Is America The Most Violent Country In The World

[J'Pol]

I think this proves it (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/3903967.stm)

[SuperJude™]

No lack of creativity on that one. Talk about improvising... Damn!

:o

-SJ™

[hobbes]

J'pol,

You must understand the cultural significance of the use of an alligator. Like the Iraqi's beating the statue of Saddam with shoes, it conveys more than the physical act itself, but the ultimate disrespect and loathing.

The animal of choice is regional and I would beat someone with an armadillo, J2 might use a bobcat and Clocker a turkey vulture.

You must simply learn to understand our rich and colorful culture in order to appreciate why we do what we do.

[J'Pol]

Originally posted by hobbes@18 July 2004 - 17:55
J'pol,

You must understand the cultural significance of use of an alligator. Like the Iraqi's beating the statue of Saddam with shoes, it conveys more than the physical act itself, but the ultimate disrespect and loathing.

The animal of choice is regional and I would beat someone with an armadillo, J2 might use a bobcat and Clocker a turkey vulture.

You must simply learn to understand our rich and colorful culture in order to appreciate why we do what we do.
Sorry, I forgot just how diverse you were.

We assume a common(ish) language indicates a common set of values.

One lives and learns.

[Busyman]

As a violent American I tend to use http://www.gamespy.com/avatars/av/AT/at461.gif to pistol whip then maybe squeeze a couple off for good measure.

Due to possible home invasion in our violent America, I keep one all three floors.

[hobbes]

Originally posted by Busyman@18 July 2004 - 15:13
Due to possible home invasion in our violent America, I keep one all three floors.
A bit lax in the security department, I think.

Anyone who knows me, visits my apartment through the secret tunnel, which is rife with "Raiders of the Lost Ark"-type obstacles. I unfortunately lost a friend to the rolling boulder due to a slight malfunction in the trigger. But, these things happen, I can get easily get new friends. Peace of mind is something that is hard to restore once lost.

As for people coming to my front door, it simply explodes on contact.

[J'Pol]

My weapon of choice is the potato.

[j2k4]

Last time I hit anybody with anything other than a fist, I smacked a guy with his smartass 17-year-old son, whom I was detaining for police transport.

The squad car's backseat accomodated them both rather nicely.

It's true, though; America is not for the sissified, nor those who lack a sense of adventure and derring-do. ;)

Welcome to our jungle!

BTW-Hobbes:

I would hit someone with a deer (white-tail specie), and, depending on my level of pique, use a doe or a buck (with pointy cranial adornments).

Much less risky than a bobcat, and a longer reach, to boot. ;)

[j2k4]

Originally posted by J'Pol@18 July 2004 - 12:24
My weapon of choice is the potato.
I can accomodate you, J'Pol-

I have made several models along these lines:

http://www.tommasi.org/spud/

Check it out-great fun.

[J'Pol]

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Do you think he fires entire potatoes.

[hobbes]

Originally posted by J'Pol@18 July 2004 - 15:24
My weapon of choice is the potato.
Oh yes, Old Bean, we all know about you and the "potato" of the fermented variety.

http://users.pandora.be/eclypse/pics/vodka/smirnoff.jpg

The "potato" fortifies the soul and the bottle is a nice bludgeoning instrument.

[j2k4]

Originally posted by J'Pol@18 July 2004 - 12:31
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Do you think he fires entire potatoes.
Yes.

I first built a basic model out of off-the-shelf PVC plumbing, with a piezo-electric igniter, powered by AquaNet hairspray.

I bevel-cut the muzzle to auto-trim/form the potato.

It would shoot a spud 1500 feet easily, take out a car windshield at 75 feet (90 degree impact), and, if you shoot it after dusk, you could see two foot flame at the muzzle.

I still have it in the back of the closet.

Quite a bit of fun; moreso when combined with even minimal quantities of apple.

[hobbes]

I smell a comeback:
http://www.omzigsgraphs.50megs.com/images/foxworthy.jpg

If you've ever taken a beer to a job interview, you might be a redneck.

If your family tree does not branch, you might be a redneck

But most importantly, if you have ever constructed a weapon from off-the-shelf PVC plumbing, with a piezo-electric igniter and powered by AquaNet hairspray for the sole purpose of putting out car windows with a starchy tuber......You might be a redneck!

[j2k4]

Originally posted by hobbes@18 July 2004 - 12:53
I smell a comeback:
http://www.omzigsgraphs.50megs.com/images/foxworthy.jpg

If you've ever taken a beer to a job interview, you might be a redneck.

If your family tree does not branch, you might be a redneck

But most importantly, if you have ever constructed a weapon from off-the-shelf PVC plumbing, with a piezo-electric igniter and powered by AquaNet hairspray for the sole purpose of putting out car windows with a starchy tuber......You might be a redneck!
Yeah, but Jeff hires his done.

I can build them myself. :D

[J'Pol]

Originally posted by hobbes+18 July 2004 - 18:33--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (hobbes @ 18 July 2004 - 18:33)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-J&#39;Pol@18 July 2004 - 15:24
My weapon of choice is the potato.
Oh yes, Old Bean, we all know about you and the "potato" of the fermented variety.

http://users.pandora.be/eclypse/pics/vodka/smirnoff.jpg

The "potato" fortifies the soul and the bottle is a nice bludgeoning instrument. [/b][/quote]
Oh no, no, no. With my Irish heritage the potato is for eating purposes only.

T&#39;Apple, that&#39;s the lad you want to ferment.

[hobbes]

The Irish potato famine, probably a big reason I am an American, not an a citizen of the UK.

[Biggles]

Originally posted by hobbes@18 July 2004 - 17:21


As for people coming to my front door, it simply explodes on contact.
This seems very reasonable to me although neighbours might complain about the body parts deposited on their lawns.

I assume it would be considered absolutely out of order to biff any one with a bald eagle. :01:

[hobbes]

Originally posted by Biggles+18 July 2004 - 21:12--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Biggles &#064; 18 July 2004 - 21:12)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin-hobbes@18 July 2004 - 17:21


As for people coming to my front door, it simply explodes on contact.
This seems very reasonable to me although neighbours might complain about the body parts deposited on their lawns.

I assume it would be considered absolutely out of order to biff any one with a bald eagle. :01:[/b][/quote]
Yes, you can "flip the bird"

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but you cannot hit someone with it.

[img]http://www.naturegraphics.net/bh628w%20northern%20bald%20eagle.jpg

[J'Pol]

Originally posted by Biggles+19 July 2004 - 00:12--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Biggles @ 19 July 2004 - 00:12)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-hobbes@18 July 2004 - 17:21


As for people coming to my front door, it simply explodes on contact.
This seems very reasonable to me although neighbours might complain about the body parts deposited on their lawns.

I assume it would be considered absolutely out of order to biff any one with a bald eagle. :01: [/b][/quote]
How often do you see someone with a bald eagle.

Think it through man, don&#39;t just jump in.

(Please note how I joined the words some and one, to make the new word, someone. You may wish to try the same thing with the words any and one. It&#39;s a matter for you.)

[j2k4]

Originally posted by hobbes@18 July 2004 - 18:24

http://www.naturegraphics.net/bh628w%20northern%20bald%20eagle.jpg
S&#39;me :)

[clocker]

Originally posted by J&#39;Pol@18 July 2004 - 16:51


(Please note how I joined the words some and one, to make the new word, someone. You may wish to try the same thing with the words any and one. It&#39;s a matter for you.)
What a bold and radical move.

Not surprising really, given the touch &#39;o Eire in your backround.

[hobbes]

Originally posted by j2k4+18 July 2004 - 22:47--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (j2k4 @ 18 July 2004 - 22:47)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-hobbes@18 July 2004 - 18:24

http://www.naturegraphics.net/bh628w%20northern%20bald%20eagle.jpg
S&#39;me :) [/b][/quote]
Nice pecker.

I would get me coat, but Clocker has procured it.

[Busyman]

Originally posted by hobbes+18 July 2004 - 13:21--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (hobbes @ 18 July 2004 - 13:21)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Busyman@18 July 2004 - 15:13
Due to possible home invasion in our violent America, I keep one all three floors.
A bit lax in the security department, I think.

Anyone who knows me, visits my apartment through the secret tunnel, which is rife with "Raiders of the Lost Ark"-type obstacles. I unfortunately lost a friend to the rolling boulder due to a slight malfunction in the trigger. But, these things happen, I can get easily get new friends. Peace of mind is something that is hard to restore once lost.

As for people coming to my front door, it simply explodes on contact. [/b][/quote]
You can get new friends alright.

They&#39;ll just tell you to meet up at their house. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Canti]

Im still trying to figure out where the joy is in having your bathtub occupied by an alligator. I mean exotic pets are cool and everything but only if you can care for them properly.

[hobbes]

Originally posted by Canti@19 July 2004 - 16:31
Im still trying to figure out where the joy is in having your bathtub occupied by an alligator. I mean exotic pets are cool and everything but only if you can care for them properly.
Yes, I would have been quite confident that someone who attempts to pummel his girlfriend with his pet alligator, would be the type to keep a clean and healthy environment in which to raise said pet.

One lives and learns.

[J'Pol]

Originally posted by hobbes+19 July 2004 - 19:52--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (hobbes @ 19 July 2004 - 19:52)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Canti@19 July 2004 - 16:31
Im still trying to figure out where the joy is in having your bathtub occupied by an alligator. I mean exotic pets are cool and everything but only if you can care for them properly.
Yes, I would have been quite confident that someone who attempts to pummel his girlfriend with his pet alligator, would be the type to keep a clean and healthy environment in which to raise said pet.

One lives and learns. [/b][/quote]
:lol: :lol: :lol: (Really)

[j2k4]

Originally posted by hobbes+19 July 2004 - 13:52--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (hobbes &#064; 19 July 2004 - 13:52)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin-Canti@19 July 2004 - 16:31
Im still trying to figure out where the joy is in having your bathtub occupied by an alligator. I mean exotic pets are cool and everything but only if you can care for them properly.
Yes, I would have been quite confident that someone who attempts to pummel his girlfriend with his pet alligator, would be the type to keep a clean and healthy environment in which to raise said pet.

One lives and learns.[/b][/quote]
Please subtract one (1) "will" from your sig, sir; the second one, preferably. ;)

Very nice job, BTW. :D

[ziggyjuarez]

ITS ALL THEM SMELLY MEXICANS&#33;&#33;&#33;
:lol: naw just playing,im mexican so i can say that :P :lol:

[Biggles]

Originally posted by J&#39;Pol+18 July 2004 - 23:51--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (J&#39;Pol &#064; 18 July 2004 - 23:51)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by Biggles@19 July 2004 - 00:12
<!--QuoteBegin-hobbes@18 July 2004 - 17:21


As for people coming to my front door, it simply explodes on contact.
This seems very reasonable to me although neighbours might complain about the body parts deposited on their lawns.

I assume it would be considered absolutely out of order to biff any one with a bald eagle. :01:
How often do you see someone with a bald eagle.

Think it through man, don&#39;t just jump in.

(Please note how I joined the words some and one, to make the new word, someone. You may wish to try the same thing with the words any and one. It&#39;s a matter for you.) [/b][/quote]
:o

I have to proof read these things too&#33;&#33;






Somepeople would think you were splitting hairs. :rolleyes:






Don&#39;t you just love split infinitives?


PS I have seen just as many people with bald eagles as aligators

[lynx]

Originally posted by j2k4@18 July 2004 - 18:24
I would hit someone with a deer (white-tail specie), and, depending on my level of pique, use a doe or a buck (with pointy cranial adornments).

Much less risky than a bobcat, and a longer reach, to boot. ;)
I&#39;m shocked.

You&#39;d actually hit someone with Bambi?

You bar steward.

























Bambi&#39;s mum is much bigger, and she&#39;s already dead. :P

[j2k4]

Originally posted by lynx@21 July 2004 - 05:12


Bambi&#39;s mum is much bigger, and she&#39;s already dead. :P
Yes, but a bit smelly by now. :blink:

[J'Pol]

Originally posted by Biggles@21 July 2004 - 10:45

PS I have seen just as many people with bald eagles as aligators
How many alligators with bald eagles have you seen.

I think you may be making this up.

[Biggles]

Originally posted by J&#39;Pol+25 July 2004 - 08:50--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (J&#39;Pol @ 25 July 2004 - 08:50)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Biggles@21 July 2004 - 10:45

PS I have seen just as many people with bald eagles as aligators
How many alligators with bald eagles have you seen.

I think you may be making this up. [/b][/quote]
Did I type aligators? :blink:


OK, I will proof read the things.


To be perfectly honest I am not sure what I have seen anymore. It may have been a bald eagle with a fully loaded alligator or one of Gemby&#39;s carrots - not really certain.

[Keikan]

Americas

here we call it North America

[j2k4]

Originally posted by Biggles+25 July 2004 - 14:23--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Biggles @ 25 July 2004 - 14:23)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by J&#39;Pol@25 July 2004 - 08:50
<!--QuoteBegin-Biggles@21 July 2004 - 10:45

PS I have seen just as many people with bald eagles as aligators
How many alligators with bald eagles have you seen.

I think you may be making this up.
Did I type aligators? :blink:


OK, I will proof read the things.


[/b][/quote]
Do you honestly think it will help? :huh:

[J'Pol]

Originally posted by j2k4+26 July 2004 - 04:56--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (j2k4 @ 26 July 2004 - 04:56)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by Biggles@25 July 2004 - 14:23

Originally posted by J&#39;Pol@25 July 2004 - 08:50
<!--QuoteBegin-Biggles@21 July 2004 - 10:45

PS I have seen just as many people with bald eagles as aligators
How many alligators with bald eagles have you seen.

I think you may be making this up.
Did I type aligators? :blink:


OK, I will proof read the things.



Do you honestly think it will help? :huh: [/b][/quote]
Which one, the alligator or the bald eagle.

[atiVidia]

yes :)

[Biggles]

Originally posted by J&#39;Pol+26 July 2004 - 04:41--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (J&#39;Pol @ 26 July 2004 - 04:41)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by j2k4@26 July 2004 - 04:56

Originally posted by Biggles@25 July 2004 - 14:23

Originally posted by J&#39;Pol@25 July 2004 - 08:50
<!--QuoteBegin-Biggles@21 July 2004 - 10:45

PS I have seen just as many people with bald eagles as aligators
How many alligators with bald eagles have you seen.

I think you may be making this up.
Did I type aligators? :blink:


OK, I will proof read the things.



Do you honestly think it will help? :huh:
Which one, the alligator or the bald eagle. [/b][/quote]
The carrot, I think. :huh:

[j2k4]

Originally posted by Biggles+26 July 2004 - 17:28--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Biggles @ 26 July 2004 - 17:28)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by J&#39;Pol@26 July 2004 - 04:41

Originally posted by j2k4@26 July 2004 - 04:56

Originally posted by Biggles@25 July 2004 - 14:23

Originally posted by J&#39;Pol@25 July 2004 - 08:50
<!--QuoteBegin-Biggles@21 July 2004 - 10:45

PS I have seen just as many people with bald eagles as aligators
How many alligators with bald eagles have you seen.

I think you may be making this up.
Did I type aligators? :blink:


OK, I will proof read the things.



Do you honestly think it will help? :huh:
Which one, the alligator or the bald eagle.
The carrot, I think. :huh: [/b][/quote]
Ah.