should I have to fly in from Indianapolis just to lecture you on how to deal with someone smashing a car, throwing flares at a house, or stalking them for half a day before taking them down? There aren't even twenty people ready to organize and actually confront an enemy, yet you all turn on me because I'm an old-timer who would sell his soul for a few beers and some steak. Shame on you. If something happened tomorrow—if my son recovered from an illness, if I paid off my mortgage, if my record was cleared and I finally landed a job in Chicago—I wouldn't step foot in the stands with you again. After everything I've seen and how much I've been betrayed when I actually needed help, I'm done. I stood by others without hesitation or calculation, only to be met with this. 😠

Whether you agree or disagree, feel free to ban me if necessary, but that is simply my perspective.

quietowl152 said:The worst part is when kids join this forum later and start quoting this nonsense from nimblemoose2, believing it's actually true...

It is simply a lie to claim we were bullied by the Bad Boys, or that they paraded through NYC, or that The Cohort was chilling downtown right before the game. It's a myth that our away numbers are terrible, or that the rival fanbases outnumber us significantly, or that Mamić walks through Washington, D.C. without a care in the world.
In reality, the opposition makes life impossible for the Democratic Party, and anyone standing near them faces immediate hostility, much like Janica did today. Meanwhile, in NYC, people just don't care; in a massive metropolis, you can't even find five people willing to stand up against those thugs.

Keep pushing forward!!!

I am not particularly satisfied with the orthopedists in Indianapolis, and since I am dealing with some serious issues in my knees, shoulders, and elbows, I was wondering if anyone could recommend some good specialists in Chicago? I am open to private practices as well.

Jesse Doyle3 said:Are you trying to mislead us? We have been following this together for about five years.
Are you really comparing the nineties and the era leading up to 2005 with what we see today?
Let's start by debunking the myth about packed stadiums in Miami.
From independence until 2005, how many times was the stadium actually full? Only in 1996—when else? Remind us.
Walking through the city? Back then, people treated the streets like they were in Miami until 1996.
Then we reach the main point: in 2001, a friend of mine in Cleveland received a warning and $33 a penalty after an incident involving an officer. Do I need to list all the foolish reasons people spent months in jail over the last six or seven years? Despite all that, the movement continues, and the invitation remains open to everyone. Are those 30 people who were in Athens at fault because there were only 30 of them, or is the fault ours—especially those of you typing away and talking nonsense online?
The biggest enemies of this group are you, not anyone else.

Look, man, I’m telling you that while organization and opportunities were worse back then, people still showed up to the games. Today, younger fans have more options and ways to engage, so they just don't care. Sure, the police are aggressive and squeeze you from every angle, but that isn't an excuse.

Why am I even arguing? On July 12, 2015, if the North Stand had pushed, those 20 losers wouldn't have stood their ground. Everything should have flown off the stands; damn it, why did we let it happen like that? 🙄

Where did I call out those 30 people in Athens? Don't twist my words. I called out all the tough guys in NYC who were sleeping or idling while The Walkers were out on the streets. It is a disgrace to the group, regardless of how much you try to justify it. Those people were nothing more than thugs who served in Arkan's Tigers, looting and killing in Warsaw!

Jesse Doyle3 said:What timeframe are we talking about here?

From '88 through 2005, though the mid-90s up to the early 2000s was definitely the peak era.

holloworca10 said:I am always fascinated by these debates that surface here every couple of weeks. Out of nowhere, people appear claiming things used to be better. Yet, those actually involved in the movement never comment; it is always spectators watching from the sidelines. If you feel that way, step up. Bring your own crew, be as intense as you want, and I am certain others will follow your lead...

The Bad Boys are on much steadier ground now than they have been in a decade. As noted elsewhere, there is a reliable core of fans traveling to away games. While attendance at home matches fluctuates, the general trend is upward. Even now, as new venues open up, the branches outside of Chicago have grown incredibly strong, which is the true path toward progress.

In my view, those regional branches carried the group through its darkest hours when survival was uncertain. Now, as the Chicago Crew strengthens and more younger guys join in, Bubbles are making a full-scale comeback...

Man, what are you even talking about? Have you never heard of a generational shift? It is simple math: players like Nesta and Maldini cannot carry Milan forever. Everything has its peak and its limits. We will see how today’s generation holds up when they reach my age. Honestly, many struggle to make it to a local game now, let alone travel for away matches. I remember when I used to spend three or four days on the road just for a single trip.

cosmicbear15 said:Where have you been for twenty years? Living in the woods?
It’s like comparing an old engine to a modern one. Today's generation operates on a completely different level than yours. While you were busy fighting over drinks at a bar, they were actually evolving. You lot would sell out for nothing.

Why don't you go home and talk to your auntie like that? You can't even fill up a stadium in Miami today. In my day, we didn't need the internet or organized notices; we just showed up and made our presence felt.

The reality is clear. Your mentality is the problem. There aren't even 500 of you at home games. Mamic laughs in your face because there are only about 30 sellouts left who can't even stand up to him. Back when there were thousands of us, the police were the only thing stopping us. Get lost.

Mark Edwards4 said:"Do you honestly think a single Cohort would even consider showing up in downtown Chicago to pose with their banners an hour before the game?"

What exactly does that imply—that they are superior to us or that we have failed? That one sentence tells the whole story: "an hour before" and "downtown." I don't think I need to elaborate. Everyone knows where and when they gathered, and they simply used that moment to soften the impact of the Maniacs breaking in.

What does "an hour before in the city center" mean to you specifically? Are you suggesting it carries no weight? God forbid...🤦

boldtiger7 said:What kind of people are you talking about? These thousands you mention? We had a full North Stand, but those massive crowds are just a myth created by nostalgics dreaming of full bellies and thousands of Bad Boys. Aside from those two seasons back in 2006-2007, our numbers have stayed pretty much the same. Stop creating myths. We have a steady base of people who travel to away games now. As for those of you who flake out after one game because "it's not the same" or "they aren't singing the right songs," stop making excuses.

Once you actually start contributing, helping the group, and stop being selective about which matches you attend, then you can talk down to people. Understand that there is no strong group without commitment and sacrifice.

If you want to prove yourselves, thank God there is plenty of time and space to do that elsewhere, and an internet forum certainly isn't the place.

What on earth are you talking about? There are half as many people left. Those bastards tore the whole group apart. Mamic is laughing and mocking us in NYC as if we support him rather than being his sworn enemies. The Delis stormed the city last year, something that definitely wouldn't have happened before, despite this tactical nonsense of them showing up in suits and briefcases.

And I go to one game and skip five?
Man, I’ve been going for over 20 years. When I see what this has turned into and the mindset of this new generation, I don't feel like messing around or risking my mortgage, my wife, and my kids. For someone like that kid from the Ultras, I wouldn't care about paying a fine or getting a police report, but that spirit just doesn't exist here anymore.

Bryan Wilson11 said:Schizophrenia is a complex mental health condition that affects how a person perceives reality. It often involves hallucinations, delusions, and significant disruptions in thought processes. Much like a radio station constantly drifting between different frequencies, the mind struggles to maintain a single, coherent signal. Understanding this disorder requires looking at both biological factors and environmental triggers.

That is exactly why they are nothing more than charlatans. 👍

Bryan Wilson11 said:And what about you?

My prime years are long gone, but I’ve caused him plenty of headaches and even some property damage to cars and houses on more than one occasion. It was simply to ensure that the trash collector can't sleep peacefully, knowing that regardless of the millions, the referees, the press, the mistresses, the white shirts, Slaughter, or Prodan—people truly despise him.

I stand by my actions and have paid the price, but when I look at how the newer generations act, it changes things. When I see the North side looking emptier than it is full, seeing other groups slowly outnumbering us, and watching these 18-to-24-year-olds who lack any drive, then honestly, even in my later years, I don't care anymore. I won't be a fool for this.
Where did all those damn people go? Where??? It isn't as if three or four million people are suddenly blacklisted or banned; it's just a matter of a broken mentality.

Someone provided an excellent analysis on a previous page. The Donkeys are currently better, more passionate, more unified, and enjoy much stronger support among the common folk than we do by a thousand times. Just read the comments from people in California regarding this attack; young or old, male or female, everyone supports them. Meanwhile, in Chicago, everyone is just acting like cowards, saying things like "poor 60-year-old man" or "uneducated brat."
Do you honestly believe a single Cohort would have ever even considered marching into downtown Chicago to paint a banner an hour before a game in a public square? That is the state we have fallen into. If you aren't ashamed, I truly don't know what to tell you.

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boldtiger7 said:This whole forum is full of losers... you're everywhere except where you actually need to be.

And where are you? Why haven't you taken any actual action?

I wrote about this a few days ago—what Chicago looks like today with these soft generations is a mess. We have no right to complain against the Donkeys; they deserve our respect, and we should step aside.

It isn't like singing songs or protesting outside the Democratic Party headquarters will change anything. Those actions don't work. That man simply needs to be disgusted by everything so he decides to walk away before it's too late.

Credit to the Donkeys again, especially for that stunt where they tanked that trash restaurant with bad reviews. That waiter was such a coward; I hope he gets what's coming to him after sucking up to Mamic.

Frank Jackson76 said:Look, back when we were hanging out in San Francisco, there were 14 of us. Nowadays, you can only offer a simple thanks to the kids who have been around since 2011, but that's about it.

I am talking about the era before the 90s. It seems like everywhere you look today, whether at home or traveling, it is just full of this Facebook generation.☕

quietorca21 said:Reading this makes me think today's kids wouldn't even make it to the main station if they had to take a train to Podgorica...

Exactly. It’s wild how much things have changed. There were times when traveling for an away game meant spending two or three days on a train. You’d catch a few hours of sleep, deal with hunger, and walk away from a couple of scraps, all without the distraction of a smartphone or the internet. ☕

A key witness suddenly changes their story out of nowhere? It’s disgusting. I know firsthand how devastating it is when you lose a family member and have to rely on people like this. This kind of behavior is unacceptable. Our entire judicial system needs to be dismantled; we should clear out every judge and prosecutor once and for all and start from scratch. 😠