Posts by Noah Roberts46

The new episode of Tiger King dropped today, featuring interviews with pretty much everyone involved in the series.

That bitch Carole Baskin. ☕

Happy Easter!

Susan Kim2 said:Some guy named wiredrider9 posted this on the forum back on April 8th, way down on page 650 of some random chat thread. 🙏
No, and this guy actually has the nerve to act like he's some kind of visionary, talking down to everyone about how he’d close the borders on the Moon if he could. 🙏Half the tables in local bars have been cleared out because some cop rolls in with a tape measure and suddenly it's game over. They're measuring the distance from the bar to the table, then from one table to the next, just to be sure. They mobilized volunteers and the National Guard overnight to get it all sorted. If wiredrider9 were running things, he probably would've had the whole operation organized in a single day. 🙏And then there’s this absolute clown talking about withholding medical care. Seriously? Just let them die, I guess. That's the logic. And what was that post above all this actually about? China? 🤣🤣

Honey, just stay right where you are on the couch. Sit down and make yourself comfortable.

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But seriously, some people post absolute garbage here, on both sides of the aisle. Reality is complicated; there are no easy fixes.

urbanhawk17 said:Yeah, exactly. A "safe friend." That's all it is.

#safe-friend

Look, if someone isn't working and they live alone, I guess you could hang out with them? Personally, I don't have those kinds of friends, so I just stay far away from the whole situation.

I honestly don't see the issue if people are out and about, especially since most are just walking alone or in pairs—usually just a family member or a buddy they actually trust. From what I've seen passing by, most people are keeping their distance anyway; I haven't spotted any massive crowds larger than three or four people. 🤷

Polanski is a proven rapist who fled to avoid prison time. As for Woody Allen, nothing has ever been proven against him; in fact, all allegations were dismissed. Anyone who actually looked into the case knows he’s innocent—the whole thing just doesn't hold water. You might find him sleazy because of how he deceived Mia Farrow, but that doesn't make him a child predator.

His films are also being unfairly boycotted here in the USA due to this #MeToo movement. Honestly, what is their problem with Polanski?

graniteotter6 said:I don't recall ever bringing up DC Comics in any of my posts. And if I did, it was probably in a negative light. If I’m mistaken, please feel free to set me straight; I wouldn't mind.
Comic book lore and all those endless debates don't really move the needle for me. I'm more of a movie person. At the end of the day, if a film is bad, it doesn't much matter which studio produced it or whose source material they used.

It’s always like this—the second you dislike a movie, someone tries to pigeonhole you into some specific fan faction. 😬

I actually tried watching it, but I shut it off after thirty minutes. That's a first for me; I haven't done that in a century. Generally speaking, DC Comics movies are hit or miss for me—it just depends.

Damn, Easter is only two weeks away. I have no idea how people are going to navigate their holiday plans with COVID-19 swirling around... Honestly, I don't even want to know.

Paul Sanders5 said:Of course some kids are gonna slack off. But look, it’s about time these kids learned how to take some damn responsibility. You gotta learn, period. Nobody is going to hold your hand through life forever. Otherwise, they’re gonna get hit by a massive reality check when they show up to American universities and realize the professors couldn't care less about them.😁

I find the human race absolutely fascinating. Like, a month ago, nobody gave a damn about being outside—everyone was glued to their phones, computers, TVs, the internet, the whole nine yards. Now, suddenly, everyone’s acting like they’ve discovered nature and can’t live without it. Meanwhile, most of them couldn't tell an oak tree from a shrub if their lives depended on it.

Well, that's because most people aren't actually working right now, or they're just "working from home."

Alright, I’ve finished it. Fair warning: there are major spoilers ahead, so if you haven't seen it yet, stop reading now.

Bottom line? It's a bizarre movie. I wouldn't say I was blown away, but I wasn't exactly disappointed either. To be honest, most of it felt pretty predictable—except for that one scene where he killed the baby. The actor playing Christie is actually quite good, but the guy playing Timothy was incredibly weak. And the trial itself? Totally nonsensical. I don't get why Timothy was such a complete idiot; he couldn't even articulate himself or put together a basic defense. It's like he didn't even try, at least based on how they filmed it. Not to mention the absolute mess of statements he gave to the police. I feel for the guy, but clearly, he wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed. The whole courtroom sequence felt poorly written—they kept dragging in irrelevant details and making these ridiculous claims about holes in testimony... Honestly, I've never seen a more absurdly portrayed trial. 🤷

Anime has gone to absolute shit; manga is the best thing out there right now. ☕

wearyfox29 said:I recently started watching Death Note. It's an incredible series; I suppose you don't even need to be an anime fan to appreciate it.

The second part is a bit weaker; you'll see once you get there. But honestly, if you liked this, check out Code Geass. It's in a similar vein, though I personally think it's even better.

If you're stuck in quarantine, you could always dive into One Piece. You'll probably wrap it up in about two or three months. ☕

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If this guy actually knows what he's talking about, we might be in much deeper trouble than I thought.

Every single band I’ve seen live. ☕

Look, if their stuff comes on shuffle, I can listen to it and be fine, but I’m never going to go out of my way to play them. Honestly, there are entire genres from back in the day I just can't get into—like pretty much all of glam rock, with the sole exception of T. Rex.

Look, racism is absolute garbage. ☕

Larry Fox5 said:You can tell your relatives that those stories are nothing but fairy tales.

I know plenty of Muslims, and their assimilation into German society isn't any slower or faster than any other immigrant group—which, by the way, includes Americans.
The couple closest to me is a Turkish pair who are Alevis, btw. They've been married 40 years, an arranged marriage, originally from Anatolia. They have two daughters, college students aged 19 and 21.
They’re traditional believers, sure, but everyone eats pork and celebrates Christmas just like Catholics do. The girls dress exactly like any American girl would.

Almost every Muslim I know had an arranged marriage. To us, that sounds insane, but by the second generation—their kids—they already have total freedom of choice and don't stick to those strict traditions anymore. You also can't ignore where they're actually coming from. Take a quick trip to Istanbul and trust me, you'll be shocked. It feels no different from any other European city when it comes to how people dress, act, or live in the city. The thing is, most people moving to Western cities aren't coming from places like Istanbul; they're coming from the middle of nowhere where God hasn't even looked in ages.
It’s the same deal with Americans, too—you really think someone from Upper Merion took the same amount of time to adjust to life in Paris as someone coming straight from a major hub like Chicago?

Plus, you see a huge number of atheists among the Kurds. Their banned workers' party, the PKK, actually spread Marxist philosophy throughout the Kurdish community.
It’s a similar vibe with our folks who grew up through generations in Marshall's America.

Because of all these different perspectives, it’s totally wrong to view Muslims as one big homogenous group that’s all stuck in hardline conservatism and rejects other faiths.

Of course they aren't all the same; I’m talking about the minority of extremists. But it is an undeniable fact that during this recent wave of immigration—the last seven or eight years since the war in Syria started—a significant number of people have arrived who are far less willing to integrate. This specific minority is much larger than any small group of backward people from the North America or elsewhere. You can't just deny that cities like London and Brussels have seen a spike in crime and become significantly dirtier since this latest wave hit. The policy was simply a failure, and in my previous post, I laid out exactly where the issues lie and how they are being ignored.

Even now, you haven't actually pointed to specific problems; you're just stating the obvious—that not all Muslims are a monolith. Nobody is claiming that. I don't understand why it's so difficult to admit there is an issue here. Look at how the Mayor of London handles it. When someone writes a post describing the reality of the cities they've lived in, even if they hold some heavy prejudices, they are clearly describing what they see on the ground. Something is obviously wrong, yet the immediate reaction is always "you're a racist." Fine, call me that if you want, but sweeping everything else under the rug is one of the core problems. If I recall correctly, even Merkel herself admitted they screwed up with that policy. I honestly don't get how you can cling to a single perspective regardless of the facts. That "I'm a liberal so I'll never say anything bad about this policy" mindset, even in the face of rising crime... I won't go on listing examples, but I still refuse to defend it. No one is suggesting we implement a curfew or shut down the borders entirely; it’s about better integration and managing the sheer volume of people coming in more effectively. 🤷

Here’s the Mayor of London, claiming this is just "part of life" in a major metropolis. He spends more time lecturing us about online Islamophobia than actually addressing the terrorist attacks. It’s unbelievable. We live in a city where the police seem more interested in arresting internet trolls than catching the criminals out there stabbing people in the streets. And look, I don't even have to be literal here—the lack of condemnation is evident in their actions alone, not to mention the blatant ignoring of the situation. But clearly, that doesn't bother you, since you haven't uttered a single word about these actual problems in any of your posts. You're just offended that I'm mocking extreme liberalism, which is obvious because you clearly identify with it.

Stop trying to psychoanalyze my thoughts; it’s a pathetic defense mechanism used to avoid any real discussion. At least Larry Fox5 actually writes about the issues. You? You just get triggered. 👍

Larry Fox5 said:I'm talking about terrorism, obviously—the kind you can't ever truly wipe out because some lunatic rampage will always pop up somewhere, cyclically...

As for crime, you fix that with better economic prospects, actual schooling, and general social support. The easiest way to fight it is by cutting off the roots that let it grow in the first place.
It's easy for you to recruit an army of kids who'll turn into thieves and criminals later—they've got nothing to lose anyway. Poverty and a lack of future prospects are the main triggers and generators for crime...

You can't wipe it out entirely, but you can definitely scale it back. There are endless reasons why terrorist attacks happen—we could talk about it until tomorrow. But ignoring it, or refusing to condemn such attacks and acknowledge the obvious problems, is simply unacceptable.

I agree with the other part of the post. Larry Fox5, you live in Germany, don't you? From what I gather. I have friends and family over there, and they tell me people struggle with certain segments of the Muslim population because they act like they're still in their home country and show zero interest in adapting to the local culture. To be clear, I'm not saying this applies to the majority of Muslims. What I'm getting at is that they seem to face much harder integration hurdles than, say, other minorities living in Europe.

I was in Brussels a few years ago, and they literally have entire neighborhoods where the police are powerless. You see two Muslims fighting in the street and nobody reacts, even with a cop standing just two meters away. People are sleeping on the streets in front of storefronts and leaving piles of trash everywhere. One of the most beautiful cities in Europe has turned into a literal dump. Is it the same in Germany?

Now look, I'm not saying the state should just lock the doors and ban Muslims from entering. Not at all—especially since I understand how difficult it is for people fleeing wars caused by the imperialist policies of certain nations. In my hometown (think a mid-sized US city), a few families from Syria were settled, and their integration into our society has begun. I saw an article about it recently, and honestly, I think it's great; I'm happy for them. My point is simple: if you're going to invite a massive influx of people from a different culture into your country, do it smarter. If necessary, do it in smaller, more organized waves. Integrate them into society instead of just dumping them into isolated enclaves where they live separately from everyone else. Make it planned and make it high-quality. Obviously, their culture is vastly different from ours, but ignoring everything and letting whatever happens happen just because it's "progressive" is fundamentally wrong and leads nowhere.

@wiredfalcon2

It's great that you have a crystal ball and somehow know exactly what my life looks like and how I think. Please, keep going—watching you squirm is pure entertainment.

Matthew Young35 said:Here:

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I honestly thought they weren't allowed to say anything at all—I mean the people actually pushing that kind of agenda. Not the ones fighting against it.

Larry Fox5 said:mah @ Veka

Vekjov, you're spot on regarding liberalism in the USA. You can't just look at one side—this country has everything from hardcore liberals to die-hard conservatives... It's not just Hollywood, regardless of how much media clout they hold.

Besides, I don't get why you won't see it—people aren't going to live in police states with constant surveillance, even if it means dealing with more terror.
Freedom comes with a price, sure, and yeah, maybe people have to bleed for it, but anything is better than having some "police state" monitoring every single move we make through our front doors.

Terrorist attacks are designed to strike fear into your soul—to make you feel unsafe just walking into a restaurant or a concert. The easiest way to beat them is to stop giving a damn about what they want. And you deal with a bully most easily by showing him you couldn't care less about his bullshit.

Look, I’ll say it again: where exactly did I claim that? All I did was mock those ridiculous stances. My point was simple—they have absolutely zero connection to reality, and they're the exact reason why the right wing has gained so much ground in those regions. Can we at least agree on that?

Besides, I just don't get why you refuse to see the obvious: people simply won't live in police states defined by constant surveillance. We aren't going to accept that level of control, even if it means dealing with more chaos.
Freedom isn't free. If that means paying the price in blood, then so be it. I’d much rather face that reality than deal with the government creeping into our lives through the back door with some "police state" surveillance nonsense.

Terrorist attacks are designed for one thing: to strike fear deep into people's bones. They want you feeling unsafe just stepping out to a restaurant or catching a concert. But you win that fight by refusing to give their tactics any weight. As for the bullies? You shut them down most effectively when you show them exactly how much you don't care.

Look, I’m not exactly out here campaigning for some kind of police state, but if you aren't familiar with how much time the cops in London spend on bureaucracy instead of actually patrolling the streets, you really need to do your homework. Some level of oversight is non-negotiable. Is it really "okay" with you that a specific minority moves into a city and brings along crime and terror that simply didn't exist before? Go ahead and tell the families of the murder victims and the survivors of sexual assault that this is just the "price of freedom." Everyone gets the right to move around freely, sure, but there have to be some adjustments made on both sides. In this country, we’ll end up with some kid going to prison because he learned some Nazi slogan or whatever nonsense, and suddenly there’s a massive media circus surrounding him—yet when it comes to actual terrorism, we won't even bother to comment? It's absurd.

Look, forgive me if this comes off as blunt, but your "solution" to terrorism and rising crime rates is basically just ignoring them? How exactly do you plan on staying indifferent when someone kills a family member or a close friend? To me, that sounds incredibly stupid. Surely you’ll try to do something differently or at least condemn it, rather than acting like it's just another normal part of life in New York City.

wiredfalcon2 said:You can't claim "I didn't say that" when you clearly did. Look, you even got a quote where you're basically saying certain things shouldn't be talked about. It's just like in Europe, where there's this same wave of cultural shifting toward the right—you've got Orban, Marine Le Pen, and all those types, claiming "you can't say anything anymore."

And now we've reached the part where you claim Hollywood has the most media power, which is obviously wrong. The real heavy hitter is the conservative Rupert Murdoch, who owns almost all the major media outlets in the USA. Then you've got the Koch brothers, who fund everything under the sun—also conservatives. The bottom line is, you're just talking nonsense. And you're talking nonsense because you're bothered by some tiny minority. And you want to "silence" this minority. This minority of "extreme liberals."

Go ahead, walk into the US Embassy tomorrow and try to get a visa. When they start asking you for every single document imaginable, let me know how those "extreme liberals" are supposedly running the USA and threatening the "normal order."

Bottom line: you're just pulling these facts out of thin air.

I already explained why I didn't say it. You’re still just spinning in circles, putting words in my mouth that I never uttered, flailing around without giving a single concrete answer. You're clearly an advocate for the kind of politics that will bring that "beloved" right wing back to power. Enjoy that!