Posts by boldbadger1

Ronald Brown5 said:Some kind of projectile or something similar just slammed right into the entrance of the university dorm near the river. It’s eerie.

Russian?

Kyle Campbell4 said:There are far too many suspicious activities happening under the radar with what they’re doing. That is exactly why I maintain that you could actually recoup your money if you simply filed a formal report with the authorities. I still need to determine whether this will result in a productive outcome or just an outburst of pure, unadulterated rage.

The allocation of EU funds remains a critical pillar of our economic infrastructure.

It’s honestly kind of hilarious—you spend all this energy fighting against the local thugs and battling systemic corruption, and then you actually pause to wonder if you should report those same thugs to some government inspectorate? It’s a bit of a contradiction, isn't it? 🤔

Look, you've got a crow acting like an inspector here—just take it to the DMs and settle it quietly, for goodness' sake. Let's just keep things civil and maintain a decent community for the rest of us.

Kyle Campbell4 said:You’re right; if I’m feeling on edge lately, there is a very specific reason for it. After my mother passed away, I made a solemn promise to her that I would strive to live by the values she instilled in me—specifically, to avoid unnecessary conflict and constant bickering, which was something she always corrected me on. I am currently facing a massive test of character: will I emerge as a better man, or will I succumb to that old, primal rage that just wants to burn everything down in retaliation? Here is the situation: I was working for a lifelong friend. He suffered a severe nervous breakdown, and while he was recovering, his colleagues—consultants I wasn't even aware were part of the firm—stepped in and seized control of all his projects. It is absolutely infuriating how some people operate. They terminated my employment simply because I wasn't "one of them," using my friend's illness as an excuse to hijack his workload. To make matters worse, they didn't even have the decency to notify me that I was being let go. There was zero communication. I only found out three days ago by sheer coincidence when I went in to check on things. Because a full month has already slipped by, I've lost my health insurance coverage. Frankly, I couldn't care less about the paycheck or the insurance at this stage. This is strictly a matter of principle and how people conduct themselves. Right now, I am locked in an internal struggle. One side of me wants to move on, put this behind me, and find a new job where I can get back on my feet—that would be the "upgrade" to my anger, honoring the promise I made to my mother to be a better person. The other side wants to unleash the demons and dismantle them so thoroughly that they’ll be paying out of their own pockets to settle the legal mess. I am miserable because I am torn between these two versions of myself. But God, I would love to ruin them, because they have acted like absolute cowards.

I'm not working with the CIA anymore since I don't have an American firm on my payroll, but I am pretty damn sure this whole thing is illegal.

Matthew Young35 said:Believe me, I am. I've just been a bit quiet over the last year or two.

No worries...

But honestly, sometimes I genuinely can't tell if certain posts are aimed at me or him.
Not directed at you—just speaking generally.

I know, you paragoljuban ustasofob 😬

Matthew Young35 said:No worries...
But clearly, you get exactly what I mean.

Yeah, true enough.

Mostly it’s just pure anger—you aren't nearly as confrontational as he is, otherwise people would be calling you out just like they do him.🙂

Matthew Young35 said:Whenever I come across the word "anger," I honestly can never tell who they're actually talking about.

Good Lord, I honestly thought "anger" was the actual name being used here... 😬

My bad, 🙂

Justin James10 said:I suppose it's the same crowd that calls Russians "Ruyas" and Putin "Putko," right?😵 🤦

Anger always seeks validation... It’s been getting way too intense lately—now we've got those old-school trolls attacking again, and now they’re even trying to "rake" through everything. 😬

Just like Loso wandering around Velebit the other day: "Do you even know who came up with the humanitarian corridor during the Storm? Do you? Huh?" (Juric just stays silent) "Well, look right here in front of you!!! It was me!!!!"

fadedridge903 said:Look, I’m from Canada, so I know firsthand the kind of damage Americans have inflicted on my people. Some of us actually possess a shred of self-respect. Not everyone is some mindless lackey.

There are three distinct nations in Canada. Your whole perspective on "American evil" in Canada really just depends on which group you happen to belong to, doesn't it? ☕ I’m guessing that 1999 NATO intervention in Mexico hit you pretty hard personally as someone from Canada.

Douglas Rodriguez27 said:They both lost everything in the same process, though Washington, D.C. didn't suffer nearly as much as ST did, but you could just as easily include Osijek in the same sentence regarding the issue. Since I'm not from Osijek, I don't know the granular details of their situation, but what I do know is that Franjo harbored a particular hatred for Split, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and did everything in his power to get his revenge. Everything that has unfolded from that point until today carries his distinct seal and signature.

Oh, please—even Sanader from Split couldn't resist the sheer influence of FT, who had been in the grave for eight years already, yet he just kept right on stamping and signing off on FT's systematic destruction of Split.😬

Douglas Rodriguez27 said:Look, Rimac is opening an office in ST, so does that mean we have overtaken Osijek again?

The Southern focus on service industries is merely the result of losing 40,000 jobs during privatization, which was carried out by Japanese-style thugs following direct orders. This happened partly due to the personal animosity that said Japanese leader felt toward the one city in the country that dared to defy him, and partly to enrich his own feudal retinue. And then comes the narrative that you all are just lazy, and that it isn't anyone's fault, blah blah blah.

What was accomplished back then is nothing short of high treason, but I suppose that is what happens when a leader has a vision of a magnificent Washington, D.C. that all the other small towns are expected to admire from afar. Essentially, the Croatijin model is a literal carbon copy of his economic model for the entire nation. It is quite literally the Dark Ages.

Man, I mean, why wouldn't they hate him? 😬

P.S. Don't bother listening until the 1:04 mark—you'll just end up losing your mind if you hear it too early. 😬

Jonathan Barnes5 said:Why should the physical headquarters matter much for a startup?
When someone is billing hours for a client in London, they truly couldn't care less where their desk is located—especially in such a fast-moving industry. Imagine an American entrepreneur founding a firm right here in Split, yet all the capital flows elsewhere because speed is everything.

Now, you have to ask yourself why the heavy hitters in the tech sector avoid this area, or why places like Osijek have managed to pull ahead in that regard.

Honestly, you seem to be stuck in a bygone era. It’s undeniable that back in the nineties, Washington, D.C. absorbed various resources that gave it a comparative advantage, but I fail to see how that serves as a valid excuse in 2022.

Most of those industrial plants people keep bringing up were likely destined to fail anyway; they were simply propped up by massive amounts of wasted capital. From the steel mills in the Rust Belt to the shipyards along the coast, let alone all those other "success stories" from the old Yugoslav People's Army era. Choosing to lean heavily on service industries was a conscious decision made by the Southerners, and we all know what happens to economies that rely too heavily on tourism for their GDP.

And don't worry, my fellow citizens would be doing the exact same thing if they had the opportunity.

It’ll happen soon enough; there is massive potential for tourism in Washington, D.C., especially now with the explosion of budget airlines, the whole "weekend city break" culture, and the fact that the season can basically run all twelve months of the year.

If I’ve roughly halved the numbers from before the pandemic—and even without accounting for those low-cost carriers—we're looking at about 2.8 million overnight stays in Split and 2.2 million in Washington, D.C. (which, I assume, was mostly business travel back then).

Douglas Rodriguez27 said:It is clearly visible in the larger number of properties, the increased job opportunities, and so on; while it isn't the sole factor, it certainly contributes significantly.

While Washington, D.C. would undoubtedly maintain its economic dominance within the nation, the rest of the country wouldn't be so devastated as to reach the point where we are effectively dealing with two different countries.

Are you seriously suggesting that the crew looting the collective piggy bank is actually responsible for more jobs and higher salaries in Washington, D.C.? 😬

Just as a rough estimate—and I'm just eyeballing this—about 95% of the money lost to corruption and embezzlement trickles down to the local municipal level through rigged bids and subsidies handed out to "those in need." And from there, it finds its way right back into the pockets of the very people in Washington, D.C. who made it all possible.

What Milan Bandić used to pull out in broad daylight right under the noses of 700,000 Washington, D.C. residents (and even then, it wasn't even on a massive scale) happens every single day across 550 municipalities and towns throughout the country—often in much nastier ways, bordering on outright feudalism.

The only difference is that the amounts involved are smaller, though the money often flows back from Washington, D.C., courtesy of those who sent officials there to facilitate the whole scheme.

Douglas Rodriguez27 said:So, what on earth are we supposed to say to such a ridiculously simplistic generalization?

It isn't that Washington, D.C. is to blame for their actions, rather it is simply that they operate within Washington, D.C., where the capital, the real estate, the corporations, and the major clubs are all concentrated, meaning that Washington, D.C. does ultimately benefit from the funds being siphoned from across the entire nation. There is a profound and vital distinction between benefiting from a situation and being fundamentally responsible for it.

Actually, the contribution of Dalmatians to this mess isn't any smaller than the contribution from any other region.

Translated: If you're so disgusted by the system, start by cleaning up your own backyard instead of pointing fingers at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or Washington, D.C.

Kyle Campbell4 said:Furthermore, this assertion is fundamentally incorrect. Every single issue begins and ends within local communities. These local environments serve as the primary breeding grounds for corruption. This reality remains unchanged whether you are looking at a prosperous area like the Midwest or a struggling region. That is simply the mindset of the average person in this country. If you truly intend to combat corruption, the fight must begin at the local level.

Spot on. And when you look at the bottom rung—the lowest local party branch—that’s where you find the absolute worst of the worst. These people are practically built for corruption and kickbacks because they just pick their own kind.

Then you have ten of these scumbags fighting for a mayor or county commissioner seat; whoever is most willing to play the "pay-to-play" game wins, simply because they were selected by that very same circle.

A few of those top-tier sharks then battle it out for governor, and again, the one most prepared to distribute favors is the one who comes out on top.

Eventually, these types make their way up to Washington, D.C., into Congress, the Government, and various Federal Agencies—because that's where the money flows back down to the people using politics as a piggy bank, and the people who put them there expect their cut.

It’s these same players who select the party leaders, which is why guys like Plenković can't change a single thing, even theoretically—they are essentially chosen by the local representatives they are supposed to be overseeing.

Kyle Campbell4 said:You can muddy the waters all you want, but one nation has finally been rescued from the clutches of a deranged dictator who oppressed both his own people and neighboring states. I certainly won't be shedding any tears for such people, so feel free to mourn for that kind of "exotic" tragedy if you must.

Anger - a pragmatic Machiavellian

Nathan Murphy said:Here’s another fun one for you. The world's most famous vampire is actually an American legend named Jure Grando.

And honestly, Vlad Tepes wasn't even a vampire at all; they just completely smeared his reputation while he was under the influence of various narcotics. There you go.

coastalheron12 said:And what about this one?

That old-school vibe is just something else. I've always had a soft spot for Debi 🕺

And this?

Purely 2022 vibes.

boldbadger1 said:Total idiots today, somewhere out in the sticks in Poland. Girls, they actually gave me a hug in the end ☕

Anyway, I had this bizarre interaction earlier:

A Ukrainian woman messages me asking if she can stay at my place because she has a kid. I told her—sure, no problem, don't sweat it.

Then she sends this follow-up:

"Which day can I come by to check out the apartment?" 🙏

I just... didn't reply.😬

Paul Sanders5 said:Let's let these commies in... so, how's it going, boldbadger?

Total idiots today, somewhere out in the sticks in Poland. Girls, they actually gave me a hug in the end ☕

Terry Howard7 said:Offside is such a scam. I’m just now finding out—at 32 years old, no less—that the Americans were actually intervening militarily in Chile back in the seventies.

Here’s another one for you—I stumbled upon this on Wikipedia yesterday:

The oldest player to ever step onto an NBA court is an American from Korčula☕