Random Greyhound Homicide

[K9]

The main problem with PETA is that they are insane.

[Reg]

Well we can't all be super-mega-action-heroes Kit.

[Bzalthek]

What I am curious about is how aware are people of their surroundings?  I'm a bit on the paranoid side and I'm constantly looking for some stupid bullshit to blindside me and ruin my day (because the moment I stop is the moment I meet that random fucktard who can't keep on his side of the road while smoking, talking on his cell-phone, fiddling with the radio AND trying to drive all at once.)  I've ridden cross-country on the Greyhounds (one of the most miserable experiences of my life) and I wasn't even capable of sleeping for the 3 day trip.

I don't know, a 49 seat greyhound with about 30 people on it, most double seats have single occupants.  I'd be a bit suspicious if someone decided to switch seats, (even if I wasn't the one he sat next to). 

As for Rambo shit?  I dunno, I'm kinda stupid those situations so I'd probably have tried to help, and more than likely gotten stabbed myself.

[Tale]

What I am curious about is how aware are people of their surroundings?  I'm a bit on the paranoid side and I'm constantly looking for some stupid bullshit to blindside me and ruin my day (because the moment I stop is the moment I meet that random fucktard who can't keep on his side of the road while smoking, talking on his cell-phone, fiddling with the radio AND trying to drive all at once.)  I've ridden cross-country on the Greyhounds (one of the most miserable experiences of my life) and I wasn't even capable of sleeping for the 3 day trip.

My attitude is to be very aware of everything that is going on, but act like I haven't noticed. And accommodate it all. If some crazy guy sits next to me on a bus (which does happen on the way to work), I will share his world and be his friend until I can get out of that situation in a confident way, without ever letting him know I wasn't genuine. It may take the whole trip to find that opportunity, but I will endure.

The most dangerous people on the bus are the ones who keep staring at the mental patient instead of going with the flow. You've got to keep the crazy guy in his normality, not set him off with your fear.

I did a 36-hour bus trip across Europe on a crappy Polish bus in 1997. I did a 40-hour bus trip through Indonesia on an even crappier bus in 1999 (with chickens). I was attacked by gypsies while cycling along a rural Romanian road (they were mostly women and children and I was going fast on a heavily loaded bike, so I kept pedalling until I burst through) and chased out of a dark alley in Poland when I decided to stop following someone who claimed to be offering accommodation. There's no reason to be paranoid or panicky - 99% of people in the world are harmless and genuine - but yes, you've gotta be aware of your surroundings and think about what you are doing.

[Stormwaltz]

Canada moves to block the US fundie protestors.

"Your freedom to swing your arm in the air ends when it touches the end of my nose," (Winnipeg NDP MP Pat Martin) added. "What these people were going to do was hurtful, harmful and disruptive to the peace, order and good government that we guarantee to our citizens, so they have no place in this country."

[Riggswolfe]

Canada moves to block the US fundie protestors.

"Your freedom to swing your arm in the air ends when it touches the end of my nose," (Winnipeg NDP MP Pat Martin) added. "What these people were going to do was hurtful, harmful and disruptive to the peace, order and good government that we guarantee to our citizens, so they have no place in this country."

That alone makes me want to pull up stakes and move to Canada. Bravo!

[Paelos]

Even as a Christian, I wouldn't mind seeing the Westboro Churchgoers get to see the reality of their own brand of hubris. You know what God hates? Hate itself.

[Murgos]

Even as a Christian, I wouldn't mind seeing the Westboro Churchgoers get to see the reality of their own brand of hubris. You know what God hates? Hate itself.

He told you that?  Cause, ya know?  When he talks to me it's usually just kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill and etc...

[Reg]

The "Peace, order, and good government" that the politician was talking about is probably the biggest difference between Canadian and American political cultures. It's abusable in the wrong hands but in cases like this I'm pretty happy with how it's being applied.

[stray]

I'm fairly positive that God hates us all.

[Paelos]

I'm fairly positive that God hates us all.

I think you hate you. We certainly do. Join in on the fun! 

[stray]

Whatcha talkin bout? I started the party, bro.