I got approached by a transient :|(new poll option)

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Freejack2

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Originally posted by: Jerboy
I was just out to nearby local chain grocery shop and got approached by a transient if I wanted to buy a $200 walkman for $25.00, I told him, not a problem if he could produce a proof of purchase, but he blabbers about how I have his word that it wasn't stolen. My ass. He gets pissy with me and hangs around my vehicle. I don't want a damn transient hanging near my vehicle. I'd call the police on him for soliciting and intimidating if they'll do anything.. Instead I called up the security guard and they kicked him out and kept an eye near my vehicle.

Is there anything that can be done about keeping them out permanently? They have nothing to contribute and they shouldn't be allowed to trespass :|

Actually Jerboy, you only thought it was a bum. It was really a cleverly disguised FBI agent.
They are watching you, waiting for you to slip up.
:p
 

Jerboy

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Originally posted by: Cyberian
I got approached by a transient :|
How does one recognize a transient just by looking at him?

You can't, but visual distinction works in conjunction with his action. Filthy, drunk, posesses soda cans, a sign that says "homeless please help bleh bleh bleh" crap, trespassing on private property and attempting to distribute an expensive item for too good to be true price.

 

Nitemare

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Originally posted by: Dhawk
Jerboy, I would of thought that you of all people would have some compasion for someone that does not necassarily comform to society norms. You are perpetuating the very same type of ignorant additude towards this guy as much of the ignorant world has towards gay people. It is called intolerance. Intolerance is generated through fear and ingnorance of the unknown. How can you ever expect exceptance of yourself by others because you are different, if you cannot find acceptance of others that are different. Look in the mirror.

I would have told the guy no thanks, I didn't need a walkman. Then I would reach in my pocket and hand the guy a few dollars just because I could. I could care less if he was going to spend it on cigs, alcohol or drugs. I don't feel the need to qualify a good deed.


Want to buy a walkman?

If not can I have some money?

I used to be the kind that would always give a beggar a buck or two until I realized that I was just perpetrating there drug and alcohol addiction. Now, I would only donate money to a fresh start program or something like a house for battered women.

Why give money to people who contribute nada to society or nothing of any value? I'll help them get ahead, but I want give money so he can buy some MD 20/20 and some crack.

You can give a man a fish and he can eat for a day
then he wants another one, and another one...most bums are inherently lazy and do not want to escape, they just want to get by one day at a time..

or you can teach him to fish and you never have to help the mofo out again...:D
 

Pastore

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Shouldn't this thread be in Hot Deals?

BTW, Jerboy, you are a whiney little bitch. How fitting.
 

smp

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I give people money, especially when I know it's for crack or whatever. Man, you got your fix (ATOT) some other people have other fixes, who am I to judge? People like what they like. I'm gonna be sleeping in a car all weekend and eating out of cans (a fun long weekend excursion) and not showering ... am I a transient? Would you call security on me?

Calling the police on that guy is like the most ironic thing in the world ... if anything, Enron and Worldcom execs have done more harm to you than all the beggars in the world .. and you know what? They ain't gonna see a day in jail, maybe it's cause they have clean suits? Go figure!
 

smp

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Seriously man ... leave your house, grab a backpack and go hitchhiking .. you'll see how fun the world outside of wherever you live is .. and how EVERYONE is an interesting person to some degree .. you just have to see past your prejudices. I'm sure you're not altogether guilt free and that you have done some bad things in life .. remember, not everything that is illegal, is immoral or wrong.
 

Jerboy

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Originally posted by: kassy
Bad sh*t happens to good people and arseholes can and do prosper.


While waiting at the train station I was approached by an elderly lady who was obviously living on the street.
She asked me if I would help her on the train with her bags and I said yes sure let me know when you are ready to get on the train.
My Mother looked horrified.

Sounds like conspiracy. If you obviously thought she lived on the street, she sure didn't pay her fare and you're assisting her in commiting crime of theft of service and tresspassing on transit authority property.

 

Phil21

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I love how little kiddies like to post some intolerant stuff like this, then whine about how others should be more tolerant of their choice and their right to talk about and flaunt said choice. Not naming names of course. ;)

But really. Grow up.

-Phil
 

kassy

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Jerboy, you make too many assumptions and need to get yourself off that pedestal before it shafts you.
To be so petty I can only imagine that you are still eating from the silver spoon that you were born with.

She asked for help boarding the train, I gave it, whether she paid for her fare or not is her business. She didn't ask for money, just a helping hand to take her bags on.
If it had become my business or she had asked, I would have paid her fare.

 

gopunk

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i would just say "no thanks, i already have one" and be off. you should learn how to give smarter responses.
 

Dudd

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Anyone else think this will be Jerboy in a few years? Once mommy and daddy ween him off his money, his annoying personality will rub off during every job interview, forcing him to live on the streets.
 

Jerboy

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Originally posted by: smp
I give people money, especially when I know it's for crack or whatever. Man, you got your fix (ATOT) some other people have other fixes, who am I to judge?

I don't trespass on private property and beg.

People like what they like.
I agree. To each his own.

I'm gonna be sleeping in a car all weekend and eating out of cans (a fun long weekend excursion) and not showering ... am I a transient? Would you call security on me?

Will you be bugging other people or taking up the space in the neighborhood for extended period of time? When I was roaming around in town I have seen a old POS fifth wheel in front of a house and it looked abandoned. I saw some bums going in and out, so I guess they're sleeping in there. They weren't interfering with me and I was only in town to hangout so I could care less. If they were near where I live, they are breaking the ordinance by camping in vehicle, so out goes police after them. If they didn't look like bums and looked like they're travelers taking a rest, I'd leave them alone though.

Calling the police on that guy is like the most ironic thing in the world ...

But it sure gets the Crown Vics flying to the parking lot and get the transients thrown in a jail for a day or two. Transients are often thrown in jail when the police is called on them :D

if anything, Enron and Worldcom execs have done more harm to you than all the beggars in the world .. and you know what? They ain't gonna see a day in jail, maybe it's cause they have clean suits? Go figure!

Who knows. They aren't directly effecting me. Transients are.
 

Martin

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Originally posted by: Dudd
Anyone else think this will be Jerboy in a few years? Once mommy and daddy ween him off his money, his annoying personality will rub off during every job interview, forcing him to live on the streets.



One can only hope....
 

Miramonti

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Originally posted by: Dudd
Anyone else think this will be Jerboy in a few years? Once mommy and daddy ween him off his money, his annoying personality will rub off during every job interview, forcing him to live on the streets.
I dunno but he's a fvckin ignant nosebleed right now. Someday he'll learn about life and I don't think it will be pretty when he does.

If you judge someone like that who's shoes you don't walk in then someday you're really gonna get trashed, and no ones gonna give a crap.

To his credit he's not the only ignant bastad in the world tho, and unfortunately some people never awaken from the witless comma that they endure life through.

By condescending 'weaker' people to strengthen your self-esteem is a good way to show how little self-esteem you have jerboy. Why don't you show how strong you are by finding ways to respect and appreciate weaker people, and maybe you'll help strengthen them. Or are you too good for that?
 

Turin39789

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D4mnit Jerboy.

In all the threads I have seen where everyone bashes Jerboy from the start, I always tried to give you a chance, but you acted just plain a$$inine in your encounter.

Like everyone has said the easiest thing to do would be to say "no thanks". Honestly WTH were you expecting asking for a receipt?

And if you have such a hang up about giving people who are down money then do what I do, buy them a frikken meal and talk to them. They are people for chrissakes. Don't automatically assume that everyone of them is abusing the system and getting welfare and begging so they can drink expensive whiskey all day and night just because you heard a story. I heard a story about corrupt executives, about forest rangers starting fires, and about women breaking hearts. Grow up and live your life. I only hope one day your balls drop. Take care of yourself and mind your own businesss and take 911 off of your speedial
 

Ultima

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Calling police on a bum? LMAO.. that's really hilarious. In all the parts of Montreal I've been I never see many bums EXCEPT downtown when I go to the clubs, and then I just give them 50 cents, its nothing to me and gets them out of my hair. Even then that's rare. Otherwise who cares?