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WHY is it that every time I turn on the TV the president is on? Is that all he does, sit in front of the TV and talk to the people? He needs to be doing some work to get this economy back to where people can live a normal life.
I am calling about the article in the Southeast Missourian about the man who evidently had a gun. Now here is a man who fights for our country and our freedom and comes home and has some lady mouthing off, but they arrest him. That's our court system for you.
DID Cape Girardeau adopt a gasoline tax? I went to St. Louis recently stopped at Crystal City and bought gasoline for $2.89. I get back to Jackson and see it's $2.99. But then I get to Cape Girardeau and I see it went from $2.96 up to $3.09. So the only thing I can figure is that Cape Girardeau must have added some kind of gasoline tax, because it's still under $3 at the other two cities.
WELL, Albert, you really got me. How many times did you have to swallow when you spouted, "Oh, I love St. Louis. I want to play my whole career here." The really good one was, "It's not about the money or the records, it's about the game. I just want to play ball." Well, it appears that not only was it about the money, but throw in the fame of being right behind A-Rod in salary.
I just read where Mr. Obama was presented three options for destroying the U.S. drone that Iran has possession of. Mr. Obama would not approve any of these because it may look like an act of war. The real truth is Mr. Obama is probably happy that the others now have some of our most sensitive, top-secret military technology. It's never been a secret that Mr. Obama doesn't want us to be considered a super power. He wants a level playing field for all. It's really scary that this person is residing in the White House. 2012 can't come soon enough.
THIS is about Pujols not signing with the Cardinals: I'm kind of disappointed. But I guess he went to the Angels and got $254 million. I guess it's all about money.
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Gas is $2.95 in St. Louis area
Greed is the price in Cape Girardeau, MO
Grandma: It cost to live in Cape just take a look at the real estate taxes, sales taxes, water bills just to name a few. Beverly Hills life style I guess.
Injustice...
I am certain I do not know the entire story, but as related in the news...
Woman and Man get into altercation at gas station. Woman threatens to "whoop up on" (spits at?) the Man. Man pulls out his gun, which sends the message he intends to inflict bodily harm, maim or kill the Woman.
I think it has been handled correctly thus far, and would suggest we allow the courts to figure out what should come next.
It doesn't matter one iota what this man or woman has done for their country, only thing that matters is what happened at the gas station.
Pujols contract: Albert just proved that all he cares about is the money, without the fans behind him he will probably last only a couple of years out in Calif.
Obama, drone: Why isn't there a self destruct button to push when a drone goes haywire.
Looks like the President and Congress won't be able to go on vacation since they can't get their act together.
Injustice...Uh, let's back up here a little Theorist. You say, "Woman threatens to "whoop up on" (spits at?) the Man. Man pulls out his gun, which sends the message he intends to inflict bodily harm, maim or kill the Woman."
Seems to me she assaulted him first, spat bodily fluids on him or towards him, then threatened him with battery. He can legally carry, so he just tucks Mr. Smith & Wesson into his pants waist.
I think he was just making a point of letting the woman know he was taking proper precaution for the protection of his well-being after being assaulted and threatened.
I believe she got the point, don't you Chamberlain?
Had he cursed her and used all of the other threats against her... he would have been charged with a hate crime.
I guess he was supposed to allow her to call the ghetto enforcers out and get beat up.
When seconds may count.... 911 is only minutes away.
Obama, drone: fear not, gentle people, for Obama shall only be a sad and regretable memory come January 20, 2013. At which time give thanks for all major blessings.
Do you have any idea how hard it has been to keep my mouth shut...sheesh. I was about to burst. War veteran...lmao.
This gal called in enforcements from the south end
after she showed her act and that is when this guy got highly suspicious and expected a mob like you see down on S. Hanover coming his way so therefore he enacted his security, because this could have got nasty real quick when the mob arrived which that is what they will do every time I been in one of those situations years ago and they will flat gain up on you like a pack of coyotes. To many of those types are unoccuppied and this is what they live for violence.
Rick, this dude's mouth has always overloaded his ars. Of course, his ars only weighs about 90lbs. soak and wet, hence the weapon. There is no doubt in my mind, he gave as good as he got and well it didn't work out very well for him, as usual.
IMO a war vet wouldn't be scared of a women spitting at him and showing a gun in the way that he did is against the law.
It's irony, Rick. Karma, if you will. You can't go thru life startin' crap at every turn and not get hit in the face w/shat eventually. ☺
Injustice:
I am surprised this is still being debated; agree with Theorist and Rick, none of our opinions are worth spit at this point and no, it makes no difference how bravely this individual served his country as the prisons have a lot of veterans in them.
His service may well be considered in determining an appropriate punishment as are all factors, but should have no bearing on whether he in fact committed a crime or not.
I am very pro gun, pro concealed carry etc., but that has no bearing on my opinion, or at least I sure hope not.
Turnip: A lot of times people can only take so much, I wasn't there and I'm sure others on here were not either but in reading the articles in the paper I can almost vision her attitude(chip on the shoulder with it) and going off on this guy and calling her army in I have seen this type in the past just take a look what happen the day after thanksgiving in this country majority of that what I seen on TV clips that mouth was going 90 mph.
Swamp, I said I have no doubt he gave as good as he got. Implying it went both ways. He has not been above calling his 'posse' in the past. He could have walked away, went inside or hell, called the police himself. Look at the two dumbarses from last weekend, one man is dead and the other is charged w/2nd degree murder, over what? A sly look? a condescending remark? People are just crazy & need to settle down. Think before you react. It very well could be the difference between life or death.
I would highly recommend anyone who chooses to carry a weapon to take a course in Verbal Judo and it is a good thing for even those who do not, but who may find themselves in volatile situations.
If you can't find a class, at least read the book, it works quite well; have used it quite a bit myself.
Acronym: I'm not sold on verbal judo and how it works. The problem is we live in a society today that has completely went nuts you have to be very careful out there many of them are like a walking time bomb waiting to go off that is mainly caused by a younger generation that does not understand the word "no" they cannot stand anyone that attempts to correct them and place them back on the right track, they get very offended by this because it is all about them basically "what can you do for me today" or "you don't tell me what to do I have rights". Most of these people have not even graduated from high school and have had a very poor up bringing.
Rick: Check your sources. Most of that information is inaccurate.
http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/...
I wonder if the cards were reversed and he would have spit on her how quick that would have been a hate crime. Her being the one with the gun, she would have most definitely pulled the gun and showed, pointed, or lets go the next step, pulled the trigger and shot him. Someone quote me if I'm wrong. Her spitting on him and then getting her posse to come to her rescue. He was in the right. Atleast it all turned on a good side it could have gotten way out of hand very quickly. Atleast he has a job, and has served his country, alot of people can't say that. So what he's a biker-bartender. Thank you to all our vets.
I wonder if the cards were reversed and he would have spit on her how quick that would have been a hate crime. Her being the one with the gun, she would have most definitely pulled the gun and showed, pointed, or lets go the next step, pulled the trigger and shot him. Someone quote me if I'm wrong. Her spitting on him and then getting her posse to come to her rescue. He was in the right. Atleast it all turned on a good side it could have gotten way out of hand very quickly. Atleast he has a job, and has served his country, alot of people can't say that. So what he's a biker-bartender. Thank you to all our vets.