Bad Boys - Part IV

Scott Jones9 said:http://www.politicsplus.com/news/1...aviation-dinamo.

Go get 'em, Red Sox.😵🙏
Total lack of intelligence here.

coastalbadger18 said:He’s basically shutting everything down, but man, when things were heating up, they really were. It’s just a shame the good stuff was all on the other side—we couldn't get a taste of it if we tried.. 👎

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Honestly, you're the only comedy routine left capable of making me laugh during these dark times. 👍

You were the king of this place, ruling whoever you wanted. Just send over a scan of your credit card and I'll personally make sure I ban myself from this forum forever. ☕

Mike is doing fine, and honestly, that’s all that matters.

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Vinko22 said:

So, what is this? Some kind of system or just more propaganda?

''Around 500 Bad Boys East members holding down the north stands''🤣
Ivan Zvonimi Pičak🙏

It’s honestly hard to wrap my head around how someone can be such a complete zero—what kind of person actually finds themselves defending someone who openly targets innocent people? To me, these "people" you're talking about are more twisted than any group of extremists I've ever heard of in our history.

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If you’re going to sit there reading the news, at least have the decency to log in to the New York Times and leave a comment or hit a like button. It’s pathetic how much propaganda is being pumped out through pure lies. Don't be lazy—if you're consuming this stuff, say something. Too many people read these articles and let them shape their opinions like mindless sheep.

I remember watching a documentary once about a shop owner in Naples who stood her ground against the local mafia. She refused to pay their extortion money, and they actually shot at her—she somehow survived. In a massive show of solidarity, the citizens of Naples flooded the streets to support her and protest against the mob. That kind of overwhelming public outcry actually forced the syndicate to back off.

Until you experience a moment like that, I don't know what's holding the people of Chicago back from standing up with you, but the turnout we saw in the North Side after the shooting was just pathetic. It was way too small. You simply cannot win without a massive surge of public support; it’s just not possible. I honestly can't wrap my head around what's stalling them. Where are the people? Why aren't they standing by your side? This is a city of millions, including the surrounding suburbs. What on earth is happening? Once you finally secure that momentum, the petty rats will scurry away, and even the big bosses will fall. As for how to actually trigger that surge and mobilize the masses, frankly, I haven't a clue—it seems you haven't figured it out either—but you need to keep working at it.

Dynamo Fan said:http://www.nytimes.com/us/politics/aviation-news-969832

That veteran tuna had already landed a coaching gig at the club. Whether by luck or design, he lacks the formal credentials, which suggests someone pulled some strings to get him in—maybe even to settle an old debt.

Gary Green32 said:I remember watching this documentary once about a woman who owned a shop in Naples. She had the guts to stand up to the mob and refused to pay their protection money. I think they actually shot her, but she survived. After that, the citizens of Naples rose up in massive solidarity to support her and protest against the mafia. They organized such a huge movement that even the mob was forced to back down.

Until you hit that tipping point, nothing changes. I honestly don't get what’s holding the people of Chicago back from standing with you, but the turnout at the North Stand after the shooting was just pathetic. It was way too small. You can't win without a massive surge of public support—you simply cannot. I don't understand the hesitation; where are all the people? Why aren't they out there with you? This is a city of millions! What the hell is going on??? Once you finally trigger that wave, the clowns will vanish, and Jerry Maguire will fall right along with them. How to rally the masses to your side? Honestly, I have no clue, and clearly, neither do you, but you better keep working on it.

That number isn't "too small"—it's actually decent considering all the blacklists and stupid bans being thrown around. You can't seriously expect average fans—the kind who used to sit in the stands just to watch the team play, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy the wins—to suddenly show up and stand with us in this toxic mess surrounded by cops. Right now, they don't care about the club, and since they aren't part of the hardcore ultras, they aren't going to step up. Plus, when you consider how the media has been systematically dragging the group through the mud and destroying its reputation for years, it makes it impossible to mobilize the whole North Stand into one massive movement. People run away from negativity and bad vibes, plain and simple. And now, when they read news about fans fighting among themselves and all this other destructive nonsense... there's just no way.

Gary Green32 said:I remember watching this show once about a woman who owned a shop in Naples. She had the guts to stand up to the mob and refused to pay their protection money. I think they actually shot at her, but she survived. After that, the people of Naples totally rallied behind her, organizing these massive protests against the mafia. There were so many people out in the streets that even the mob was forced to back off.

Until you hit that breaking point, I don't know what's holding Americans in Chicago back from standing up with you, but the turnout in the North after those shots were fired is pathetic. Just damn pathetic. You can't win without a massive surge of people. It’s simple math. I don't get what's stalling them—where are the people? Why aren't they standing by your side? This is a city of millions plus the suburbs. What the hell is going on??? Once you finally get that momentum, the spineless rats will scatter, and even Jerry Maguire would fall then. How to flip the script and get the masses on your side? Honestly, I have no clue, and clearly, you guys don't either, but you better keep working on it.

I read Gomorra, and let me tell you, it's not just "the people" versus the mob. The mafia is baked into every single layer of society there. A ton of regular folks are tangled up in it or straight-up profiting from it.

Charles Phillips13 said:Who actually stands against the mob? It's baked into every single layer of society. Half the people out there are probably profiting from it anyway.

Just swap out "the mob" for "politicians," "the Democrats," or "the Republicans"
and you’ve got the perfect summary of how this country works. 😛

1tinto said:

-Great read, though most people just follow the herd...

"You know, Jerry Maguire is such a tired cliché; he twists every single situation to serve his own ego and interests. He’ll play the nostalgia card by having Mexico honoring Yugoslavia one day, then turn around and lecture an American minister on the tiniest details the next. He even claims, 'My mother can barely handle being booed—people chanting "Get out, Jerry!" is hard enough.' I mean, how could I ever take him seriously? He once told a guy at City Hall, 'Screw you!' as if he's the only person on earth with parents. To him, he is the law, and there's no justice except his own. That's the whole problem. Sure, he fights for himself, but those interests should actually follow the rules. That's why we have institutions meant to protect the country and uphold the law. I'm a stickler for the rules, and I don't believe anyone should be above them. For me, the mystery isn't who Jerry Maguire is, but rather why the entire system and everyone around him just put up with it. It's especially frustrating seeing people brag about their friendship with him, specifically guys like Judge John Doe and Buddy Cianci. They've certainly picked some interesting company. Or maybe there's some private deal going on that we aren't privy to?"

I’m not sure if you guys have noticed how strangely quiet BuzzFeed has been about recent events, especially regarding that shooting. There’s a clear reason for the silence: the head of their sports desk is close friends with this mercenary guy, Nina, who was almost certainly involved in the incident. It’s pathetic because that stinking rag usually tries to turn every minor thing into a massive scandal, yet they’re staying dead silent on this. It’s obvious they’re just trying to cover for one of their own. 😁 I really hope justice prevails this time around!!!! we'll never surrender!!!

Sarah Jones8 said:I’m not sure if everyone has picked up on how strangely passive BuzzFeed has been regarding recent events—specifically that shooting. The reason is pretty transparent: the head of their sports desk is Ms. Dea Redžić, who happens to be on excellent terms with a certain mercenary known as Nina, who was almost certainly involved in the incident. Usually, that stinking rag at BuzzFeed tries to turn every minor hiccup into a massive sensation, yet they’re staying dead silent on this one. It’s blatantly obvious the outlet is just trying to cover for a friend. 😁 I truly hope justice prevails this time around!!!! we'll never surrender!!!

I noticed that too... and it isn't just limited to this specific topic—their entire rhetorical tone has undergone a subtle, unsettling shift over the last few months.

The evening edition is reporting that the police are pressuring the Department of Homeland Security to ban certain supporter groups—specifically the Bad Boys—because they’re supposedly causing trouble. But honestly, we have to ask ourselves: who is actually pulling the strings at the FBI?
Just look at the recent birthday parade organized by those other guys; based on the photos, I didn't spot a single cop in sight. Yet, whenever we have a march through the streets of Chicago, it's hundreds of SWAT officers in full tactical gear, surveillance vans with cameras, the whole nine yards. I really want to ask the reporters: how does this work? Why is the police presence in Chicago so drastically different from what we see in other major US cities?

It's the same story with the private security teams hired by companies like Sokol Marić. They seem to apply the law with such selective precision—clinging to the rulebook like a drunk clutching a life raft—but only when it comes to the actual Bad Boys. Meanwhile, the mindless sycophants who support the occupation of NK Dinamo can stroll into the stadium whenever they please, even without being searched, let alone just sitting down in their seats!
According to the laws governing stadium spectators, security guards act under the direct orders of the police. So, my question for the media is this: on whose specific authority is the police force operating at the stadium?

CNN, at least, actually bothered to report on the shooting of those Bad Boys members, whereas 24 News hasn't published a single solitary article about it.

casualrider43 said:The evening paper reports that the police are asking the local authorities to ban certain supporter groups (read: the Bad Boys) because they supposedly cause trouble... but I have to ask, who is actually pulling the strings at the FBI?
Just look at the birthday parade organized by the rival supporters recently; based on the photos, I didn't see a single cop in sight. Yet, whenever we have a march on the streets here in Chicago, there are hundreds of SWAT officers in full tactical gear, surveillance vans with cameras, and everything else. So, I’m posing this question to the press: how does that work? Why is the police force in Chicago so fundamentally different from the departments in other major American cities?

It’s the same story with the security guards from that Sokol Marić firm—they seem to apply the law with such selective precision. They cling to the rulebook like a drowning man, but only when it comes to the actual Bad Boys. Meanwhile, the sycophants supporting the occupiers can walk right into the stadium without even being searched, let alone sitting in their assigned seats!
According to the laws governing sports fans, security personnel act under the direction of the police. Therefore, my question for the journalists is this: under whose specific orders is the police department operating at the stadium?

Just because you didn't spot them in the photos doesn't mean they weren't there!