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31. True stories are the weirdest. In fiction you have to try to keep it believable.

Thu Mar 29, 2012, 01:10 PM

Mar 2012

Corporate memos even get pretty weird. You know somewhere in the archives of the White Star Lines there's a memo that says something to the effect of:

"Although the company has experienced something of Public Relations problem due to the recent incident with the RMS Titanic, we believe all in all the Titannic II project should continue moving forward, though it might be wise to rename the new ship something akin to Britannic."

The Britannic sank in 1916. It struck a mine or got torpedoed during World War I, and sank faster than the Titanic. It developed a list to starboard that made it impossible to launch all the lifeboats. Fortunately, the water was warm (it sank in the Mediterranean ), and only 30 died, mostly from injuries when two lifeboats got chopped up by the giant propellers.

Sorry, I got a little sidetracked there.

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Sanford police threaten to arrest reporters [View all] kpete Mar 2012 OP

That will help restore confidence in the Sanford police department. /sarcasm yardwork Mar 2012 #1

You gotta set priorities. Kill someone? No arrest. Question the police? GO TO JAIL. tclambert Mar 2012 #27

Stalking? Renew Deal Mar 2012 #2

I'd like to see the Justice Department pull every one of the Sanford cops in for questioning auburngrad82 Mar 2012 #3

Are they out of their ever loving minds? MADem Mar 2012 #4

So does this mean that... ... bayareaboy Mar 2012 #5

Just when you think thing can't get any weirder. daleanime Mar 2012 #6

Thats what happens when Andy leaves Barney in charge.. Historic NY Mar 2012 #7

Nahh, Barney learned his lessons, this is that dumbass Warren's fault CBGLuthier Mar 2012 #28

"Law enforcement officials will not hesitate to make an arrest for stalking." niyad Mar 2012 #8

you're not in America anymore Enrique Mar 2012 #9

Sanford Police: gated community state of mind. FailureToCommunicate Mar 2012 #10

Nice to see them taking stalking so seriously. Will they do the same for murder? CreekDog Mar 2012 #11

What was the armed self appointed "watchman" Zimmerman doing xtraxritical Mar 2012 #19

Related Prior Post ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2012 #12

If this were a work of fiction no one would believe it just too incredible. gordianot Mar 2012 #13

True stories are the weirdest. In fiction you have to try to keep it believable. tclambert Mar 2012 #31

I think the press should stand it's ground if it feels threatened. bluedigger Mar 2012 #14

the press ought to go and do just that, if there's a cover up pressure ought to reveal some of it leftyohiolib Mar 2012 #15

Yes, and they should dress like they look prepared to - 10x as many of them as there are police. saras Mar 2012 #20

Sooooooo, the Sanford PD won't hesitate to arrest a journalist "stalker" peace frog Mar 2012 #16

They'll arrest reporters for stalking and talking, but not people who stalk and kill?! polichick Mar 2012 #17

Stalking?! abelenkpe Mar 2012 #18

It's perfectly obvious why the whole department is being investigated... saras Mar 2012 #21

Sooooooooo no arrest for murder, but they will arrest for "stalking"... truebrit71 Mar 2012 #22

I think they're confusing reporters with a guy named Zimmerman longship Mar 2012 #23

So they want to arrest reporters for asking questions when an official avebury Mar 2012 #24

Had a rental property in Sanford for a short time GoneOffShore Mar 2012 #25

...as ordered by Wayne LaPierre. nt onehandle Mar 2012 #26

This will not end well for the sanford PD. Javaman Mar 2012 #29

I think it's time for an Occupy Sanford Great Caesars Ghost Mar 2012 #30

These pigs are a fucking JOKE!!! Odin2005 Mar 2012 #32

More Florida Police Work DallasNE Mar 2012 #33

OK, Holder. Put down the marijuana search warrant and start swinging a big stick in Sanford DisgustipatedinCA Mar 2012 #34

a.frikin.men! Duppers Mar 2012 #37

Wait, didn't zimmy follow and stalk trayvon BEFORE he murdered him? Yet, he's still Ecumenist Mar 2012 #35

Why didn't they arrest George Zimmermna for stalking Trayvon Martin? Dont call me Shirley Mar 2012 #36