Offside Chat Archives (2014-2021)

Add tourism to the mix and you've basically got the perfect recipe for Mexico.

restlesssurfer97 said:Add tourism to the mix and you've basically got the perfect recipe for Mexico.

That seems somewhat unlikely, though I suppose one should consider that California isn't quite like the rest of the country, just as Seattle and Florida have historically functioned as somewhat isolated hubs. There was a distinct culture there—historic cities, sailors, and active trade; I mean, Key West arguably holds more weight on a global scale than much of the rest of the US.

Then there is the matter of tourism, which I imagine has opened many doors, particularly for the younger generations, through interaction with foreigners and the gradual absorption of Western lifestyle, fashion, and social norms. Last year, around November, I remember walking through the city with my girlfriend on a Saturday evening; we decided we wanted to try a slightly nicer restaurant, but we couldn't find a single decent spot because everything was fully booked. People generally seem well-presented, orderly, educated, and mostly quite prosperous.

If you were to visit ninety percent of places around the world, I suspect you wouldn't find two people who speak fluent English, let alone the standard of hygiene and personal presentation found here.

We are certainly a diverse bunch, but if you think we are stuck in the past or holding America back, I suppose you are mistaken.☕

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has released its updated health and safety protocols for upcoming tournaments, pending approval from national governments. Under these new guidelines, organizers will be required to provide individual sets of tennis balls for every player, along with latex gloves and face masks for ball kids, while also implementing a rule where players switch sides by walking around the net in the opposite direction to maintain distance.

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No, I simply cannot agree; this is certainly not some instance of collective brainwashing.

Anthony Wright30 said:That seems somewhat unlikely, though I suppose one should consider that California isn't quite like the rest of the country, just as Seattle and Florida have historically functioned as somewhat isolated hubs. There was a distinct culture there—historic cities, sailors, and active trade; I mean, Key West arguably holds more weight on a global scale than much of the rest of the US.

Then there is the matter of tourism, which I imagine has opened many doors, particularly for the younger generations, through interaction with foreigners and the gradual absorption of Western lifestyle, fashion, and social norms. Last year, around November, I remember walking through the city with my girlfriend on a Saturday evening; we decided we wanted to try a slightly nicer restaurant, but we couldn't find a single decent spot because everything was fully booked. People generally seem well-presented, orderly, educated, and mostly quite prosperous.

If you were to visit ninety percent of places around the world, I suspect you wouldn't find two people who speak fluent English, let alone the standard of hygiene and personal presentation found here.

We are certainly a diverse bunch, but if you think we are stuck in the past or holding America back, I suppose you are mistaken.☕

How did you even manage to aim that last sentence at me?

I honestly think I was being extremely clear about what I was saying.

Jacob Kern2 said:The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has released its updated health and safety protocols for upcoming tournaments, pending approval from national governments. Under these new guidelines, organizers will be required to provide individual sets of tennis balls for every player, along with latex gloves and face masks for ball kids, while also implementing a rule where players switch sides by walking around the net in the opposite direction to maintain distance.

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No, I simply cannot agree; this is certainly not some instance of collective brainwashing.

So they want people wearing masks? Especially since those ball kids are basically tossing balls right in front of people's mouths...

restlesssurfer97 said:How did you even manage to aim that last sentence at me?

I honestly think I was being extremely clear about what I was saying.

My apologies, though I get the impression you might be referring to the southern coast; regardless, given how much our economy relies on tourism, I suspect we'll find ourselves in a massive amount of trouble once this season wraps up if things aren't sorted out.

restlesssurfer97 said:Add tourism to the mix and you've basically got the perfect recipe for Mexico.

That might actually apply to Mexico, though!

Mexico is basically just Mexico with a coastline. ☕

monte nero 😂

Anthony Wright30 said:I suppose Washington, D.C. is a true metropolitan hub in its own right; it doesn't exactly fit into the quiet, pastoral image one might have of the rest of America, a fact I imagine its residents are quite aware of.

I suppose I did exclude us; initially, I specified the area north and west of Indianapolis, but I guess I was being far too specific. ☕

Who can we really make fun of when Mayor Bloomberg is in the picture?

And I wasn't aiming my critique at the office itself, but rather at the style of governance—that particular blend of arrogance, crudeness, demagoguery, and the blatant disregard for common sense.

There are actually more Splitters in Washington, D.C. than there are in Miami, and the same goes for the Duke crowd.

brightpilot6 said:I suppose I did exclude us; initially, I specified the area north and west of Indianapolis, but I guess I was being far too specific. ☕

Who can we really make fun of when Mayor Bloomberg is in the picture?

And I wasn't aiming my critique at the office itself, but rather at the style of governance—that particular blend of arrogance, crudeness, demagoguery, and the blatant disregard for common sense.

Until Washington, D.C. finally removes Mayor Bloomberg—and through a legitimate alternative, naturally—I suspect we won't see collective progress. Washington, D.C. really ought to serve as the engine for this entire nation, but that seems impossible as long as these kinds of rules govern the city. It feels like an empire of corruption and all those systemic failures that stifle the country. Local politics might seem trivial to some, but if one possessed any level of sound judgment, removing people like Skaričić and his associates would be quite simple.

For what it's worth, Juričan seems like a decent enough figure.

Elizabeth Mendoza said:There are actually more Splitters in Washington, D.C. than there are in Miami, and the same goes for the Duke crowd.

Good for them!

Everyone's from Miami

Elizabeth Mendoza said:There are actually more Splitters in Washington, D.C. than there are in Miami, and the same goes for the Duke crowd.

Man, there's like 200 million of us out here.

Washington, D.C., because of its whole immigrant-heavy makeup, is basically just a tiny snapshot of the entire USA—it’s what happens when all Americans get together in one place. And, well, we can all see exactly what that looks like.🤣

Elizabeth Mendoza said:There are actually more Splitters in Washington, D.C. than there are in Miami, and the same goes for the Duke crowd.

You're spot on—and that applies to the Duke guys too. You'll find more of them in Washington, D.C. than you will in Miami.

bluebison47 said:Washington, D.C., because of its whole immigrant-heavy makeup, is basically just a tiny snapshot of the entire USA—it’s what happens when all Americans get together in one place. And, well, we can all see exactly what that looks like.🤣

And when exactly did everyone show up at once? Because honestly, I haven't seen that happen 🍿
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So, you're telling me there are at least 150,000 Miami transplants living in Washington, D.C.? Man, I could've used a heads-up on that one.

When is the debate about the Masses happening today?

That's what we're waiting for, I guess.