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Peter Reed22 Peter Reed22 Member
27 messages
joined Aug 2015
#501 ·
analogmaker14 said:You were the one who had the vision.
But what happens when the captain, despite possessing every ounce of authority and skill required to lead, finds himself effectively barred from the bridge, stripped of his ability to steer the vessel through turbulent waters? Imagine a scenario where the very crew tasked with following his command actively prevents him from exercising the leadership he was hired to provide, essentially rendering his position a mere formality while the ship drifts aimlessly toward the rocks!

The captain finds himself standing at a crossroads with two distinct paths ahead. He could simply abandon ship entirely, surrendering to the waves and letting the ocean claim him. Alternatively, he could choose to fight—to engage in a desperate, high-stakes struggle to reclaim his vessel, even if it means risking everything he has left. Regardless of which way he turns, survival in either scenario seems to hinge on nothing short of a miracle, yet there is a certain dignity in the second choice; at least it represents one final, valiant attempt at salvation.
Edward Mendoza70 said:Actually, I don't think it’s any clearer than it was before. To truly walk away from someone or distance yourself from them, there really ought to be a certain level of passivity involved—a conscious choice to step back and let things settle. But from where I’m sitting, looking at everything that’s unfolded, all I see is this intense, sweeping romanticism and a whole lot of people bleeding out emotionally over nothing.

You truly have such an eccentric and peculiar way of defining what romance actually means!
Kyle Torres6 said:So, I have to ask—who exactly are you in all of this? Are you some kind of active group member? Perhaps someone who used to be part of the inner circle? Or maybe you’re just one of those former sympathizers, a self-proclaimed supporter of the Bad Boys? A die-hard fan of Real Madrid, if you will? I am genuinely curious about what your ultimate goal is by posting here. Is your intention simply to shift the blame onto others, as you so crudely put it? Is this just an exercise in endless complaining? It feels like pure defeatism to me. You spend all this time accusing everyone else of being negative, yet here you are, doing the exact same thing!

I find myself standing firmly with the group that chose to boycott, a movement you essentially dismantled just to drag this entire organization down to rock bottom. Please understand, I am not sitting here whining; I am simply being a realist about our current situation. In my view, the only true defeatists on this forum are people like you, who seem to revel in any news that negatively impacts Real Madrid, yet somehow manage to act as if everything is perfectly fine when it comes to Futsal, conveniently sweeping all our systemic issues under the rug. I truly appreciate your lovely remarks—you’ve certainly demonstrated an enviable level of objectivity and expertise for a debate of this nature.
Peter Reed22 Peter Reed22 Member
27 messages
joined Aug 2015
#502 ·
Matthew Martinez64 said:Honestly, let’s just ignore the troll... he’s out here rambling about some mice while being the very first one to scurry behind his keyboard to hide. It's quite clear who has the actual 😉
intellect here.

Do you have any other brilliant insights to share?
Thomas Williams59 Thomas Williams59 Newcomer
8 messages
joined Jun 2005
#503 ·
Peter Reed22 said:You think that’s a great photo? That clown and his buddy Simen are basically cut from the same cloth—ideologically, they’re practically twins.

?? And what about that lady in the red glasses, or the soldier standing right next to him, or maybe that advisor in the suit? It looks like a shot from some fancy gala, which really sums up what you guys actually do. Why don't you just snap a pic of someone walking down Fifth Avenue and point out all their little buddies among the random pedestrians... honestly, I don't get why you guys are even here with all this preaching and acting like geniuses, what do you even think you're gaining from this??
This guy over here is out here threatening everyone, saying nobody is going to stop him from rooting for Real Madrid, but seriously, who is even stopping you? Go ahead, cheer for them, just quit dumping your unsolicited advice everywhere, for God's sake. And you, Peter Reed22, if you don't know—and you clearly DON'T KNOW—how, how much, and at what cost the fight was fought, including the legal battles, then stop acting like you have all the answers. Just head down to Fifth Avenue and find someone who actually knows what they're talking about. But hey, don't forget to offer up those massive brain cells and "experience" of yours since nobody ever bothers asking you, and unfortunately, you haven't managed to contribute anything yet... even though you'll be the first one complaining about someone else grabbing a beer at Royal.
I can't deal with this anymore, peace out to all of you for the long haul.
analogmaker14 analogmaker14 Member
48 messages
joined Jun 2008
#504 ·
Peter Reed22 said:Got anything else intelligent to contribute?

Not really, man. We’ll just follow your lead, emulate your squad, and boycott you too. Hopefully, we won't end up looking like cowards after that.🙂
lonemaker23 lonemaker23 Newcomer
6 messages
joined Jul 2015
#505 ·
Edward Mendoza70 said:Oh sure, just get rid of the guy and walk away halfway through life so you pessimists on this forum can finally feel satisfied. Nobody is stopping you, guys—feel free to go find your own path elsewhere.

Who even said we should do that?! There’s a total lack of vision and clarity here, and now Real Madrid is out. Are you all seriously so disorganized that you can't even manage to enter a single country??!! Why not just skip two away games and actually focus on getting into one place to cause a bit of a stir. The Cohort would have managed to knock out Indianapolis by now, yet you can't handle Real Madrid. You show up in a van knowing full well there are checkpoints at every single border. 🙏 🙏 It’s the easiest excuse in the book. I mean, why isn't a swastika a good enough example for you people?!
It says right there on the banner at Futsal Dinamo: "Above everyone else." What "above"? Futsal Dinamo? If you actually cared about the club being above everyone else, you would have made it into the country four days ago. There are hundreds of ways to get in, but the lazy way is to take a van and claim the owner has some magical influence. It’s honestly scandalous.
Benjamin Alvarez37 Benjamin Alvarez37 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Jan 2021
#506 ·
Let it rain. We’re still walking away with five points!
I got soaked last night, but I don't regret it one bit. Guys, what have I missed while I was gone?
Lisa Gray94 Lisa Gray94 Newcomer
6 messages
joined Feb 2010
#507 ·
lonemaker23 I’m with the majority on this one. You could argue about the specific methods used all day, but sitting there in your cozy little bubble ignoring people is just plain inexcusable. Everyone knows exactly who Peter Reed22 needs to reach out to if he actually has something useful to contribute to the group.
James Smith48 James Smith48 Active Member
69 messages
joined Mar 2013
#508 ·
lonemaker23 said:Who even thinks this is a good idea?! There’s zero logic here; Real Madrid just got booted. Are you guys seriously this incompetent that you can't even manage to travel to another state??!! Why not just skip these next two away games and focus on actually getting into a state to stage a protest. The Cohort could have managed to get out to Indianapolis by now, yet you can't handle a trip for Real Madrid. You’re driving a minivan knowing full well you’ll be stuck at every single border crossing 🙏 🙏 It's the easiest excuse in the book—why isn't a swastika a good enough example for you?!
The banner at the Futsal Dinamo match says "Real Madrid above all." What Real Madrid? Futsal Dinamo? If they were truly "above all," they would have made it into the state four days ago. There are a hundred ways to get in, but the lazy way is to take a minivan and claim Mom has special connections. Absolutely scandalous

Peter Reed22 Peter Reed22 Member
27 messages
joined Aug 2015
#509 ·
Thomas Williams59 said:This individual over here is going around making all these grand threats, acting like anyone is actually going to step in and stop him from cheering for Real Madrid. Honestly, who is even trying to bar his entry? If he wants to go out there and lose his voice rooting for them, he should just go right ahead! My only tiny request is that he stops cluttering up this forum with his unsolicited advice, for heaven's sake.
I simply cannot bring myself to read any more of this nonsense, so I shall bid you all a very fond and lasting farewell!

It truly saddens me to see how some people have chosen to throw around such harsh labels like "savages" or "outlaws" just because a certain group decided to show their loyalty by backing Real Madrid and heading down to Yankee Stadium. It’s honestly quite disappointing when people let bias cloud their judgment like that! My advice? Don't be the type of person who shifts their principles every time the wind changes direction; stay true to your convictions instead.

Benjamin Alvarez37 said:Let the rain pour down if it wants to! Honestly, a little weather isn't going to dampen our spirits one bit, because we are absolutely going to walk away with five wins today!
I got absolutely drenched in last night's downpour, but honestly, I don't find myself regretting it one bit! It was quite the experience. So, tell me, everyone—what kind of madness has been unfolding around here while I was away?

The anticipation is truly building as we all sit around waiting for the LP draw to finally be announced!
analogmaker14 analogmaker14 Member
48 messages
joined Jun 2008
#510 ·
Peter Reed22 said:A handful of people have started labeling hedgehogs as outcasts just because they chose to support Real Madrid and show up at Yankee Stadium. Don't change your tune just because the wind shifts.

Waiting on the LP draw.

Nothing changes. You can keep rooting for Real Madrid, but you’ll still face the same labels you mentioned.

Some peasant is paying people to defend him online, though you don't seem to be one of them.

You're being an idiot.👍
Laura Mitchell87 Laura Mitchell87 Newcomer
1 message
joined Oct 2013
#511 ·
lonemaker23 said:Who even thinks this is a good idea?! Zero logic here, just pure stupidity—Real Madrid got knocked out. How can you guys be this clueless that you can't even enter a single country??!! Why not just skip the next two away games and actually focus on getting into one place and making an impact. The Cohort could've probably managed to get out of Indianapolis by now, yet you can't handle Real Madrid. You show up in a van knowing you're gonna get flagged at every single border 🙏 🙏 Easiest excuses ever. Like, why isn't a swastika a good enough example for you?!
The banner at the Futsal Dinamo game says "Real Madrid above all." What Real Madrid? Futsal Dinamo? If you actually cared about Real Madrid, you would've made it into the country four days ago. There are a million ways to get in, but the lazy way is to just drive a van and pretend your mom has some kind of magic power. It's a joke

Keep the advice coming. We'll pay whatever it takes.
Laura Mitchell87 Laura Mitchell87 Newcomer
1 message
joined Oct 2013
#512 ·
Peter Reed22 said:A handful of you losers labeled hedgehogs as savages or outlaws just because they chose to back Real Madrid and show up at Yankee Stadium. Stop flipping your stance every time the wind changes direction.

Whatever, man.

Do I pay per word or per insult here?
gentlefox52 gentlefox52 Newcomer
4 messages
joined May 2010
#513 ·
Peter Reed22 said:I was actually part of the squad during the boycott—the one you guys ended


It feels like someone’s been acting like a moderator after only 22 posts... nothing personal, I guess...

Anyway, you didn't really answer me—was my post clear to you or not?

bold: Based on your own logic, you're just as much of a follower, maybe just a slightly bigger one than the people you're calling out.
gentlefox52 gentlefox52 Newcomer
4 messages
joined May 2010
#514 ·
Jesse Campbell said:You're totally making things up.

I wonder if he gets paid per word or just by the post?

I'm thinking he probably gets paid per post. $7.25 At least for now, anyway. 😉
Peter Reed22 Peter Reed22 Member
27 messages
joined Aug 2015
#515 ·
gentlefox52 said:Someone with only 22 posts is acting like they run the whole forum... No hard feelings, though...

But seriously, you dodged my question—did my previous point actually make sense to you, or are we just talking past each other?

In bold: If we’re going strictly by your own logic, then you’re just as much of a follower as anyone else here; you’re simply a slightly larger sheep than the ones you’re criticizing.

Oh, I understand perfectly well what’s happening here. It’s the classic move: when the actual arguments run dry, you pivot the conversation toward accusations of being paid shills or hourly contractors.

You tell me, "Who cares if someone supports the Lakers?" yet the moment someone does, you people jump down their throats with labels and insults. It is pure, unadulterated hypocrisy on this board.

So, go ahead and enjoy your little distractions. Go waste your hard-earned cash on overpriced tickets, spend your money on pointless trips across the country, buy all the latest jerseys, and take endless selfies just to feed your Instagram feeds. But the second you’re forced to look the truth right in the eye, you start flailing around like toddlers having a tantrum.

I’m done wasting my breath on this group; you act like die-hard fanatics, but intellectually, you have the maturity of a rotten apple.
gentlefox52 gentlefox52 Newcomer
4 messages
joined May 2010
#516 ·
Peter Reed22 said:Look, I get what’s happening here. When you run out of actual arguments, you just pivot to attacking people's motives or calling them mercenaries and hourly workers.

You tell everyone, "Oh, it doesn't matter if you cheer for the Yankees," but then the second someone does, you label them and start throwing insults—it’s just pure hypocrisy on this forum.

Honestly, just go ahead and enjoy your little futsal matches. Go ahead and waste your hard-earned cash on pointless trips across Europe, buying new jerseys, and taking endless selfies just to feed your Facebook or some new Instagram profile. But then, when you finally come face-to-face with the truth, you start fluttering around like little kids.

I don't really have anything else to say to you all—you act like die-hard fans, but mentally, you're about as mature as a rotten apple.

🎉

p.s. If you change your mind, feel free to reply to my post regarding the group's visit. Best.
Drew Turner87 Drew Turner87 Newcomer
5 messages
joined Aug 2015
#517 ·
Peter Reed22 said:just start some new Instagram accounts

🤦 wait, what does any of that even have to do with the group?? 🤦

Honestly, the Facebook idiots running those pages are the ones embarrassing the group,

The group is basically making a fool of itself if it can't somehow stop this stuff🤦🤦
Charles Chase4 Charles Chase4 Member
24 messages
joined Feb 2021
#518 ·
Peter Reed22 said:The crowd in the arena is thinning out; there are fewer BBB members and just fewer people in general.



You’re entitled to your opinion, I suppose. But if you think Futsal is the solution to everything, then you've clearly missed the point. Real Madrid is currently being buffeted by the winds of bureaucracy and the circus-like legal landscape of this country.

Usually, when a ship goes down, the captain goes down with it. I honestly thought this group would maintain that leadership role until the very end, but instead, we're seeing the rats be the first ones to scurry away.

Since this topic seems destined to stay open on the forums, and seeing how much it's bothering everyone, I might as well add my own two cents to the pile.

The BBB are supporters of Real Madrid, and their primary duty is to protect what is good and preserve the club by any means necessary.

Without Futsal, Real Madrid becomes nothing more than a dead piece of history. People in their mid-twenties have barely lived through the era of the "normal" Real Madrid—the one from the old songs that wasn't just a playground for bureaucrats or an ATM for some criminal. And don't even get me started on the younger kids who grew up with this distorted version of the club, where everything boils down to celebrating massive transfers that line Mamic's pockets, getting detained for sitting in the wrong seat, selling off the club's reputation for pennies, and bowing down to every imaginable bottom-feeder in football Europe.

Futsal is where the last remnants of the club's identity and ideals live; it's the legacy for current and perhaps future generations. In that sense, it might actually be the most significant move the BBB has ever made. If that isn't clear to anyone, they should probably head out to a live match at the camp and see it for themselves.
cosmicscout2 cosmicscout2 Member
38 messages
joined Oct 2014
#519 ·
Charles Chase4 said:Since this thread on the US forums apparently needs to stay open, and seeing how much this is bothering everyone, I’ll throw in a couple of my own points.

BBB are Real Madrid fans, and their primary duty is looking out for what's right and protecting Real Madrid by any means necessary.

Without Futsal, Real Madrid is just a dead piece of history. People in their mid-20s barely remember the version of Real Madrid people sing about—the one that wasn't just a playground and an ATM for some criminal. And don't even get me started on the younger kids who grew up with this twisted version of the club, where everything boils down to celebrating massive transfers straight into daddy's pocket, getting arrested for sitting in the wrong seat, selling out the club's reputation for pennies, and bowing down to every single bottom-feeder in American soccer.

Futsal is where the last remnants of the club's identity and ideals live, serving as a foundation for current and future generations. Honestly, supporting this might be the biggest move BBB has ever made. If you don't see that, feel free to go sit in a camp and watch whatever game you want.

I agree regarding Futsal. How else are we supposed to recruit the next generation? You think they're going to be drawn to some local community theater? That serves its purpose for now. But there's something else I've asked multiple times that nobody has answered. It's blatantly obvious that Mamic isn't going to jail. What's the plan then? Just wait for nature to take its course and head back to the stadium in 2030? You can all talk trash about what you did now that you're hiding behind a keyboard—it's easy to type. There's no BBB presence at the stadium, we can't even get into games in Europe, and we spend 200 away matches being insulted for 90 minutes. And it stays like this for years...
Raymond Gonzalez7 Raymond Gonzalez7 Active Member
89 messages
joined Sep 2011
#520 ·
It’s honestly staggering how much unearned confidence is being displayed here. Everyone acts like such an expert, lecturing one another, yet none of you seem to realize how absolutely ridiculous you look with all these endless debates. I have to wonder if there's even a shred of shame left; you all talk a big game online, but when it comes time to actually show up at an away game, half of you are nowhere to be found. It’s pathetic, really. This entire forum is a joke—a complete waste of time where, every few days, some lowlife thief from the local celebrity scene just creates a fresh profile to stir the pot and provoke us again. And let's not forget that absolute snake who would sell out his own blood for a quick buck if the price was right. All you do is whine and play philosopher from behind a keyboard, but when things actually matter, you vanish into thin air.

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