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Braco from Silverman

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wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#1 ·
So, I found myself hanging out at Srebrenjak 1 today, over by Braco's place.
Curiosity definitely got the better of me, and before I knew it, a crowd had already gathered around the scene.
Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by how well everything was organized!
Was anyone else around there today?😛
Paul Jones7 Paul Jones7 Active Member
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#2 ·
hahahaha...

Maybe swing by after work sometime—just out of curiosity, I guess—to Wolf Shirt’s place for a little restoration session. You know, to officially renounce any ties to the old crew (Prokic and those other guys) 😛 😂
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#3 ·
I was just telling my friend that once we wrap up this whole "touring" thing, we absolutely have to head out to Camp. But then someone suggested we should go visit some Protestant media outlet instead, where they supposedly heal people in wheelchairs while blasting gospel music in the background...

And apparently, there’s some imam over in Canada too... 😒
Paul Jones7 Paul Jones7 Active Member
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#4 ·
And honestly, what happened with Kožula is pretty much a fact. About six or seven years back, I ended up 😁 stumbling upon him—mostly just out of curiosity, I guess—and he actually went on this whole tangent where he basically disavowed everyone. He was like, "...I'm done with the Braco types, done with Prokić..." 😂 😲 😵

He completely rejected the entire alternative scene, of course—he probably listed every single sub-genre of alternative politics he could think of... 🤣
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#5 ·
Braco won't back down from anything (unless we're talking about his barber)... honestly... he just stays quiet.
electricdriver33 electricdriver33 Active Member
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#6 ·
wearyowl29 said:So, I found myself hanging out at Srebrenjak 1 today, over by Braco's place.
Curiosity definitely got the better of me, and before I knew it, a crowd had already gathered around the scene.
Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by how well everything was organized!
Was anyone else around there today?😛

Give me a break. 🤣
http://www.nytimes.com/news/article/example-link-about-srebrenjak-1/1243038/
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#7 ·
Tomicev's painting... 👏
Paul Jones7 Paul Jones7 Active Member
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#8 ·
wearyowl29 said:Braco won't back down from anything (unless we're talking about his barber)... honestly... he just stays quiet.

So, did he just decide to shut up?
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#9 ·
Who knows if he actually spoke before falling silent... now he’s just sitting there, quietly taking everything in with his eyes.

Once he leaves, everyone in the tent heads off for appetizers, juices, coffee, or sweets—and the best part? It's all totally free! Plus, you get back whatever flowers you brought, though you're more than welcome to grab something from the jar if you see something you like.
There are plenty of visitors here, mostly Germans and some Black Americans too.

By the way, I managed to snag number 771 around 8:30, even with a huge crowd right behind me.
Lawrence Torres56 Lawrence Torres56 Active Member
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#10 ·
wearyowl29 said:So, I found myself hanging out at Srebrenjak 1 today, over by Braco's place.
Curiosity definitely got the better of me, and before I knew it, a crowd had already gathered around the scene.
Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by how well everything was organized!
Was anyone else around there today?😛

Are we talking about the organization, or is there something else going on here?😉

I wasn't there myself, so I don't even know what to make of it all, though honestly, I probably would've swung by just out of pure curiosity...
I mean, I haven't a clue how the whole setup works—do you actually need to make a reservation, or can you just show up at the door? Come on, give us the details...
bluemason3 bluemason3 Veteran
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#11 ·
I’m actually pretty impressed by the sheer cunning here 😳

The world is crawling with these spiritual gurus, but most of them at least have the decency to sell you a specific story.

The scheme he’s built is different—he doesn't pitch anything, stays completely unaccountable, and claims everything is free while somehow making sure it isn't...

It's just a classic American hustle, really. 🙏 🙏 🙏

Kraljgazdacar 😳 🤣
electrictinker26 electrictinker26 Active Member
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#12 ·
When someone performs a healing, it’s clear that they aren't just acting on their own—it's God working through them. In reality, we are all healers every single day. A simple smile, a kind word, a beautiful song, or sharing useful knowledge—whenever we share something good, we are healing. We all act as vessels because we possess a certain divine spark within us; some people simply develop those qualities more deeply and pass that energy on to others, allowing them to find clarity and healing through positive thought. I don't have an issue with healers who credit God or Jesus for their work, provided they aren't resorting to magic or strange formulas. True healing happens when you surrender everything to God and let Him take the lead. The real struggle is when we—consciously or unconsciously—cling to our struggles or illnesses because we are getting some sort of subconscious benefit from them. We hold onto the sickness without even realizing it. Once we finally see that we don't need it anymore, the healing happens almost automatically. It’s like carrying a heavy stone in your pocket for ten years without noticing it, and then one day you suddenly realize it's there, drop it, and feel how much lighter you are. That feeling is what healing is. As long as people aren't doing harm or practicing witchcraft, I believe people can heal others. My only grievance is when a cult of personality forms around these individuals, as if God or Jesus weren't enough on their own. Still, it makes sense why people seek out specific healers; they have dedicated their lives to this path, so they likely carry a higher level of energy or something similar.
Paul Jones7 Paul Jones7 Active Member
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#13 ·
So, basically, you’ve got two movies to choose from:

one where Braco is out there performing miracles—or maybe it's just God working through him, whatever you want to call it; and then there's the other one where Braco doesn't heal anyone at all.

Which one are you picking? And, I guess, what's the reasoning behind it?
electrictinker26 electrictinker26 Active Member
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#14 ·
It really depends on the individual. Some people crave comedy, others want action, and so on. Personally, I just want to see everyone find some kind of healing. However, healing without a genuine change in behavior doesn't actually lead to progress. It’s easy to say that to someone who isn't seeing the full picture; they might just look at braco and see nothing else. Perhaps we have the ability to choose our perspective because we've been granted that grace, or maybe we simply chose it for ourselves. Ideally, you should accept your circumstances no matter what—to live happily regardless of material wealth or sadness, believing that everything is fundamentally okay through that lens. But if we're being realistic, even medication provides a form of healing. Why shouldn't a person be allowed that same kind of relief?
Paul Jones7 Paul Jones7 Active Member
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#15 ·
I mean, at the end of the day, we’re just human beings. Why shouldn't we be capable of healing ourselves? 🙂
Ryan Wilson2 Ryan Wilson2 Regular
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#16 ·
braco is basically the ultimate dream for any self-proclaimed "spiritual leader."

All those books, chakra balancing, meditation sessions, chants, incantations, deep study, visualization techniques, focus exercises, angels, demons, and astrological alignments? They're all completely useless.

The reality is much simpler: you just show up at the designated spot, sit down, and witness the spectacle. Pure American spirituality. 😁

If this scenario were ever pitched to Monty Python, they’d probably turn it down for being far too absurd. 🤣
electricdriver33 electricdriver33 Active Member
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#17 ·
wearyowl29 said:So, I found myself hanging out at Srebrenjak 1 today, over by Braco's place.
Curiosity definitely got the better of me, and before I knew it, a crowd had already gathered around the scene.
Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by how well everything was organized!
Was anyone else around there today?😛

So you were celebrating bracin's birthday? Guess you can't hide that one now... 🙂 😳

At least you got some free food and drinks out of it, right? 😛
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#18 ·
Lawrence Torres56 said:Are we talking about the organization, or is there something else going on here?😉

I wasn't there myself, so I don't even know what to make of it all, though honestly, I probably would've swung by just out of pure curiosity...
I mean, I haven't a clue how the whole setup works—do you actually need to make a reservation, or can you just show up at the door? Come on, give us the details...

It was all organized... but I won't get into the other details just yet.

You arrive and there are already tons of people lined up ahead of you. You grab a number and wait about 30 minutes while the tent fills up... once it hits a certain capacity, they close the doors. Everyone stands there in silence, and then suddenly, this woman starts the introduction and—lo and behold—braco shows up! He just scans the room for a second, gives a nod, and heads right back out. After that, you grab something to eat and drink, and they hand you flowers as you're heading out...

Everything was peaceful. No crowds pushing around, no chaos, no shouting. Just calm.
Lawrence Torres56 Lawrence Torres56 Active Member
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#19 ·
bluemason3 said:I’m actually pretty impressed by the sheer cunning here 😳

The world is crawling with these spiritual gurus, but most of them at least have the decency to sell you a specific story.

The scheme he’s built is different—he doesn't pitch anything, stays completely unaccountable, and claims everything is free while somehow making sure it isn't...

It's just a classic American hustle, really. 🙏 🙏 🙏

Kraljgazdacar 😳 🤣

If you're looking for proof, you're basically asking for nothing from someone like you.😒

The whole planet is full of scammers, but hey, if a con artist actually ends up helping someone out for once... does that even count as a con anymore?🙂
bluemason3 bluemason3 Veteran
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#20 ·
Lawrence Torres56 said:If you're looking for proof, you're basically asking for nothing from someone like you.😒

The whole planet is full of scammers, but hey, if a con artist actually ends up helping someone out for once... does that even count as a con anymore?🙂

Thomas is a loser; he tried to play it off with a little bit of stage magic at the end.😳

Of course it is. Those two things don't always have to go hand in hand. Someone can be perfectly honest and still fail to help, just as a con artist might accidentally provide assistance (or someone might just perceive it that way). Between the placebo effect, suggestion, and people misinterpreting how events connect... without those variables, "con artists" wouldn't even exist. That’s exactly why we run strict experiments—to weed out that noise and get some actual, objective data.

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