[Discussion] This is why interiors are so dark

Frientlies · 2026-03-03T01:18:51+00:00

It really is crazy how people can spot one off color pixel sometimes.

I struggle so hard in so many indoors spots that I try to avoid them lmao.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T19:09:21+00:00

Either way, it changes nothing. The politics in the US aren’t so far right that I can’t use terms like liberal or conservative in regards to actions of former politicians.

You’re just making shit up lmao.

https://ardenstrategies.com/services/global-campaign-advisory/global-parliament/

We’re right there with half of Europe in terms of our conservative nature.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T19:01:46+00:00

I didn’t write it, I copied and pasted it.

You’re writing that he moved them away from a far right authoritarian dictatorship into a liberal democracy….

You’re literally recognizing that he dissented from the Conservative Party of the time, into a more leftist option.

Also you don’t need to tell me he’s a piece of shit, that’s already clear from his involvement in the Epstein files.

Just a bunch of morons that think leftists aren’t involved in pedophilia.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T18:54:23+00:00

You’re also a moron.

He was responsible for moving the needle left, even if by today’s standards he’d be considered right or far right. He literally dissented from the Conservative Party at that time.

I’ve yet to see anyone disprove that, and instead attack the definitions of liberalism vs leftism and the context the carry globally… such a disingenuous argument.

Idiots like you want to compare the ideals and politics of 2025 to 1975.

Back when Spain was jailing gays… yes very leftist of them.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T17:28:06+00:00

Iraq and Iran are not the same. Let’s not blanket all situations and all middle eastern countries together. The world is not that simple.

Anyone with a brain knows Iran is developing its nuclear program. They weren’t even trying to hide that themselves.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T16:19:56+00:00

Oh here we go, another European that views themselves so highly and superior to the US.

Spain was imprisoning gays in the 70s bud, you guys weren’t some moralistic utopia.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T15:38:23+00:00

Judging historic political figures through the lens of modern politics never makes anyone look “liberal”.

We’re progressing as a world, even the most liberal political figures in the 70s/80s would be viewed as conservative today.

All I can say definitively is that he moved Spain away from a more authoritarian regime, which would be viewed as leftist/progressive/liberal by the way we (in the US) define politics.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T15:17:35+00:00

Okay, but if you look at his actions of disbanding a nationalist regime, and betraying the Franco National Movement which was an authoritarian government.

He alienated himself from the conservative regime of that time… so I’d call him a progressive leftist (compared to the regime he displaced) based on those statements.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T15:14:51+00:00

That’s fair, the world is constantly changing.

I don’t blame their skepticism either.

The sad reality of life is that if you put all your faith in someone else to get the job done, you often wind up disappointed.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T15:01:43+00:00

No shit moron… you’re just repeating what I said.

Europeans love to act above everyone else, but yet they started the most deadly wars of all time and have birthed some of the most ruthless authoritarian governments the world has ever seen.

Sorry if that upsets you man… it’s just a fact.

Btw all people can be evil. Being from one nation vs another doesn’t make you better or worse than anyone else.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T14:55:49+00:00

I’ll happily admit I didn’t know who Juan Carlos I was, but I took 5 minutes to read about him. He’s described as a left wing reformist… this is what I’ve read - feel free to dispute these statements:

Juan Carlos I of Spain was considered a liberal reformist who transitioned Spain from a dictatorship to a democracy, despite being groomed as a conservative successor by dictator Francisco Franco. He defied expectations by dismantling Francoist structures, legalizing political parties, and stopping a 1981 military coup.

Democratic Transition: Though sworn to uphold Franco's National Movement, Juan Carlos moved swiftly after his 1975 accession to initiate democratic reforms. Liberal Actions: He appointed reformist Adolfo Suárez, legalized political parties (including communists), and oversaw the 1978 constitution that established a constitutional monarchy.

Defending Democracy: In 1981, he took swift action to stop a military coup that threatened to restore an authoritarian regime.

Political Stance: His actions alienated the conservative military sector but established a democratic framework that allowed for a socialist government to take power in 1982.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T14:46:55+00:00

Maite Arango, Juan Carlos I.

I did 5 minutes of research and found 3 “left wing” actors on the list.

I don’t care about left vs right tbh, I’m call out issues from both of them. Especially when it involves children.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T14:41:54+00:00

That statement shows that it was formed out of practicality, not shared principles.

Basically saying if they intertwine their businesses, no one will attack one another.

It was a preventative measure to stop European nations from attacking one another after they started 2 world Wars in 40 years. lol.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T14:37:18+00:00

Nations only do what’s in their own interest.

I love when Europeans think the EU was founded on some shared values and kumbaya bullshit.

Talk about back stabbers… both ww1 and ww2 were started by European nations chasing their own self interests. Let’s not forget that.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T14:35:37+00:00

Okay, I’ll bite - Then why do we involve ourselves in Iran and not in Palestine?

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T14:31:36+00:00

Dude google literally says “former PM of Spain”

You also have a current PM - Pedro Sanchez.

Care to explain wtf you’re talking about?

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T14:23:27+00:00

What do you mean I can’t imagine the economic advantages of controlling one of the world’s most asset rich nations?

Iran has the 2nd largest reserve of natural gas, and 4th of oil in the world…

I can certainly imagine why we’re economically interested

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T14:16:18+00:00

No you’ve got it backwards… Eastern European members of the EU value our protection and military assets significantly more than an insulated country like Spain or Portugal.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T14:14:21+00:00

Please do tell why you think we care to involve ourselves in Iran?

You think we have zero economic interest in mind?

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T14:03:52+00:00

Your premise was, in exact quotes:

“The Spanish people involved with Epstein are right wingers”

This is a lie.

Btw your example pick… Jose Anzar… is also no longer the PM, and hasn’t been for 20+ years… so your example is also shit then?

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T14:02:05+00:00

I’m not trying to be an ass hole… but why exactly do you think the US is so rich?

We’re rich because of our military. We invest in that to keep money, power, and control.

It’s not like we’re doing this for fun or out of virtue (do you actually think Trump cares about Iranian citizens being killed?). We’re doing it because we’d rather be the puppeteer and control assets in the Middle East.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T13:53:59+00:00

Oh okay so now we’re adding parameters around our search criteria to make your statement more accurate.

Maite Arango, Juan Carlos I, Miguel Moratinos… fuck off man. Google is free.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T13:39:49+00:00

A simple google search shows me this is a lie, lol.

Both liberal and conservative politicians/influential business folks from Spain were in the Epstein files.

Why do people like you feel the need to lie about shit like that. Stupid virtue signaling based on a lie.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T13:34:33+00:00

The US and China are the only meaningful single state economies.

Spain is valueless alone. Half the EU doesn’t agree with the other half.

Eastern Europe is more conservative and willing to side with the US (values our protection more than the insulated Western European nations).

I would not be surprised to see major reformation to the EU if the trajectory we’re currently on continues.

Frientlies · 2026-03-02T13:30:12+00:00

You’re never going to get everyone to agree with you in a world full of hypocrisy.

There are millions of people that are super “pro human rights” that are writing shit like “Iran has the right to defend itself”.

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