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Egalitarian Thug

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77. Pure coincidence, nothing more.

Sun Nov 24, 2013, 02:41 PM

Nov 2013

Our great and powerful Media Masters would never mislead or lie just to fudge the numbers on which their total income is based. That's just crazy talk.

And yes, I probably need this...

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Terrifying 'knockout' game assaults spreading [View all] seveneyes Nov 2013 OP

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

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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