Bikers vs Rang Rover
10-09-2013, 07:25 PM
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I was not involved. Haven't even watched the vid as I see enuff crap in real life that I dont watch reality shows or stuff like this.
I am surprised, though, that you guys as bikers dont have more empathy for the situation where what would you do if you saw your riding buddy purpsefully run over? (and maybe killed?).
I am not condoning anything since I dont know but if someone runs over my friend, yeah, I would smash the window, rip him out and wail on him. ( and be justified in doing so).
And really, does it change anything? If ONE driver gives you another inch on the road with this crap in the back of their mind, then maybe its worth it.
I just cant believe they got caught. Cops here HATE being involved in any way.
I am surprised, though, that you guys as bikers dont have more empathy for the situation where what would you do if you saw your riding buddy purpsefully run over? (and maybe killed?).
I am not condoning anything since I dont know but if someone runs over my friend, yeah, I would smash the window, rip him out and wail on him. ( and be justified in doing so).
And really, does it change anything? If ONE driver gives you another inch on the road with this crap in the back of their mind, then maybe its worth it.
I just cant believe they got caught. Cops here HATE being involved in any way.
10-09-2013, 07:31 PM
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While yes, I feel for the guy that got run over I also feel that the driver of the SUV was justifiably in fear of the well being of him and his family
10-09-2013, 09:14 PM
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I think you guys are forgetting one major detail. The SUV driver was Asian! We all know how horrible they are at driving 
10-10-2013, 05:43 AM
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Crux, you think worse than African American females? Just adding this to point out the racial view, no matter how right either of us are.
But somehow 9 out of 10 African guys are in total respect of bikers(!). In my opinion.
But somehow 9 out of 10 African guys are in total respect of bikers(!). In my opinion.
10-10-2013, 06:45 AM
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7moore7 & insulinboy Thank you (from across the ocean) for your reassuring and rational response to a surprising and scarily gung-ho post in support of the hooligan gang.
10-10-2013, 06:54 AM
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I don't support the "gang", but I support the driver even less, and as motorcyclists you shouldn't support him either.
Running us down for any reason is not "justified", his life wasn't in danger, and his actions escalated the situation.
Running us down for any reason is not "justified", his life wasn't in danger, and his actions escalated the situation.
10-10-2013, 10:38 AM
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What a thread!
Ok so far we've slandered Asians, African Americans, Women and Old people.
We've gone this far let's go the whole route... who can we slander next???
Ok so far we've slandered Asians, African Americans, Women and Old people.
We've gone this far let's go the whole route... who can we slander next???
10-10-2013, 11:01 AM
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As far as he knew, his life was absolutely in danger (men with their identities concealed in helmets attacking his vehicle). He had his wife and child in the car and he was completely justified in attempting to escape. Every single one of use would have done the same thing without fail.
10-10-2013, 11:02 AM
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10-10-2013, 11:16 AM
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I too wrote a heated disagree reply to this, but deleted because blamecanada simply wouldn't get it. Not worth the finger exercise.
10-10-2013, 11:39 AM
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Well take off, eh.
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10-10-2013, 01:49 PM
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No I'm not going to take it all the way but I just couldn't help myself sorry
if it makes you feel any better my fathers parents are French Canadian eh
10-10-2013, 01:56 PM
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Well take off, eh.
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10-10-2013, 02:18 PM
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I was not involved. Haven't even watched the vid as I see enuff crap in real life that I dont watch reality shows or stuff like this.
I am surprised, though, that you guys as bikers dont have more empathy for the situation where what would you do if you saw your riding buddy purpsefully run over? (and maybe killed?).
I am not condoning anything since I dont know but if someone runs over my friend, yeah, I would smash the window, rip him out and wail on him. ( and be justified in doing so).
And really, does it change anything? If ONE driver gives you another inch on the road with this crap in the back of their mind, then maybe its worth it.
I just cant believe they got caught. Cops here HATE being involved in any way.
I am surprised, though, that you guys as bikers dont have more empathy for the situation where what would you do if you saw your riding buddy purpsefully run over? (and maybe killed?).
I am not condoning anything since I dont know but if someone runs over my friend, yeah, I would smash the window, rip him out and wail on him. ( and be justified in doing so).
And really, does it change anything? If ONE driver gives you another inch on the road with this crap in the back of their mind, then maybe its worth it.
I just cant believe they got caught. Cops here HATE being involved in any way.
(sorry...not meaning to pick on you Joe...just rather charged about this one)
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10-10-2013, 02:20 PM
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Oh wait...you already covered old guys, didn't you.
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10-10-2013, 03:38 PM
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I was not involved. Haven't even watched the vid as I see enuff crap in real life that I dont watch reality shows or stuff like this.
I am surprised, though, that you guys as bikers dont have more empathy for the situation where what would you do if you saw your riding buddy purpsefully run over? (and maybe killed?).
I am not condoning anything since I dont know but if someone runs over my friend, yeah, I would smash the window, rip him out and wail on him. ( and be justified in doing so).
And really, does it change anything? If ONE driver gives you another inch on the road with this crap in the back of their mind, then maybe its worth it.
I just cant believe they got caught. Cops here HATE being involved in any way.
I am surprised, though, that you guys as bikers dont have more empathy for the situation where what would you do if you saw your riding buddy purpsefully run over? (and maybe killed?).
I am not condoning anything since I dont know but if someone runs over my friend, yeah, I would smash the window, rip him out and wail on him. ( and be justified in doing so).
And really, does it change anything? If ONE driver gives you another inch on the road with this crap in the back of their mind, then maybe its worth it.
I just cant believe they got caught. Cops here HATE being involved in any way.
If you watch the video closely, you can see that idiot slowed down on him very fast, the driver may have not be an experience enough to slow down that quick if he even could do it, the rest is all history...
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10-10-2013, 04:25 PM
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Set the screaming kids onto them, that will scare them off LOL
The guy did stop to do the right thing after the initial incident to do the right thing, whatever that is over there, exchange details, insurance etc. But apparently they started to kick and scream and try to smash the vehicle up like a scene out of Mad Max, hence the reason the guy feared for his and his family's life and most likely thought "**** lets get the hell out of here".
It's simple then, you put you foot down on the accelerator and go, if anyone is in the way then ram them out the way. Simples!!!! It's them or you and your family. It's a no brainier really. No time for hesitation/thinking or your dead. Does a soldier think about pulling a trigger when being fired upon!!! yes no guns where involved but it's the same principle.
(:-})
The guy did stop to do the right thing after the initial incident to do the right thing, whatever that is over there, exchange details, insurance etc. But apparently they started to kick and scream and try to smash the vehicle up like a scene out of Mad Max, hence the reason the guy feared for his and his family's life and most likely thought "**** lets get the hell out of here".
It's simple then, you put you foot down on the accelerator and go, if anyone is in the way then ram them out the way. Simples!!!! It's them or you and your family. It's a no brainier really. No time for hesitation/thinking or your dead. Does a soldier think about pulling a trigger when being fired upon!!! yes no guns where involved but it's the same principle.
(:-})
10-10-2013, 04:54 PM
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10-10-2013, 05:17 PM
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I read at least one of his tires were slashed before he decided to gun it. Hell, I wouldn't have stopped in the traffic jam like he did. I'd have thrown it in reverse and did a U. No way I would have stopped in that situation. When you are a parent, nothing will stop you from trying to protect your family.
10-10-2013, 07:29 PM
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Set the screaming kids onto them, that will scare them off LOL
The guy did stop to do the right thing after the initial incident to do the right thing, whatever that is over there, exchange details, insurance etc. But apparently they started to kick and scream and try to smash the vehicle up like a scene out of Mad Max, hence the reason the guy feared for his and his family's life and most likely thought "**** lets get the hell out of here".
It's simple then, you put you foot down on the accelerator and go, if anyone is in the way then ram them out the way. Simples!!!! It's them or you and your family. It's a no brainier really. No time for hesitation/thinking or your dead. Does a soldier think about pulling a trigger when being fired upon!!! yes no guns where involved but it's the same principle.
(:-})
The guy did stop to do the right thing after the initial incident to do the right thing, whatever that is over there, exchange details, insurance etc. But apparently they started to kick and scream and try to smash the vehicle up like a scene out of Mad Max, hence the reason the guy feared for his and his family's life and most likely thought "**** lets get the hell out of here".
It's simple then, you put you foot down on the accelerator and go, if anyone is in the way then ram them out the way. Simples!!!! It's them or you and your family. It's a no brainier really. No time for hesitation/thinking or your dead. Does a soldier think about pulling a trigger when being fired upon!!! yes no guns where involved but it's the same principle.
(:-})
When I was facing the enemy with there Kalashnikov right at my face spraying bullets, all I can think of was pulling the trigger and get the bullets as fast as I can out of the barrel, that said, I kept the trigger on very short bursts, can't be accurate if you just spray in automatic, which was the tendency of the enemy to do, lucky me...
10-10-2013, 07:35 PM
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I read at least one of his tires were slashed before he decided to gun it. Hell, I wouldn't have stopped in the traffic jam like he did. I'd have thrown it in reverse and did a U. No way I would have stopped in that situation. When you are a parent, nothing will stop you from trying to protect your family.
10-10-2013, 09:10 PM
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Yeah, if you read my posts carefully, I did not watch the video. Nor will I.
Therefore I can't speak to what these noodnicks did. And I get protect the children. I won't even ride in groups so can't empathize.
Like I said, if NYC drivers hesitate for just a split second to let me by, thats fine with me.
Someone should take some vids of the city and all the nuts actually pushing their strollers INTO traffic without looking.
Its crazy. The last thing on NYC parents minds is protecting children you would believe by watching what they do.
Therefore I can't speak to what these noodnicks did. And I get protect the children. I won't even ride in groups so can't empathize.
Like I said, if NYC drivers hesitate for just a split second to let me by, thats fine with me.
Someone should take some vids of the city and all the nuts actually pushing their strollers INTO traffic without looking.
Its crazy. The last thing on NYC parents minds is protecting children you would believe by watching what they do.
10-11-2013, 05:45 AM
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Yeah, if you read my posts carefully, I did not watch the video. Nor will I.
Therefore I can't speak to what these noodnicks did. And I get protect the children. I won't even ride in groups so can't empathize.
Like I said, if NYC drivers hesitate for just a split second to let me by, thats fine with me.
Someone should take some vids of the city and all the nuts actually pushing their strollers INTO traffic without looking.
Its crazy. The last thing on NYC parents minds is protecting children you would believe by watching what they do.
Therefore I can't speak to what these noodnicks did. And I get protect the children. I won't even ride in groups so can't empathize.
Like I said, if NYC drivers hesitate for just a split second to let me by, thats fine with me.
Someone should take some vids of the city and all the nuts actually pushing their strollers INTO traffic without looking.
Its crazy. The last thing on NYC parents minds is protecting children you would believe by watching what they do.
10-11-2013, 08:47 AM
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in my mind this is so cut and dry its ridiculous. the trash that got run over is getting what he deserves for parking his bike in front of the rover. that video just made me nervous the whole time watching these morons "ride." i lost count of all the dangerous and stupid maneuvers they made. completely reckless at all levels. just because they are on bikes like i am, means nothing. there is right and wrong, simple.
10-11-2013, 09:01 AM
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in my mind this is so cut and dry its ridiculous. the trash that got run over is getting what he deserves for parking his bike in front of the rover. that video just made me nervous the whole time watching these morons "ride." i lost count of all the dangerous and stupid maneuvers they made. completely reckless at all levels. just because they are on bikes like i am, means nothing. there is right and wrong, simple.
10-11-2013, 04:50 PM
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Yeah, cuz any of us who park a bike in front of a range rover deserve to get run over.
That makes sense.
That makes sense.
10-11-2013, 06:30 PM
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well if all your shitbird friends are slashing the tires and attempting to smash in the glass of said rover......lets just say you should prepare for the possibility of becoming a pancake. Im surprised you are not "getting" the point here.
10-11-2013, 06:32 PM
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Ill stop right there. i respect most people on this site and i dont want to flame anyone. everyone is entitled to their opinion.
10-11-2013, 08:20 PM
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There are like 9+ million people in this city. This was a few nuts. Its like blaming the US for the wacky shootings. Those are nutjobs.
What you guys don't comprehend is what its like for a solitary biker in NYC. You park & get knocked over. You get your foot run over at stoplight. Open manholes. People opening door into you, etc.
I am not condoning this vid that I haven't seen. Just saying shizzy that saying you deserve to get run over for merely impeding cager progress is dumber than the bikers in the vid.
What you guys don't comprehend is what its like for a solitary biker in NYC. You park & get knocked over. You get your foot run over at stoplight. Open manholes. People opening door into you, etc.
I am not condoning this vid that I haven't seen. Just saying shizzy that saying you deserve to get run over for merely impeding cager progress is dumber than the bikers in the vid.
10-12-2013, 07:04 AM
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OTOH, if that is what your going for... Carry on
