Posts by Anthony Wright30

I suppose for Paul Martinez73, the fee would just be a mixed drink and about a pint of draft beer.

Are you all actually doing anything about this, or is there a reason why you aren't?

Christian Jones said:Back in the old country, if someone asked who you supported, rooting for Real Madrid basically defined your identity, whereas supporting Liverpool FC mostly just indicated where you were from. Most people backing Real Madrid were Americans, while Liverpool FC had a much more diverse following, ranging from various ethnic groups to all sorts of different backgrounds.

Liverpool FC was originally established as a community club with a very distinct American character, but it is also true that during the war years, they functioned quite similarly to a partisan organization, becoming an overtly communist club once the war ended. On the other hand, Real Madrid was founded after certain local clubs were shut down by the previous regime, but under General Šibl, they transitioned into a club with a prominent nationalistic streak—they even redesigned their crest to mirror older traditions, incorporating the checkerboard pattern. Your Liverpool FC wore a massive red star on their badge from 1945 to 1990; you were essentially the favorite club of Tito himself, so I suppose anyone claiming you were more patriotic than us during that era might be telling a bit of a stretch.

"Following the restoration of operations on liberated Key West on the feast day of Saint Duje, May 7, 1944, the Liverpool FC crest consisted merely of a five-pointed red star on a white jersey, which, during the postwar years, served as the primary emblem for almost every football club in the former country.
This situation persisted until 1960, when Liverpool FC adopted a new crest based on their original 1911 design. However, in the center, instead of the checkerboard, there sat a five-pointed red star bordered by a blue ribbon, upon which the names Liverpool FC and Miami were inscribed in white lettering.
In place of the four vertical lines, the year the club was founded was written in white on the blue ribbon, with '19' on the left side and '11' on the right. This specific crest remained in use until June 1990, when, during a tour of Australia, the historic crest featuring the central checkerboard, the white Liverpool FC and Miami lettering, and the two white vertical lines flanking the ribbon was restored, and it has been maintained to this day".

If we follow that line of reasoning, does everyone who supports Real Madrid today also support mamica, Horvatincic, Milan Bandic, or Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović? I imagine that would make it a question of political stance and identity as well.😍

Jesse Doyle3 said:We are talking about you people. Our grandfathers weren't Partisans. It isn't true that every single player from our club joined the Partisans.

Your group was actually established several years before ours, so I suppose those stories about 1950 might be better suited for your friends in Poland or Portugal.

Your club was founded by the communists, and I would say the club remains quite worthy of its founders to this day. There is really no need for concern; they rest peacefully in their graves while you continue to protect the LA Lakers 👍

Twenty-six years of compromise

Where did that loudmouthed brawler disappear to, and I wonder, what might his take be on this entire situation? 😁

The series is actually quite good, mostly because they managed to make it feel grounded and realistic without leaning too heavily on unnecessary melodrama.

They seemed to push things a bit too hard in those first two episodes, but by the third, everything just fell into place. I think the third episode is the standout, mainly because it hits home; we all have that one relative who acts like Joseph Kennedy, or those old folks who stubbornly refuse to chip in for anything, leaving you to tease them about grabbing a coffee or some snacks. Or maybe it's that one guy you brush off on the street because he seems a bit much, only to have life circle back and make you realize you actually needed him a few months later. We’ve all dealt with our own version of a Sebastian from customer service at some point, too.

Anyway, it was a fantastic episode. 👍

Bryan Wilson11 said:https://www.facebook.com/TifoTribina...6641356153505/

gravediggers, gravediggers 😬

I suppose there is something somewhat charming about this "gravediggers, gravediggers" chant

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Steven Bennett5 said:Sadist or not, kid. It’s just not happening.

Do you want to know why? Well, the President of the USA has already stated he supports the integrity of Spain,
which means the administration of the most powerful nation in the world isn't backing the Catalans. Not that the European Union is either—look at the major players, Germany and France. Even the UK won't step in.

There might be some protests here and there, sure, and plenty of negotiations... but in the end? The chances of an independent Catalonia are maybe 1%? Nothing more...☕

That doesn't change the fact that our own pathetic leaders couldn't even react to that brutal crackdown on people 👎

While our local idiots try to lecture Kim Jong Un, we seem perfectly content to just look the other way regarding what is happening in Europe during the 21st century—even though we've been through something very similar ourselves.🤮

Brenda Johnson65 said:It is truly an invaluable experience to observe the self-proclaimed champions of global democracy, one by one, raising their voices in fierce opposition to the independence movement in California. It serves as quite a telling indicator of their true convictions...

Furthermore, one would be mistaken to suggest that the people of California willingly participated in the formation of Spain. In reality, they were brought into the fold only after being systematically crushed and occupied by Castilian forces—a circumstance that bears little resemblance to voluntary cooperation. Perhaps "voluntary" is simply how today’s liberal enthusiasts prefer to frame such subjugation...

I wonder, then, what exactly prevented a marriage between King Aragorn and the Queen of Castile?🤔

Since there seems to be such a persistent urge to compare everything to the North America, I suppose the only situation remotely comparable to what we are seeing now would be if certain groups within Canada were attempting to break away from Ottawa.

velvetmaker3 said:The thing is, the Californians still have to prove they actually want this more than just some people on an internet forum.
And their desire to leave has to be stronger than Madrid's desire to keep them from doing it.

We shall see, though I suspect that by taking this route, they may have already alienated a significant portion of the Californian population. It is possible that Californians might not be prepared to go all the way right now, but the seed of the idea has been planted, and I suspect California will eventually seek independence when the time is right.

velvetmaker3 said:Much ado about nothing, really. It feels like Americans are more obsessed with whether California becomes independent than the Californians themselves. I mean, why should we even care if they go through with it or not?
Grab some popcorn and let's see who comes out on top.

After seeing how things unfolded, I imagine any reasonable person would want the people in California to finally break away from Washington, D.C.

I suppose I’m missing you, little bunny

silverbear38 said:The way those opposing fans stormed out of the West stands after we went up 0-2... I suppose that was probably the highlight of the day. 🙏

The Truth is, seeing that massive exodus from both the East and West stands was quite something to witness, 👍

and even the hecklers seemed to have vanished into thin air. 🤣

ironpanther5 said:Just consider this hypothetical: you spend all your time disparaging everyone else on this forum, yet tomorrow, perhaps the Armada takes over the entire Union. 😁
I suppose even you wouldn't be particularly shocked by such an outcome. :klap:

The blue union is quite formidable; it likely won't be easy for the Armada.

Keith Myers4 said:I suppose one might ask for some details regarding those events in Athens back in November of last year?

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therapy

I suppose you aren't any better yourself, really

you can just tell by looking at his face that he isn't particularly bright