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The World Has Officially Gone Crazy - Dr Channard - 04-30-2009
<!--quoteo(post=311446:date=Apr 29 2009, 10:57 AM:name=evil)<div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (evil @ Apr 29 2009, 10:57 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=311446\"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotecwhat does he do when he will have a gun in front of him? <img src=\"style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blink:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blink.gif\" /> <img src=\"style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\"
\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /> being serious!<!--QuoteEnd</div><!--QuoteEEndHe melts it with his eyes of course...duh <img src=\"style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\"
\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" /> I'm going to be a bad villian and call myself "The Spoiler" and do things like put gum on the seat in the subway and flush all the toilet paper in the bathroom stall. The Helpitizer in NJ has finally met his match!
The World Has Officially Gone Crazy - Fettster - 04-30-2009
Seriously?
The World Has Officially Gone Crazy - Last Man Standing - 04-30-2009
<!--quoteo(post=311515:date=Apr 29 2009, 10:44 PM:name=JOEY)<div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (JOEY @ Apr 29 2009, 10:44 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=311515\"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotecReminds me of the movie Mystery Men lolI think it's pretty interesting...strange, but neat.<img src=\"http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/FatJesusJediJew/mysterymen01.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd</div><!--QuoteEEnd <img src=\"style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> That was some movie.I don't know what to say. in my opinion it like a mix between batman and spideman but the idea. ?. I don't know whether to think good of them or bad of them.Good that they are <u>trying </u>to fighting crime but I don't know good they are at it. All I can say is know we are going to have super villains. When you got the yin you got the yang.
The World Has Officially Gone Crazy - Deadguy71 - 04-30-2009
<!--quoteo(post=311545:date=Apr 30 2009, 08:01 AM:name=Last Man Standing)<div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Last Man Standing @ Apr 30 2009, 08:01 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=311545\"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotecAll I can say is know we are going to have super villains. When you got the yin you got the yang.<!--QuoteEnd</div><!--QuoteEEndTheir "bag" is that they ARE the yin to the yang of the street culture. Plenty of bad folks, and not enough good folks that want to get involved.Some of the other groups approach this whole thing differently, more safely, and with appropriate training. Not just combat training, but psycology, etc. You don't have to be a big 'n bad dude to stand-up to this sort of thing without getting killed. Sure, it'd make it easier, but it's still not quite like the movies.Not to mention you never know if/when one of those geeks have already called the police or are working with them as bait, or whatever.That's why "bouncing" or breaking up a fight even works.. otherwise you'd get one dude who rules a city, and that'd be the end of it, and cops would just about ALWAYS be required to draw their guns/tazers/etc.I'm not suggesting we all do it, or whatever, but I'm suggesting that it DOES have a possibility of success on some level. If nothing else it reminds people to look at what side of the "good vs. evil" equation they're on at a time when they AREN'T completely unrational and pissed off (or pretending to be). That's the kinda' stuff that can do some long term good.
The World Has Officially Gone Crazy - wickedbeard - 04-30-2009
Look, they may be nerdy, and out of shape, but I gotta give them kudos for having balls.Well except for one.lolIf everyone took their stance and actually got involved in the world, the crime rates would be very slim.Criminals only have power because they know that most folks will turn the other cheek, or simply give up their sh..t without a fight.The world needs guts, and we gotta stop letting these cockroaches take what they want.I have often thought of being a vigilante.Not in costume or anything, just punisher style.No remorse, no apologies.If more people stood up an quit being wussies, crime would never pay.As for guns.I do not worry about a gun.Half these dicks do not even know how to use one correctly.I love the quote from roadhouse by Sam Elliot.If Someone sticks a gun in your face, you have only 2 choices..You can die, or you can kill the MotherF...er!!!
The World Has Officially Gone Crazy - Willowman - 04-30-2009
<!--quoteo(post=311573:date=Apr 30 2009, 01:23 PM:name=wickedbeard)<div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (wickedbeard @ Apr 30 2009, 01:23 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=311573\"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotecLook, they may be nerdy, and out of shape, but I gotta give them kudos for having balls.<!--QuoteEnd</div><!--QuoteEEndSee, this is where I gotta disagree with ya, bro. People all too often confuse courage with stupidity. If these people were prepared(in shape, well equipped, possessed a good knowledge of criminals and the city they live in) then it would be courage. These people are just comic book nerds who walk the streets looking ridiculous. What makes them stupid is the fact that they are totally unprepared for any real ultra violence, which could easily get them(or others) killed.
The World Has Officially Gone Crazy - Deadguy71 - 04-30-2009
<!--quoteo(post=311575:date=Apr 30 2009, 02:49 PM:name=Willowman)<div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Willowman @ Apr 30 2009, 02:49 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=311575\"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotecThese people are just comic book nerds who walk the streets looking ridiculous. What makes them stupid is the fact that they are totally unprepared for any real ultra violence, which could easily get them(or others) killed.<!--QuoteEnd</div><!--QuoteEEndNot every confrontation becomes ultra violent though.. that's the movies talking.Yes, gangs are likely to eventually take care of the issue with a drive-by, or otherwise "send a message" if a "hero" is very successful at dismantling their "hold" on their turf, but training isn't going to do much for that anyways. The police also face that same threat, likely moreso, but it fails to materialize. Their attitude despite their obvious weakness is useful because it adds a wildcard to the mix, suggesting that the aggressor might not know the full story if this pipsqueak is standing up to him, and should err on the side of caution.The other thing is that face to face solitary engagement is actually not the normal method for them. Going toe-to-toe with a drunk, or a cokehead, isn't always going to end well, and most of them realize that. Most of them call the police on trouble, rather than jumping into it themselves, unless it looks like someone needs saving.. in which case they can often get that job done simply by being a witness, and by being there to help pick up the pieces. Most folks won't rob, rape or kill when there's a witness standing there nearby in a big stupid cape calling the cops on their cellphone.Some of these guys do a nightly patrol simply to "be seen" as an annonymous community narc that you better not commit crimes in-front of, or the cops are gonna' take you away, and/or to help little old ladies cross the street and that kinda' thing, and it's effective. They put on a show, and kinda' hope to inspire folks to do helpful stuff for each other, and report crimes, etc. Their armor wont stop bullets, but I don't see any bullets.Many of them are glorified Neighborhood Watch folks that use costumes to attract more attention to their cause, and are certainly comic book inspired.. much like a healthy sample of law enforcement officers.I'm not exactly "all tapped in" on this stuff, but I've been watching some of these folks for a few years now. It's kinda interesting to see what works, and what's just "crazy talk".Check out "Knight Owl" <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/vigilanteknights\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.myspace.com/vigilanteknights</a> I'm thinking that's not Justin.. but you know.. secret identity and all that.
Here's, essentially, a recruitment video. <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaQ4j75osxQ\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaQ4j75osxQ</a>or you can refer to The Real Life Super Hero Manual for guidance <img src=\"style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\"
\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /><a href=\"https://www.rlsh-manual.com/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.rlsh-manual.com/</a>
The World Has Officially Gone Crazy - Crash - 04-30-2009
Personally, I think these guys missed their exit.<img src=\"http://www.doheth.co.uk/funny/gallery/signs/Land_Of_Make_Believe.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />
The World Has Officially Gone Crazy - Funkytown - 04-30-2009
<!--quoteo(post=311575:date=Apr 30 2009, 01:49 PM:name=Willowman)<div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Willowman @ Apr 30 2009, 01:49 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=311575\"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotecSee, this is where I gotta disagree with ya, bro. People all too often confuse courage with stupidity. If these people were prepared(in shape, well equipped, possessed a good knowledge of criminals and the city they live in) then it would be courage. These people are just comic book nerds who walk the streets looking ridiculous. What makes them stupid is the fact that they are totally unprepared for any real ultra violence, which could easily get them(or others) killed.<!--QuoteEnd</div><!--QuoteEEndright on bro..these people need to get a life little boyz gotta nothin better 2 do..lmfaowhat fu@! joke..