"Once men turned their thinking over to machines in the hope that this would set them free. But that only permitted other men with machines to enslave them."
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve made this point, but please take this as a WARNING, and not merely an observation: Anti-social behavior—think about the guy blasting music from a speaker, talking loudly on speaker-phone, smoking inside the subway car, etc.—in public spaces is often engaged in ***_as a dare_***. The whole point is to provoke anger and annoyance in those around him, which serves two purposes, depending on the response he’s hoping for:
(1) If everyone bites their tongues, the antisocial asshole gets to tell himself he’s such a badass no one would dare speak up; or
(2) If someone confronts him, he finds his excuse to scratch a violent itch.
Understand that saying something to these people will often come with a real risk of violent confrontation.
Imagine if basketball games were played inside locked buildings without windows. The field goals and free throws were registered and counted by machines. The running score of the game was projected on the outside of the building. But it wasn't simultaneous with the game. The running score changed for days and even weeks after the contest was over. When at last there was a final score the fans cheered or slumped in despair.
How long would public interest and faith in such a sport last?
I spent a chunk of my early years around Mormons and they were in general exemplary people. Solid families, friendly and open. If I had one complaint it would be aggressive proselytizing - which even happened on the school bus. But that is also a healthy sign of confidence in their way of life.
Exact discussions of their theology strike me as beside the point when they frequently live more ‘Christian lives’ than men serving as Jesuit priests or leaders of prosperity gospel megachurches - which are basically a Sunday infomercial.
Karmelo Anthony got 35 years as his only support when the judge was talking.
His Grandmother.
His parents ditched him like it was an abortion and left.
Cruel to say the least, we know now why this kid walked around angry.
Shitty parents ruin children.
Tale as old as time.
More than a dozen colleges have now crossed the $100,000/year threshold when tuition, fees, room, board, and living expenses are included:
Harvey Mudd ($104,512)
Duke ($103,975)
USC ($103,162)
Barnard ($103,000)
Washington University in St. Louis ($102,260)
Smith ($102,226)
Fordham ($102,188)
Claremont McKenna ($101,990)
Vassar ($101,051)
Wesleyan ($101,030)
Georgetown ($100,864)
Colgate ($100,224)
Haverford ($100,026)
A four-year degree at any of these schools now exceeds $400,000.
Per Ny Mag
Hunter Metcalf asked Karmelo Anthony to look at him during this victim impact statement.
“If you could just look me in the eye while I speak, I would really respect that,” Hunter said.
Karmelo looked down the entire time Austin spoke.
When my son was in high school in McKinney years ago, he told me of a new Black student who had moved into McKinney from Philadelphia and was in his Home Room. On his first day, the new kid put on a ball cap after Home Room and walked out. Hats were not allowed in school. The teacher followed and asked the kid to take off his hat. The response again was "F*** you!" and he kept walking The teacher followed and said, "You don't understand, we don't allow hats in this school, you need to remove it." The kid said "F*** you" again and kept walking.
Another teacher who also was a coach saw what was happening in the hall and got involved. It escalated into the new student chest-bumping into the coach and cursing him, too. A Resource Officer saw what was happening, slammed the kid into a locker and handcuffed him. He was arrested and sent to jail. He was expelled from school.
His father came in later that day to speak with the Vice Principal for the purpose of getting his son back into school. He was told that wasn't going to happen. The father became agitated and began yelling. Police were called and the father was also arrested and taken to jail.
I am friends with the brother of the Vice Principal. I saw him at a local concert and introduced myself. He knew my boys at his school and spoke well of them. I then asked him about the incident with the student who moved in from Philly. He verified what I was told was true and that kind of behavior is not tolerated. I said, "good man!"
My children all graduated from McKinney high schools at least 15 years ago. I was pleased with the education my kids received as all were admitted to and graduated from quality universities.
There were no racial issues and everyone got along very well. McKinney was a much smaller town then and kids of all races played sports, band, choir, etc together. There were no fights or racial issues. McKinney is an upscale suburb of Dallas.
Many things have changed with the huge influx of H1B visa Indians, Muslims, and Section 8 Ghetto Blacks that have moved into the area. Karmelo Anthony and his family are examples of this. I'm sure the schools have changed, too. Kids just didn't murder other kids here. North Dallas is not what it was 10 years ago because of these people. It is heartbreaking to watch.
Austin Metcalf's dad, Jeff, just unloaded on Karmelo Anthony.
"We were robbed, don't look down, of all of these things."
"I said from day one, this was never about race, please don't politicize it. But what did you choose to do, both. It's about right and wrong. We're all humans. We all bleed the same color.
"You're free to make choices all you want, but you're not free from those consequences. You will face those consequences starting today."
"People think that grief is sadness but its not. IT"S RAGE!!! (slamming his hands on the table.) Pure unfiltered rage,' he shouts.
"You failed your parents, your failed yourself and you failed society, You don't belong in this community," he says to Karmelo.
"You're going to prison, You can't even look me in the eyes right now but you can stab my fu**ing son in the heart."
Keep in mind literally ALL of the people who say Karmelo Anthony had the right I stab a kid to death for telling him to leave a tent also said that Rittenhouse did not have the right to use lethal force against an armed mob chasing him down the street to kill him
It did not take the jury three hours to deliberate. They had 90 minutes for lunch, got situated and selected a foreperson. Then they probably took a vote and were unanimous and then just discussed it for a little bit to make sure no one had any reservations.
New: Joe Rogan debates NFL legend Terry Bradshaw on whether or not Ivermectin should be taken by humans:
ROGAN: “Ivermectin won the Nobel Prize for use in human beings. It’s an anti-parasitic with antiviral properties.”
BRADSHAW: “I used to give Ivermectin to my cattle. It’s a cattle dewormer.”
ROGAN: “It cured me when I had Covid so CNN started attacking me because they wanted everyone vaccinated. They put a green filter over my face to make me look sick.”
BRADSHAW: “I had a brain surgeon recommend Ivermectin to me. I could never rationalize that kind of thinking.”
ROGAN: “It is a dewormer, but it was actually invented for humans. We’re mammals so we have similar medicines. It stops viral replications.”
BRADSHAW: “Is it actually proven though? I wasn’t going to take that no matter what. I’m married to my doctor and she says we’re not taking that.”
ROGAN: “The reason they told people not to take Ivermectin was because they wanted everyone vaccinated so they could make a lot of money. It wasn’t because the vaccine was effective.”
Congress, specifically GOP leadership, pointedly told President Trump they would NEVER reauthorize FISA (702) if President Trump followed through and appointed Bill Pulte to DNI.
It was an unambiguous threat/promise.
https://t.co/IvbHLuO6zz
How did President Trump respond?
🚨 JUST NOW: Karmelo Anthony supporter says Karmelo should’ve kiIIed Austin’s twin brother HUNTER as well
And the Karmelo group AGREES with her.
They’re OPENLY calling for MURDER. This was NEVER about self-defense. Some of them just want to see white people murdered in cold blood.
They can’t be reasoned with.
“BOTH of the brothers should’ve been dead, if you ask me.”
Disgusting.