Offside Chat Archives (2014-2021)

Nothing is ever going to top this. Period.

This isn't about some cinematic embellishment; we are talking strictly about historical reality. You can argue whatever you like, but the fact remains that the Mongols themselves eventually transitioned to Buddhism, Islam, and even small pockets of Hinduism.

Regarding Alexander. Even today, there is an ongoing debate over whether he was truly bisexual or if that label was simply weaponized by his enemies, surviving through the centuries as nothing more than a persistent myth. Furthermore, the concept of homosexuality in Ancient Greece wasn't anything like what we recognize in America today. In my view, it leaned much closer to pedophilia. How else can one characterize an adult man taking a minor boy under his wing and becoming his patron? It goes beyond merely teaching him life lessons or basic skills.

Anyway, I’d definitely recommend checking out "In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great." If you can't find it on any torrent sites, I might try to upload it somewhere myself.

William Gomez5 said:😢

Man, what kind of ridiculous name is Bjern Ajnar Remeren? 🙏

Those Scandinavians were absolutely unhinged. You’ve got guys like Lars Bystol or Roar Ljhegoiwhoighwoieghowsey... even this Remeren dude seemed like the type of guy who'd break world records one day and then just decide to drive Haradu all the way out of Lillehammer the next.

And don't even get me started on Martin Schmitt—that guy's face is just annoying, always acting like he's against everything Milwaukee.

And let’s not forget Vasiljev. That man was a beast in the secondary series, but when he was in the majors, he just couldn't find his footing. He stayed at the bottom of the pack. 😁

Schmitt was actually one of my favorites... definitely one of those early legends with a massive, die-hard fan club.

William Gomez5 said:😢

Man, what kind of ridiculous name is Bjern Ajnar Remeren? 🙏

Those Scandinavians were absolutely unhinged. You’ve got guys like Lars Bystol or Roar Ljhegoiwhoighwoieghowsey... even this Remeren dude seemed like the type of guy who'd break world records one day and then just decide to drive Haradu all the way out of Lillehammer the next.

And don't even get me started on Martin Schmitt—that guy's face is just annoying, always acting like he's against everything Milwaukee.

Lars Bystoel—how on earth did I let that man slip my mind? 🙏

And that fall by Romoeren... I honestly thought he was a goner for a second.

Elizabeth Mendoza said:Nothing is ever going to top this. Period.

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The one and only
riding high with Eddie

https://www.nytimes.com/news/world/us/health/coronavirus-updates/

It seems this individual is also quite a significant 🙏
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The Papaya group has reportedly tested positive for the virus, and if these rumors happen to be accurate, I suppose this whole situation is starting to gain some rather serious momentum 🤣
.

Branko, is this 🙏
's wife?

urbanhawk17 said:Branko, is this 🙏
's wife?

And is her legal name really Brenda?

As the number of people getting tested keeps climbing, that mortality rate among those infected starts dropping too, and right now we’re looking at about 6.8% globally, with only about 2% of the current active cases—which are sitting at around 2.2 million—being critical.
If you take these infection numbers and multiply them by at least ten, which is totally doable, the death rate drops down to 0.7%.
And if you go by some of the other estimates suggesting there are 30 to 80 times more infections out there, we’re talking a global mortality rate somewhere between 0.23% and 0.086%.

I don't feel like digging through Google right this second, but I'm pretty sure the percentage of folks over 65 among the deceased is north of 95%.

The data is staring us right in the face and it doesn't lie.
Any kind of quarantine or lockdown for a second wave would just be a move made by complete idiots.

How are we supposed to protect the elderly? Look, folks, you've had at least three months to come up with a solid strategy to shield seniors and people with chronic illnesses.
At the end of the day, we're putting our bets on the Germans. Danke Deutschland.

What does Jane say to Bob whenever she walks into a room that looks like a tornado hit it? Clean this mess up, Bob, because I am definitely not your Jane.😂

Matthew Young35 said:And is her legal name really Brenda?

It's Mary, and she's married to Jane.

Kyle Campbell4 said:In certain respects, they were surprisingly liberal, which is truly baffling when you consider their typical nature. For instance, they maintained that faith was strictly a matter of individual choice, believing anyone should be free to worship whichever deity they preferred. Their only true animosity was reserved for Muslims and Jews; otherwise, they permitted total religious freedom. They were even open to adopting children from other backgrounds, likely because building a massive lineage was considered a vital component of one's social standing. Consequently, they kept many wives, each focused solely on producing heirs. It is quite bizarre to see how these modern-day Mongols have become so docile and peace-loving.

The wildest part is how Genghis Khan began presenting himself as a reincarnation of a 'Bodhisattva'—a spirit of compassion and mercy, and a protector of Buddhism—as he expanded his influence across Mongolia.

In Mongolia, there is a clear refusal to accept any notion that the guy was just some excessive bloodthirsty tyrant. The way they teach about him and everything he accomplished is fundamentally different from the rest of the world. They argue that much of his notorious reputation is actually due to propaganda from the defeated parties—of which there were plenty—who intentionally silenced or downplayed all the positive things he was also responsible for.

Speaking of brutality, I recently stumbled upon a few articles regarding the Zulu, a tribe from the region of modern-day Angola, which holds minimal historical significance but reached its peak between the 16th and 18th centuries. They were entirely dedicated to nothing but warfare, slave trading, and cannibalism ☕. Their initiation methods were brutal; one had to prove strength and worth through violence. Any newborn in the Quilombo area would essentially be demolished by ritual. Hereditary rights meant absolutely nothing, if they existed at all. According to contemporary accounts, their ranks were bolstered solely by recruiting adolescents stolen from defeated tribes ☕.
They didn't farm the land or raise livestock; they lived purely by raiding others. These lunatics would stay in one place only as long as it took to exhaust all available resources before moving on again.

Charles Roberts33 said:The wildest part is how Genghis Khan began presenting himself as a reincarnation of a 'Bodhisattva'—a spirit of compassion and mercy, and a protector of Buddhism—as he expanded his influence across Mongolia.

In Mongolia, there is a clear refusal to accept any notion that the guy was just some excessive bloodthirsty tyrant. The way they teach about him and everything he accomplished is fundamentally different from the rest of the world. They argue that much of his notorious reputation is actually due to propaganda from the defeated parties—of which there were plenty—who intentionally silenced or downplayed all the positive things he was also responsible for.

Speaking of brutality, I recently stumbled upon a few articles regarding the Zulu, a tribe from the region of modern-day Angola, which holds minimal historical significance but reached its peak between the 16th and 18th centuries. They were entirely dedicated to nothing but warfare, slave trading, and cannibalism ☕. Their initiation methods were brutal; one had to prove strength and worth through violence. Any newborn in the Quilombo area would essentially be demolished by ritual. Hereditary rights meant absolutely nothing, if they existed at all. According to contemporary accounts, their ranks were bolstered solely by recruiting adolescents stolen from defeated tribes ☕.
They didn't farm the land or raise livestock; they lived purely by raiding others. These lunatics would stay in one place only as long as it took to exhaust all available resources before moving on again.

So, basically the Republican Party?

If only the Republican Party would just pack up and leave.

Anthony Wright30 said:I suppose the fjords in Alaska might be the most breathtaking landscapes I’ve ever had the pleasure of witnessing

There is such a profound sense of peace there, and the wilderness is just... quite something 🙏

Summer or Winter?

The summers are definitely nicer, and I think I could agree with Frank 100% on that. 👍

I’m really holding out hope that I get to cross seeing the Northern Lights off my bucket list at least once in this lifetime.

Peter Thompson4 said:Summer or Winter?

I suppose I was also there during the summer. I found myself being quite a bit better off on a boat; navigating through those coastal inlets is, I think, a rather lovely experience.