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PatSeg

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162. No one is suggesting you show sympathy
Sun Apr 4, 2021, 12:43 PM
Apr 2021

for the insurrectionists, but without knowing more about the situation, it is presumptuous to tell the poster how he should react. We don't even know if there is any concrete evidence that his brother did enter the Capitol building on January 6th. If he did, it is very possible that he is already on the FBI's radar.

It is very easy to tell a total stranger what they should or should not do regarding their family, when all you know is what you've read in one thread on the Internet. Lets give this man a chance to assimilate what he has just learned, so he can make a clear and rational decision.

Turn him in... Picaro Apr 2021 #1
THIS!!!! nt SoCalDavidS Apr 2021 #2
Exacto Beakybird Apr 2021 #3
Will the country be safer if he is allowed to go free? Whatthe_Firetruck Apr 2021 #11
Yes. And do it now! jrthin Apr 2021 #5
+++ hlthe2b Apr 2021 #7
+1,000! SheltieLover Apr 2021 #23
My first thought also relayerbob Apr 2021 #43
My very 1st thought as well. The only responsible thing to do. 7wo7rees Apr 2021 #68
My Grandfather told me: God gives you your relatives, but you can choose your friends. olegramps Apr 2021 #109
My thoughts exactly DownriverDem Apr 2021 #116
I hear you're not close. n/t Harker Apr 2021 #4
That's the rumor lol PTWB Apr 2021 #123
He is not you. You have made better choices in life. Blue_true Apr 2021 #6
I'd turn the POS in to the FBI. TxVietVet Apr 2021 #8
You need to turn them in to the FBI, these mobsters tried overturning our elections MagickMuffin Apr 2021 #9
+1 SheltieLover Apr 2021 #25
Look up "Misprison of a felony". Dan Apr 2021 #10
My RW brother gave me the best compliment ever, he said he was going to send my nephew ... marble falls Apr 2021 #12
Are they after people that just went in and never seemed to do much? Even if not, he's out on brewens Apr 2021 #13
I am pretty sure his parole is up... Baltimike Apr 2021 #19
You are not required to have ANYTHING to do with them. Ilsa Apr 2021 #14
I ditched my sister as well,totally resistant to reason Alien Life Form Apr 2021 #15
How did he get a liquor license for the "club?" rzemanfl Apr 2021 #16
His stint in federal prison had him in with Wall Street criminals Baltimike Apr 2021 #21
Juice bar? xmas74 Apr 2021 #169
That's a possibility. n/t rzemanfl Apr 2021 #186
The good news is you are close to your DU family. MLAA Apr 2021 #17
I'm in the "turn him in" crowd. Not sure why you haven't. He is a secessionist. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2021 #18
I don't think they're doing anything to people who just walked in... Baltimike Apr 2021 #20
Probably best to let them decide, don't you think? Treefrog Apr 2021 #91
But, How do you know that they "just walked in"? mackdaddy Apr 2021 #167
Agreed. No one really knows the extent of his involvement.. yonder Apr 2021 #174
Can't choose your family, but you can choose who you associate with. paleotn Apr 2021 #22
if my blood kin he be turned in by now . count on it!!! monkeyman1 Apr 2021 #24
I just found out about this 2.5 hours ago Baltimike Apr 2021 #26
sorry bud monkeyman1 Apr 2021 #39
You have a clear responsibility... Lars39 Apr 2021 #56
Don't Pressure Him COL Mustard Apr 2021 #98
I think the tip line is 24/7. 7wo7rees Apr 2021 #72
Tip line operates all the time. Treefrog Apr 2021 #87
That's really not a reason not to call, as others have pointed out. Treefrog Apr 2021 #96
and you don't either, so maybe back off? Baltimike Apr 2021 #103
Uh, numerous people have said the same to you in this thread. You posted this thread, right? Treefrog Apr 2021 #141
Did you think I had to acquiesce to your comments and demands? Baltimike Apr 2021 #154
I see nowhere where I said you HAD to acquiesce to my comments, nor did I make a demand. Treefrog Apr 2021 #173
as I see nowhere where I asked for your advice. Good day Baltimike Apr 2021 #195
Lol, over half the posters in this thread have said the same as I. Treefrog Apr 2021 #207
LOL! I didn't ask them either. Baltimike Apr 2021 #209
Surely you understand how a discussion board works? Treefrog Apr 2021 #211
surely you can read for comprehension? Baltimike Apr 2021 #213
I think we all know too little about PatSeg Apr 2021 #111
I have no sympathy for the insurrectionists, sorry, not sorry. Treefrog Apr 2021 #149
your concern is noted. Baltimike Apr 2021 #157
No one is suggesting you show sympathy PatSeg Apr 2021 #162
Thank you. I am *AMAZED* at how some feel entitled to substitute their judgement for mine Baltimike Apr 2021 #155
You are very welcome PatSeg Apr 2021 #163
I Understand The Need to Vent But Don't Understand Why You Haven't Turned Them In Indykatie Apr 2021 #27
It is Saturday night during a holiday weekend. Baltimike Apr 2021 #31
Well, I can't think of a better way to celebrate a holiday, or any day ToxMarz Apr 2021 #36
Sorry to hear, are you close to him? grantcart Apr 2021 #28
Nope. I never want to see that rotten asshole ever again. nt Baltimike Apr 2021 #33
Are you close? Laffy Kat Apr 2021 #29
Thank you. nt Baltimike Apr 2021 #32
Jinx!!!! grantcart Apr 2021 #34
I know! Laffy Kat Apr 2021 #80
I cut out a few family members and it's true, they are, and always have been Pepsidog Apr 2021 #30
Turn him in vercetti2021 Apr 2021 #35
bite him in the ass1 monkeyman1 Apr 2021 #42
Sounds like my asshole brother liberal N proud Apr 2021 #37
we can be de facto siblings!!!! nt Baltimike Apr 2021 #61
It feels surreal to have someone you know turn out to be a capitol rioter. MoonchildCA Apr 2021 #38
Turn his ass in. Maximum penalty for treason is what he deserves! Lucky Luciano Apr 2021 #40
This might help you cope. Stay strong. littlemissmartypants Apr 2021 #41
No shame to you. You didn't do it. We aren't our relatives. Scrivener7 Apr 2021 #44
Very sorry to hear. It's still a loss of family regardless. Pretty sure FBI takes calls 24/7/365. Evolve Dammit Apr 2021 #45
My sympathies, Baltimike. maxsolomon Apr 2021 #46
you are very lucky. nt Baltimike Apr 2021 #77
It's good that you're grateful. Haggard Celine Apr 2021 #181
Well, my 84 year old Dad is lost to Fox, maxsolomon Apr 2021 #182
I guess you can't have it all. Haggard Celine Apr 2021 #183
That's wild. BradBo Apr 2021 #47
My former BFF of 36 years ditched me because I'm not a MAGAt OMGWTF Apr 2021 #142
this shit is next level crazy. nt Baltimike Apr 2021 #160
their intellectual leader is a guy who told millions for decades that smoking doesn't cause cancer certainot Apr 2021 #48
And you delivered a fine artfully angry, rant. ShazamIam Apr 2021 #49
We're not close. nt Baltimike Apr 2021 #55
Turn him in. Best_man23 Apr 2021 #50
I disagree with the people who say to turn him in Mom of Baltimike Apr 2021 #51
LOL!!! I am sure you would...there's "good" news about your asshole son Baltimike Apr 2021 #53
I already knew that about your asshole brother. Mom of Baltimike Apr 2021 #59
so why the need to omit? Why the need for 'protection'? Baltimike Apr 2021 #62
Because of your not unjustified personal animosity toward him. Mom of Baltimike Apr 2021 #65
You? Give *me* a WEAPON? No...HE gave me a weapon Baltimike Apr 2021 #66
Now that you know, we can talk about it all you like. Mom of Baltimike Apr 2021 #70
Really? Because all you did was just berate me as to how I found out... Baltimike Apr 2021 #74
I was afraid you might start acting like an asshole, dear. Mom of Baltimike Apr 2021 #89
Holy fuck snort Apr 2021 #93
I know, right? She's worried *I'm* going to be an asshole while her fave son is a fucking TRAITOR Baltimike Apr 2021 #94
That's not fair. He's my only son. Mom of Baltimike Apr 2021 #143
I see what you did there... Baltimike Apr 2021 #159
Two different people told me. Mom of Baltimike Apr 2021 #166
Can someone please help me grantcart Apr 2021 #187
Agreed. COL Mustard Apr 2021 #100
That was a mean 7th post, Mom. Cafe Cat Apr 2021 #147
I have no idea what the fuck is going on here. BlueStater Apr 2021 #190
There is no "ride", there is no fake out, there is no bs here Baltimike Apr 2021 #196
I'm sorry...I agree with your Mom Rustyeye77 Apr 2021 #60
They already announced they're not going after everyone Baltimike Apr 2021 #67
Are they going to arrest the head of Publix's then? She donated 700,000 according to our local news Oppaloopa Apr 2021 #114
Yes they should arrest everyone who stepped in that building. maxsolomon Apr 2021 #131
Jenkins Is Not "The Head Of Publix" ProfessorGAC Apr 2021 #179
You are so so WRONG The whole family are racists. Look around for a African American the next time Oppaloopa Apr 2021 #184
Try To Stay On Topic ProfessorGAC Apr 2021 #185
I am on topic are you? Oppaloopa Apr 2021 #206
She's not even remotely the "head of Publix" TwilightZone Apr 2021 #204
Hilarious. We're you aware that they are no longer close? grantcart Apr 2021 #124
Mom has called both of them 'assholes' in this thread. Treefrog Apr 2021 #175
Your comment made me remember the hilarious bit from Cosby when he was still a good guy grantcart Apr 2021 #191
Wait till he skips bail and you lose the trailer house. marble falls Apr 2021 #136
Welcome to your son's extended DU family. In case you didn't notice, we love him! niyad Apr 2021 #200
Yikes blm Apr 2021 #52
Turn him in. roamer65 Apr 2021 #54
My sympathy. But I think you should call the FBI. . . DinahMoeHum Apr 2021 #57
You don't get to choose the family you're born into Downtown Hound Apr 2021 #58
That's a tough call, especially if he, his sons or your cousin find out you dropped the dime. TheBlackAdder Apr 2021 #63
You don't have to turn him in Turbineguy Apr 2021 #64
Count me in with Team Turn Him In. ShazzieB Apr 2021 #69
Are we taking a head count? Someone needs to start a DU poll grantcart Apr 2021 #188
Did they look at it as a game? kentuck Apr 2021 #71
I don't speak to them, but my brother used to masquerade around as "Independent" Baltimike Apr 2021 #83
Hmmmm... Deuxcents Apr 2021 #73
Fiction. And a "clever" way to work in... SMC22307 Apr 2021 #139
Yeah, I'm inclined to agree with you. Treefrog Apr 2021 #145
Seriously. "Strip club" or "gentleman's club" would have sufficed. SMC22307 Apr 2021 #148
Certainly lots and lots of detail about the brother. Treefrog Apr 2021 #150
The explanation will be that dear ol' Mom who magically showed up on DU... SMC22307 Apr 2021 #152
Man, this thread is only missing a door buzzard! FSogol Apr 2021 #171
Right? It's a head scratcher gldstwmn Apr 2021 #177
Yes, they do...because I just did. Baltimike Apr 2021 #153
After "mom" popped in... concretebluetwo Apr 2021 #164
NYPD Blue cops used to call them tittie bars-- Sipowicz did, anyway. But how would I know... Hekate Apr 2021 #217
I can't believe people fall for this bullshit. Oneironaut Apr 2021 #192
Yep. She sure did. And would never go through the trouble to confront his behavior Baltimike Apr 2021 #197
I'm sorry. MontanaMama Apr 2021 #75
Turned in my cousin. czarjak Apr 2021 #76
Ok DU. Is it possible at all, we are being had by Baltimike and Baltimike's mom? 7wo7rees Apr 2021 #78
Why do you think I am playing you? Baltimike Apr 2021 #81
I have to say this is one of the odder things I have seen here. Treefrog Apr 2021 #88
*AFTER* she hung up on me for lambasting me for daring to find out about this Baltimike Apr 2021 #95
So she knew you were going to come on to du to post about it? Treefrog Apr 2021 #97
Nope. She reads du anyway. She knows my handle and then Baltimike Apr 2021 #101
someone will likely, ironically, drop the dime on your sock-puppet "mom". uncle ray Apr 2021 #113
what does sock puppet "Mom" mean? Baltimike Apr 2021 #126
You have an answer for everything. SMC22307 Apr 2021 #144
Well, any of us here could easily let the FBI know about this thread. Treefrog Apr 2021 #146
Exactly. Give them two names associated with a couple of insurrectionsists... SMC22307 Apr 2021 #151
Okay, that's pretty unsettling PatSeg Apr 2021 #115
I am not sure about that...he and my mother, who literally stalked me here Baltimike Apr 2021 #127
Oh yes, you are so right about that PatSeg Apr 2021 #132
Pfffft. She's probaby told him by now so she can try and suck up to her fave Baltimike Apr 2021 #161
Phew, family dynamics can be so exhausting PatSeg Apr 2021 #165
+1. File this under: Cool Story Bro. FSogol Apr 2021 #119
Hey! jcgoldie Apr 2021 #122
If only she had said that to him, LOL Baltimike Apr 2021 #128
Is it possible? It was obvious. They are actually very close lolol grantcart Apr 2021 #125
It's not YOUR shame, Baltimike. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #79
I agree with your mom too. I would not turn in a family member unless he was a serial killer. NH Ethylene Apr 2021 #82
What about if he was a rapist? A pedophile? A mass shooter (as opposed to a serial killer)? niyad Apr 2021 #203
I'm not sure it's worth the energy to consider each scenario. NH Ethylene Apr 2021 #205
Turn him in Chant over and over again.... RANDYWILDMAN Apr 2021 #84
We are not our family - not a reflection of who you are Pachamama Apr 2021 #85
This is such a great post! It's essentially a blue print Cafe Cat Apr 2021 #110
Thank you so very much. nt Baltimike Apr 2021 #224
So sorry Meowmee Apr 2021 #86
So what did you get him for Christmas? PCIntern Apr 2021 #90
My Money Is On A Glitterbomb! COL Mustard Apr 2021 #104
LOL! The exact thing he got me Baltimike Apr 2021 #105
a membership to DU? grantcart Apr 2021 #189
DAMN you keep kicking this thread. Baltimike Apr 2021 #198
It's a classic. I am begging you to run a poll on whether or not to call the FBI grantcart Apr 2021 #201
I hope one day you realize how absolutely hurtful you are being Baltimike Apr 2021 #210
Here's a heads up: anonymous discussion boards are not the right place grantcart Apr 2021 #215
Here's the heads up: you are not the arbiter of such things. Baltimike Apr 2021 #223
Here's the thing. The op must be a female/sister. The 'mom' clearly states 'he's my only son'' in Treefrog Apr 2021 #212
I have a brother to whom I haven't spoken in over 20 years. Sometimes it troubles me slightly... NNadir Apr 2021 #92
I am glad that you know you have your DU family to vent to. Take some deep breaths, pour niyad Apr 2021 #99
Thank you. I really appreciate being able to vent because he is an asshole Baltimike Apr 2021 #106
Family can be more toxic than strangers. Find peace. 634-5789 Apr 2021 #102
Ask him how that Civil War II thing worked out for him. The Jungle 1 Apr 2021 #107
Reading about family issues like this. Woodwizard Apr 2021 #108
You've done the right thing, disowning him. Paladin Apr 2021 #112
My 2 cents (i'd turn my family in no doubt about it) BUT bluestarone Apr 2021 #117
My three cents...............what if he and the others had succeeded turbinetree Apr 2021 #118
We can pick our friends, but we cannot pick our relatives vlyons Apr 2021 #120
+1. yonder Apr 2021 #178
Asshole brothers maliaSmith Apr 2021 #121
I am so sorry you are dealing with this Baltimike Apr 2021 #129
Welcome to DU! bluestarone Apr 2021 #138
Welcome to our DU family. niyad Apr 2021 #202
Have you checked the FBI website for his photo? MyMission Apr 2021 #130
You can't pick your family, man. AKwannabe Apr 2021 #133
It's not you; it's them. Choose a new family. Joinfortmill Apr 2021 #134
So sorry wryter2000 Apr 2021 #135
Well I hope to god you turned him along with his Q posse. Texin Apr 2021 #137
Nah, she thinks nothing will happen to him anyway. Treefrog Apr 2021 #214
My mom told us "you can get stuck with relatives but you can pick good friends" appleannie1 Apr 2021 #140
I will not weigh in on the "turn him in" issue... momta Apr 2021 #156
Thank you so much. I am sorry you went through that with your father Baltimike Apr 2021 #158
This thread should be reported to the FBI Devil Child Apr 2021 #168
Yes. It's very possible they already know about it since so many of us do not think these traitors Treefrog Apr 2021 #176
You said boobie sarisataka Apr 2021 #170
You can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family, man Mr. Scorpio Apr 2021 #172
I'm sorry you're going through this MustLoveBeagles Apr 2021 #180
Can I link this to the Crime Beat? Generic Other Apr 2021 #193
It's a free country. This is a really terrible situation. nt Baltimike Apr 2021 #199
let us know what ya do ! monkeyman1 Apr 2021 #194
What Zoroaster said long ago still applies... Kid Berwyn Apr 2021 #208
this has some DU classic potential Kali Apr 2021 #216
It falls somewhere between "My uncle gave me a strange mixed animal" & "Could my neighbors... Hekate Apr 2021 #218
the surprise cameo appearance by Mom Kali Apr 2021 #219
Yes, indeedy Hekate Apr 2021 #220
That's where I became completely fascinated! Treefrog Apr 2021 #222
Curious about something. When you and Baltmike Mom talk about him, do you guys Carlitos Brigante Apr 2021 #221
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