Ok, anyone else feeling suspicious about the Jennifer Wilbanks case?

[Garage Queen]

She's the Georgia bride who went missing after her fiance (John Mason) said that she went for a 'jog' Tuesday night.

Riiiiiight.

That boy is hiding something. I knew Susan Smith was lying when I saw her interview on tv a number of years ago, and I feel it now when I see *him* on tv.

Something just ain't right...

[northzax]

1. can you also diagnose brain activity

from video tape?

[Garage Queen]

2. No. But video *is* a good way to spot deceptive body language.

Can you diagnose that with an x-ray?

[Straight Shooter]

3. Good response.

And I agree with you about body language. It's part of the reason that law enforcement officers will sometimes get a "hinky" feeling about someone.

I don't watch television, so I cannot comment on this case specifically. Unfortunately, it sounds like more red meat for the media to distract from the bush administration fiascos.

[northzax]

9. of course, you also have someone under extreme stress

presumably, who is not used to being interviewed by national reporters (after all, if he's like most Americans, the TV people are like gods)

and different people respond to tragedy in different ways, me for instance, I internalize emotions and share them only with my close friends and family, so I would look guilty as hell in this situation.

I'm not saying he didn't strangle her and feed her into the woodchipper, but it's very hard to tell. Maybe he's feeling guilty because the last thing he said to her was "you missed a spot while vacuuming" who knows?

[smirkymonkey]

15. self delete

[leveymg]

4. What's the intended message of cases like this? Simple distraction? The

justice system still works? Right triumphs? Trust the press to expose evil-doers?

"Crime" stories like this is the most self-serving crap.

:spray:

[MadHound]

6. Hear hear!

Meanwhile, a few more dozen innocents are dying in Iraq today, possibly American soldiers. Thousands and millions nationwide are being consigned to poverty and death by the Neo-Cons policies nationwide. Our country is going to hell in a hand-basket. But no, let's focus on trivial BS like this.

Eye on the ball people, there's many other issues going on that are much more important that this. Yes it's a shame that this woman is possibly dead, but there have been thousands upon thousands of innocents killed in Iraq, with hardly a peep.

[CarefullyLiberal]

13. Garage Queen's post is appropriate

Her post is in the proper forum and is a legitimate issue.

...consigned to poverty and death by the Neo-Cons policies nationwide.

Interesting, death and poverty were non-existent before the Bush's were in the White House? Death and poverty must have started with Reagan, yeah, that's it.

...Eye on the ball people...

As long as it's your ball. :puke:

Telling posters to shut up is not cool. Sheesh

[MadHound]

14. LOL friend, apparently I've hit your nerve eh?

First off, I'm not telling the OP to shut up, so stop putting words in my mouth.

Secondly, point out to me where I stated that death and poverty were only a 'Pug or Bush thing? In fact if you would care to go do some digging, I'd think you would find that I'm pretty much equal opportunity. I take on policies of both Dems and 'Pugs. I guess you're upset that on this post I'm taking on Bush. Gee, wonder why that is?:shrug: But again, you're putting words in my mouth friend, not a good idea, for it only makes you look foolish.

And yes, I think we need to keep our eye on the ball. Death and destruction due to our illegal and immoral occupation of Iraq is the huge elephant in the room, one that we cannot afford to ignore. It's not "my ball" or "your ball". These atrocities are being committed in all of our names, with all of our money. You may think that is a trivial issue, and would rather tune in to the latest distraction, but more and more people are waking up to the reality of what's going on. Perhaps it is time you did also.

[CarefullyLiberal]

16. Reply

--> "First off, I'm not telling the OP to shut up, so stop putting words in my mouth."

In your original post you said, "But no, let's focus on trivial BS like this." Alright, you didn't literally tell Garage Queen to shut up but I think you figuratively did.

The way I read your post was that you were implying that Garage Queen's post or subject matter had little or no importance compared to issues that you felt should be given more attention. You won't get an argument with me on that as I don't think the subject matter was terribly important either, I am simply defending her right to say it.

--> "Secondly, point out to me where I stated that death and poverty were only a 'Pug or Bush thing?"

Hmmm, maybe I misunderstood you. If I recall you put the blame for "death and poverty" in the hands of "Neo-Cons". I guess I don't know what a Neo-Con is. I'll look that term up and I may owe you an apology. I thought a neo-con was a Republican.

While I'm ranting I'll tell you what really frys me and that is when someone in this forum implies that another person is a "freeper" or Bush lover or a lurker just because they get disagreed with. "I guess you're upset that on this post I'm taking on Bush. Gee, wonder why that is?" That sort of logic is weak and hardly accurate and is equivalent to bullying.

[MadHound]

17. Well, if the foo shits. . .

I find it odd, that though you agree with me that there are bigger fish to fry, you choose to jump all over my case because you "think" that I'm telling the OP to shut up, even though I said no such thing.

And I'm sorry, I didn't expressly mention the death dealing policies under the various Dem presidents from the past. But we're living under the reign of Bushco, and have been for five years now. The Iraq War was started by Bush lies, which is what my original post was about. Dem atrocities(and yes, there are many of them) are a part of history now. Yes, they continue to have an impact on our society, but quite frankly, I'm much more concerned with what is happening in the here and now. I guess next time I'll have to include a bipartisan historical perspective just. . .for. . .you:eyes:

And I'm sorry for the implication that you're a freeper, however with lines like "Interesting, death and poverty were non-existent before the Bush's were in the White House? Death and poverty must have started with Reagan, yeah, that's it." it's hard not to come to that conclusion, since those are the same sort of right wing talking points that have been repeated ad nauseum by such luminaries as Rush, Hannity, O'Reilly etc. When a person sees them coming from a low count poster, during a period of time when there are many trolls popping up, assumptions are made. I apologize for that, but if you truly wish to be taken seriously around here, I would suggest knocking off with the using lines straight out of the 'Pugs handbook.

And one other thing you need to do if you're going to stick around here. Follow the rulebook guideline about growing a thick skin. People can play a bit rough around here sometimes, and if you're offended now, I'd hate to see what you do around primary time. Also, you need to realize that if you're going to jump down somebody's throat for no good reason other than your own limited perception, you just might recieve as good as you give. Lessons to live by around here.

And by the by, Welcome to DU:toast:

[lse7581011]

5. Get On With It!

Prayers to her family and friends but wish the MSM would stop trying to distract us!

[gratuitous]

7. I wasn't familiar with the story

So I googled the name Jennifer Wilbanks. I didn't get an account of what had happened to her, but I did find a whole bunch of road race results featuring the name. So it appears she probably is a runner, so going for a "jog" isn't out of the question.

I didn't see the report alluded to, but it's not out of the question that the fiance is distraught and not acting "right." However, we'll see.

[SmokingJacket]

8. People disappear ALL the time.

There is currently a missing young man in my small town; over the weekend another missing man was found suspiciously dead. Why is the missing fiancee a news story, but these young men aren't?

Does it have anything to do with the fact that she's PRETTY?

Have you ever seen a national story about a missing FAT WOMAN?

I hate the MSM.

[northzax]

10. she's not actually that pretty

it's a matter of someone with connections getting the story...

[lectrobyte]

11. I happened to turn on the TV and this was all I heard this morning...

and while I'm sympathetic to her family and all, why the fuck is this even remotely considered to be the most important thing that the media can show us?

[Hugin]

12. Oops! Congress is in session... Scott Peterson is gone.

Quick find me a smoke screen story.

What ever you do... Don't look at what I'm doing.

Whew, that was a close one.

;)