Insulting public figures

William Green4 said:If we are following that line of reasoning, then you're basically just a Republican!
For instance, if someone were to call Ivo Josipović a bottom-feeder,
you didn't mention that here...
Besides, once the Democratic Party actually takes power, we will be the first ones to criticize them... at least I will, because when they mess up, I won't hold back.

hahahah... alright, first, give me the "Ivo Josipović-octopus" topic.. secondly, since when is that even an insult?

Brian Edwards6 said:I won't go through and quote everything—that would be a massive undertaking—but here is one significant one. 👍And one more thing.👍.

How exactly was I—along with quite a few others—allowed to go after Ivo Josipović like that leading up to the last election? I spent days tearing into him, and yet, I wasn’t banned or removed. Is this just one of those rare exceptions that proves the rule, or was there something else at play?🤷

Why do people constantly cling to that tired "if you aren't with us, you're against us" mentality? Honestly, the only real difference between the Republican Party and the Democratic Party is the acronym they use. You’ll find just as many thieves as you'll find honest people in both camps. Since we're on the subject, I find it equally insulting when someone tries to pin a party label on me—implying I'm somehow part of either the Republicans or the Democrats. It happens all too often here in the Politics section. Besides, if you don't like what you see, the advice remains the same: find somewhere else to hang out. I’ve taken that advice myself, and frankly, I can tell you that you won't find any better guidance than that.👍

The only smart post here... the only smart person on this entire forum... I'm not giving up on this, but I honestly couldn't care less about the comments anymore... I can't fight against 15 Communists in here...

Jessica Cox2 said:hahahah... alright, first, give me the "Ivo Josipović-octopus" topic.. secondly, since when is that even an insult?

Well, you see, you are the quintessential example of someone with a single-track mind!
How could calling Jadranka Kosor an ordinary chicken possibly be considered an insult?

Jessica Cox2 said:The only smart post here... the only smart person on this entire forum... I'm not giving up on this, but I honestly couldn't care less about the comments anymore... I can't fight against 15 Communists in here...

Go ahead, try to get me banned, because for me, being called a communist is just straight-up insulting.

I am also reaching out to the moderators to ask for protection against these insults, because I am certainly no communist, nor have I ever been a member of the party, unlike people such as Jadranka Kosor, Bebić, or anyone else of that ilk!
In fact, my family was actually persecuted under the old regime, so being labeled this way feels like a genuine insult to me!
Thank you for your attention!

I’d probably even bet that our uncle used to carry a red book back in the day. The most hardcore anti-communists are usually just former communists, I guess. Hmm, I don't know, maybe...

Brian Edwards6 said:I won't go through and quote everything—that would be a massive undertaking—but here is one significant one. 👍And one more thing.👍.

How exactly was I—along with quite a few others—allowed to go after Ivo Josipović like that leading up to the last election? I spent days tearing into him, and yet, I wasn’t banned or removed. Is this just one of those rare exceptions that proves the rule, or was there something else at play?🤷

Why do people constantly cling to that tired "if you aren't with us, you're against us" mentality? Honestly, the only real difference between the Republican Party and the Democratic Party is the acronym they use. You’ll find just as many thieves as you'll find honest people in both camps. Since we're on the subject, I find it equally insulting when someone tries to pin a party label on me—implying I'm somehow part of either the Republicans or the Democrats. It happens all too often here in the Politics section. Besides, if you don't like what you see, the advice remains the same: find somewhere else to hang out. I’ve taken that advice myself, and frankly, I can tell you that you won't find any better guidance than that.👍

Are you just a suck-up?

Just try writing that Ivo Josipović’s mother is a Mexican woman and see how fast your post vanishes.
Even David Copperfield couldn't pull a trick as impressive as their ability to dismantle any anti-Republican opinion.

I've said it a hundred times: with the elections coming up, it's high time we brought in two moderators who actually lean toward the Republican Party when it comes to politics. No matter how much the political mods claim they're "independent," I'm telling you they aren't. They prove it themselves by constantly bashing the administration—something no true Republican would ever dream of doing.

Just read the moderators' posts and it’ll all become obvious.

You don't even need to be a genius to see what's happening; the only way you wouldn't notice is if you were totally blinded by hatred for the Republican Party.

To hell with Marshall and the Communists. ☕

Jose Barrett said:Are you just a suck-up?

Just try writing that Ivo Josipović’s mother is a Mexican woman and see how fast your post vanishes.
Even David Copperfield couldn't pull a trick as impressive as their ability to dismantle any anti-Republican opinion.

I've said it a hundred times: with the elections coming up, it's high time we brought in two moderators who actually lean toward the Republican Party when it comes to politics. No matter how much the political mods claim they're "independent," I'm telling you they aren't. They prove it themselves by constantly bashing the administration—something no true Republican would ever dream of doing.

Just read the moderators' posts and it’ll all become obvious.

You don't even need to be a genius to see what's happening; the only way you wouldn't notice is if you were totally blinded by hatred for the Republican Party.

To hell with Marshall and the Communists. ☕

Here is the second intelligent person in the room. 👍

William Green4 said:Well, you see, you are the quintessential example of someone with a single-track mind!
How could calling Jadranka Kosor an ordinary chicken possibly be considered an insult?

Oh, come on, don't play dumb with me... what's the difference in your logic between calling a woman a bitch or just calling her a bird? It's all the same to you—they're both just animals. And don't worry, I've never held a government-issued work permit in my life. By the way, what exactly is your problem with the term "Communist"? Even if I wasn't aiming it directly at you...

What is going on with the moderators??? Are you guys just ignoring me??? Seriously???☆ ☆ ☆Milo calls the shots☆ ☆ ☆

Jessica Cox2 said:Oh, come on, don't play dumb with me... what's the difference in your logic between calling a woman a bitch or just calling her a bird? It's all the same to you—they're both just animals. And don't worry, I've never held a government-issued work permit in my life. By the way, what exactly is your problem with the term "Communist"? Even if I wasn't aiming it directly at you...

You are playing dumb, and honestly, you're doing a remarkably good job at it.
In my neck of the woods here in Washington, D.C., that specific insult doesn't carry much weight, but I know for a fact it hits much harder in certain parts of the country.
Enjoy yourself....

Jose Barrett Asks:
Are you some kind of sycophant?

I fail to see the logic here. Why on earth would I be considered a sycophant? And more importantly, who exactly am I supposed to be sucking up to—the political parties or the moderators?🤷

Jose Barrett Asks:
Just try mentioning that Ivo Josipović’s mother was a Mexican woman, and you'll see how quickly your post vanishes into thin air.

Honestly, I’d be the first one to hit that delete button. What does it even matter if his mother is a Mexican woman, an American, someone from Canada, or an alien from outer space? Seriously, what kind of logic is that to bring into a debate?🤷

Jose Barrett said:Are you just a suck-up?

Just try writing that Ivo Josipović’s mother is a Mexican woman and see how fast your post vanishes.
Even David Copperfield couldn't pull a trick as impressive as their ability to dismantle any anti-Republican opinion.

I've said it a hundred times: with the elections coming up, it's high time we brought in two moderators who actually lean toward the Republican Party when it comes to politics. No matter how much the political mods claim they're "independent," I'm telling you they aren't. They prove it themselves by constantly bashing the administration—something no true Republican would ever dream of doing.

Just read the moderators' posts and it’ll all become obvious.

You don't even need to be a genius to see what's happening; the only way you wouldn't notice is if you were totally blinded by hatred for the Republican Party.

To hell with Marshall and the Communists. ☕

So, let me get this straight: a true Republican will simply close their eyes and insist that everything in this country is blooming perfectly? And a true Democrat will do the exact same thing when the conversation shifts to the issues facing Washington, D.C.? If that's the case, I have to wonder—what on earth is actually the difference between them?🤷
And really, is it actually the job of this moderator—who has basically declared himself a staunch Republican—to go around sanctioning other people's opinions just because they don't align with his official party line? At least, that’s exactly what your comment seems to imply.🤷

Jose Barrett said:Are you just a suck-up?

Just try writing that Ivo Josipović’s mother is a Mexican woman and see how fast your post vanishes.
Even David Copperfield couldn't pull a trick as impressive as their ability to dismantle any anti-Republican opinion.

I've said it a hundred times: with the elections coming up, it's high time we brought in two moderators who actually lean toward the Republican Party when it comes to politics. No matter how much the political mods claim they're "independent," I'm telling you they aren't. They prove it themselves by constantly bashing the administration—something no true Republican would ever dream of doing.

Just read the moderators' posts and it’ll all become obvious.

You don't even need to be a genius to see what's happening; the only way you wouldn't notice is if you were totally blinded by hatred for the Republican Party.

To hell with Marshall and the Communists. ☕

I don't hold any particular grudge against either side, to be honest. If we’re being objective, they both share the blame for the mess we find ourselves in today. The only real difference is that one group happens to be holding the keys to the White House right now, so it follows that they’re the primary targets for all the criticism—they are directly responsible for the current direction of the country. Once they eventually lose power and the other side takes over, you can bet the finger-pointing will simply shift toward them instead.🤷

Jose Barrett said:Are you just a suck-up?

Just try writing that Ivo Josipović’s mother is a Mexican woman and see how fast your post vanishes.
Even David Copperfield couldn't pull a trick as impressive as their ability to dismantle any anti-Republican opinion.

I've said it a hundred times: with the elections coming up, it's high time we brought in two moderators who actually lean toward the Republican Party when it comes to politics. No matter how much the political mods claim they're "independent," I'm telling you they aren't. They prove it themselves by constantly bashing the administration—something no true Republican would ever dream of doing.

Just read the moderators' posts and it’ll all become obvious.

You don't even need to be a genius to see what's happening; the only way you wouldn't notice is if you were totally blinded by hatred for the Republican Party.

To hell with Marshall and the Communists. ☕

And just like that, the conversation hits a dead end. We haven't been under their thumb for twenty years, yet somehow they're still the scapegoat for everything. Honestly—and I’m not trying to be provocative here—you'll find the same mix of former Titoists and hardcore "communists" in both major political parties. It really makes you wonder: are our people any better or worse than theirs?🤷

Jessica Cox2 said:What is going on with the moderators??? Are you guys just ignoring me??? Seriously???☆ ☆ ☆Milo calls the shots☆ ☆ ☆

And if you end up getting flagged or banned now, you'll just claim it's because you posted a caricature of some "hated leader from over there" or some other nonsense. As if the fact that the text itself was nothing more than pure provocation—completely detached from any actual, civil debate—doesn't count for anything. Up until now, you actually carried some weight in these discussions, but it's becoming painfully obvious that you're just desperate to play the "victim" at any cost.👎

Brian Edwards6 said:And if you end up getting flagged or banned now, you'll just claim it's because you posted a caricature of some "hated leader from over there" or some other nonsense. As if the fact that the text itself was nothing more than pure provocation—completely detached from any actual, civil debate—doesn't count for anything. Up until now, you actually carried some weight in these discussions, but it's becoming painfully obvious that you're just desperate to play the "victim" at any cost.👎

Since I’ve finally come to terms with the fact that being a decent, honest person on this forum just doesn't fly... well, here we are. Honestly, just give me the ban or whatever disciplinary action you want to throw my way. I'm done playing the game.

William Green4 said:You are playing dumb, and honestly, you're doing a remarkably good job at it.
In my neck of the woods here in Washington, D.C., that specific insult doesn't carry much weight, but I know for a fact it hits much harder in certain parts of the country.
Enjoy yourself....

Look, I’ll be completely real with you... I have genuinely never heard "squid" used as an insult before... I'm being serious here...

What on earth were those Republicans thinking when they decided to pull this stunt 👎

Threatening people with lawsuits just because someone "dared" to call Kamala Harris out on this forum!! Calling her an incompetent thief, someone with zero morals, and a woman involved in a criminal organization.

Honestly, go ahead, sue me!

Jessica Cox2 said:Look, I’ll be completely real with you... I have genuinely never heard "squid" used as an insult before... I'm being serious here...

The reason is simply that your perspective is quite narrow!
I don't mean this as a personal jab, but rather as an observation of how limited your view seems to be.
It feels as though you only recognize what is immediately in front of you, accepting only the realities that align with your own experience while refusing to entertain any outside arguments or different viewpoints.
You represent the quintessential Republican voter.😍

If I held the authority of a moderator or an administrator, I would have issued you a permanent ban a long time ago—and honestly, it wouldn't even be because of the specific content of your message.😉

William Green4 said:The reason is simply that your perspective is quite narrow!
I don't mean this as a personal jab, but rather as an observation of how limited your view seems to be.
It feels as though you only recognize what is immediately in front of you, accepting only the realities that align with your own experience while refusing to entertain any outside arguments or different viewpoints.
You represent the quintessential Republican voter.😍

If I held the authority of a moderator or an administrator, I would have issued you a permanent ban a long time ago—and honestly, it wouldn't even be because of the specific content of your message.😉

Alright then, let me hear the logic: why is it okay for Republican members to insult people, but Democrats aren't allowed to? If there’s actually a rational reason for that, then I’m a complete idiot.

steeleagle70 said:What on earth were those Republicans thinking when they decided to pull this stunt 👎

Threatening people with lawsuits just because someone "dared" to call Kamala Harris out on this forum!! Calling her an incompetent thief, someone with zero morals, and a woman involved in a criminal organization.

Honestly, go ahead, sue me!

🙏🙏

steeleagle70 said:What on earth were those Republicans thinking when they decided to pull this stunt 👎

Threatening people with lawsuits just because someone "dared" to call Kamala Harris out on this forum!! Calling her an incompetent thief, someone with zero morals, and a woman involved in a criminal organization.

Honestly, go ahead, sue me!

Why is it that only Republican members get a free pass to insult people? Someone care to explain that to me?