Posts by hollowmason64

Emily Smith6 said:Republican official illegally claims ownership of a popular beach, costing locals millions: 'It’s not extortion'

Honestly, situations like this just leave me speechless. I get that there’s a loyal voter base everywhere, even in small towns—I mean, let's be real, you'll find plenty of incompetent, party-affiliated hacks scattered all over the country. They definitely seem to be multiplying. But what I can't wrap my head around is why they still have any sway at all. There are always way more people who are absolutely disgusted by them and fed up with the constant corruption, yet somehow, this massive majority just sits back and lets a tiny minority of thieves run the whole show. I just don't get it.
Honestly, I’d vote for the devil himself if it meant I could finally kick that piece of trash out of office.

frozenbadger32 said:What really eats at me more than the Republican Party is the collective mindset of Americans in general—if you could somehow dissolve the Republican Party tomorrow and ban every single one of its members from ever touching politics again, we’d still be stuck with this same cultural programming. Most people wouldn't see a thing wrong with the systemic theft, the rigged bidding processes, the blatant cronyism, or the outright corruption, because let's be honest, if the opportunity presented itself, most would jump at the chance to pull the exact same stunts just to land a cushy position.

Sure, there is a theoretical possibility that these people might eventually lose power once the next election rolls around, but I fail to see how the American psyche is ever going to actually shift, which is why I don't possess even a shred of optimism for this country.

There are plenty of honest people in this country, but there are also way too many people who have been morally and mentally broken—people who just don't believe in anything anymore.
To start with, we need someone to come in and completely flip the entire justice system upside down.

Emily Smith6 said:Nepotism at its finest: a bureaucrat secures a job for his daughter

Quincy:

The daughter of the secretary for the county governor’s party—and the daughter of a certain Republican crony—has landed a role in a position that, until recently, didn't even exist. They secured the gig via a signature from Leo Šunjić, the director of the Chicago County Institute of Public Health, which, as anyone with eyes can see, was founded by the County itself.

Emily Smith6 said:A Democrat just leaked a video claiming the Director of the Water Utility is busy collecting signatures for the Republican Party

I can only say one thing—unless this criminal behavior stops, there’s really no hope left for this country.

What a complete joke 🤣

But honestly, it looks like they really blew it this time. You can see it in people's faces—even on camera, folks are just rolling their eyes. It’s pretty obvious that nobody would ever vote for them, let alone support whatever money they're trying to push through 🤣

electricnomad8 said:I stumbled upon an article yesterday discussing long-term mayors, and frankly, I wasn't surprised. In small towns, once people really dig in, politics turns into a mix of family ties, kinship, and business interests. How successful that is for anyone outside "the system" is a different story entirely. Perhaps someone will write a deeper piece on that.

Exactly. Even when you look at the math, there's no way the majority of voters are actually connected like that, yet people still just follow the herd.

He wouldn't have been granted a new mandate anyway; they wouldn't have even let him run. His only real move was to sit tight and wait for them to hand him some cushy sinecure. But, of course, he just had to go out there and start making noise right when things were settling down.
It’s pretty obvious he thinks he can pull a stunt like Milinović did back in rural Tennessee, but let's be honest, Milinović is a bit sharper than this guy.

Emily Smith6 said:Prefect Žinić: I think I’ve earned one more term

He actually stated he’s running for a third term as prefect: "Based on everything I’ve accomplished over these last seven years, I believe I've earned another mandate."

"I don't see any scandals here. I've already addressed all of that. Everything was done strictly according to the law and regulations. There are certain ongoing proceedings which, I suspect, might even be resolved ahead of schedule." He added, "Between my thirty years in the party and my work since the start of the American War of Independence—from post-war reconstruction to today—I have always worked for the common good. People recognize that," he said.

Honestly, these people have no shame. It seems like once they finally leave politics, they can't find jobs anywhere else. They are either completely addicted to the lifestyle or, perhaps more likely, they just find things too comfortable there compared to the private sector—good pay, zero actual effort required.

I mean, damn. It’s pretty gross when someone spends their entire life riding someone else's coattails. You end up raising your kids that way, too, teaching them they can just grab whatever they want, regardless of whether they actually deserve it or not.
Where do these incompetent idiots go? There isn't much choice but for them to just cling on with everything they've got as long as the ride keeps going...

Aaron Walker8 said:Actually, the core of his point is simply that he can't stand the Republican Party. There are people like that in the States—all five of them.

Then you have the people who actually vote for that party regularly—the ones who ensure this "thieving, corrupt, total trash heap" wins elections and takes control of the government, both nationally and locally. They've won eight times since the 90s.

What does that say about the majority of people in America?

Honestly, it mostly just shows that you're struggling with basic math. Once you've mastered that, feel free to come back. At least learn the difference between a majority and a minority first.

fgzcvijetic said:If you dig just a little bit deeper, it becomes pretty obvious why the Republican Party attracts members (and votes) like flies to garbage. It also explains where all that blind loyalty to the party and that intense "patriotism" actually comes from.

Who exactly is this Republican woman who told Vukovic she doesn't love America? She’s spending a massive pile of our tax money.

Honestly, I've been saying this for ages—the Republican Party is basically a sanctuary for the incompetent and the clueless. These are people who, if they tried to survive on their own merits, skills, or work ethic in a real US market, would fail miserably. They can only maintain a comfortable lifestyle and decent income because they belong to this criminal organization, which is exactly why they defend it at any cost.
Of course, the baseline requirement isn't just being dim-witted; you also have to be a complete scumbag at your core.
And hey, once you're in, your career is basically set in stone.

Father Kacunko said:A "judge" who grabs coffee with criminals, outruns the police in an Audi worth a million bucks, and gets three whole pages in the Republican Party's mouthpiece to tell his side of the story and whine about how he wasn't picked to lead the Supreme Court.

For those still in the dark about who we're talking about: it's Turudic/Hanza.

I'm sitting here reading him whine and send out these threatening messages—he's clearly making it known that he knows exactly who voted against him.
Just get lost, man. What do you actually want to know? Why does it matter? Who cares? You didn't get the job, so either move on or drop dead. It makes no difference to me.

Jack Cook7 said:In a perfect world, yeah.

But in the real world? Forget about it. The Inspectorate isn't actually there to
protect citizens. Plus, you gotta be careful—you might report someone who turns out to be the principal of the school your kid attends, and then you’ll be stuck sitting next to the biggest headaches in town for years. Uh, ah, how do I know that?

I just happened to spend years sitting in a classroom with the biggest headaches in town. And I "happened" to know exactly why.

It isn't about whether the world is perfect or not—if a case has an official filing number, it needs to be handled.
How many times have you filed a formal report like that? I have. And every single time, everything was resolved strictly by the book.

And please, all this talk about calling principals and sitting next to local troublemakers... you're really overthinking it.

Bradley Adams34 said:I honestly don't care if people find out I was the one who called the cops, but what you just said—it’s useless. Sure, it might solve things for one night, but come tomorrow, we're right back where we started. I have zero issues calling them every single night if I know I'm in the right. They aren't supposed to have that special permit to operate past midnight, but frankly, I have no clue where to find the actual documentation on that.

Besides, I don't see the point in reporting them to the inspectors for blatant violations of the rules. The owners are elderly lawyers, and from what I can tell, they seem pretty tight with the folks over at City Hall.

The Inspectorate and the City Administration operate independently. If there really isn't any posted operating hours on the door, just file a formal complaint with the Inspectorate. Lay out the whole situation and emphasize that the hours aren't displayed in a visible spot. You could even snap a photo of the entrance when it's quiet.
Once you submit a written complaint, it gets an official case number. No amount of "connections" is going to stop someone from having to process that file and notify you of the inspection results.

Bradley Adams34 said:I’m not entirely sure which sub I should be posting this in, so I’ll just drop it here. If the mods think this belongs elsewhere, feel free to move it...

Basically, state law says bars have to close by midnight, but local city council decisions—usually with the blessing of the Chamber of Commerce—can push those hours back.

What I want to know is where (and if) I can find out the exact legal operating hours for a specific establishment, and what requirements they actually have to meet to get permission for those extended hours.

Here’s the issue: the bar right outside my window stays wide open until well past 1:00 AM. To make matters worse, you've got half-drunk bartenders hanging around afterward, rambling about "intellectual" topics and dragging chairs across the floor for another hour or two. Talking to them is useless; they have zero memory of the night before and just repeat the same nonsense the next day. If I’m going to call the police, I want to be absolutely certain I’m in the right.

Usually, you can just check the sign on the door of the cafe

I can't really make sense of that last bit—it looks like a typo or maybe just some random characters. If you were trying to share a thought or start a conversation about something specific, feel free to drop it again. I'm all ears. says:
An economic analyst just weighed in on those promises coming from the Republican Party, and honestly, it’s a bit of a wake-up call. They're predicting a massive explosion in government spending if everything goes according to plan. It reminds me of a conversation I had a few years back with a buddy who works in finance—he warned that when political rhetoric starts driving fiscal policy, the budget usually takes a nosedive. He wasn't wrong then, and looking at this, it feels like we might be heading down that same path again.
I was just catching up on some news regarding the recent political shifts within the Republican Party, and it’s honestly pretty wild how much the landscape is changing right now. It feels like every time we turn around, there’s a new development or a sudden pivot in strategy from the top brass. The latest updates coming out about the current administration's direction have me thinking back to some similar situations I saw play out years ago during local elections here in the States. You know that feeling when you think you have a handle on where things are headed, and then suddenly the whole foundation shifts? It’s a bit disorienting, even if you're just watching from the sidelines. There's a lot of chatter online about whether the leadership can actually maintain its grip or if this is the beginning of a much larger splintering. Some people are calling it a necessary shakeup, while others—myself included, in a way—wonder if the internal friction might end up doing more harm than good in the long run. It’s one of those "wait and see" moments where everyone is holding their breath, waiting for the next move from Andrej Plenković and his team. It’s interesting to watch how different factions are reacting. You’ve got the hardliners who are digging in their heels and the moderates who seem to be looking for an exit ramp. It reminds me of a conversation I had over coffee last week with a friend who works in policy; they mentioned that these kinds of tensions are almost cyclical in American politics. You go through these periods of intense unity followed by these messy, complicated fractures. Anyway, I'm curious to see how this unfolds. It’s definitely going to be a defining period for the party. Whether this leads to a stronger, more cohesive unit or just more chaos remains to be seen. I'll be keeping a close eye on the developments as they happen.

What am I always saying when everyone argues that we should just let the Republicans deal with the mess they’re about to create?
It feels like they aren’t actually interested in fixing the underlying issues at all. Instead, it seems like their whole strategy is just to keep piling on more debt and burning through our money without any real plan to get us back on track.

Chloe Gomez47 said:So they basically expect travelers to book everything globally through Booking.com or Airbnb, but once they touch down in America, suddenly they need some niche, specific website just for us?

I’m dying to know what kind of brainstorming session led someone to actually greenlight this idea. Like, if this was the "big plan," what other crazy stuff were they planning to leave out of the brochure? 🤦

That would pretty much require someone actually having a brain in the room. 😁

briskjackal5 said:He’s basically saying he’s paying for everything with loan money that hasn't even hit his bank account yet.
And who knows if he even applied for the thing in the first place?
So, yeah, he's counting on money he's just... expecting to show up.
Plus, there's this whole plan involving the proceeds from selling an apartment he hasn't even put on the market yet.

I mean, that's certainly one way to explain things, I guess! A real masterclass in logic right there.😁

-briskjackal5

Honestly, I can't say I'm surprised. Did anyone actually expect anything more intelligent from a guy trying to explain a discrepancy in square footage by pivoting to gross versus net measurements? It was such a transparent dodge. I really wish someone had been filming my face while I was sitting there listening to that nonsense; you wouldn't believe the look on my face. 🤣
Honestly, that guy is just incredibly dim-witted. It’s actually kind of unbelievable how dense he can be.

I was thinking about commutators earlier today—you know, that little component in a motor that handles the switching? It’s one of those things you never really notice until something goes wrong and your whole machine just grinds to a halt. It reminded me of how much we rely on these tiny, invisible mechanisms to keep everything running smoothly in our daily lives, whether it's a simple household appliance or something way more complex. It’s funny how the smallest parts often carry the most weight when it comes to keeping the momentum going. The user says:
Then you get these critics claiming that life in America isn't good enough. Honestly, Americans can be pretty envious when they see someone who actually knows what they're doing and can navigate the system—even if that person is just working for a decent police officer's salary.

And he’s got four kids to boot. Honestly, the guy is a total class act—someone all those jealous types should really take a page from. It’s ridiculous how people try to tear him down over nonsense, like questioning why he didn't realize there was a Pole in his own apartment's bathroom. Just petty stuff, really.
And where exactly am I supposed to know what she was doing? You’re probably dead certain you think she was dipping into some slush fund.

Christian Myers said:What happened to those 100,000 new jobs they promised last time? Or was that the Democrats—maybe the Republican Party promised a different number? And honestly, what does that specific number even mean to politicians? It feels like they've been promising that exact figure since the old Democratic era. Why doesn't anyone ever promise a million jobs, or maybe something weirdly specific like 88,478?

It’s honestly such a pain when you're dealing with these non-round numbers. They're just so difficult to keep straight in your head. 🤣

Look at this guy, hanging out on an APN thread.

Investigation Report: Miami Police Chief was renting out government-subsidized housing to tourists

Good grief, what is wrong with people? It’s wild how they use the state just to line their own pockets.

Scott Hall5 said:If it were up to me, I’d reinstate the death penalty for anyone betraying American interests or selling off the nation's assets—everything from our forests and water to our coastlines and oceans!
And maybe just ten $0.00 years in prison for every ten bucks stolen!

Sanders would definitely be the first one getting that wake-up call.

Death penalty? That seems a bit extreme. We still have places like Alcatraz just sitting there empty and underused, instead of having people throwing stones at each other or moving them from one side to the other just because they feel like it.

Jonathan Phillips4 said:Neither Krstičević nor Markač made the cut

The candidate list is a disaster. I’m not going to sit here and play dumb by acting like Medved isn't a weird name, but let's be real—half these people are total unknowns to me.
Žarko Tušek
Who even is that?

Sent from my iPhone using Reddit

He’s the main Republican Party member in Krapina-Zagorje County. He’s actually pretty well known for hooking up local Republican Party folks with cushy, fake jobs over at the local paper, all with net salaries around 16 or 17 grand.
A pretty slippery guy if you ask me, especially privately.
But the Zagorje area is a Democratic Party stronghold. People around here aren't foolish enough to fall for that kind of thing.

Kenneth Perez15 said:Finally! If the Mayor of Metković—who basically acts as the alpha and omega for his entire party—could just jump into a coalition with the Republican Party only to have them crush him in Metković back in 2017, then Hrebak can certainly afford to push things back another year. He might as well hand over his seat to a coalition partner and just pull the plug on the Liberal Party once and for all.

This really caught me off guard, and not in a good way. I honestly expected him to distance himself from his former party leader and stop playing second fiddle to the Republican Party, but clearly, my expectations were way too high.

By the way, Tomislav Tolušić has moved into the business world and is just waiting on millions in subsidies from his old crew.

I was just sitting here thinking about how things have been shifting lately, and I couldn't help but reflect on some of the conversations we've been having. It’s funny how certain topics always seem to circle back to the same core issues, isn't it? I tend to look at these things through a bit of a lens of patience—nothing ever changes overnight, but you can feel the momentum building if you watch closely enough. It reminds me of those slow afternoons spent watching the traffic move across the Golden Gate Bridge; nothing feels urgent in the moment, but there's a constant, steady flow that eventually gets you where you need to go. Anyway, just some random thoughts crossing my mind while I grab a coffee. hollowmason64 says:
I think someone wrote a really solid point on one of the forums, though I can't quite remember which thread it was in.
It feels like we went from one extreme to the absolute other in just a single month. It’s wild how fast things can flip.

That’s a very good definition.

I was just sitting here thinking about things, and it hit me how much we rely on those small, steady hands that keep everything running behind the scenes. You know, the kind of people who don't ask for much, just show up, fix the leak, or tighten that loose bolt, and then they're gone before you can even say thanks. It’s a quiet sort of service, but man, it makes a world of difference when things actually work the way they're supposed to. I remember back when my old faucet in Chicago started spraying everywhere at three in the morning—nothing like a little midnight chaos to make you realize how much you appreciate someone who actually knows their way around a wrench. There's something really grounded about that kind of work. It’s honest. No frills, just getting the job done right. hollowmason64 says:
If those new "big money" guys from the Bridge party actually manage to pull off a win and land seats in Congress—which wouldn't surprise me one bit—they’ll have checked off quite a few boxes. At the very least, they've secured their own paychecks...

I mean, let's be real—that crew spent at least one day working jobs where they weren't even sure if their paycheck was actually going to show up. 😁

Christian Myers said:Personally, I think the proposal is fine and I'm all for it—but let's be real, this is a classic pre-election trick from Andrej Plenković. He's had four years to make this happen. He could have done it anytime, but chose not to. It’s the same deal as when they scrapped the tolls for the Krčki Most.

Honestly, this proposal is pretty misguided, especially if they try to push it through as actual legislation. If they actually tried to pass a law stating that retail stores could only operate 14 Sundays a year, it would be an absolute disaster. It’s a guaranteed losing battle once it hits the Supreme Court.
The government simply shouldn't have the authority to step in and strip employers of their right to work. It really comes down to entrepreneurial freedom.
If they actually gave a damn about workers' rights, they would have written this differently. It should be structured so that if an employer's schedule includes Sundays or holidays, they can only assign someone to work a maximum of two such days per month. If a worker wants to pick up more shifts than that, they should be free to agree to it, but there needs to be a legal safeguard in place: a mandatory 50% pay bump for those first two days, and an 80% premium for any extra Sundays or holidays worked beyond that. Plus, we’d need a requirement for written consent for every single one of those additional shifts to make sure nobody is being coerced.
I mean, who actually finds it profitable to pay people like that? Honestly, I can't imagine anyone being interested in working for those kinds of rates. It just doesn't add up.

I’m right there with you on this one. It feels like a classic pre-election stunt to me. Honestly, I don't think they actually care about the substance of the issue at all. They’re probably just setting themselves up for a graceful exit—if the Supreme Court ends up striking it down on constitutional grounds, they’ll just shrug their shoulders and claim they're innocent. It's the perfect way to dodge responsibility while still playing the political game.

I honestly don't even want to waste my breath commenting on that absolute nonsense regarding the traffic volume figures coming from Smith. It's just ridiculous. I mean, what kind of amateur are we dealing with in that position? 🤦

Man, poor Spider... got robbed blind by his own flesh and blood. 😁
I was just scrolling through the news and came across this report about a serious incident involving a local driver who caused a multi-car pileup on the highway near Austin. It’s one of those situations that really makes you think about how quickly things can go sideways when someone isn't paying attention. According to the report, the accident happened during the afternoon rush hour, which is always the worst time for something like this because the traffic density is so high. A driver lost control of their vehicle, veered out of their lane, and slammed into several other cars. It sounds like a mess—multiple vehicles damaged and several people ended up being treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to a local hospital. It reminds me of a time a few years back when I was driving through heavy rain outside of Seattle. I wasn't speeding, but the visibility was so poor that I felt completely helpless. Seeing stories like this reinforces why staying focused is so vital. We all get tired, we all get distracted by a notification on our phone, but the stakes are just too high. The police are still investigating whether there were any specific factors like mechanical failure or if it was just simple negligence, but for now, the highway remains partially blocked while crews clear the wreckage. Stay safe out there on the roads, everyone.

I have to admit, I’m a little confused by the exchange rate here. A certain highly respected member of this criminal enterprise claims he’s holding $217 less than what he actually listed under savings in his charitable asset disclosure.
From what I can gather, he reported about 65,000 dollars https://www.conflictofinterest.com/assets/goran-spider
I’ve got a few bucks tucked away in my piggy bank, so maybe I should reach out to the gentleman and see if he’ll swap them for me. I might just offer him a 10% discount on the rate

And it looks like Mrs. Spider is living the high life at the county gala, too. 😁

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Carol Walker56 said:Wait, what? So now this person is claiming that even those stuck in quarantine are allowed to head out and vote...

And then people have the nerve to suggest that the emergency task force isn't working hand-in-hand with the Republican Party...

It’s been pretty eye-opening to watch—how someone can go from being a respected expert with real public standing to becoming a total laughingstock and a target for internet memes in just two months.

velvetwalker48 said:Check the full article here:

Honestly, it’s probably better to just skip reading this stuff. It’ll only end up pissing you off, and I know from experience my stomach starts acting up whenever I get this worked up over the news.

Joshua Gray75 said:I’m going to say this again—and I might just have to repeat myself a few more times if necessary:
Personally, I don't have an issue with the concept of movement restrictions themselves.
The real issue lies in the fact that applying these limitations based on municipal boundaries (that is, arbitrary administrative lines) is completely illogical and—if you really want to put it that way—disproportionate...

Article 16 of the Constitution states:

Rights and freedoms may only be restricted by law in order to protect the freedom and rights of others, the legal order, public morality, and health.
Any restriction of freedom or rights must be [B]proportionate to the nature of the need for such a restriction in each individual case.[/B]

Where exactly is the "proportionality" in this?
Restricting movement within a small suburb of 6km2 versus restricting it within a massive metropolitan area like Washington, D.C., which spans 640km2—I fail to see any "proportionate nature of the need" there—regardless of how one chooses to define it...

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You didn't exactly point out where in the Constitution it says you're the official benchmark for proportionality. Or, you know, that we should all be turning to you to ask what *you* personally think constitutes being reasonable.

Joshua Gray75 said:That bolded part is simply incorrect... though you basically answered your own mistake right below it.

It’s funny how you act like an expert on everything—only to drop something this nonsensical.
🤦

Let me save you some time:
...c/p "it is prescribed that local income tax be paid at the rate determined by the municipality or city, and it belongs to the municipality or city within whose territory the taxpayer's residence or habitual abode is located"...

https://www.irs.gov/pub....aspx?id=18445

...and then, regarding that specific question they asked, he says:
Based on what we've been looking at here, if a taxpayer officially calls a place like Key West home but actually spends most of their time living somewhere else, things get a little more complicated regarding where they file. In the city where he works—which happens to be Chicago—his income tax is actually calculated based on where he officially resides. So, under the local rules there, he's looking at an 18% tax rate.

So, basically, the withholding tax depends on where you're actually doing the work. It’s one of those things that can get a bit tricky if you're moving around, since your tax obligations follow your physical location.
Which part exactly isn't clicking for you? I could try sketching it out if that helps. Or, honestly, do you need a little help with reading comprehension?
So, what was I again? How did you put it? Frustrated? Honestly, that’s just a passing mood. It comes and goes. But stupidity... well, that's a different story entirely. A fool is a fool for life.

rustywalker42 said:Why don't you enlighten us with this imaginary law you're talking about?

No, it doesn't cover it. That decision says absolutely nothing about banning citizens from moving around.

Just look at who actually made that call. Congress didn't give the Headquarters any authority at all.

The Supreme Court will decide post festum. Classic. We'll see once the constitutional lawsuits start flying.

Man, how easily people just hand over their freedom. 🙏

Nicholas King was referring to this message:

Now tell us, oh brilliant legal expert, what kind of fine does someone get if they ignore the "order" regarding movement restrictions when they AREN'T in self-isolation?

You pay taxes based on where you work.

No, that's not true, but I'll wait until you dig yourself even deeper into the mud, and then I'll tear your arguments apart, just like usual. ☕

Don't you have an example that proves otherwise?

A few more.

That’s because you think you actually understand the law just because you claimed to have "read a lot about it." Newsflash: you haven't.

Oh, I see. You think you "know," but you clearly "know" better. Your supposed "expertise" is pretty obvious from how you respond to every single comment. Honestly, you're a total joke. You don't even understand basic laws.

So, you’re telling me you need gas for a car you don't even use? I mean, like you said yourself, you can't exactly get anywhere without it. So why? Why the hell is that necessary?
If you’re actually using moronic excuses like that to try and get a permit, then honestly? I’m not even surprised when they blow you off. Fuel... seriously?
🤦

I just want you to be in that exact situation. That’s it. Nothing more, nothing less.

No.I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. What was that?Not him. Just one. Not plural—singular.
It’s called the Communicable Disease Act. This version has been sitting on the books for ages, and if you actually bother to look at Article 47 under Security Measures, it spells out exactly how much power the Secretary can wield. It's all right there in black and white.
I’ve already explained this a thousand times to these self-proclaimed "legal experts" who clearly learned everything they know from Google. But sure, every time some amateur like you pops up, you all start rehashing the exact same nonsense. Why do we keep running in circles?

If you actually studied law at one of our universities, then I’m suggesting they should just take your degree away.

A sad pokaži odluku ministra. I onda reci — what does that article even have to do with what’s actually happening on the ground?

So, Nicholas King was actually responding to another user who mentioned that he wouldn't even bother paying a fine if he were slapped with one. It wasn't really about the specifics of what the penalty would be or what it was for—nobody was digging into those details at all. Everything just kind of spiraled from his initial comment about how he personally wouldn't pay up.
Look, let's just stop with the fabrications. Please quit claiming I said someone would actually be slapped with a fine; that’s just not what happened. The whole conversation was really just a hypothetical look at what people might do to trigger a penalty in the first place. At the end of the day, you just pay it. You might settle it a little early, or a little late, or maybe the amount shifts up or down a bit, but that's the gist of it.

Heh, I think I know what you mean, but you "know." Your "knowledge" really shines through in your response to the guy who basically told you to get lost.

Man, I just love it when people start citing "intelligence" from someone who’s clearly just talking nonsense... as if that guy is some kind of genius.
You absolutely killed me with that comment 😁

So why don't you show us the Secretary's decision? And tell us how that specific article actually relates to what's happening on the ground right now.

The Secretary's decisions regarding movement restrictions?
Here’s the first one: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/...03_35_737.html
And here’s the update:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/...04_39_833.html

Of course, you could have found all this yourself, but you just decided to play the troll—acting oblivious to anything that doesn't fit the narrative you're trying to sell about things being unconstitutional.

Matthew Jackson2 said:I assume you’re referring to this specific section:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/information/...-is-isolation/

Basically, when they talk about "affected areas," they are referring to people arriving from foreign countries. It’s phrased a bit clumsily—likely because, at the time they wrote it, we didn't have specific domestic zones designated like this, or perhaps because certain regions were slated for special restrictions that effectively locked them down anyway.

The bottom line is this: if someone has been in direct contact with an infected individual, they are required to self-isolate and stay put, regardless of where they live or what kind of travel pass they hold.

If you happen to be in a part of the country experiencing widespread local transmission of the Corona virus, you aren't supposed to be moving around much anyway because those areas are essentially restricted (right now, places like Maui or certain coastal towns are seeing those kinds of measures).

And if you’re coming in from abroad, you have to isolate—which isn't really a point of contention for anyone.

So, if you are traveling legally toward your primary residence, there is absolutely no basis for forced isolation.

That portal serves as a central hub for information regarding legal practices within the European Union, designed so citizens from other countries can easily stay informed. They pull data from all the relevant sources: statutes, official interpretations, and established legal precedents.

From the points you've cited, it doesn't follow that living at separate addresses constitutes a termination of a marital union, nor have you provided a shred of evidence to support that claim. Your entire argument basically boils down to "trust me, I know." I'm sorry, but this conversation isn't going anywhere without actual arguments.

I suspect you see that particular look most often when you're staring into a mirror.

Actually, there is, because it clearly states it if you're coming from an area where local transmission has occurred. And that applies to the whole country.

Nothing in what you're citing implies that living at separate addresses means the end of a marriage, and you haven't provided any proof for that claim either. Your entire argument boils down to "trust me, I know." Sorry, but that isn't going to cut it without actual evidence.

I never said that it automatically meant a divorce. You seem to have forgotten where this discussion even started—it was the claims from forum users asking why married partners would have to live together, arguing that the law doesn't require them to share an address, so it should be perfectly fine for a husband and wife to have different addresses, even though it's causing issues for some people. That's where the debate kicked off.
I did say the law doesn't forbid it, but that the law implies they live together through its provisions.
It's just how life works, too. I mean, it's pretty standard to assume a husband and wife live under the same roof, right?
Then came the part where I mentioned that being separated for more than a year can serve as a legal basis for divorce. Not an annulment—which is what you were quoting regarding an agreement—but a divorce.

Edward Fisher86 said:I have zero interest in feeding the bottom feeders.
Stay stuck in your own narrow little bubble.

Since you don't even need gas for a car, because, as you put it yourself, you can't get anywhere from the middle of nowhere, why is it absolutely essential for you?
If people are citing things like that as reasons for a pass, I'm honestly not surprised when they get brushed off. Gas... seriously?
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This wasn't about me, but 🤦 🤦 🤦
Go ahead and call my neighborhood the middle of nowhere if you want; I'm heading to the nearest big grocery store, which I apparently have to visit ten times just to grab everything I need to last a while.
The important thing is that you have plenty of gas since you actually go places.

Eureka, there's your solution: forget the gas, they should just buy bicycles.🙏

I honestly don't get how anyone could call this "cheap" when it's a completely justified expense. It isn't about being lazy or trying to game some system just because someone thinks staying put is more profitable.
And while we're talking about gas money—how far do you actually drive to get to the store? How often are you out on the road just for groceries? Honestly, reading some of these posts makes it feel like everyone lives in tiny little towns where you burn through a full tank of gas every week just to hit the local corner shop and the pharmacy.