Just called 911 on an asshole trying to intimidate me on the road

[proud2BlibKansan]

He came up behind me and tailgated me for a couple miles. He kept getting closer and closer to my bumper and at two different red lights, he inched so close to me that I thought he was going to hit me. I went exactly the speed limit the whole time. Finally, he sped around me, honked and yelled "asshole!" at me.

So I called 911 and gave the dispatcher a description of his car and tag number. She asked if I felt threatened and I said yes, definitely. She said she had an officer in the area and would alert him.

I have several bumper stickers on my car.

PROUD PATRIOTIC AMERICAN LIBERAL

WHEN BUSH TOOK OFFICE GAS WAS $1.46

OBAMA 08

$720 MILLION A DAY IN IRAQ
HOW WOULD YOU SPEND IT?


It's going to be a long 6 weeks before the election here in red state hell.

Oh and today is my birthday and it had been a wonderful day until this road raged asshole tried to ruin it. How I HATE these people.

[graywarrior]

1. I'm so glad you called the police

These people need to be confronted.

[proud2BlibKansan]

25. I don't do road rage.

It really felt good to stay calm and call 911.

[graywarrior]

27. I hope the asshole shits his pants.

[AzNick]

82. My funniest road rage story

Only once did it get so bad that the guy cornered me and then came out of his SUV.

My crime: leaving my side street and merging into a very busy 2-lane street, with a 45mph limit, on which he was going about 65. Oh and yes, driving one of those "gay" little Japanese economical cars. I tried to gun it as much as I can and even if my car can do the 0-60 in 9", it was still too slow for him and he tailgated me for a good 100 yards.

Finally, he passed and blocked me in the left turn lane, came out of his SUV, started walking towards me.

Him: 5'8", 200lbs, not in shape, probably would not be able to give one pushup even if his life depended on it.

So I decided to get out myself, just to have a bit of fun.

Me: 6', 210lbs, in shape (I used to play Rugby forward, I like to maintain it a bit), fresh flat top from 2 days earlier, sports shade, Robocop walk.

He got scared and yelled "Don't touch me!!! I'm a cop!" I asked him why he acted the way he did, and asked him to show me his badge. He said "Ok, let me get my badge!". He jumped in his SUV and took off.

I swear, each time I tell this story, people have that expression of disbelief on their faces and most do not believe me.

[Texasgal]

126. "gay" japanese car?

:wtf:

[AzNick]

128. In their mind.

I drive a Toyota Echo.

Close to 40 MPG, zero major mechanical failures, besides the AC compressor which blew when my stepson was driving it (no clue what he did).

[chill_wind]

90. parking lot rage---

I did this once when I was a bit younger and foolisher--
not sure I would ever do it gain-- but I was trying to get out of a busy mall parking lot
and had to make a left turn across busy traffic without a light. Was holding up some impatient
A-hole in a big pickup truck behind me who started blasting his horn at me.

I found myself getting of my small car right there and walking towards him. He was hanging out
the window swearing at me as he saw me get out, as that was the last thing he was expecting. A
woman half his size coming toward him.

I said "I have an idea. Let's trade places since you can see the traffic so damn much better than me.
You go up there and drive my car and--- I'll get in yours and sit here honk your horn for you!"
I'll never forget the pissed look on his face. But he shut up and knocked it off, and he eventually got
out. After I got out.

Again, I wouldn't do that again today, and these days I'll make a turn with the traffic and go a bit
out of my own way, far more often than not, but I'd give anything for a picture for that jerk's
slack-jawed surprise.

[proud2BlibKansan]

93. I can relate

:)

[cabluedem]

99. I cant believe that you think this guy was stopped by the cops.

unless you se it don't believe it. A "unit" in the area is 911 OP talk to make it sound like they are doing something. LOL!!

[Kerrytravelers]

2. I'm sorry to hear this. Hang in there and be safe.

[proud2BlibKansan]

46. You know I will.

Thanks. :hi:

[Catch22Dem]

3. I really fucking hate them too, PTBL

It's just as bad, if not worse, here.

[donco6]

4. Happy Birthday - gulp.

Be safe.

[proud2BlibKansan]

26. Yeah I could use a drink

I think I will open up that bottle of wine I got. :)

[Muttocracy]

5. aww, don't let them wreck your birthday. Glad you called the cops

and that you could vent here.

Happy birthday anyway
:party:

[lynettebro440]

6. Happy Birthday

[classof56]

7. Good for you for reporting him. I hope he gets what he deserves!

And Happy Birthday!

:yourock:

[pimpbot]

8. Yea I hope we don't see anything major happen

But the way these people think, I'm not so sure we're gonna get through till Nov 4th without some sort of violence happening. That crazy guy who shot up that church a couple months ago proves that these wackjobs can't handle it anymore, and talk radio isn't helping.

[stillcool]

and then there's this..

http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/27/ddn092608evacweb.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16

[proud2BlibKansan]

28. Oh how awful

:grr:

[jkshaw]

42. I sent this story to Countdown

I hope it gets some attention.

[countingbluecars]

9. That is horrible and scary.

I'm glad you had a good day up until then. Happy Birthday!

[omen]

10. where do u live?

[proud2BlibKansan]

30. Suburbs of KC

[lutherj]

11. Happy Birthday! And way to piss off the regressive right losers of the world! n/t

[blonndee]

12. Maybe that jerk will be charged with road rage

if there are such laws in your state. At the least, you can hope he got pulled over. He should have been, at LEAST for reckless driving. And who knows what a pullover will bring.

Did you get his tag numbers?

[proud2BlibKansan]

32. yes I gave the tag number to the dispatcher

And yes we have a road rage law. DH just said that the law says they have to pull him over based on my report. I guess that's why the dispatcher asked if I felt intimidated.

[WestWingEmpty]

13. What was the speed limit?

I have a road near my house that is 25mph. I always go 25 since there are kids around. But some people try to use it as a short cut and they tailgate and swerve around me all the time. I almost died last week when I tried to take a left onto my street a guy in a pickup truck behind me tried passing me on my left. I drive a 95 civic. Luckily I saw him at the last second otherwise I might not be here.

I have no bumper stickers.

[proud2BlibKansan]

33. 25 and then it went up to 30

[seabeyond]

14. amarill texas, 7 stickers and relatively peaceful. two young men hand signs

not the middle finger. posters on du assures me they are rock on or i love you and not a fuck you. i dont see the endearments. one man had an awfully angry face. i can interpret that.

anyway

i have had so little reaction next week i am adding three more stickers, wink

good luck to you

[blonndee]

18. Amarillo? You are brave indeed.

Possibly the only town as backwards as mine that I can think of. No, I think mine is more backwards, but still. Amarillo is pretty bad.

[seabeyond]

23. i say something to everyone everywhere. i tell them, 95% of yawl think alike, surely you can handle

ONE differing view. shuts them up fast and lets me say whatever i want. lol lol. and i say a lot. everywhere

i was in wendy line and asked a question. i say "ya". then palin flashes in my head. i tell the man "palin says ya, i have to get that out of my vocabulary. yes please." he laughs.....

i make most laugh

[Onlooker]

15. Happy Birthday

You'll always remember this day because you have story to tell about how you stood up to a right wing goon, and it was a wonderful day! Congratulations.

[proud2BlibKansan]

36. Thank you - what a wonderful thought.

[thunder rising]

16. I have a bunch of Obama '08 framing my rear window (like a frame just inside) and got attacked

last week.

[AZBlue]

17. Happy Birthday - don't let that asshole ruin it!

Good on you for calling 911!!

[Botany]

19. Follow up and call the County Prosocuter too

and if you have a family attorney or know one have he/she
fire off some letters .... to the D.A. and the police dept. as to
what is being done to this jerk .... also do not let this asshole
know your name.

[MichaelHarris]

20. do like those guys

in the Gungeon and get a carry permit. That way you could shoot um when they piss you off.

[AzNick]

79. Then you do time and you can't vote

I stay calm myself.

[greguganus]

92. Add one or more of the following bumperstickers to your car:

Conceal And Carry Permit Holder
Happiness Is A Warm Gun
My Co-Pilot is Smith & Wesson
University of Smith and Wesson
Body piercing by Smith & Wesson
If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, riddle them with bullets
Rainy days and automatic weapons always get me down.
Some people are alive only because it's illegal to kill them.
Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.
WARNING! Driver only carries $20 in ammunition
Why is it called tourist season if we can't shoot at them?
If you can read this, you are in range.
Notice: Driver only carries $20 in ammunition.
Driver carries less than $20… IN AMMUNITION
Keep Honking - I'm Reloading.

[proud2BlibKansan]

96. Thanks for the great laugh!

:rofl:

[givemebackmycountry]

21. Happy Birthday Proud - you know we love ya!

Just curious - I got a good idea where you live from your many posts.
Where did it happen?
Was it a deranged CHIEF fan drunk and happy from winning their first game in 12 attempts?
And, against my Broncos?

Take care of yourself, and keep yer head down.
We need you around here!

:hi: :hi: :loveya: :loveya: :grouphug: :grouphug: :pals: :pals: :grouphug: :grouphug: :loveya: :loveya: :hi: :hi:

[proud2BlibKansan]

41. I was in Prairie Village

going west. By the time I called 911, I was in Overland Park.

We had a deranged Chiefs fan come by our anti-war rally on the Plaza today. In a car all decked out in Chiefs symbols. The guy stuck himself out the window up to his waist and yelled "JOHN McCAIN!!" about 6 times. He was so drunk he about fell out of the car. LOL

[npk]

22. Sorry Proud2Bib, but look at it this way

You encountered some jerk who was completely out of his mind with anger more than likely, and needs some help. You stood your ground, and even though you may have been scared or intimidated you didn't give the loser the satisfaction of engaging in his mindless, and dangerous aggression. I sure wish I had your composure. I would have already put my front quarter panel in his rear quarter panel and spun him around like a top and been on my way before I could have dialed 911. So thanks for standing your ground.

[proud2BlibKansan]

44. I teach special ed

I have to hold my temper at work and so it's easy for me to stay cool. Force of habit.

But yes, I can lose it if I really want to. This ass just wasn't worth it. LOL

[gateley]

24. Happy Birthday! And look at the bright side, maybe the cops pulled him over

to ask him about the complaint, and found an open bottle of Jim Beam in his car. :7

Have a good one! :party:

[proud2BlibKansan]

50. Or an ounce of reefer

:)

[gateley]

55. A kilo would be better. :-)

[madokie]

29. Happy Birthday

:grouphug:

[proud2BlibKansan]

64. Thanks friend!!

:hug:

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

31. He Had Already Sped Away And Then You Called 911? Sounds Like A Waste Of Emergency Resources To Me.

Yes, he was an asshole, and yes, he may have been harassing you due to your bumper stickers. But since he had already gone around you and sped away, do I think for a second that you believed you were in danger? No, I don't. 911 calls should be made in emergencies only.

And on edit: If you thought you were in such danger, why did you let him tailgate you for several miles, sit behind you at two red lights, and wait until after he passed you to call 911?

[ailsagirl]

35. It could have caused an accident. You just don't fool around when you're driving

[proud2BlibKansan]

67. There is so little crime here in this area

I feel I gave the cops something to do this evening. And DH just looked up the road rage law and I did exactly the right thing. So I am good. :)

[Name removed]

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[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

56. Yay For You. You Can Attack People. Can You Tell Me Though Why You Waited For Miles And Miles,

two red lights, and after he sped away from you to call 911 though, if you felt so threatened? I'm still intrigued by that a bit, whether I'm an asshole or not.

[proud2BlibKansan]

62. And I guess you don't see your post as an attack?

Arrogance seems to be your middle name. You never do anything wrong but you're an ace at faulting others.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

65. Please Address The Issue For Me, If You Can.

No, my post wasn't an attack. It's a reasonable reply with real logic. Our emergency services should be relegated to emergencies. If this was an emergency, and not just some personal retaliation for someone who pissed you off, then can you tell me why you waited for miles, two red lights and until AFTER he sped off and passed you to call 911? Should be easy enough to answer I would think.

[proud2BlibKansan]

70. I was driving with a car inches from my bumper

and you expect me to grab my cell phone and dial? That would have been dangerous. I did exactly the right thing by waiting till he passed me to call 911. And I really don't care if you approve or not.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

75. Bzzzzzzt. Try Again. You Were At Two Red Lights. Your Excuse Holds No Water.

I look forward to another explanation that might actually work.

Cause, like, if I was really threatened and felt the situation was an emergency, I wouldn't have been able to grab my phone quickly enough once I hit a red light.

[pitohui]

112. have you seriously ever been in this kind of emergency, OMC, because it sure don't sound like it!

sorry to tell you but guess what, when a fuckhead is stalking you, and you are operating a motor vehicle, it is not that easy to duck under the windshield, find the purse, find the phone, punch in the number, and meanwhile the light has changed and the fuckwit is getting closer...

having been in similar situations myself then i think we need to trust the victims that they do the right thing and that they are able to get on the cell and phone as soon as it is safe to do so

sometimes it is more important to keep one's eye on the fuckwit, at the red light, it can be that you would need to go ahead and run the red light -- you need to have an awareness of what is happening at the intersection and ALSO what is happening behind you -- not always possible to do this AND fumble around looking for a phone

been there, done that, got the tee shirt w.out causing a car wreck

there is always someone there to tell the victim that "you shouldn't a worn that dress" but you weren't there and she was and based on my experience of similar situations i think she did the right thing

i guess we could all drive around w. phones in our hands in anticipating of needing to call 911 on a crazy but then that's dangerous and in some states illegal too, isn't it?

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

114. Nope. Ain't Buyin It. Sorry.

There are cases in which your theory would hold water. This is not one of them. I'm still awaiting the explanation from the OP though as to why she didn't do it at the red light.

[countingbluecars]

76. You absolutely did the right thing.

In fact, where I live, the police run TV and radio ads advising drivers to call and report aggressive drivers.

[proud2BlibKansan]

91. I was glad I didn't lose my temper

Doubling the anger would have been a bad thing. Sometimes that teacher training comes in handy. :hi:

[LanternWaste]

107. Seems to me that...

Seems to me that the feeling of being threatened was a gradual process-- as it is in many, many cases. Seems to me that calling 9-11 the very second the situation began would have been somewhat premature as it could have been nothing more than a momentarily distracted driver.

I also think that, after having witnessed the erratic and non-caring nature of the driver for sometime, the OP might have possibly thought that the driver in question would continue to be a safety hazard for other drivers on the road, and thus called 911 to alert them of a dangerous presence on the road.

I fail to see how anyone (other than the tail-gater himself) would have a problem with seeing an aggressive, most-likely dangerous driver become an interest to local law enforcement.

[blonndee]

59. Don't worry about that one.

Par for the course. Some people just don't have it in them to empathize or even pretend to do so. It has nothing to do with you--it's all about their own serious problems.

Sorry I forgot to wish you happy birthday earlier!

Edited to add: I have found that with hopeless cases, that "ignore" is a very useful tool. There are some people who just are not worth listening to, who never have anything positive to contribute, who seem to be here only to drag others down to their own miserable level. IMO, it's not good to engage these people, and it will never be productive to you or them. Usually these people are well known. Please do not stress yourself over these "Falling Down" types.

[proud2BlibKansan]

63. Thank you blonndee

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

68. Let's Try You On For Size Then. Can You Answer The Question?

First, do you agree that 911 should be reserved for actual emergencies?

Second, if you do, then can you tell me why if this was an actual emergency that the OP waited for miles, two red lights, and until after the perp sped away and passed her to call 911? I await your reply.

[donco6]

121. "That one" is already on ignore for me.

And obviously for good reason.

[WillyT]

52. Gee OMC... What A Tender And Caring Guy You Are...

Nice empathy, man.

:wtf:

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

60. Maybe You Can Explain It To Me Then...

Why did the OP wait for several miles, through two red lights, and until after this person sped away to call 911 if she felt so threatened? Does that make sense to you? It doesn't to me, but to each their own.

[WillyT]

74. Maybe She Had To Calm Down ??? Maybe It Took A While...

for the adrenaline to subside, and for her to think straight?

Maybe she didn't want to take her hands off the wheel while he was on her ass, and so could not make the phone call BEFORE he went around her?

Look dude... my sister got sliced in the arm and stabbed twice in the back for not dancing with a guy at a bar many years ago. He waited in the parking lot, in the shadows, until she came out.

And while the two stories may seem like apples and oranges, they in some respects are not.

You never know what sets some freaks off, what their intentions are, and what they are capable of.

And unfortunately, thinking rationally is one of the first things to go when you get into a "fight or flight" situation.

:shrug:

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

Sorry To Hear About Your Sister.

She's ok now I hope? Did they catch the fucker that did it? Hope his ass is rotting for a hell of a long time.

[WillyT]

81. Yeah... She's OK...

And the dude just got released recently.

[Name removed]

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[ailsagirl]

34. Happy Birthday and I'm glad you got his info-- he'll get his due

Sometimes I wonder if I should even have a bumper sticker-- I don't recall ever hearing about bumper sticker road rage before 2004-- thanks, junior-- another legacy you've thrust upon us :puke:

[live love laugh]

37. Happy birthday and good for calling the police on that idiot. nt

[pinto]

38. Happy B-Day! Why not edge over and let him pass? No big deal, then,

for either of you. He gets to go on and you get to go the speed limit.

[proud2BlibKansan]

61. There wasn't room for that

And there were cars parked along the street. It wouldn't have been safe to pull over. Besides, I was going exactly the speed limit in a city where cops are well known for pulling you over if you go even a couple miles over. It's a low crime suburb. Nothing but traffic offenses for cops to be involved in.

There was no reason for him to be on my bumper for the length of time he was unless he was trying to intimidate me. Especially the way he inched up at me at the lights. I wasn't doing anything wrong. He was just an asshole.

[tularetom]

39. Happy birthday!

Right wing nut thinking combined with road rage is a dangerous mix.

But ya done good to turn him in. That must be one miserable unhappy human being. Just thank the deity of your choice that you were born you instead of him.

[Incitatus]

40. Maybe he will be an asshole to the cop and get tasered

cops like to taser people

[autorank]

43. Happy birthday, glad you were born.

They'll get him and he'll regret it.

Hang in there.

:party::hi::party:

[mahina]

45. Happy Birthday P2B

Be the love, baby!

[ColbertWatcher]

47. Happy birthday, sorry you had to spend any of it with GOPhers. n/t

[proud2BlibKansan]

72. Ah shit I live in red state hell and am surrounded by them

But they are coming around. There are very few McCain signs here :)

[ColbertWatcher]

They might not have signs in their yards, but that doesn't mean they won't vote Party First.

Unless you go to their churches, you don't know how they're being indoctrinated.

[proud2BlibKansan]

89. You might appreciate this -

I have a friend who was at a family gathering and was talking politics to his uncle. His cousin walked up and asked "what are you guys talkin about?" And my friend said "Do you watch American Idol?" Cousin said "Yes" And friend said "You wouldn't understand"

[ColbertWatcher]

100. LOL! I am going to use that from now on!

The American Idol-litmus test!

Too funny!

[lonestarnot]

48. Happy Birthday you wonderful lib!

:hug: :hi: :party: :bounce: :toast: :beer:

[proud2BlibKansan]

73. Thanks sweets

:hug:

[bridgit]

49. Happy B-Day!!

:toast: :party:

[WillyT]

54. Happy B-Day !!!

:bounce::party::bounce:

:hug:

^^^
|||

Sorry about the asshole...

and the one in the car too, LOL!

:hi:

[Left coast liberal]

57. Don't let the shitheels get you down. Happy Birthday, patriot! NT

[yellerpup]

58. Happy Birthday!

Road rage is so prevalent in NC, especially if you are Blue Inspired! Sorry you had such a scare on what should have been a great day for you. I remember in 2004 I came home from registering voters at the Catawba Co. Fair at the Democratic booth and when I told my BIL where I'd been and what I'd been doing he shot off his assault rifle behind my house all afternoon. I literally laid on the floor so he couldn't get me 'accidentally on purpose'. He ruined two tires on our car that week! Anyway, you are brave and I'm glad you called the police and reported him. If it was my BIL, I hope the throw his ass in jail! Congratulations on Obama taking the lead in the polls there today! That's a pretty good present! Chin up, hon. It'll be better before you know it.

[raccoon]

108. I hope he's not your BIL any more. He sounds batguano crazy. nt

[yellerpup]

115. He is, but I am no longer in that state

and he isn't welcome at my house. He wonders why nobody wants him around! I told him that he has such a bombastic manner and ill temper and hateful tongue that he scares people. He says, "Nah, that can't be it!" :rofl: I can laugh now because I don't ever have to be around him again. I no longer wonder why his wife is a heavy drinker.

[OwnedByFerrets]

66. You are a braver person than I.....I wont dare put those

stickers on my vehicles here in Mobile Al. It would be trashed fairly quickly.

[jimlup]

69. Everyone take care of yourselves!

Especially those who live in red states! The assholes are going to get more and more frustrated and outraged as we move towards victory!

Be careful out there! Most importantly, take care of yourself! Things will start getting better after November 4th :)

[TuxedoKat]

71. Happy Birthday

Sorry you were threatened by that jerk. Be careful out there, OK? :)

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

77. Who are "these" people?

Was he black? or oriental? or a muslim? or a republican? or a pissed off guy that thinks that slower drivers should move to the right?

Happy Birthday! I hope your evening got better!

David

[proud2BlibKansan]

104. Probably republican

He was a white guy in the middle of red state hell.

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

120. or maybe a pissed off democratic union worker who didn't bother to read your bumper stickers.

He may be pissed off for the same reasons you are.

David

[dana_b]

78. well, that sucks and I'm glad you're safe but....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!! :party:

[blue sky at night]

80. fredom of speack...

is not one of the storng pints of the reicht wing.

know where you are coming from, I am sporting lots of signs on my car right now. Never back down and when someone tailgates me I just let my foot off the gas and let the car slow down naturally...no brake lights to warn the asshole, usually they can't take going 30 in a 55 and zoom right around me! SEE YA!!!!

[Annoyinglysmart]

83. Nice bumper stickers!

Gotta love the one reminding us that gas was $1.46 when Bush took over!

[chill_wind]

84. happy birthday p2b--- don't let them steal your joy.

Come November 5, they're gonna really be crying in their beer.
We'll be dancing in the streets.

[Irishonly]

85. Happy Birthday

I am glad you called the police and more glad you are ok. Sometimes, I think there was aggressive powder in that neocon koolaid.

[FlyingSquirrel]

86. Next time

lock doors, put in reverse, hit him hard (make sure there are no witnesses around). Then call 911 and say you were rear-ended.

:hi:

Ok, fantasy over. Happy birthday!

[The Backlash Cometh]

87. You're very brave. Hang in there!

[valerief]

88. MY PET PEEVE. I have no bumper stickers on my car and EVERY TIME I DRIVE

someone is sniffing my bumper. I drive OVER the speed limit in the right lane, they have ample room to pass me, and yet they TAILGATE me!!!!! I put on my flashers, beep my horn, and take my foot off the accelerator, and yet they CONTINUE TO TAILGATE me.

I think they're just venting anger on strangers. It's very, very dangerous. Half the road is full of tailgaters. No one wants to drive by the rules anymore. The worst tailgaters are cops, too.

:mad:

[SammyWinstonJack]

94. Happy Birthday!

And yes it is going to be a long six weeks but I think, I hope we will prevail and after that, I guess all hell will break loose with these morans. x(

[Brewman_Jax]

95. Well done

after all, you can't identify the freeper rat bastard until you can see the rear license plate and relay the info to the police.

[prayin4rain]

97. Happy Birthday!!!

and F**k the BOZOS!!!! :+

[SheilaT]

98. Happy Birthday!

And to the rest of you here who don't know Proud2Blib's part of the world, she would have been driving through a fairly upper-class Republican area. (Were you on 119th? That's my guess)Very white, very Republican. It's exactly the neighborhood and people Thomas Frank is talking about in his book What's the Matter With Kansas. The density of SUVs has to be seen to be believed. And the Hummers! I wouldn't be surprised if there aren't more of them per capita in Johnson County, Kansas, than anywhere else in the country.

And the crime rate really is so low that she would have done the local police a favor to give them something to do on an otherwise slow Sunday.

[proud2BlibKansan]

118. I was on 71st in PV

Not quite as bad as 119th but still red state hell.

Thanks Sheila! :hi:

[Ammonium]

101. In these situations

If the driver is tailgating me and being an ass about it here's what I'd do, and what I do.

1st)wave at him to back off your bumper
if he's still there
2nd)wave again so that incase he's an idiot and didn't catch it the first time he'll see it again
if he's still there
3rd)stand your car on it's nose
If he hits you he is 100% at fault. What? You mean you didn't see the dog/deer/whatever in the road? Sucks, you shouldn't have been all over my ass.

[RamboLiberal]

103. Sorry but your 3rd answer is stupid

Why get your car damaged and risk injury to yourself? Also remember the rear is where the gas tank is located, you got some risk of getting trapped in your car in a fire if that tank explodes or leaks.

And no, when you do that it is not 100% his fault. You can get tagged as well if its proven you stopped on purpose contributing to the accident.

[raccoon]

109. If he rear-ends you, even if it is his fault (In my state it always is)

You may be injured---you'll be the one to end up with back or neck problems. Even if you win a humongous amount of money in a lawsuit, you'll still be the one to live with those problems for the rest of your life.

[Kire]

102. Just pull over and let them pass.

We need you alive.

[proud2BlibKansan]

105. No room

[Kire]

127. I would slow down so they would have to cross the double yellow line if they wanted to pass me.

If they are going to break a law, might as well break that one instead of making you upset and crash.

I know how you feel though. These are just suggestions for the future, not to make you regret your decisions that you have already made.

I live very near Shades of Death Road. It's very scary driving at night on many of the surrounding roads, especially when you don't know where you are going.

I was just thinking of requesting the county to change the name of the road to my name. Maybe people will just ignore Erik Blaine Anderson road because it's so boring, and they won't drive hundreds of miles with so-called "paranormal equipment" and steal the signs we need if we have to call 911 and tell the operator where we are.

Warm Regards,
Erik

[Vinca]

106. Everyone sing along - Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday to you. :party: :toast:
Maybe the cops will give the guy an expensive ticket for reckless driving.

[raccoon]

110. You handled it just right. Glad you reported the idiot.

Glad you're safe. :hi: :hug:

[proud2BlibKansan]

116. Thanks

:hi:

[a kennedy]

111. Happy Birthday......

and don't let this #$%#$^@#$ ruin YOUR day..... :hug:

[malaise]

113. Happy Birthday

Don't let that asshole spoil your day.
:party: :toast:

[DCKit]

117. Last time that happened to me, it WAS a cop.

And I got a ticket. Then, when I went to court, the judge didn't want to hear shit from me.

Guess it's my fault for driving through Hanover county VA at 11:30 p.m. with DC tags.

[SheilaT]

124. Oooh! How foolish of you!

Driving in VA with DC tags! Just a little irony.

Proud2b lives in Johnson County, Kansas, the wealthiest and most envied county in Kansas. Because Kansas notes the county on its tags, it can sometimes feel as if you'll get ticketed just for having JOCO tags elsewhere in the state. And, as shocking as it sometimes is to some Kansans, not everyone in Johnson county is rich and living in a million dollar home.

[BornBlue]

119. Happy Birthday!!!

I hope that ASSHAT did not ruin it too much!

:toast:

[codjh9]

122. Sadly, in our land of 'freedom of speech', that's the main reason why I don't have a

lot of bumper stickers... but even with just the Obama/Biden one I got a week or so ago, I feel like I'm a target (I'm in TX)... so I'm looking forward to the elec. being over in more ways than one.

[paparush]

123. I get that sh*t sometimes..I think its my new sign -

"If McCain Wins, YOUR Child Gets Drafted"

(oh, and my DU, Obama, Kerry Edwards bumper stickers!)

[Roland99]

125. I like your gas sticker!

:)