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Mopar151

(9,965 posts)
21. Just a thought from another big guy
Tue Apr 2, 2013, 01:26 PM
Apr 2013

Maybe the same rules can be a guide...
F'r instance, suppose you're livin' side by each, down from the Foreclosure Cancelled by Board of Health Trailer Court, and you got a neighbor problem. Like a bunch of raggedy-ass kids ain't seen a square meal or a grown-up readin' for about 6 weeks too long. A yard full of busted 4-by's and mean-ass dogs behind a fallin' down fence, and a couple - 3 fools that spend any cash they can get on guns and ammo for "protection". And now they're tryin' to put up a friggin' gun tower, they'r all shitfaced, and you saw the kids stealin' bread out of your pig food - You want to tell 'em to toast it, but any help for the kids turns into beer, bullets, or dog food.

Now, your short, nervous, curious buddy has been throwin' rocks at the fence, 'cuz he's tryin to count the dogs. The cops have driven by a couple times, which evokes another round of target practice, fowllowed by surveillance in your'e general direction, through rifle scopes, 'cus they think you might be the "troublemaker". Old Henry Who Bought The Smith Place has just showed up in your driveway, and his wife has ordered him to "do something!". You tell him to keep Stubby from throwing more rocks, and to keep the wife from tying up the phone line to the cop shop.

On the whole, it's probably time to go to the hardware store, down next to the police station, and takl to an old cop about how to defuse the situation without settin' off the "Natty Light Rebellion". Maybe get their crazy Cousin Dennis to talk some sense into 'em - but, for crissakes, no tank assaults, cuz these fools' want to play with the artillery.

What I learned being a big guy, [View all] MadHound Apr 2013 OP
Excellent post malaise Apr 2013 #1
agreed - silence says 'try it, and find out' markiv Apr 2013 #2
I have known big guys that couldnt wipe the floor with smaller guys because of their nature. rhett o rick Apr 2013 #3
Basically it's like this little 8 second video Lex Apr 2013 #4
That's great. Hoyt Apr 2013 #7
I need to send that to SalmonChanedEvening. nt awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #23
A cartoon is worth 1000 words Bosonic Apr 2013 #5
+1 uponit7771 Apr 2013 #26
I Totally Relate To This ChoppinBroccoli Apr 2013 #6
As a very small person, I agree. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #16
OK, because of your handle I have always pictured you as Dana Carvey, lol n/t yodermon Apr 2013 #30
It wouldn't bother me if Obama sent Little Kim a letter saying "we surrender." Hoyt Apr 2013 #8
that would be a fantastic plot for a movie, seriously. KittyWampus Apr 2013 #17
As Obama stated yesterday... Javaman Apr 2013 #9
The situation is probably a bit more complicated than your social encounters. Matariki Apr 2013 #10
"There's really no telling what they'll do. . ." MadHound Apr 2013 #11
Not exactly. Lurker Deluxe Apr 2013 #13
That is hopefully correct, however with a change in leadership I can see the need for caution Matariki Apr 2013 #27
Here's what ya gotta worry about... lastlib Apr 2013 #20
Just a thought from another big guy Mopar151 Apr 2013 #21
There's an attitude on the Right to "teach em a lesson"... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #12
Germany was just a little guy after WWI, but it was the bully. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #14
I had similar thoughts.... socialindependocrat Apr 2013 #15
it's not only about north Korea RedstDem Apr 2013 #18
What I think might be going on: LeftInTX Apr 2013 #19
I think we're actually not trying to intimidate them caraher Apr 2013 #22
Yes, it's best to avoid escalation Martin Eden Apr 2013 #24
That's OK advice on an individual scale, up to a point. MineralMan Apr 2013 #25
Interesting post. Quantess Apr 2013 #28
I'm acquainted with a couple of ex-NFL players in my practice, PCIntern Apr 2013 #29
Little-man syndrome is a thing. dawg Apr 2013 #31
The Big Guy Code. aikoaiko Apr 2013 #32
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