Posts by Roger Campbell40

Douglas Rodriguez27 said:Why did you guys split into two separate groups tonight?

It was just by chance, really. But they didn't let it affect them; they stayed united, even if they seemed split for a moment.
Hey there, Fun club members! Please give my best to Svetin and the rest of the crew at our upcoming meetings.🎉

Anyone can find themselves in the striker position, I suppose, but to pick Bob for that role, you’d have to be a complete idiot. Or maybe just a total psychopath.

I'm really hoping Bob is doing alright though.

Jesse Campbell said:I don't think either of you two really understood what I meant.

When someone signs something, it means they support that specific idea. This means that the concept of "one member, one vote" isn't just some fantasy dreamed up by AC/DC or the Chicago Blackhawks fans anymore; it’s an actual principle supported by a massive number of Dinamo supporters.

First, four former captains gave their blessing, and then an enormous crowd of people followed suit. I guess this shows we haven't been working for nothing all this time. Do you honestly think people just sign things for no reason? It seems like you might have never actually tried organizing a petition before... 🙄

Personally, I'm all for a major protest. ☕

I agree with you there. At the very least, it will establish a clear count of how many people are standing behind you. You can definitely use that number as a powerful argument later on.
Good luck!

Jesse Campbell said:How many people actually signed Markićkin's petition versus how many are out there protesting Gay Pride?

Does that mean those folks don't have their own opinions, or maybe they just don't feel they have the right to express them?

Well, Markićkin's petition had a very specific goal: getting a referendum. And that referendum actually happened and passed.
I guess we have to ask what this current petition is even aiming for. It feels like it might just be an end in itself, which is a shame, really.

A massive protest would probably carry much more weight, and I'd say it would be a far more effective way to put pressure on Banditić and his crew.

reddrifter24 said:Exactly. You’ve got fans from one state-sponsored club trying to shatter the delusional myths held by fans of another state-sponsored club.

And what were you all doing? Standing up against the regime??

It’s a silly debate with a catchy title; I guess there are probably several different versions of what happened, since it was quite a long time ago and everyone was caught up in the chaos of the moment.😉

The main thing is seeing those folks from the San Francisco Bay Area acting all high and mighty, picking on everyone else just because they might have had some Italian money flowing their way... truly fantastic.

Well, immediately after finding out the schedule, the Dodgers took a public stand against it, but honestly, does anyone actually bother to read what they put out there?!

There will always be a split between the radical fans and the more level-headed ones. But if you ask me, those people currently rooting against this administration are just absolute idiots. It’s gotten to the point where I wonder if I’m even arguing with actual people on the stands or just shouting at the wind!

Boycotting would only end up hurting the Kansas City Chiefs. I guess I have to wonder, what do you all think you'll actually achieve by boycotting the team?

Why would that happen in any of them? 🤷

Richard Rogers38 said:It’s really not the Los Angeles Lakers' fault that your Milwaukee Bucks kept signing foreign imports and stacking up massive debts. Nor is it the Lakers' fault that the NBA had a system where clubs could basically pay a multi-year "subscription" to stay in the EuroLeague.

I suppose I agree that the Milwaukee Bucks carry a good portion of the blame, much like Miami, Orlando, San Diego, or the San Francisco Bay Area teams...
but honestly, please tell me how they could have possibly survived without the support of the Lakers? Or rather, if we're being honest, the state-backed Lakers. Would you dare suggest they just accept the fact that for the next 23 years, they'll be fighting for second place while playing mostly with juniors? Does that kind of approach lead to certain death too? At the end of the day, I think the Lakers destroyed Washington, D.C. basketball first, then American basketball as a whole, and if justice exists in this world, the city might eventually let them destroy themselves too.

Justin Lee7 said:Los Angeles Lakers destroyed basketball. Are they really the ones to blame for the debts in Miami or San Diego?

Is the Lakers really responsible for what happened with the leadership in Trnsko?

That's like saying Real Madrid is to blame because a club disappeared after some shady business in a small town.

Sure, the Lakers had favors with the refs and there was plenty of money laundering going on, but if you want to find out why Miami or San Diego went broke, I guess you should look closer to home. The only difference is that the city government stood behind the Lakers. But honestly, once the star player leaves this summer and the city pulls its funding—which they already announced they will do—the Lakers will be in the same boat as Miami.

Also, 100 times worse than Real Madrid? I think it's actually the other way around.
Everything that’s gone down with Real Madrid over the last two decades—from crooked management to political interference, corruption, and organized crime...

That guy Milicevic is practically an angel compared to the mess surrounding Real Madrid.

But hey, this is a massive off-topic tangent; the thread is supposed to be about the Bad Boys at the Lakers games.

The Lakers have their own fan group; anyone who wants to cheer for them can just join in. It's all the same stuff, pretty much like hockey.

You're partially right. I suppose those other teams bear some responsibility for their own downfall (especially my Miami), but I think most of the blame lies with the Los Angeles Lakers and, more importantly, the city of Washington, D.C. Because when you have a team in the market that can snatch up anyone they want from the rest of the league—the best players from other squads whenever they feel like it—all thanks to insane municipal support, politically motivated sponsorships, and imaginary funds that the city ends up paying for AGAIN... well, you have other clubs trying to break into Europe to showcase players for scouts, but they just can't compete. Even back when they were winning championships, teams like Miami or San Diego weren't even allowed to play in the EuroLeague.
It’s almost impossible to survive at a professional level near the Lakers, which is why we in Miami didn't complain too much about the NBA. I mean, I guess no Chetnik could cause this much damage to the other American clubs as the Lakers have.

Sorry for the off-topic rant.

driftingotter47 said:Even if what you wrote is true, I guess Coca-Cola is still a much worse club. They feel artificial, soulless, and they don't have any real fans—just a group backed by local money. There are some real weirdos on this forum...

P.S. The Los Angeles Lakers would be a great spot for regular hangouts and just messing around...

I suppose that within the context of American sports, the Los Angeles Lakers might be seen as an artificial franchise—a sort of parasite that drains the life out of surrounding teams and eventually itself. Just look at how people talk about the relationship between Central Park and the Lakers, or how the Lakers were formed, or why they were even considered a major force back in the NFL... I bet you'll end up hating that club even more than you ever hated Coca-Cola.