Posts by Paul Martinez73

Jessica Gonzalez said:I haven't really stepped foot in a McDonald's in maybe ten years, but for some reason over the last six months, I’ve been heading to the one near Vrban at least once a month—usually in the evening (and yeah, it's always packed). They have these special burgers that are a bit bigger than the standard ones, which I actually think are pretty good. I never really bother with the regular menu there; I usually just stick to whatever is on their special offer. Honestly, while McDonald's can be a bit heavy, I guess it offers better value for money compared to those super expensive burger joints in Washington, D.C.

Every single person talking trash about McDonald's is going to start lecturing you about Submarine, Papas, or those other trendy spots that "aren't garbage" because "they use fresh ingredients," when you're paying $30 for a burger $13 and getting the exact same crap.

Besides, what’s really the difference between making a burger at home and grabbing one at McDonald's? Unless I personally slaughter the poultry, grind the meat myself, and smash the patty...

Because I highly doubt a pre-packaged patty from Walmart is any better than one from McDonald's, and the same goes for the lettuce—not to mention those plastic-wrapped "Burger buns" that could sit on a shelf for a month. Or frozen fries; it's all the same thing.

Sure, let's agree that McDonald's has more additives and preservatives, but that's totally negligible if you're eating rationally and keeping your diet varied...

Anthony Jackson2 said:First they shut down the restaurants, then they'll drop some directive with the exact rule they used to close them in the first place 🙏

That's our great leadership for you 🙏

As for Beros—I know he's a joke; Bozinovic already proved that during his term, and it won't be long before we see these two aren't much better either.

What's the word from headquarters? Is it time for more posts yet? Did the ratings tank?

Amanda Evans2 said:And while we're on the subject, let's talk about those dairy glands that have been bothering my old man...
What even is that, man? It's just madness.

I just want something steady, reliable, and consistent. Nothing more than that.
It’s just that I've got small hands, you see...

Based on the latest posts, some people might suggest your brain is running a little low on fuel too...☕

bluebison47 said:That’s like saying it’s perfectly fine if a bank gets robbed just because none of the bankers or security guards got hurt—and besides, the Thieves were apparently following all the local restrictions and traffic lights while they were making their getaway.🙏

It doesn't even matter if they kept their distance or didn't group up, because those public gatherings are banned by both the task force and the Church.

So what, we’re all just rooting for everyone to get punished now? Since they aren't following the rules either? You guys are real geniuses—only following the law when it actually suits you, right? And yeah, if there was any actual basis for a report, everyone would have been hit by now.

Comparing this to Thieves is really all you've got... 🤣

Look, they shut down some restaurant in Washington, D.C. because they weren't supposed to do Drive-in orders, so I guess we should just penalize every single person who ever used a Drive-in for food. 🤣

brightpilot6 said:The thing is, you aren't grasping this at all, not even these simpler points. 🤣

It’s always so easy to drop a "LOL" when you're clearly in the wrong. I wonder what the legal precedent says about that... ☕

urbanhawk17 said:Why weren't the people who showed up to the mass reported too?

I mean, they should have been, right?

Nah, because they were keeping their distance, weren't clustered together, and actually followed social distancing guidelines.

It’s like if your barber reopened his shop; you wouldn't get a citation just for going in to get a haircut...

urbanhawk17 said:Honestly, I’m just wondering—was the law actually being broken at that moment because the Mass was happening, or not?

Yeah, Zupnik received the report, and the men who attacked the journalist did too. Whether Zupnik decides to file a lawsuit against her remains to be seen...

Someone should tell Ziza that since the Congress building is basically public space, they can do whatever they want there... then maybe go explain to the Museums that they’re public spaces too, so you can just film whoever you please. Or better yet, head over to some schools and explain that you have total freedom to record people whenever you feel like it...

Boo Ziza got absolutely shredded, yet he just keeps stubbornly doing his own thing... 🙏

If someone catches you on camera without you explicitly telling them they can't, that doesn't mean they actually have permission.
Just because someone films inside a Cathedral and nobody snatches their phone away doesn't make it legal. Just because you film a game at the stadium and the security guard doesn't kick you out doesn't mean you're officially allowed to be filming. Is that clear enough now?

The church IS a private space! Just because tourists snap photos of EMPTY churches doesn't mean it's "allowed"—it just means they aren't getting caught. Recording a mass for public use is strictly FORBIDDEN without the Priest giving the green light.

Look, you can't just show up and say, "Hey, don't film me," if the Priest has already granted permission to record. If the two of us were hanging out at your place and I started filming you while you were getting roasted, that doesn't mean Hilde can just show up at your apartment tomorrow unannounced, walk right in, and start filming you while you're getting roasted all over again.

Besides, haven't we already exhausted this topic? Give us something new.

Anthony Jackson2 said:The Washington, D.C. Cathedral isn't showing up here for me 🤔

Maybe try searching for Uncle Marshall's house instead...

bluebison47 said:Are you trying to suggest that if Josip Delaš were a Bishop in the Cathedral, he wouldn't act the way he did?

Or maybe you think that some random church in the suburbs is some kind of medieval monument?

I think he was just pointing out that a certain church in the outskirts of Split, built only a few years ago, isn't classified as a cultural good. Not every church qualifies as a cultural good or a historical monument; everyone knows there's a specific process for making it onto that list.

Anthony Jackson2 said:So, one day the Church is a protected cultural asset and a matter of national interest—then suddenly it’s just private property where journalists aren't allowed to step foot without an invitation. Typical. 🐔

Some people here would actually make decent politicians—though around here, laws and rules seem to change whenever it suits someone's schedule. ☕

It's the same old story with the Church—just break into their houses and start filming... 🤷
Then just claim it's all "cultural heritage."

Dennis Evans6 said:Look, I’m not trying to jump into your debate about the Cathedral, but since you seem to have such a firm grip on the subject, would you mind throwing out a few specific examples? Just since you clearly know they exist.

https://gov.us/my-administration/housing...house-prices/1679

Funding for Cultural Heritage Restoration

Once a year, the Department of Culture announces a call for funding public needs in culture through official government publications and their own website. This covers programs for protecting, preserving, restoring, presenting, and maintaining our cultural heritage.

Public calls.

Owners of historic buildings—both individuals and legal entities—can apply for these funds. The financing is handled through annual programs.

Beyond the federal budget, funds for restoring historic homes are also provided through local and regional government budgets.

Amy Nelson4 said:Constitution of the United States
Article 52

The seas, coastlines, islands, waterways, airspace, mineral resources, and other natural assets—plus land, forests, flora, fauna, various ecological zones, real estate, and anything deemed to have significant cultural, historical, economic, or environmental value under federal law—are all granted special protection by the Republic.

Law on Protection of Cultural Goods
Article 109.

Funding for the preservation and protection of cultural goods is sourced from:
- the federal budget
- the budgets of states, or specifically, the City of Washington, D.C....

Splish splash... ☕

I really don't see why I should have to explain to him why the government and the City are involved in restoring the Cathedral. Anthony Jackson2 would probably just tear the whole thing down anyway...
Since a priceless national monument holds the exact same weight as some private apartment owned by Despot and Dezulovic. Apparently, Anthony Jackson2 doesn't realize that the City participates in the restoration of cultural monuments and heritage sites even when they're privately owned. He clearly hasn't grasped that the Department of Culture puts out grants every single year for the renovation of these types of buildings, regardless of whether they are state-owned or not. Public funds are used for the restoration and preservation of private properties all the time.

Anthony Jackson2 said:What’s the plan here—who’s actually footing the bill for these exhibitions at the Washington, D.C. Cathedral?

Probably the same people paying to fix up museums, hospitals, theaters, the Capitol, and all that... 🤷
Basically, that 87% of Catholics and the other 13% here in America. ☕

So, 50 pieces will set you back $117, and that’s just for the disposables. Imagine how much of a nightmare it’ll be once we have to deal with N95 masks 🤣

urbanhawk17 said:I’m trying to follow Kenekov's logic here. We've got 7.5 billion people on the planet, 2 million infected (though it's probably higher than that, let's be real), with about 500,000 recoveries and 133,000 deaths.

That works out to roughly 0.026% infection rate and a total death rate of 0.0017% relative to the global population. And yet, somehow, the whole world just stopped.

How exactly did this expert calculate everything? ☕
7.5 billion people worldwide, 133 thousand dead, a 0.026 percent infection rate.

An American would say it’s as simple as pie.

Around 68,000 people die from leukemia every year—assuming there are 7.5 billion people on the planet. If you take a tiny slice of that tiny slice, why on earth are we blowing through cash on treatments, meds, and transplants?

Next thing you know, someone will show up with "data" claiming 30 people die from cigarettes every day, or something along those lines...

Waiting on Veljaca to give Jaca his blessing... ☕
I honestly think at the start it should have just been

"Hi, I'm an App. Pick who you want to talk to:
A) A female
B) A male (white power position)
C) A male (non-white)
D) Someone unspecified"

Then the app directs you from there; you just pick whatever religion you want so nobody gets discriminated against...

But the funniest part is these "feminists"—like, why isn't it just called "female"? If it were, things would actually be equal, and calling it "female" wouldn't be discriminating against males🤣

"Pass us a law requiring at least 50% female employment in industry XY"
Yet you never hear them demand a minimum of 50% males🤣

Forget about releasing Watson, just give us Marat already!

bluebison47 said:Maybe once the bars actually reopen.

You can already see the chaos starting with the cars—just imagine the grind, cruising around Central Park with Mitar blasting on the speakers, people on bikes everywhere, and trying to keep kids from swarming you because they don't understand personal space...

The real legends are the ones demanding police raises.🙏