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Beachnutt

(7,332 posts)
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 04:31 PM Sep 2022

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It might be called entrapment but I would let the court decide. LakeArenal Sep 2022 #1
Would the magaloon be arrested for vandalizing Beachnutt Sep 2022 #2
In Texas? rubbersole Sep 2022 #4
Even if they were convicted, Mr.Bill Sep 2022 #6
Haha. Sadly. LakeArenal Sep 2022 #8
I like that word, magaloon! Nt raccoon Sep 2022 #3
Sounds like a plan. Joinfortmill Sep 2022 #5
I could also put a BIG BIDEN HARRIS Flag in the back too, Beachnutt Sep 2022 #7
Are you really that bored? Treefrog Sep 2022 #9
To what end? WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2022 #10
Just be careful! Laffy Kat Sep 2022 #11
If I do this I won't confront them Beachnutt Sep 2022 #12
Good. I wonder if they'll want you to press charges, though? Laffy Kat Sep 2022 #13
I would prefer to just have a non-vandalized truck, but you do you. dameatball Sep 2022 #14
Actually its an old pickup that I seldom drive Beachnutt Sep 2022 #17
Why? You're actually going to take the time to drive the truck there, then go back and get your car. BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #19
You're right, maybe I should go to the lake Beachnutt Sep 2022 #20
Whatever floats your boat, I reckon. BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #23
Do it, then give a copy of the video to the local news. Meadowoak Sep 2022 #15
Ask to prosecutor for vandalism charge as well JT45242 Sep 2022 #16
Claim you just exited the store, saw people vandalizing your truck, and grabbed your phone. 11 Bravo Sep 2022 #18
All of that ForgedCrank Sep 2022 #21
Can I park it in front of my friends house Beachnutt Sep 2022 #22
It is OK to trap a magaloon ... sanatanadharma Sep 2022 #24
None of this is advisable Meowmee Sep 2022 #25
So in red texas it's not advisable to support Beachnutt Sep 2022 #26
No Meowmee Sep 2022 #27
I agree with that Beachnutt Sep 2022 #28
Lol Meowmee Sep 2022 #29
The police use bait cars to "entrap" car thieves Beachnutt Sep 2022 #32
I understand how you feel blogslug Sep 2022 #30
please don't........ Takket Sep 2022 #31

LakeArenal

(28,835 posts)
1. It might be called entrapment but I would let the court decide.
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 04:33 PM
Sep 2022

Beachnutt

(7,332 posts)
2. Would the magaloon be arrested for vandalizing
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 04:39 PM
Sep 2022

or would they be ticketed ?

rubbersole

(6,721 posts)
4. In Texas?
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 04:42 PM
Sep 2022

Probably be given the key to the city. Or meth.

Mr.Bill

(24,312 posts)
6. Even if they were convicted,
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 04:46 PM
Sep 2022

meet your next Congressman.

LakeArenal

(28,835 posts)
8. Haha. Sadly.
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 04:52 PM
Sep 2022

raccoon

(31,118 posts)
3. I like that word, magaloon! Nt
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 04:42 PM
Sep 2022

Joinfortmill

(14,448 posts)
5. Sounds like a plan.
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 04:43 PM
Sep 2022

Beachnutt

(7,332 posts)
7. I could also put a BIG BIDEN HARRIS Flag in the back too,
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 04:46 PM
Sep 2022

that would make it irresistable to a magaloon..

 

Treefrog

(4,170 posts)
9. Are you really that bored?
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 05:11 PM
Sep 2022

WhiskeyGrinder

(22,393 posts)
10. To what end?
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 05:14 PM
Sep 2022

Laffy Kat

(16,386 posts)
11. Just be careful!
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 05:14 PM
Sep 2022

A couple of years ago, I got run off the road by a magaloon truck. I suspect they took offense at my Biden/Harris and/or Equality bumper stickers. It was one of those trucks with a big-ass American flag hoisted up in the truck bed. I saw them coming in my rearview mirror and I knew what they were going to do, so I was braced for it. I wish I had taken a photo of their license plate, but it was over so fast I didn't get the chance. I know they were not from my little town because I didn't recognize the truck.

Beachnutt

(7,332 posts)
12. If I do this I won't confront them
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 05:18 PM
Sep 2022

I'll just be sure I get good clear video evidence and then let the police and the court confront.

Laffy Kat

(16,386 posts)
13. Good. I wonder if they'll want you to press charges, though?
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 05:20 PM
Sep 2022

Not sure how that works.

dameatball

(7,399 posts)
14. I would prefer to just have a non-vandalized truck, but you do you.
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 05:33 PM
Sep 2022

Beachnutt

(7,332 posts)
17. Actually its an old pickup that I seldom drive
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 05:44 PM
Sep 2022

and has 280,000 miles on it so if it's vandalized and repaired by a magaloon after he pays his fine for vandalizing, it's worth it to me. I have 3 other vehicles.

 

BlackSkimmer

(51,308 posts)
19. Why? You're actually going to take the time to drive the truck there, then go back and get your car.
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 06:09 PM
Sep 2022

Then sit in a broiling hot parking lot hoping someone causes damage to it?

Then spend the hours doing court paperwork, explaining to cops why you were filming your old beater with political signs, then spend time in court….and this is assuming you don’t spend all day watching people ignore your “trap.”

What in the world is this in aid of? Damn, you must have a helluva lot of time on your hands.

Beachnutt

(7,332 posts)
20. You're right, maybe I should go to the lake
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 06:23 PM
Sep 2022

in deep red texas and park my old truck close to a tree and post my game camera so that my old Biden loving truck is in full view of the game camera and head down to the lake and do some fishing...
I am entitled to have Biden signs and stickers on my old truck without being vandalized am I not ?

 

BlackSkimmer

(51,308 posts)
23. Whatever floats your boat, I reckon.
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 06:39 PM
Sep 2022

You’re certainly spending a lot of time thinking about it.

Meadowoak

(5,556 posts)
15. Do it, then give a copy of the video to the local news.
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 05:35 PM
Sep 2022

JT45242

(2,285 posts)
16. Ask to prosecutor for vandalism charge as well
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 05:42 PM
Sep 2022

11 Bravo

(23,926 posts)
18. Claim you just exited the store, saw people vandalizing your truck, and grabbed your phone.
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 05:55 PM
Sep 2022

Not even the most fucked-up MAGAT judge in all of Texas could get away with calling that entrapment.

ForgedCrank

(1,782 posts)
21. All of that
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 06:23 PM
Sep 2022

and then lying to a judge?
All of this is ill advised behavior.
Any video taken would also surely be ruined by all of the clapping from other patrons in the background though.

Beachnutt

(7,332 posts)
22. Can I park it in front of my friends house
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 06:37 PM
Sep 2022

on the street where it's legally parked and leave my Biden stickers and GO JOE on the back windshield and face my game camera from the bush out front so that it records activities around my old truck ?
I am entitled to display my support for our President on my vehicle without fear of being vandalized am I not ??

sanatanadharma

(3,714 posts)
24. It is OK to trap a magaloon ...
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 06:40 PM
Sep 2022

... however, you have to release what you catch.
It is OK however to tag and neuter and install a tracking chip first.

Meowmee

(5,164 posts)
25. None of this is advisable
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 06:46 PM
Sep 2022

So no.

Beachnutt

(7,332 posts)
26. So in red texas it's not advisable to support
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 06:56 PM
Sep 2022

our President by displaying stickers etc without fear of vandalism ?

Meowmee

(5,164 posts)
27. No
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 06:58 PM
Sep 2022

I meant it is not advisable to try to entrap someone etc.

Beachnutt

(7,332 posts)
28. I agree with that
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 07:04 PM
Sep 2022

but is it ok if I set up a camera so that if my vehicle is vandalized due to my support of our President that I catch the perpetrator and file charges etc ?

Meowmee

(5,164 posts)
29. Lol
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 07:06 PM
Sep 2022

I think I gave my answer already. I personally would not do any of this. As my former veterinarian, a very intelligent man who retired sadly, as he said: when the train of trouble comes don’t go looking for it. I can’t remember what he said exactly now lol. I wish I had written it down.

Beachnutt

(7,332 posts)
32. The police use bait cars to "entrap" car thieves
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 07:12 PM
Sep 2022

by leaving the keys in plain sight and the door unlocked don't they ?
I'm simply pointing out that most folks in support of our President in the red states do not display it like the rethugs do for fear of being vandalized etc..
I remember when I was young folks had their candidate stickers on their bumpers etc and there was no fear involved.
The magaloons have to be stopped somehow.

blogslug

(38,007 posts)
30. I understand how you feel
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 07:08 PM
Sep 2022

But I wouldn't do it. There's enough awfulness out there. Why manifest more?

Takket

(21,611 posts)
31. please don't........
Sun Sep 4, 2022, 07:12 PM
Sep 2022

these people are violent and insane. treat them like a nest of hornets and steer clear. Stay safe! We need you.

Though I hear you... it would be very satisfying to screw these idiots over.

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