Offside Chat Archives (2014-2021)

urbanhawk17 said:Why weren't the people who showed up to the mass reported too?

I mean, they should have been, right?

It’s just a report against an unknown perpetrator. They were wearing masks, being totally quiet and respectful.

ps. Honestly, God forbid some poor crazy priest actually tries to sue that massive woman; who could even handle seven more days of harassment from these supposedly "objective" news outlets? Now they’ll all be chanting about threats to freedom of speech.

Paul Martinez73 said:Yeah, Zupnik received the report, and the men who attacked the journalist did too. Whether Zupnik decides to file a lawsuit against her remains to be seen...

If there were any actual grounds for it, he would've filed long ago—but there's absolutely nothing.

She was filming at a public event where there wasn't even a sign explicitly banning recording.

And comparing this to Congress is just a stretch.🤣

Paul Martinez73 said:Nah, because they were keeping their distance, weren't clustered together, and actually followed social distancing guidelines.

It’s like if your barber reopened his shop; you wouldn't get a citation just for going in to get a haircut...

That’s like saying it’s perfectly fine if a bank gets robbed just because none of the bankers or security guards got hurt—and besides, the Thieves were apparently following all the local restrictions and traffic lights while they were making their getaway.🙏

It doesn't even matter if they kept their distance or didn't group up, because those public gatherings are banned by both the task force and the Church.

At first, Capak really got on my nerves because he was constantly handing out reprimands. Because of a few people who decided to break the rules, he’d just go after everyone, saying stuff like, "Americans have let me down," and all that, constantly pushing this idea of disobedience and generalizing everything to the whole group.

Now that some obviously distracted priest held Mass over Easter—if there's even any proof that a Mass actually took place 🤔—the media is shoving this "reporter" down our throats, someone who was practically sticking her nose where it doesn't belong searching for a scandal, and she even managed to film an empty Cathedral, sic! It's being presented as the big news of the day.
So, in a country we know is packed with churches and plenty of believers, a total Catholic stronghold, one minor incident happens—which gets blown way out of proportion—and suddenly that becomes the headline story. It wasn't news that most Americans were being law-abiding citizens over Easter, just like they were during the entire pandemic; instead, the news focused entirely on the defiance of a tiny handful of people.
Now, it's not that all Americans are guilty anymore, it's that all Catholic believers are guilty, but the pattern of generalizing is exactly the same.
It's interesting when you think about it, and it actually shows that Capak isn't crazy; he knows he's addressing the sheep in general, and that's how he operates.
The sheep on both sides of the fence, both left and right. ☕

bluebison47 said:That’s like saying it’s perfectly fine if a bank gets robbed just because none of the bankers or security guards got hurt—and besides, the Thieves were apparently following all the local restrictions and traffic lights while they were making their getaway.🙏

It doesn't even matter if they kept their distance or didn't group up, because those public gatherings are banned by both the task force and the Church.

So what, we’re all just rooting for everyone to get punished now? Since they aren't following the rules either? You guys are real geniuses—only following the law when it actually suits you, right? And yeah, if there was any actual basis for a report, everyone would have been hit by now.

Comparing this to Thieves is really all you've got... 🤣

Look, they shut down some restaurant in Washington, D.C. because they weren't supposed to do Drive-in orders, so I guess we should just penalize every single person who ever used a Drive-in for food. 🤣

TikTok is honestly such a massive revelation for me, I can't even deal with how many absolute gems 🤣🤣

I’ve been out of the loop for a few days, but looking back, it seems absolutely nothing has changed.

Once his theory about some massive disease wiping out half the population fell flat, user Paul Martinez73 decided it was time to pivot and start picking fights over legal technicalities instead.
The Samaritans are flying through clubs like purple butterflies.

Same old story, same old nonsense.

Apparently, the common cold supposedly killed 35 seniors and wiped out a hundred times that many jobs.

Paul Martinez73, have you finally crawled out of your little cage, or are you still shaking in your boots over a few droplets?

So, those serology tests everyone’s been buzzing about for the last ten days have finally been ordered, and we should actually see them showing up sometime next week. They went ahead and put in an order for 1,000 units.

It’s just been a month of absolutely nothing happening, then suddenly there’s ten days of non-stop talk, then they finally place the order, and now we’re told 1,000 pieces are on the way. 🤣😂🤣

The tests they’re using for these mass screening drives are the ones that detect antibodies, which makes them cheaper to run. They’re quick, sure, but you have to remember they aren't quite as reliable as the other options.
We really should have had those 1,000 units in our hands a month ago.

restlesssurfer97 said:So, those serology tests everyone’s been buzzing about for the last ten days have finally been ordered, and we should actually see them showing up sometime next week. They went ahead and put in an order for 1,000 units.

It’s just been a month of absolutely nothing happening, then suddenly there’s ten days of non-stop talk, then they finally place the order, and now we’re told 1,000 pieces are on the way. 🤣😂🤣

The tests they’re using for these mass screening drives are the ones that detect antibodies, which makes them cheaper to run. They’re quick, sure, but you have to remember they aren't quite as reliable as the other options.
We really should have had those 1,000 units in our hands a month ago.

Shhh, keep it down—the kids in Miami are all hanging out in cafes with tinted windows.

Regarding that article Paul Martinez73 posted, someone really needs to hold that jerk accountable for shutting down this restaurant.
I mean, they shut them down because they supposedly didn't meet the minimum requirements for a drive-in—requirements that aren't even clearly defined in the first place. But sure, let’s just shut them down and punish a guy who was actually out there working his tail off.
Personally, I was at that drive-in just last week. They come right out to you wearing masks and gloves and bring the food straight to your car. You don't even have to step foot outside. Their hygiene and social distancing protocols are ten times better than what you see at a McDonald's, where the crowds are absolutely unbearable. Here, a car pulls up every ten minutes because everything is scheduled via pickup.
But fine, let them close.
The inspector makes the call.

I honestly can't wait for one of these places to get shuttered; eventually, someone is going to snap and finally take an inspector like that down a notch...

Amanda Evans2 said:I’ve been out of the loop for a few days, but looking back, it seems absolutely nothing has changed.

Once his theory about some massive disease wiping out half the population fell flat, user Paul Martinez73 decided it was time to pivot and start picking fights over legal technicalities instead.
The Samaritans are flying through clubs like purple butterflies.

Same old story, same old nonsense.

Apparently, the common cold supposedly killed 35 seniors and wiped out a hundred times that many jobs.

Paul Martinez73, have you finally crawled out of your little cage, or are you still shaking in your boots over a few droplets?

I’m just assuming that face has finally recovered from getting slapped in the meantime. Honestly, just go buy a mask and you'll be set for the rest of the year. 😉

It’s always hilarious when the people talking about workplaces are the ones who clearly don't grasp the basic concept of private property. 🍿

It’s me, Isamara, in case you’ve forgotten.
I can see I went a bit overboard, and my short-term memory clearly took a hit.
My bad, buddy...

restlesssurfer97 said:So, those serology tests everyone’s been buzzing about for the last ten days have finally been ordered, and we should actually see them showing up sometime next week. They went ahead and put in an order for 1,000 units.

It’s just been a month of absolutely nothing happening, then suddenly there’s ten days of non-stop talk, then they finally place the order, and now we’re told 1,000 pieces are on the way. 🤣😂🤣

The tests they’re using for these mass screening drives are the ones that detect antibodies, which makes them cheaper to run. They’re quick, sure, but you have to remember they aren't quite as reliable as the other options.
We really should have had those 1,000 units in our hands a month ago.

That’s just enough to test maybe twenty average American towns. Honestly, the funniest part is how they had to consolidate all those local task forces just to manage movement passes because people couldn't even hit up their local pharmacy, grocery store, or post office without issues.
And now, all of a sudden, they find a perfect excuse to slash the number of "unnecessary" local government units.

You guys seriously need to read this because there are just so many wild claims, insane stats, and random facts packed in here, and honestly, I don't even want to start quoting every single thing individually right now, but literally every sentence in this piece is basically begging for a massive debate.

Amanda Evans2 said:It’s me, Isamara, in case you’ve forgotten.
I can see I went a bit overboard, and my short-term memory clearly took a hit.
My bad, buddy...

Oh, absolutely. Thank God you’re wearing a mask after all those slaps you've taken, otherwise I wouldn't have recognized you from the INFERION 19 days, but hey, I see they've already dropped the new 2020 version.

Amanda Evans2 said:Regarding that article Paul Martinez73 posted, someone really needs to hold that jerk accountable for shutting down this restaurant.
I mean, they shut them down because they supposedly didn't meet the minimum requirements for a drive-in—requirements that aren't even clearly defined in the first place. But sure, let’s just shut them down and punish a guy who was actually out there working his tail off.
Personally, I was at that drive-in just last week. They come right out to you wearing masks and gloves and bring the food straight to your car. You don't even have to step foot outside. Their hygiene and social distancing protocols are ten times better than what you see at a McDonald's, where the crowds are absolutely unbearable. Here, a car pulls up every ten minutes because everything is scheduled via pickup.
But fine, let them close.
The inspector makes the call.

I honestly can't wait for one of these places to get shuttered; eventually, someone is going to snap and finally take an inspector like that down a notch...

As long as they didn't shut down Skaricic and those people who put a history professor in charge of a retirement home, I guess everything is fine.

wiredrider9 said:As long as they didn't shut down Skaricic and those people who put a history professor in charge of a retirement home, I guess everything is fine.

And hey, even he needs to find somewhere to work, doesn't he?
🤣

Amanda Evans2 said:Regarding that article Paul Martinez73 posted, someone really needs to hold that jerk accountable for shutting down this restaurant.
I mean, they shut them down because they supposedly didn't meet the minimum requirements for a drive-in—requirements that aren't even clearly defined in the first place. But sure, let’s just shut them down and punish a guy who was actually out there working his tail off.
Personally, I was at that drive-in just last week. They come right out to you wearing masks and gloves and bring the food straight to your car. You don't even have to step foot outside. Their hygiene and social distancing protocols are ten times better than what you see at a McDonald's, where the crowds are absolutely unbearable. Here, a car pulls up every ten minutes because everything is scheduled via pickup.
But fine, let them close.
The inspector makes the call.

I honestly can't wait for one of these places to get shuttered; eventually, someone is going to snap and finally take an inspector like that down a notch...

It's a total Classic—they practice strictness on the little guys just to make sure the big processions on Maui go off without a hitch.
McDonald's gets a pass because they're basically Gavrilovic, but since this is just a small business, they use it as an example to scare everyone else.
I couldn't agree more with the last part.

And while we're on the subject, let's talk about those dairy glands that have been bothering my old man...
What even is that, man? It's just madness.

I just want something steady, reliable, and consistent. Nothing more than that.
It’s just that I've got small hands, you see...

Amanda Evans2 said:And while we're on the subject, let's talk about those dairy glands that have been bothering my old man...
What even is that, man? It's just madness.

I just want something steady, reliable, and consistent. Nothing more than that.
It’s just that I've got small hands, you see...

Based on the latest posts, some people might suggest your brain is running a little low on fuel too...☕