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NH Ethylene

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205. I'm not sure it's worth the energy to consider each scenario.
Mon Apr 5, 2021, 05:19 AM
Apr 2021

Suffice it to say I wouldn't turn in a family member unless people were going to be killed or badly hurt in the future.

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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