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freshwest

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72. An important distinction. But his popularity is not what it once was.

Sun Jun 24, 2012, 04:44 PM

Jun 2012

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I'm sure he'll end up somewhere appropriate to his age, but don't mind him getting to hear a lullabye as there was no violence involved.

We don't know if he understood what the song was about so it might not ring a bell. Or he may just be batshit crazy and nothing matters to him.

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Here's what the inmates did for Sandusky on his first night in jail: [View all] Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 OP

Wow! I'm surprised a prison population would be familiar with that song. sadbear Jun 2012 #1

There are lots of musically literate, creative, and talented people in prisons slackmaster Jun 2012 #2

Yup. elleng Jun 2012 #5

Among 2.5 million people in prisons Turbineguy Jun 2012 #58

Of course, if those prisoners were victims of our draconian drug laws, sadbear Jun 2012 #3

You are right on, sadbear. slackmaster Jun 2012 #4

as Cenk would say......Of courrrrrse! robinlynne Jun 2012 #88

I'm not. They'd have to be from another planet to NOT be familiar with that song. It's an anthem. freshwest Jun 2012 #7

Why does that surprise you? Blue_In_AK Jun 2012 #9

That song wasn't so old back in the 80's. sadbear Jun 2012 #11

But it's kind of a classic, you've got to admit. Blue_In_AK Jun 2012 #15

Absolutely it's a classic. sadbear Jun 2012 #17

On that we agree. Blue_In_AK Jun 2012 #19

I am only 34 and have seen Roger Waters in concert four times Bjorn Against Jun 2012 #28

kind of? Who doesn't know it by heart? robinlynne Jun 2012 #89

Well you know all the words and you sung all the notes, Fozzledick Jun 2012 #105

sadbear, it is an old song but they keep updating it. Here's what they made have heard. freshwest Jun 2012 #69

Generational barriers are coming down caseymoz Jun 2012 #74

It must be uni-dirctional sadbear Jun 2012 #76

it's one of the few songs they keep playing on classic rock stations JI7 Jun 2012 #79

My teenage kids know the song. Control-Z Jun 2012 #92

I'd be very surprised if they weren't familiar with it. MineralMan Jun 2012 #12

This is the Centre County jail...the population alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #14

Exactly. +infinity BumRushDaShow Jun 2012 #18

huh?? wendylaroux Jun 2012 #51

Btw, he is NOT in prison yet, he's at the 'jail' n/t Tx4obama Jun 2012 #62

An important distinction. But his popularity is not what it once was. freshwest Jun 2012 #72

Very old? EXCUUSSSEEE ME! GoneOffShore Jun 2012 #82

I'm a senior. No one is talking about you or seniors personally. freshwest Jun 2012 #94

maybe marijuana users? robinlynne Jun 2012 #87

I'm suprised sad bears know how to use the Intertubes snooper2 Jun 2012 #112

A very creative response. For those unfamiliar with it: freshwest Jun 2012 #6

... Fire Walk With Me Jun 2012 #8

I always loved that song!!! Jazzgirl Jun 2012 #49

I'm a big fan of 'dark sarcasm in the classroom,' fwiw. I prefer coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #117

The dark sarcasm by the teachers was about crushing youthful creativity. I prefer this cage song: freshwest Jun 2012 #120

Great song. Speaking of 'Cage,' have you heard this song by the band Cage the Elephant? coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #123

That may be the best night he'll spend in the pokey. tblue Jun 2012 #10

Who is Bubba? alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #13

Bubba was referenced in the linked article Stargazer09 Jun 2012 #16

Prison violence, let alone prison rape, isn't justice. n/t EFerrari Jun 2012 #22

Never said it was Stargazer09 Jun 2012 #24

I realize that. I should have answered the OP directly, sorry. n/t EFerrari Jun 2012 #25

No problem! Stargazer09 Jun 2012 #26

I'm still confused...who is Bubba supposed to be in the linked article? alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #29

Bubba is the guy who butt-fucks you in prison. dogknob Jun 2012 #54

I believe you mean rape, which is a violent crime, not "butt-fuck" obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #97

There are some... awoke_in_2003 Jun 2012 #57

I think she meant prison rape? Bryn Jun 2012 #20

I said nothing about prison rape. Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #27

Who is Bubba? What does Bubba do? alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #30

Bubba is just the Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #33

Oh, so Bubba sings and stuff like that alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #39

Is this long form sarcasm? Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #41

Sarcasm? Dear me, no... alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #44

Bless your heart! nt Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #45

Mmmm hmmm alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #46

LOL! Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #48

Oh, don't worry alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #50

I know you did once you posted Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #61

I always associate Bubba with Bill Clinton Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #81

I always thought the word was a nickname, meaning "Brother," in many southern MADem Jun 2012 #139

it must be this part that's been co-opted Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #140

When used as a put-down, it's usually by the wealthier classes who consider the working class MADem Jun 2012 #142

thanks for an interesting post Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #144

bubba datasuspect Jun 2012 #109

I will take you at your word that you did not mean rape Bjorn Against Jun 2012 #34

I had never heard that. Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #37

Thanks, I have made similar mistakes before Bjorn Against Jun 2012 #42

I'm familiar with it as used in combination with prison, but it also has a long connotation with... freshwest Jun 2012 #73

It's well known that "Bubba" means prison rape. Bryn Jun 2012 #52

It wasn't well known to me. Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #66

Not well known to me either. GoneOffShore Jun 2012 #83

I never knew that Dorian Gray Jun 2012 #90

I've never known "Bubba" to have a connotation with prison rape, either. malthaussen Jun 2012 #134

As I said upthread, news to me too--I thought it was the steroidal giant named "Tiny" who got that MADem Jun 2012 #143

No one 'deserves' to be raped duhneece Jun 2012 #67

ánd those who Bellerophon Jun 2012 #103

If you agree with the U.S. Constitution's strictures against coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #121

"Bubba" is the hero of fans of prison rape. (n/t) Iggo Jun 2012 #31

Whaaaat? That can't be right. alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #32

Wish I wasn't. Iggo Jun 2012 #36

Nah. If someone mentions "Bubba" in an anticipatory way, that's what they're hoping for. Posteritatis Jun 2012 #68

"Bubba" functions as a combination underclass agent of bourgeois vengeance and a classic... Tom Ripley Jun 2012 #96

So you're averring that this mythical "Bubba" could just as easily beat a child molester with a lead MADem Jun 2012 #145

There are some who actually think this is a good idea. lapislzi Jun 2012 #119

Is that YOUR definition? Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #35

No. It's one definition, and a widely known one at that. Iggo Jun 2012 #43

Sorry too! Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #47

Sounds like Sandusky might be falling down the stairs a lot. krispos42 Jun 2012 #21

Agree!! wendylaroux Jun 2012 #63

Because a civilized society does not torture, beat, rape, kill or otherwise abuse Warren Stupidity Jun 2012 #77

Exactly obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #98

Oh, that's definately true krispos42 Jun 2012 #102

I don't think they'd do much more to his face than nature is doing now: freshwest Jun 2012 #129

I guess we shouldn't torture him, but a 45 to the side of the skull would be nice... snooper2 Jun 2012 #113

Yes because for sure the state would never misuse the authority Warren Stupidity Jun 2012 #115

Well, then the two strike rule.. snooper2 Jun 2012 #116

+1,000,000,000 x 1,000,000,000 - Well put and definitely coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #124

What did Pink floyd and Dale Earnhardt have in common? Yavapai Jun 2012 #23

Well Pink Floyd did have The Final Cut which went Double Platinum Bjorn Against Jun 2012 #40

That's evilly hilarious. Reminds me of my favorite rock-n-roll joke: coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #131

years ago handmade34 Jun 2012 #38

And what do they do? Evoman Jun 2012 #55

and what did you do Boxcar Willie Jun 2012 #75

This OP causes so many emotions for me RainDog Jun 2012 #53

I hate Sandusky but the thought of him Evoman Jun 2012 #56

I believe that handmade34 Jun 2012 #59

You're kidding, I hope Oilwellian Jun 2012 #64

House Arrest would be completely irresponsible GObamaGO Jun 2012 #104

I am indifferent to what happens to Sandusky. Avalux Jun 2012 #65

I'm with you, Evoman IndyPragmatist123 Jun 2012 #111

Well said Indy. Agreed 100% nt Auntie Bush Jun 2012 #147

Whatever happens to him happens. EastTennesseeDem Jun 2012 #138

This message was self-deleted by its author guyton Jun 2012 #60

I predict real world justice will happen swiftly. He definitely deserves anything he gets. Initech Jun 2012 #70

The deserves the justice The People have given him. sadbear Jun 2012 #71

Why is Sandusky on suicide watch? Pool Hall Ace Jun 2012 #78

It doesn't take much to get rubber-roomed in jail. backscatter712 Jun 2012 #84

Also, he looks very ill, from this picture in the link: freshwest Jun 2012 #132

They have prisons with wings full of child molesters, rapists, etc. He could go to one of those. MADem Jun 2012 #148

A totally made up story. former9thward Jun 2012 #80

His "first night in jail" was last December. rug Jun 2012 #85

nice!!! robinlynne Jun 2012 #86

He'll get protective custody. MrSlayer Jun 2012 #91

I vote for this story being BS oberliner Jun 2012 #93

Me obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #99

I am. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2012 #100

Prison rape is not justice for anyone DefenseLawyer Jun 2012 #95

I agree, but sandusky being sacred every night is justice! Logical Jun 2012 #101

Some of you people seem to have some wierd fetishes yourself when it comes to stuff like this clang1 Jun 2012 #106

"faces up to 442 years in jail" Number23 Jun 2012 #107

if he isn't segregated from general population datasuspect Jun 2012 #108

Why the hell do we have an Eighth Amendment? sadbear Jun 2012 #110

they did worse datasuspect Jun 2012 #114

Sandusky DID face 'real world justice.' That's what the justice system is RZM Jun 2012 #118

No it's GREAT! We should cheer it on! Maybe they could put it on tv! Warren Stupidity Jun 2012 #126

Absolutely. And another irony . . . RZM Jun 2012 #130

No comment (results of my Jury Alert): coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #122

Typical. Warren Stupidity Jun 2012 #125

Somehow my raising that point prompted one DUer to coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #127

Rightwing culture is dominant and many people buy into it Warren Stupidity Jun 2012 #128

Your damn right it is and it is filth n/t clang1 Jun 2012 #137

People like some of those in this thread clang1 Jun 2012 #135

It is rather telling that prison rape is seen as humorous 4th law of robotics Jun 2012 #141

The passive voice doesn't tell us much, though it suggests a great deal. MADem Jun 2012 #146

I'll bet they'd all like to have a shower with him! L0oniX Jun 2012 #133

Perhaps Jerry should have listened.... rppper Jun 2012 #136