So on top of everything else, some ass just smashed my face with a brick

[WilliamPitt]

Yep. Just got back from the Kerry rally in Copley. Spent nearly eight hours standing in the cold rain and waind waiting for the word...and then the word came, and didn't come, and is hovering like doom...

So I am walking in the back door of my apartment building, and I hear someone behind me. I turn, and this douchebag threw a brick at my head. It mostly hit my shoulder, but bashed into my jaw. Pretty clearly a mugging attempt; the person who did it was young. Nothing is broken, I don't think. I can still work my jaw, and my shoulder is moving OK, and no teeth are loose. I have a big scratch on my face, and everything hurts like hell.

So, the moral of the story: No matter how bad you feel, no matter how crappy was your night, nobody threw a brick at your head.

Think I'm gonna call the cops.

[Chovexani]

1. Shit take care of yourself Will

Bastards. :hug:

[lazarus]

2. good idea

call the cops, and maybe hit the ER, just in case.

Remember when you were out here? Remember what Dennis told us?

Courage, Will. Courage.

[Emboldened Chimp]

3. Damn, you okay man?

Any bleeding, bruising?

[NMDemDist2]

4. shit Will, what a night. I'm so sorry

:hug:

[fishwax]

5. Good God, man!

I hope you're okay!

[Zuni]

6. God Bless you

You have worked hard as hell. Best of luck to you, stay safe.

[Bucky]

7. Are Karl Rove's whereabouts known at time of the incident?

Was you assailant wearing hunting camo and a dorky flapcap?

[Guaranteed]

8. Shit, man.

Go kick that guy's ass.

[Maddy McCall]

9. Call the cops.

Take care of yourself...might need to go on to the ER and get an x-ray, just to make sure.

:hug:

[IdaBriggs]

10. Sympathy and Support....

Hope you feel better! :)

[Desertrose]

11. damn I'm sorry Will...call the cops...

jeepers....take care...maybe ice it a bit...

damn man- be careful!!

[blm]

12. Probably a freeper who tagged you.

Get a cold pack and some rest and wake up SWINGING.

[daleo]

13. Sorry to hear that

Glad it wasn't worse.

[Borgnine]

14. Damn!

Take care of yourself Will. It looks like we'll be needing you over the next few days.

[Eye and Monkey]

hang in there Will

:toast:

[BootinUp]

15. Sorry to hear that Will.

Do what you need to, take care dude.

[neomonkey]

16. A mugging attempt?

Are you sure of that?

Just like everything else about this fucked up night, this doesn't ring true, did they take anything?

[WilliamPitt]

37. I chased the fucker off

He thought he put me down. I had a can of Chef Boy-ar-Dee in my hand, and chased him down the street.

[neomonkey]

43. Chef Boy-arr-Dee to the rescue!

Well I am being very cautious right now. Those of us who make our views very obvious for all to see will be very vulnerable in the next few days/weeks/months. The rightists smell blood. They are emboldened, I braved 1 hour of hard-core RW radio tonight.

They truly think they own this land now. Violence is now their right and privelege and we have to watch our backs.

[uncle ray]

51. well that put a little smile on my face

but remember, criminals, like other people, can read body language, that may be why he attempted to mug you, maybe the way you were carrying yourself?

anyhow, i would question if it is simply a mugging, some freeper might have given the kid a hunnie to toss that brick. people know who the fuck you are. that shit's serious man, people have died of a lot less than a brick to the head. just because it was a punk kid or something, don't dismiss it, they need to "take out" the next wave of patriots.

[ShaneGR]

17. Not the best night

No matter what happens, this is a bad day for the Democratic Party.

[Technowitch]

18. Take care, Will. I'll say a prayer for ya.

[senseandsensibility]

19. Nothing like a brick in the head

to put things in perspective! See a doctor, and take care. Thank you for all you've done, and I'm glad you'll be around to continue.

[Mountainman]

20. Do you think they knew who you are? Freepers hate you.

[jus_the_facts]

21. Sorry to hear m'man.....

....glad you're okay! :hug:

[w4rma]

22. Take care of yourself, Will. We are entering dangerous times. :( (nt)

[in_cog_ni_to]

23. Damn. I'm glad you're OK. n/t

[gardenista]

24. Go to the doctor, Will, get checked out if you can. nt

[MallRat]

25. WTF, Will? Where were you walking? South End?

n/t

[WilliamPitt]

70. Yup

Wealthiest goddam neighborhood I've ever lived in. I lived in the worst part of Jamaica Plain and no one even so much as looked at me funny.

[Sara Beverley]

84. Sorry to hear that Mr. Pitt. You are a good man.

Guess we all have been hit upside the head today. Hope they get the bastard and I hope that you heal in body, mind, and spirit.

[mdhunter]

93. Man, that's terrible.

Will, best to you. Such a stupid thing to have happen to you, so sorry that it did.

I don't mean to pry ( I don't need to know where you live, or anything ) but where exactly was this? I, and I'm sure others here, are residents of the South End (Springfield St. here) and just want to keep a tally on where such incidents take place.

There was an attempted mugging on the corner of Washington and Springfield last week, had my wife very upset.

Anyway, if you have time, it'd be great if you could pass on the location. 'Till then, again, our best to you, hope you are well.

Mark

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

26. Call the cops and take a big handful of ibuprofen

Like, four of them. Then get some sleep. :hug:

[SammyWinstonJack]

27. Definitely call the cops!

I'm sorry this happened to you. :-(

[MagickMuffin]

28. Hope you're alright

Did you know your assailant? I agree about filing a police report, and seeking medical attention.

NO RETREAT BABY NO SURRENDER!!!

[Walt Starr]

29. Shit, some dumbfuck tries to mug you right when

some dumbfuck is trying to mug the nation!

[Must_B_Free]

30. Glad to know you aren't hold up some wires at camp Xray...

[Syrinx]

31. sorry will

[tnlefty]

32. Damn! The shithead. Call the cops. Then use ice followed by a warm

compress on the really sore spots. Jeebus, I thought that kind of shit only happened in my (red)neck of the woods. Take care.

[symphony]

33. sorry, man

please visit the doctor and ask for an X-ray in the least.

[Lex]

34. Jesus H. Christ.

Glad the thug didn't do major damage. So sorry to hear this.

Hang in there, brother.

[Stephanie]

35. Dick Cheney's in Boston?

Sorry, man.

[expatriate]

36. WilliamPitt, I am so sorry!

No, as much of an agony this night has been (well, day for me, actually), nobody slung a brick at my head!

Please, consider having it x-rayed, just in case. You can end up with hairline fractures of the jaw and teeth that can cause you much grief far down the road.

Ice right now though! Keep it from swelling up until you look like a jackylantern.

[Sugarbleus]

38. Geezus Will....that's insane! Please know we care about you

and love ya. Go call the cops then go to hospital...in hospital they will check you out and most likely give ya something to "feel better"<--I like this part. B-)

Please let us know how you are later on. :hug:

[Blue_Tires]

39. sorry to read about that...

who could have done such a thing?

[eleny]

40. {{{{{Will}}}}}

[0rganism]

41. You got me beat. That's all I can say.

Take care of yourself, Will.

[grasswire]

42. I wish you had someone to watch your back, Will

It's probably not a good idea to be out alone on a night like this.

[minkyboodle]

44. stay up will

hope tomorrow turns out out to be better for you. I know its gotta be better for me

[grace0418]

45. I'm so sorry will

So far tonight evil is prevailing.

[LiberalAndProud]

46. Fight on for one more night, Will. We shall overcome.

[VolcanoJen]

47. OMG Will. That is just awful.

:hug:

What a horrible end to a spirit-crushing night. :-(

[bobbieinok]

48. take care, we all need each other now

[WilliamPitt]

49. Cops came, EMTs checked me out

I'm busted up but not broken.

The brick he threw at me is actually a large chunk of, I don't know what to call it, 'street marble.' I can barely lift it with one hand. I think maybe I'm lucky to be alive.

FWIW, the cops and EMTs thought I was somewhat godlike because I'm not dead. You should see the goddam chunk of stone he hit me with. Jeebus. And I chased him too, with a can of Ravioli. Mess not with the Chef.

Hurts to laugh. Laughing anyway.

[jean]

54. Rubble, maybe, is what he hit you with. Thank god nothing's broken

and that you got it on record with the cops. Too bad he didn't get beaned with the Boy-ar-dee.


rubble is just broken up chunks of concrete

[hunter]

58. Seriously, you need extra eyes.

Call some friends. Don't be alone.

[crickets]

65. Oh my god

I'm so glad you're okay!

And I chased him too, with a can of Ravioli. Mess not with the Chef.

I'm sorry, but that made me laugh like a mofo. Good on you! If I may make another culinary suggestion, root through the freezer for a bag of frozen veggies. It works great as an ice pack but is much more comfortable than actual ice. When I was still skating, I used to come home from the rink and put a bag of frozen peas on each knee. Ahhhhh....

Please feel better soon. And I hope they catch the little rat!

[incapsulated]

82. A can of Ravioli, eh?

You shoulda made him eat it instead, that would be justice, lol.

Jeez, I'm sorry, Will. I'm glad you're ok. :hug:

What a fucking night, eh?

[TwilightZone]

90. Will - you just made me laugh out loud.

Not an easy task this gray morning.

For that, I thank you, and I am very glad you are going to be ok!

[Political_Junkie]

96. Damn, Man, you are something,

we love ya, Will. :)

[WilliamPitt]

111. Wee perspective kick

[StlMo]

115. "And I chased him too, with a can of Ravioli. Mess not with the Chef."

"And I chased him too, with a can of Ravioli. Mess not with the Chef."

:) <-- First time I smiled today.

[flamingyouth]

50. Geezus

I don't even know what to say.

I feel like I've been emotionally hit with a brick, but I can't imagine what you must feel like.

Sorry. :(

[demobabe]

52. that's horrible!

you're going to be even more sore tomorrow. what is this world coming to?

more troubling is that this economy is forcing you to eat chef-boy-r-dee... kerry should be elected for this reason alone!

so sorry to hear, will... get some rest and feel better.

[K8-EEE]

53. I Wish I Could Make You AN Icepack And Some Tea.

God bless you Will. All my friends always say "two plus two equals a bag of hammers."

That's what watching this election on TV was like.

[milkyway]

55. You'll be back fighting in the morning. Go get those bush bastards!

[OneBlueSky]

56. well, we have our answer to the question . . .

"Where's Will Pitt?" . . .

take care, Will . . . we still have a lot of fighting to do, and we need you in there pluggin' . . .

[intheflow]

57. Makes my sore feet seems whimpy

Stood outside all day protecting voters from forces of evil.

Hope you have a significant other willing to sooth you with ice and a back/foot rub (your prefernce). Ply you with liquor or your drug of choice. :hug:

[shance]

59. File a police report WP*

You were assaulted. Don't mess around with that.

[Darby]

60. Someone broke into our house last night - came into our bedroom

where we were sleeping with our two year old. While he watched us sleep he rifled through my purse. That was there in the bedroom. Thank GOD we are all fine. Our house was rifled and many things stolen. I found out when I woke up at 4:30 am and saw the mess.

I bought a gun. But I don't think I will ever feel safe again.

[Bake]

61. Geezus, Will, call the cops!!

This was fucking attempted murder. I'm guessing it was somebody who knew WHO YOU ARE. Think freeper.

Get stitched up, go to the emergency room if you need to. Be well.

Bake

[The Doctor.]

62. lots of Ibuprofen...

At LEAST 1000 mg.

It will keep the swelling down.
Pressure on the wound.
If you have no ice - a bag of frozen vegetables is great.

(I use frozen peas after my scrapes)

[crickets]

68. Great minds think alike

Frozen peas are the best. In fact, I prefer that to ice. Ice hurts. A bag of frozen peas isn't as shockingly cold, and will mold to hug the joints more easily.

:thumbsup:

[WilliamPitt]

69. Already there

Many Advil, a bag of ice on the now-battered face, and the morning off from truthout duty.

Gnuh.

[Edmond Dantes]

100. Try 2 Alleve twice a day and then add

2 Extra Strength Tylenol. Tylenol relieves pain, but does nothing for inflammation.

And the bromelain in FRESH pineapple will help reduce inflammation.

(I'm not an M.D., but have been dealing with severe pain issues of my own.)

Feel better!

[donheld]

63. Will im so sorry

i hope it gets better soon.

[vetwife]

64. Will..So sorry !

[msgeri55]

66. brick

nothing like being kicked when you're down.take care.

[Zero Division]

67. Oh man. I know the feeling. I was physically assaulted out of nowhere...

a couple years ago. The physical injuries heal eventually, but the seething anger left over from being violated like that can really mess things up for a while. I went into a whole series of anxiety attacks that lasted for some weeks after it happened. I hope things go better for you, Will.

We still you need your writing gift, even more so if the Bastard Idiot Boy King reclaims his undeserved throne. Hang in there, man. :dem:

[shance]

71. I agree. It might be both helpful and important to write a piece about .

There are many activists and courageous individuals being assaulted either by being harassed and/or victims of a crime and assault like you unfortunately were tonight. These things need to be publicized.

Im glad you said something and I think its important for as many individuals as we can reach to know what is going on and what journalists and activists in general are confronting these days.

Im sorry this happened to you WP. It amazes and literally baffles me so much of what is happening these days.

[WilliamPitt]

73. I'd be stunned if this were anything besides a mugging

There's a coterie of junkies in the neighborhood. I think this one just got bold enough or desperate enough to go for the two dollars in my wallet and the coat on my back. There was nothing professional about this. He threw a rock at my head. This was Captain Caveman.

It wasn't harrassment. It was heroin withdrawal, I think.

[WilliamPitt]

72. Thanks, but I really think I'm OK

I've broken 19 bones over the course of my weird life, so pain is not a new phenomenon. I'm not feeling violated per se; just incredulous that someone threw a giant rock at my head. Maybe I'll feel violated tomorrow.

[tavalon]

118. I predict that you will, Will

However, I have the advantage of knowing that Kerry just fucked us. He rolled, faster than even Gore did in 2000. Bush, Diebold and Kerry, what a winning combination.

[VOX]

74. Jesus, Will, you sure you're okay?

All teeth still in your head? If you feel any dizziness later on or tomorrow, please see a doc.

Also, please be vigilant for any signs of depression in a few days -- this kind of blindside-mugging can do weird shit to your head (not counting the brick).

Man, I'm so sorry that this happened to you, tonight of all nights -- adding injury to injury (not a typo).

Take care, Will -- we need you.

[SOteric]

75. Dude...I totalled my car, have bruises and fractures in both legs

and a concussion, plus I got a ticket and had to pay massive $$$s to have the smoking heap that was once my sporty little convertible towed.

I think a brick upside the head would actually be a bit better.

[Political_Junkie]

99. Jeezus, what a hellacious week

it's been for everyone. Hope you're alright?

[HereSince1628]

76. Please call the cops

And Will get some help cleaning and dressing the wound...

Best Wishes and Take Care

You are going to be needed down the road.

[MrBenchley]

77. Definitely call the cops....

Take care of yourself, Will....

[Amaya]

78. My God.....What the fuck?

Are you hurt badly? Anything broken?

[linazelle]

79. Sorry to hear that. Take care of yourself. n/t

[HootieMcBoob]

80. Jesus!

Man, take care of yourself. We need you.

[progdonkey]

81. FUCK!

That's all I can express right now.

[Bread and Circus]

83. Man, I'm sorry to hear that.

It is a dark time for the Rebel Alliance.

Does this also mean George (Vader) Bush is your father, too?

[Swamp Rat]

85. I can relate

It could've been worse, like ending up with epilepsy due to head injury.

Like Eric Idle sang, "look on the bright side of life... toodo, tadoo tadoo tadoo!"

[blondeatlast]

86. But you're here, and in a fighting spirit, too.

Take care of yourself, then get back to work.

I could get all gushy on you, but that isn't your style or mine.The best therapy is to get out and fight the bastards who think thy've gotten power.

[gulfcoastliberal]

87. That sucks!

I've had something like that happen to me except it was more than one person. Sucks, huh? And still the GOP heaps insult upon injury.

[GreenPartyVoter]

88. OMH! *hugs* Take some aspirin and have a lie down.

We'll hold the fort til you feel better.

----------------------------------------
Would Jesus love a liberal? You bet!
http://www.geocities.com/greenpartyvoter/

[BurtWorm]

89. No matter how bad you feel, brace yourself to feel worse

Thast's the moral I took. I hope you're okay. Karma is on the fritz today.

[The Wielding Truth]

108. Sorry to be late with this post I was upset and didn't read all . Do you

have someone there to help you?

[RobinA]

91. Can I Just Ask

why you happened to be carrying a can of Ravioli? Is this a local custom or something? Just asking....

[Deb]

92. Thank goodness you'll be OK

You did call your Mom, right?

[okieinpain]

94. that wasn't a mugger, that was something personal. you had

better call the police and report. have you thought about getting a gun.

[Edmond Dantes]

105. I agree it was personal, but

disagree about the gun.

[Loki]

95. Just when you think it can't get any worse

it does. Thank god you weren't hurt seriously. Keep yourself safe, we need you.

[Gregorian]

97. Please be ok! And let me say this here-

Now I know George hasn't been elected yet. But, in the event that we have another Bush administration, I am predicting great increases in anger. That means more violence, more sickness. I want to curse this clown and his gang, but that won't do anyone any good. I am already quite upset with the prognosis that what has happened to Will will happen more frequently.
We're going to have to watch our own backs now. The corporate interests are paramount in this country.

But I pray you are ok Will. And I hope this isn't someone who has it out for you. Please be careful.

[cmf]

98. Take care of yourself

What a punk. :grr: I hope you are ok.

[noamnety]

101. Christ.

I don't know what to say. Bastards.

[qanda]

102. Dang Will, I hope you're okay

eom

[aden_nak]

103. WilliamPitt's life is a metaphor for America today.

[mac56]

104. Will, I'm so sorry.

Please take care of yourself.

[The Wielding Truth]

106. Will, get a picture of the scratch and call the police.

I feel like the country also took a brick in the head today.Stay strong.:hug:

[txindy]

107. So sorry to hear this, Will

You're right. I was lucky enough not to have a brick thrown at me.

Feel better soon and definitely call the police.

[Shadoobie]

109. Take care of yourself.

You are an island of sanity in this crazy country.

Greg

[DemBones DemBones]

110. Democracy was shot in the head.

:nopity:

[Shopaholic]

112. Will--make sure that this wasn't a

right-wing attempt to kill you! Hope you're okay--we need you! Talk about adding insult to injury or was that injury to insult?

[InvisibleTouch]

113. Hope you're okay!

You're one of the clearest voices we have around here. Get the injury checked out just in case....

[StlMo]

114. I hope you are all right, Will.

I also hope the cops catch that fucking asshole.

[happynewyear]

116. sucks like hell Will!

What can I say to you Will Pitt? I am very sorry this happened to you. May the force be with you forever!

:dem: :kick:

[nomatrix]

117. Sorry about your head Will.

Having survived serious head trauma, the few thing I learned.

Make sure someone is with you to keep an eye on you. :loveya:
Enjoy the TLC. You deserve it.

Sometimes clots and swelling don't show damage for 12-72hr.

You may feel like :puke:

Ice chips are good to suck on and don't drink anything fast.

http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/docs/d000801-d000900/d000815/d000815.html

Recover to write another day.

Invest in a Chef-boy-ardee :tinfoilhat:

[Kimber Scott]

119. Sorry, Will. I feel like I've been hit with a brick, but you're right

having a real one smack you in the head, puts all the rest of this in perspective.

Hope you're feeling better.