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Title: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 12:19:55 PM
Middle aged man in suit and tie walks into a Wendys, fires 20 to 30 shots into people in line, then offs himself.


Arvilla, is it all over the news there?  Breaking on MSNBC now
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Laura Lee on March 03, 2008, 12:22:37 PM
Middle aged man in suit and tie walks into a Wendys, fires 20 to 30 shots into people in line, then offs himself.


Arvilla, is it all over the news there?  Breaking on MSNBC now
Holy Shit!
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Rearden Metal on March 03, 2008, 12:23:42 PM
Jesus H. This is going to happen more and more and more.

I've been standing in line, or in a dept. store and wondered if it was just a matter of time before I'd find myself in one of these.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 12:24:31 PM
Gunman kills 1, self at fast-food restaurant
Three people in critical condition after West Palm Beach shooting

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - A gunman burst into a Wendy’s restaurant at lunchtime on Monday, killing one person and injuring five others before killing himself, officials said.

The gunfire sent customers running from the restaurant. Motorists at the drive-thru window also fled, some leaving their vehicles running.

Palm Beach County sheriff’s spokeswoman Teri Barbera said three of the survivors were in critical condition. Two others had minor injuries, including one person who was injured while running away.

“I just saw a lady with a little boy in her arms come running out screaming, ’Somebody’s shooting!”’ said Sandra Jackson, who had been getting gas across the street. The woman said her husband was still inside, said Jackson, 43, of Palm Springs.

Several people were carried away from the restaurant on stretchers. Authorities did not identify the shooter or the victims.

The mayhem unfolded just after noon during the lunch hour rush. Palm Beach County sheriff’s spokesman Paul Miller said the shooter entered the restaurant and went to a restroom before coming out brandishing what appeared to be a 9 mm handgun.

Ashley Milton, 28, said she had just opened the door to get lunch when she heard the “pop pop” of gunfire and saw people running.

“I really didn’t think that’s what it was. I thought this can’t be happening,” she said. “You see your life flash before your eyes.”

The gunman went to the counter, Miller said, shooting a customer before slowly turning to his left and firing on others before shooting himself.

About 10 to 15 people were believed to be in the restaurant at the time of the shooting, Miller said.

Bob Bertini, a Wendy’s Inc. spokesman based in Dublin, Ohio, said the restaurant was cooperating with the sheriff’s office.

“This is a terrible and sad day for our restaurant and for this community. It was a senseless tragedy,” Bertini said.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: sgt. d on March 03, 2008, 12:24:53 PM
Middle aged man in suit and tie walks into a Wendys, fires 20 to 30 shots into people in line, then offs himself.


Arvilla, is it all over the news there?  Breaking on MSNBC now

I wish you were there to stop him
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 12:26:59 PM
Jesus H. This is going to happen more and more and more.

I've been standing in line, or in a dept. store and wondered if it was just a matter of time before I'd find myself in one of these.

I know.   Big rash of shootings in the last 3 weeks.  Campuses, mostly minor.  media is leaving it alone for the most part to discourage copycats.  

i played a show last night and actually stopped at Wendy's for a chicken sandwich for dinner.  And I hate to make this a political argument, but I sure did pack my heat when I went in to order food, as I always do.  You never know when some maniac is going to walk in and start blasting.  Scary world.  You owe it to yourself to protect yourself if your state lets you.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Earl1972 on March 03, 2008, 12:29:05 PM
seems like there's a tragedy every day in florida

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Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 12:30:15 PM
seems like there's a tragedy every day in florida

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Maybe.  Very depressed economy down here.  Real estate market is just horrible.  In SW Florida, 1 in 79 homes is in foreclosure.  Lots of people losing everything overnight from rates alone.  Local economy is slumped too. 
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Laura Lee on March 03, 2008, 12:30:42 PM
I know.   Big rash of shootings in the last 3 weeks.  Campuses, mostly minor.  media is leaving it alone for the most part to discourage copycats.  

i played a show last night and actually stopped at Wendy's for a chicken sandwich for dinner.  And I hate to make this a political argument, but I sure did pack my heat when I went in to order food, as I always do.  You never know when some maniac is going to walk in and start blasting.  Scary world.  You owe it to yourself to protect yourself if your state lets you.
Well even if you're packing heat, you never know what's coming up behind you.  You might never get the chance to draw a weapon.  This is a guy in a suit...do you think anyone in there thought "hey, this guy looks like a nut, i wonder if he's got a gun"  :-[
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: michael arvilla on March 03, 2008, 12:32:12 PM
First i heard of it................(we don't get cable in our trailer)
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 12:33:19 PM
Well even if you're packing heat, you never know what's coming up behind you.  You might never get the chance to draw a weapon.  This is a guy in a suit...do you think anyone in there thought "hey, this guy looks like a nut, i wonder if he's got a gun"  :-[

i agree completely, I could get my lights knocked out just as easily as the next guy.  My point is that it helps your survival chances.  This guy hit at least 4 people critically.  The moment I saw the gun or hear shot #1, I'm on the floor with my piece out hoping to get a shot before he gets me.  I know it's a little paranoid, but you only get one chance at this ride, and there are some messed up people out there.  The worse the economy gets, the more of these desperation incidents I'm guessing we'll see :(
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: emn1964 on March 03, 2008, 12:33:32 PM
I know.   Big rash of shootings in the last 3 weeks.  Campuses, mostly minor.  media is leaving it alone for the most part to discourage copycats.  

i played a show last night and actually stopped at Wendy's for a chicken sandwich for dinner.  And I hate to make this a political argument, but I sure did pack my heat when I went in to order food, as I always do.  You never know when some maniac is going to walk in and start blasting.  Scary world.  You owe it to yourself to protect yourself if your state lets you.

How strict is the concealed carry law in Florida?
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Earl1972 on March 03, 2008, 12:33:53 PM
Maybe.  Very depressed economy down here.  Real estate market is just horrible.  In SW Florida, 1 in 79 homes is in foreclosure.  Lots of people losing everything overnight from rates alone.  Local economy is slumped too. 

maybe the overly humid weather too?  makes me miserable

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Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 12:34:30 PM
First i heard of it................(we don't get cable in our trailer)

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23450392/

CNN just piced it up to- www.cnn.com links to
http://www.wpbf.com/news/15474521/detail.html
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Gym dude on March 03, 2008, 12:35:28 PM
That is sad.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 12:39:06 PM
How strict is the concealed carry law in Florida?

you have to get background/fingerprint check, pass a written test, and fire 1 shot supervised.  Takes 8 weeks or so for permit to arrive.  I've carried for 11 years now.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: The Squadfather on March 03, 2008, 12:40:37 PM
shooting people is the last thing i want to do in Wendy's, the food is too damn tasty. :D
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 12:41:30 PM
shooting people is the last thing i want to do in Wendy's, the food is too damn tasty. :D

I had the chicken club last night, it was awesome.  The fries were soggy though, I didn't eat many of them.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: The Squadfather on March 03, 2008, 12:43:06 PM
I had the chicken club last night, it was awesome.  The fries were soggy though, I didn't eat many of them.
i like everything they make, the burgers, the fries, the chili, all awesome, fuccked up thing is that all the St. Louis locations shut down due to bankruptcy.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 12:44:13 PM
i like everything they make, the burgers, the fries, the chili, all awesome, fuccked up thing is that all the St. Louis locations shut down due to bankruptcy.

wow, every one in the city?  That's messed up.  Recently, or a while back?
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: The Squadfather on March 03, 2008, 12:58:16 PM
wow, every one in the city?  That's messed up.  Recently, or a while back?
it's been awhile, maybe 2 years or so, if you want to get some Wendy's you've got to drive over into Illinois across the river, probably a 25-30 minute drive, rumor has it that there's ONE open here in STL but you have to wait in line forever to get anything.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Camel Jockey on March 03, 2008, 01:02:42 PM
240 could have saved the day, but was training chest and triceps.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: sgt. d on March 03, 2008, 01:19:57 PM
I wonder what race this person is
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Triple-H_2005 on March 03, 2008, 01:22:02 PM
I know.   Big rash of shootings in the last 3 weeks.  Campuses, mostly minor.  media is leaving it alone for the most part to discourage copycats.  

i played a show last night and actually stopped at Wendy's for a chicken sandwich for dinner.  And I hate to make this a political argument, but I sure did pack my heat when I went in to order food, as I always do.  You never know when some maniac is going to walk in and start blasting.  Scary world.  You owe it to yourself to protect yourself if your state lets you.
Hell yes.  I have a conceal and carry permit and the only time I am not carrying is if I'm in the DC limits or in a government building.

I'd rather have 12 trying me than 6 carrying me.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Triple-H_2005 on March 03, 2008, 01:25:09 PM
shooting people is the last thing i want to do in Wendy's, the food is too damn tasty. :D
Agreed.

Remember, everything tastes better dipped in a Frostee!
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: The Squadfather on March 03, 2008, 01:27:22 PM
Agreed.

Remember, everything tastes better dipped in a Frostee!
a Classic Triple w/cheese, fries and a big ice water and i probably wouldn't even notice the bullets. ;D
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Captain Equipoise on March 03, 2008, 01:27:40 PM
No offense but you americans are fucked... notice shit like this doesn't happen in other (non third world) countries?

it's your mentality and the fact that you believe you need weapons on you in everyday life..
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: sgt. d on March 03, 2008, 01:29:35 PM
No offense but you americans are fucked... notice shit like this doesn't happen in other (non third world) countries?

it's your mentality and the fact that you believe you need weapons on you in everyday life..


I thought you were an american. ???
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Rearden Metal on March 03, 2008, 01:30:10 PM
i agree completely, I could get my lights knocked out just as easily as the next guy.  My point is that it helps your survival chances.  This guy hit at least 4 people critically.  The moment I saw the gun or hear shot #1, I'm on the floor with my piece out hoping to get a shot before he gets me.  I know it's a little paranoid, but you only get one chance at this ride, and there are some messed up people out there.  The worse the economy gets, the more of these desperation incidents I'm guessing we'll see :(

I'm not sure how correct this is. I believe statistics show a much greater likelyhood of getting shot if you carry/own a gun than if you don't. I've never had one, but there sure have been times I wished I had.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: The Squadfather on March 03, 2008, 01:30:52 PM
No offense but you americans are fucked... notice shit like this doesn't happen in other (non third world) countries?

it's your mentality and the fact that you believe you need weapons on you in everyday life..

it's a crazy world here in the US, everyting costs big money and 98 percent of people don't have the money and live paycheck to paycheck with 1500 dollar a month mortgages, 600-700 dollar a month car payments, 2000 dollar TV, credit cards maxed out and are desperate and then they snap one day.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Captain Equipoise on March 03, 2008, 01:32:56 PM
it's a crazy world here in the US, everyting costs big money and 98 percent of people don't have the money and live paycheck to paycheck with 1500 dollar a month mortgages, 600-700 dollar a month car payments, 2000 dollar TV, credit cards maxed out and are desperate and then they snap one day.

That's understandable, but the gun control laws in the U.S are ridiculous, I could probably get a gun in the States within 48 hours, legally.  There's not enough protocol for weapons.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: XFACTOR on March 03, 2008, 01:33:07 PM
I thought you were an american. ???

He's a fellow Canadian
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: The Squadfather on March 03, 2008, 01:34:35 PM
That's understandable, but the gun control laws in the U.S are ridiculous, I could probably get a gun in the States within 48 hours, legally.  There's not enough protocol for weapons.

i'll say this, THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO USE FOR HANDGUNS OTHER THAN TO KILL PEOPLE, they have no other use.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Rearden Metal on March 03, 2008, 01:34:40 PM
No offense but you americans are fucked... notice shit like this doesn't happen in other (non third world) countries?

it's your mentality and the fact that you believe you need weapons on you in everyday life..


It has less to do with the weapons than it has to do with the psychology. People in the US are attention whores and this is one way to speak up and be heard by that bitch at Walgreens who ignores you when you're nice and say hello, or your family members who belittle you at gatherings.

This is all about making a statement, crying out and getting attention.

See: Britney Spears.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Rearden Metal on March 03, 2008, 01:35:47 PM
it's a crazy world here in the US, everyting costs big money and 98 percent of people don't have the money and live paycheck to paycheck with 1500 dollar a month mortgages, 600-700 dollar a month car payments, 2000 dollar TV, credit cards maxed out and are desperate and then they snap one day.

This may also be true.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 01:38:03 PM
I'm not sure how correct this is. I believe statistics show a much greater likelyhood of getting shot if you carry/own a gun than if you don't. I've never had one, but there sure have been times I wished I had.

I think - much of that comes from domestic statistics... takes into account crazy ex's and idiot teenagers. 
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: SS on March 03, 2008, 01:39:23 PM
I wonder what race this person is
Well he was wearing a suit and it wasn't a churches chicken , so I'm guessing  white.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: The Squadfather on March 03, 2008, 01:39:37 PM
This may also be true.
you see it in the workplace, people on edge, they hate their jobs but are so desperate in needing them because if they lose their job they are FUCCKED, no savings and in debt up to the eyeballs, then throw into it the fact that 95 percent of people in this country are on some type of stimulant, ephedrine, caffiene, Rockstar, Monster, Red Bull, etc. and you've got a society of emotionally fragile people.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Triple-H_2005 on March 03, 2008, 01:40:19 PM
i'll say this, THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO USE FOR HANDGUNS OTHER THAN TO KILL PEOPLE, they have no other use.
That is correct, and it's why I own the ones that I do.  The people in question would be anyone that threatens my life or the life of my loved ones.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Triple-H_2005 on March 03, 2008, 01:41:16 PM
Well he was wearing a suit and it wasn't a churches chicken , so I'm guessing  white.
He WAS wearing a baseball hat with the suit.  Jury's still out on race...
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Camel Jockey on March 03, 2008, 01:41:40 PM
This mini recession isn't helping matters.. Now in addition to depressed young kids, you've got people who've lost their homes, or are in huge amounts of debt. Plus our government is climbing in more and more debt every single second, while the presidential candidates(despite what the fucking media might say) are a fucking joke and do not represent the average American. Congress is ignoring the needs of the ordinary citizen and is choosing to use investigate drug use in sports. They're not doing shit to labor unions in order to make american auto makers more competitive against the Japanese. They're not doing shit about inflation.

America is hell of a lot better than most countries still, but it could be loads better.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Rearden Metal on March 03, 2008, 01:42:03 PM
I think - much of that comes from domestic statistics... takes into account crazy ex's and idiot teenagers. 

That could be.

So hypothetically....You're in line at Wendy's. A dude w/ a trucker hat and flannels (Sea Bass) is behind you. Another register opens and Sea Bass slides over, skipping you. Do you say anything?

Let's say you do. Sea Bass then turns and tells you to fuck off or he'll beat you til you look like Betty Pariso. This escalates until it looks like violence is necessary. At what point do you pull the gat, homie?
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Rearden Metal on March 03, 2008, 01:43:08 PM
you see it in the workplace, people on edge, they hate their jobs but are so desperate in needing them because if they lose their job they are FUCCKED, no savings and in debt up to the eyeballs, then throw into it the fact that 95 percent of people in this country are on some type of stimulant, ephedrine, caffiene, Rockstar, Monster, Red Bull, etc. and you've got a society of emotionally fragile people.

It's amazing isn't it? Why do people allow this to happen to themselves?
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: The Squadfather on March 03, 2008, 01:46:47 PM
It's amazing isn't it? Why do people allow this to happen to themselves?
keeping up with the Jones', they get the Navigator with 23 inch rims and we have to get it, they get the 46" Sony Bravia LCD and we have to get a 52 inch, they have a 3000 sq. ft. house and we have to have a 4000 ft, one, all of a sudden you owe so much money that you'll be paying for 100 years all for shit that isn't even needed anyway, then all of a sudden your boss scolds you for not getting the report turned in on time and it's time to take the hunting rifle into work and blow off some steam.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Captain Equipoise on March 03, 2008, 01:51:37 PM
i'll say this, THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO USE FOR HANDGUNS OTHER THAN TO KILL PEOPLE, they have no other use.

Agreed 100% that's why they're outlawed in most of the world.

But you guys have the rednecks and the N.R.A screaming bloody murder because the gov't is taking away your rights to bear arms.... ridiculous.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Rearden Metal on March 03, 2008, 01:57:27 PM
keeping up with the Jones', they get the Navigator with 23 inch rims and we have to get it, they get the 46" Sony Bravia LCD and we have to get a 52 inch, they have a 3000 sq. ft. house and we have to have a 4000 ft, one, all of a sudden you owe so much money that you'll be paying for 100 years all for shit that isn't even needed anyway, then all of a sudden your boss scolds you for not getting the report turned in on time and it's time to take the hunting rifle into work and blow off some steam.

I guess I'm pushing my neighbors to homocide  :o
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 02:06:42 PM
So hypothetically....You're in line at Wendy's. A dude w/ a trucker hat and flannels (Sea Bass) is behind you. Another register opens and Sea Bass slides over, skipping you. Do you say anything?

Let's say you do. Sea Bass then turns and tells you to fuck off or he'll beat you til you look like Betty Pariso. This escalates until it looks like violence is necessary. At what point do you pull the gat, homie?

LOL... I've been hit in the mouth by a kid at the mall when I was 22, shoved by some thug in the movie theater, cornered by some homeless guy years ago, never once pulled it.  I'd take an ass kicking before I'd pull it.  I know it could be life in prison if I screw up. 

I'd let C-bass take my place in line and maybe suggest that he order a salad, and maybe mention that by the look of his wardrobe, he has to get back to the labor pool timeclock pretty soon anyway..  If he chooses to punch me and he has a nice truck, maybe I'll own it in 6 months.  Maybe I win, maybe I don't, who knows.  If he produces a switchblade, you know what happens.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 02:09:09 PM
If I could live in a 100% gun-free world, I would LOVE that.

But, it's impossible.  If you banned guns tomorrow, there will still be a 50-year period when only the bad guys have them, til they rust or run outta ammo.

Living thru those 50 years sure would suck :(
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: chainsaw on March 03, 2008, 02:10:34 PM
The US is the freest and will stay that way because of our gun freedoms.  You hear about all the bad stuff about the US and not the good stuff.

The US is the best place to live in the world.  Thats why 20 million try to immigrate here a year!  I don't know where Capt Equapoise is from, but if the US wasnt the best place to live, Id leave.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: FrenchFrie on March 03, 2008, 02:12:30 PM
you see it in the workplace, people on edge, they hate their jobs but are so desperate in needing them because if they lose their job they are FUCCKED, no savings and in debt up to the eyeballs, then throw into it the fact that 95 percent of people in this country are on some type of stimulant, ephedrine, caffiene, Rockstar, Monster, Red Bull, etc. and you've got a society of emotionally fragile people.
thats why u decided to stay at home , unemployed.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 02:13:42 PM
The US is the freest and will stay that way because of our gun freedoms.  You hear about all the bad stuff about the US and not the good stuff.

The US is the best place to live in the world.  Thats why 20 million try to immigrate here a year!  I don't know where Capt Equapoise is from, but if the US wasnt the best place to live, Id leave.

agreed.  2 years ago, two men with guns tried to rob my brother's pharmacy, with a plan to execute the staff after they got the shipmen tof oxycotin.   My brother saw their masks and drew his own piece.  By the time bad guy #1 drew, he fired once, hitting him in the stomach.  bad guy #2 froze up and my brother didn't shoot him in the back as he fled.  Bad guy #1 had warrants for attempted murder (firing at a police officer a month earlier) so no gun law would have stopped him, already an illegally armed felon.  Gun in the hand of a legal citizen saved the day and his life.  Local newspaper actually did a big writeup on it.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: FrenchFrie on March 03, 2008, 02:15:09 PM
The US is the freest and will stay that way because of our gun freedoms.  You hear about all the bad stuff about the US and not the good stuff.

The US is the best place to live in the world.  Thats why 20 million try to immigrate here a year!  I don't know where Capt Equapoise is from, but if the US wasnt the best place to live, Id leave.
true true true, and i'm a french.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: The Coach on March 03, 2008, 02:16:45 PM
Maybe.  Very depressed economy down here.  Real estate market is just horrible.  In SW Florida, 1 in 79 homes is in foreclosure.  Lots of people losing everything overnight from rates alone.  Local economy is slumped too. 

Oh shit Rob, not everything is politically driven!
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 02:19:01 PM
Oh shit Rob, not everything is politically driven!

This isn't about politics - the economy is heading into a tight place because of the actions of both parties, as well as many other world factors.

My point is that a guy whose home is in foreclosure, gets laid off, sees his life fall apart is much more likely to take the out route.  Crime, suicide, depression all increase when economy tanks. 
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: BigSexy50 on March 03, 2008, 06:22:12 PM
thats why u decided to stay at home , unemployed.

Do you ever produce anything intelligent?
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: calmus on March 03, 2008, 06:38:16 PM
wonder how long before you see people breaking out the bulletproof vests to go to school, church, wendy's, the mall, post office ....
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 06:43:03 PM
wonder how long before you see people breaking out the bulletproof vests to go to school, church, wendy's, the mall, post office ....

it's sad.  there isn't a solution though, other than try to eliminate the problems that lead to gun violence and prosecute the hell out of those who do break the law.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: calmus on March 03, 2008, 06:44:47 PM
Oh shit Rob, not everything is politically driven!

Wonder when someone will cap that fat freak vicodin addict who's on the radio all the time? he deserves it.

If you're going to shoot someone, make it worthwhile....
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 06:46:41 PM
Nope.  better solution is to let Rush self-destruct.  Allow the country to see his rhetoric and methods become more evident and obvious.

If Obama wins in OH and TX tomorrow, despite Rush's blatent attempt to influence voting, he'll lose even more credibility.  There are repubs with common sense who smell his lack of morals anywhere.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: G o a t b o y on March 03, 2008, 06:47:32 PM
.....
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 06:48:11 PM
finally, someone caught the drift...
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: stormshadow on March 03, 2008, 06:49:24 PM
.....

I like the part when he is in the store and keeps asking the guy how much stuff costs.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: G o a t b o y on March 03, 2008, 06:51:13 PM
i'll say this, THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO USE FOR HANDGUNS OTHER THAN TO KILL PEOPLE, they have no other use.


How 'bout preventing some other jackass with a weapon from killing me?

That's a pretty damn good use if you ask me.  And since laws can't guarantee me that some other jackass who desires to kill me can't get his hands on a weapon, be it a gun, a knife, or a club... I'll be damned if the law has any right to deny me that use.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Army of One on March 03, 2008, 06:52:55 PM
finally, someone caught the drift...

I caught it from when you first posted, rewatched again last week.On another point, Ive never felt any need to keep up with The Jones, I buy what interests me and anything that doesnt Ill buy the cheap shit, you try and compete with others in life your always on a loser, need to buy/do what interests you, not what keeps your ego afloat.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: calmus on March 03, 2008, 06:54:50 PM
Nope.  better solution is to let Rush self-destruct.  Allow the country to see his rhetoric and methods become more evident and obvious.

If Obama wins in OH and TX tomorrow, despite Rush's blatent attempt to influence voting, he'll lose even more credibility.  There are repubs with common sense who smell his lack of morals anywhere.

Obama's not going to win Ohio.... hillary's calling in favors from the goddam canadians now.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 06:55:31 PM
Obama's not going to win Ohio.... hillary's calling in favors from the goddam canadians now.

i hope hilary does win.  Get this thing a tie.  They belong on the ballot together.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: G o a t b o y on March 03, 2008, 06:56:52 PM
The good news about this is, you never see this sort of thing at nice restaurants like the type I frequent.  It's always a Wendy's or McDonalds or Luby's or Wal-Mart Food Court or something like that.

Of course, that's bad news for the Arvillas...   ;)
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: PANDAEMONIUM on March 03, 2008, 06:58:20 PM
Well he was wearing a suit and it wasn't a churches chicken , so I'm guessing  white.

HAHAHAAH AAL JSA FJG <J<A ASFL< H<JFLIEOUI HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHQ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Disgusted on March 03, 2008, 07:02:43 PM
Although this type of thing did happen years ago if was not nearly as common. All these people have one thing in common and I'd bet my house this guy did too!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Tesla on March 03, 2008, 08:02:59 PM
I wonder what race this person is

Since you asked...
http://www.local10.com/news/15474828/detail.html (http://www.local10.com/news/15474828/detail.html)

"the shooter, who was described as a tall black man wearing a baseball cap and a business suit..."

Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Anabolic Outlaw on March 03, 2008, 08:15:07 PM
This is going to happen more and more and more.



And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. - Matthew 24:12 (KJV)

Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Earl1972 on March 03, 2008, 08:41:45 PM
finally, someone caught the drift...

I caught on but didn't mention it

i hate to bring nasser in to yet another thread but he did say that "falling down" is his favorite movie

E
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 03, 2008, 08:42:49 PM
i hate to bring nasser in to yet another thread but he did say that "falling down" is his favorite movie

nasser sounds like a good guy.  why did they mistreat him at the Arnold ceremony?
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: figgs on March 03, 2008, 08:45:14 PM
3 pages and no one posted these  ;D

I want breakfast!


Mexican gang scene


Just passing though
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Earl1972 on March 03, 2008, 08:51:12 PM
nasser sounds like a good guy.  why did they mistreat him at the Arnold ceremony?

they wanted to give more attention to Mr. Levrone 8)

E
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: G o a t b o y on March 03, 2008, 09:12:51 PM




Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Tre on March 03, 2008, 09:40:46 PM

This country has gone completely fucking nuts.

The girl in Texas who tried to kill her family....burn her and her accomplices in hell.

White people are just too damned dangerous.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: G o a t b o y on March 03, 2008, 09:42:15 PM
This country has gone completely fucking nuts.

The girl in Texas who tried to kill her family....burn her and her accomplices in hell.

White people are just too damned dangerous.



Damn straight!  >:(    Minorities be crossing the street now when they see whitey walking towards them.  ;D
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Matt C on March 03, 2008, 10:25:47 PM
Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach

Vince Goodrum, CSN MFT?
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: 240 is Back on March 04, 2008, 03:47:56 AM
What kind of pistol do you carry on you?  I just bought a kimber ultra carry.

Glock 27.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Laura Lee on March 04, 2008, 04:47:10 AM
The good news about this is, you never see this sort of thing at nice restaurants like the type I frequent.  It's always a Wendy's or McDonalds or Luby's or Wal-Mart Food Court or something like that.

Of course, that's bad news for the Arvillas...   ;)
Don't worry Goat, I'm sure your personal favorite "Meals on Wheels" is safe.  ;)









btw.....wasn't it you who claimed West Palm Beach was "upscale" and Palm Beach Gardens...just for the simple poor folks?  ::)  Ya might wanna run your geographicals again.  :-*
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Tombo on March 04, 2008, 04:53:18 AM
fuck this is sad news indeed, maybe just walked out of a meeting at work gone bad?
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: wes mantooth on March 04, 2008, 04:56:40 AM
This country has gone completely fucking nuts.

The girl in Texas who tried to kill her family....burn her and her accomplices in hell.

White people are just too damned dangerous.


dude was black btw...

the difference between whites and blacks (in most cases) are that african americans kill each other in the streets for a nickel, white people kill everyone indiscriminately
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: G o a t b o y on March 04, 2008, 05:30:34 AM

btw.....wasn't it you who claimed West Palm Beach was "upscale" and Palm Beach Gardens...just for the simple poor folks?  ::)  Ya might wanna run your geographicals again.  :-*


Uhhhh, no, I never said West Palm Beach was "upscale", I said "Palm Beach" was:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Beach%2C_Florida  ::)

I did, however, say you lived in an apartment in a working-class neighborhood.  :-*
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Tapeworm on March 04, 2008, 06:05:01 AM
=
The US is the best place to live in the world.  Thats why 20 million try to immigrate here a year!  I don't know where Capt Equapoise is from, but if the US wasnt the best place to live, Id leave.

1. That depends on your criteria for what constitutes a good place to live.  For you, it might be the best place.  For someone else, maybe not.

2. The 20 million are mostly from horribly poor countries south of the border so of course they want to leave.  The US is simply the most accessable civilized country.

3. Have you lived for an extended period outside the US?  If not, what are you basing your conclusions on?  Readily available fast food?

4. There are a lot of shitty places in the world.  That doesn't mean the US is the only good place.  See below.


visit colombia

Making a dick look big by comparing it to a micro-dick isn't much of an endorsement of the "big dick."  hth
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: Laura Lee on March 04, 2008, 06:57:50 AM

Uhhhh, no, I never said West Palm Beach was "upscale", I said "Palm Beach" was:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Beach%2C_Florida  ::)

I did, however, say you lived in an apartment in a working-class neighborhood.  :-*
I don't need to look it up Goat, I know about Palm Beach (even though you stated West Palm...something about your sister being there or something). 

And once again..a townhouse is not an apartment.  And there's nothing wrong with living in a working-class neighborhood, if that is what you would like to consider Palm Beach Gardens.  It beat's living in Belle Glades.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: sgt. d on March 04, 2008, 07:02:45 AM
Since you asked...
http://www.local10.com/news/15474828/detail.html (http://www.local10.com/news/15474828/detail.html)

"the shooter, who was described as a tall black man wearing a baseball cap and a business suit..."



Hi Bill O' Reilly
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: michael arvilla on March 04, 2008, 07:23:50 AM
 ;)
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: JBGRAY on March 04, 2008, 07:53:03 PM
I live in south Broward county.  We recently had a nasty rash of cops getting shot and killed, as well as a spat of other shootings.  Decent folks are leaving, or ponying up the loans and cash to live in gated communities(barricaded fortresses).  I carry concealed as well down here.  It's goddamned dangerous, but probably not as bad as the Mad Max warzones of Detroit and LA. 

I'm a bit tired of people blaming the economy for various killings.  It's the asshole's own goddamned fault for getting 30 year adjustable mortgages, grabbing an assload of credit cards, and putting 0-down on their BMWs.  Fuck them...let them pay the consequences for their actions. 

The instant gratification mindset of the US needs to leave...and fast. 
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: SinCitysmallGUY on March 04, 2008, 08:17:41 PM
you have to get background/fingerprint check, pass a written test, and fire 1 shot supervised.  Takes 8 weeks or so for permit to arrive.  I've carried for 11 years now.

In Idaho if you have no record and have hunters safety or any military training you get yours. I am going down to get mine in the next week. Was waiting on a copy of my dd-214. Lost it with all the moving and god knows where my hunters ed shit is from 15 years ago.
Title: Re: Falling down: Man in suit & tie shoots up Wendys in W. Palm Beach
Post by: OneBigMan on March 07, 2008, 01:21:31 PM
The only thing I can think of after reading this latest murder story is why isn't there any emphasis on seriously considering having homicide prevention programs that are geared to make the public aware of people who might demonstrate behavior that could be known as what it means to simply be homicidal. That could make the public safer and more conscious when it comes to dealing with homicide since it should be considered a important criminal epidemic because gambling with innocent people's lives is like it is a game.