Posts by loneviper2

Rachel Ortiz33 said:Bubimir's got nothing left to work with here. It's tough to top the first one, especially since Burton's been hitting some misses lately—I mean, *Dark Shadows* wasn't even close to being as good as *Planet of the Apes*, which says a lot...

Hopefully they aren't just recycling that *Beetlejuice goes to Hawaii* script that was supposed to happen back in the mid-90s...

Exactly!

Ryan Thompson said:Social liberalism and economic prosperity are deeply intertwined; if you take a little time to look into the data, you might find the correlation quite surprising. 😉

That’s pretty much common knowledge.
The problem is, when a nation hits its stride economically, people tend to drift away from their traditions and religious roots.

True success lies in finding that sweet spot where the two coexist. You need both if you want a society that feels complete, truly "prosperous," and still holds onto its core values. Any country that can actually pull that off deserves a standing ovation 🙂))))

Ryan Thompson said:Essentially, I'm asking why we’ve hit this economic slump, fallen out of the cultural conversation, and let our social fabric start to fray at the edges.

And when did I ever claim to be the one driving the "West's" economy, excuse me???☕

What I’m actually criticizing is how we've completely watered down the importance of marriage, family, and what it means to be human.
It's those "global police officers" trying to force their specific worldview on the entire planet.

Sean Sanders81 said:Well, that’s it then. Short, sweet, and utterly profound. I'm practically speechless.

😁

William Brown4 said:That can be handled through legislation, not through the Constitution... regardless, you just like to click without actually saying anything. You aren't making an impact here in America, so I’m going to keep ignoring you.☕

Oh, so it doesn't bother you if it's written into law?
Then why on earth would the Constitution be an issue for you?

And don't forget, us "insignificant factors" actually make up the majority of this country.
Give me a break.🙂))

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William Brown4 said:Well, let's see just how much you're actually contributing to keeping the nation going, since you're so obsessed with extinction.☕

Where on earth did you read that?

William Brown4 said:I'm not a Democrat, and I'd add that even as a believer, everything needs its limits.☕ And remember, the thief was none other than the pious Ivica, who came from a perfectly respectable Catholic family.☕

So, standing up for marriage as a union between a man and a woman is considered "too much" now?

Give me a break...🤣

William Brown4 said:And why didn't you tell me how many kids you have?☕

I'm sorry, but why on earth would I feel the need to tell you that? ☕

Ryan Thompson said:Major, reputable outlets like The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal tend to run quite a bit of negative coverage regarding the state of affairs here in America. Unfortunately, they aren't entirely wrong in their assessments.

Man, why can't we be more like them?
Why can't we be just as cool and modern?

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William Brown4 said:I read somewhere that in nearby Trieste, there were more divorces than weddings... I wouldn't be surprised if that trend starts spreading through America too.☕

So, Hebiga, where do we go from here?
Honestly, let's just scrap the whole concept of marriage.

William Brown4 said:No, the topics aren't the same at all, so I'm glad the moderators left this one alone. This thread covers completely different ground.

True, but I also know it's high time all this political garbage currently running America was removed. That’s exactly what they did in Italy a long time ago, which led to the so-called Second Republic.
I think after about 20 years, it's our turn for a Second Republic too. A brand new Republic of America that finally shakes off all the dust that's been accumulating for years.☕

I'm just wondering when all those ultra-hetero-Catholic types are going to start making a bunch of kids... or am I supposed to assume they never have sex?☕

I voted "Yes," and for the record, I'm a perfectly normal Catholic woman—there's nothing "ultra" about me, regardless of what you think that means.
A pile of kids? We'll start having them once two gay men manage to have a child together.

wearyowl29 said:That happened this past Sunday—and by Monday morning, we were already rushing to get our divorce papers filed!

At the end of the day, most couples don't actually go through with a split.☕

William Brown4 said:I’ve been watching everything happening here in America, and I honestly feel like we are a country on the brink of collapse. It really feels like it's time for the entire political elite in the US to just pack up and leave once and for all so we can finally focus on something intelligent. I'm posting this because I really wanted to share my take on all the current events in America with the rest of you on this forum. I truly believe we need a revolution.

First off, I’ve grown completely sick of the Republican Party, and now that I’m following American politics more closely, it’s perfectly clear to me why someone like Tomasi has zero support from the people.

I’m disgusted by what they pulled with that referendum "in the name of the family." It’s sickening because the birth rate in this "super-hetero-Catholic" America is already incredibly low. We’re basically heading toward extinction anyway, so where are all these hetero-Catholics? Why aren't they out there having huge families to fix our demographic image?

Personally, I feel ashamed because I believe a nation's Constitution should be its sacred text, much like the Bible. It’s something that shouldn't be constantly tinkered with, yet we seem to be changing our Constitution all the time.
It honestly bothers me that the Constitution, which is supposed to guarantee fundamental human rights and spread noble values among the people, is now being used to facilitate discrimination between hetero and homo populations.

These matters should be handled through legislation, not through Constitutional values.

I am genuinely embarrassed that so many people showed up and voted YES. It’s obvious that people didn't truly grasp what was actually at stake.

Now everyone is getting a taste for referendums; suddenly everyone wants to push through these expensive votes. While we are facing an economic meltdown, we’re just playing around with absolutely trivial referendums.

A few days ago, I cast my vote. I never used to feel ashamed of America, but now, I really am starting to feel ashamed of this country.

Since you all voted so heavily for traditional marriage, I'd love to see a sudden population boom—lots of kids, with everyone acting like these "super-hetero-Catholics" who don't use contraception, being all holy and pious.

I can finally say it: I am ASHAMED.🙂

How about you guys?

I’m ashamed to live in a country where there is absolute media terror directed at the majority of the population.
In a country where the media is under the direct influence of those in power, with the sole goal of dragging America's reputation through the mud.

We had our referendum. And thank God for that! We showed that we know how to protect what is most precious to us.

To those of you trying to paint us as backwards: what is there to say? If you hate this country so much, then please, move somewhere else. God bless.

They say those first few years of life are what truly shape who we become. It’s often argued that our early childhood experiences set the stage for whether we struggle with depression or anxiety later on in life.
In my opinion, that hits the mark about 90% of the time.

There are moments when everything just piles up at once—it feels like you're being squeezed from all sides—and you get that overwhelming sensation that you're about to snap. That’s usually exactly when the depression starts to settle in.

Ultimately, I think the most vital step is simply becoming self-aware of your own mental state.
Reading up on the subject, practicing breathing exercises, or working on building self-confidence (which is often the real game-changer) can be incredibly helpful tools. For many, these can make a difference even without professional therapy or medication—unless, of course, the situation has reached a more serious level.