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dougmc 02-20-11 02:34 PM


Originally Posted by Captain Blight (Post 12246788)
Once I grabbed a fistful of starched white shirt through an open window and started throwing punches unitl I felt his nose break. I didn't feel guilty about it then and I don't feel guilty about it now.

I imagine that all that is incredibly satisfying ... but it's so very risky too.

OK, so you showed this person who's boss. But he can do a few things -- 1) do nothing and avoid you because you're a badass who will beat him up again, or 2) call the police -- any buzzing is "he said, she said", but his broken nose is evidence, or 3) get some friends with bats or guns and find you while you're riding and beat the crap out of you or worse.

shouldberiding 02-20-11 03:19 PM


Originally Posted by philski (Post 12239050)
I have a guy in a white truck that yells "*******" (presumably) every time we cross paths.

Dude, you really need to stop wearing white bib shorts.

zazenzach 02-20-11 06:39 PM


Originally Posted by FunkyStickman (Post 12239105)
Some people are just full of rage. I used to be one of those people. It's not a nice way to live.

yea...there are also a lot of people with mental illnesses that are off their medication.

sounds related to that guy OP is talking about

zazenzach 02-20-11 06:45 PM


Originally Posted by wolfchild (Post 12242255)
That's right and the man who wrote those Proverbs also killed thousands of his enemies in battles and then took their wives for himself.

lold hard

have to agree with what others said tho.

MLK was a raging homophobe. Ghandi thought africans were inferior and used racial slurs against them. nobody is a saint.

dynodonn 02-20-11 07:06 PM


Originally Posted by dougmc (Post 12253952)
I imagine that all that is incredibly satisfying ... but it's so very risky too.

Bad enough for me in just writing down a license number of an aggressive driving motorist with them present, much less going for a Sunday punch. I've since gone to videoing motorists and getting information to report them in the safety of inside my home.

Artkansas 02-21-11 09:59 AM


Originally Posted by wolfchild (Post 12242255)
That's right and the man who wrote those Proverbs also killed thousands of his enemies in battles and then took their wives for himself.

Do as I say, not as I do?

dwellman 02-21-11 10:06 AM

Proverbs and Ecclesiastes Have to be taken together, really. One written early on, and the other toward the end. But that's neither here nor there.

atbman 02-21-11 03:04 PM

Being used to "what do you carry?" threads, I assumed that some misbehaving driver met your Heckler & Koch ;), instead of which it's full of largely calm and considered advice. Has something gone wrong?

K'Tesh 02-21-11 03:13 PM

I'll 2nd the motion.
 

Originally Posted by FunkyStickman (Post 12239139)
Proverbs 25:21-22


Words to live by.

I'll 2nd the motion.

Now, Funky... You gotta get out on your bike if you're gonna catch me on the commute challenge.

FunkyStickman 02-21-11 03:16 PM


Originally Posted by K'Tesh (Post 12258824)
I'll 2nd the motion.

Now, Funky... You gotta get out on your bike if you're gonna catch me on the commute challenge.

Much thanks... and I don't think I will end up catching you, unless I start doubling up my commute route! Somehow, I don't think the wife would be okay with me spending 3 hours a day on the bike. She's already complaining! :P It's all in good fun, anyway.

K'Tesh 02-21-11 03:22 PM


Originally Posted by FunkyStickman (Post 12258848)
Somehow, I don't think the wife would be okay with me spending 3 hours a day on the bike. She's already complaining! :P It's all in good fun, anyway.

Get a tandem... :D

Now back on topic...

One thing that really disarms rednecks... American Flags on things (Clothing, Helmets, Buckets). No self respecting redneck will knowingly disrespect the flag.

FunkyStickman 02-21-11 03:27 PM


Originally Posted by K'Tesh (Post 12258879)
One thing that really disarms rednecks... American Flags on things (Clothing, Helmets, Buckets). No self respecting redneck will knowingly disrespect the flag.

That, and the Rebel flag. You'd be surprised (probably not, :P ) how many people still fly those colors down here. No self-respecting country bumpkin (known around here as a "coona$$") south of the Mason-Dixon line would hate on the rebel flag. These are the people who thought "Dukes of Hazard" was the first reality TV show.

MNBikeguy 02-21-11 03:39 PM


Originally Posted by dwellman (Post 12257211)
Proverbs and Ecclesiastes Have to be taken together, really. One written early on, and the other toward the end. But that's neither here nor there.

If neither here, nor there, then where?
Who do you think Koheleth was? 1:1

CB HI 02-21-11 03:55 PM


Originally Posted by FunkyStickman (Post 12258904)
That, and the Rebel flag. You'd be surprised (probably not, :P ) how many people still fly those colors down here. No self-respecting country bumpkin (known around here as a "coona$$") south of the Mason-Dixon line would hate on the rebel flag. These are the people who thought "Dukes of Hazard" was the first reality TV show.

Daisy Duke's shorts looked pretty real to me.

achoo 02-21-11 07:12 PM


Originally Posted by CB HI (Post 12259033)
Daisy Duke's shorts looked pretty real to me.

Other parts, not so much.

:)

Lalato 02-21-11 10:37 PM

I was walking across the street the other day. As I arrived on the other side, a drive turning flipped me the bird for no apparent reason. I have no idea why... but it made me laugh out loud. The look on the guy's face was priceless. He looked like I had just kicked his puppy.

JeffS 02-22-11 10:21 AM


Originally Posted by seenoweevil (Post 12251596)
I try to remember the whole "we are ambassadors 24/7" thing.

Getting yelled at, hit and killed with a smile. That'll teach 'em.

dwellman 02-22-11 11:08 AM

I only wave and smile at troopers, officers and deputies

Ironhand 02-24-11 11:58 AM

Turn it into a game. See who can be faster on the "*******!!" draw. If all else fails, just smile at him. THAT really unnerves them....


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