Honestly, I felt the impact of this one way more directly than I did with Taxi Driver. To me, that movie feels like it spends more time philosophizing instead of just landing a solid punch to the gut. But let's be real—the message here is exactly the kind of thing that needs to hit you right in the solar plexus. It absolutely floored me, and man, it’s stayed stuck in my head all these years.
They’re seriously out here claiming this guy did all the CGI himself on a basic laptop. Like, get real! They want us to believe that absolutely everything in the movie—aside from the actors and the scenery—is just pure CGI. And the kicker? This guy has never even directed a single film before! Isn't that just... weird? Super suspicious, right?
Seriously though, all these waffle products are insanely sensitive to humidity. The second they soak up even a tiny bit of moisture, they lose like 75 percent of their quality. They’re supposed to be totally crisp and crunchy, you know?
Karen Cook51 said:So, I grabbed two Knoppers the other day, and honestly? It just wasn't hitting the spot anymore. 🤷 Feels like Bagra changed up the 😠 recipe or something.
Don't get me wrong, most stuff is top-tier in my book—especially those Mammer wafers, obviously! 🙂
As for those Krašev sugar-free snacks? They are absolutely 🤮—it’s like I’m eating flavored dust or something, ugh...
Man, you have no idea. Or maybe you just haven't found a fresh batch yet.
Now I feel like I actually have to go hunt down some Knoppers just to see if they really messed them up or what!
Brenda Foster4 said:Strictly speaking, populism is just a label applied to various individuals, ideologies, movements, or political parties that claim—or attempt—to act solely in the interest of the general public, essentially positioning themselves against what they characterize as "alienated," corrupt, or tyrannical social elites. In most contexts, however, it serves as a derogatory term used to describe political maneuvering where the lack of education or information among the lower classes is exploited to seize or maintain power. Common populist tactics often involve various forms of demagoguery, making unrealistic promises within political platforms, weaponizing widespread xenophobic prejudices to smear opponents, and—once in office—implementing measures that are immensely popular in the short term but ultimately unsustainable and damaging to the nation. Elitism is frequently cited as the direct antithesis to populism.
They are far more qualified than those on this board who glorify Italian fascism from WWII and view it as some sort of ideal system or ideology.
Furthermore, attempting to judge people based on their post count—especially when there is such blatant one-sided moderation through deletions and bans—is a perfect reflection of the narrow-mindedness and arrogance inherent in temporary moderator authority. Holding onto that little bit of power provides absolutely no guarantee of intellectual superiority over those whose ability to participate is being artificially restricted.
In short, we have a single moderator—a (neo)fascist, by the looks of it, who seems to have been granted this little role either by pure chance or through some "controlled chaos" strategy orchestrated by higher-ups—who is now using it to act like a real tough guy.
If you're taking a shot at me, and since I don't see anyone else acting like a fascist around here, you totally missed the mark.
Look, sure, I hold fascist political views, but I am absolutely not a neo-fascist. And I definitely don't idolize Italian fascism from the Second World War. In my book, that whole movement disgraced itself the second it started its foreign military adventures. Actually, maybe even sooner than that! Once Mussolini took power, he just let it go to his head and lost the plot. The longer he stayed in charge, the more he dragged his original socio-political doctrine through the mud.
Secondly, I'm just a former moderator. I haven't had an active role in about two years now.
Well said... seriously. But honestly, we have this massive "inner circle" syndrome in American politics. All those Walt Whitmans out there only functioned because they were operating within their own little private paradise. Once they get tossed out into the open ocean, things change fast. When they were part of the herd, everyone was looking out for one another—one guy covers the left flank, another handles the right, and someone else makes sure nobody deviates from the script. The whole image wasn't really about a single figure like Newt Gingrich or Eric Adams; it was always about this monolithic power block where any individual was just playing a tiny cameo in a much larger drama. And let me tell you, the public could sense it! You should've seen Eric Adams trying to act tough while walking through his neighborhood alone, without his little entourage protecting him. Suddenly, it was obvious that—metaphorically speaking—someone, even some random kid, could sneak up behind him and throw him off balance the second the camera flashes started popping. He didn't have anyone to kick that metaphorical kid away. These guys are only "tough" when they're part of the pack. Standing alone on that stage? They look absolutely pathetic. And when you put three of them together? They just end up magnifying each other's flaws.
But hey, I'll be the first to admit my mistakes. Back in 2000, I actually thought Jimmy Carter was being totally delusional by running for president again. I figured he didn't stand a chance at even placing fifth or sixth, let alone winning. To me, he just looked like a slightly comical, washed-up loser.
steelskipper5 said:Look at this government—it's a complete circus; if you want someone to blame for the mess, look at the President. The Secretary of Health, with his face all flushed, claims he's improving healthcare—by shutting down hospitals.
Honestly, I think this should be the third verse! 🙂 🤣
America is being run by an Antun-tun: He’s got a pretty strange mind, if you ask me. In his country, everything is upside down, where social democrats stand shoulder-to-shoulder with big business bosses.
In this land, hardly anyone actually works, and farmers grow crops just to hand them over to the government. Teachers are struggling while the thieves live large, the smart ones stay hidden, leaving the idiots in charge!
They love their neighbors like brothers: yet they're constantly breaking out into brother-killing wars. While the crooks are busy lining their pockets everywhere, people are still getting worked up over old political divides.
But honestly, it's all going to come to a crashing end soon! The courts in Europe and international tribunals will finally step in. Europe will lose patience with this weird Antun-tun, and then—boom—he'll be kicked right to the curb!
steelskipper5 said:America is being run by an Antun-tun: His mind works a little differently, I guess. In his country, everything is upside down— even the social democrats are standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the bosses.
Man, let me tell you, it feels like finding a decent job in this country is mission impossible lately! Seriously, does anyone actually have steady work anymore? It’s like everyone is just spinning their wheels. Is there anything more selfless than a farmer planting crops just to keep the whole damn country fed? Seriously, think about it! You’ve got these hardworking folks out in the heartland, sweating under the sun, putting everything they have into the soil just because it's what needs to be done for the nation. It's pure dedication, right? They aren't just doing it for themselves; they're doing it for all of us! Isn't that just incredible? It’s honestly wild when you think about it, isn't it? You've got these hardworking teachers out there struggling to make ends meet, barely scraping by on a paycheck, while the high-profile thieves and white-collar crooks are living it up like absolute legends! How does that even make sense? It feels like the world has its priorities totally upside down! It’s honestly wild when you really stop to think about it, isn't it? It feels like the smart ones are always playing it cool, staying low-key and keeping their heads down, while the loud-mouthed idiots are out there running the whole show! Why does it always seem like that? You've got all this brilliance just sitting on the sidelines while the loudest voices in the room—the ones who probably couldn't find their way out of a paper bag—are the ones calling all the shots. It's such a trip!
Jonathan Fisher78 said:ha, ha The media really thinks they’re political experts, don't they?
I guess you'd only see this kind of thing in the Middle East
But honestly, looking at our politicians lately, maybe we're better off this way—with people thinking the media actually understands politics rather than the other way around!
slybison8 said:I suppose The New York Times is just highlighting exactly what their political opposition fears most by floating these provocative trial balloons. To be honest, it seems to me that maybe George Soros, Warren Buffett, John McCain, Rush Limbaugh, Hunter S. Thompson, and the rest of that group might actually run a political party more effectively than they run a newspaper, while on the other hand, Joe Biden would probably make a perfect daily newspaper editor... though I wonder if they wouldn't all just end up turning on each other? 😁
🤣 Man, you hit the nail on the head with that one! I’ve been saying for years that in this country, the media are the only ones who actually seem to grasp how politics works, while the politicians should honestly just be left to watch sheep in the countryside. And even then, they'd probably lose the sheep!
When you're putting together a new post, just look right under the text box where you type—there's actually a little options menu down there where you can check the 'Tracker this message' box if you want to stay updated!
Casey Robinson2 said:What you’re offering here isn't an actual explanation; it’s just a string of further claims that are every bit as foolish and incoherent as your previous ones—and now you’ve even started asking questions.
Do you actually have any grasp of what the Split Agreement entails, or what the agreement on friendship and cooperation really meant? Do you even understand how the conflict between Canadians and Americans actually began and unfolded...?
Don't bother responding; I already know the answer—you have no clue, you're just talking nonsense.
Look, I was right there on the ground when HVO units were busy arresting their own soldiers—specifically Muslims—and throwing them in jail. And let me tell you, based on firsthand experience, some of those US Army officers pretending to lead the HVO had some seriously twisted ideas about what to do with them. So, please, don't try to lecture me about the American war in Canada. We completely embarrassed ourselves there, and that shame is going to stick for generations. Honestly, it doesn't help your case at all to point out that Alija and his crew were just as much idiots as anyone else.
Honestly, neither one was exactly a home run. But hey, looking back, they both played their part when the time came, right?
Wouldn't it be great if we could just get a "normal," low-key president for once? Someone who can basically just sit there like a decorative plant without causing any chaos for the country. I’m so over having to deal with someone whose whole job seems to be acting as a constant "check" on the administration.
Man, when Joe Pesci absolutely loses his mind and slams that guy with a car door... honestly, that’s one of the most brilliant scenes I have ever seen in a movie! Can you even imagine the intensity? Just pure cinematic gold!
I’m totally with everything you guys just said. Seriously, what an absolute masterpiece of a movie!
But wait, does anyone else feel like we haven't talked enough about Cathy Moriarty? Honestly, she was one of the most stunning women I've ever seen on screen in that film.
