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See How Blade Runner Ends
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Good Morning Charles,
I just read the story. Most unfortunate & bizarre. Eerie that it happened on Valentine's Day as they were lovers.
Evidently, the possibility exists that it could be a case of mistaken identity. Pistorius may have thought that she was a home intruder. The same story also indicates that many SA homeowners keep firearms in their homes because of the high crime rate. It remains to be investigated.
Whatever the case, it is unbelievably tragic for Pistorius. Alas, he'll be known for this tragedy as well as his extraordinary running.
I just read the story. Most unfortunate & bizarre. Eerie that it happened on Valentine's Day as they were lovers.
Evidently, the possibility exists that it could be a case of mistaken identity. Pistorius may have thought that she was a home intruder. The same story also indicates that many SA homeowners keep firearms in their homes because of the high crime rate. It remains to be investigated.
Whatever the case, it is unbelievably tragic for Pistorius. Alas, he'll be known for this tragedy as well as his extraordinary running.
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Mean while, just saw this Valentine's Day post from..Boar's Head.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=…
Because nothing says I love you more than a club sandwich on rye.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=…
Because nothing says I love you more than a club sandwich on rye.
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Perhaps you should also add that the victim (at least according to local media and Slate) was an advocate for the prevention of violence against women, instead of just showing her half naked. Small suggestion.
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@1: Tragic for Pistorius? He's going to court. His girlfriend is going to the morgue. I think you should reconsider just whose situation is "tragic".
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@7 Being dead probably sucks, but may be pretty fucking great.
Losing a girlfriend almost always sucks.
Being jailed and brought up on charges always sucks.
Losing a girlfriend almost always sucks.
Being jailed and brought up on charges always sucks.
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@8: I deplore your attitude towards this event, but express grudging respect for the awesome "Blade Runner" shout-out in your handle.
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@1
Kind of even more tragic for Steenkamp, wouldn't you say?
@7
Maybe @1 is blaming her for getting in the way of a bullet.
@5 Yeah, well, I guess we should be grateful for the small favor of Charles not having posted a beaver shot today yet..
Kind of even more tragic for Steenkamp, wouldn't you say?
@7
Maybe @1 is blaming her for getting in the way of a bullet.
@5 Yeah, well, I guess we should be grateful for the small favor of Charles not having posted a beaver shot today yet..
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@7, 10 & 11,
Easy does it! Clearly, I didn't mean it wasn't tragic for Ms. Steenkamp and her family. It indeed, is far more for her and her family. But, it's a tragedy for Pistorius too. I'm not trying to be his attorney as well. Evidently, he has just been charged. Let justice take its course.
Easy does it! Clearly, I didn't mean it wasn't tragic for Ms. Steenkamp and her family. It indeed, is far more for her and her family. But, it's a tragedy for Pistorius too. I'm not trying to be his attorney as well. Evidently, he has just been charged. Let justice take its course.
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Yes, of course. I know it would be very tragic for me and my friends and family if I get drunk and run over a trio of kindergartners. It would really, really mess up my life.
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