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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
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On Jan 30, 2015, LobowolfXXX wrote: The point is that whether they were looters or not does not give anyone the right to kill them indiscriminately. |
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
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On Jan 30, 2015, mastermindreader wrote: One could argue that if he were killing only looters he was, in fact, discriminate. (But I agree with your point.) |
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
Firing a high-powered sniper rifle into a crowd pretty well insures that not only looters, but people standing behind them as well will be killed or put in mortal danger.
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
Certainly the sight of it would mentally scar an average person forever.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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LobowolfXXX Inner circle La Famiglia 1196 Posts |
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On Jan 30, 2015, mastermindreader wrote: I don't think anyone is arguing that point. I'm still comfortable with my position that even if that's what Kyle did, Bundy was worse.
"Torture doesn't work" lol
Guess they forgot to tell Bill Buckley. "...as we reason and love, we are able to hope. And hope enables us to resist those things that would enslave us." |
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
I agree with you on that, Lobo. There is no comparison.
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Kabbalah Inner circle 1621 Posts |
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On Jan 30, 2015, mastermindreader wrote: Who would be standing behind looters, other than their compatriots?
"Long may magicians fascinate and continue to be fascinated by the mystery potential in a pack of cards."
~Cliff Green "The greatest tricks ever performed are not done at all. The audience simply think they see them." ~ John Northern Hilliard |
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TonyB2009 Inner circle 5006 Posts |
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On Jan 30, 2015, LobowolfXXX wrote: The reason I brought up Bundy is that Bundy claimed to have killed thirty, but probably killed more. Kyle claimed to have killed 32 in civilian life, and definitely killed a lot more, counting his confirmed army killings. So their numbers are comparable. I too think Bundy was worse - but if Kyle did kill 32 (I don't for a moment believe he did) then he is on the Bundy team at least. That was my point.
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lynnef Inner circle 1407 Posts |
I wonder how many of us would have 'looted' had we been in New Orleans (post Katrina), newly homeless, perhaps isolated on an urban island, and having no food or fresh water??? And instead of being rescued, looked up to see some guy shooting at us from a rooftop??? Lynn
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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts |
I was asked about THE SEAL BAR. It's strictly a San Diego thing.
There is no actual SEAL Bar. The joint is on Coronado Island, the training ground for candidates. It was founded by a retired SEAL http://www.mcpspub.com/ This is also the place where Kyle ran into Ventura. The fact that they had words at MC P's is NOT in dispute. IF you know the particulars of The Brotherhood, you may knock on the door here, Veteran Seal Network |
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
Yes. I think there's a difference between indiscriminate looting and scavenging for essentials in a destroyed neighborhood. Is the guy running out of the food mart with bottles of milk and baby formula someone who deserves to be shot?
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Kabbalah Inner circle 1621 Posts |
Scavenging for essentials is not looting.
"Long may magicians fascinate and continue to be fascinated by the mystery potential in a pack of cards."
~Cliff Green "The greatest tricks ever performed are not done at all. The audience simply think they see them." ~ John Northern Hilliard |
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
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On Jan 30, 2015, Kabbalah wrote: Can you make the determination about for what they're scavenging from the top of the Superdome? |
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TonyB2009 Inner circle 5006 Posts |
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On Jan 30, 2015, S2000magician wrote: You can't. Which is why you don't do it. Or boast about it, unless you are trying to impress right-wing rednecks.
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
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On Jan 30, 2015, TonyB2009 wrote: Exactly. Which is why I don't do it. (Well, that and the fact that I'm (likely) a lousy shot.) |
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
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I too think Bundy was worse ... Aw Tony, Tony, you're going to concede the Bundy point? Now I'm going to have to chime in... Arguably (and who am I not to?) killing under government auspices and policy is worse than one lone nut. And movies are not made about the heroism of Ted Bundy, thus inspiring other would-be Bundys.
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
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On Jan 30, 2015, S2000magician wrote: That was exactly my point. You can't. And neither could Kyle if, in fact, he did what he bragged about doing. And maybe he did. It wouldn't be the first time that a loud-mouthed braggart was actually telling the truth. I don't know if many of you outside of Washington are that familiar with the notorious Green River killer who terrorized the Pacific Highway and Green River areas south of Seattle in the late 80's and early 90's. There was a guy we used to call "Crazy Gary" who hung out at the Midway Tavern, a popular local bar in the area. A lot of my friends as well as Denise still remember about how he'd joke and brag that he was the killer that the police couldn't find. Everyone figured he was just nuts and would laugh at him. Until Gary Ridgeway was finally captured, no one realized he was really telling the truth! He WAS the Green River Killer. Many of them still get the chills when they recall that they actually knew the guy and that he wasn't kidding. |
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
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On Jan 30, 2015, mastermindreader wrote: Hence, the rhetorical question. |
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
I mean, even if you saw a guy running down the street with a big screen TV, how could you be sure that he wasn't rescuing one of his own possessions?
I like to answer rhetorical questions! "What is rhetoric?" "Is that a rhetorical question?" |
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
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On Jan 30, 2015, mastermindreader wrote: If I weren't clear, I apologize. Mea culpa. Let's try this: I agree with you. In spades. |
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