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Old 10-19-2009, 10:01 AM
 
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They are perfect for a new reality show - 'In Jail Because I'm Stupid'.
It's a hit - at least in prisons.
Gives new meaning to, "floating a trial balloon".
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Old 10-19-2009, 10:04 AM
 
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Well!

That went over like a led balloon!
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Old 10-19-2009, 02:30 PM
 
Location: Bella Vista, Ark
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If you look into the history of that nutty, out-of-control family you'll see that they've raised attention whoring to a new level.
I hadn't followed the story too closely until today. I can't believe anyone would do such a thing. I hope they are fined (of course they have no money) and required to do hours and hours of community service for starters. This is a disgrace. What a wonderful expample the parents are setting for those 3 young boys?

Nita
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Old 10-19-2009, 02:33 PM
 
Location: Bella Vista, Ark
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it was funny... drop the charges
you can't be serious!!!?? Do you have any idea what this costs and the number of people who were affected by the crazy, sick and stupid stunt?

Nita
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Old 10-19-2009, 02:47 PM
 
Location: here
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It was NOT funny. They should be charged with whatever they can be. Maybe they can plea deal it down to something less. Does anyone know if they admitted to it? It struck me that the sheriff was on TV saying "it was a hoax." Not "we think" or "it appears." I'm on the fence about what should happen to the kids. I think taking them out of the home might be a little harsh. I don't know. It is hard to tell. Can CPS or the judge, or whoever put conditions on them keeping the kids? Like, complete x number of hours of community service, no more storm chasing with the kids, no reality show that involves the kids, etc?
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Old 10-19-2009, 02:49 PM
 
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Light and variable narcissism with a strong chance of liberalism. (It was a weather balloon after all ).
not necessary to go there.
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Old 10-19-2009, 02:53 PM
 
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Ask anyone who has multiple employees or owns a company. You show me a child born in the seventies and I'll show you a 35 year old kid that thinks the world revolves around him or her. Democrats the whole lot of them.
I am 36, a dem, and so do not think the world revolves around me. That is a HUGE generalization. In fact, liberals realize there are other people in the world. It is the cons who act like they are all who matter. Anyway, back to the thread, sorry to hijack.
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Old 10-19-2009, 03:11 PM
 
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www.google.com

Take your pick of the numerous articles and research papers dating back to at least 1980 on this subject.
Well, if you are insistent on bring political affiliation into this stupid and bizarre event...does a hiking on the Appalachian Trail alibi while flying off to Brazil to fornicate and in the process being derelict of one's duties point to Sanford's parents being influenced by Dr. Spock? Wonder if Blagojevich's parents read Spock....
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Old 10-19-2009, 03:21 PM
 
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Get over it. This isn't a Jeffrey Dahmer or Ronald Gene Simmons type of story.

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The story that a little boy had floated away in a giant helium balloon was a hoax concocted to land a reality television show, authorities said Sunday, and the boy's parents will likely face felony charges.


Sheriff: Boy-in-balloon was hoax, charges expected - Yahoo! News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091019/ap_on_re_us/us_balloon_boy - broken link)

Oh my god. WHAT is the HECK is up with people nowadays?
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Old 10-19-2009, 03:23 PM
 
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Please for the love of Jesus take your mood stabilizers. Have mercy.

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Seriously, what is wrong with you?

EVERYTHING is just "liberal this" or "liberal that."

This is not even supposed to be a partisan thread. Get over your blind hatred for liberals.
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