They have totally lost their minds.

[redstatebluegirl]

This morning I was in the grocery store. Everyone was masked, a man came in and went directly to an older woman who was wearing an "I got vaccinated" sticker and began to berate her. He told her that this was all a liberal hoax to remove HIS President, he told her she was now being tracked by the goverment, then as he walked away he turned back and called her a snowflake. She looked stunned, I was stunned, I should have said something but instead I walked closer to her and asked if she was ok and should I get a manager. Her eyes smiled and she said, no , she loved it, they are all nuts she said.

The sad thing is there were three other people who went up and gave him a high five as he walked away. I know I live in crazyville, I get that, but when it is right in front of your face it is pretty frightening. This is a medium sized city, can you imagine what it is like in the rural parts of Oklahoma? Good grief, a mind is a terrible thing to waste.

[gratuitous]

1. Of course he picked on an older woman

That's what bullies do: Target people they think they can physically dominate. And his brother troglodytes are right there to cheer him on.

[hlthe2b]

3. Yup...

[redstatebluegirl]

4. After seeing her eyes smiling above her mask, I think he picked the wrong woman :-).

[DENVERPOPS]

35. The lowest form of cowardice

is a category called "Chicken Shits". They always will have guns, pick on a person who is smaller, pick on one person with five of them, and target the elderly, especially women.......

They are the Textbook definition of chicken shits.............

[lagomorph777]

2. Terrifying - it's like the zombie apocalypse.

[hlthe2b]

5. Out of curiosity, where are you?

Not that this nonsense isn't occurring many or most places, but...

[redstatebluegirl]

6. Oklahoma.

[Hoyt]

7. America's education system needs revision. Probably some guy that went to a Baptist basement school.

[EYESORE 9001]

12. It's hardly restricted to that particular demographic

and I can't hold the education system responsible. If someone refuses to develop critical thinking skills, that's on them - not the educational institution.

[drmeow]

57. There are a disturbing number

of nurses at my hospital who are refusing to get vaccined even though about 15% (probably more like 20%) of the staff have had positive COVID tests!

[Claire Oh Nette]

69. Are they Christians?

The anti vax thing is tied up with the whole right-wing trump as messiah and god will provide thing. It's a religion, just like Q.

[drmeow]

70. I don't know

I just know the number is high, no other information.

[Rorey]

8. Saying something could have escalated it

It sounds like she was a strong woman, and I think you did the right thing.

I hope that if something like that happens to me I'll have the grace to simply say, "You're free to have your own beliefs, no matter how wrong they are." And that's it.

We know they're crazy, but we never really know how violent they might be.

[redstatebluegirl]

10. Yes, plus here you never know if they are armed or not.

So many of them open carry everywhere.

[Harker]

24. That's where a lot of bullies find their "courage."

Either in having a gun, or in having people concerned that they might.

Fearmongers.

[wnylib]

31. You're right about how dangerous

it might be to disagree with them, but it infuriates me that they can intimidate people into putting up with their BS to avoid escalation to violence.

But it's also true that trying to reason with them is impossible. I know from experience that it's like talking to a zombie or a Stepford wife.

I'm thinking that, in the future when I encounter them, I might just smile sweetly and move on. They want confrontations or fear from them. Just don't give them either reaction.

[LisaL]

9. In order to lose something you have to have it to begin with.

NT

[dalton99a]

11. They want the freedom to kill other people.

[gibraltar72]

13. Same shit if you're hard by Hellsdale College.

[FakeNoose]

14. The proper response would have been to point and laugh at the bully

They hate it when they're the one being ridiculed.

[jalan48]

15. They are being primed for a rightwing takeover by force or the use of illegal means like voter

suppression. It's been an ongoing process since the 80's (Limbaugh and Fox News started up back then). I think we're nearing the end result of their propaganda efforts and this mass, irrational hysteria is the evidence . Our hope lies in people like Stacey Abrams and others fighting on the front lines for our democracy.

[Joinfortmill]

19. Yup. Scary.

[Evolve Dammit]

22. Agreed.

[Cosmocat]

40. spot on and our ONLY hope

is that those who are full on oriented like they are recognize what you just laid out, speak out to directly and without equivocation, and that we find a way to have that slightly greater majority unify in resistance to it - both in calling it for what is it is and punishing republicans SEVERELY on election day - for YEARS.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

82. Scary, indeed.

I hope for some way to overcome the right wing propaganda machine, because without that, we will continue to fight to establish reality as the unifying understanding in this country.

[jalan48]

83. Yes, we've become like a third world country where foreign governments (including the US) use

dis-information to sway public opinion toward candidates who support policies favorable to the interfering country and large multi-national corporations. Most in the US didn't really care until those tactics were brought home and used on our own citizens.

[PatSeg]

16. People wearing masks and getting vaccinated

are not doing anything to hurt them. Weren't these screwballs ever taught to "mind your own business"? They sure hate it when other people interfere in their lives. Everything is a one-way street for them.

Also, it is interesting that they tend to pick on the most non-threatening person in the room. Who on earth thinks it is okay to berate or attack an older woman? Maybe he should try that with a young, physically fit man and see how that goes.

[fwvinson]

27. When I go out I keep a close

eye on the one's without masks on. If one of these assholes ever approach me or my wife, I am prepared to put them on the ground. And, the look they carry appears to look like they want someone to approach them and say something, so they can lash out. That's my observations.

[PatSeg]

28. And you know,

I am sure you are not the only man who feels that way. I'll bet that jerk realized that woman was alone and didn't have anyone to back her up.

You're probably right, he was undoubtedly looking for a fight and when no one confronted him, he picked one.

[Politicub]

17. "Did you bring the bag of cheese?"

I think I’m going to start asking people like him insane questions.

“What cheese?”

(Whispering) “I received a transmission that someone that looks like you was delivering the cheese. Where the cheese goes it is there now.”

“Wha? I don’t have no cheese.”

“Shhhh... they’re listening. Now the satellites will track you until you find the cheese. Find the cheese. Here, put this mask on so they don’t recognize you.”

[soothsayer]

26. Try: "Take the zircon to Fafa, we sail at midnight."

[Politicub]

42. "Damn. The boat is late because 'they' blocked the Suez Canal."

“Check Q for further instructions.”

[soothsayer]

44. Perfect

[PatSeg]

29. Ha, ha, ha!!!

Very clever!

[Delmette2.0]

37. Act crazier than them.

That is what I was thinking about. I need to come up with something.

[fierywoman]

72. ... maybe say, "...received a transmission from Q herself that someone that looks like you ..."

[Joinfortmill]

18. That's crossing the line to harassment.

[blueinredohio]

20. I'm an older woman(64).

Pick on me, asshole.

[Leith]

25. I'm with you

If anyone ever tried that shit with me, I would call for security as loud as I could - and my voice carries to the back row as the saying goes.

[wnylib]

36. I am 71. I still have a loud, strong voice

when I choose to project it.

I was in a store where I know the management enforces the mask and distancing rules. I am 5 feet tall. As I was browsing through a video display, a 6 foot, husky guy who had pulled his mask down to his neck stood inches from me and leaned over the display as if also browsing. I moved to other side of the kiosk display and he followed me, then coughed. I belowed out, "Hey, what are you doing?"

It startled him so much that he jumped, then looked around. An employee came over to ask what was wrong and he left. Apparently he was more the sneaky, secretive type than the confrontational type, just out for a day of fun harrassing gray-haired old women.

[avebury]

21. I look upon it as natures way of eliminating the idiots

when they die off due to their own stupidity.

[Evolve Dammit]

23. They MIGHT get it if they had to step over dead bodies. Maybe... nt

[SWBTATTReg]

30. They have totally lost their minds...

YES!

Besides the fact that it's none of his damn business what the 'I got vaccinated' lady does, and now is being mysteriously tracked somehow, and then called her a 'snowflake', for no cause, angers me, for what about her rights?

In the midst of all of this epidemic going on, the rights of so many are trampled on constantly by these morons. It's too bad that others didn't speak up and insist 'good for her', etc. in being vaccinated. I guess everyone was surprised at the sudden assault, I would be, and I love her response, in that they are all 'nuts'.

As a former Oklahoma resident (Tulsa), I am disappointed in this treatment of this older person (perhaps in the 75+ age group, just guessing) by a moron. I predict that sure, we'll start making inroads against covid-19, but in major parts of the Country, idiots such as this guy that berated the older lady will not still get vaccinated, will not take precautions, and thus, will get sick, and perhaps die.

No terrible loss in my mind if you ask me. I so want to hug that lady in OK for her strength but I'll settle for an elbow bump!

Thanks for sharing this story. I suspect that more and more of us will see crap like this happen.

[KS Toronado]

32. "Good grief, a mind is a terrible thing to waste."

And Qpublicans are so good at it, and getting better.

[dchill]

38. It's a business model.

[johnthewoodworker]

33. People are morons. Republican/Nazis are America's dumbest people.

[maxsolomon]

34. If that happened in my Bougie local grocery, or even my local Safeway,

That man would have been escorted out by security for his own safety, before he was pelted with canned goods.

Sometimes I am very thankful I live in the Soviet of Seattle.

[BobTheSubgenius]

39. They may have lost their minds.

In fact, it's pretty certain. But, sick as they are, how far could they get?

[sarge43]

41. "Good grief, a mind is a terrible thing to waste."

Those mouth breathers can't waste what they don't have.

[Hortensis]

43. They're losing and angry. They're wrong and frightened.

Their positions are not sustainable. They'll continue to claim various victories, but only they will believe them, and not nearly enough.

I'm glad you didn't respond to him. They crave power and affirmation. Indifference, ignoring, and dismissal are the very opposite.

[Nululu]

45. Violence against elderly jumped 75% before the pandemic

It is sad to see how cruel people are. I'm glad you offered support to the woman. Unbelievable that people were high fiving such a cowardly PoS.

[yaesu]

46. I was the only shopper in the grocery store wearing a mask this morning but to be fair

I was the only shopper in the store, 8am shopping has its perks

[tanyev]

47. Just think how outraged they would be if an armed liberal in an open carry,

stand your ground state pulled a gun on a maskless idiot trying to get in their face and yelled, “Back up, asshole!”

[LaMouffette]

48. My response to anti-maskers depends on my mood. If I'm feeling pissed-off, they get the silent,

poison-tipped-dart eyes.

If I'm in a good mood and don't want a stupid maskhole to ruin my day, I give them "smiley eyes" and a warm and hearty, "Good Morning!" (while keeping a very safe distance away from the jerk).

So many of them expect a battle that this response really confuses them.

[monkeyman1]

49. they were educated at trump University !!

[dlk]

50. The bullies are everywhere

What kind of a loser would ever think it's okay to approach an elderly stranger and begin yelling at her? It's verbal assault.

[ailsagirl]

59. A certified wingnut

🤪🤪🤪😡

[IronLionZion]

51. If more liberals survive than conservatives

it could have some electoral consequences for some time. I wouldn't be surprised if this was a factor already in the 2020 election.

[rsdsharp]

52. She should have asked him if it was all a hoax,

why “his president” got vaccinated.

[Wicked Blue]

53. I might say, "That's none of your business"

or That's none of your (bleeping) business

or What makes you think that my health is any of your business?

[ProfessorGAC]

61. Your Bleeped Version Would Be My Choice

But, in the few situations I've been involved with I tend to say (disgustedly), "Shut Up! Why would you think I care what you believe?"
It's the opposite reaction they expect from a "snowflake". They get flummoxed and end up shutting up.

[niyad]

54. This thread has given me a new response to, "the government is tracking you." "Oh, honey, they

have been tracking me since I was twelve. Now they don't have to waste agents to follow me."

Seriously, though, they are getting more dangerous by the minute. This older white woman walks with an oak staff, so I am probably given wide berth.

[Mickju]

55. I'm in OK also.

This is scaring me. I'm vaccinated but I still haven't gone out to shop. We order all our groceries from Walmart and do contactless pick up. I had never shopped at Walmart before, but it's the best option for us right now..

[redstatebluegirl]

56. I just started going back out since I got my second vaccine a month ago. I waited 2 weeks as they

suggested. There are some crazy people everywhere. This was the second incident I have witnessed, the other one was at Walgreens a few months ago when I went out to get a prescription for my husband. I did not feel threatened, I was just stunned at the stupidity of it all. I don't normally engate them because, if you live here you know, many of them are armed to the teeth. I just laugh at them behind my mask and move on. In this case I wanted to check on the lady before I walked off. I am 66, she looked every bit of 80 but like me, she just thinks they are all nuts.

[Rhiannon12866]

75. What's going to happen when people are required to show proof of vaccination to be admitted

To certain places? I'm hearing that airlines are already considering it.

[Mickju]

81. I carry my vaccination card in my wallet.

Just in case I ever need to prove that I have been vaccinated.

[Rhiannon12866]

74. I've noticed that the Walmart near me has this, too, as do the other grocery stores

And I know what people say about Walmart, but the one near me not only requires masks, as do all businesses here in New York, but at Walmart they have mask checkers at the door.

[Skittles]

58. so

you live in an area where a man would get high-fived for.......harassing an old lady? WTF

[Behind the Aegis]

76. Such is Oklahoma!

It is amazing how many of these assholes go after older people, especially women. As a gay Jew in Oklahoma, I can attest to some really fucked up behavior here. Sure, it happens all over, but sometimes....

[Skittles]

77. I swear, if I ever saw it or if they said something to ME

they would be VERY FUCKING SORRY indeed

[XanaDUer2]

60. Thank God he didn't start shooting nt

[BigmanPigman]

62. If someone did that to me I'd be in stunned silence at first, but then

when I calmed down I would find a manager and go with the manager to confront the asshole, as a witness and back-up. I may be shorter than 5'2" but I have a lot of energy when something like this happens and I get MAD!

[Duppers]

63. Wonder what his response would've been

Had she pulled out a realistic-looking toy gun, pointed it at him, and screamed, "You're threatening me! HELP!!"

Just a ridiculous thought on my part, but these assholes need something to scare them off their "I've the right to demean and intimidate anyone I chose" soapbox. Bet he wouldn't have challenged a guy bigger than him. It's a bully mentality.

[demtenjeep]

64. I would have knocked the piss out of him

and I am an old short woman

[Marcuse]

65. Simply reply that Trump and family were among the first to be vaccinated.

[grantcart]

66. Lost their minds but gained a virus

Last month went to a prospects house and caught his wife in the yard. He came out wearing his MAGA hat and they made an appointment for 2 weeks out.

They had been helping their son with a quartz trade show (think social distancing like Woodstock) and had to unpack their RV.

"Oh and you don't need to wear that mask next time, they don't work"

In a week got a desperate message on my phone yelling, "DON'T COME WE GOT THE COVID". Drove by their house, no signs of life, wondered if they were at the hospital.

[C Moon]

67. Those "high-fives" were probably the most dangerous part...

now that freak will get even more daring.

[Ilsa]

68. I probably would have laughed at him

for being so stupid.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

71. So, how do TrumpSuckers like this explain their Dear Leader getting COVID

and getting the vaccination?

Cult.

[badboy67]

73. That's what 25 years of uncontested rightwing propaganda pretending to be "news" will do to you.

And once again, Oklahoma didn't even have one county to go Democratic in the election. Truly, one of the worst states in the Union for that sort of thing. Right down there with West Virginia. Ugh.

[MissMillie]

78. I'm very proud to say I live in the ONE blue STATE on this map

However, the part of the state I live in is red, which is very disheartening.

[czarjak]

79. One year ago I was informed "this hoax will be over in two weeks".

Missed it by this much.

[The Jungle 1]

80. The death rate is very high in republican states. The plan is working.