Offside Chat Archives (2014-2021)

Elizabeth Mendoza said:Elaborate on what you mean by saying I'll "see the imaginary soon," then.

You got all worked up about being insulted, so why are you coming at me now? Why aren't you taking the high road?🤷

I'm not insulting you, honey—I'm telling you this because I care, truly,

"The Seagull melts in the waves, life is found in love, and love is found in tears. Love ya.

Laura Chavez93 said:The woman intentionally provoked the situation—she got exactly what she wanted: a viral story and a spike in clicks—all while playing the innocent victim... but anyone who actually witnessed the reality of what happened will likely react much more aggressively next time someone tries to film them without asking.

What do you mean, provoked? Was she insulting them? Throwing punches? Walking into a church with a pentagram? I watched the video and didn't see any provocation at all—just someone filming a building, which happens all the time.🤷

Elizabeth Mendoza said:Oh, I see. So because something has been happening for 500 years and involves religion, they just get to bypass the laws that everyone else in the country has to follow?

I mean, every single small town in America has some ancient tradition or religious parade. If we follow that logic, anyone could walk up today and ask why *their* specific group got a special pass while everyone else stays stuck with the standard rules.

It’s not about being above the law a second time. They were granted a permit. That makes the decision just as legal as any other ruling handed down by the same authority.

wiredrider9 said:I'm not insulting you, honey—I'm telling you this because I care, truly,

"The Seagull melts in the waves, life is found in love, and love is found in tears. Love ya.

It doesn't matter that you didn't Elaborate on what you meant by me "seeing an imaginary thing soon."

I know exactly what you were getting at 😉, but it's just classic behavior for a hardcore Catholic zealot—you take a little jab, pull back, and then act like you're being all innocent and silly. 🙂

Elizabeth Mendoza said:So why doesn't the rulebook apply to them?

Because they're on a crusade...☕

The media targeted this church because the priest has been acting crazy for days, claiming he’d open it regardless of the consequences, and even though he actually went ahead and did it, there was absolutely no way for the police to have predicted that.🤣 🙏

The bottom line is that this woman basically manufactured a whole drama out of thin air because the church was empty—which, honestly, I’m still wrapping my head around myself—so there was zero actual substance to work with. She walked inside, ran straight into a total jerk, and then got exactly what she wanted: a confrontation she could spin into some big headline. If that guy hadn't stepped up and shut her down, she would've almost certainly marched right up to the altar, filming everything closer and closer until someone else intervened, and when nobody stopped her, she probably would've started badgering those poor old ladies sitting in the pews just to fish for some ridiculous quote so she could make the whole country laugh at how clueless these religious types are.

Jacob Price95 said:Because they're on a crusade...☕

The media targeted this church because the priest has been acting crazy for days, claiming he’d open it regardless of the consequences, and even though he actually went ahead and did it, there was absolutely no way for the police to have predicted that.🤣 🙏

So, is that the same church he said he'd reopen? I think I read somewhere a few days ago about some guy announcing he'd be holding Mass there. Is that the one?

This whole situation just keeps getting better and better.🤣

restlesssurfer97 said:The bottom line is that this woman basically manufactured a whole drama out of thin air because the church was empty—which, honestly, I’m still wrapping my head around myself—so there was zero actual substance to work with. She walked inside, ran straight into a total jerk, and then got exactly what she wanted: a confrontation she could spin into some big headline. If that guy hadn't stepped up and shut her down, she would've almost certainly marched right up to the altar, filming everything closer and closer until someone else intervened, and when nobody stopped her, she probably would've started badgering those poor old ladies sitting in the pews just to fish for some ridiculous quote so she could make the whole country laugh at how clueless these religious types are.

So what? It just exposed how hypocritical these institutions really are. 🤷

restlesssurfer97 said:The bottom line is that this woman basically manufactured a whole drama out of thin air because the church was empty—which, honestly, I’m still wrapping my head around myself—so there was zero actual substance to work with. She walked inside, ran straight into a total jerk, and then got exactly what she wanted: a confrontation she could spin into some big headline. If that guy hadn't stepped up and shut her down, she would've almost certainly marched right up to the altar, filming everything closer and closer until someone else intervened, and when nobody stopped her, she probably would've started badgering those poor old ladies sitting in the pews just to fish for some ridiculous quote so she could make the whole country laugh at how clueless these religious types are.

That's about it, I guess.

Anthony Jackson2 said:What do you mean, provoked? Was she insulting them? Throwing punches? Walking into a church with a pentagram? I watched the video and didn't see any provocation at all—just someone filming a building, which happens all the time.🤷

well, 🤔 if you walk into a church during a service and start waving your phone around—especially without announcing yourself or asking for permission—you're asking for trouble... honestly, after seeing this, I feel like anyone who notices someone filming them should just grab the phone and smash it on the floor; there really isn't any other way...
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In Russia, people looking for trouble tend to be dealt with via summary judgment: Pussy Riot:

Anthony Jackson2 said:So what? It just exposed how hypocritical these institutions really are. 🤷

If this was supposed to be a showcase for institutional hypocrisy, then mission accomplished, I guess.

Just crushing some artisanal Wisconsin cheese. It's actually killer.

Anthony Jackson2 said:What do you mean, provoked? Was she insulting them? Throwing punches? Walking into a church with a pentagram? I watched the video and didn't see any provocation at all—just someone filming a building, which happens all the time.🤷

Look, you're only seeing what actually made it onto camera 😉

Anthony Jackson2 said:So what? It just exposed how hypocritical these institutions really are. 🤷

People really just see whatever they want to see, you know?

I walked into that empty church and honestly, it just forced me to sit there and rethink everything about life.

I figure you, and even Elizabeth Mendoza, are both smart enough to actually sit with that thought for a second and really process it.

Did she get what she was looking for?

I have to admit, I’m a bit surprised to see something like this coming from restlesssurfer97 and the Pope.

But then again, I suppose these are just the times we live in.

urbanhawk17 said:If this was supposed to be a showcase for institutional hypocrisy, then mission accomplished, I guess.

For real though. Tomorrow that reporter will be out there busy trying to prove that water is actually wet.

brightpilot6 said:Did she get what she was looking for?

I have to admit, I’m a bit surprised to see something like this coming from restlesssurfer97 and the Pope.

But then again, I suppose these are just the times we live in.

She managed to come out on top this time... which is more than I expected. ☕

restlesssurfer97 said:The bottom line is that this woman basically manufactured a whole drama out of thin air because the church was empty—which, honestly, I’m still wrapping my head around myself—so there was zero actual substance to work with. She walked inside, ran straight into a total jerk, and then got exactly what she wanted: a confrontation she could spin into some big headline. If that guy hadn't stepped up and shut her down, she would've almost certainly marched right up to the altar, filming everything closer and closer until someone else intervened, and when nobody stopped her, she probably would've started badgering those poor old ladies sitting in the pews just to fish for some ridiculous quote so she could make the whole country laugh at how clueless these religious types are.

Short and sweet.

Journalists really ought to spend some quality time hanging out with the hooligans; anyone caught filming usually ends up losing their phone. I learned that lesson a long time ago.
Or you lose the phone and then get a beating too ☕

And honestly, if they tried filming a professor, he'd probably just start handing out failing grades...

☕

brightpilot6 said:Did she get what she was looking for?

I have to admit, I’m a bit surprised to see something like this coming from restlesssurfer97 and the Pope.

But then again, I suppose these are just the times we live in.

And wasn't she looking for a story?

Honestly, you've been catching me by surprise lately too.
Was an empty church supposed to be the story? 🤔

Or are you really going that low, actually implying that I'm saying she deserved to get beaten—which, by the way, she didn't—just to make a point?