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Atticus

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Mon Oct 24, 2022, 08:05 AM Oct 2022

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Last edited Mon Oct 24, 2022, 12:57 PM - Edit history (2)

For several days, I've seen accounts here and elsewhere of obviously armed masked piles of shit sitting on their tailgates and "just watching" and videoing people 75 feet away as they deposited their ballots into the appropriate drop box. Apparently, as long as these cowardly assholes are at least 75 feet away from the box, this conduct does not break any law.

I have a suggestion for any decent persons in these areas who are offended by these thuggish attempts at intimidation.

A small group should VERY OBVIOUSLY video these bags of pus AS THEY CALMLY APPROACH them. At least one person taking video should be visible but separate from those approaching. They should be sure to be seen getting photos of the vehicle license plates AND the scummy GI Joe wannabes threatening voters. And, then, when close enough----INTERVIEW THE SONSABITCHES!

"What is your name? Where do you live? Why are you here? Who do you represent? Why the mask? Are you ashamed of what you're doing? Why do you have that silly rifle?"

This would also "not break any law". Any "brandishing" or threats would be recorded. Videos of these encounters should all be posted on line with a question something like "Can you identify these skulking masked thugs?" These cowardly punks will not like the publicity.

But, you may ask, they are armed; what if they start shooting?

Possible? Yes, of course, but do you really think they would do so while it is so obvious they are being videoed or live-streamed?

Who would be so bold as to do what I have suggested? I would if it occurred in my area.

"Easy to say" I know, but you either choose to believe it or not. I don't really care.

It is time to confront these despicable assholes in public.


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I think this is an excellent idea cyclonefence Oct 2022 #1
hopefully the lawyers who are around at election time can take this on. mopinko Oct 2022 #2
we have a huge lawyer group in Texas; 300+ yellowdogintexas Oct 2022 #21
D.U. video posted yesterday.... assholes' car had a flag over the license plate. 3Hotdogs Oct 2022 #3
A DU commenter yesterday noted that it's illegal to cover a license plate on public property. TheRickles Oct 2022 #5
That would require an apolitical FBI. jaxexpat Oct 2022 #9
Well, the more people know, the better. Report this to the FBI, and somebody else, also. calimary Oct 2022 #40
Figures Rebl2 Oct 2022 #11
Covered plate and weapons? plimsoll Oct 2022 #18
I would bet you they didn't have the VIN plate in their front windshield covered. Otto_Harper Oct 2022 #20
VIN plate on my husband's F150 is absolutely impossible to yellowdogintexas Oct 2022 #22
Here's the link momta Oct 2022 #28
Excellent suggestions Evolve Dammit Oct 2022 #4
Can they be reported to the FBI? dlk Oct 2022 #6
Yes. Staring at voters in a hostile way holding a gun is intimidation. Irish_Dem Oct 2022 #13
If you can "feel threatened" as shoot someone as stand your ground, you can surely "feel threatened" Samrob Oct 2022 #26
This message was self-deleted by its author dlk Oct 2022 #7
Absolutely agree. jaxexpat Oct 2022 #8
Voter intimidation is a felony. Federal, not state, offense. cbabe Oct 2022 #10
No doubt some of this is happening. Many sites have monitors Hortensis Oct 2022 #12
I would DEFINITELY do what you propose if this occurs in my area. Elessar Zappa Oct 2022 #14
I am with you. nevergiveup Oct 2022 #24
They'd rather work in the dark. So shine a bright light! calimary Oct 2022 #33
Appropriate obscenities are necessary. sop Oct 2022 #15
My smart mouth would say, "This isn't the unemployment office." niyad Oct 2022 #16
That's the funniest thing Traildogbob Oct 2022 #17
I think its a good idea, but its easy to be poked into a transgression SYFROYH Oct 2022 #19
I want to see THIS return... Moostache Oct 2022 #23
The best realistic comedy skit ever: Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2022 #29
EXACTLY! Moostache Oct 2022 #30
We chased the proud boys out of Philly! The Jungle 1 Oct 2022 #37
well... barbtries Oct 2022 #25
I think the best thing to do with these people is to LuckyCharms Oct 2022 #27
I'd add a song... Moostache Oct 2022 #31
How about this one? druidity33 Oct 2022 #38
I was not familiar with that one, but it would be a great option as well. (n/t) Moostache Oct 2022 #39
If someone filmed me with hostile intent without my permission, I'd be calling the cops immediately. Initech Oct 2022 #32
And live stream the video to Facebook dflprincess Oct 2022 #34
They'll wear a mask to hide their identities ... Trueblue Texan Oct 2022 #35
I took photos of the group of R candidates who always practically block the entrance to our polling. Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 2022 #36
I won't be using a drop box, but... LudwigPastorius Oct 2022 #41
Tell them it's not quite Halloween yet. StarryNite Oct 2022 #42
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