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Ferret Annica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 11:58 AM Original message |
Physician accused of deliberately injuring two bicyclists is convicted |
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redwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
1. He should have addressed his anger problem before this. |
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Ferret Annica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 12:12 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. To ride to any degree means you have personal stories like this one |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 12:19 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. Ha! |
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a la izquierda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 12:20 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. My husband was out riding... |
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central scrutinizer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 01:08 PM Response to Reply #2 |
15. Another Lane County cyclist here |
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CatholicEdHead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:07 PM Response to Reply #2 |
43. I always have to watch out in rural Minnesota |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 12:12 PM Response to Original message |
3. We really need to do something about the culture of anger in this society. |
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redwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 12:19 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. we are living in a toxic society. |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:46 PM Response to Reply #3 |
31. Fuck his money. I don't want this man practicing medicine in my state. |
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Iggo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
7. Good. Fuck that motherfucker. (n/t) |
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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 12:41 PM Response to Original message |
8. As a former bicyclist and someone who lives in an area where there are MANY bicyclists |
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frylock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 12:52 PM Response to Reply #8 |
11. it's the riders who refuse to set up a pace line.. |
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Lautremont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 01:32 PM Response to Reply #11 |
20. Where I come from, at least, it's perfectly legal for a bike to take up a whole lane. |
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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:14 PM Response to Reply #20 |
25. Agreed, Lautremont. Where I come from, it's also stated that bicyclists must adhere |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:53 PM Response to Reply #11 |
37. There is no law in CA that cyclists "set up a pace line", whatever the hell |
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Lance_Boyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:56 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. You are wrong - two cyclists are to be treated as TWO cars. |
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Dont_Bogart_the_Pretzel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-05-09 09:39 AM Response to Reply #39 |
89. Needs to apply to Motorcycles too |
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frylock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:49 PM Response to Reply #37 |
62. many cyclists along mission gorge are often times not riding within the bike lane.. |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 04:17 PM Response to Reply #62 |
72. Where a bike lane exists, OF COURSE the bikes are required to use it |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 04:19 PM Response to Reply #62 |
74. Like the other poster who hates cyclists, if you think that simply riding down |
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frylock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 07:44 PM Response to Reply #74 |
81. i AM a cyclist!! |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 04:19 PM Response to Reply #37 |
73. In most instances, bicyclists are expected to ride single file in CA. |
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Regret My New Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 01:54 PM Response to Reply #8 |
21. The idiots who do that will weed themselves out... |
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Ferret Annica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:17 PM Response to Reply #8 |
27. There are unskilled bicyclers and skilled bicyclists |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:50 PM Response to Reply #8 |
34. Good. Hijack the thread to badmouth all cyclists because you have seen |
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Robb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:27 PM Response to Reply #34 |
51. Yep. Cyclists are NEVER to blame. |
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tinrobot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:39 PM Response to Reply #51 |
57. Believe me, we keep it in mind. |
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Robb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 04:10 PM Response to Reply #57 |
69. You've missed the point. |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 04:14 PM Response to Reply #57 |
71. We are assholes for having the nerve to simply exist. |
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musicblind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 04:25 PM Response to Reply #71 |
77. No where did he say that. What you are proposing is called a "strawman fallacy" |
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frylock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:54 PM Response to Reply #34 |
64. and this is the attitude i'm talking about right here.. |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 04:13 PM Response to Reply #64 |
70. If riding at a normal speed in a responsible manner in a single lane of traffic is |
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robinlynne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 12:41 PM Response to Original message |
9. not just two. there were 3 others he did similar things to testifying yesterday. |
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damntexdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 12:42 PM Response to Original message |
10. I didn't know the gun was loaded. |
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seemunkee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
12. Been following this on Velonews |
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Jdub4abluenc (15 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 01:01 PM Response to Original message |
13. As much as I hate it - I have taken to carrying when riding |
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Techn0Girl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:47 PM Response to Reply #13 |
32. Carrying While riding?? wtf? |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 01:05 PM Response to Original message |
14. this is a cruel society, this is ridiculous for slamming on one's brakes and maybe yelling something |
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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 01:12 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Cry me a river |
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Lautremont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 01:12 PM Response to Reply #14 |
18. Yeah, that poor misunderstood guy. |
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tkmorris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:05 PM Response to Reply #14 |
23. "i really hope there is more to the story than in this link" |
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Lance_Boyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:50 PM Response to Reply #23 |
35. Were they riding two abreast prior to the incident, deliberately preventing him from passing? |
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tkmorris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:30 PM Response to Reply #35 |
54. Not exactly, no |
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Lance_Boyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:44 PM Response to Reply #54 |
60. Hrm. I cannot fault cyclists riding single-file, near the right line. |
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frylock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:15 PM Response to Reply #14 |
26. you may want to read further before making a complete asshole of yourself.. |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:56 PM Response to Reply #14 |
41. The cyclists weren't tailgating the car, lol. The car came up behind, got |
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Romulox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:11 PM Response to Reply #14 |
45. The guy confessed; give it up. nt |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-05-09 09:53 AM Response to Reply #14 |
90. He tried to kill two people |
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unblock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 01:09 PM Response to Original message |
16. i was wondering how they could be so sure he was guilty -- he confessed. |
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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 01:13 PM Response to Reply #16 |
19. He undoubtedly was the stereotypical arrogant doctor |
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Lance_Boyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:52 PM Response to Reply #16 |
36. So his sudden stop got them both - they WERE riding two abreast. |
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unblock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:08 PM Response to Reply #36 |
44. not clear, the second one's injuries might have been from being forced off the road |
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Lance_Boyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:12 PM Response to Reply #44 |
46. That would also be the cyclist's fault - safe following distance. |
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tinrobot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:24 PM Response to Reply #46 |
50. 9 out of 10 cyclist fatalities are the motorist's fault. |
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Lance_Boyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:34 PM Response to Reply #50 |
56. cite? |
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tinrobot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:43 PM Response to Reply #56 |
59. Start here... |
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Lance_Boyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:46 PM Response to Reply #59 |
61. NYC is hardly relevant to most cycling, or most driving. |
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tinrobot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:53 PM Response to Reply #61 |
63. If I did, you wouldn't believe that, either... |
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Lance_Boyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 04:05 PM Response to Reply #63 |
68. I fully believe that cyclists in NYC are less often at fault than car drivers. |
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Lautremont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 06:38 PM Response to Reply #68 |
80. You tell us. |
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unblock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-05-09 09:27 AM Response to Reply #46 |
88. not if the situation was as described -- the driver pulled in front and slammed on the brakes. |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
22. I think there's a connection between road rage and narcissistic |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:12 PM Response to Original message |
24. He wouldn't try that shit with Cliffordu - or would live to regret it! |
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PJPhreak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:20 PM Response to Original message |
28. I am usually a peaceable person, |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
29. Roads are for CARS, not bicycles. If you want to ride a bike, then get on a BIKE PATH. |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:48 PM Response to Reply #29 |
33. There's no room in Mandeville Canyon for a bike lane |
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Lance_Boyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:54 PM Response to Reply #29 |
38. Cyclists riding two or more abreast is recently illegal in NC. |
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Lautremont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:13 PM Response to Reply #38 |
47. So, what are you saying? That cyclists need to be more courteous? |
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Lance_Boyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:27 PM Response to Reply #47 |
52. That's PRECISELY what I'm saying. |
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tinrobot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:32 PM Response to Reply #52 |
55. You still don't get it. |
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Lance_Boyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:39 PM Response to Reply #55 |
58. He may have had legitimate reason to immediately hit the brakes after passing. |
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tinrobot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:59 PM Response to Reply #58 |
66. So how many cyclists have you run off the road? |
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Lance_Boyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 04:03 PM Response to Reply #66 |
67. Not a one, but I have had the sherrif's dept halt unauthorized parades |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:01 PM Response to Reply #29 |
42. FAIL. Actually, EPIC FAIL. |
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tinrobot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:29 PM Response to Reply #29 |
53. Next time you're stuck behind some cyclists... |
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musicblind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 04:23 PM Response to Reply #53 |
75. you're right about everything except for |
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Ignis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 09:24 PM Response to Reply #29 |
83. ... |
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PJPhreak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-04-09 02:26 AM Response to Reply #29 |
85. Like Hell! |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-04-09 06:42 AM Response to Reply #29 |
87. No, the roads are for everybody, four and two wheels, |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
30. This guy is an asshole and deserves to be in jail. |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:56 PM Response to Reply #30 |
65. If you're driving faster than bikes on that road- then you're speeding |
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musicblind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 04:24 PM Response to Reply #65 |
76. That arguement doesn't even make sense? |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 04:31 PM Response to Reply #76 |
78. You've never driven or ridden in Mandeville Canyon |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 06:15 PM Response to Reply #65 |
79. They are certainly not going the speed limit. |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:56 PM Response to Original message |
40. My brother is a hardcore cyclist who rides from 50 to 70 miles a day. |
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Vehl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
48. He must have taken the hypocritic oath instead of the hippocratic oath!! |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
49. whatever happened to the hippocratic oath? |
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tabasco (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 07:51 PM Response to Original message |
82. His dumb ass will pay big bucks in the civil suit, too. |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 09:38 PM Response to Original message |
84. I would have needed to be restrained had I been in the courtroom. |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-04-09 04:40 AM Response to Original message |
86. I can never understand how someone does something like this. |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-05-09 09:55 AM Response to Reply #86 |
91. When people question the relationship between humans and great apes, I point to driving behavior |
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AlphaCentauri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-05-09 09:58 AM Response to Original message |
92. Good those crips driving big autos allways scare me when I ride my bike |
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