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christx30

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106. I've seen that Pepsi thing a few times
Tue Apr 11, 2017, 12:12 PM
Apr 2017

from many sources. It's not a fascism thing. It's satire of Pepsi's stupid Jenner commercial with her walking through protesters, and offering a Pepsi to a cop, and suddenly everything's OK.
A post on Reddit was captioned with "I'm never getting a ticket again", and it showed a Pepsi stashed in the door of the car.

All American family exboyfil Apr 2017 #1
Yeah, that was a bad decision for United. Zing Zing Zingbah Apr 2017 #13
Well maybe cagefreesoylentgreen Apr 2017 #70
Such a horrific way to treat any human being Justice Apr 2017 #2
Yeah, he could have been afraid he was about to be deported. randome Apr 2017 #3
"How do we know he's a real doctor" BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #22
Not at all. It was a legitimate question. randome Apr 2017 #27
Really? atreides1 Apr 2017 #32
One who might state his dilemma rather than scream and fight the police. randome Apr 2017 #37
Okay Judgey Judgerton... You are right you don't know ... LakeArenal Apr 2017 #50
His immigration status and past conviction may have made him a little jumpy around the police. randome Apr 2017 #52
Now you are speculating... LakeArenal Apr 2017 #53
That's most of what we do on DU. randome Apr 2017 #55
Speak for yourself speculator... LakeArenal Apr 2017 #58
Some people will ALWAYS defend Wall Street and so on. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #102
Isn't that the truth. (nt) bekkilyn Apr 2017 #105
What past conviction? cannabis_flower Apr 2017 #59
He was convicted of selling painkillers. Had his license revoked but re-acquired. randome Apr 2017 #63
What kind of police HelenWheels Apr 2017 #67
Yeah, I'm confused about whether they were police or security guards. randome Apr 2017 #71
Apparently they were security guards. nt No Vested Interest Apr 2017 #189
Hired by UA. In the same way DAPL corp. hired security officers BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2017 #208
He paid for his flight JonLP24 Apr 2017 #249
Yes, he paid for a flight, not for a specific seat on a specific plane. randome Apr 2017 #250
Both parties are responsible -- United and the Chicago PD. JonLP24 Apr 2017 #251
No company operates without limits on compensation of some sort. randome Apr 2017 #252
I'll let the lawsuit sort all this out JonLP24 Apr 2017 #253
I have no doubt that's true. randome Apr 2017 #254
That was subsequently discovered to be liberalhistorian Apr 2017 #259
The doctor's identity is irrelevant. And, in fact, it's been 'proven' that the first ID was correct. randome Apr 2017 #265
No, United shares equal blame. liberalhistorian Apr 2017 #266
Wrong guy, randome lillypaddle Apr 2017 #234
Nice find! BlueMTexpat Apr 2017 #237
Hey, you're welcome lillypaddle Apr 2017 #242
Exactly. Makes you wonder what other forms of "classification" are going on. BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #122
I'm drifting with you BannonsLiver.. LakeArenal Apr 2017 #165
Righhhht BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #41
Well, he certainly is NOT a "typical doctor." cwydro Apr 2017 #49
Clearly the airline handled this terribly janterry Apr 2017 #56
They let him back on and he was presumably going/running (didn't see that part) back to his seat. PotatoChip Apr 2017 #170
Someone seated near him on plane said his head hit the floor and he was out for a bit womanofthehills Apr 2017 #195
And that's relevant to being dragged off a plane by goons how? BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #123
I'be been working in healthcare for thirty years. Laffy Kat Apr 2017 #186
And it was pretty evil that those "not so pretty facts" are being used pnwmom Apr 2017 #213
It was a shitty question ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #57
I'm simply trying to be objective. randome Apr 2017 #60
no, you are not being objective ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #65
No, the implication from the start is that if the man is a doctor, he is more deserving of respect. randome Apr 2017 #77
MAYBE they should have offered $100 more, or $200 more, or $300 more ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #83
But they did keep offering more, until they reached the maximum they had to offer. randome Apr 2017 #91
They offered *vouchers* not *money* bekkilyn Apr 2017 #93
The vouchers are pretty worthless. Most people have experienced that. Alice11111 Apr 2017 #228
Exactly, which is why no one wanted them. (nt) bekkilyn Apr 2017 #244
"the maximum they had to offer" a self-imposed maximum ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #95
Nazis? Nah, they would have pumped the whole plane full of zyclon b. LOL Lib Apr 2017 #109
The company-imposed limit is the _Company's_ problem JHB Apr 2017 #185
THIS! nt tblue37 Apr 2017 #216
Perfectly stated. MrPurple Apr 2017 #225
No they did not do "everything they could" bekkilyn Apr 2017 #90
I'm pointing out that if the scheduling situation was as dire as some have said... randome Apr 2017 #96
DON'T RESIST CITIZEN. OBEY. OBEY YOUR CORPORATE MASTERS ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #98
If someone is grabbing and threatening me with physical violence bekkilyn Apr 2017 #103
We don't know what occurred before the video. randome Apr 2017 #116
There was no good reason for him to have been required to leave in the first place bekkilyn Apr 2017 #125
That sounds reasonable. But maybe there were no alternatives. randome Apr 2017 #129
He probably refused and then security was called LeftInTX Apr 2017 #140
+1 dalton99a Apr 2017 #182
There are plenty of alternatives, but they just didn't try. (nt) bekkilyn Apr 2017 #150
It's bribery the minute they offer it BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #215
Bingo BadgerMom Apr 2017 #145
apparently they randomly selected his name. bdamomma Apr 2017 #161
This girl was "asked politely" to leave the classroom--first by the teacher, tblue37 Apr 2017 #167
But we don't know how much the police tried to talk Dr. Dao out of the plane. randome Apr 2017 #169
"To point out that people should meekly and compliantly agree to be brutalized is ridiculous" EX500rider Apr 2017 #183
Which means it would never have gotten straightened out bekkilyn Apr 2017 #191
and if he had a condition that might cause him to be easily frightened or disoriented? delisen Apr 2017 #172
A plane full of passengers is 'special'. Confining space. Nowhere to go. randome Apr 2017 #174
What United should have done was take responsibility for their own ineptitude bekkilyn Apr 2017 #192
It has occurred to me that someone his age growing up in Viet Nam is likely to have experienced Tanuki Apr 2017 #179
Agree. Plus too many police seem to be trained to bark orders at people delisen Apr 2017 #190
Which is why we see him in the later video pleading, "Don't kill me!" nt tblue37 Apr 2017 #217
They could have driven them there. It was only four hours away! LisaM Apr 2017 #202
Only typical doctors you mean. tazkcmo Apr 2017 #257
Yes. randome Apr 2017 #258
So if I were to be trespassing in your house, you'd mythology Apr 2017 #80
TALKING is what responsible grownups do ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #85
If the police then beat him up instead, is it your fault? jberryhill Apr 2017 #226
The man wasn't trespassing bekkilyn Apr 2017 #97
Find another means of getting the crew to Louisville BadgerMom Apr 2017 #142
The plane ended up being delayed two hours anyway--and part of the delay was because they had to tblue37 Apr 2017 #218
Thank you, Professor Plum, very good answer. Alice11111 Apr 2017 #227
Why should doctors be treated differently? Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #72
There is no evidence of tasering, despite some DUers pushing that possibility. randome Apr 2017 #82
I read it somewhere and I still wonder why you are so determined to blame the victim... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #112
I'm not blaming the victim. randome Apr 2017 #121
If a passenger were ordered to undress and do jumping jacks, must he comply? pnwmom Apr 2017 #214
That "flailing about", as you describe it, was most likely from being tazed and rendered unconscious brush Apr 2017 #66
I seriously doubt he was tazed. There is nothing that supports that possibility. randome Apr 2017 #84
Guess you've never seen videos of people being tazed. There is yelling. And how do you account for.. brush Apr 2017 #89
In the video, you see him hit his head against the opposing row of seats. randome Apr 2017 #94
I watched several videos and didn't see him hit his head. Why are you defending this horrific... brush Apr 2017 #138
I'm not defending anything. I'm saying he hit his head on the opposing row of seats. randome Apr 2017 #163
He did hit his face on the armrest. That is why he was bloodied. nt tblue37 Apr 2017 #219
He hit his face or the rough manhandling led to his face hitting the arm rest? brush Apr 2017 #221
That, I am sure--he was yanked around rather fiercely, so I imagine they hit his face tblue37 Apr 2017 #222
Here you go again ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #99
Oh, come on! Don't get a post hidden on my account! I'm not -as I'm sure you'd agree- worth it! randome Apr 2017 #111
"And pls. note everyone. They picked a POC to do that to." tarheelsunc Apr 2017 #209
He was tased from what I heard ...and I would have been furious... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #69
I feel confident in saying he wasn't tased. randome Apr 2017 #87
Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #100
I'm not at all saying that. Geeze, get over yourself. randome Apr 2017 #108
man, come on d_r Apr 2017 #124
I feel blaming the victim is inappropriate...and too bad for United. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #110
How would one forcefully remove a passenger without the use of force? randome Apr 2017 #113
I find it disturbing that this discussion has gone as MontanaMama Apr 2017 #184
You can debate this until the cows come home Heartstrings Apr 2017 #196
I've wondered if s/he is arguing just for the sake of arguing bekkilyn Apr 2017 #203
Absolutely. warmfeet Apr 2017 #205
+1! eom BlueMTexpat Apr 2017 #239
One should not forcibly remove a passenger period so there was no need for any sort of force... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #207
Check upthread. BlueMTexpat Apr 2017 #238
Slander as well as assault. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #241
Please check upthread. BlueMTexpat Apr 2017 #236
aaaaaand. . . . right on schedule. niyad Apr 2017 #139
Frankly I don't think any mature adult would act like he did, Dr or not. EX500rider Apr 2017 #180
He screamed when thecthree goons attacked him. He may have been tased. yardwork Apr 2017 #194
He was not tased. No one on the plane said he was. randome Apr 2017 #197
Were you there? yardwork Apr 2017 #198
Someone on the plane would have said it. randome Apr 2017 #201
got a link? tazkcmo Apr 2017 #255
Entirely my opinion. I would not expect a professional man/woman to react w shouting & flailing. randome Apr 2017 #256
Who cares what YOU would expect? tazkcmo Apr 2017 #260
first news source to actually do their job and identify the man and confirm he is a physician. hlthe2b Apr 2017 #4
Ya know, I read the DM...daily. I have yet to see why it's called a "rag." I read more news there WinkyDink Apr 2017 #7
Well, they certainly seem to work at getting the story--rather than waiting to be spoon-fed the hlthe2b Apr 2017 #9
It's a rag because it runs scare stories about immigrants, and obsesses about female bodies muriel_volestrangler Apr 2017 #28
"Scare stories" or lies? There's a difference. And you are SERIOUSLY GOING BACK TO THE 30'S?! WinkyDink Apr 2017 #220
Scare stories AND lies. Yes, it does goes back to the thirties. It's been a rag for over 80 years muriel_volestrangler Apr 2017 #232
When it's competitor is "The Sun" (Murdoch rag)... mwooldri Apr 2017 #81
And soon to be the new owner of United Airlines madokie Apr 2017 #5
Not a chance FBaggins Apr 2017 #48
The United employees are liberalhistorian Apr 2017 #267
Thanks, but we don't need to know his past. Nobody deserved that assault and battery. WinkyDink Apr 2017 #6
Very true. And we must continue to keep this in mind when the Tanuki Apr 2017 #11
WHAT blemishes in his professional history? I didn't read anything of the kind? hlthe2b Apr 2017 #16
I am not trying to offend you or slander Dr. Dao. Tanuki Apr 2017 #19
I had seen none of this but agree with you that this is immaterial to hlthe2b Apr 2017 #31
So the smear campaign begins already. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #76
That case might involve some level of racist harassment too. hunter Apr 2017 #101
What if it had been Mitch McConnell? LeftInTX Apr 2017 #143
So what? athena Apr 2017 #118
excellent post! nt steve2470 Apr 2017 #132
+1000. byronius Apr 2017 #188
Yes! This! Lack of empathy, a chronic illness in our country... nt Heartstrings Apr 2017 #206
Do you work for United? Stop blaming the victim...don't care Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #75
They're not blaming the victim. athena Apr 2017 #120
No. It is important to get out there to fight the attempt to villainize him and destroy his rep hlthe2b Apr 2017 #14
limbaugh asked why didn't they just offer him a pepsi? certainot Apr 2017 #30
I've seen that Pepsi thing a few times christx30 Apr 2017 #106
limbaugh is making fun of the whole thing with a 'political correctness' reference certainot Apr 2017 #160
People I've seen it have been crapping on christx30 Apr 2017 #171
"PC" really means "Prejudice cover-up" sharedvalues Apr 2017 #223
here's one definition certainot Apr 2017 #224
I don't care itcfish Apr 2017 #8
I read that a random computer pick occurred tavernier Apr 2017 #10
Nope, he felt that it was racism and misandry HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #38
Totally agree. Respect for the man and what he's accomplished, but his being a doctor doesn't Fla Dem Apr 2017 #25
The claims for the amount of compensation vary from story to story csziggy Apr 2017 #12
Would have been cheaper for them to have offered 2 free first class tickets n2doc Apr 2017 #26
They could have hired a car and driver to drive their crew to Louisville csziggy Apr 2017 #35
Some DUers in the know say that doesn't work according to FAA regulations. randome Apr 2017 #39
As I said in my message,that might have been a consideration csziggy Apr 2017 #42
They could definitely be more forthcoming about the reason this became such a problem. randome Apr 2017 #45
They could have negotiated with a competitor to fly the crew hlthe2b Apr 2017 #43
Maybe they tried. If the entire region was screwed up, maybe there were no alternatives. randome Apr 2017 #46
Then hire a private service or join Netjet BadgerMom Apr 2017 #51
This... PoiBoy Apr 2017 #127
O'Hare's close to Palwaukee airport where I'm sure they could charter a nice small corp jet. Gidney N Cloyd Apr 2017 #147
I heard the flight they were repositioning for was next day. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2017 #64
I hadn't heard that. Definitely no logic to forcing passengers off if that's the case. randome Apr 2017 #92
Billions, w the boycott.TheChinese are boycotting too.Today alone was1/2 million just in stock loses Alice11111 Apr 2017 #230
Without a compelling excuse? cannabis_flower Apr 2017 #61
It depends on the job - for a doctor it could be a major problem csziggy Apr 2017 #168
I was actually thinking of the others on the plane.. cannabis_flower Apr 2017 #181
Of course we don't know how many passengers were already behind schedule csziggy Apr 2017 #187
He definitely looks dangerous in that pic Orrex Apr 2017 #15
Why I don't fly DownriverDem Apr 2017 #17
I quit flying in 1990 when the passengers were treated like cattle csziggy Apr 2017 #40
UA seems to have some serious problems Phoenix61 Apr 2017 #18
Weather canceled and delayed thousands of flights in the region. It was a scheduling mess. randome Apr 2017 #20
Thanks, I didn't know that Phoenix61 Apr 2017 #23
They also kill pets -- see my post below (and it's all over YouTube and Twitter) anneboleyn Apr 2017 #164
I appreciate you sharing that information. Morning Joe were on dae Apr 2017 #21
agreed NewJeffCT Apr 2017 #33
+1 uponit7771 Apr 2017 #54
69 years old & treated like that . Shame on them! luvMIdog Apr 2017 #24
Immigrants coming here and stealing our doctor jobs IronLionZion Apr 2017 #29
He was most likely tazed, and knocked unconscious. He was out cold when being dragged out with... brush Apr 2017 #86
I hope he sues the pants off of them TNLib Apr 2017 #34
When will the violence by Americans against the Vietnamese end? HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #36
We're just missing the Jackboots! SCVDem Apr 2017 #44
United needs employee training! Lonestarblue Apr 2017 #47
DING DING DING! Lonestarblue, you're our grand prize winner! rocktivity Apr 2017 #79
They are allowed to offer as high an amount as they like. athena Apr 2017 #146
The CEO's response reiterates this attitude. It is a shitty company. Top to bottom. AgadorSparticus Apr 2017 #175
Thanks for the lovely picture, OKNancy. elleng Apr 2017 #62
I will repeat what I said on another thread on the same subject.... Heartstrings Apr 2017 #68
Let's not ask Judge SCVDem Apr 2017 #73
+1 to you here, too (nt) bekkilyn Apr 2017 #78
Thanks good to see you bekkilyn! Heartstrings Apr 2017 #104
heres what i dont understand rdking647 Apr 2017 #74
I hope he sues the living daylights out of United. C Moon Apr 2017 #88
I hope all those DUers who accused him of lying about being a doctor apologize publicly. athena Apr 2017 #107
+1 nt steve2470 Apr 2017 #114
Amen get the red out Apr 2017 #134
I suggest that you not hold your breath waiting for that apology. there is a certain mindset niyad Apr 2017 #144
I can't even imagine athena Apr 2017 #149
it is better not to imgaine such disgusting things. niyad Apr 2017 #152
LOL. You're right. athena Apr 2017 #153
+1,000 I don't recognize this place these days malaise Apr 2017 #204
some days it is a puzzlement niyad Apr 2017 #246
NY Daily News writing about his previous run ins with the law... I'm NoMoreRepugs Apr 2017 #115
totally agree steve2470 Apr 2017 #130
My daughter may contact him . . . OldRedneck Apr 2017 #117
Woot! get the red out Apr 2017 #135
Let's ignore, for the moment, the wisdom.... LAS14 Apr 2017 #119
here's the thing to me. d_r Apr 2017 #128
Good point. No attempt to de-escalate the situation. nt LAS14 Apr 2017 #141
Please stop it with the "inappropriate reaction". The man was a 69 year old Vietnamese immigrant. haele Apr 2017 #154
I'm with you. Lifelong Protester Apr 2017 #158
Well thats fine d_r Apr 2017 #166
To begin with... Zambero Apr 2017 #131
It's an abuse of the system. athena Apr 2017 #137
Exactly.I am so fucking sick of the corporate shills -- United has also killed a bunch of pets anneboleyn Apr 2017 #162
Really, they should just up the compensation offers until someone accepts. n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2017 #177
An excellent solution Zambero Apr 2017 #245
WHAT LEGAL order??? why were the police even there in the first place? WHAT LeGAL ORDER niyad Apr 2017 #148
The one thing overlooked about this tikka Apr 2017 #126
And yet they still get the money for those no-shows. (nt) bekkilyn Apr 2017 #133
STOP THE STEREOTYPING onetexan Apr 2017 #136
did they treat a non-minority this way? niyad Apr 2017 #151
Did a non-minority refuse to vacate the seat when asked? eom tarheelsunc Apr 2017 #210
did they DEMAND that a non-minority give up a legally purchased and occupied seat? niyad Apr 2017 #247
I am not defending ANYTHING. tarheelsunc Apr 2017 #261
you do not KNOW that a white person would have received the same disgusting treatment niyad Apr 2017 #262
And you do not KNOW that they wouldn't have. eom tarheelsunc Apr 2017 #263
perhaps not, but we can sure make a good guess. niyad Apr 2017 #264
Lol! Squinch Apr 2017 #178
The doc said that it was because he was a Chinese man HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #231
Don't feed the trolls, guys. n/t Stand and Fight Apr 2017 #155
Thanks for this post! I have blocked three posters now who have been posting unbelievable, hostile anneboleyn Apr 2017 #156
I must have put at least twenty people on ignore since yesterday. athena Apr 2017 #159
a well bred family of drs. bdamomma Apr 2017 #157
Corporations are not all alike. United is seeming like one go the bad ones. delisen Apr 2017 #173
I had heard he started screaming when he was tazed .......... unconfirmed Angry Dragon Apr 2017 #176
I wondered my self about that duncang Apr 2017 #199
interesting, thanks Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #212
He's 69 years old? They beat up a senior citizen? McCamy Taylor Apr 2017 #193
yes they did onetexan Apr 2017 #233
This is a microcosm of how "free enterprise" ... Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2017 #200
this post was so much better than I feared it would be Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #211
I think the fact that he is from Vietnam may have something to do with the obvious fear HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #229
Certainly they could have found at least BlueMTexpat Apr 2017 #235
While there is no confusion about Dr. Dao's being a doctor, BlueMTexpat Apr 2017 #240
Wow people get angry because facts are reported HopeAgain Apr 2017 #243
They probably thought he was Chinese JonLP24 Apr 2017 #248
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