Bad Boys - Part IV

boldtrucker19 said:15 years ago, you had maybe 7 to 10 heavy hitters doing all the actual work. The broader group? That’s just another 30 guys waiting to jump in if things get messy, while everyone else just sits around watching, whining, and grabbing a beer.

That makes sense to a bride, I guess. Back when I was part of that core crew, you weren't just watching from the sidelines—you were right in the thick of it. Now that we're over 40, some of us can still back them up, but most of us can't pull those long shifts every single day anymore.

boldtrucker19 said:15 years ago, you had maybe 7-10 heavy hitters doing all the actual work. The wider circle was another 30 guys ready to jump in when things got messy, while everyone else just sat there watching, whining, and grabbing beers.

Man, if we had this many people running around 25 years ago, we would've been totally screwed...

You clearly don't realize how far we've come... We're basically in outer space now, man.

analogheron19 said:If you’re looking for an argument, a fight, or some kind of brawl, feel free to hit me up in my DMs.

I'm just commenting on the facts here. No need to get all worked up.😉

Zachary Sullivan2 said:It makes sense for a bride, I guess. For example, when I was part of the core group, you weren't just watching from the sidelines—you were right in the thick of it. Most of us are over 40 now, so while we can offer support, most of us just can't be out there every single day anymore.

Is this heading toward that whole "six of you were at the bar while the rest of us were working" vibe? If that's where this is going, I think I'll bow out.
Maybe if you mean that the older crowd has families and careers to manage, then sure, I respect that. Older members provide support wherever they can, but the issue is that around here, anyone over 28 is labeled "old." Then you look over and see some grandpa wandering around half-naked in a trance.😁 😁

On Channel 101, talking about the Chicago Bulls in about 15 minutes...

boldtrucker19 said:I’m just stating facts. Go ahead and get all worked up if you want. 😉

Is this heading toward that whole "where were you guys when we were out there doing the work?" vibe? Because if that's where this is going, I'm out. 😁 If you mean the older crowd has families and jobs now, then yeah, respect that. We try to back everyone up however we can, but the issue is that around here, people think anyone over 28 is ancient. Then you look over and see some grandpa wandering around shirtless like he's in a trance. 😁

Nah, it wasn't about that old "back in my day" stuff, it was exactly what you said. On the field, everyone is equal; it's just that our schedules and responsibilities have changed. Twenty years ago, this was my entire life, but now it's just a hobby I pick up whenever I actually have some free time.

HEY EVERYONE!!!
instead of us all bickering over who did what or where everyone was, I think we should really try to pull together—both online and everywhere else. there shouldn't be any more cliques, sub-groups, or neighborhood divides. not while one of our own—one of our best, maybe even the best from the old guard—is sitting in the hospital after taking a hit.
we've got some huge decisions and battles coming up ahead, maybe the biggest this group has seen in recent memory. right now, everything is falling onto the shoulders of just four or five of our core guys, and we should probably be thinking about how to lighten their load. I guess leaving that to a few people while others just argue is pretty much being spoiled.
let's stay united like never before. let's look out for one another and support our brothers who are wounded and facing the brunt of all these paid agitators.

boldtrucker19 said:Just stating facts. Get bent if you want to act tough. 😉

Is this heading toward that "where were you when we were out there?" nonsense? If so, I'm out.
If it's about older guys having jobs and families, fine, respect that. Older fans give support where they can. The issue is in America, being "old" means anything over 28. Then you see some grandpa wandering around shirtless looking like he's in a trance. 😁 😁

Screw your age thing. Didn't you see that "Veterans" banner at the stadium yesterday? Half those guys behind it haven't even started shaving yet. 😁

The show is coming on NPR right about now.

Controlled kids from the West, hahaha, give me a break, hahahahaha.

casualwolf48 said:There's a show on ESPN right now.

Just a massive collection of nonsense and idiots who actually let the telecom company handle their landlines or mobile plans... 🙂

I'm heading back to Ministry of Sound

Heard those first two idiots and switched stations

rowdytrucker3 said:Just a bunch of idiots and morons that the telecom company handed a landline or a cell phone to... 🙂

Anyway, back to Ministry of Sound

I mean, yeah—it’s messy, but things need to be said out loud, you know? They need to be public. At least people can hear how rude the host was when she was talking about Mamić. That’s something. And during those ten minutes, someone actually reached out to 101—someone who wasn't even posting here looking for clout.
We need more stuff like this coming out in the open. I guess Tomo is right on this one—any kind of propaganda is useful, really. Because that's how Mamić gets us—with all that intense gatekeeping and constant noise in the media. It’s just like what Goebbels used to say; the point of propaganda isn't necessarily to be smart, but to get results. Or how if you repeat a lie enough times, it starts feeling like a half-truth, and it just keeps spinning. Those are Mamić's classic moves—claiming he provides so many jobs, or acting like he's some paragon of honesty.
Meanwhile, they paint everyone else as thugs, junkies, or criminals. And honestly, that’s exactly what sticks in people's heads—that relentless, non-stop propaganda.
Maybe think about that for a second. If you look up Goebbels' theories on propaganda, you might see some pretty striking similarities to how Mamić runs his campaigns.

Reddit, can't drop a link, I'm on my phone

Zachary Sullivan2 said:Fox News. Can't drop the link, typing this on my phone.

Already hit him back down there. 😁

http://foxnews.com/en/2014/columns/2...de%C4%8Dki.htm

Guys, tell Jane her name is actually John. 🤦

analogheron19 said:Like some people have already pointed out, there were just as many of us here today as there are in the Die-diehard fans club right now. Everyone who showed up actually gives a damn about this group, cares about the guys playing hard on the field, and wants to keep pushing those folks from the North...
We all expected a bigger turnout, honestly, but if we’re being real with ourselves, this is it—this is the core group, the inner circle that actually gives a damn. When we start showing up to the stands to just have fun, the way you'd hang out at a local pickup game, without that knot in your stomach from the intense atmosphere at a stadium like Yankee Stadium, without that constant tension over whether we're going to clash with those thugs, when we show up purely for Real Madrid and the pure joy of seeing them win, and when we can actually feel a connection to the players and the club again... that's when our numbers will truly explode.

That was really the whole point of my first two posts on this thread, nothing more than that, thanks...

Jesse Campbell said:I already gave him my response down there. 😁

http://nytimes.com/columns/example-article-link

Folks, just let Jane know her name is actually John. 🤦

And the very first direct link you see on the right, following that whole exhausting saga about fixing Western social circles and tackling hooliganism, is titled: Clash with hooligans in Cologne leaves 44 police officers injured.🤣 🤣

Jesse Campbell said:I went ahead and replied to him down there—just my two cents, I guess. 😁

Hey guys, could someone let Jane know that her name is actually John? I guess... maybe just pass it along. 🤦

Man, what a load of nonsense. This is exactly what I was talking about—now the massive propaganda machine is kicking into gear, honestly feeling a bit like old-school smear tactics. You'll see all sorts of hacks spreading these nasty lies everywhere. I guess they're just trying to trick people by using that tired, old playbook—splitting Americans into "good" and "bad," liberals versus conservatives, patriots versus everyone else... you know the drill.
Things are getting pretty uncomfortable for him right now—he’s probably reaching for every favor and old connection he can find in his desk drawer. I guess you could say he'd love to hold a massive press conference right about now just to brag about some big moves he made, but he can't—not without totally tanking himself and his political benefactor, Eric Adams. We should probably brace ourselves, because I suspect they're going to come after our group and its leaders with everything they've got.
I guess we just need to be smart about this right now—really mobilize both here and everywhere else—and just stay patient when people try to provoke us. It’s probably not worth arguing over who could or couldn't make it to the game against the Houston Texans... especially since we all know almost half of our guys are still stuck on some kind of ban or blacklist. I mean, who are we even trying to prove anything to?
So, those neighbors from the East were giving us hell, acting all high and mighty—then suddenly, you've got those guys rolling through Chicago like they own the place, parading around just like some old invading army, and nobody even bats an eye. I guess it's because there was too much police presence to cause any real trouble, damn it. It just goes to show that the cops can be as repressive as they want to be... whenever they feel like it. Maybe we'll see other groups and cities get treated that way once this same kind of harassment and crackdown starts happening here.
I guess everyone is finally pulling together—now that it’s actually happening.

I think it’s pretty obvious by now—for at least two or three seasons, the core group has been hovering around 800 to 1,200 people. Honestly, that’s a solid number. If you look at what happened with the futsal matches, where we saw crowds hitting the 4,000 or 5,000 mark, it proves the club is in a perfectly healthy spot with actual fans showing up across all the stands. Back when things were peaking, Real Madrid would have had maybe 20,000 to 25,000 supporters packed in for those big European nights, just like they did a few seasons ago, but since then...

Jesse Campbell said:Already gave him my answer down there. 😁

http://nytimes.com/opinion/columns/...de%C4%8Dki.htm

Idiens, tell Jane her name is actually John. 🤦

"We drank wormwood, smoked grass, and mostly just inhaled Joe Biden without a clue"

And you hooligans love smoking everything under the sun too. ☕