Cold Steel story

[EngrSorenson]

And in some regions, they do use the term “on line” interchangeably with “in line”. Heard it said that way by people from New York City.

What could be interchangeable in the 20th century can be confusing in the 21st century lol.

This is true that some people say “on line”, but it’s weird and not common. If I was standing on a line of people I bet they’d be pretty upset with me. I could be standing on a literal line, I suppose, but that would be one anal retentive convenience store.

Regardless, he said “online” which confused me at first, too, because currently I’m online. Just for the sake of sharing, I’m not in line or on line either.

 

[EngrSorenson]

Tagging r8shell for idiosyncratic grammar.

 

[r8shell]

Tagging r8shell for idiosyncratic grammar.

Regional dialects and idiomatic expressions are acceptable for informal speech.

What could be interchangeable in the 20th century can be confusing in the 21st century lol.

This is true. Clarity in communication should be the goal.

To the OP: Sitting here in my living room, reading your story, I can say that it's always wiser to deescalate if possible. Otherwise, strategic use of a can of Twisted Tea has been shown to be effective in some instances.

 

[EngrSorenson]

Regional dialects and idiomatic expressions are acceptable for informal speech.

This is true. Clarity in communication should be the goal.

To the OP: Sitting here in my living room, reading your story, I can say that it's always wiser to deescalate if possible. Otherwise, strategic use of a can of Twisted Tea has been shown to be effective in some instances.

Thank you, Officer

 

[Vlade]

My thoughts-

It is impossible to predict how a total stranger is going to react. Sometimes de-escalation works, sometimes it doesn't. You could channel Gandhi himself, with the wisdom of the ages, and speak in calm, soothing tones, but that won't guarantee that some psychopath won't stomp a hole through your face.

Sometimes assertiveness is what works. Sometimes showing the other guy that you're willing to stand up for yourself and fight back, and possibly cause him physical harm, is what will convince him to back down.

With some aggressors, if you appear passive and unwilling to fight, they will see that as a sign of weakness, and they will see you as an easy victim that they can beat to a pulp, either just to make themselves feel good, or to rob you, or both.

And of course with some aggressors, if you get tough and stand up to them, they might kill you.

Self-defense is always a gamble. Whatever course of action one takes might very well save their life, or get them killed, or put them in prison. Such is the nature of life and human beings. People are unpredictable, and we neither have the ability to see the future, nor dictate how things turn out.

Self-defense is all about the outcome. Success or failure aren't determined by what you might have done, they are determined by what you did, and by what actually happened. I don't like to play what if?, because like I've said, there's simply no way of knowing what might have happened if you did something different.

When I read your story Vlade, I thought of the old aviation cliche- "Any landing you can walk away from is a successful landing". I feel the same way about an encounter with an aggressor- if you were able to walk away unharmed, if you're not in jail, and if the police aren't after you, then I'd call that a success, and I would have to conclude that whatever you did was the right course of action in that specific situation with that specific person. Or, maybe you were just very lucky. Either way, the outcome is what matters.

I'm glad you're alright, and I'm glad that you didn't have to hurt the guy.

My neighbor is a sworn law enforcement officer. He asked me if I knew anything about a guy named Jerry. Apparently that was the idiot's name. He then explain to me that when he got done at the gas station (apparently the manager called the cops). he assaulted an 85-year-old woman at the supermarket. He is currently incarcerated where he belongs. My neighbor whose name I won't mention told me he is a known crack user. Now it's starting to make sense. Why did God invent drugs I just don't know. He won't be seeing daylight for quite a while. So you all can laugh giggle make snarky remarks. But hitting a 85 you're old woman? Cowardice I live in a very small town everybody knows everybody. I can't wait for him to get out of jail and see what the town folk do to him. Me, I'm out of it. This is not directed at you killgar

 

[EngrSorenson]

My neighbor is a sworn law enforcement officer. He asked me if I knew anything about a guy named Jerry. Apparently that was the idiot's name. He then explain to me that when he got done at the gas station (apparently the manager called the cops). he assaulted an 85-year-old woman at the supermarket. He is currently incarcerated where he belongs. My neighbor whose name I won't mention told me he is a known crack user. Now it's starting to make sense. Why did God invent drugs I just don't know. He won't be seeing daylight for quite a while. So you all can laugh giggle make snarky remarks. But hitting a 85 you're old woman? Cowardice I live in a very small town everybody knows everybody. I can't wait for him to get out of jail and see what the town folk do to him. Me, I'm out of it.

I'm getting the impression you feel vindicated.

But hitting a 85 you're old woman?

And you weren't there to smite him with your Cold Steel?
I kind of feel like the cold hand of justice is losing a step.

 

[Vlade]

I'm getting the impression you feel vindicated.


And you weren't there to smite him with your Cold Steel?
I kind of feel like the cold hand of justice is losing a step.

I feel relieved, not Vindicated. What is a smite?

 

[EngrSorenson]

I feel relieved, not Vindicated. What is a smite?

To strike with a firm blow.

 

[Vlade]

To strike with a firm blow.

I thought I read that somewhere in my Bible but I'm not sure where. But anyway thanks for the definition

 

[Vlade]

I'm getting the impression you feel vindicated.


And you weren't there to smite him with your Cold Steel?
I kind of feel like the cold hand of justice is losing a step.

I just wanted to add something, I think the police are underpaid. Under equipped. Not respected. Abused. And crapped on a daily basis. I'm Pro law enforcement. I think they deserve better.
Have you gotten any new knives lately?

 

[EngrSorenson]

I just wanted to add something, I think the police are underpaid. Under equipped. Not respected. Abused. And crapped on a daily basis. I'm Pro law enforcement. I think they deserve better.
Have you gotten any new knives lately?

I'm not sure you understood that I was teasing you by calling you the cold hand of justice.

Odd that you know that I, in fact, DID get a knife from someone recently. Someone who's an officer in Florida, I believe.

 

[Vlade]

I'm not sure you understood that I was teasing you by calling you the cold hand of justice.

Odd that you know that I, in fact, DID get a knife from someone recently. Someone who's an officer in Florida, I believe.

I'm a Swami what'd you get?

 

[jlauffer]

Someone on BF getting a new knife? Nah, never happens

 

[USMCPOP]

Someone on BF getting a new knife? Nah, never happens

Well strike up the band! Get out the confetti and streamers.

 

[Hashishiin]

I came here from another forum, word on the street is that somebody got a new knife???

 

[GmpaJim]

I’m from Pennsylvania
I‘d have loped off the offending finger, stuck it in the corner of my mouth like a Panatella, and said…your move.

 

[EngrSorenson]

I'm a Swami what'd you get?

Oh come now, don’t be humble! You already know!