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KickTheBobo

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An inspiring story from NPR
« on: March 28, 2008, 03:13:59 PM »
I don't know why Tom has to get all down on the good folks at NPR. A story like this one really makes me appreciate the old black guy that sweeps up at work after everyone goes home. I've talked to that guy a few times, and boy is he WISE! Here's another life-affirming tidbit from our listener-supported brethren:

Man to mugger in the Bronx: "If you're going to be robbing people for the rest of the night, you might as well take my coat to keep you warm."


http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89164759
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Andy

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Re: An inspiring story from NPR
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2008, 03:25:47 PM »
That story is bullshit.
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Re: An inspiring story from NPR
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2008, 03:31:12 PM »
This smarmy feel-good shit makes me wanna spew.
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Re: An inspiring story from NPR
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2008, 03:34:53 PM »
Sir, you can either have my wallet and coat or allow me to treat you to dinner (with a side of bonhomie).
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Re: An inspiring story from NPR
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2008, 03:37:35 PM »
Quote from: Andy on March 28, 2008, 03:25:47 PM
That story is bullshit.

Egads, I hope so.  That is sickening on all kinds of levels.  Maybe the topic should read "An imaginary stroy from NPR"
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Re: An inspiring story from NPR
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2008, 03:42:37 PM »
I can't believe I still feel a little angry about this story.  It just...it reads like one of those bullshit stories politicians, preachers and the like tell to manipulate their listeners. 
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Re: An inspiring story from NPR
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2008, 03:51:07 PM »
Quote from: totep on March 28, 2008, 03:37:35 PM
Quote from: Andy on March 28, 2008, 03:25:47 PM
That story is bullshit.

Egads, I hope so.  That is sickening on all kinds of levels.  Maybe the topic should read "An imaginary stroy from NPR"

Yes! Imaginary!!

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Re: An inspiring story from NPR
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2008, 03:54:37 PM »
Some possible outcomes of this story:

-Kid learns valuable lesson: now knows about the nature of human kindness - takes lesson to heart, becomes social worker, pastor or teacher to help others like him.

-Kid learns valuable lesson: now knows when you rob a guy, don't just walk away from him, run to avoid being caught and being made to feel badly about robbing guy.

-Kid learns valuable lesson: now knows where guy gets dinner all the time, repeatedly robs him outside of diner.
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Re: An inspiring story from NPR
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2008, 08:45:10 PM »
If he was the one who took this story to the press (and really, who else would do it?) then his kindness was self-serving.

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Re: An inspiring story from NPR
« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2008, 10:28:51 PM »
I'm not saying anything new here, but as someone who has been robbed three times (once at gunpoint, once at implied gunpoint, and once with simple "I may not have a gun but I will tear your testicles off if you don't hand it over" bravado), this story is clearly nonsense on stilts.
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Re: An inspiring story from NPR
« Reply #10 on: March 28, 2008, 11:07:42 PM »
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on March 28, 2008, 10:28:51 PM
this story is clearly nonsense on stilts.

What, are you Jeremy Bentham?
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Re: An inspiring story from NPR
« Reply #11 on: March 28, 2008, 11:12:35 PM »
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on March 28, 2008, 10:28:51 PM
I'm not saying anything new here, but as someone who has been robbed three times (once at gunpoint, once at implied gunpoint, and once with simple "I may not have a gun but I will tear your testicles off if you don't hand it over" bravado), this story is clearly nonsense on stilts.


Jeez. Man up, JFM.
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Re: An inspiring story from NPR
« Reply #12 on: March 29, 2008, 04:12:13 AM »
I remember I got robbed in Connecticut

it sucks.
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Re: An inspiring story from NPR
« Reply #13 on: March 29, 2008, 12:35:13 PM »
Wes, you forgot the obvious one:

-Kid learns valuable lesson: When robbing, it is acceptable to also ask for clothing, including jackets, pants, and even shoes.

And the fact that after saying this, the robber responded "Shut the fuck up" or with a simple pistolwhip.
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John Junk 2.0

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Re: An inspiring story from NPR
« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2008, 02:08:35 PM »

Why, Oh Why, Would You Offer Me Your Coat?


total bullshit.
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