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06-24-2004, 12:01 AM
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He apologised in court to Washington for the fear and damage he caused. My question is, what do you do when the government is abusing you?" he added
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3834727.stm
I was working at the State Department building right across Constitution Ave. from this guy when this happened. Roads were closed, police checkpoints at every intersection. For one farmer on a tractor he sure did create a big pain in the a$$.
I just have to ask it.
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06-24-2004, 12:11 AM
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i thought it was kinda funny... it takes me forever to get to work in dc anyways  |
06-24-2004, 06:11 AM
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This guy really caused a mess that day but I found the situation to be kinda of comical. .... Think about it, a guy sitting on a tractor in the middle of a pond and is a bomb threat..... Only in DC!
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06-24-2004, 08:16 AM
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You know, I think if this had happened five years ago--before 9/11--a decent portion of America would have considered him a folk hero. There is a sizable chunk if America, the more rural part, that has gotten their ass kicked in this economy and they're fed up about it. What's more, they don't much care if a bunch of urban commuters get to work late because of this guy.
However, making a bomb threat AFTER 9/11/01 is a good way to alienate even the people who support the message you're trying to get across.
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06-24-2004, 09:24 AM
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I didn't think it was remotely funny and would not have cared one bit if they shot him to end the standoff. He certainly asked for it.
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06-24-2004, 09:25 AM
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i wasn't here for this incident, but i can't help but laugh...the only image i have is this old drunk guy in a tractor with a wife beater on and a beard like ZZ top screaming like an idiot
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06-24-2004, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by RedskinsDave
I didn't think it was remotely funny and would not have cared one bit if they shot him to end the standoff.
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LOL Now that's a hardcore law and order viewpoint, Dave! I guess my thought that he might make a good tv spokesman for John Deere wouldn't have gone over too well with you, eh?  |
06-24-2004, 09:27 AM
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Hey if they want to let him work in prison to pay for his stay I'm all for it.
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