rockfan7224 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Because in order to be an assault, the victim has to have a reasonable fear? (I think). I'd heard that gay activists had been trying to do that to Santorum. (Because of his position on gays). Didn't know it was happening to anybody else. It's happened to a bunch, I know of Pawlenty, Perry, Gingrich, Bachmann, I don't think Romney, and a few congressmen. And yes it's attempted intimidation and assault, I don't care what the actual object that is being projected towards the individual is, it's the intent and act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiebear Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 The occupy protest is so out of control now it is just riots in the streets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselPwr44 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I somehow figured that dousing someone with glitter would not be considered much of a crime in San Francisco. /token stereotype. Rip Taylor made a living doing that......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 The West Virginia definition almost sounds like an Old South thing - you can sue someone for publicly besmirching your honor. Pistols at Dawn, suh! And when you think about it, based on our board interaction alone, you'd never see the light of day again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 The occupy protest is so out of control now it is just riots in the streets... Only in Oakland, as far as I can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 It's happened to a bunch, I know of Pawlenty, Perry, Gingrich, Bachmann, I don't think Romney, and a few congressmen.And yes it's attempted intimidation and assault, I don't care what the actual object that is being projected towards the individual is, it's the intent and act. Wow. You telepathic, now? I've been trying to develop my Vulcan mental powers. But they don't seem to be all that reliable, yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 It's happened to a bunch, I know of Pawlenty, Perry, Gingrich, Bachmann, I don't think Romney, and a few congressmen.And yes it's attempted intimidation and assault, I don't care what the actual object that is being projected towards the individual is, it's the intent and act. You are asserting that someone throwing glitter on a politician is intending to violently harm them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 And when you think about it, based on our board interaction alone, you'd never see the light of day again! Dude, please. I'd run over you in my Prius so fast you wouldn't have time to get a latte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Only in Oakland, as far as I can see. Al Davis' fault? But seriously, I'm kind of surprised that more of them haven't been hijacked. I would think that any kind of long-term, uncomfortable, group, with no stated objectives and no leadership, would be a magnet for every kooky group that has a grievance, and die hard members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Dude, please. I'd run over you in my Prius so fast you wouldn't have time to get a latte. In WV, that's a felony. (Not vehicular manslaughter, mind you. Owning a Prius.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Dude, please. I'd run over you in my Prius so fast you wouldn't have time to get a latte. Prius? I assumed a fancy lawyer in Sf would drive the awesome Volt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Al Davis' fault? But seriously, I'm kind of surprised that more of them haven't been hijacked. I would think that any kind of long-term, uncomfortable, group, with no stated objectives and no leadership, would be a magnet for every kooky group that has a grievance, and die hard members. The Bay Area has an underground of old bitter leftists and anarchists, supplemented every year by new crops of stupid runaway kids from Peoria. When the San Francisco and San Jose Occupy movements refused to get violent, these tools all left those wussy groups and took over the Oakland Occupy group, so they could get their kicks busting in store windows and yelling slogans. ---------- Post added January-31st-2012 at 03:00 PM ---------- Prius? I assumed a fancy lawyer in Sf would drive the awesome Volt! Nah. The Volt is a failure. I blame Obama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Oh well, didn't mean to hijack the thread by asking what a glitter bomb was, but man is that stupid. How is throwing glitter on anyone supposed to get you taken more seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Oh well, didn't mean to hijack the thread by asking what a glitter bomb was, but man is that stupid. How is throwing glitter on anyone supposed to get you taken more seriously? It only resonates with people who already agree with you. Just like dressing up in powdered wigs and tricorn hats with bags of tea hanging from them. :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Occupy Oakland has become nothing but a collection of anarchist bombthrowers. All of the most hardcore jerks from all over the Bay Area have abandoned the other occupy groups and go to Oakland now to break stuff. They remind me of this: aeL9gagV_VA This is true, I can tell because there is JUGGALO graffiti all over Okagawa plaza If there is a group that can objectively be labled as degenerate scum, it's juggalos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 ---------- Post added January-31st-2012 at 03:00 PM ---------- [/color] Nah. The Volt is a failure. I blame Obama. I finally had my first local Volt sighting the other day. Not a bad looking car. Too bad about the price point though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grhqofb5 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I guess the good ole "bottom line" here is, whatcha gonna do about it? A wise man once said "Son, you've identified the smell, the next step is eliminating it." (think Tommy Boy) Looks like the OWSers have identified their version of the smell (the 1%), but their method for eliminating it (protest by congregating and living in major city parks for months, hand out information, try to shut down some businesses), has proven ineffective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Charlotte's new law is against camping and not occupying. But authorities are looking into claims that the people who tried to set up their tents, defacated in the drains, which might bring charges. Stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Looks like the OWSers have identified their version of the smell (the 1%), The smell is not leading them to the right issue, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/oakland-police-have-strategy-place-protest/nHTdd/ About 70 Occupy Protesters are marching through downtown Oakland.The protesters burned an American flag as they began their march Saturday night from City Hall toward police headquarters. But shortly after the march began around 9 p.m., a line of police blocked their path and the protesters veered from their course on Broadway and began walking toward Chinatown. They're protesting what they claim was abuse at the hands of officers during last Saturday's protest that peaked with rock and bottle throwing from protesters and volleys of tear gas in response from the police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I guess the good ole "bottom line" here is, whatcha gonna do about it? A wise man once said "Son, you've identified the smell, the next step is eliminating it." (think Tommy Boy) Looks like the OWSers have identified their version of the smell (the 1%), but their method for eliminating it (protest by congregating and living in major city parks for months, hand out information, try to shut down some businesses), has proven ineffective. This is exactly my problem with the Occupiers (esp. the DC varient who I've now interviewed about 6 times over the last four months). They mostly seem nice, earnest, frustrated people with a reasonable distribution of smart and just crazy, but they have never moved the cause from protest to solution. I understand that they don't want to be about a single problem, but while complaining has value if that's all you do it becomes white noise and just one more problem. They need to become advocates for something instead of just against stuff. You don't like the way banks are run and think they took advantage of us? Come up with a plan? You don't like how student loans are crushing many? Come up with a plan? You don't like unemployment? Again, tell us what you think needs to be done. I have sympathy and empathy for their frustration. I want to like them, but at this point they're just directionless whiners, occupying space is their point. That's not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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