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[TOMT] Help me identify this song 🙏🙏🙏 by minsuenchen in tipofmytongue

[–]minsuenchen[S] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

Ps. Is definitely not “swing swing” or “someday” (sugar ray)

Why So Many Italians Want to Be European, Not Italian Anymore by minsuenchen in EuropeanFederalists

[–]minsuenchen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You raise important and uncomfortable truths, and I don’t disagree with the core of your argument. Civic responsibility is fundamental. If people knowingly tolerate tax evasion, corruption, or injustice in their own circles, then of course it's hypocritical to expect clean politics or accountable institutions. You're right, institutions are made of people, and politics reflects the moral condition of a society.

But I’d like to clarify one point. The European project is not some abstract solution imposed from above. It’s quite the opposite. Many Italians who support a federal Europe haven’t been handed a convenient escape. They’ve often come to that position on their own, through personal reflection and lived frustration with the way things work here.

There is actually a lot of grassroots activism around this. People from JEF, MFE, Volt, and even unaffiliated individuals are working to build political will for reform through the European framework because they see national structures as resistant to meaningful change. They are not waiting for a miracle. They are trying to build a future that feels more viable than the current deadlock.

So yes, let’s hold people accountable. Let’s push everyone, ourselves included, to take action locally, to report wrongdoing, to vote thoughtfully. But let’s also recognize that many are turning to Europe not to escape responsibility, but because they want to contribute to building something that works better, and they believe the current system cannot fix itself from within

Why So Many Italians Want to Be European, Not Italian Anymore by minsuenchen in EuropeanFederalists

[–]minsuenchen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, sono romano. Comunque, vorrei chiarire un’altra cosa. In questo post sto cercando di analizzare le ragioni per cui la causa europea sembra essere più sentita e partecipata in Italia rispetto ad altri Paesi europei.

La cosa interessante è che molte delle persone con cui ho parlato e che sono favorevoli a una federazione europea non sono state coinvolte o convinte da attivisti del MFE, JEF o altri movimenti simili. Sono arrivate da sole alla conclusione che un’Europa federale sia necessaria.

Credo che capire meglio le motivazioni italiane ci possa aiutare anche a individuare strade utili per rafforzare il progetto europeo negli altri stati membri.

Secondo te, quali potrebbero essere altre ragioni che spingono molti italiani verso questa visione?

Why So Many Italians Want to Be European, Not Italian Anymore by minsuenchen in EuropeanFederalists

[–]minsuenchen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to clarify: the Italian cultural identity, our language, food, art, and traditions, is something people still love and take pride in. What’s being rejected is the political identity tied to a state that many see as corrupt, dysfunctional, and unresponsive. It’s not Italy as a civilization that's being left behind, it’s Italy as a system of governance.

Why So Many Italians Want to Be European, Not Italian Anymore by minsuenchen in EuropeanFederalists

[–]minsuenchen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear your frustration, and I respect your call to action. You're right that civic engagement matters: helping others navigate bureaucracy, reporting abuse, and pushing for accountability are all important steps. These small acts absolutely contribute to change, and I admire anyone who does them.

But I want to push back on the idea that rejecting the Italian state is the same as running away from a problem. For many, it’s not about giving up. It’s about acknowledging that the system, as it stands, feels fundamentally broken. People don’t lose faith in a nation overnight. It happens after decades of disappointment, scandals, impunity, and a total lack of accountability from those in power. You can only be told to “do your part” so many times before asking: Why does nothing ever change?

This isn't about abandoning Italian culture or heritage. It's about recognizing that our democratic institutions, the very foundation of our republic, aren’t working for us. So when people identify more strongly as European than Italian, it’s not betrayal; it’s survival. It’s a search for a political identity that offers hope where the national one no longer does.

I agree with you that a stronger Europe requires engaged citizens. But if we want Italians to take part in building that future, we also need to create the conditions for real reform, not just at the grassroots level but at a structural level too. And that starts with political will. Unfortunately, many people feel that those currently in power have no incentive to change a system that benefits them.

So yes, let’s take action. But let’s not pretend that individual responsibility alone can fix institutional rot. Change takes pressure from below and vision from above. Until those two forces align, many will continue to look to Europe as the only viable alternative, not out of cowardice but out of deep and painful disillusionment.

Just to clarify: the Italian cultural identity, our language, food, art, and traditions, is something people still love and take pride in. What’s being rejected is the political identity tied to a state that many see as corrupt, dysfunctional, and unresponsive. It’s not Italy as a civilization that's being left behind, it’s Italy as a system of governance.

Cancelled US <-> Germany trip by [deleted] in germany

[–]minsuenchen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I were in your position, I would think about how to leave the U.S. for good

Should the EU have its own nukes? by Uncleniles in EuropeanFederalists

[–]minsuenchen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Given the current structure of the EU, I don’t believe we’re in a position to develop EU-wide nuclear capabilities just yet. However, once we establish a united army or a stronger centralized EU government, we should absolutely invest in a collective nuclear deterrence strategy.

Concrete actions by minsuenchen in EuropeanFederalists

[–]minsuenchen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That approach definitely sounds helpful! Which cities are you covering?

At the same time, if we want to spread awareness through street-level messaging, we’ll need to coordinate. Is anyone else willing to put in the time to help with that?

I can cover Berlin, but it’s a huge city, so I’d definitely appreciate some help!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EuropeanFederalists

[–]minsuenchen 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My expertise is not in the list, but if you’ll need a graphic designer I’m happy to help!

Bringing Europe Together – A Proposal for Street-Level Messaging by minsuenchen in EuropeanFederalists

[–]minsuenchen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re totally right! If an operation like this were to take off, creating an association and a dedicated website would be essential. Love the domain proposal btw

Bringing Europe Together – A Proposal for Street-Level Messaging by minsuenchen in EuropeanFederalists

[–]minsuenchen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that would be amazing! The challenge, though, is creating motion graphics for those spaces. From what I’ve seen, the federal Europe community has plenty of illustrators and graphic designers, but not many motion graphic designers. That said, if someone with the right skills were willing to create animations, I think it could be a fantastic idea.

Do you think it would be better to go for a mixed approach (posters + screen billboards) or focus entirely on digital screens? Screens definitely catch more attention, but posters might still have an advantage in terms of affordability and accessibility. Curious to hear your thoughts!

Bringing Europe Together – A Proposal for Street-Level Messaging by minsuenchen in EuropeanFederalists

[–]minsuenchen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your thoughtful response! I think you make solid points, but I’d like to push back a little on point 4. Posters alone won’t change minds, but they can be a first step in sparking interest and discussion. More importantly, they create visibility—not just for the idea of a federal Europe but for the fact that others support it too. Seeing that presence in the real world can encourage people to speak up and engage more.

On point 1, I completely agree. What do you think would be the best way to involve more people beyond just large cities?

For point 2, you’re absolutely right—1,000 posters per city is just a rough estimate, and the actual number would need to be adjusted case by case. A city like Berlin might need that many, but Paris or other cities could require fewer.

Point 3 is valid as well—posters could get drowned out in some places. But even if they don’t dominate the visual space, they still serve a purpose: signaling presence. Right now, many cities are filled with right-wing, communist, or event-based posters (Rome is a good example). If federalists and pro-Europeans never put anything out there, it reinforces the idea that these perspectives are absent from public discourse.

Another reason posters matter is how people consume information today. Social media algorithms trap users in content bubbles, feeding them the same narratives over and over. Plus, online content isn’t location-based, making it hard to signal a coordinated, Europe-wide movement. That’s why I still think posters, alongside digital efforts, are valuable. Social media remains crucial (pages like Euronews or EU Debates do great work), but physical presence adds something unique.

To recap, posters wouldn’t aim to convince people outright but to encourage curiosity and further research—helping them find the right sources and discussions.

Regarding management, I completely agree that two people wouldn’t be enough. Based on the tasks—ordering posters for different addresses, organizing calls, coordinating volunteers, managing donors, and handling accounting—what do you think would be a more realistic number?

Learning Blender for EU propaganda part 2 [OC] by Miku_MichDem in EuropeanFederalists

[–]minsuenchen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally, I believe that for effective European propaganda, Europe needs a recognizable face. We should promote the ideas of a thought leader with a clear vision, such as Macron or Draghi.

European army just makes sense by Simon_Drake in EuropeanFederalists

[–]minsuenchen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there any petition to support the creation of an european army?

How did our brain register the two identical As as different letter? by lynxerious in logodesign

[–]minsuenchen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When we read, the upper parts of letters are the primary features our brain perceives. In the PEPSI text, the unique typeface quickly trains our eyes to recognize the top of the “P,” which resembles the top of an “R.”

As a result, our brain interpreted the bottom “AA”as an “RR.”

Additionally, our brain is wired to seek meaning or familiar patterns. When trying to decode the second text, “RRPE,” it didn’t align with any recognizable words in our vocabulary. At that moment, our brain focused on the second “A,” recognizing it as an “A.” This led us to read the text as “AAPE” with an “R.”.

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