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WilliamPitt

(58,179 posts) Fri Apr 19, 2013, 04:24 PM Apr 2013

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This. Is. VOLUNTARY. [View all]

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I live in the shelter-in-place area. If you want, I will go outside and walk a few miles, taking pictures of myself every so often not being arrested or otherwise having my civil liberties violated. I can do that, because THIS IS VOLUNTARY.

They asked for our help. We are giving it VOLUNTARILY by staying inside.

They asked, we have done, and that is that. This is what a community working together looks like. This is what crowdsourcing a sick criminal bastard to justice looks like.

Period.

Man, the Derp is strong today.

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This. Is. VOLUNTARY. [View all] WilliamPitt Apr 2013 OP

It doesn't matter how often this is pointed out. randome Apr 2013 #1

I'm beginning to think leftynyc Apr 2013 #9

I sure thought it was teabaggers, but I am not "disappointed" that it wasn't. kestrel91316 Apr 2013 #20

You can start with leftynyc Apr 2013 #29

The butter on the popcorn has gotten absolutely rancid Hekate Apr 2013 #44

I bet on the right too. I was wrong. Boston will get back Saturday. People won't stay inside bluestate10 Apr 2013 #57

Yeah, I did too. MynameisBlarney Apr 2013 #89

I'm happy it wasn't EC Apr 2013 #101

Yeah. TBH, there could still be more suspects out there..... AverageJoe90 Apr 2013 #103

and this Blue_Tires Apr 2013 #114

Nonsense Will, we know you are writing this at gunpoint! Rex Apr 2013 #2

The only idiots needed outside are the media types nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #3

Sad that you even have to clear that up... MOTRDemocrat Apr 2013 #4

It's an expanded version of "everyone get down!" hedgehog Apr 2013 #5

Exactly. I'd appreciate being told that there was a very dangerous condition in my neighborhood and The Wielding Truth Apr 2013 #108

K & R. n/t FSogol Apr 2013 #6

They're making you say this, aren't they? The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2013 #7

This. Is. Bicoastal Apr 2013 #8

Damn! Beat me to it. Travelman Apr 2013 #54

thanks. that made me tear up a little. Phillip McCleod Apr 2013 #76

YOU WANT I SHOULD KICK DERPING ASS, WILLIAMPITT? Skittles Apr 2013 #10

ROTFL! Niceta seeya, Skittles. You're my favorite DU diplomat. nolabear Apr 2013 #31

Skittles, this kid is lucky you aren't in Watertown!!!!!!!!! Marrah_G Apr 2013 #40

You go Skittles ! :) nt steve2470 Apr 2013 #74

There are actually a fair number of cars driving about, and I'm less than 2 miles away. reformist2 Apr 2013 #11

Indeed. Perhaps people in other places have trouble understanding how MannyGoldstein Apr 2013 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author Hissyspit Apr 2013 #64

My sister is voluntarily sheltering-in-place in Charlestown mcar Apr 2013 #13

But ideologues and conspiracy theorists know you are being paid to say that. emulatorloo Apr 2013 #14

I've tried to explain to people this isn't Marshall Law.. This is police and civilian in Boston glowing Apr 2013 #15

"Martial," not "Marshall" like Dillon. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #107

Oops.. I do that all the time like an idgit! Thanks glowing Apr 2013 #111

Aaaah, what do you know, you only live there! Jack-booted thugs! Attica! Off the pigs! 11 Bravo Apr 2013 #16

Free-dumb! Same thing, different flag... freshwest Apr 2013 #95

Stockholm Syndrome has already set in BainsBane Apr 2013 #17

I have been at work all day .... voluntary is how I understood it etherealtruth Apr 2013 #18

The Man has gotten to Will Yavin4 Apr 2013 #19

I live in shelter in area and took a one hour walk. morningfog Apr 2013 #21

Take more baby photos. :) Solly Mack Apr 2013 #22

That's what I was going to say. Not that we don't want to see Will himself... Phentex Apr 2013 #23

I love baby photos! Solly Mack Apr 2013 #27

Amen to that. KatyaR Apr 2013 #26

and Lola is a cutie. Solly Mack Apr 2013 #30

Done WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #33

That's better Hekate Apr 2013 #48

love it! shireen Apr 2013 #50

yes it is... a community come together (whole fuckin city) for a means.... yea boston. and people seabeyond Apr 2013 #24

Will, we know you're in on the conspiracy.. frylock Apr 2013 #25

I said elsewhere that the citizens may benefit from being able to cooperate. nolabear Apr 2013 #28

Oh, sure! I BET you'd want to get out of the house for a few hours, wouldn't you? randome Apr 2013 #32

I am really wondering if the younger brother is even avebury Apr 2013 #34

definite possibilities Marrah_G Apr 2013 #37

LIES! ALL LIES!!! MynameisBlarney Apr 2013 #35

Easy does it, Blarney. Here's a stone for your anxiety problems. randome Apr 2013 #41

But...but.... MynameisBlarney Apr 2013 #46

I was accused of misdirecting people nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #47

MIRT? MynameisBlarney Apr 2013 #52

Malitiious Removal Intruder Team nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #61

AAAAAH! Coool! MynameisBlarney Apr 2013 #63

*squints eyes* WAITJUSTAGOSHDARNMINUTE! MynameisBlarney Apr 2013 #83

Don't listen to Nadin - she's media! MIRT stands for Martians Infiltrating Real Time! From the Moon! freshwest Apr 2013 #85

AHA! I KNEW IT!!! MynameisBlarney Apr 2013 #86

I didn't know Sutherland was in that movie. I only remember the old B & W. It was creepy enough! freshwest Apr 2013 #87

They both creep me out MynameisBlarney Apr 2013 #88

It's a paradox since they claim individualism, but Romney and Ryan remind me of pod people... freshwest Apr 2013 #90

BWAHAHAHA!! MynameisBlarney Apr 2013 #93

That's true! Much better! freshwest Apr 2013 #94

But, then there's Bachmann... MynameisBlarney Apr 2013 #96

All out of the same mold! Humanity on its last legs, er, tendrils, er, leaves, er, tentacles.... freshwest Apr 2013 #97

The Triffids! GAAAH! MynameisBlarney Apr 2013 #98

Triffids, oh no. But no boots? freshwest Apr 2013 #99

I always get that sayin mixed up. MynameisBlarney Apr 2013 #104

They were directed to take him alive if possible. A wise choice from on high, I guess. freshwest Apr 2013 #105

Why won't people wake up to The Truth©!!11!!! Y'all are all sheeples!!!!11!!! freshwest Apr 2013 #77

*inhales deeply* DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMED! MynameisBlarney Apr 2013 #81

Well played, sir. Both posts! Got me laughing again. freshwest Apr 2013 #82

Thanks! MynameisBlarney Apr 2013 #84

It's one of those days where a few drinks before dinnertime is warranted...... Marrah_G Apr 2013 #36

You really are helping by staying in. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #38

I think it's universal. randome Apr 2013 #43

I vote you stay inside Yo_Mama Apr 2013 #39

I would also like to mention that alot of cops are just switching out shifts now.... after 18 hours Marrah_G Apr 2013 #42

That would be friggin' hilarious! Wait Wut Apr 2013 #45

ROFL Marrah_G Apr 2013 #58

Thank you for the clarification M_A Apr 2013 #49

As per "Gov Patrick's REQUEST". Cha Apr 2013 #51

How terrifying! A request! freshwest Apr 2013 #91

I thought this was Sparta. Travelman Apr 2013 #53

Your town ismnotwasm Apr 2013 #55

Is letting police in to search your house in the area 'VOLUNTARY' too ? n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2013 #56

I believe it is Marrah_G Apr 2013 #59

are you fucking kidding? or just an idiot? elehhhhna Apr 2013 #60

Derp Derp Derpy Derp WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #62

Wow, intelligent response. Thanks! n-t Logical Apr 2013 #65

Derpy Derpy Derp Derp Derp WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #66

Do these same folks complain about weather state of emergencies, I wonder? justiceischeap Apr 2013 #67

This message was self-deleted by its author cthulu2016 Apr 2013 #68

Don' t go outside, be careful. Most of us get public safety Jennicut Apr 2013 #69

@BreakingNews: Mass. Gov. Patrick: Stay-indoors request is lifted, but remain vigilant; MBTA service Hissyspit Apr 2013 #70

The. Periods. Are. Not. Necessary. Common Sense Party Apr 2013 #71

. FourScore Apr 2013 #75

oh boy. the dogs are happy to be let out! mnhtnbb Apr 2013 #72

I find it rather sad that the first thought (some) people have in a situation like this is... TwilightZone Apr 2013 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author KoKo Apr 2013 #78

And It Was Damned Impressive... WillyT Apr 2013 #79

I wouldn't call this martial law OwnedByCats Apr 2013 #80

But that's so dramatic, you know. Really gets the adrenaline going. freshwest Apr 2013 #92

It just shows the community will help EC Apr 2013 #100

Yes I do want that. Please take this action as you described. thanks in advance. limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #102

I read that "stay inside" was an order, not a request. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #106

CNN got it wrong? WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #109

But Deval banned travel during the blizzard too!' Chico Man Apr 2013 #110

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2013 #112

I do not get the folks who insist it must be a conspiracy BECAUSE BOSTON WAS UNDER MARTIAL LAW!!! Taverner Apr 2013 #113