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Snake Alchemist

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163. Absofreakinlutely. nt

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Woman offers sex for two double cheeseburgers, deputies say [View all] Tony_FLADEM Apr 2012 OP

Hunter Thompson predicted this..... RagAss Apr 2012 #1

Mentally ill, no doubt. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #2

Actually, my first guess would probably be "drunk." TheWraith Apr 2012 #5

I'm going to go with "hungry." sudopod Apr 2012 #57

Maybe just very hungry. emilyg Apr 2012 #29

Sad trof Apr 2012 #37

Very sad Typical NYC Lib Apr 2012 #48

Yes indeed, but what's wrong with saying, $250.00 and I get to eat first? nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #47

what's wrong?!? Well for starters that's about $200 too high of a price... OneTenthofOnePercent Apr 2012 #75

If it were me, I'd ask for $250,000. Just sayin'. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #129

What exactly are you "sayin'" maundy thursday Apr 2012 #210

and it matters to you why? Javaman Apr 2012 #226

No. I think it's very unlikely that this is the result of just being very hungry. JVS Apr 2012 #52

Unlikely. Certainly she was hungry but she was also somehow impaired cali Apr 2012 #252

We prefer "empowered sex worker". PassingFair Apr 2012 #94

Nope. I put her down as starving. vaberella Apr 2012 #153

Probably. Starving to the point at which her brain isn't functioning properly nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #194

Apparently she's not in the sex work biz for the fame and glory MrScorpio Apr 2012 #3

I agree Mr. S. XanaDUer Apr 2012 #6

Correct. mmonk Apr 2012 #30

entrapment - invited the woman into his car knowing what he would get nt msongs Apr 2012 #4

No. Entrapment is only if a law enforcement officer entices you to commit a crime. TheWraith Apr 2012 #27

To expand JonLP24 Apr 2012 #115

Hopefully she was able to eat the burgers before being arrested. aikoaiko Apr 2012 #7

The article says it is unknown if she got to eat them siligut Apr 2012 #19

He didn't tell her he had a whopper... ? n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2012 #8

DUzy! Even my wife smiled... PCIntern Apr 2012 #67

migth of been a decent human if he just bought her a couple hamburgers cause she was hungry...... seabeyond Apr 2012 #9

But then he wouldn't have ohheckyeah Apr 2012 #35

We've heard plenty of similar stories, about teen girls, in my country... DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #10

Good thing they never heard about all the ones giving sex away for free... n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2012 #13

They are good burgers. Why not get fries and a shake though? Meth is my guess. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #11

Sad however you look at it davidthegnome Apr 2012 #12

No no no, redqueen Apr 2012 #14

Or she's a meth head who finally got hungry... snooper2 Apr 2012 #22

Wow. redqueen Apr 2012 #26

Ugh what? I related a true story that happened last Thursday Afternoon snooper2 Apr 2012 #32

The WOW might be because zappaman Apr 2012 #93

I was busy playing one-pocket. snooper2 Apr 2012 #128

I bet you were. Son of Gob Apr 2012 #139

I hear you. sudopod Apr 2012 #135

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Let's focus on the US... sudopod Apr 2012 #155

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Oh good, more misplaced sarcasm and self-built strawmen to show off your self-righteousness. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #24

Everyone was having a perfectly good time making whopper jokes. sudopod Apr 2012 #136

I believe you're conflating LanternWaste Apr 2012 #182

what LanternWaste said.... Scout Apr 2012 #212

What do preemptive attacks on non-existing points of view have to do with feminism? DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #223

I agree LanternWaste and Scout said. sudopod Apr 2012 #265

I still think they should go after the johns. moriah Apr 2012 #73

That IS strange, because it would not solve any problem. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #90

What you're describing redqueen Apr 2012 #123

I think both or none is the only fair solution, and I have a strong preference for none. stevenleser Apr 2012 #247

My only question is what if she refused to go? Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #17

It would have been less costly to taxpayers to help her Turbineguy Apr 2012 #23

Reminds me of Les Miserables! sabrina 1 Apr 2012 #43

Rounding up stray dogs would be more useful Major Nikon Apr 2012 #148

Prostitution should be legalized. Beacool Apr 2012 #213

There's a "pink slime" joke in here somewhere jberryhill Apr 2012 #15

This has what the War on Poverty has devolved to. bluedigger Apr 2012 #16

Who says she was poor? My guess is meth addict. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #18

Yeah, a rich meth addict. redqueen Apr 2012 #20

Are they meth addicts because they are poor or poor because they are meth addicts. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #21

Yeah, redqueen Apr 2012 #25

I'm just waiting for the usual brigade to show up who say things like "consenting adults" and Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #28

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Dworkin-MacKinnon Feminist Paradise?! KamaAina Apr 2012 #42

The feminist paradise, where prostitution is concerned redqueen Apr 2012 #45

I'm sure prostitutes there enjoy not having access to police and health clinics for protection... DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #56

You obviously know nothing redqueen Apr 2012 #58

I know that it is backward. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #62

+1 LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #65

It involves sex! And men like it! That's what makes it evil, don't ya see?! DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #92

I know, I know... LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #95

"My" workers? LOL DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #101

Ouch ProudToBeBlueInRhody Apr 2012 #137

Did I say France was a Nordic country? redqueen Apr 2012 #141

Gee, I thought you would be interested in the dealings with prostitution elsewhere... DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #159

You really should consider trying to redqueen Apr 2012 #188

If you don't read my posts, then don't bother replying. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #205

LOL redqueen Apr 2012 #208

So now "Not my opinion" = "Misinformation"? DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #219

Youre entitled to your opinion, not your own facts. redqueen Apr 2012 #225

You even admitted yourself you didn't even read my posts before replying. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #230

+100 n/t zappaman Apr 2012 #233

I said I didnt read ALL of it. redqueen Apr 2012 #237

Oh, so you are basing your Pavlovian reactions on HALF the information you would need? DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #240

She doesn't read your posts because that part..... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Apr 2012 #231

I appreciate the "book(s)" you are writing on this. JNelson6563 Apr 2012 #209

Thank you. I think it's important to bring nuance to the often black-and-white discussions. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #229

I also know nothing about it. Jim Lane Apr 2012 #110

Try here redqueen Apr 2012 #189

Thanks, interesting link, but it doesn't go into much detail. Jim Lane Apr 2012 #217

Its been in practice for years. redqueen Apr 2012 #228

I don't think France has adopted such a stance yet muriel_volestrangler Apr 2012 #276

A resolution, yes... redqueen Apr 2012 #277

Exactly. Its hard to imagine that kind of thing (criminalizing only one side) would hold up here stevenleser Apr 2012 #248

Post 239 Downthread LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #274

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I don't think it is, either KamaAina Apr 2012 #53

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"Preemptive", that's the word I was looking for! Thanks! DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #88

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I consider that a threat, douche.` DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2012 #96

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What color is your car? Pearl white? n/t zappaman Apr 2012 #99

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Why do you have a car? zappaman Apr 2012 #117

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Wonderful, isn't it? LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #64

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I was on my way back to delete that post LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #76

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I think that woman's life was in dire need of an intervention and the police have provided one. JVS Apr 2012 #69

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... redqueen Apr 2012 #41

It should be legal. sabrina 1 Apr 2012 #44

More often than not, one adult is under duress to consent. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #46

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Don't we often argue that there is an economic military draft in this country? nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #59

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I would think the solution is to make the military unnecessary or less necessary. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #74

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Odd how your answer seems to be the answer the patriarchy loves. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #80

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Easy to find. Just ask who loves to think some women just "gotta have it" Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #83

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Given his current track record anything is possible. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #105

I've seen girls in brothels who'd rather do that than work at McD's. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #103

The great majority of strippers and prostitutes come from a history of abuse. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #106

So that renders them incapable of making any decision for themselves for the rest of their lives? DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #111

Until they are offered any type of therapy? Yes. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #161

Wow. I'm glad we don't live under your dictatorship! DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #166

I know many men are against these women getting therapy. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #169

I'm against women being FORCED to do things they don't want to do. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #172

Damaged women feed the industry. Sorry that bothers you. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #173

Lots of women make their own well-informed choices. Sorry that doesn't serve your agenda. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #175

I'm sorry the realization that abused women feed the image has bothered you so much. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #184

I'm sorry that you don't bother about womens' freedoms at all, just your own superiority. nt DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #198

Freedom to pleasure men. Works out well for you. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #258

Freedom to do with her own body what she damn well pleases. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #263

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They are already criminalized LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #114

My older relatives told me that during the depression there were brothels in our town (pop. 25K). HiPointDem Apr 2012 #149

But every job has an economic incentive. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #158

Dunno about men, but it's my opinion that the majority of women working as prostitutes would HiPointDem Apr 2012 #176

But you never think certain kind of women *want* to think most prostitutes are victims? DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #178

I'm talking about pure physiology. After awhile, it hurts, no matter how much lube you use. And HiPointDem Apr 2012 #179

They may gag at some men, but like others. Not everything has to be black-and-white. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #180

"Women should, blah blah". Most prostitutes don't set their own rules and times. Most didn't HiPointDem Apr 2012 #181

20 blow jobs a night with strangers..... seabeyond Apr 2012 #187

The 'moron' from the documentary with the college degree, obviously. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #236

this is why i dont even answer your posts. 20 bjs a night, really, she just likes sex seabeyond Apr 2012 #253

You called her a moron and now you're back-peddling from it. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #259

You called her... you would be wrong. and that is only the beginning of your wrong. nt seabeyond Apr 2012 #261

I thought you weren't going to bother with me? DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #262

Again, you're confusing opinions and assumptions with facts and data. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #201

two hamburgers *and $40* LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #97

For that she can buy 2 really good hamburgers. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #107

For that PLUS two cheeseburgers LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #127

Would much rather just involuntary commitment for evaluation and treatment, but that is nearly Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #165

Wow, how anti-choice of you. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #167

Sorry I want treatment of people instead of jail. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #168

False dichotomy. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #170

Enjoy legs and eggs today. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #171

Thanks, and have a nice day! And don't you forget to lecture and belittle an adult woman today! DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #174

Once again, I'm sorry the realization that abused women feed the industry has bothered you so much. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #185

Again, I'm glad you're not the dictator who gets to decide over other womens' capability... DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #199

It's amazing about how your of women's rights and pleasuring men seem to intermingle. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #257

Why don't you read my post #229 instead of making wild accusations? DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #260

and your evidence that she is mentally ill would be...? LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #190

I think she may be a meth addict. Admittedly, just an assumption at this point. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #196

Possible LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #256

Which one? If it is legal, it becomes a business and like any other business. sabrina 1 Apr 2012 #55

Depends on what "this woman" is. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #60

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Sure. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #82

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The exact opposite. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #108

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Absofreakinlutely. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #163

I have no idea what her problems are but I think you are wrong. She asked for food, that says sabrina 1 Apr 2012 #124

Meth addicts tend to have a strange sense of exhange rates. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #164

It should be legal. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #54

Waiting for you to post something not from the right wing playbook Kingofalldems Apr 2012 #63

Yes being against prostituion is so RW. ROFL. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #72

Denying women the right to work.. Upton Apr 2012 #91

ROFL. You've obviously never worked counseling any of these girls. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #104

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In my mind I was thinking of women 17-24. Not exactly girls, but I tend to call 18 year old men Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #186

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I don't think the "usual brigade" advocates streetwalking.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Apr 2012 #134

Because meth addicts just enjoy trading sex for fast food, right? bluedigger Apr 2012 #31

Meth addicts exchange rates tend to be a little off. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #34

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You're a riot. :/ nt sudopod Apr 2012 #131

Randy Bobandy! JVS Apr 2012 #36

LOL! redqueen Apr 2012 #39

I thought he went by Smokey when he was whoring for cheeseburgers.... TheMightyFavog Apr 2012 #130

"I need a storebought cheeseburger Mr. Lahey" Erose999 Apr 2012 #191

she would have held out for fries and a drink too bart95 Apr 2012 #40

Hope she got extra pickles KamaAina Apr 2012 #49

McDOnald's to offer "Round the World" Value Meal....nt Evasporque Apr 2012 #183

FLORIDA!!! slampoet Apr 2012 #61

There's a LOLCAT Joke in here somewhere AnnieBW Apr 2012 #84

All joking aside This poor woman is probably starved. 2 double cheeseburgers off the dollar menu Justice wanted Apr 2012 #85

2 cheeseburgers *and $40* LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #98

still $40 bucks. That can buy a lot of dollar menu items, Justice wanted Apr 2012 #100

That is so sad. Cleita Apr 2012 #102

Mugshot adds no clue flvegan Apr 2012 #109

Meth users seem to lose their teeth. Could that be why she's grinning Cleita Apr 2012 #118

No idea. flvegan Apr 2012 #120

Well, I have one living up the hill from me. Cleita Apr 2012 #125

Glad police are spending time getting criminals like this off the street. Puregonzo1188 Apr 2012 #122

It's very sad Catherine Vincent Apr 2012 #126

Sorry, Catherine, I mean to reply to the OP. nt sudopod Apr 2012 #132

This thread is just chock full of everything that is wrong with this country. sudopod Apr 2012 #133

Liberals suddenly turn libertarian redqueen Apr 2012 #138

It's like you said above: we should be striving for a society sudopod Apr 2012 #142

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What, you're Dr. House now? nt sudopod Apr 2012 #157

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I don't find it amusing at all LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #140

Anti-sex-buying does not mean anti-sex. redqueen Apr 2012 #143

ok, I'll bite LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #145

Sex that's not the expression of a commodity relationship. HiPointDem Apr 2012 #150

What are you sudopod Apr 2012 #156

I do not see any of you LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #192

Seems like it would be obvious. redqueen Apr 2012 #193

That darn Patriarchy! DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #238

"Hey Hey, Ho Ho, This Penis Party's Got To Go!" Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #273

Also, I guess you somehow managed to miss this, redqueen Apr 2012 #144

the Nordic prostitutes think otherwise LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #146

Once again, my concern is for the exploited, abused, addicted, trafficked women and children. redqueen Apr 2012 #195

States like Nevada, where the the trafficking rate in legal brothels is zero? LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #200

Youre seriously throwing out the fact that traffickers dont operate out of legal brothels redqueen Apr 2012 #203

Yes, it IS meaningful. ZERO trafficking IS MEANINGFUL. LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #207

Oh my God. You are aware that there are other places where traffickers would operate, redqueen Apr 2012 #211

Yes, there are other places they operate LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #218

So what if its illegal? It still gets worse where prostitution is sanctioned. redqueen Apr 2012 #221

Worse like in Germany, where trafficking went down? LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #234

She obviously looks down on sex workers. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #246

It's mostly f'n boring, truth be told LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #254

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I have a file full of those LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #250

So, how are those sex workers going to survive when no man dares to pay them anymore? DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #162

Spoken like a defender of sweatshops. redqueen Apr 2012 #197

So you don't have an answer to the robbing of the livelihood of women who chose to be prostitutes? DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #204

Ive answered t many times redqueen Apr 2012 #206

No, you didn't, you just used a personal attack where you could've used arguments. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #220

What personal attack? redqueen Apr 2012 #224

You advocate taking away their livelihood because you don't agree with their choice. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #232

Ooh! Ooh! I have some! LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #239

All those media outlets must be under the control of The Patriarchy! DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #241

Good stuff, but I have to say the 'target John's only' approach is an obvious failure... stevenleser Apr 2012 #278

Sweden, apparently LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #279

Assimilate, or die. LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #202

Only the.most dedicated capitalist would conflate redqueen Apr 2012 #216

My, we are having fun with the talking points today! LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #227

What on earth gives you the idea.that I dont know that underground prostitutes die? redqueen Apr 2012 #235

Aaawww, you must feel very bummed, having to waste all your precious time on facts and reality. nt DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #242

Your own words in the post above gave me that idea LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #244

LOL redqueen Apr 2012 #249

Thank you for the links zappaman Apr 2012 #251

You're most welcome! LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #255

I haven't been here very long, but I have seen enough of the same names Egalitarian Thug Apr 2012 #147

A joke is just a joke. Lighten up. DutchLiberal Apr 2012 #160

"A joke is just a joke. Lighten up. " sudopod Apr 2012 #264

I feel sorry for her. KitSileya Apr 2012 #154

There was a time when they wouldn't have been able to. HiPointDem Apr 2012 #177

That's the whole point of releasing the name.. Fumesucker Apr 2012 #214

When I was much younger, I knew somebody who was rumored to have done something similar RZM Apr 2012 #215

may be she was hungry? Rosa Luxemburg Apr 2012 #222

Doesn't she know how unhealthy McDonald's burgers are? Freddie Stubbs Apr 2012 #245

Maybe she was horny and hungry? BiggJawn Apr 2012 #269

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If the cop were any kind of .. sendero Apr 2012 #271

+1 nt sudopod Apr 2012 #272