Offside Chat Archives (2014-2021)

ruggedjackal46 said:They’re out here quoting Roman philosophers and training to be teachers... if we were living in the ancient era, they would have had VB16 running the show. Truly the golden age. ☕

The only thing they’d be leading is an invasion on the Roman Empire, just a bunch of barbarians ☕

James Anderson5 said:The only thing they’d be leading is an invasion on the Roman Empire, just a bunch of barbarians ☕

We’re nothing more than the bankruptcy trustees for this decadent empire—an empire that would have been burned to the ground by its own lunatic ruler, Flonerontino, if we hadn't stepped in. ☕

Paul Martinez73 said:What grade are you in?

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ruggedjackal46 said:They’re out here quoting Roman philosophers and training to be teachers... if we were living in the ancient era, they would have had VB16 running the show. Truly the golden age. ☕

I suppose I have to agree, given the current state of affairs; you'd certainly be considered a vital pillar of society. ☕

How the hell did this shepherd Baćo even make it into Congress? Seriously, f*** me.😲😵🤣

James Anderson5 said:Well, it is irony; the whole system is broken at every single level. Here in America, it’s genuinely tough for any business owner to report an employee for their full salary because the tax burden is just way too high. And the reason those taxes are so heavy is because they have to fund public procurement fraud and political cronyism at every level, on top of all the standard government expenses...

Anyway, I personally don't know anyone working in the public sector who feels like they're living off someone else's hard work, even though I know plenty of people who barely do anything all day. And don't even get me started on fraudulent pensions; I haven't met a single person involved in that who actually felt a shred of guilt...

It's not that they don't have a conscience—it's that if you point it out, they immediately slap a label on you like "commie," "secret agent," or "extremist," haha. For example, if I had the chance to land a cushy job at some city-owned utility through a connection, I'd say screw that. I end up making way less money because—I don't know—I actually have some shred of morals left. I'd hate the guy looking back at me in the mirror. But instead, everyone around me looks at me like I'm some kind of saint for making that choice, acting like, "Who does he think he is?" 🙄.

loneseal said:How the hell did this shepherd Baćo even make it into Congress? Seriously, f*** me.😲😵🤣

And you'd prefer some communist instead?

wiredrider9 said:It's not that they don't have a conscience—it's that if you point it out, they immediately slap a label on you like "commie," "secret agent," or "extremist," haha. For example, if I had the chance to land a cushy job at some city-owned utility through a connection, I'd say screw that. I end up making way less money because—I don't know—I actually have some shred of morals left. I'd hate the guy looking back at me in the mirror. But instead, everyone around me looks at me like I'm some kind of saint for making that choice, acting like, "Who does he think he is?" 🙄.

So, I was just grabbing coffee with this guy recently who was venting about how his whole biological rhythm was totally thrown off today. He usually grabs lunch at 10:00, but he had to wait until noon... He also gave me this wicked little smirk when I asked if things were busy at work, saying he hasn't actually done anything for the last two years... 🤣

Honestly, there's zero chance things will change here in the States. There are just too many people like him... for instance, this guy pulls in $6k-$7k with Social Security, works in the city, and couldn't care less about anyone else. Half of them who actually have some ambition even run side businesses just to grab whatever extra cash they can, since they aren't doing anything at their actual jobs anyway...

Matthew Young35 said:And you'd prefer some communist instead?

Nah, I’d go with someone else entirely. Baćo and those communists are both total dicks.

Are you watching Congress?

A total disaster of a vote for the Republican Party 🤣 🙏

Why even act surprised?

If the Democratic Party needed five more of those DNC-style losers to stay afloat, they’d surely find a way to manufacture them.

It’s laughable—not surprising. 😁

They talk about this "grand coalition," yet they aren't even far from it right now—honestly, they basically need the Democratic Party just to maintain a majority. They'll find a way to make it work, regardless of the cost.

Rachel Cooper3 said:Are you watching Congress?

A total disaster of a vote for the Republican Party 🤣 🙏

It’s no surprise, honestly. She recently mentioned joining up with the Bandoljeros. It feels like she's been playing a part for years, pretending to be someone else just to stay relevant. An old trick...

In a way, maybe this isn't all bad. At least some masks are finally slipping...

That woman hasn't done a single productive thing in her life besides selling smoke and mirrors. She went straight from college to Congress.

I still remember when Haso mentioned he lives a social democracy wrapped in a Burberry pattern. I recall how Šprajc kept grumbling and squirming at that provocation, which actually reminded me that I was once over in his studio. I can't help but wonder if he'd be making such a fuss about a comment like that today.

About thirty seconds of pure bliss, even if it comes from someone who is completely weighed down by ideology. Check it out from 3:15 onwards.

What kind of fine are we looking at if you overstay your welcome at a meter? Like, if you've got a ticket but stay longer than the allowed 3 or 4 hours...😬 specifically in Washington, D.C.

Paul Sanders5 said:What kind of fine are we looking at if you overstay your welcome at a meter? Like, if you've got a ticket but stay longer than the allowed 3 or 4 hours...😬 specifically in Washington, D.C.

It's just the standard daily fine for that zone.

Thanks, Germany!

Peter Thompson4 said:It's just the standard daily fine for that zone.

You mean a ticket.

Anthony Jackson2 said:You mean a ticket.

Yeah, my bad.
The fine is just a standard citation for whatever zone you were caught breaking the rules in.

I caught that from the first post. There wasn't even a penalty, they didn't even notice