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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
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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
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