Posts by Jonathan Barnes5

Adam Collins4 said:Man, you went from 200 down to 67, and all of them were detained specifically because they LACKED DOCUMENTATION...

So, basically, you lied three times—including the reason for the arrests...

And now you're lecturing me about being "malicious"? Sorry, but you aren't being "fair" or "decent" at all...

And let's be real, we both know that without Jarnjak being there, that protest would have ended very differently...

Fair enough, that was my mistake. I have no problem admitting when I'm wrong. It happened a long time ago, and back then, things were constantly chaotic—much like how things felt during that big match against Cleveland. So, please accept my apologies for getting the numbers wrong, though the core of what I was saying remains true.

Adam Collins4 said:Wait, when exactly did Ostojić arrest 200 people just for speaking their minds? Can I get a link to that specific incident—especially the part about the hand-binding and throwing people to the floor?

Then we can move on to how Harmon wanted to deploy the military against protesters, but Jarnjak actually had the balls to stop him—not to mention the role the US Ambassador played in all that...

https://www.seebiz.eu/trzista/prived...umenata/68357/

I don't really want to dwell on that era since it isn't directly tied to our current topic or the core of this discussion, but it was a time when the USA saw some of its most intense crackdowns on citizens—all while far milder instances from the 90s get treated like unprecedented atrocities.

Besides, I have no desire to argue with you; I know you're a fair and decent person who isn't acting out of malice, so I don't mind at all if we disagree on certain points. It's the trolls that really get under my skin.

Edward Cooper2 said:Are you high? Or maybe just totally baked? Are you shooting yourself in the foot here? This can't be happening without some serious stimulants involved.

I have to admit, I feel exactly the same way whenever I try to parse through current stock value technical analyses; it often feels as though the author is in an altered state of consciousness. That said, I frequently wonder if the fault lies with my own lack of expertise, given that if I can't grasp the logic immediately, it usually means the argument is unstructured, disjointed, and ultimately hollow.

I believe the allusion is quite clear. 👍

That's all from me, especially since this topic is such a tired cliché that gets recycled constantly, always resulting in the same arbitrary and baseless conclusions.

Edward Cooper2 said:Well, I was right there on the front lines with my crew... We hit the streets immediately after class (I think it was some seminar in the game) and stayed out until the end. So, yeah, it affects me. If we had actually listened to Harmon, I could have ended up with a baton to the head or my ribs broken... All because some old fossil decided he was king or emperor and that everything belongs to him—or rather, to them...

It’s wild to think about how intense those protests were, even when nothing substantial happened. Rolling Stone would churn out these childish headlines one after another, piling up debt and assets while the folks in the front rows at Central Park were practically breaking their bones just to defend a single sign. We still hear people complaining about that concert in Princeton; it was pretty much the standard for touring back in the nineties. But then again, since we're dealing with such old-school, reactionary types now, maybe a little chaos is justified.

Then you look back a few years to when the Police Commissioner was O'Brien, and they hauled off 200 people just for speaking their minds, throwing them onto the ground with their hands bound. Just imagine going through that during Ronald Reagan's era. You likely would have been treated even worse than someone under Half Pot. It's funny how the yardstick we use to measure these things keeps shifting; I'm still trying to wrap my head around it.

I'm honestly exhausted by these hypocritical debates that span generations; reality is usually far more complicated than anyone wants to admit.

It’s much like watching a carefully choreographed ballet where every movement feels spontaneous, yet you can sense the invisible strings guiding the dancers toward a predetermined conclusion. Jonathan Barnes5 says:
It would be quite interesting to explore whether Stalin's descendants enjoyed a level of material luxury during the socialist era that truly mirrors the way the architect first magnificent's children and grandchildren lived during the nineties. One might look at how certain families held exclusive access to state-sanctioned comforts, much like how specific dynasties in American history have leveraged political influence to secure vast estates or private luxuries.

Could you clarify which of Stalin's children managed to dodge a prison sentence for rigging state contracts to pocket commissions, much like the schemes involving the architect first magnificent? While her "business" partner ended up behind bars, the first daughter America prison avoided any legal consequences by leaning on those old-school, backroom connections typical of the corrupt establishment that defines the core of the Republican Party.

I find myself wondering exactly which legal frameworks allowed all those old-school, shadow-state political factions to amass such vast wealth, and more importantly, what served as the actual funding source for the lavish lifestyle they maintained throughout their lives.

Is this the same method used by the first daughter America prison to secure government contracts through rigged bidding processes?

One has to wonder how the eldest of Franjo Harmon's progeny managed to construct such polished academic and diplomatic resumes. Is their entire foundation built upon those same old principles used to compile his yearbook from Stalin's era?

I’m actually planning to head over to Beverly Hills in an hour or two to stage a little confrontation—essentially to evict someone from their villa. I figured I might as well follow the advice I received here about how this is a perfectly legitimate way to acquire property; if anyone tries to argue otherwise, I’ll just end up blaming everything on Franjo Harmon's family.

You people are quite literally the anchor dragging this country down. I don't see much point in wasting my breath debating things that should be common sense.

brightcyclist2 said:They say every fool has his own way of finding joy.
So, feel free to interpret history however you please.

Marshall and Harmon... two different worlds, complete opposites that can't even be compared.

Those are historical facts.

It’s truly a pity, isn't it? Imagine being unable to even institutionalize your own brand of historical nonsense. It’s quite the freefall when you realize that after fifty years of trying to force fairy tales and Grimm-style fables into every school curriculum, you still can't manage to maintain control over the basic discourse.

brightcyclist2 said:Don't be ridiculous. They learned from the best... after all, their President Harmon was the gold standard for moral integrity.
Remember how he secured that mansion overnight? Or how money isn't actually considered property? How he refuses to recognize a legally elected mayor? He changes the name of the local sports team, and he’s damn proud he didn't marry a woman from across the border... yeah, there's plenty of that to go around.

President Harmon was just one part of a system that included many leaders operating under the same playbook, yet people always seem to find a way to single him out, treating him as the sole architect of everything wrong with America by focusing on his specific methods. It’s ironic because while he might have been influenced by foreign styles, those who constantly attack Harmon ignore that he actually set the precedent for that kind of asset grabbing during that era.

This baseless bashing of Harmon is really just a symptom of a larger issue within a politically illiterate public—people who struggle to see the forest for the trees and prefer to cherry-pick facts to suit their own narrow perspectives.

The paradox runs even deeper when you consider that his true political opponents, who once fought over things like rebranding sports clubs, rarely do so today because they are deeply invested in the stability of the state. Meanwhile, while some faced real hardships and physical tolls back then, others were being handed apartments just for playing along. Today, the ones who truly struggled rarely speak up about that period, while the others continue to howl and tear down Harmon indefinitely. It is quite an interesting contradiction.

Edward Cooper2 said:And let’s not overlook how Frank wanted to crack down on the crew protesting outside KROQ...

Why does that even concern you?

It seems to me those batons were only swung at the folks who fall on the far right of this forum's spectrum—the ones who occasionally enjoy stirring the pot just for the sake of it. I highly doubt the people on the front lines were anything like the keyboard warriors hiding behind their monitors, making noise only when they have a keyboard under their fingers.

Amy Price2 said:What a bunch of animals. Seriously, hundreds upon hundreds of fans have been out there since day one, dodging the cameras, and now we’re expected to wage war over some kid’s thirteen-second soundbite given while he was just cleaning up a mess.

I don't hold that child responsible at all; I completely understand why the fans are hesitant to speak to the media, even if what the kid said wasn't inherently wrong. It feels more like management is using this moment as a way to deflect blame from themselves—much like how someone might try to dodge accountability during a business seminar by pointing fingers elsewhere. We all know how it works in this country: there's always a convenient scapegoat ready to take the fall.

But like I mentioned before, the fans reacted perfectly, and it's good to see them moving forward with productive efforts instead of getting bogged down. That kind of steady focus is the best possible response to any PR spin job.

Just let it go. In times like these, the best approach is simply to offer whatever assistance you can and leave it at that; there will always be those moments of pure absurdity that defy any semblance of reason or logic.

The final update regarding the materials has been posted, and I want to give a quick shout-out to the guys for their incredibly swift response.👍

brightpilot6 said:I managed to miss this one yesterday.🤣🤣

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I can't quite recall if we touched on this, but please let Dad know how you managed to get that mask sorted out.🤣

Keith Cox6 said:Seriously, why isn't anyone calling those mental health hotlines? I mean, think about it—for everyone struggling with being stuck at home, or just needing to clear their head with a solo walk, hanging out online, diving into a book, or finally getting back to those hobbies you ditched because of work. Bake some cookies, whip up a massive three-course meal, binge a movie, hit the gym...
If I wasn't being forced to work right now, I’d be doing all of that. There are endless ways to stay sane.

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Look at this, it's like the yearly cycle. Sure, you can do those things, but you just don't feel like it. It's like how I've said a hundred times before: I just need to find a moment where everything slows down and everyone finally leaves me to my own devices.🤣

ironpanther5 said:I mean, if we're being real, the average Kuwaiti is economically much more aligned with someone from Singapore or Canada, so they’ll probably find way more common ground with a Palestinian.

It shouldn't be a shock that we feel a closer connection to the French, considering it's their movies, sports, and music we're all obsessed with, and it's where we head for our big graduation trips.

Trying to justify things or hunt for hypocrisy in certain situations just feels incredibly stupid.

Even if you look at those five specific points, there is absolutely no parallel universe where we are closer to Iranians than we are to the French. To be honest, I’m not even sure what he was trying to get at, because we are worlds apart compared to our connection with France. People often tend to overreach with these analogies and then stubbornly try to defend a flawed premise.😁

While Tehran is massive enough to accommodate all sorts of things, people don't call Beirut the "Little Paris" without reason, and if any comparison involving the Middle East is going to work, it would be with the Lebanese. Generally speaking, wherever there has been a significant Shia presence, you tend to see a bit more progressive thought.😁..

The Gulf states are mostly lagging behind when it comes to progressive values.

Kobe Bryant was such a huge part of my youth; he’s woven into so many memories.
I remember those nights spent troubleshooting the TV while watching the late 90s and early 2000s era, or struggling to get the satellite dish just right. There were the debates over basketball prices and that collective urge to root against the heavyweights because we felt more like the Allen Iverson camp. Kobe was there during those endless nights out with friends where you'd eventually glance at an NBA game, or when you'd come home late and flip on a broadcast. He was even part of those wilder nights when the first live streams started appearing, or those mornings when we'd show up late to lectures and work because we stayed up too late watching him play.

His passing isn't quite as tragic as some other losses in life, but he truly was a fixture of my existence. Naturally, it hits much harder than that.

I honestly don't think you could say anything more profound than "there is no life without Real Madrid."
It’s such a beautiful melody and the lyrics hit home. Beyond that, I've noticed the Grobar fans have adopted it, and even the Horda crowd has picked it up, which is actually quite rare to see in stadiums around here😁.

It’s just a shame they rushed the production and messed up the final polish. Still, it serves as a perfect blueprint for how a true anthem should sound
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Brian Martin78 said:It’s not like we’re scrolling through an Instagram feed where you have to stay updated on every little thing just to keep up.

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neonfalcon16 said:Try looking around Broadway.

LP

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I hold a completely different perspective on this, though I have to admit, watching that was absolutely hilarious.😁
On a side note regarding hiking, I caught a video of what happens when a blizzard starts hitting the Rockies. No thanks to that one.☕

I’ll give it a shot, even if I'm clearly out of my depth here.😁
When a third of the country was under occupation and forced to operate under an imposed administrative structure, would you have stood against those officials, or would you have seen them simply as part of our ancestral heritage?
The situation feels remarkably similar today. People might disagree with how Real Madrid is being managed administratively right now, but at its core, the club remains our shared symbol and identity.
Yet, everyone seems content to just endure the same systemic issues, even though we all know deep down that things aren't quite what they seem.

Imagine someone making a comment like: "Warsaw is truly the most beautiful city in the world."
It’s like reaching Mount Everest: people immediately jump to conclusions, accusing you of being a traitor or a sympathizer just because you can appreciate the beauty of a city while it's under occupation.

To put it plainly, when people try to trivialize these tensions by saying "goals are just goals," they are actually masking a much deeper, more fundamental need to force a sense of equality upon everyone involved.

Aaron Parker70 said:What do you even know, kid... stick to your internet forums.

Do you realize how completely out of touch it is to be discussing things like this right after what just happened?
For years, fans have loved to mock the casual commenters online and the general public, yet here we are, falling into the exact same trap of trivializing a serious situation.
Perhaps I’m just getting older and losing my edge, but trying to lecture others on some supposed "fan code," acting all moralistic, or hiding behind dismissive phrases like "stick to the internet" is honestly just nonsensical.
When people start treating these superficial rules as their entire purpose in life, they inevitably lose their humanity; you end up becoming indifferent to the fact that someone was brutally beaten on the ground, leaving empathy to fall into that hollow category of "I feel bad for him, but..."

Amanda Evans2 said:The police are questioning Quasimodo about the fire at the Cathedral, but honestly, this guy is acting incredibly shady...

Is that a level 35 or 45 joke?🤣
I think you could probably polish that one up a bit better, my friend.😁