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kurtster

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Posted: Dec 10, 2024 - 11:47pm

 Jiggz wrote:

I was generalising, basically explaining why I seem either excessively offensive or defensive when I post here....one expects the attack but knows not the direction from which it will come.

 
That pretty much sums things up for my behaviours and experiences here as well.

You will be attacked for just being here at times.

It seems that just my posting of album covers in the Vinyl Only Spinlist thread triggers people as well.

.
rgio wrote:

- You dance for a bit unless you accept you're wrong, at which point you disappear from the thread while continuously posting updates on the vinyl transfer progress.

 

I have taken note of this remark as being a trigger and have stopped posting in there since.  Must keep the peace.
Jiggz



Posted: Dec 10, 2024 - 11:44pm

 islander wrote:

Clearly, or just lashing out. 

Jiggz - In OVs defense, he's probably the most level headed and generally kind soul around here. I occasionally have trouble following him, mostly because I'm not kind/forgiving enough to see his logic.  If you've got a beef with him, well maybe a cross check is in order.  As to the rest, I'll just channel my inner OV and say Okay.




Indeed he is.
Please see my explainer?
I have beef with very few here...two or three at most. I appreciate and enjoy more people than I dislike.

I used to love it here, back in the days of being WallaceHartley.
So much has changed since then, and not necessarily for the better of the entire RP universe.

Your post is appreciated....



Jiggz



Posted: Dec 10, 2024 - 11:34pm

 oldviolin wrote:


You seem to be mistaking me for someone else. Perhaps I overstated my cause. It happens from time to time. I'm perfectly capable of understanding you. Add anyone else here at Radio Paradise. Were I to be equally understood would it make a difference?



Ah, apologies....I did not mean to infer that the statements I quoted were made by you.
They were not.
I remember clearly who all piled onto me when I came back here, who said what, and you OV were not one of them.

If my previous statement seemed to attach those statements to you, it was unintentional and erroneous.

I was generalising, basically explaining why I seem either excessively offensive or defensive when I post here....one expects the attack but knows not the direction from which it will come.

My bad.
Unreserved apologies.
I spent the afternoon yesterday in the dentists chair....a good leveller.
I am still up for building bridges if anyone else is.
islander

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Posted: Dec 10, 2024 - 9:28am

 oldviolin wrote:


You seem to be mistaking me for someone else. Perhaps I overstated my cause. It happens from time to time. I'm perfectly capable of understanding you. Add anyone else here at Radio Paradise. Were I to be equally understood would it make a difference?

Clearly, or just lashing out. 

Jiggz - In OVs defense, he's probably the most level headed and generally kind soul around here. I occasionally have trouble following him, mostly because I'm not kind/forgiving enough to see his logic.  If you've got a beef with him, well maybe a cross check is in order.  As to the rest, I'll just channel my inner OV and say Okay.

Steely_D

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Posted: Dec 10, 2024 - 9:13am

 Jiggz wrote:
I am generally just a common-sense bloke


Never a good start.
oldviolin

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Posted: Dec 10, 2024 - 6:55am

 Jiggz wrote:



Mmmmm.....I think the words were something like 'Time to get back to God, folks!'.
It's hard to convey the facetious tone that they carried at the time, but IIRC that should be the response, more or less.

No worries, mate....backbends on the yoga mat and a frequent reliance on something bigger than me for my own personal safety mean that generally The Big Guy and I are ok.
Thanks though for the concern and kumbaya, and all.
What was it...amygdala, ayourdala or something?
No matter; build bridges....now there's an idea.

I first came here around 2004, left for awhile because of living where there was no internet (what a time that was...), and came back with a different name, only to find the place had changed and wrongthink was no longer tolerated.
'Who the fuck is Jiggz and why do we give him any bandwidth?'
Questions about 2020 election?
Bombs away!
Questions about Biden's mental capacity?
Bombs away!

Right....building bridges.

About those bridges.

I can do that.
However, I am neither a Communist nor Socialist.
I am generally just a common-sense bloke who has learned to actually see what I see, pretty mellow about 95% of the time, awake but not woke. 

I got a bit grungy when I was told by the credentialled-class, who were still earning my tax bucks whilst doing fuckall, that I was non-essential. 
I got a bit more grungy when I found out that saying anything contrary to the narrative-of-the-day reaped much scorn and derision on many fronts, not least of which happened here.
I got mad when I was told that I could only qualify for any assistance from a lifetime of taxes paid if I gave away more than 50% of my business to someone who need contribute nothing but skin colour or mental illness.
Fuck your neo-Marxist identity politics.

But I am pretty much over that now...and happy to build bridges, mate.

I still have questions about 2020, which will no doubt be answered in time.

Your gall at suggesting the building of bridges should happen just off the bat like that....gimme a moment....I will need it.
But go ahead meantime and make the first move?



You seem to be mistaking me for someone else. Perhaps I overstated my cause. It happens from time to time. I'm perfectly capable of understanding you. Add anyone else here at Radio Paradise. Were I to be equally understood would it make a difference?
Jiggz



Posted: Dec 10, 2024 - 4:10am

 R_P wrote:


As always, A.I. will solve it.




It's possible that AI caused it, in an indirect way.
I read somewhere that the dead bloke bought up an AI outfit which had developed a product that developed recommendations about when to release patients from hospital, or whether or not to honour claims made etc...and that employees had been directed not to deviate from the recommendations by more than 1%....my guess is that the shooter may have had a relative booted from hospital too soon, or denied on an insurance claim or something, who later pegged out, creating the big axe to grind....we may never know but; it's a guess as to motive.
Jiggz



Posted: Dec 10, 2024 - 4:04am

 oldviolin wrote:


somewhat on the obverse-

I can prove only that these comments are not only ironic and intellectually dishonest, but in fact mutually exclusive.
You must actually care or you wouldn't be here.
After all, what's the point in antagonizing or sparking fear and anxiety? Sustenance?
I think you're justifiably anxious if not angry at how it all seems so loose and without broad outrage. I get it.

Likely you're past experiences in life have driven a wedge in your heart, but trust me. God is calling. I say that with the most weight of emotion I can summon with no judgment whatsoever. Build bridges. Don't burn them down, The road is wide but the gate is narrow. Time? It is. Aim true to your heart. Find God in the apple.

It's not a switch. Think sublime consciousness; and turn off your divisors. No matter what happens, fear not what can kill the body but not the soul. Have courage my friend. Ultimately you can't feed or protect the flock by leading them to desolation. Project love with all the heart you can summon. 
Christ explains it better than I. Search. Seek earnestly. Ask.





Mmmmm.....I think the words were something like 'Time to get back to God, folks!'.
It's hard to convey the facetious tone that they carried at the time, but IIRC that should be the response, more or less.

No worries, mate....backbends on the yoga mat and a frequent reliance on something bigger than me for my own personal safety mean that generally The Big Guy and I are ok.
Thanks though for the concern and kumbaya, and all.
What was it...amygdala, ayourdala or something?
No matter; build bridges....now there's an idea.

I first came here around 2004, left for awhile because of living where there was no internet (what a time that was...), and came back with a different name, only to find the place had changed and wrongthink was no longer tolerated.
'Who the fuck is Jiggz and why do we give him any bandwidth?'
Questions about 2020 election?
Bombs away!
Questions about Biden's mental capacity?
Bombs away!

Right....building bridges.

About those bridges.

I can do that.
However, I am neither a Communist nor Socialist.
I am generally just a common-sense bloke who has learned to actually see what I see, pretty mellow about 95% of the time, awake but not woke. 

I got a bit grungy when I was told by the credentialled-class, who were still earning my tax bucks whilst doing fuckall, that I was non-essential. 
I got a bit more grungy when I found out that saying anything contrary to the narrative-of-the-day reaped much scorn and derision on many fronts, not least of which happened here.
I got mad when I was told that I could only qualify for any assistance from a lifetime of taxes paid if I gave away more than 50% of my business to someone who need contribute nothing but skin colour or mental illness.
Fuck your neo-Marxist identity politics.

But I am pretty much over that now...and happy to build bridges, mate.

I still have questions about 2020, which will no doubt be answered in time.

Your gall at suggesting the building of bridges should happen just off the bat like that....gimme a moment....I will need it.
But go ahead meantime and make the first move?

ScottFromWyoming

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Posted: Dec 9, 2024 - 1:23pm

 islander wrote:


I'm sure a big part of this is to get to make a public statement as well. I'm a bit surprised they didn't 'find' him 'suicided' somewhere. Can't wait to see what jury selection will look like.

Pretty sure he's never going to see a courtroom.

yeah to non-shitpost for a second, I have close friends that this has happened to and it's extremely tragic. mid-20s mental onset illness in young men is A Thing, and it's really fucking scary and sad. people who loved him are probably agonizing over if only they had done something.

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rgio

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Posted: Dec 9, 2024 - 12:15pm

 R_P wrote:




So with the naming of the suspect... he's apparently a friend of a friend of my daughter.  The connection is a fraternity at Penn.  According to the rumor mill... his anger at healthcare goes back to a back injury in college.  

All of that rumor... from people who have pictures with him still on their phones.

That's 2 connections to the news in a few weeks... none of it good.
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Posted: Dec 9, 2024 - 11:37am

 Isabeau wrote:
With silent cheers from a frustrated and voiceless America (...)


Isabeau

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Posted: Dec 9, 2024 - 11:21am

 R_P wrote:

“It does seem he has some ill will toward corporate America,”

With silent cheers from a frustrated and voiceless America, he will likely tell his story at trial.  A martyr for an abusive industry grown out of control? We do so love our David and Goliath stories.
CEO's will cringe as this unfolds.  Scrutiny of meritocracy law enforcement will be a second ripple. Media owners will attempt to minimize and omit information; but it will be hard to contain the interest.

islander

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Posted: Dec 9, 2024 - 11:20am

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:


Sounds like he made little or no effort to avoid being identified/caught. Same clothes, same bogus ID, didn't ditch the gun. A lot of prep going in, then ... 


I'm sure a big part of this is to get to make a public statement as well. I'm a bit surprised they didn't 'find' him 'suicided' somewhere. Can't wait to see what jury selection will look like.
Red_Dragon

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Posted: Dec 9, 2024 - 11:20am

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:


Sounds like he made little or no effort to avoid being identified/caught. Same clothes, same bogus ID, didn't ditch the gun. A lot of prep going in, then ... 


Maybe is plan is grandstanding at his trial.
ScottFromWyoming

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Posted: Dec 9, 2024 - 11:11am

 R_P wrote:

“It does seem he has some ill will toward corporate America,”


Sounds like he made little or no effort to avoid being identified/caught. Same clothes, same bogus ID, didn't ditch the gun. A lot of prep going in, then ... 
R_P

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Posted: Dec 9, 2024 - 10:59am

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Joseph Kenny, the chief of detectives, says the police in Altoona have
the document that was found on Luigi Mangione. There is no sense anyone
else was in danger.

“It does seem he has some ill will toward corporate America,” he says.

Red_Dragon

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Posted: Dec 9, 2024 - 9:41am

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:

Color me surprised.
ScottFromWyoming

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Posted: Dec 9, 2024 - 9:19am

Looks like they caught the guy.
R_P

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Posted: Dec 6, 2024 - 7:50pm

You've seen a similar movie before

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islander

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Posted: Dec 6, 2024 - 7:10pm

 Steely_D wrote:


I don't really want to take you specifically to task, but isn't that what folks were saying when they declined to vote against TFG?


I would argue a different cause/effect chain there. But you're entitled to your interpretation. I'm saying it's tragic, but an outcome of a tragic comedy we are all living through. The events of this tragic comedy seem to have been put into motion by the victim himself.  I'm guessing, based on the numerous other people's opinions here, we still don't really know - another part of this tragedy is that there are so many possible / likely motives that are all perfectly conceivable. 

We have just had an election won by people who happily espouse violence against their enemies and happily call for vengeance and retribution. Are you really surprised that the other side is finally saying "fine". People have been calling for change in approach from the dems for a while, well here's change.
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