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NuclearDem

(16,184 posts)
10. I'm sure those seven New Yorkers thought the same thing too.
Sun Nov 24, 2013, 01:48 AM
Nov 2013

It's not necessarily terrifying, but upsetting that I could walk around outside and be assaulted by someone for no better reason than that person's amusement.

I think it's RIDICULOUS to call this the "Miley Cyrus effect". Miley didn't hurt and kill people. PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #1
+1 ScreamingMeemie Nov 2013 #2
+2 Packerowner740 Nov 2013 #79
What a run, eh? ScreamingMeemie Nov 2013 #80
It means Boom Sound 416 Nov 2013 #4
sheesh, indeed. sheesh PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #5
No, it's a pretty fucking lame potshot at her for something she had nothing to do with. Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #63
Just spell her name right. immoderate Nov 2013 #59
Terrifying, really? Who here is terrified of this? If you step out your door you are taking a Egalitarian Thug Nov 2013 #3
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Link? Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #9
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Why are you being so callously dismissive?... TeeYiYi Nov 2013 #22
Note that those alleged attacks can't be definitely attributed to the Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #25
All six attacks noted at the link you requested... TeeYiYi Nov 2013 #26
Attributed by whom? Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #27
The police department... TeeYiYi Nov 2013 #33
"had likely become?" Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #35
You're dismissing Lt. Witkowski AND the Police Chief of New Haven? Okey dokey. Whatever. TeeYiYi Nov 2013 #46
There's something called a court of law. Cops are basing this on statements from Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #49
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... cherokeeprogressive Nov 2013 #53
The police department in New Haven... TeeYiYi Nov 2013 #54
Perfect! HangOnKids Nov 2013 #55
So I wake up this morning Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #72
Google? Packerowner740 Nov 2013 #81
So show me the hard numbers Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #82
I'm not making the claim but if I wanted to know I'd probably google it. Packerowner740 Nov 2013 #84
I googled Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #87
"Of course I have no evidence." Gee... trend here? Nah. cherokeeprogressive Nov 2013 #52
Yes it's pretty pathetic Katashi_itto Nov 2013 #56
Show me the evidence of the trend. Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #73
No trend, and nothing to see here. Move along please... Know what I find funniest? cherokeeprogressive Nov 2013 #88
This is a conservative bubble story Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #89
Odd that "isolated random assaults" of THE VERY SAME TYPE are happening all over, including Europe. WinkyDink Nov 2013 #107
If the "knockout game" were being done by tea party teens you wouldn't be dismissing it. forthemiddle Nov 2013 #65
Really? Hugabear Nov 2013 #69
Which group is more frightening: "Tea party teens" or "minority thugs?" last1standing Nov 2013 #98
Be alert! LMAO Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #105
I guess he was "knocked out". n/t Egalitarian Thug Nov 2013 #75
It's only going to get attention Boom Sound 416 Nov 2013 #6
I was walking outside today Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #7
I'm sure those seven New Yorkers thought the same thing too. NuclearDem Nov 2013 #10
I never said it didn't happen to some people Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #11
The right is making it about black on white crime. Don't read comments on any news sites PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #14
Of course they are Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #15
These days, I am attempting not to read comments. ScreamingMeemie Nov 2013 #31
The reality is that most of it is black on white. Skip Intro Nov 2013 #57
As with a million other things... it's only blown out of proportion until it happens to you. cherokeeprogressive Nov 2013 #32
So then let's see the hard numbers Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #38
It's not happening, and it's not an "epidemic" Cali. Put your head back in the sand. ALL IS WELL. cherokeeprogressive Nov 2013 #47
Funny how this game sprang up just as NYC is about to end "stop and frisk," isn't it? last1standing Nov 2013 #99
so what's your point? Stop and frisk prevents knockout? alp227 Nov 2013 #111
My point is what I said. The timing is convenient. last1standing Nov 2013 #112
aah thanks. if your post count was way lower, i'd run away from my computer! nt alp227 Nov 2013 #113
LOL! In 12 years here that's the first time I've instigated that reaction. last1standing Nov 2013 #114
Knockout Game - Myth or Menace Lex Nov 2013 #13
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Remember the killer bees which made their way from South America? Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #17
Good Lord. Skip Intro Nov 2013 #19
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Have a link to ONE instance where a claim was made they were supposed to kill "EVERYBODY"? cherokeeprogressive Nov 2013 #34
No, he doesn't, and he'll probably delete that post Skip Intro Nov 2013 #36
Ah yes, Cherokee and Skip Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #37
LOL I know you're not used to being questioned, but that's one of the best non-answers I've seen cherokeeprogressive Nov 2013 #39
You're right....I almost never get questioned Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #40
True dat Boo. cherokeeprogressive Nov 2013 #48
Word, b! Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #50
Yep, yep and yep Number23 Nov 2013 #104
haha I'm still vaguely worried flamingdem Nov 2013 #71
Two words... Egalitarian Thug Nov 2013 #76
Is the video taped assaults and posts made online about it urban myth? Packerowner740 Nov 2013 #83
No one has said there haven't been attacks. Lex Nov 2013 #96
Videos of it all over the web. People are being killed. Skip Intro Nov 2013 #18
Lets see some hard facts Skip.... Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #21
Oh, just wiki killer bees, CD. n/t Skip Intro Nov 2013 #28
No hard numbers to back this up, eh? Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #29
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Well, you may think you'd be safer not knowing Skip Intro Nov 2013 #30
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Best of luck to you. Skip Intro Nov 2013 #43
"what the fox say" is all over the web bhikkhu Nov 2013 #74
Well then what is Sharpton talking about? Skip Intro Nov 2013 #90
The whole thing is supposed to be about "knock out videos" all over the web bhikkhu Nov 2013 #91
Ah. Ok then. Skip Intro Nov 2013 #93
Ban fists. That is surely the cause The Straight Story Nov 2013 #24
Scary thought also Daninmo Nov 2013 #70
All of the states allow concealed carry. clffrdjk Nov 2013 #115
Is he really comparing brutal assaults to Miley Cyrus shaking her ass on tv? phleshdef Nov 2013 #41
Yep. I think it's an effort to obscure reality and divert attention. Skip Intro Nov 2013 #44
Yes. See the very first reply in this thread. PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #66
Ever notice that these panics always pop up during Nielsen sweeps months? LeftyMom Nov 2013 #45
Pure coincidence, nothing more. Egalitarian Thug Nov 2013 #77
Let's see if we have all the bases covered... last1standing Nov 2013 #58
thank you Matariki Nov 2013 #61
Funny story... last1standing Nov 2013 #64
mean things? PaulKersey Nov 2013 #108
Then I suggest you never leave your house. We wouldn't want you to have to meet young black people. last1standing Nov 2013 #110
This. Starry Messenger Nov 2013 #85
+1. Right wing jerk-off material, nothing more. (nt) Paladin Nov 2013 #92
No doubt gollygee Nov 2013 #94
A poster upthread suggests carrying weapons just in case. last1standing Nov 2013 #95
Chances are that if you are sucker punched, a concealed weapon will do you little good. (n/t) spin Nov 2013 #102
Can we please stop fueling this paranoid bullshit? Hugabear Nov 2013 #60
I'd guess the first report was on September 23, 1862. last1standing Nov 2013 #62
young white woman was minding her own business and gets randomly attacked Enrique Nov 2013 #67
. PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #68
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They need to be charged as adults with assault and battery or attempted murder Packerowner740 Nov 2013 #78
This is not something new - far from it. KitSileya Nov 2013 #86
People enjoy being frightened. Lex Nov 2013 #97
I'm 64, live about equidistant from NYC/Philly, and NEVER heard of this "game" until recently. WinkyDink Nov 2013 #109
Do they really know the consequences? Courtesy Flush Nov 2013 #100
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cowardly scum PaulKersey Nov 2013 #106
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