People are wound pretty tight right now. (Page 2 of 2)
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Originally Posted By FMJshooter: Social media algorithms rely on rage bait. Everyone is getting pumped with shit that makes them angry all day everyday. I tried to trick my Facebook algorithm into showing me only positive stuff, it didn't work at all. Look at the cute kitty ... RUN OVER BY A CAR! |
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Originally Posted By WYPete: MAGA is frustrated by a number of disappointments including gas prices, Kirk’s assassination and the derailment of TPUSA by Candice and the “the jooos did it” brigade. Then the on again/off again Iran “war”. Then the whole Epstein nonsense. The momentum stalled. The Dems are frustrated between their Communists, Islamic hordes and the Antifa/Blm/rainbow/karen brigades still angry about loss of power over everything. But they’re lusting for crushing victory over Drumpf! And revenge against Maga for stealing their power. So every one is displeased. 
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Originally Posted By sitdwnandhngon: Didn't cross my mind. I figured an apology was the best course of action seeing as how I made the fuck up. A rational person would accept it and carry on. Originally Posted By sitdwnandhngon: Originally Posted By ScooterInVegas: Originally Posted By sitdwnandhngon: Today was wild. You ever blow a kiss to someone that’s screaming you in traffic? Didn't cross my mind. I figured an apology was the best course of action seeing as how I made the fuck up. A rational person would accept it and carry on. Best to look straight ahead and drive on sometimes. |
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Originally Posted By Windustsearch: This is basically medication level. Originally Posted By Windustsearch: Originally Posted By Ulster: It's going to get worse before it gets worser. potato v2 still has two years.  Nearly limitless derangement and frustration taking place. There is no aid to recovery. |
| I accidentally cut a guy off in the ceder point parking lot...he followed me, and started to yell...I said I was sorry, my mistake...he just yelled more and then started going off about how dare I smile....I was like bro...I said I was sorry I'm trying to be nice....he kept yelling and I drove away. Lucky he didn't follow because I was close to grabbing the blicky just in case. |
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Originally Posted By osprey21: And the internet ain't helping, it's become mass psychosis dominated by algorithms. And the algorithms are designed to feed you exactly what enrages you, specifically. I'm sensing a departure from tech, with another side heading towards sky net oblivion. |
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Originally Posted By sitdwnandhngon: It's not that bad. Smash one tailgate while loading a trailer and never live it down. I did also rip the bumper off my service truck one time, but that was a whole thing. I slid off the driveway while backing a trailer in to a jobsite and a stupid tree stopped me. the Tree was stupid? |
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Originally Posted By Rob940: Yes.  Not my fault that your dumbass was doing well over 100 on the interstate when you changed into my lane and I happened to be in front of you. Loser even went around me to brake check me. Wish I had my truck instead of the van. Reinforced front bumper into the ass of a V6 CTS would had been funny especially when the trooper gets to see the video.Seems to be alot of the crazyness started the time the scamdemic started and police didnt do much for traffic enforcement to limit exposure to officers. But media hasnt heped one bit. The CDC estimates that 77% of Americans have had Covid. I've told my wife that I believe future studies will find that the Covid virus has affected the portion of the brain that controls aggressive behavior. People have been out of control since then. |
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Originally Posted By ThrustMyStoma: aint nobody got no moneyy I agree that people are on edge right now. But…, I’m currently traveling down the Oregon coast camping in private and State parks in my RV along the route. Everywhere we look there are loads of people camping with new trucks and RVs. Campgrounds are full. Restaurants are full. Etc. etc. it doesn’t seem like anyone has a lack of money or the desire to conserve it. Just my observation. |
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Originally Posted By masterofpew: Same, I don't try and escalate it. Just ignore and move on. Originally Posted By masterofpew: Originally Posted By 797hp:lol I don’t even look at road ragers Just keep your eyes on the road ahead and totally ignore them Same, I don't try and escalate it. Just ignore and move on. I do that once in a while with those big, skin-headed jamokes who drive black pick-ups. These idiots spend half their day in the gym and eat steroids like candy. No wonder they’re easily triggered on the road. |
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Originally Posted By TheLASwamp: Wait until the communists get back in power again. Their vengeance tour is going to make what's happening now feel like the good old days. Originally Posted By TheLASwamp: Originally Posted By Ulster: It's going to get worse before it gets worser. potato v2 still has two years. Absolutely this. Trump has sure stepped in it and can't STFU to stop digging holes, but we've had wins that would never happen under the communists. Folks are gonna have to re-learn the hard way how much worse things are across the board when the fucking commie democrats are in charge. Which also means that all those little wins on the margins (2A stuff, rolling back the greenie bullshit, etc.) that all the N_T'ers here constantly pooh-pooh will get rolled back and replaced with even worse shit because the commies are mad AF against those who voted incorrectly. But hey, fuck T$ because he's terrible right now and never mind things could change soon or price stickiness is a thing (meaning the high-ass prices started by Autopen were never going to come down), amirite? |
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This is why I carry a shotgun or rifle in the car every time I go out. I used to carry weapons in the car if I was going some where where I thought I might need it, now it's every time I leave the house. People are nuts, and reading things online like local news makes you carry extra for sure. Always have my EDC. |
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Originally Posted By autumnsong: I agree that people are on edge right now. But…, I’m currently traveling down the Oregon coast camping in private and State parks in my RV along the route. Everywhere we look there are loads of people camping with new trucks and RVs. Campgrounds are full. Restaurants are full. Etc. etc. it doesn’t seem like anyone has a lack of money or the desire to conserve it. Just my observation. Yeah friends on Facebook going to PCB, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Switzerland, France, Germany. Going out to eat locally the restaurants are so full people are standing outside waiting to get in. (Prices are a lot higher than what they used to be) Walmart is packed, people with full shopping carts, I see 65" flatscreens going for $200, SuperTech 0w20 full synthetic 5qt. jug going for $25. Academy Sports shelves groaning with ammo this past Sunday afternoon, no panic buying. I do see a lot of idiot driving, more than I used to. Seems every workday during my commute I see or experience near misses, including today. Local Facebook "watch" pages report assaults, thefts, drunks, homeless, fights, wrecks... Social media full of raging idiots, but that is nothing new either. |
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Originally Posted By kpacman: The CDC estimates that 77% of Americans have had Covid. I've told my wife that I believe future studies will find that the Covid virus has affected the portion of the brain that controls aggressive behavior. People have been out of control since then. Perhaps it is the vaccine that has affected them? |
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https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/09/21/man-charged-with-capital-murder-in-shooting-death-of-5-year-old-girl-in-cypress/ Road rage, shooting into a vehicle, a couple kids injured and a 5yr old girl died. Happened late at night, could be that both sides were assholes, but WTF none the less. |
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IMO it's been like this since COVID and people think they can get away with shitty behavior in public. For the most part they aren't wrong. There are a lot of totally unhinged people out there waiting to snap on others for any and every reason that pops in their heads. This is especially true on the road now. You have to be on your toes at all times. |
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Originally Posted By sitdwnandhngon: It's not that bad. Smash one tailgate while loading a trailer and never live it down. I did also rip the bumper off my service truck one time, but that was a whole thing. I slid off the driveway while backing a trailer in to a jobsite and a stupid tree stopped me. Originally Posted By sitdwnandhngon: Originally Posted By RTX: Originally Posted By sitdwnandhngon: Originally Posted By Boognish: Sounds like you and your dad are shitty drivers. Based on one mistake and a crackhead walking up the interstate? To be fair, you have told us in the past how beat up your truck is.  It's not that bad. Smash one tailgate while loading a trailer and never live it down. I did also rip the bumper off my service truck one time, but that was a whole thing. I slid off the driveway while backing a trailer in to a jobsite and a stupid tree stopped me. You aren’t helping yourself!  |
| It's all part of the build up. Someday things like this will start up and there will be no stopping it. It ought to be a real good time for all... |
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Originally Posted By sitdwnandhngon: Things are tight for people, and winter is coming. Originally Posted By sitdwnandhngon: Originally Posted By KoolOperator: Originally Posted By sitdwnandhngon: If prices keep climbing, everyone is going to have to up their meds or something. What do prices have to do with it? Things are tight for people, and winter is coming. |
