Posts by James Anderson5

Robin Fox2 said:I don't have an issue with people arriving or passing through; what I can't stomach is the hypocrisy. One minute he’s preaching about how we’re prepared and won't be building walls or shutting borders like our neighbors, and the next he's whining about the numbers and slamming the gates shut just to force the Mexicans to redirect people toward Canada... but why on earth should you care what the Canadians do with their borders, unless you actually believe you're superior to them? 😁 And honestly, what's the point of sending them there if the Canadian border is closed? It's obvious they won't be let in, so why would anyone push them toward the Canadian line when they can just pass through here instead. Why not just close everything completely so everyone stays stuck in Mexico; that would certainly be the most effective way to screw over the Mexicans... 🤣

It’s actually quite refreshing to see so many hardcore conservatives popping up here, ready to lock down the borders and dictate terms to the Mexicans; where have you all been hiding all this time, guys? I've truly missed you, but I suppose you've finally arrived at the same disillusioned perspective I've held for the last ten years... 😁 😁 😁

Eric Fox7 said:Dudikoff and Rick Fox? Okay, now we're talking. That’s got to be a winner. 🙏

Larry Fox5 said:Zoki is just an arrogant jerk. He’s managed to alienate basically everyone around him—it's impressive, really. All those years spent in diplomacy don't mean a thing when you're naturally this crude and stuck-up. Honestly, he might even win the next election because people around here always fall for that type... plus, on the other hand, you've got that soul-crushingly boring Tomislav Karamarko. Choosing between them is like picking between the plague and cholera.

bluebison47 said:And I guess... what exactly is the controversy here? I don't think I quite follow.🕺

Larry Fox5 said:Whatever, it's fine.

I'm not saying we should just let anyone and everyone in indiscriminately—I'm strictly talking about those who truly, desperately need it because their lives are on the line. It's a completely different issue that these massive columns of people are bypassing every possible checkpoint. Yeah, it's insane to allow border crossings without any oversight, but it happens because Europe isn't a single federation—it's just 28 little pieces that can't even agree with each other.

It's easy for Israel or the US to secure their borders when they're dealing with homogeneous nations with one army, one police force, and one person making the calls. Here, it's impossible because everyone is trying to run their own separate political show.

Noah Roberts46 said:Solid analysis.

Michelle Doyle61 said:Flipping Tables😂

That’s a pretty extreme example of violence. But honestly, it’s beside the point. Instead of comparing Islam to Christianity, we should be comparing Islamic beliefs to modern, secular America. That was my actual point. I don't care how many times tables were flipped in the New Testament. I don't think God descended to Earth to inspire people to write those specific scenes, and most Americans today don't feel that way either. We’ve moved past that. Religion isn't the factor here.

On the other hand, we see countries that follow the Quran very strictly. To me, those societies come across as violent, backward, and primitive. Anyone who can't see that, or tries to convince me that America is exactly the same because Christianity and Islam are essentially identical, is just closing their eyes to reality. Or they're basically treating us like the extremists over in Saudi Arabia.

Michelle Doyle61 said:This is precisely that liberal dogma that I think has taken such deep root that it will eventually cost us dearly. Christian America has gone through its catharsis and Enlightenment. It realized the madness and monstrosity of its past actions. And most importantly, it moved away from them. We don't live in a religious state today. Nowhere in the Constitution are God's laws or His word mentioned. Anyone can go to church, but their lifestyle doesn't differ at all from that of an atheist. We have morality, a state, and a life that isn't tied to religion. Achieving this took us centuries of bloody wars and conflicts.

But what I want to say—and what people in America are afraid to say today—is that Islam is inherently dangerous to us at its core. Muhammad wasn't Jesus or Buddha. He was a commander, a general, and a warrior who spread his faith and mission through war and killing. ISIS actually adheres most strictly to the prophet's words. Of course, there are plenty of Muslims who are disgusted by what they do. But a huge number of those people don't think Saudi Arabia is run in a sick way. They don't think stoning is unacceptable under certain conditions. They believe that if I mock the prophet, I deserve a drastic punishment. You cannot impose a social norm on that kind of thinking. You can't force them to be compatible with mine. It is simply impossible. And it will lead to conflict.

There is a reason why we don't see radical Jainists leading wars and killing people. Islam has a few places where we can say it carries a message of peace. But that is nothing compared to the numerous other parts where it is cited as a primitive and backward religion. And the people who believe in that—who truly believe God told the prophet those things, who think it is the word of God, who believe it must never be touched, mentioned, or criticized—those people are dangerous. Regardless of whether they declare themselves or others as moderate and normal.

It’s not accurate. Sure, someone might claim to be a believer, but their actions often tell a completely different story. They do things that just don't align with the core tenets of their faith. Honestly, you rarely see truly steadfast believers who actually live by the New Testament in its entirety.

Even if they did follow everything to the letter, it wouldn't change much. If you look at Jesus, he was basically the ultimate hippie on a hill. You can't even put Buddha or Muhammad in the same sentence as him because their actual messages are worlds apart. There's a massive distinction between believing someone might face hell for marrying a man versus the idea of us taking the law into our own hands to stone them for it.

Jessica Gonzalez said:Do you even watch the news? They were talking on the evening broadcast tonight about both the North American route and the "African" route. The boats coming from Africa are mostly just young men. In Budapest, you mostly see groups of 5 or 6 young guys fighting over trains. Those aren't really refugees.

As for your point about Saudi Arabia and the others, nice try, I had a good laugh. The truth is they just don't want them; to them, these are just poor, dirty people. Instead, they have even poorer workers from India and Bangladesh. It’s all just business, and to them, these people are just pawns and statistics. That's why they have visas for them.

Jessica Gonzalez said:What are you even talking about? That’s exactly the point—the Jewish community protects its own people by any means necessary. Their diaspora supports Israelis, unlike the rest of the Arab world, which I guess might be happier if all the Syrians just starved. Why don't these refugees go to Dubai, Qatar, or Saudi Arabia? Those are places and cities that are way wealthier than Europe or other Arab nations, yet the refugees don't head there? I guess I'd love an explanation for that.

ruggedjackal46 said:I'd say that’s also the mindset of the people whose actual job it is to think about the long term.😁

Robin Fox2 said:American universities deserve nothing but ridicule, given that almost everyone else is just a bunch of low-lifes...

ruggedjackal46 said:He doesn't know what he's talking about. He and his brother managed to rake in millions without a degree, any actual work experience, or even a shred of integrity. They’re protected like grizzly bears in the wild, and to top it all off, they've got a coach without a diploma, Zack, leading the club in the Champions League. He's really just mocking everyone who actually earned their credentials the honest way.