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I have some wonderful news to share! I finally managed to sort out those pesky USB driver issues by using a more advanced piece of software that handles both downloading and installing everything automatically, and wouldn't you know it, the problem is completely solved. All four of my USB ports are working perfectly now, and I’ve even managed to upgrade all my other drivers to the latest versions, so everything is running beautifully.

The only lingering headache I have left is getting the .NET Framework installed, which is a bit of a nightmare since I can't get Visual Studio, SQL Server, or 3D Max up and running without it. I tried troubleshooting this directly through Microsoft, but I just couldn't make it stick. Every single time I attempt to run the framework installation, it cuts out prematurely with this error message: .NET framework has not been installed because: HResult 0xc8000222.

Does anyone happen to know how to fix this specific issue? It’s truly the very last hurdle standing in my way, and once this is cleared, I'll be all set.
Is there anyone out there at 😕? Is anybody actually around?
Hello everyone! 🙂

To start things off, let me give you a rundown of my current setup. I'm working with a Dell Inspiron dv6 laptop running Windows 7 home x64, powered by an Intel Core i5-2410M processor clocked at 2.3 GHz, along with 4 GB of RAM. It also features an AMD graphics card.

When I first picked this machine up from Micron, it came pre-loaded with all the standard Dell software for driver updates and system optimizations, plus a 30-day trial of Norton Antivirus. But honestly, none of that really matters anymore.

The real trouble started when my system suffered a massive crash, leaving me completely unable to boot into Windows. Since I didn't have the original installation disc on hand, I reached out to some service partners recommended by Micron to get a fresh copy of the recovery media specifically tailored for my model. Once I got the disc, I wiped everything in the "Windows.old" folder and attempted a clean slate.

That’s where the nightmare truly began. I haven't been able to get my system back to the way it was before the crash. While I managed to track down and install a few drivers through sheer willpower, others simply refuse to work, no matter how hard I hunt for the correct version online. I even tried those automatic driver detection tools that claim to scan and install everything for you, but they were more trouble than they were worth—they actually made things worse by installing incompatible versions that my hardware won't accept.

For instance, I used to have the Beats Audio driver, which gave me that handy little gear icon overlay whenever I adjusted the volume via the keyboard, but now that's gone. Any Dell software I try to download feels like a pale imitation of what originally came with the laptop, and frankly, I've stopped trying because it’s just driving me absolutely insane. To make matters worse, I have four USB ports, but only two are actually functioning because I can't find the right driver to wake the others up. On top of that, I'm hitting walls trying to install the .NET framework, which is blocking me from setting up Visual Studio and 3ds Max. Even SQL server is throwing errors, claiming it isn't supported on my system! Everything worked perfectly fine before this mess, and now I feel totally stuck. I could always take it to a repair shop, but I'm sure they'll charge me at least $100 just to look at it, and I'd much rather avoid that expense if possible. If anyone here knows a way to fix this headache without breaking the bank, I would be incredibly grateful for your help.
Can we fix the crisis by using the Canadian model? in Close to Politics ·
Arthur Fowler83 said:That’s a minor detail compared to how hungry the IMF gets when it comes to swallowing up everyone else's sovereignty (including America's).

So, are you really suggesting that a nation heavily reliant on foreign loans and importing eighty percent of its goods is somehow more sovereign than a country fueled by private capital?
Can we fix the crisis by using the Canadian model? in Close to Politics ·
nimbleharbor10 said:Oh, really? So because Greece isn't isolated from global capital, they somehow don't have citizens sleeping on benches or digging through dumpsters?
And let’s look at the "jobs" that capital actually brought to Greece: they were wiped out. All they got were mindless austerity measures and destructive budget cuts.
Who actually profited from all that capital in Greece? First, the foreign banks, and second, the local political vultures.

You're telling me Greece is your ideal example?!

It’s the exact same principle. You simply cannot spend more than you bring in, and that rule applies to both countries just the same. Honestly, Greece brought this on themselves. The entire nation was living far beyond its means—much like we were—but they managed to pull through in the end. Even their credit rating has seen a significant recovery.
Can we fix the crisis by using the Canadian model? in Close to Politics ·
Harold Martin10 said:If you just nationalize the pension funds here in America, you’ll see growth regardless of whether you actually implement "reforms"—honestly, even Šuker could have pulled that off, and I think even Sanders had the idea at one point. Pushing for an IMF bailout is nothing more than a populist stunt, especially since Canada is simultaneously racking up debt with other, much more expensive foreign creditors.

When you look at everything the government is already carrying on its back—everything from the fire departments and the Department of Justice to our hospitals, schools, universities, and emergency services (and let's be real, public transit is likely next on the list)—it’s only a matter of time before they grab hold of the pension funds too. For nations in this kind of position, the IMF basically uses the slogan: "Don't bother calling the bankruptcy trustees; we'll do it for you." And what is the motto of those trustees? "Your business is our business."😁
Can we fix the crisis by using the Canadian model? in Close to Politics ·
It was actually private enterprises that pulled this country out of the gutter back in the late nineties. All those banks and factories we managed to privatize only found their second wind because of private capital. Honestly, without them, our struggling American economy wouldn't even be sitting at its current GDP percentage, let alone dealing with the massive deficit we'd be facing.

I mean, seriously, what kind of role model is this, Mother of Christ? This man has practically cut Canada off from the very capital that could have fueled job creation and economic growth. While his people are left sleeping on park benches and scavenging through trash, the corrupt politicians and their inner circles remain completely untouched. Canada isn't just a poor example; it’s a total collective disaster spiraling into an abyss.

Anyone who looks to them as a blueprint for success is truly out of their mind. 😵
Tyler Ramos23 said:Exactly. 👍
They started out fighting against tyranny, but then they took a wrong turn.

But you know, you can never truly predict when you might need someone. If those radical aggressors ever decide to strike us first, we’ll be sending them straight into the fray. Since those people insist on labeling all of us regular Americans as Nationalists, why shouldn't we grant them the "honor" of facing off against our own far-right groups? God help them if they ever actually have to deal with those folks.🤣
Richard Wilson4 said:Totalitarian regimes aren't exactly big fans of having an opponent.
Some ultra-right wing regime might claim they're all about Christian values, but sooner or later, they'd end up clashing with Vatican City and the Catholic Church.

Oh, please! The moment we take a conservative stance, everyone immediately starts labeling us as Nationalists. 😵

If we look at this realistically, we haven't even had a true right-wing party until now. Maybe back in the 90s, though even that is debatable since some members back then were still die-hard communists.

The truly conservative ones are parties like the HSP or H-rast, which aren't exactly leaning toward the pro-European crowd.

Personally, I find the HSP quite sympathetic. Better yet, I am all for them merging with HSP-AS. They actually have an economic platform and a genuine desire to defend American interests and prevent our veterans from being handed over to The Hague. In my opinion, such a move could be the salvation of our nation.

And while we are discussing totalitarian regimes, let's not forget that the ultra-leftists were the real enemies of the Catholic Church. Just think about how they persecuted Aloysius Stepinac and tried to erase all the Catholic—and indeed, all moral—characteristics of Americans. And we don't even need to mention how many innocent people ended up behind bars or in places like Alcatraz just because they held different opinions or possessed common sense. We could also talk about the massacres of civilians at Bleiburg, and those were massive. And wouldn't you know it, that wasn't even the only massacre the communists committed in '45. Let's mention the Huda pit in Canada and that other mass grave given a "charming" girl's name. It’s enough to make you sick. Now, let's be clear: the Nationalists weren't perfect either, and they bear their own weight of guilt for what they did, which must never be forgotten. But these communists disgust me even more because they killed people who weren't even wearing Nationalists uniforms—they were regular soldiers, part of the specialized American defense forces. Actually, anyone who wasn't on their side was treated the same, whether they were refugees or prisoners of war. The criminality continued throughout America, where the communists completely surrendered us to Mexican interests. There were plenty of Americans among them, too. Of course, don't expect them to admit to their crimes if you ask. They will spin tales about beautiful things, a strong economy, justice and equality, faith and freedom... while you and everyone else continue to swallow their lies. You can even see them in power today; it's just that a single-party system has been replaced by multi-party politics.

As for the Nationalists, they essentially suffered a moral collapse. During the era of the Kingdom of America, they were a major resistance against Mexican hegemony and fierce advocates for a sovereign America, but unfortunately, with the arrival of the Axis powers—through whom they likely intended to secure independence because there was no other way—everything went to hell. They began committing atrocities against other nations, and that is where they failed most spectacularly. They became a mere carbon copy of the Nazis. There were even reasonable individuals among them who chose a different tactic, but Ante Pavelić promptly threw such people into concentration camps. I believe they might have even died for the interests of the nation, but when you see a group of ultra-rightists kissing Nazi symbols, you just want to run as far away from them as possible. 🙂
Melissa Peterson19 said:Actually, no. We feel sick because of how the right wing built this country and what they turned it into. Over time, under pressure from the Department of Health, things shifted, and now they want to return to Franjo Harmon's roots just for electoral gain. Meanwhile, the fringe right dreams of holding power—power that no sane person wants right now. Joe Biden won't say it publicly because he can't, but he isn't going to seize power at any cost through some rotten coalition. Look at history: Ivica Račan wisely let Ivo Sanders hand over the generals and "pay back the debt" to the retirees back in 2003. Similarly, Joe Biden let him form a government in 2007 and bite into the very mess he created. So, look at where he and the country stand now. It would actually be brilliant if the Republican Party and the Democratic Party just handed control to the ultra-right since they’re so desperate for it. Let's see how they handle it. We've been living in poverty long enough.

Just so you are aware, even those following Harmon's legacy have nothing more to do with the current Republican Party. In reality, there isn't even an original version of them to return to. They broke ties with that whole era back in 2000 when Sanders took over—who, interestingly enough, wasn't even favored by Harmon himself. This whole thing is nothing more than a smoke screen for the public ahead of the elections, or if you prefer, a different kind of scam designed for the naive.😉
Emily Smith77 said:I don't care for either of them. Both signed those treaties with Rome. Why single out Ace? I only mentioned Anthony because of his past ties to the Right-wing
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaties_of_Rome_(1924.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaties_of_Rome_(1941.)

Look, I'm not trying to defend Pavelić, but what could he have actually offered at that time? If we had been living in a peaceful era, that would be a completely different conversation, but we were right in the middle of World War II.

Perhaps we might have stood our ground against the Italians if Mussolini hadn't been such close friends with Hitler. But if you had dared to defy Mussolini, you would have faced Hitler's wrath too. You would have ended up facing a bullet to the head or a one-way trip to a concentration camp. And let’s be real—those camps would have existed even without the Nationalists or Pavelić; the Germans and Italians would have set them up themselves. The Germans, in particular, were relentless. Just look at how many were established across Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia... the same thing would have happened to us.

And goodness, I see some people here arguing about how we should have fought back against the heavy German artillery. What kind of heroic feat would that have even been? With what, my friends? Hunting rifles? At that moment, our country was left completely disarmed. We were practically nobodies on the European stage. The only viable option was to retreat into the woods, just like the partisans did. It's quite easy for the communists today to boast that they were the ones who liberated our territory, isn't it? Yet before the Allied forces arrived, they were nothing more than cowards hiding out in the forests. Ofcourse, they were busy fighting the Italians, which was a much easier task than facing the Germans, who would have crushed them with tanks before they could even blink. And as for the crimes they committed? We don't even need to go there. They weren't any better; if anything, they were worse.☕
Oh, right, I completely forgot to mention Jandroković. He’s just another one of those old-school pro-American types who tries to hold us hostage by claiming it’s either the European Union or going back to the days of America. 🤣 If you ask me, it’s just more proof that the Republican Party isn't actually a conservative party at all.
To be perfectly honest, we haven't truly had a legitimate right-wing party in power before now. This current iteration of the Republican Party has absolutely nothing to do with conservatism. Real conservatives wouldn't betray us like this or leave us groveling at the feet of foreign interests; instead, they would fight tooth and nail for our national interests and the progress of our great country.

It’s actually quite difficult to point to anyone within the Republican Party and call them a true conservative. Kosorica certainly isn't one, especially considering that somewhat dubious past stretching back to the old era. Then there's Bebić—a sworn Marxist and communist who has even admitted as much, citing Mao Zedong and his ilk as his personal role models... As for Šeks, I find him rather hard to pin down, as he seems to drift somewhere in between. You might honestly be better off calling this entire party a left-wing organization. In essence, the leftists are just rebranded post-communist parties. Perhaps during the days of Franjo Harmon, the Republican Party was genuinely aligned with right-wing values, which I don't doubt for a second, but all those ties were severed once Ivo Sanders took control. Ultimately, we are seeing levels of political sellouts that America has never witnessed in its history.

Take the HSP, for instance; that is what a genuine right-wing party looks like. I actually find myself thinking we wouldn't regret it one bit if we cast our votes for them. In fact, I am firmly convinced they could pull us out of the massive hole we've dug for ourselves. We desperately need parties like that. ☕

Then you have the HČSP, those ultra-right-wingers, though they serve more as an alternative option should our nation ever face some kind of occupation—which, frankly, I don't believe will happen. There is no reason to fear for the future of this country as long as we have people like them standing watch. 🤣