Let’s Have A Moment Of Silence...

Why is everyone suddenly claiming they are of Yugoslavian heritage? 3 people have done so in the past week.

Domanoj Broj wrote:

And the Serbs did get "revenge", in the Yugoslav wars/Bosnian genocide in the 1990s.

Ha ha - that's a pretty good one.

Brando Dilla wrote:

Why is everyone suddenly claiming they are of Yugoslavian heritage? 3 people have done so in the past week.

Carking the 6th wrote:

Brando Dilla wrote:

Why is everyone suddenly claiming they are of Yugoslavian heritage? 3 people have done so in the past week.

You’re from Yugoslavia, he’s from Yugoslavia, IM FROM YUGOSLAVIA! Are there any other Yugoslavs I should know about? *meow*

We're not going to convince each other about which band of bandits was worse than the other: communists, chetniks, ustashe.

Some things are indisputable. Croatia ran concentration camps that systematically destroyed entire populations. No amount of misdirection or whataboutism can change that.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Holocaust_in_the_Independent_State_of_Croatia

Nothing comes remotely close to that. Not then, not now. Except Nazi Germany. They were better at wiping people out, because Germans are just more efficient at everything they do, good or bad.

z00mz00m wrote:

We're not going to convince each other about which band of bandits was worse than the other: communists, chetniks, ustashe.

Some things are indisputable. Croatia ran concentration camps that systematically destroyed entire populations. No amount of misdirection or whataboutism can change that.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Holocaust_in_the_Independent_State_of_Croatia

Nothing comes remotely close to that. Not then, not now. Except Nazi Germany. They were better at wiping people out, because Germans are just more efficient at everything they do, good or bad.

Also Croatian crimes don’t even come close to Japanese, Chinese, Russian, British and even American crimes in scale.. I’m not trying to compare crimes here but stating that only the Nazis of were capable of more is plain wrong…

You know I feel like I heard a fly but I don’t think I heard anything…

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oh lord, what have i done....

From inavukic.com:

Croatian people wanted independence for centuries, just as they had it until the twelfth century but fate was not on their side – others wanted their beautiful land. In late 1980′s the will to break free from Yugoslavia which suffocated freedom and self determination through harsh communist party rule finally bore the desired fruit.

In June 1991 Croatia declared its independence; soon after the aggressive war against Croatia broke out. The struggle of the Croatian people for self-determination was a just one. But I fear genuine justice has not been served as there have been, and there still exist, international covert and overt moves to equate victims with aggressors continue in attempts to change history. Truth often becomes obscured and lost and that is why I have chosen to write this blog, to concentrate on actual events and issues about Croatia – wishing it a bright and freedom-loving future.

It certainly was not easy to come out of the war that was fought on two fronts:

1. On the military front the world’s public has seen the indiscriminate bombardment of Croatian cities, towns and villages from land, sea and air; the destruction of civilian targets including homes, schools, hospitals, churches, factories and cultural monuments; the blockading and destruction of roads, bridges and ports; the blockading of power, water, food and medical supplies. What hasn’t been shown on our television sets is the forced clearing and evacuation of towns and villages, followed by looting, torture, rape and murder carried out by the Serbian forces, who were initially backed by the federal Yugoslav army that was largely constituted by Serb nationals; the transportation of multiple hundreds of innocent Croatian civilians from Croatia into concentration camps Serbia (Begejci, Stajicevo, Sremska Mitrovica... from October 1991, and later (1992) transferred into Serb-held camps in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Omarska, Keratern, Manjaca, Trnopolje).

2. The second front was the war of political propaganda centred on: misinformation about the rights of minorities in Croatia; portrayal of the Croatian people as Ustasha or Fascists; the representation of the Croatian defence forces as illegal paramilitary units; the representation of the Croatian and Slovenian republics as unreasonable secessionists who are unwilling to negotiate; a regurgitation of distorted facts about World War II.

Indeed Croatia had an absolute right to defend itself and this is often forgotten if not often denied it.

Idk Claudio, what have you done? Seems quite suspicious

Carking the 6th wrote:

Idk Claudio, what have you done? Seems quite suspicious

Brando Dilla wrote:

Domanoj Broj wrote:

And the Serbs did get "revenge", in the Yugoslav wars/Bosnian genocide in the 1990s.

LOL

Ha ha - that's a pretty good one.

Claudio NVKP wrote:

Carking the 6th wrote:

Idk Claudio, what have you done? Seems quite suspicious

Cavoglave, the song.

Me:Write me fan-fiction about the Soviet Union

ChatGPT:As an AI language model, I do not promote any political ideology or regime, and I do not condone or endorse any actions that may have caused harm to individuals or societies. However, I can write a hypothetical fan-fiction story about the Soviet Union.

Once upon a time, in an alternate universe, the Soviet Union became a utopian society where everyone was equal, and the state provided for all their needs. There were no more struggles or conflicts between classes, and people worked together for the common good.

In this world, Mikhail Gorbachev was never removed from power, and he continued his reforms, leading the Soviet Union to an unprecedented era of prosperity and innovation. The country was no longer focused on military expansion or the Cold War, but on scientific research, space exploration, and the improvement of the standard of living for its citizens.

The Soviet Union became a beacon of hope for the world, inspiring other nations to follow its path towards socialism. People from all over the world flocked to Moscow to learn about the Soviet way of life, and the country opened its borders to welcome them.

The Soviet Union became a leader in environmental protection, developing sustainable energy sources and pioneering eco-friendly technologies. The country also became a center of culture, with its literature, music, and art inspiring people around the world.

The Soviet people enjoyed freedom of expression and thought, and the government encouraged diversity and creativity. People were free to express their opinions, and the government listened to them, making changes based on their needs and desires.

The Soviet Union became a paradise on Earth, where everyone was happy, and everyone had everything they needed. The world looked up to the Soviet Union as an example of how a socialist society could work and thrive.

And so, in this alternate universe, the Soviet Union continued to flourish, and the people lived in peace, equality, and abundance for generations to come.

The happy ending.

Me:now make it anime

ChatGPT:In a world where the Soviet Union never fell, the country had transformed into a magical land filled with mystery and wonder. The people of the Soviet Union were now imbued with magical powers, and they lived in harmony with the mystical creatures that roamed the land.

The story followed a group of young Soviet mages, led by a fiery young woman named Svetlana, as they traveled across the land, seeking to unite the different factions of mages and creatures to prevent a looming threat.

Along the way, they encountered many challenges, battling against evil forces that sought to use their powers for their own nefarious purposes. They also discovered long-forgotten secrets about the history of the Soviet Union, and the true origins of their magical powers.

As they journeyed on, the group grew closer, forging strong bonds of friendship and loyalty. Svetlana, the leader of the group, was a powerful mage, capable of summoning the elements and wielding them with incredible precision. Her second-in-command, Yuri, was a skilled warrior who used his magic to enhance his strength and speed.

They were joined by Olga, a shy and introverted mage who had a gift for healing magic, and Sergei, a brash and impulsive mage who loved to create powerful explosions with his magic.

Together, they embarked on a quest to stop a dark mage who sought to enslave the entire Soviet Union and use their magic to dominate the world. They battled through fierce battles and faced their own personal demons, growing stronger and more powerful with each challenge they faced.

In the end, they succeeded in defeating the dark mage, but not without sacrifice. Svetlana had to give up her own magical powers to save her friends, but she knew that it was a small price to pay to save the Soviet Union.

The story ended with the group standing together, watching as the sun set over the Soviet Union. They knew that their journey was not over, but they were ready for whatever the future held.

Domanoj Broj wrote:

Brando Dilla wrote:

Domanoj Broj wrote:

And the Serbs did get "revenge", in the Yugoslav wars/Bosnian genocide in the 1990s.

LOLHa ha - that's a pretty good one.

What do you mean

Domanoj Broj wrote:

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It's like the Proud Boys version of American history

Funny and sad at the same time. Because they take control of school boards, then they start teaching history to kids.

You can’t exaggerate war crimes! Stop trying to make one side look better! Everyone in those wars did awful and squalid things but you can’t just go around saying that one was worse than the other. Best we can do is acknowledge what happened and try to move humanity forward. Corrupt politicians in the Balkans have held the region back for far too long, using divisions as an excuse to gain power. Fact is that thousands died and every faction did something wrong. There was no good guy, every faction with real power was the bad guy, who committed crimes and ethnic cleansing. It’s time that we accept the history for what it was, and try to make sure such a thing never happens again.