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malthaussen

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61. Doesn't matter. They are the visible ones, and the rest don't restrain them.

Mon Jul 7, 2025, 05:20 AM

Jul 7

This is always the difficulty with variations on the "one bad apple" slogan. For one thing, people seem to forget that the "one bad apple" spoils the barrel, the barrel is not just fine except for the bad ones. While one can hardly accuse people of personal failure for being unable to rein in the assholes, it is definitely a failure of the culture which creates them, and culture is created by people. We don't, unfortunately, have complete control of our culture, but it is curious how some seem more amenable to distortion and mis-appropriation than others.

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I put my wilderness fire lookout on lockdown today. No more visitations by members of the public. [View all] Bo Zarts Jul 5 OP

Be safe. nini Jul 5 #1

that seems terrifying WhiteTara Jul 5 #2

Welcome to the Turd's 'Police State.' Tarzanrock Jul 5 #3

Oh boy, my dear Bo . . . CaliforniaPeggy Jul 5 #4

Good to hear about your safety precautions; elleng Jul 5 #5

Like they say, "You're not being paranoid if people really are out to get you". Please stay safe. FadedMullet Jul 5 #6

These cos-playing militia types are just waiting for the rubbersole Jul 5 #7

Agreed. Tarzanrock Jul 5 #8

Sp long as nobody is shooting back. malthaussen Jul 5 #17

Sofa seals 3auld6phart Jul 5 #26

My fantasy DENVERPOPS Jul 5 #46

They want to kill their neighbors. malthaussen Jul 5 #18

This has been my personal experience as well biophile Jul 5 #21

Not all of us. It's just that they're loud, noisy aholes and we're not. ms liberty Jul 5 #34

Doesn't matter. They are the visible ones, and the rest don't restrain them. malthaussen Jul 7 #61

So you're personally insulting me for being unable to control my neighbors ms liberty Jul 7 #64

Nope. I'm criticizing the culture of your region. malthaussen Jul 8 #65

How will they identify which Americans to harm? QED Jul 5 #57

Nah. You don't get it. malthaussen Jul 7 #63

My gods, Bo, please stay safe. Thx for letting us know -- you'll be in our hearts. 🌺❤️ Hekate Jul 5 #9

With ya! Jamesm9164 Jul 5 #10

I wont ask, but I hope that you are armed. CentralMass Jul 5 #11

Wonderful Bo, please be safe !!! fierywoman Jul 5 #12

Quick thinking on your part. HeartsCanHope Jul 5 #13

Be safe, Bo Zarts blogslug Jul 5 #14

Do I understand this correctly? NJCher Jul 5 #15

Man, it's enough to make one want to return to civilization. malthaussen Jul 5 #16

LCES applies to more than fire safety angrychair Jul 5 #19

Are you armed? mainer Jul 5 #20

+1 dalton99a Jul 5 #22

I'm open to your argument defacto7 Jul 5 #36

The attackers would think twice if they drew return fire mainer Jul 5 #40

Well, he DOES have the high ground... FailureToCommunicate Jul 5 #55

I hope you are. CaptainTruth Jul 5 #41

I'm so sorry you needed to lock down Nittersing Jul 5 #23

Can't blame you for being a bit paranoid... Wounded Bear Jul 5 #24

Michigan Militia Grown Nationwide Kid Berwyn Jul 5 #25

Thank you for the reminder of how truly vile ollie was, and continues to be. niyad Jul 5 #28

You are NOT being paranoid. You are taking sensible precautions niyad Jul 5 #27

This DEFINITELY!!! calimary Jul 5 #53

That is scary. 58Sunliner Jul 5 #29

Wow! Thanks for the first hand report. Be safe! Blues Heron Jul 5 #30

That is scary. Watch your back, as they say. 58Sunliner Jul 5 #31

hope you have some auto trail cams lurking around HAB911 Jul 5 #32

Stay safe out there (nt) wysimdnwyg Jul 5 #33

Stay safe, Bo. sheshe2 Jul 5 #35

Semtex? How? I mean, is someone in Ilsa Jul 5 #37

Once upon a time our law enforcement agencies treated people like that... pandr32 Jul 5 #38

I hope your badassery continues to keep you safe. ancianita Jul 5 #39

An ounce of paranoia beats a pound of death certificates. The Mouth Jul 5 #42

Given the current state of emboldened domestic terrorists dlk Jul 5 #43

Where is law enforcement? None? National forests just a free for all? JHC. Evolve Dammit Jul 5 #44

arson in canada. better safe than sorry. pansypoo53219 Jul 5 #45

The man who showers with his shotgun orangecrush Jul 5 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author orangecrush Jul 5 #48

Regarding your last two sentences, an old joke: Just Because You're Paranoid Doesn't Mean They're Not Out to Get You. JoetheShow Jul 5 #49

Take care of yourself. barbtries Jul 5 #50

Good idea Bo Zarts. Stay safe 🩵 Clouds Passing Jul 5 #51

Hate to hear it, totally get it! Be safe up there! marble falls Jul 5 #52

I respect your solid preparation and your measured responses. democrank Jul 5 #54

Please, stay safe, and keep it locked up wendyb-NC Jul 5 #56

Funny she said send Semtex. k55f5r Jul 5 #58

Just because you're paranoid... bluescribbler Jul 5 #59

Probably meant TnDem Jul 5 #60

"Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean everybody's not out to get you." --Anonymous raccoon Jul 7 #62