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awoke_in_2003

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90. The amount of sympathy

Tue Dec 27, 2016, 01:08 AM

Dec 2016

I have for the asshole tailgater is very, very close to zero. I know it's a film, but in real life assholes like that have no idea, nor care, about how dangerous their assholery can be. Thousands die every year due to negligent driving.

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I knew beyond a doubt what was happening. [View all] sheshe2 Dec 2016 OP

The white wing terrorists are only beginning to act too. libtodeath Dec 2016 #1

That is true, libtodeath. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #3

Take care malaise Dec 2016 #2

You too malaise. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #4

Very scary. I am so glad you are ok. skylucy Dec 2016 #5

Thank you, skylucy. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #85

on the other hand, a lot of people just drive like that all the time anarch Dec 2016 #6

I'm pretty sure it was her bumper sticker. Laffy Kat Dec 2016 #12

yeah, probably anarch Dec 2016 #22

Omg. I know I shouldn't, but I'm picturing myself being able to do that. Croney Dec 2016 #43

The amount of sympathy awoke_in_2003 Dec 2016 #90

many years ago, I experienced firsthand "duel" (later made into a movie with dennis weaver) niyad Dec 2016 #63

That was directed by Steven Spielberg. His first full length film. C Moon Dec 2016 #79

yes, I do know, but it is good information. niyad Dec 2016 #118

Wow! I guess that kind of thing does happen. Friggin' scary! C Moon Dec 2016 #124

If you called the police you might get a Trump loving cop milestogo Dec 2016 #7

I dont have any stickers on my car but I still get alot of idiots who like to tailgate like that and cstanleytech Dec 2016 #8

Tailgaters irritate the hell out of me. cwydro Dec 2016 #9

Well I was not about to pull over. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #10

.... BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2016 #53

It used to happen to me more often... when I drove a Prius! Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #11

Did they have confederate plates... sheshe2 Dec 2016 #14

At least one of them did. Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #19

Be Careful... 40degreesflaps Dec 2016 #37

I know. Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #38

Fair Enough! 40degreesflaps Dec 2016 #41

Dayton area for me. n/t Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #69

My Sister... 40degreesflaps Dec 2016 #98

That's a nice area. Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #133

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NRA Democrats are like transgender Republicans Crash2Parties Dec 2016 #68

Agreed. Never support the NRA. There are several non Republican orginizations to work with The Polack MSgt Dec 2016 #141

On his way to Whitefish? New Orleans Strong Dec 2016 #13

I'm so sorry this happened to you. Similar things have happened to me. Warpy Dec 2016 #15

I tried to get the plate.... sheshe2 Dec 2016 #18

I am always traveling a highway between New Mexico and Texas and while Jim Beard Dec 2016 #112

People speed in NM because there are no toilets on the interstates Warpy Dec 2016 #134

I have learned if you park crooked on the side of the road. Pull over enough to where you can Jim Beard Dec 2016 #165

I was in Home Depot the other day and some fucken asshole started yelling and screaming at my friend RKP5637 Dec 2016 #16

We all need to be very careful now. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #73

I had a real sicko tailgate me a few yrs ago womanofthehills Dec 2016 #75

Ugh. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #87

Yep, scary! You never know what you're dealing with when someone comes up like RKP5637 Dec 2016 #103

Exhibiting his shortcomings in public? longship Dec 2016 #104

Trump has legitimatized bullying and bad behavior. Fla Dem Dec 2016 #107

I've been noticing a lot of increased hostilities and/or people on the edge. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2016 #109

Probably after a short time of Trump antics the same people may chase you and Thinkingabout Dec 2016 #17

dangerous AlexSFCA Dec 2016 #20

I must admit I had someone in 2008... sheshe2 Dec 2016 #24

Very shortly after the election trauma I sat down by my bumper & peeled off the 2 small HRC stickers Hekate Dec 2016 #74

I was going to do that after the election... sheshe2 Dec 2016 #77

I had to remove everything from my car Horse with no Name Dec 2016 #21

I will take mine off tomorrow... sheshe2 Dec 2016 #25

I have a hundred vinyl decals on my car but I make sure never to have anything overtly political. randome Dec 2016 #30

Go Out... 40degreesflaps Dec 2016 #35

Do you have a cell phone camera? Throck Dec 2016 #23

The next time this happens . . . OldRedneck Dec 2016 #26

That's... 40degreesflaps Dec 2016 #36

This, of course, will work best if annabanana Dec 2016 #58

It works for us older white women too lunatica Dec 2016 #169

Note: NOT recommended if you are a person of color. FailureToCommunicate Dec 2016 #60

That kind of thing got that poor man killed in CA. cwydro Dec 2016 #138

It's all about hating any convenient boogeyman bucolic_frolic Dec 2016 #27

They will know soon enough, now won't they. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #29

Good post. Be vigilant - everyone! Missn-Hitch Dec 2016 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author NightWatcher Dec 2016 #31

I'd get the plate, video it off safe and call the freaking cops lastone Dec 2016 #32

Numbers People... 40degreesflaps Dec 2016 #33

New census numbers...and an even more fine tuned GOP redistricting strategy Crash2Parties Dec 2016 #71

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Numbers people did NOT know, what makes you say that? Did YOU know? If so.... George II Dec 2016 #149

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How do you know what Obama said to her on November 8? ESP? C'mon, again.... George II Dec 2016 #154

What's your source? DesertRat Dec 2016 #155

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No, not at all. DesertRat Dec 2016 #159

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Working in the Reagan White House?? BFD DesertRat Dec 2016 #161

I put bumper stickers on magnetic sheets. NightWatcher Dec 2016 #34

We are good. Thanks. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #81

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It may be safer to remove humbled_opinion Dec 2016 #39

Damn! Trump appealed to bullies and now they feel emboldened! hrmjustin Dec 2016 #40

The only truly safe people now are rich white straight males. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #44

Perhaps you forgot slow drivers in your list of intended targets calendargirl Dec 2016 #101

do you have an issue with me? sheshe2 Dec 2016 #168

Same here Bear Creek Dec 2016 #42

I didn't even feel I could put a Hillary sticker on my car. LisaM Dec 2016 #45

Pure harrassment world wide wally Dec 2016 #46

Ooh, I am so sorry to hear this. Delphinus Dec 2016 #47

I should have driven past my sister's street and gone to the PD. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #50

You had a pretty good description. cwydro Dec 2016 #110

Is this the great they want again? The Wizard Dec 2016 #48

They love the flag, just not the Constitution. JudyM Dec 2016 #49

Your experience reminded me of the 1971 movie "Duel" with Dennis Weaver. GliderGuider Dec 2016 #51

That was a Steven Speilberg film LastLiberal in PalmSprings Dec 2016 #59

Yep, that be the one! nt GliderGuider Dec 2016 #76

brake check :) Marthe48 Dec 2016 #52

That happened to me with a DU bumper sticker in 2005! nt wiggs Dec 2016 #54

I've got an Obama sticker on mine, and yes it seems to be drawing more hostility. byronius Dec 2016 #55

sheshe2 bdamomma Dec 2016 #56

Get their plate number B C Butler Dec 2016 #57

I will attempt to get the plate... sheshe2 Dec 2016 #65

Sorry you had to put up with that shit Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2016 #61

I am so sorry that you were attacked like that (and yes, people, it was an attack). I am glad niyad Dec 2016 #62

Love you niyad. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #94

and I, you. niyad Dec 2016 #119

We have 2 cars. One has a Hillary sticker, the other does not. mainer Dec 2016 #64

It is so unnerving to hear about all this but it is pretty pervasive beyondbeyond Dec 2016 #66

Glad you are OK jimlup Dec 2016 #67

I would have dialed 911 and slammed on my brakes for the passing squirrel. TOWANDA!!!!! nt LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #70

Good idea, LaydeeBug. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #72

then you speed up....a LOT, and THEN slam on your brakes LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #105

I love your last line! sheshe2 Dec 2016 #120

Oh you *KNOW* it's overcompensating. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #126

I wouldn't do that. If he rear-ends you, you'll probably be the one to raccoon Dec 2016 #102

please remove the sticker. we don't want DesertFlower Dec 2016 #78

I will do it tomorrow before I go out. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #82

I would not piss on that pickup and it's driver it was on fire. Dawson Leery Dec 2016 #80

This should be a primary concern Uponthegears Dec 2016 #83

I'd tell 'em to go to Hell tirebiter Dec 2016 #84

I dont know why people dont fight back! cntrfthrs Dec 2016 #86

There are plenty of ways to fight back without a gun. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #89

I'm with you! ncgrits Dec 2016 #96

I'd invest in a dashcam. flvegan Dec 2016 #88

Since I have a Hill sticker (and he sported the grand old confederate flag) sheshe2 Dec 2016 #91

The nation is crawling with emboldened deplorables. oasis Dec 2016 #92

I will do it tomorrow. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #93

Stay safe sheshe, this wave of craziness will pass in time. nt oasis Dec 2016 #95

You to oasis. nt sheshe2 Dec 2016 #97

Same thing happened to me today. mahina Dec 2016 #99

Stay safe mahina. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #121

You as well. Aloha. mahina Dec 2016 #122

My husband drives around in his big red murielm99 Dec 2016 #100

I'm not taking my stickers off either. cwydro Dec 2016 #111

time for guerilla actions heaven05 Dec 2016 #108

I took it off a few minutes ago. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #123

Much like the clown tiredtoo Dec 2016 #113

Plan to tape a "Not My President" sign in the window... HopeAgain Dec 2016 #114

I'm so sorry that happened to you sheshe. smirkymonkey Dec 2016 #115

I am so sorry that you were harassed Gothmog Dec 2016 #116

If you are afraid to sport a bumper sticker on your car, rgbecker Dec 2016 #117

Scary! treestar Dec 2016 #125

Get a gun and a license to carry it. Eliot Rosewater Dec 2016 #127

I will pass on the gun. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #137

I am rabidly anti gun. I do believe however we may be looking at Eliot Rosewater Dec 2016 #144

Next time get a plate number and call it in. Vinca Dec 2016 #128

Just out of curiosity... teezy Dec 2016 #129

Your road trip in Texas sheshe2 Dec 2016 #136

Trumpigs are snorting. pressbox69 Dec 2016 #130

People are crazy right now Amaril Dec 2016 #131

That's all they got lillypaddle Dec 2016 #132

Trump just gave them the keys to the closet so they could come out Angry Dragon Dec 2016 #135

Sorry that happened to you. That's scary. DesertRat Dec 2016 #139

I am so sorry DesertRat. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #140

Thank you, sheshe2 DesertRat Dec 2016 #145

Oh... sheshe2 Dec 2016 #146

F* that LittleGirl Dec 2016 #142

You should read the her post again lunatica Dec 2016 #148

That would have scared the crap out of me! lunatica Dec 2016 #147

I took her sticker off today. ;( sheshe2 Dec 2016 #157

Glad you are safe. A classy bunch those Trump idiots! USALiberal Dec 2016 #150

I almost was driven off the road by a giant 4X4 truck with flags flying, PatrickforO Dec 2016 #153

I tape my stickers on my hatchback window. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #158

Sadly, defensive driving may now include MineralMan Dec 2016 #162

I took it off today, MM. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #163

Good. You stay safe, too. MineralMan Dec 2016 #164

Don't know if this suggestion would be helpful or make the situation worse: LeftInTX Dec 2016 #166

That is a good point, Left. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #167