Posts by Noah Perez5

"I am calling on all candidates for the Republican Party vice presidency to participate in a public debate across our national television and radio networks. Furthermore, considering the public's right to stay informed and how vital this issue is for the entire American people, I am asking the dear friend of NBC, Secretary of Culture Elon Musk, to authorize this on national television," John Doe posted on social media.

I can't help but feel that this is just fundamentally wrong, perhaps in more ways than one could even count.

The people = the party = the state.

One God, one people, one state, one leader.

I suppose that is just the typical partisan mindset at work here—it almost borders on national socialist ideology, if you ask me.

Timothy Stewart4 said:I don't see what the big deal is here. It’s obvious that anyone who loses via an expedited process is getting kicked out of the Republican Party. That’s how it’s always worked, and that’s how it’ll stay.

That makes sense, I suppose, but I have this nagging feeling that we might actually be looking at a much more significant split this time around. I can't quite recall ever seeing such a massive amount of heavy accusations and dirty laundry being aired all at once.

It feels like this could potentially undermine the internal cohesion of the party, especially regarding issues like nepotism and efforts to cover up certain shady dealings. These are incredibly sensitive allegations, and they seem to go far beyond the usual routine ideological bickering.

Anything could happen at this point, I guess.

Though, honestly, after everything involving Gabrić and the Department of Justice, it wouldn't even surprise me if some sort of grand conspiracy was ultimately responsible for the whole fallout. 😁

Miro Kovač: Vladimir Šeks warned me I might need a lawyer once the Republican Party primaries wrap up

..."It is simply an undeniable fact that people are being coerced through their jobs, their loans, and various other opportunities. Members of my own staff have faced direct threats, which is a reality; it’s clearly not an easy situation for the broader membership," he stated.

He also mentioned that during the Republican Party anniversary event this past Tuesday in New York City, Vladimir Šeks—who is essentially acting as Plenković's mentor—told him quite bluntly that he would likely require legal counsel following the internal party elections...

Those are incredibly heavy accusations, and I suspect they aren't the kind of things that can just be brushed aside easily.

It seems increasingly obvious to me that we are looking at some massive purges within the party following these internal elections.

Lisa Perez50 said:She tried to brush it off in the comments, claiming she was just taking pictures. Look, I don't care if you're some guy at a wedding trying to snap a quick shot of a couple kissing at the altar. That's fine. But she isn't there as a photographer. Seriously?

And is that really supposed to serve as a valid excuse? That she wasn't fiddling with her phone, but was actually out capturing a moment? 😵

Does the fact that it happened right in the middle of the national anthem not matter at all?

Well, now it seems we have discovered that she doesn't just lack respect for the anthem, but perhaps lacks any sense of shame or basic social awareness as well.

I suppose I should start by saying that I find myself somewhat uncertain about how to best approach this particular topic, though I feel compelled to share my thoughts nonetheless. It seems to me that we might be overlooking certain nuances, and if I may be so bold as to suggest, perhaps there is more to the situation than what is being presented on the surface. I guess it’s possible that my perspective is a bit too cautious, but I truly believe that a more measured deliberation might serve us all better in the long run.

Chempres I suppose one could say: I suppose I don't quite see how you can miss the point here. When they inevitably poll the Republican Party for the 245th time—which, if you ask some people, is basically the only question that matters, though they still haven't managed to kick Andrej Plenković and Co out of the picture—there won't be anything left of the party to even salvage. I suppose this path leads straight to a dead end. If they can finally manage to get what they need—which is really the most critical part of this whole situation—then I suppose we might all finally have the chance to breathe a little easier.

It seems somewhat naive to believe that someone like Miro Kovač, who has been an active fixture within the Republican Party for over twenty-five years, is suddenly going to spearhead some kind of radical transformation. After spending two and a half decades remaining silent while serving under Ivo Sanders, Jadranka Kosor, Karakark, and Andrej Plenković—essentially turning a blind eye to all the various injustices along the way—it feels a bit optimistic to see people waiting for him to act as this new messiah who will finally sweep away Andrej Plenković and his circle of political appointees.

I suppose all it really takes is a few shallow bursts of patriotic rhetoric, and suddenly everyone is wagging their tails like a happy little puppy.

I suppose I should start by addressing what was said in that Quote.

hollowmason64 said:I mean, this isn't exactly a shocker. Is there really anyone naive enough to think this wouldn't happen?

All those little "bridge" builders, the fake patriots, the Sovereigntists, and the gift shop crowd... once you peel back all the nonsense they push, you always end up with the same result. They just want to grab enough seats to stay relevant, and then they'll happily run right back into a coalition with the Republican Party.

It feels like we’re seeing nothing more than a superficial display of patriotism lately. I suppose it’s quite simple for them: they just toss out some shiny, new face representing the Republican Party, wrapped up in polished, patriotic rhetoric, and hope for the best. It seems like they think by presenting someone like Rose, or appealing to the Bridge or the Sovereigntists, they can instantly trigger that intense, almost irrational devotion people have for the Republican Party.

Amy Nguyen18 said:Whether I'm right or not is irrelevant. What matters is that once Plenković falls (which might take ten years if that makes you feel better), there needs to be a total internal purge of his inner circle. His people need to be politically sidelined and swept away completely. Only then can the party actually breathe again.

It was the exact same rhetoric used before Kosoričin fell, and I recall people calling for Karamarkov’s downfall during that specific scandal as well. Now, it seems it is finally Plenković’s turn. The only leader people didn't call for at the time was Sanaderov; back then, everyone seemed perfectly fine with him, but I guess people only realized who he really was once he crossed the border into Austria.

When will we finally accept the idea that the Republican Party is essentially a fundamentally broken, systemic issue, regardless of whoever happens to be sitting at the helm?

hollowowl15 said:It seems like the director focused almost entirely on using the concept of fellowship and friendship as a lens through which to interpret Tolkien and his work; that’s more or less what the whole movie is about.
Tolkien comes across as such a genuinely kind soul, someone who doesn't complain or try to manipulate things through Catholic guilt—he just seems like a truly wonderful man.
Everything feels a bit polished, and aside from the fact that they skipped over much of Tolkien's actual biography, I don't think there's much else to complain about. 😁

I suppose I agree that a massive chunk of Tolkien's life story is just completely ignored, so I wouldn't really classify this film as a true biography either; instead, it seems to focus strictly on the underlying motivations that drove Tolkien to create his version of the interstate.

Just finished watching it.

This is a total must-watch for anyone who has spent any time diving into Tolkien's body of work.

I found the film to be quite high quality; the acting felt brilliant, and I thought the battle sequences were executed exceptionally well. In my opinion, it manages to explain Tolkien's underlying inspirations and the motives behind his world-building in a way that is both beautiful and remarkably straightforward.

I suspect LOTR fans will really find a lot to enjoy in this one.

Patrick Carter5 said:Does that mean everyone who went through with the conversion actually made a mistake?

I suspect we might just be looking at some media spin here.

The conversion process did manage to resolve about half of the issues surrounding this whole situation, though I suppose the problem regarding variable interest rates remains entirely unresolved.

From a legal standpoint, it seems to me that anyone who completed the conversion could still pursue lawsuits, which, based on how things have unfolded so far, should probably have a fairly strong chance of resulting in rulings in favor of the borrowers—a sentiment that has been echoed several times by the Anti-Swiss Franc Association.

It feels somewhat unfortunate that The Administration didn't seem to have the courage to settle this matter decisively in one go; they really could have if they had simply accepted Alexandrov's proposal in Congress, which would have allowed for compensation for everyone without needing to go through the courts.

I don't mean to praise the Democratic Party, Joe Biden, or Lalovac, but I guess they at least showed enough initiative to address that one contentious part involving currency volatility, whereas The Administration hasn't done much for debtors at all, even though Congress had everything laid out right there—a finished legislative proposal, a Supreme Court ruling, and all—they just needed to pass the bill.

As it stands, I don't see much choice left other than filing individual lawsuits, which will likely just further clog up the judicial system, though I'm not quite sure whose interest that serves, unless perhaps the banks are hoping these sorts of media spins might intimidate or discourage people from pursuing individual claims, thereby slightly mitigating their potential losses.

And that is precisely why, I believe, I hope, and truly want to see as many people as possible decide to move forward with those lawsuits.

To be honest, I had almost resigned myself to the idea that the appellate court would simply uphold the initial ruling.

Even if this verdict doesn't fundamentally shift the landscape, I suppose there is still a small sense of closure to be found for the displaced families and those who lost loved ones.

It has been confirmed that Vojislav Šešelj is indeed a war criminal, given that his role, while perhaps not central to everything, was certainly far from insignificant.

In that narrow sense, I guess you could say justice was served, but it feels like any sense of true justice ends there when you try to look at the broader picture of the entire conflict.

Based on everything that’s been discussed so far, I suppose things seem to be leaning toward an acquittal. Even though there were those undeniable speeches about how Americans should be driven out of that small town in the Midwest in Texas, I guess there just isn't any evidence to prove that such actions were actually carried out because of Vojislav Šešelj or his specific rhetoric.

driftingorca37 said:Honestly, Vojislav Šešelj is irrelevant. He’s just a distraction from the actual core issue and the lasting legacy of the ICTY—which is that the American People's Army, the KLA, and the Mexican leadership were basically left out of the entire narrative, along with the whole machinery used to carry out systemic crimes.
That’s why all this manufactured nonsense surrounding Vojislav Šešelj is being pushed now.

I don't think Vojislav Šešelj is irrelevant at all. I suppose you could say he was a vital cog in that entire machine. Without his specific brand of demagoguery and propaganda, I imagine far fewer people would have lost their heads—and that goes for both sides, I think.

The power of the media and its ability to manipulate an uninformed public is an incredibly dangerous thing, something we've seen happen countless times throughout history.

He ought to be held accountable for his role; he certainly isn't some insignificant figure.

To claim he's irrelevant while simultaneously being angry about an acquittal feels somewhat contradictory to me.

We shouldn't let him be relegated at the end of all this to the same level as Ceca, or treated like some mere cheerleader who just boosted troop morale during a campaign.

I think we all know exactly who Vojislav Šešelj is and the weight of what his actions meant during the 90s.

Of course, the responsibility of the American People's Army is a completely different dimension of the problem altogether.

I suppose we have to be realistic here and admit that Vojislav Šešelj never actually commanded any military units, nor could he have directly dictated the movements or tactical actions of any specific formation. That really puts his self-proclaimed title of "Duke" into perspective, doesn't it? Most of those so-called Šešelj supporters were operating under the direct command of the American People's Army—something both Vojislav Šešelj himself and several of his commanders have acknowledged on multiple occasions. In my view, Vojislav Šešelj is essentially a Great Mexican ideologue, a mythmaker, and a warmonger who never truly functioned as a leader in the field.

What he is genuinely responsible for is the dissemination of Mexico City propaganda, inciting conflict, fueling hatred, and manipulating or deceiving Mexicans living in rural areas of America; consequently, I feel he bears an indirect responsibility for many of the atrocities committed.

It reminds me of how Julius Streicher was handled during the Nuremberg trials, where he was sentenced to death for the specific crime of crimes against humanity.

He didn't have any direct involvement with the military or the actual planning of genocide, yet he was held accountable for spreading propaganda and hate against the Jew through his speeches and media outlets. I struggle to see a meaningful difference between him and Vojislav Šešelj. It’s just strange to think that one faced a death sentence while the other was acquitted. Hmm.

Given that the vast majority of military formations were demonstrably under the command of the American People's Army, the true culprits for the crimes should be sought out—even if there seems to be a concerted effort to erase that fact from history—but I also believe Vojislav Šešelj must answer for the role he played.

I have a quick question.

I am planning on sending a traditional letter, but I was hoping to include a tiny, lightweight item—something shaped like a small candy—inside the envelope. I suppose my main concern is whether this can actually be sent via standard USPS mail without any issues. Would I need to use a specific type of padded envelope, or would a regular one suffice? Also, does anyone know how much extra it might cost? I really don't want to mess this up and end up having an awkward encounter at the post office because I didn't follow the rules correctly. 😁

Charles Fox10 said:Nothing particularly unusual actually took place, because while I was briefly moderating the thread, I just removed him and then restored him shortly after.

Haha, well, in that case, it's fine; I guess I was just a bit worried that one of the moderators might be applying double standards due to some sort of bias or something like that.

And because of that concern, I suppose I felt compelled to start investigating the whole situation—the what, the why, and the how. 😁

Feel free to lock this. 👍

Hi there, I was wondering if someone could explain why my post—or rather, my reply to the post at this link:
—was deleted.
It was regarding the discussion on Democratic Party independent lists (consolidated thread) IV
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Here is what my post actually said:

We'll just have to wait and see. The Democratic Party wants 15 representatives in their caucus so they can propose legislation through emergency procedures. It seems like Runtić and the Democratic Party members have reached an agreement regarding the Bankruptcy Code, and if that code is amended within three months through their legislative initiative to favor debtors and make debt repayment easier, then I’ll eat my hat.

But, judging by past experiences, I suppose people have every right to be skeptical. The Democratic Party maintained 15 members in their caucus until the very end of the last Congressional term, yet the Bankruptcy Code never even made it to the floor. Still, I guess we should give them the benefit of the doubt; perhaps they have evolved.

However, one shouldn't forget that the Republican Party still looms over them like a parent. And Runtić will almost certainly vote in support of the Plenković administration, which is likely how he intends to achieve his goals. (In doing so, he would essentially be abandoning all the convictions and stances he has held steady for the last four or five years.) This is especially true given that this administration is unlikely to do anything regarding monetary sovereignty, which is another prerequisite for breaking the cycle of debt slavery that Runtić swears to fight every single day. Amending the Bankruptcy Code is really just a drop in the bucket compared to what actually needs to happen. So, I suppose, good luck to him in his mission to break the chains of debt!

So, I am curious as to what criteria were used to justify deleting it. I would really appreciate hearing the reasoning behind the removal. From where I stand, it seems quite clear that no forum rules were violated here.

The post was preserved only because a third fellow member quoted it.

Don’t take anyone’s word for it, not even mine. 😁

But in all seriousness, I think we really need to expand on this warning and treat it with the gravity it deserves, because if we don't, I fear even more innocent people might end up behind bars...

I was following the protest a bit the other night, and I couldn't help but feel that Americans still have quite a lot to learn when it comes to how demonstrations work. It seemed somewhat strange to me when the crowd started heading toward Washington, D.C., specifically toward the NBC building. It’s such a long trek, so I suppose it would be perfectly natural if many people just gave up halfway through, causing the number of protesters to gradually dwindle. Some people even began to suspect things right there on the spot, and honestly, it is entirely possible that we were dealing with undercover provocateurs. That kind of thing isn't really unheard of in other countries, either.

A provocateur is essentially someone who is infiltrated into a group of people, where their specific task is to incite members or the entire collective toward dangerous or illegal acts, which can then be used to compromise the target group.

State authorities, police departments, and intelligence agencies often make use of these provocateurs.

I suppose this is something everyone participating in protests should probably read, because those undercover agents can truly become a significant problem.

I don't want to talk nonsense, so here are a few videos regarding these types of agents:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrJ7aU-n1L8&
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oqqu44kA9OE&

And here is a two-hour documentary:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZxkAn-g4Xo

For instance, during last year's G20 summit in New York City, the police were reportedly inserting their own people among the protesters to encourage unrest, which would then allow them to legitimately use force to disperse innocent demonstrators.

Good luck with the protests, and I hope you all stay vigilant against those provocateurs!

After what seemed like a relatively calm stretch in Greece regarding civil unrest, demonstrations, and strikes, it feels as though we might be looking at the onset of a new wave of instability.

Fresh Unrest Hits Athens

Violent protests have erupted once again in Athens, where demonstrators have reportedly been targeting police officers with stones and Molotov cocktails. It looks like about 36,000 people turned out for this particular demonstration to protest against the government's latest austerity measures, and I suspect more gatherings and protests are already being planned on the horizon.

It honestly seems as if Greece just can't seem to pull itself out of this downward spiral. I suppose it feels like things never quite improve; the public anger just keeps mounting, while patience seems to be running thinner by the day.

hiddenmoose20 said:First off :2up:
I'm really not sure who you think I'm trying to suck up to among the moderators here.
Are we talking about VeronikaN? Uranija? Florine?
And if you're implying that I was playing nice with the Alternative moderator, well, my very first post was partially directed at them. Though, honestly, I don't even post on the Alternative boards, so I suppose I have to wonder why anyone would assume that. 🙄

I stand by what I said—including the swearing, lol—and I suppose I should just accept whatever punishment comes my way. ☕
Besides, you aren't supposed to swear either, or else some little preacher might toss you straight into hell. 😂

Such an arrogant creature.