Malicious Intent -
How many here, think that work's in your favor?
I have been told by several Military Veteran Brother's as well as those associated with me after the Military, (That)
When confronted with a situation that looks like it is going to go Physical, I get Very Quiet, and start planning my next several moves. I have been told that I exude "Malicious Intent," at that point. I personally believe that that has kept me out of multiple confrontations.
Not saying I am a BA, by any means - but I reach a point that I understand what is about to happen and start to concentrate on what my response is going to be, several moves in advance. (Quietly)
I give "Malicious Intent," a firm 60-75% to avoiding confrontations. What say you?
Again, not saying by any means that I am a BA, I do however (I've been told) exude, an " I'm ready, Bring it." Vibe when confronted.
I personally feel that is VERY important. Anyone here agree?
(Or) Do you Disagree?
*Brought about by the "Panhandler's," thread.
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I've ran over badder men than you just to get in to see a fight.
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I grew up an Army Brat, always the "New Kid," on the block/school. Learned very quickly what needed to happen in order to keep me OUT of Fights.
"Malicious Intent."
It has worked, very well for me over the years.
Simply asking what (if anything) obvious "Malicious Intent," has done to diffuse a situation, (If anything.) For those reading/responding.
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I usually start finding the exits. Saves ammo.
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This thread is about, not the fights you've been in, but the fights you've managed to stay out of, by showing your willingness to engage, if necessary.
Not saying I'm a BA Jim. (Quite the contrary.) You, I am guessing (correct me if I am wrong) have grown up and were raised in SW VA. (Only.) I have lived all over the World and the USA. I learned very quickly what it took, to stay OUT of fights. 95% of Bully's do not want to fight. (Learned that pretty quickly also.)
That's all I'm saying here. YVMD.
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I don't consider myself as a BA but I have heard it mentioned that I 'scare people' and I don't even know I've done anything. Maybe this comes through as you say--by just the apparent intent.
A female acquaintance did make the comment to her husband that I was the most dangerous man she'd ever known. This was after she and I had been faced by a couple of muggers in a parking lot.
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I agree. Attitude goes a long way, and quiet confidence will usually scare off a "talker."
They say that you have 12 seconds of maximum violence before adrenaline wears off. I have always been of the mind that, in the "pre-altercation" period, I would rather be planning my next 12 seconds than doing a bunch of talking about it.
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A punch to the throat usually ends it. You don't talk about it all day.
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Ken, I usually issue a warning after about 12 seconds of silence if need be. I was trained to kill my enemy if my life was in danger. Not to stray too far off the path but i was one of the lucky ones and did not have to go to Nam. I had a dear first cousin and friends that were killed over there . Some that made it back that I have known that survived the baptism of fire survive that 12 seconds sometimes with amazing class. They have been there and done that and went on to be a great success in life. --------------Ray
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Personally, I am a sissy and at the first sign of trouble I run like hell away from it. After that, if it is still present, all bets are off.
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I de-escalate or walk away. I'm way too pretty for prison.
I'm not gonna teach someone a lesson or change his behavior thru dialog or confrontation so there's no point in me engaging someone whose angry/crazy/psychotic etc. At best, the end result is a waste of time & high blood pressure with the worst result being one that would break the hearts of a lot of people.
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just showing you are 'willing' will deflate most 'bullies'.............works for me
that and questioning their father's failure to educate them about not picking a fight with an 'old' guy "too old to put up a good fight and too crippled up to run away.........so I'll just have to kill you.
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I think it all depends on who is involved.
If you get into an argument with a guy who is poor, looks like crap and cannot afford a lawyer and end up having to pull your gun out, you will probably be fine.
If a well to do person runs over your foot in a parking lot and you yell at him there is some chance you will end up in trouble just because he has the money to make your life hell. I've seen crap like that happen.
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Uncle Jim said he was always prone to cut and shoot, when threatened, i.e. cut out for home and shoot under the bed.
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One of my friends that was in his 80s said he carried a shotgun in his truck because he was too old to run and too fragile to be beat on.
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When I was young my best defensive weapon was my legs but now that I'm old and can't run fast I reluctantly have to resort to some type of diplomacy, if that fails, I would have to resort to a "mechanical alternative".
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Now that I am over 80, I carry a 2.5' foot section of galvanized pipe under the rear seat in my Ram to level the playing field if need be. Of course i never carry it to a gun fight. Works great for loosening stubborn lug nuts also. -----------------------Ray
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Your best weapon is your brain, should you choose to use it.😁
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Your best weapon is your brain, should you choose to use it.😁
^^^ that ^^^
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I agree w/you @Kevin_L, It has been a Very long time since I was involved in a physical confrontation. One reason I get really quiet, when I think it might go physical, is that running your mouth, is always a bad idea and can escalate the situation. If it continues to escalate, it will Not be because I was running my mouth.
As Dalton said in "Roadhouse," "No one ever wins a fight."
@4205raymond, Yes "Equalizer's" are a good idea. I was thinking this the other night - Now that I am getting Older, I believe I will start carrying a Cane. Just looked in to ordering a Blackthorn Shalelagh, to carry today. I'm 62 so it won't look too out of place, but makes a very formidable weapon.
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This is a good conversation. I like it. Thanks for starting this thread, @KenK/84Bravo . 🤘
A long time ago, Henry Rollins of "Black Flag" fame had a spoken word tour. It was surprisingly good. Worth a look if you can find it.
In his show he talked about being angry, about how he could go to a club or a bar and be angry and eventually someone would show up looking to fight him. He never had to say or do anything. Just sit there angry and someone would want to cross him.
Even though it's a subtle thing and often dismissed as BS, a person's energy/attitude attracts like minded people. Don't agree? Well....look no further than this forum for evidence. We're all like minded, we have a lot of similar upbringings, we're all gathered together in one spot to converse, etc. Coincidence? Yeah, right.
You receive on what you give.
I'm gonna continue being me and go with the results of my own honesty, silliness, and contempt for the ignorant and lazy. Besides, I earned my man card a long time ago and as far as I know, there is no expiration date. I don't need to punch a guy in the neck to establish credibility.
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Now that I am over 80, I carry a 2.5' foot section of galvanized pipe under the rear seat in my Ram to level the playing field if need be. Of course i never carry it to a gun fight. Works great for loosening stubborn lug nuts also. -----------------------Ray
If anyone is bothering you , Ray, you let us know. We'll open a 50 gallon barrel of whoop-*** on them!!!
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Kevin, Thank you. Us old timers need all the help we can muster sometimes.
Recently a member wandered in after quite a absence and said he was away because the Forum is infected with Liberals. Frankly, I just don't see it that way. Most of us here are like minded folks and i would be proud to make a last stand with them should it come to that someday. The fella has wandered off, perhaps lurking and trying to decide if he should wander back in. I don't think he is a Troll but I could be wrong. ------------------------------------Ray
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KL: 30062873006235/comments/30062893414299
This is a good conversation. I like it. Thanks for starting this thread, @KenK/84Bravo . 🤘
A long time ago, Henry Rollins of "Black Flag" fame had a spoken word tour. It was surprisingly good. Worth a look if you can find it.
In his show he talked about being angry, about how he could go to a club or a bar and be angry and eventually someone would show up looking to fight him. He never had to say or do anything. Just sit there angry and someone would want to cross him.
Even though it's a subtle thing and often dismissed as BS, a person's energy/attitude attracts like minded people. Don't agree? Well....look no further than this forum for evidence. We're all like minded, we have a lot of similar upbringings, we're all gathered together in one spot to converse, etc. Coincidence? Yeah, right.
You receive on what you give.
I'm gonna continue being me and go with the results of my own honesty, silliness, and contempt for the ignorant and lazy. Besides, I earned my man card a long time ago and as far as I know, there is no expiration date. I don't need to punch a guy in the neck to establish credibility.
I thought I saw him mouth off to a guy who knocked him out, maybe that was Glenn Danzig.
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