Originally posted by J Scott:
Originally posted by rich23s:
-to point out some very important information left out of a lot of news media outlets (about it being an oil exec's house)
I've seen this reported in many news outlets, and they all indicated that it was an oil exec's house. Can you give a couple examples of media outlets that failed to mention this?
Perhaps post a few links?
-to really hope that the violence ends.
Although I don't see a realistic end to the second point, it was a nice thought (at least I think so). Not sure what's so wrong with that.
There's nothing at all wrong with that.
I just find it interesting that you've never posted any stories about violence in the past in the hopes that you could somehow stop violence. And as you pointed out, this was in the political forum, which indicated to me that your message was political, not social.
That's why I didn't understand. But thank you for clarifying...
I guess I'll look forward to future posts about violence from you in order to try to achieve your goal (hopefully in the off-topic section instead).
Just out of curiosity, what other efforts are you making to stop violence besides posting on BiggerPockets?
Thank you, btw...less violence is always good thing...as is taking action on right social injustice...
the morning I read the news story, I also looked at an ABC (for sure) column and an NBC (I think, if I recall correctly) column...the stories I read at the time did not report that it was an oil exec's house. I don't feel a need to prove this to anyone, I'm an honest guy. I do believe that most networks have now been forced to report the details in this particular case.
I have posted about violence in the past...specifically an extremely comprehensive study done for the government about violence from the left. This was quickly moved to the polical group forum, where hot topics go to die. Please feel free to check it out. It is lengnthly but worth the read. I tend to focus more on violence from the left because, IMO, it goes largely under-reported or not reported in the main stream media.
Besides posting on biggerpockets about violence, I also share thoughts and ideas in social gatherings about this topic. We discuss current events, including violence from both sides and what should be done to stop it. I would be happy to have you over to my house if you are interested in joining these discussions. I have friends from all across the political spectrum. We like to disagree while having a beer or two. Again, you are always welcome.
I could go on, but I'm not sure that everyone is as interested in my personal life as you are. Since, however, this is a political forum, I will continue to go against the herd mentality in modern society by posting politically charged events that are of interest to me. In hindsight, however, this particular post should have been put in the off topic section. I won't let you down in further posts.
Have a great day.
-Rich