O.K. So, I think I know where you're going here. Um. At what point did people on this board cheer the actions of the crowd? Shit, at what point did anyone take even an ambivalent attitude toward the crowd?
And who the fuck said the government was atheist?
My thoughts too.
Beyond that, the odds given that it's Texas, is that the people who were the mob and sadly decided to kill are Christian.
Violence at these celebrations is nothing new. The worst part is that one of the consistent themes of Juneteenth events is stopping violence in African-American communities.
"Almost all those politicians took money from Enron, and there they are holding hearings. That's like O.J. Simpson getting in the Rae Carruth jury pool." -- Charles Barkley
Violence at these celebrations is nothing new. The worst part is that one of the consistent themes of Juneteenth events is stopping violence in African-American communities.
What the hell. Am I the only one who is completely confused by this?
What the hell. Am I the only one who is completely confused by this?
Sorry for the confusion. This isn't a commentary on the specific incident. My point is that these events, whether b/c of distrust of police or shoddy risk management, have an undercurrent of violence in them. I think it's sad that a positive event that trumpets an end to black-on-black violence turns into something like we saw in Texas. But Texas isn't alone. Syracuse, Denver, Milwaukee and other cities have seen these festivals cut short by violence or the threat of violence. The fact that this was a mob action murder may align itself more towards previous mob violence in places such as Chicago where a crowd of onlookers killed a motorist for hitting a child but I still wonder how a celebration of freedom can turn into an excuse to riot. I feel for the kid but the passenger is the one who lost his life trying to stop the mob from taking "justice" into its own hands.
"Almost all those politicians took money from Enron, and there they are holding hearings. That's like O.J. Simpson getting in the Rae Carruth jury pool." -- Charles Barkley
Sorry for the confusion. This isn't a commentary on the specific incident. My point is that these events, whether b/c of distrust of police or shoddy risk management, have an undercurrent of violence in them. I think it's sad that a positive event that trumpets an end to black-on-black violence turns into something like we saw in Texas. But Texas isn't alone. Syracuse, Denver, Milwaukee and other cities have seen these festivals cut short by violence or the threat of violence. The fact that this was a mob action murder may align itself more towards previous mob violence in places such as Chicago where a crowd of onlookers killed a motorist for hitting a child but I still wonder how a celebration of freedom can turn into an excuse to riot. I feel for the kid but the passenger is the one who lost his life trying to stop the mob from taking "justice" into its own hands.
No, I meant Im confused by an event that's supposed to celebrate freedom having an history of violence.
All those death penalty supporters will be proud....
As much as I can see where mob violence has a place in society. And the fact that I believe in the death penalty. Some how, some way, I don't think the driver of this car had any intention of killing this kid. Opposed to people who rape others, break into houses for the sole purpose of killing, etc. I think you may see the difference.
We all know that if this was an Easter Parade and the same thing happened I'd have to put up with all th ebullshit posts about how bad religion is and how what hypocrites they all are. Well here's a non-religious event and the outcome.
May as well use the old saying: You can take a mon....... You know the rest.
Look at all the hatred when it's a government/atheist based celebration. Most of the worlds ills are due to governments/atheists. Does this murder count as a sacrifice made to the government and atheists??????
Violence at these celebrations is nothing new. The worst part is that one of the consistent themes of Juneteenth events is stopping violence in African-American communities.
Is this the "quiet rage" in the black community that Barack Obama was talking about a few weeks back? You know, the one he blames on everyone else because of so-called institutional racism?
My post was complete sarcasm. I am totally against the death penalty. It's my fault for refusing to use smilies. But trust me, I wish there was no death penalty at all.
Well thank god for THAT. I thought I discovered a lunatic.
Violence at these celebrations is nothing new. The worst part is that one of the consistent themes of Juneteenth events is stopping violence in African-American communities.
Violence at these celebrations is nothing new. The worst part is that one of the consistent themes of Juneteenth events is stopping violence in African-American communities.
Thanks for the entertaining reading PJ S.
Nothing like a celebration turning into a macho fest. And you know if somebody would have just ran down a bunch of them while they jumped on their car(s) (even though they still would have been violated) that somebody would have jumped on the bandwagon of the car driver being in the wrong.
You're right. For an example, look at the top of this page.
Smile once and a while, man. Before the atheist government does, something or other. I'm not even sure anymore.
What's your problem? I am usually in a decent mood. Stop trying to create a self-fulfilling prophecy. Because its working ... You're riding my figurative ass today. Giddy up!
What's your problem? I am usually in a decent mood. Stop trying to create a self-fulfilling prophecy. Because its working ... You're riding my figurative ass today. Giddy up!
I am? Sorry, I don't always see who I quote until afterwards. Looking back, it's only been this thread, and that remark about pissing in water. Didn't mean to get ya goin'.
Still, you have to expect something in return when you rail against inbred liberals and implied reverse racism.
I am? Sorry, I don't always see who I quote until afterwards. Looking back, it's only been this thread, and that remark about pissing in water. Didn't mean to get ya goin'.
Still, you have to expect something in return when you rail against inbred liberals and implied reverse racism.
Its a stimulus-reponse relation. I only rail when I get a metaphorical slap in the face that sparks the reaction. On a whim I decide to check in here after a hiatus and the first thing I have to read is the pot calling the kettle black (referring to that other thread). Damn.
And the race thing was worth a mention. Sure, maybe mob mentality had everything to do with it and race had nothing. Just like maybe race has something to do with certain police shootings but just maybe not all of them. But the question only gets asked part of the time, typically. Food for thought. Obviously it made you defensive, suggesting the question is worth pursuing. Why get defensive?
Hey ... People are selectively eager to use the "r" word. That was my point. Deny if you will.
I see this use of race from both sides. The thing is, your race doesn't determine how you choose to act. So when people are defending a race, I can understand that. But when people are grouping attributes to an entire race...I see a huge fucking problem.
If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
Its a stimulus-reponse relation. I only rail when I get a metaphorical slap in the face that sparks the reaction. On a whim I decide to check in here after a hiatus and the first thing I have to read is the pot calling the kettle black (referring to that other thread). Damn.
And the race thing was worth a mention. Sure, maybe mob mentality had everything to do with it and race had nothing. Just like maybe race has something to do with certain police shootings but just maybe not all of them. But the question only gets asked part of the time, typically. Food for thought. Obviously it made you defensive, suggesting the question is worth pursuing. Why get defensive?
I didn't mean to "get defensive." Both the race comment and the gene pool comment seemed ironic to me, so I commented.
And I'll have you know, I don't appreciate that "pot calling the kettle black" remark, pal.. Why they gotta be black, huh?
In all seriousness, though, what was ironic about the race comment, exactly?
To me? Race wasn't really brought into it until someone who doesn't like race brought into things brought it in, if that makes sense. I know what you were saying. I just felt like making a joke.
It only took four pages to change the subject from the death of a passenger whom happened to be in the wrong car as it kita achild in front of the wrong car on a bad day.. too racism capitalism and aetheism.. He he This moving train room sure gets to rolling quick.. good thing all I roll these days is joints instead of my fellow humans.. although I must admit that the original story irked me quite a bit..just goes to show what happens when ya quit caring who ya fuck and start breeding for stupidity's sake.. ohwell and every one of those killers is living proof of that satement. :-)
It only took four pages to change the subject from the death of a passenger whom happened to be in the wrong car as it kita achild in front of the wrong car on a bad day.. too racism capitalism and aetheism.. He he This moving train room sure gets to rolling quick.. good thing all I roll these days is joints instead of my fellow humans.. although I must admit that the original story irked me quite a bit..just goes to show what happens when ya quit caring who ya fuck and start breeding for stupidity's sake.. ohwell and every one of those killers is living proof of that satement. :-)
"Breeding for stupidities sake"? I've never heard of such a thing.
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My thoughts too.
Beyond that, the odds given that it's Texas, is that the people who were the mob and sadly decided to kill are Christian.
http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/8083422.html
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=622207
http://cofcc.org/?p=287
http://cw2.trb.com/news/kwgn-denver-juneteenth,0,777317.story?coll=kwgn-home-2
http://www.wkbw.com/news/local/8036597.html
http://www.tucsonweekly.com/gbase/Arts/Content?oid=oid%3A45505
http://www.metnews.com/articles/affairs091603.htm
Violence at these celebrations is nothing new. The worst part is that one of the consistent themes of Juneteenth events is stopping violence in African-American communities.
What the hell. Am I the only one who is completely confused by this?
Sorry for the confusion. This isn't a commentary on the specific incident. My point is that these events, whether b/c of distrust of police or shoddy risk management, have an undercurrent of violence in them. I think it's sad that a positive event that trumpets an end to black-on-black violence turns into something like we saw in Texas. But Texas isn't alone. Syracuse, Denver, Milwaukee and other cities have seen these festivals cut short by violence or the threat of violence. The fact that this was a mob action murder may align itself more towards previous mob violence in places such as Chicago where a crowd of onlookers killed a motorist for hitting a child but I still wonder how a celebration of freedom can turn into an excuse to riot. I feel for the kid but the passenger is the one who lost his life trying to stop the mob from taking "justice" into its own hands.
No, I meant Im confused by an event that's supposed to celebrate freedom having an history of violence.
Yep, cause we all advocate the detah penalty for a passanger in a car that injures (not seriously I heard) anyone.
Please.
...
He was probably here illegally.
Hail, Hail!!!
As much as I can see where mob violence has a place in society. And the fact that I believe in the death penalty. Some how, some way, I don't think the driver of this car had any intention of killing this kid. Opposed to people who rape others, break into houses for the sole purpose of killing, etc. I think you may see the difference.
May as well use the old saying: You can take a mon....... You know the rest.
Is this the "quiet rage" in the black community that Barack Obama was talking about a few weeks back? You know, the one he blames on everyone else because of so-called institutional racism?
Well thank god for THAT. I thought I discovered a lunatic.
wow...I had no idea...
Thanks for the entertaining reading PJ S.
Nothing like a celebration turning into a macho fest. And you know if somebody would have just ran down a bunch of them while they jumped on their car(s) (even though they still would have been violated) that somebody would have jumped on the bandwagon of the car driver being in the wrong.
Imagine if this had been white people beating a black guy to death...
I figured I'd give you a day off.
Hey ... People are selectively eager to use the "r" word. That was my point. Deny if you will.
Smile once and a while, man. Before the atheist government does, something or other. I'm not even sure anymore.
What's your problem? I am usually in a decent mood. Stop trying to create a self-fulfilling prophecy. Because its working ... You're riding my figurative ass today. Giddy up!
Still, you have to expect something in return when you rail against inbred liberals and implied reverse racism.
Its a stimulus-reponse relation. I only rail when I get a metaphorical slap in the face that sparks the reaction. On a whim I decide to check in here after a hiatus and the first thing I have to read is the pot calling the kettle black (referring to that other thread). Damn.
And the race thing was worth a mention. Sure, maybe mob mentality had everything to do with it and race had nothing. Just like maybe race has something to do with certain police shootings but just maybe not all of them. But the question only gets asked part of the time, typically. Food for thought. Obviously it made you defensive, suggesting the question is worth pursuing. Why get defensive?
I see this use of race from both sides. The thing is, your race doesn't determine how you choose to act. So when people are defending a race, I can understand that. But when people are grouping attributes to an entire race...I see a huge fucking problem.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
And I'll have you know, I don't appreciate that "pot calling the kettle black" remark, pal.. Why they gotta be black, huh?
Damn that implicit bias inculcated by a hate-filled capitalist society!
In all seriousness, though, what was ironic about the race comment, exactly?
"Breeding for stupidities sake"? I've never heard of such a thing.