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Dude's going to light himself on fire in front of a GAS STATION to protest the war
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May 3, 2007, 03:18 PM
 
http://www.critical-hit.org/christopher/

And he POSTED about it on the internet.

I actually called the non-emercengy Livermore PD number, but they're already all over this.

I'm surprised that not even Livermore's newspaper site doesn't have anything on this.

Also : killing yourself to protest something is stupid. Setting yourself on fire in front of the worst place to have a fire is not only stupid, it's selfish and inconsiderate of the safety of innocent people getting $4-a-gallon gas.
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May 3, 2007, 03:20 PM
 
This might, just might, belong in the Political Lounge.
     
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May 3, 2007, 03:21 PM
 
Reread this paragraph:

On May 3rd, 2007, at 3:07 PM PST in front of a busy gas station in Livermore, CA, I am going to kill myself for peace to prove the futility of fighting a War for Peace. Shortly afterwards, I will read a statement regarding my sacrifice. It will basically say, "Chris died for peace."

And see if you can spot the joke.
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May 3, 2007, 03:22 PM
 
Hehehe
     
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May 3, 2007, 03:24 PM
 
Isn't he concerned about his contribution to global warming?
     
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May 3, 2007, 03:24 PM
 
I thought Chris died for your sins?
     
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May 3, 2007, 03:25 PM
 
Originally Posted by Sherman Homan View Post
Isn't he concerned about his contribution to global warming?
One the fire department puts out the flames he will be the most carbon neutral dude on the planet.
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May 3, 2007, 03:37 PM
 
How can the slaughter at VT be the responsibility of the current administration?
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May 3, 2007, 03:39 PM
 
I've always liked the word immolate.
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That's why he's gonna kill us. So we got to beat it. Yeah. Before he let's loose the marmosets on us."
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May 3, 2007, 03:48 PM
 
Originally Posted by Rumor View Post
How can the slaughter at VT be the responsibility of the current administration?
What isn't?
     
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May 3, 2007, 03:58 PM
 
I'm really not seeing it - maybe I'm missing something?

I saw the part about how after he's dead he's going to read some message, but I figured he's just a douche who can't write and miswrote the sentence.

If it is a joke, that guy's going to end up in some serious trouble with the Livermore police.
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May 3, 2007, 03:59 PM
 
He probably engages in premarital sex, too.
     
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May 3, 2007, 04:08 PM
 
Originally Posted by shifuimam View Post
I'm really not seeing it - maybe I'm missing something?

I saw the part about how after he's dead he's going to read some message, but I figured he's just a douche who can't write and miswrote the sentence.
That's the joke: how can he read a message afer he's dead? That, and the fact the he says "Chris died for peace" makes it pretty clear he's doing religious and political satire.
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May 3, 2007, 04:11 PM
 
Originally Posted by Dakarʒ View Post
He probably engages in premarital sex, too.
For his sake I hope so!
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May 3, 2007, 04:12 PM
 
Originally Posted by Dakarʒ View Post
He probably engages in premarital sex, too.
While listening to KISS.
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Originally Posted by Rumor View Post
While listening to KISS.
KISS? How about Big Black, Songs About F***ing?
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May 3, 2007, 04:59 PM
 
Do you want forgiveness or respect?
     
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May 3, 2007, 05:48 PM
 
Originally Posted by Dakarʒ View Post
He probably engages in premarital sex, too.
Or maybe not. That's why he'll be on fire. Does he say he'll use some igniting device?

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Originally Posted by Rumor View Post
How can the slaughter at VT be the responsibility of the current administration?
Once hate for someone gets so great you start thinking irrational thoughts.
     
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May 4, 2007, 05:10 PM
 
so is the dude dead yet?
     
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May 4, 2007, 05:11 PM
 
I hope it gets posted on YouTube.

I've seen bodies that were blown-up, run over, quartered, electrified, ... but I've yet to see a man being burnt alive. [popcorn]
     
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Originally Posted by lpkmckenna View Post
I hope it gets posted on YouTube.

I've seen bodies that were blown-up, run over, quartered, electrified, ... but I've yet to see a man being burnt alive. [popcorn]
Links please.
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May 4, 2007, 07:25 PM
 
is any video on youtube?
     
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Originally Posted by lpkmckenna View Post
I hope it gets posted on YouTube.

I've seen bodies that were blown-up, run over, quartered, electrified, ... but I've yet to see a man being burnt alive. [popcorn]
No video, but here's a teaser for you:



     
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May 6, 2007, 07:40 AM
 
Is that real? Total madness.
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Originally Posted by craazyhamster View Post
Is that real? Total madness.
Yes and yes...

Thích Quảng Đức - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

As he burned he never moved a muscle, never uttered a sound, his outward composure in sharp contrast to the wailing people around him.
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May 6, 2007, 08:33 AM
 
Originally Posted by crazyhaamster
Is that real? Total madness.
There's nothing mad about it. It's the ultimate form of protest.

Originally Posted by moep
As he burned he never moved a muscle, never uttered a sound, his outward composure in sharp contrast to the wailing people around him.
He's protesting against the oppression of Buddhism by demonstrating the value of yoga. His remarkable control over his own body and mind is shaming the regime by proving the superiority of his system even as he dies.
     
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May 6, 2007, 10:44 AM
 
He's an ultimate religious nut if you ask me.
     
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May 6, 2007, 11:34 AM
 
Originally Posted by zro View Post
He's an ultimate religious nut if you ask me.
No, that's just silly...

To be a RELIGIOUS NUT™, you have to be a Christian.

Hindu - Freak out if someone steps on a worm. Nuts? Nope.
Muslim - Riots in the streets over a cartoon of a prophet. Nuts? Nah.
Christian - Practice abstinence. YOU'RE FREAKIN' CRAZY!!!
     
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Originally Posted by Atheist View Post
I thought Chris died for your sins?

Good ol' Chris
     
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Originally Posted by Jawbone54 View Post
No, that's just silly...

To be a RELIGIOUS NUT™, you have to be a Christian.

Hindu - Freak out if someone steps on a worm. Nuts? Nope.
Muslim - Riots in the streets over a cartoon of a prophet. Nuts? Nah.
Christian - Practice abstinence. YOU'RE FREAKIN' CRAZY!!!
Believe that every animal was put on a giant boat? That the Earth was created in 7 days?

Sorry, Christians have their share of nutty beliefs too.
     
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Originally Posted by besson3c View Post
Believe ...That the Earth was created in 7 days?
Six days. On the seventh day He rested and caused an apple to fall from the tree in the garden of eden onto Newton's head, then Newton invented gravity. Up until that point everything God created had been floating around. God subcontracts sometimes.
     
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Originally Posted by BlueSky View Post
Six days. On the seventh day He rested and caused an apple to fall from the tree in the garden of eden onto Newton's head, then Newton invented gravity. Up until that point everything God created had been floating around. God subcontracts sometimes.
Awesome analysis there BlueSky! You da man!

Maybe Newton was actually Jesus? Think about it, how are all of those people supposed to delivery a baby in a manger if everything was just floating around?

P.S. what is frankensence and murr?
     
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Originally Posted by besson3c View Post
Believe that every animal was put on a giant boat? That the Earth was created in 7 days?

Sorry, Christians have their share of nutty beliefs too.
Believing existence and everything around us was purely a "Mistake" or "coincidence" or "slight of chance" is pretty far fetched too. But hey, that's just MHO.
     
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Originally Posted by besson3c View Post
Awesome analysis there BlueSky! You da man!

Maybe Newton was actually Jesus? Think about it, how are all of those people supposed to delivery a baby in a manger if everything was just floating around?

P.S. what is frankensence and murr?
You guys are hilarious. And frankensence and murr are perfumes.
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You guys are hilarious. And frankensence and murr are perfumes.

Do they still exist?

What a lovely Sunday this is! I'm enjoying munching on some Jesus flesh and drinking some jesus blood... mmmm......

Where do churches get the little Jesus flesh tablet communion wafer thingies? What are they, little pieces of bread? I've never done the communion thing, so I honestly don't know what this scene is about. What would happen if you bought a ton of these and scarfed them all down?

Cannibalism does seem a litte nutty though, I gotta admit.


The point here is let's refrain from the silly church on church action, most religions seem nutty to outsiders.
     
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May 6, 2007, 03:42 PM
 
Allright, besson...you asked for it.

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May 6, 2007, 03:50 PM
 
Nice try, but no tears.

If you really want to attack my Achilles heal, I suggest attacking Steve Guttenberg.

Whooppps, did I say that out loud?


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Originally Posted by besson3c View Post
Believe that every animal was put on a giant boat? That the Earth was created in 7 days?

Sorry, Christians have their share of nutty beliefs too.
Your argument only touches Christian fundamentalists/literalists. There are creationists that don't believe the world was created in 6 days (meaning six solar days). That's strict creationism.
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Originally Posted by CleoW View Post
Your argument only touches Christian fundamentalists/literalists. There are creationists that don't believe the world was created in 6 days (meaning six solar days). That's strict creationism.
And there are Muslims that did not feel upset enough about the cartoons to riot (and likely some that weren't upset at all).
     
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^^^Point taken.
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Originally Posted by Kevin View Post
Believing existence and everything around us was purely a "Mistake" or "coincidence" or "slight of chance" is pretty far fetched too. But hey, that's just MHO.
I don't believe existence is a mistake, coincidence, or "slight of chance" (whatever that is). Moreover, I don't know any scientist who does.
     
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May 6, 2007, 08:58 PM
 
Who cares if he dies? One less idiot.
     
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May 6, 2007, 09:19 PM
 
it's been 3 days did he do it or what?
     
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Originally Posted by besson3c View Post
Awesome analysis there BlueSky! You da man!

Maybe Newton was actually Jesus? Think about it, how are all of those people supposed to delivery a baby in a manger if everything was just floating around?

P.S. what is frankensence and murr?
They're frankincense and myrrh.
     
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They're frankincense and myrrh.
Thanks, not at all surprised that I spelled them wrong
     
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May 7, 2007, 07:10 AM
 
did he do it? hope he did, shows some balls.
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It does? I think it shows lack of common sense. It doesn't take balls to do something like that when you're a loon.
     
 
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