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Joseph Kim33 said:I haven't said anything until now, but I was one of the first to call him out... we all know exactly what he's about. Look, I'm not defending Mamić—I hate his guts just like most of you do—but I'm talking about something else entirely here. Go ahead, try telling me this isn't about Z. M. specifically. Try claiming this is being done to some random third party just to see how everyone reacts!
Robert Cooper60 said:The whole HP thing just doesn't feel right for the stands. I don't see the connection. 🤷
Yesterday's setup was at least somewhat "handled," but this? It feels more like you're at some random beer festival🤷
If we want a real atmosphere, we need to break down those lines. We need to invite people to get closer to the group, to stand in the same "section" instead of being stuck ten yards away while security keeps pushing them back.
You can really tell the difference when the whole crowd is roaring versus when the noise is just coming from the few guys right in front of the ultras section.
Look, I get it—not everyone can go hard for ninety minutes straight. But if they’re closer to the heart of the support, it’s way easier to catch that energy than if they're just standing off by themselves.
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wearyorca75 said:From a local news portal:
"The Washington, D.C. Police Department is still running an internal investigation into this week's incident in Columbus where, according to released footage and witness accounts, riot police brutally and unprovoked attacked several hundred Kansas City Chiefs fans and locals. The entire process is being handled behind closed doors, and yet another scandalous detail has surfaced: nobody actually oversees police conduct in America!
We received unofficial word from the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday that a Congressional Committee tasked with reviewing DOJ complaints will discuss the 'Columbus case' once they supposedly receive the full report. However, what’s being hushed up is that this body doesn't even function. Their members were appointed over two months ago and that's where it ended—no meetings have been called, there are no operating procedures, and the committee members haven't even met each other yet."
What a joke.☕
"They appointed us, and that's about it. We're still waiting for the Department to call us together so we can actually get to work," Elizabeth Warren from the Peace Corps told us. As one of three members, she represents civil society organizations, alongside Kelly Clarkson representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Special Olympics. The third member is appointed by the Department of Justice, and together they are supposed to handle citizen complaints and provide some semblance of civilian oversight over the police. Until they actually start functioning, the police are essentially policing themselves.
'We are going to demand that the DOJ keeps us updated on the progress of the investigation, and we’re calling on members of the Black Knights and other citizens to send in their reports, especially documentation regarding those injured. Anyone who suffered due to the inappropriate police response has the right to sue the state, and every officer in the Department of Justice who overstepped their authority and used excessive force must be held accountable,' Warren stated after looking into the details of the case.
'The reports coming out of the Columbus incident are deeply concerning and, by all accounts, involve serious violations. We will be watching the situation very closely and insisting that this is cleared up completely,' Warren added.
Meanwhile, Kansas City Chiefs fans have already begun filing official complaints regarding the actions of the riot police in Columbus, so the Department of Justice's FBI Internal Affairs is clearly going to be swamped in the coming days. According to Department spokesperson Selena Gomez, results aren't expected until next week, and it has been promised that they will speak 'with everyone who might have testimony' before then.
If negligence is found, the head of the Washington, D.C. Police Department, John Doe, will decide on disciplinary measures against his officers."
Jesse Doyle3 said:So last Sunday in Columbus, after they stormed the stands, I was standing right behind them. This one guy starts rambling about how everyone needs to be hauled off and dealt with. Look, I’m not usually the type to run to the cops, but on Sunday, I just hit my limit. I pulled out my phone and started filming these idiots. I was using a stabilizer setup to get a clear shot 😁, then this jerk pulls out a baton and cracks some kid right in the head—and the kid had his hands up in the air! I had him zoomed in on my screen thinking, "Holy hell, I'm sending this to everyone so they can see this garbage," but when I go to check the footage, all you see is the cop swinging the baton, but the kid isn't even in the frame 🙂
Jesse Campbell said:Look, you guys need to take this all the way. Use every legal avenue and non-violent tactic available. Get this out to the press and don't back down.
Honestly, these rats have been acting like they’ve had their brains scooped out for the last four or five months. It’s pretty obvious they were let off the leash specifically to tear the whole scene apart. Or maybe they just want to terrorize the entire country. Given how much the economy is tanking right now, people are already on edge, and expecting this kind of garbage is almost too predictable.
casualrider43 said:Question for analogheron19: what’s the deal with the Make-A-Wish Foundation drive? When are they actually planning to start building the playground or whatever it is?
I mean, is the fundraising finished or are we still short on cash?
Thanks!
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bila ferata;41584122 said:
...we’re just as vulnerable as any other fans, and that’s exactly what they wanted to show with everything that went down yesterday. The Rangers supporters only seem so powerful because there are actually people standing by them in places like Chicago, whereas the firm is basically out there on their own, making things way harder for themselves. The whole goal here is to win the public over. Yesterday, a few people just got absolutely wrecked without anyone giving a damn. I was standing right there and saw a guy with a bloodied head, a woman lying on the ground, and stuff like that. If those guys actually went to the media to report what happened, regular folks would probably just shrug and say, "Well, what was she doing in the stands with all those men?" or "They got what they deserved, they're just hooligans." .. until those same people reading about police brutality actually feel it on their own skin, they’ll never truly get it....
As long as we don't go public with this stuff every single chance we get—as long as everyone keeps their heads buried in the sand—they’re just going to keep stepping on us. We need to take every single opportunity to make sure our side of the story is heard. Every time the FBI pulls some bullshit, we need to blow it up and scream it from the rooftops. Even if nothing changes, they at least need to know that the next time they think about provoking us, they should expect a total storm to break loose.
coastalangler16 said:just stay away from the sports fan subforums. maybe check out the flower arranging or meadow hopping sections instead... they're probably somewhere further up the page...
Alex Campbell54 said:So I caught that segment from New York City today, and honestly, it seemed alright.
The route through Poland was cleared back in 🙂
hiddencyclist5 said:Honestly, I’m getting pretty sick of all this constant chatter about those Russians. It’s getting old and frankly, it’s grossing me out.🙂
Can we please pivot the conversation toward the actual matchday experience? Let's talk about the stadium atmosphere, the chanting, or even just some stories from your road trips to away games—anything related to being in the stands. Just anything smart. Please, just drop the whole Russian thing already.🙂