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B. Lafferty · 2004-10-31T21:00:08+00:00

My cycling buddy and I did a ride today during which were we harassed (if that's the word) by four pickup trucks with Bush/Cheney stickers on the rear windows or bumper. In each case we were not in any way impeding their way on the road. Two of them told us to [censored] ourselves (learning from Cheney perhaps) and all four gave us the finger. We concluded that these yahoos assumed that if you're on a bicycle, you must be for Kerry. In our case this is true. However, if Kerry wins, it will be interesting to see how the bozos act. As a non-cycling aside, in Suffield, CT they have caught a Bush supporter ripping up Kerry lawn signs an burning them. They did it to a friend of ours and he got the guy on the second time on video. -- How strange when an illusion dies, it's as though you've lost a child.--Judy Garland

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B. Lafferty
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31 October 2004, 21:00 UTC #1

My cycling buddy and I did a ride today during which were we harassed (if
that's the word) by four pickup trucks with Bush/Cheney stickers on the rear
windows or bumper. In each case we were not in any way impeding their way
on the road. Two of them told us to [censored] ourselves (learning from Cheney
perhaps) and all four gave us the finger.
We concluded that these yahoos assumed that if you're on a bicycle, you must
be for Kerry. In our case this is true. However, if Kerry wins, it will be
interesting to see how the bozos act.
As a non-cycling aside, in Suffield, CT they have caught a Bush supporter
ripping up Kerry lawn signs an burning them. They did it to a friend of ours
and he got the guy on the second time on video.
--
How strange when an illusion dies, it's as though you've lost a child.--Judy
Garland

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TritonRider
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31 October 2004, 21:22 UTC #2

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From: "B. Lafferty" [email hidden]
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My cycling buddy and I did a ride today during which were we harassed (if
that's the word) by four pickup trucks with Bush/Cheney stickers on the rear
windows or bumper.
It wasn't me, and I definitely don't have a W04 sticker. More likely Bart
Simpson 04
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However, if Kerry wins, it will be
interesting to see how the bozos act.
Same [censored] different year.
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As a non-cycling aside, in Suffield, CT they have caught a Bush supporter
ripping up Kerry lawn signs an burning them. They did it to a friend of ours
and he got the guy on the second time on video.
Where the hell was your friend while the Kerry types were, and are spray
painting all the traffic signs, buildings and bridges with anti-Bush [censored]?
Bill C

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Danny Callen
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31 October 2004, 21:32 UTC #3

"B. Lafferty" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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My cycling buddy and I did a ride today during which were we harassed (if
that's the word) by four pickup trucks with Bush/Cheney stickers on the

rear
Quoted message said:
windows or bumper. In each case we were not in any way impeding their way
on the road. Two of them told us to [censored] ourselves (learning from Cheney
perhaps) and all four gave us the finger.
We concluded that these yahoos assumed that if you're on a bicycle, you

must
Quoted message said:
be for Kerry. In our case this is true. However, if Kerry wins, it will

be
Quoted message said:
interesting to see how the bozos act.
As a non-cycling aside, in Suffield, CT they have caught a Bush supporter
ripping up Kerry lawn signs an burning them. They did it to a friend of

ours
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and he got the guy on the second time on video.
--
How strange when an illusion dies, it's as though you've lost a

child.--Judy
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Garland
Ok, I admit it, it was ME! I was just jealous that you guys were out
training and I had to go to soccer games all weekend! AARGHHH!!! ok, just
kiddiung, but there are idiots on both sides..makes no difference..
Danny Callen

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Sierraman
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31 October 2004, 21:56 UTC #4

"B. Lafferty" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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My cycling buddy and I did a ride today during which were we harassed (if
that's the word) by four pickup trucks with Bush/Cheney stickers on the

rear
Quoted message said:
windows or bumper. In each case we were not in any way impeding their way
on the road. Two of them told us to [censored] ourselves (learning from Cheney
perhaps) and all four gave us the finger.
Did you finger him back? I used to do that a lot when I wanted to clean
their clocks. IIRC, Last time I fingered a guy for cutting me off nearly
causing a wreck, he pulled over and got out of his car and waited for me.
Being a little rusty and didn't want to explain it in court so I just, LOL,
and moved on.
Passions run deep this election. There are 12 million people that are either
out of work, looking for work or have given up looking for work. I read an
article where an IT worker, a female, did over 1200 interviews and then she
just gave up looking for work. That's impressive to do that much footwork
and still fail. Not that the failing was impressive, that is.

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Tim Lines
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31 October 2004, 22:05 UTC #5

Danny Callen said:
"B. Lafferty" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:
My cycling buddy and I did a ride today during which were we harassed (if
that's the word) by four pickup trucks with Bush/Cheney stickers on the
rear
Quoted message said:
windows or bumper. In each case we were not in any way impeding their way
on the road. Two of them told us to [censored] ourselves (learning from Cheney
perhaps) and all four gave us the finger.
We concluded that these yahoos assumed that if you're on a bicycle, you
must
Quoted message said:
be for Kerry. In our case this is true. However, if Kerry wins, it will
be
Quoted message said:
interesting to see how the bozos act.
As a non-cycling aside, in Suffield, CT they have caught a Bush supporter
ripping up Kerry lawn signs an burning them. They did it to a friend of
ours
Quoted message said:
and he got the guy on the second time on video.
--
How strange when an illusion dies, it's as though you've lost a
child.--Judy
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Garland
Ok, I admit it, it was ME! I was just jealous that you guys were out
training and I had to go to soccer games all weekend! AARGHHH!!! ok, just
kiddiung, but there are idiots on both sides..makes no difference..
No, not on my side. I'm calm and rational about all this. It's those
people who disagree with me that keep getting so emotional they can't
see reality. Just a bunch of [censored], HATE FILLED MORONS, it's that
simple! For the good of the country, we ought to KILL THEM, KILL THEM
ALL, I TELL YOU. But the ACLU wont let us.
There's got to be some way to get those angry, hate-mongering cretins
who disagree with me to calm down and be reasonable, like me. Drugs maybe?
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B. Lafferty
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31 October 2004, 22:07 UTC #6

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"B. Lafferty" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:
My cycling buddy and I did a ride today during which were we harassed (if
that's the word) by four pickup trucks with Bush/Cheney stickers on the

rear
Quoted message said:
windows or bumper. In each case we were not in any way impeding their
way
on the road. Two of them told us to [censored] ourselves (learning from Cheney
perhaps) and all four gave us the finger.
Did you finger him back? I used to do that a lot when I wanted to clean
their clocks. IIRC, Last time I fingered a guy for cutting me off nearly
causing a wreck, he pulled over and got out of his car and waited for me.
Being a little rusty and didn't want to explain it in court so I just,
LOL,
and moved on.
My standard response to to simply wave at the person and smile. It tends to
[censored] them off and I can't be accused of inciting them.
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Passions run deep this election. There are 12 million people that are
either
out of work, looking for work or have given up looking for work. I read an
article where an IT worker, a female, did over 1200 interviews and then
she
just gave up looking for work. That's impressive to do that much footwork
and still fail. Not that the failing was impressive, that is.
Passions are running deep for sure. It may be time to bite the bullet and
buy that short barrel, 12 gauge pump action.....

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B. Lafferty
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31 October 2004, 22:10 UTC #7

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Quoted message said:
From: "B. Lafferty" [email hidden]
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My cycling buddy and I did a ride today during which were we harassed (if
that's the word) by four pickup trucks with Bush/Cheney stickers on the
rear
windows or bumper.
It wasn't me, and I definitely don't have a W04 sticker. More likely Bart
Simpson 04
Quoted message said:
However, if Kerry wins, it will be
interesting to see how the bozos act.
Same [censored] different year.
Yup.
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As a non-cycling aside, in Suffield, CT they have caught a Bush supporter
ripping up Kerry lawn signs an burning them. They did it to a friend of
ours
and he got the guy on the second time on video.
Where the hell was your friend while the Kerry types were, and are spray
painting all the traffic signs, buildings and bridges with anti-Bush [censored]?
Bill C
I hadn't heard of that. That's vandalism for certain. But what happened to
my friend in CT was criminal trespass of a dwelling, theft and criminal
mischief, for starters. Both sides are wrong.

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B. Lafferty
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31 October 2004, 22:13 UTC #8

"Tim Lines" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Danny Callen wrote:
No, not on my side. I'm calm and rational about all this. It's those
people who disagree with me that keep getting so emotional they can't see
reality. Just a bunch of [censored], HATE FILLED MORONS, it's that simple!
For the good of the country, we ought to KILL THEM, KILL THEM ALL, I TELL
YOU. But the ACLU wont let us.
The ACLU will not involve itself unless there is a First Amendment free
expression issue. Just commit the acts quietly without any symbolic speech
and you should have no problem.

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TritonRider
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31 October 2004, 22:14 UTC #9

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I hadn't heard of that. That's vandalism for certain. But what happened to
my friend in CT was criminal trespass of a dwelling, theft and criminal
mischief, for starters. Both sides are wrong.
Yep. You know what NoHo's is like are you surprised?
Bill C

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B. Lafferty
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31 October 2004, 22:15 UTC #10

"TritonRider" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:
From: "B. Lafferty" [email hidden]
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I hadn't heard of that. That's vandalism for certain. But what happened
to
my friend in CT was criminal trespass of a dwelling, theft and criminal
mischief, for starters. Both sides are wrong.
Yep. You know what NoHo's is like are you surprised?
Bill C
Are you sure it wasn't some students from North Adams? ;-)

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Steven Bornfeld
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31 October 2004, 22:23 UTC #11

B. Lafferty said:
My cycling buddy and I did a ride today during which were we harassed (if
that's the word) by four pickup trucks with Bush/Cheney stickers on the rear
windows or bumper. In each case we were not in any way impeding their way
on the road. Two of them told us to [censored] ourselves (learning from Cheney
perhaps) and all four gave us the finger.
We concluded that these yahoos assumed that if you're on a bicycle, you must
be for Kerry. In our case this is true. However, if Kerry wins, it will be
interesting to see how the bozos act.
As a non-cycling aside, in Suffield, CT they have caught a Bush supporter
ripping up Kerry lawn signs an burning them. They did it to a friend of ours
and he got the guy on the second time on video.
Oh, my! In Connecticut? What would they do to a Kerry sign in Texas?
Steve

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Tim Mullin
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31 October 2004, 22:30 UTC #12

"B. Lafferty" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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pickup trucks with Bush/Cheney stickers
Not that it has anything to do with your original post (but this is rbr, so
that really doesn't matter), but have you ever noticed that flag on the
Bush/Cheney stickers, signs, literature and all? It's only half the flag (the
top), and thirty stars. Clearly, some people are being left out. Wanna guess
who?

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k.j.papai
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31 October 2004, 22:34 UTC #13

"B. Lafferty" <[email protected]...
Quoted message said:
My cycling buddy and I did a ride today during which were we harassed (if
that's the word) by four pickup trucks with Bush/Cheney stickers on the
rear windows or bumper. In each case we were not in any way impeding
their way on the road. Two of them told us to [censored] ourselves (learning
from Cheney perhaps) and all four gave us the finger.
Generally thoug, especially in the Bay Area, cyclists who race are more
conservative then the general populace.
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We concluded that these yahoos assumed that if you're on a bicycle, you
must be for Kerry. In our case this is true. However, if Kerry wins, it
will be interesting to see how the bozos act.
As a non-cycling aside, in Suffield, CT they have caught a Bush supporter
ripping up Kerry lawn signs an burning them. They did it to a friend of
ours and he got the guy on the second time on video.
Vice-versa around here -- Bush supports are afraid to display bumper
stickers because auto vandals are rampant here, according to the news, of
keying Bush supporters' vehicles.
Measure B is on the Marin County ballot -- supposedly part of the sales tax
increase is fo more "bike lanes" (means more lanes for tots to school) but
95% of the money will go to gas guzzlers so I hope it gets defeated.
When I was in 1st grade there was no such things as bike lanes and I rode my
bike 2 miles to school.
-Ken

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RWM
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31 October 2004, 23:09 UTC #14

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When I was in 1st grade there was no such things as bike lanes and I rode
my bike 2 miles to school.
Uphill both ways in snowstorms and 105 degree heat.

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TritonRider
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31 October 2004, 23:31 UTC #15

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That's bad. I'm curious to read some of those stories -- where did
you see them?
Here in Northampton it's not news anymore. If you are pro Bush you'd best have
your insurance paid up. It's ridiculous too because Bush has no chance in hell
of winning more than 30% in this county.
Bill C

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John Forrest Tomlinson
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31 October 2004, 23:37 UTC #16

k.j.papai said:
Vice-versa around here -- Bush supports are afraid to display bumper
stickers because auto vandals are rampant here, according to the news, of
keying Bush supporters' vehicles.
That's bad. I'm curious to read some of those stories -- where did
you see them?
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Measure B is on the Marin County ballot -- supposedly part of the sales tax
increase is fo more "bike lanes" (means more lanes for tots to school) but
95% of the money will go to gas guzzlers so I hope it gets defeated.
When I was in 1st grade there was no such things as bike lanes and I rode my
bike 2 miles to school.
Yeah, there's a big problem with the US roads in general.
JT
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Tim Lines
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1 November 2004, 02:42 UTC #17

B. Lafferty said:
"Tim Lines" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Danny Callen wrote:
No, not on my side. I'm calm and rational about all this. It's those
people who disagree with me that keep getting so emotional they can't see
reality. Just a bunch of [censored], HATE FILLED MORONS, it's that simple!
For the good of the country, we ought to KILL THEM, KILL THEM ALL, I TELL
YOU. But the ACLU wont let us.
The ACLU will not involve itself unless there is a First Amendment free
expression issue. Just commit the acts quietly without any symbolic speech
and you should have no problem.

Right. I better not take their guns away before I kill them either.
That'll keep the NRA satisfied.
Oh, and I forgot to say: Bwa-HA-ha BWA-ha-ha BWA-HA-HA-HA-HAAAAaaaa!
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Sonarrat
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1 November 2004, 03:27 UTC #18

k.j.papai said:
"B. Lafferty" <[email protected]...
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My cycling buddy and I did a ride today during which were we harassed (if
that's the word) by four pickup trucks with Bush/Cheney stickers on the
rear windows or bumper. In each case we were not in any way impeding
their way on the road. Two of them told us to [censored] ourselves (learning
from Cheney perhaps) and all four gave us the finger.
Generally thoug, especially in the Bay Area, cyclists who race are more
conservative then the general populace.
So are the suburbanites in general. It's the urban types, the ones
who live in SJ, 'Frisco, or Los Angeles, the various minorities, and
the pot-smokers in Santa Cruz who lean predominantly liberal...
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Quoted message said:
We concluded that these yahoos assumed that if you're on a bicycle, you
must be for Kerry. In our case this is true. However, if Kerry wins, it
will be interesting to see how the bozos act.
As a non-cycling aside, in Suffield, CT they have caught a Bush supporter
ripping up Kerry lawn signs an burning them. They did it to a friend of
ours and he got the guy on the second time on video.
Vice-versa around here -- Bush supports are afraid to display bumper
stickers because auto vandals are rampant here, according to the news, of
keying Bush supporters' vehicles.
Yep, and worse. I've seen bumper stickers spray painted over...
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Measure B is on the Marin County ballot -- supposedly part of the sales tax
increase is fo more "bike lanes" (means more lanes for tots to school) but
95% of the money will go to gas guzzlers so I hope it gets defeated.
When I was in 1st grade there was no such things as bike lanes and I rode my
bike 2 miles to school.
-Ken
There aren't even sidewalks where I live. It's not like there's
anywhere to walk to within about 3 miles, but still...
-Jeffrey.

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Danny Callen
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1 November 2004, 12:49 UTC #19

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Danny Callen wrote:
No, not on my side. I'm calm and rational about all this. It's those
people who disagree with me that keep getting so emotional they can't

see
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reality. Just a bunch of [censored], HATE FILLED MORONS, it's that simple!
For the good of the country, we ought to KILL THEM, KILL THEM ALL, I

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YOU. But the ACLU wont let us.
The ACLU will not involve itself unless there is a First Amendment free
expression issue. Just commit the acts quietly without any symbolic

speech
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and you should have no problem.

Right. I better not take their guns away before I kill them either.
That'll keep the NRA satisfied.
Oh, and I forgot to say: Bwa-HA-ha BWA-ha-ha BWA-HA-HA-HA-HAAAAaaaa!

Hey watch the "snipping" there Tim, your post makes it look like those were
my comments..
Danny Callen

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Tim Lines
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1 November 2004, 15:07 UTC #20

Danny Callen said:
Hey watch the "snipping" there Tim, your post makes it look like those were
my comments..
Sorry 'bout that. Just for the record, I'm the one going "postal for
politics" in the previous thread. Danny is being calm and reasonable.
Hopefully there will be a clear winner in tomorrow's election and I can
go back to being simply "cuckoo for cocoa puffs".
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