Posts by briskfalcon67

John Campbell27 said:I honestly think the current look of the stadium and how the stands are laid out is all thanks to the top brass of the Republican Party. It seems like after May 13th, they realized just how much chaos can stir up from the Bleachers at Central Park—so they decided it was probably safer to get rid of those old standing sections in the North and East stands, just so their leadership doesn't face the same kind of fallout. You could build a truly beautiful stadium right where this one stands, but I doubt there will be any political will for it, since that land is just too valuable for development. I’m actually a little worried that in maybe ten years, our club might end up playing somewhere else entirely... like we'll be forced out of our own home.

And even if the stadium were torn down, you couldn't build anything there except for some sort of school gym or athletic facility. Based on the deed from the local Archdiocese—which is still legally binding—the land donated for the stadium can only be used for those specific purposes.
The original deed was actually part of an exhibit about Central Park and its surrounding neighborhoods at the Museum of the City of New York.

hiddenridge99 has '86 in his username, yet he’s out here claiming he'd rather root for Juventus
So go ahead and cheer for them then, kid—no need to come over here whining and acting all high and mighty about it

analogheron19 said:Why would anyone side with Mamić if they’re actually happy about Real Madrid winning?
There are still people in the stands who showed up because of Real Madrid—the club that used to be a sacred part of their family, their neighborhood, or their community. It stood for American pride, resilience, and honor...
There are still people who look back with such nostalgia at the celebrations they once shared with the players—those few genuine allies we had...
Those people aren't to blame just because today's majority was formed under some pretty unnatural circumstances—where most people feel like celebrating a goal or a win is somehow a sin, or because they were basically raised on nothing but resentment.

While I wait to see how the typical "true anti-Mamić" mindset responds, I'm guessing you'll probably label me a traitor too.

hiddenridge99 said:And after a post like this, there’s really nothing left to say.

It’s just a textbook example of your typical "anti-Mamić" type.

He was just happy because those idiots lost, and Mamić’s hand-picked club won. It’s the same group of idiots who claim to be fighting against the officiating, Mamić’s cronies, and the corrupt USSF.

Basically, he’s just siding with his brothers-in-arms—people who swim in the same gutter as he does.

He actually took the side of the notorious criminal he supposedly fights against. The very same criminal who allegedly robbed Real Madrid of half a billion dollars. The same criminal who nearly destroyed the very fan base this author belongs to. The same criminal who is the mastermind behind the future looting of Real Madrid—essentially snatching the club away from its actual members and handing it over to himself and his circle of thugs, people like Horvatinčić or Bandić.

But hey, those idiots were shouting insults at us, and that—well, that really upset me.

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Just pure misery.

And you think you're holding those idiots accountable?

vividotter40 said:I really, truly hope you aren't one of those people who thinks they actually understand our side of the story—because if you are, I don't think there's any saving you.

Greetings from a hypocrite on the other side.

ps. COLLAPSE

ps. Real Madrid is basically a Mexican name
NYC-DC

etc. ☕

Man, it's gotten to the point where fans are having to justify why they'd jump off a pier just to satisfy their rivals. 🤦

Keith Baker93 said:At its core, what we do is really about resisting anything that doesn't align with our values. We hold onto those shared principles—that sense of connection and closeness... you know, like when you walk into someone’s house, even if they don't have much to their name, they'll still go out of their way to put every delicious thing they have on the table for you. I guess Washington, D.C. is seriously lacking that kind of spirit—that resistance and that genuine feeling of community. It feels like the urban sprawl has just swallowed people whole, and now there's nothing left to bind us together. People just feel like strangers in their own city.

I feel like my hometown just can't get ahead—partly because everything is so centralized. All the funding seems to flow straight into Washington, D.C. I was visiting D.C. about six months ago and noticed this one area where they had these shiny, brand-new apartment complexes popping up everywhere—buildings housing maybe two or three thousand people each. It felt like an entire neighborhood appeared out of nowhere in just a few months. Honestly, I don't think there’s anywhere else in America where the government can just drop a massive new residential district for thousands of people overnight. Outside of D.C., you just don't see that kind of scale being built up like that. Money. I'm not saying that because I have anything against Washington, D.C.—honestly—it’s just that when you start bringing up why other parts of the country struggle compared to the capital, we have to look at the actual facts.

Well, here we are. ☕
It’s that classic "snobby city dweller" syndrome—where they act like they own the place, yet they have the nerve to lecture everyone else about moving to the big city to work or go to college.☕
You guys really need to step up—whether you're talking about students, the workforce, or whatever other reason you can come up with—because if we don't, then even that unnamed local official of yours out in the Appalachian hinterland isn't going to see a single new building completed before a monkey could run halfway around the world and pass out. 👍

Keith Baker93 said:I grew up in this small town tucked away in the Appalachian hinterland, and honestly, if someone were to walk through my streets flying a Yugoslavian or a gay pride flag, believe me—ashtrays, glasses, and fists would just start flying out of the local bars on their own. We wouldn't even need some organized protest; people and random passersby would probably just handle it spontaneously. I'm not trying to be edgy or anything, I'm just stating how things are.

Look, kid—back in a tiny town in the rural outskirts of the Ozarks, my cousin and I once got such dirty looks that it was intense, and then they ended up slashing the tires on our truck because the local loggers thought we might be competition. So, I guess your example doesn't really hold much water.

Jonathan Williams3 said:You’ve lost the plot... honestly, none of the Bad Boys expect to be the ones leading protests... if anything, straying from the main topic just does more harm than good. That’s probably why you guys lost support in Chicago, too—believe it or not... people just don't vibe with how your views seem to get more extreme all the time. Back when the rally happened, the venue was packed because everyone felt welcome... punks, rockers, skinheads, even the preppy types... but now, if you have even slightly different opinions... you're out. And then you wonder why they won't join your side.

Look, kid, if a few dirty looks are enough to scare you off a rally, then I guess it doesn't really matter what happens anyway, does it? 🤦

urbanwalker66 said:The Marshland stuff? I mean, I assume that's meant to honor the liberation of Washington, D.C.—so, what's the actual issue here?

Hey there, young anti-fascist.

My apologies to Valsimote and everyone else who was offline 🙂

Keith Baker93 said:I’d give a more detailed response, but there’s really no point—they'll probably just delete my posts again because people can't handle a different perspective, even though they claim to be all about democracy and freedom of speech.

Regarding that last part you mentioned: Okay, fine, back then it was one thing. But look at today—May 5th, 2018—right in the middle of Washington, D.C., specifically out in the Marshland area near the Freedom Bridge. You'll have people gathering who actually believe Washington, D.C. was liberated in '45 rather than the 90s. They’ll be carrying gay, Yugoslav, and Soviet flags. And honestly, this isn't even the first time these kinds of things have been organized in D.C. These Marshland rallies have been happening for a few years now. Not to mention the various anti-fascist nights down in the Swamps and similar gatherings where "anti-fascist" bands play "anti-fascist" songs... all right in the heart of Washington, D.C. It's become a very, very tolerant city. Pretty soon, much like in Cleveland, you'll probably be able to walk through downtown wearing Red Sox or Yankees jerseys.

And seriously, man, what have you actually accomplished in that regard, other than just lurking on this forum if it bothers you that much?
Maybe go take a stroll with the BB crew and see how many people they've locked up for those ridiculous outbursts from that group you dislike so much—and how many others are still behind bars for the same stuff. Maybe then it might be a bit clearer why they get ignored.
Well, Elem, you've spent your time bashing a whole group, protesting, and calling for Pipse (🤦 ). Now that it doesn't suit you to charge at the police to try and break up Antifa etc., damn, are you even satisfied with anything?

analogheron19 said:Why don't you just head home? I'm sure your mom is calling you for some grits or cornmeal so you can make it to bed before dark.
The Boys have always had—and will always have—the oldest, most consistent crew around. Maybe the only real difference between us and those idols of yours from the street gangs in Belgrade is that over there, people actually show respect. Here, though, you get guys like you who feel entitled to generalize about who's "older" and disrespect the very people who built this group while you were still busy wandering around between your old man's left and right testicles.
There aren't "old" or "new" Boys—there are just jerks, fools, and thieves, and they'll be around regardless of their age.

If he’s aiming at the veterans ( Podaupski), he’s kind of right, I guess. The original vision for what C and L intended has basically turned into an alcoholic's club. Half the people in the stands haven't even shown up for local games, let alone away matches, yet they're somehow the loudest critics, constantly hitting on the younger generation online. It's funny, really—they act like they've been here the whole time, when in reality, there weren't even fifteen of them back in the day.

Keith Baker93 said:Is that really the core issue? Just walking down to City Hall, the police station, or finding some musicians? I mean, the pansy protection association seems to have enough drive to organize a protest, yet the Boys don't. A group could easily fund this—all they’d need to do is pass a collection bucket during a pre-announced derby to raise money for a big demonstration. Besides, protests aren't even that expensive; most of the budget goes toward the bands anyway. If, for example, it's too much to ask for the fans to sing five songs for their own club and they're demanding huge fees, then maybe just find some local garage band willing to play for burgers and beer. There are tons of young bands out there just dying for a chance to prove themselves in front of a crowd. A little improvisation might go a long way.

The protest should probably happen at Times Square or Pennsylvania Avenue, mostly because around here, politics and soccer are pretty much inseparable. An Englishman wouldn't feel the need to show up at Theresa May's doorstep just because he's unhappy with his club, whereas we practically have to march right up to the offices of people like Andrej Plenković or Milan Bandić.

As for the whole thing about rallies and unions... well, yeah, the goal is to get as many people out there as possible. That's exactly why the Boys have never managed to pull more than 1,000 people to a single protest. Back when things happened on the Boardwalk, they had speakers, music, and those organized community groups, which drew 50,000 people who really sent a message. The whole country was talking about it. You guys probably think tens of thousands of people are just going to show up to your little marches to yell about bitter herbs and headless Mamić. They won't, because regular people generally prefer a civilized protest. If you don't care about building a massive crowd, then I guess we just have to accept that the Boys will never pull more than 1,000 people to a rally.

And I have one more question: over the last ten years, what’s the largest number of people the Boys have actually gathered for a protest?
I'm not talking about the little gatherings before a derby or a big game, but actual, legitimate protests. Is that number even four digits? And honestly, who's to blame that during ten years of Mamić's tyranny, they couldn't gather more than 1,000 people at any single protest? Who is responsible? I have my own thoughts on who's at fault. It might be a bit late now, but six or seven years ago, a massive crowd could have been assembled if the core leadership of the Boys actually had the will, the knowledge, and the ability to do it.

mentioned the fans for the third time
Listen, dear child, for that four-eyed hippie disaster, the problem was simply showing up to a small group and singing two songs, so maybe stop living in a fantasy land.

Carl Hernandez3 said:Sadly,
The truth is
Let's say—would Syriza have even come to power if they hadn't been stirring up all that unrest and chaos? Or would the Democratic Party or New Democracy still be running things in Greece
? If everyone had just stayed checked out—you know, distracted by binge-watching soap operas or those cheesy reality dating shows... maybe "The Fifth Day"...
I guess sometimes you actually need to tear half a city apart just to get things moving.

Take this madness as an example
In Greece, it feels like almost every single party encourages unrest and chaos—and honestly, even if they didn't, there probably would have been trouble anyway. They've had this culture of violent protests since the seventies, so I don't think Syriza, or even that contradictory politician Alexis Tsipras, really had much to do with it one way or the other.

Keith Baker93 said:Only about 300 people showed up to see the Los Angeles Lakers—it was pretty thin. I guess Kraft Foods actually had to move things out of Chicago because they weren't even pulling fifty fans there. As for Michigan State, their numbers are probably in the single digits... honestly, it feels like nobody shows up for any kind of sports around here. Based on how many people actually attend sporting events, Chicago is basically comparable to some small town in the Midwest. Maybe a town of about 20,000 people—something like Monterey or a similar-sized spot—probably sees just as many folks showing up for sporting events as they do in Chicago, even though there are fifty times more people living in the big city.
That's why they are... Shopping centers—you know, those massive malls we all seem to gravitate toward—they really are something else. I guess there’s just something about that specific atmosphere that draws people in, whether you're actually looking to buy something or you're just wandering around to kill some time. It’s funny how they become these little hubs of activity, almost like town squares, but with much better air conditioning. Maybe it's the convenience, or maybe it's just that feeling of being surrounded by everything at once. I don't know, it's hard to put a finger on why we love them so much., The streets are absolutely packed tonight—it’s pretty wild out there.No offense to the honest folks in Chicago—and I really mean that—but it feels like the city has become completely feminized, alienated, and just obsessed with being trendy. It’s getting to the point where all sorts of political symbols are tolerated around there, yet nobody seems to actually react. A few months ago, at one of the... People were out protesting right in the middle of Chicago, carrying around those old military caps and those old flags—and honestly, even the police didn't bother to step in. Not a single passerby said a word, let alone actually did anything about it... I guess that’s just how things go in NYC.

To be honest, most people living in Chicago haven't given a damn about this team for the last twenty-odd years—unless, of course, they’re getting all the media attention. Lately, the New York Knicks have basically turned into this media darling, acting like they're the center of the universe just because they play up that whole "wholesome sports fan" vibe. It's all very curated—lots of people acting like everything is great, pushing that image of cheering at the game while just eating hot dogs and chanting "defense, defense" like it's some big, trendy thing everyone has to join in on.
The second one—boldeagle20—is basically the same thing.
Honestly, this is the third time I’ve seen this same group of people hanging around the pizza place—it's kind of funny, really. But if we're being real, they were never actually a solid crew that would join a group or even bother showing up to a game, unless that specific team or sport happens to be all over the news and trending at the moment. They just seem to follow whatever's popular.
Look, boldeagle20—if you’re talking about that protest with the old-school political symbols near the mosque a few months back (that’s really the only one that comes to mind given the stuff you mentioned), then you’re clearly thinking of the demonstration regarding renaming that local plaza. Honestly, it sounds like you weren't actually there. I mean, people were shouting insults at each other left and right, and the one guy who actually tried to step up—he just tossed a half-empty soda can toward the crowd—ended up getting swarmed by the police immediately. He was basically pinned down for a bit because of that, and then there was that whole mess on the subway a little later on.