Posted on 12/30/2011 1:34:46 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Welcome.
I didn’t have much history of speaking to Randy, so I don’t know about whether he had a history of abusing other posters.
Happy New Year!
This was last night. The posts don’t read as tho the poster had been drinking, just on the angry side. At least the ones remaining. Can’t speak for the rest.
I know that at least one of the ZOTs the last couple of days was from class of 98. Maybe he lost a FRiend and just lost it himself.
I sure didn't think so. Seems like Palin not running got to him. Again, I'm just guessing.
He used "KMA" on me before. He chickened out when I asked him to expand on his acronym.
Seriously though, what the hell is it with Paleos, lately? They've been poppin' like skeeters in a bug zapper!
I've seen him get pretty abusive in the past. He generally backed down when called on it.
Further up thread someone mentioned that Randy behaved like that on other threads.
I’d only dealt with him in the Canteen.
So imagine my surprise last night to watch that go down.
As for the lots o’ zots lately, some people are just letting this election cycle get to them.
Like the Mitt Romney pushers who can’t seem to figure out that pushing liberal party planks is not a conservative thing to do... seems there’s a disconnect with them about what is or isn’t conservative.
I didn’t have much interaction with Randy Larsen, if at all. I don’t know his posting habits. What you mention is as likely as anything, I guess. Most of what’s been going down lately is the Paul and Romney bots. That’s to be expected, and will likely increase the closer we get to the primary cycle starting this week.
Let’s face it, we’re a target for all the nut cases out there that follow Paul. As for the Romney fans, most seem to have been fairly short timers who’ve likely been keeping a low profile. With the Iowa polling showing Paul, Santorum and Gingrich doing well, they may be getting a little edgy and are trying to rile things up.
I get the feeling he has other handles and we’ll be hearing from himagain.
Much like the infamous DannyH.
I think a lot of the Romney followers have felt fairly comfortable during the early campaign season. Now, since he simply can’t break over 30% with all these other candidates in the race, and Santorum, Paul and Gingrich doing fairly well, they may have gotten a little antsy. And it comes out in their posts. Instead of keeping a low profile, they open up more and get the ZOT. JMO, for what it’s worth (probably not much...).
I’ve had someone tell me that by FReepMail. Also mentioned two others we’d be familiar with. I wouldn’t be surprised. We need to watch those IP addresses...
That was real freaky to watch last night.
Like I said, it was as if he went unhinged.
Then I’m glad I missed it. Trying to keep a good frame of mind going into the holiday. Looking forward to next year. Good luck, good health, good wishes to all..
I hear that!
The Undead Thread is currently debating what to do for the first.
Whether weshould take a current zotted troll thread, or ambush the first troll of the year that we find like we used to.
We’re kindda rusty on the latter, being that we’ve had mainly donated threads for the past year or two due to the lack of quality trolls.
I see Randy2U also got the zot.
I am reminded of 99-2000 when all the Pat B supporters were purged, happily for me I was supporting Steve Forbes even thou I did like a lot of what Pat B was saying. I still kinda miss some of those old posters. Too bad we can’t debate the merits of X vrs Z without fear of being zotted. But not my house and I try to play by the (house) rules.
I’ve had a few interactions with him and he was often testy to the point of being quite harsh. I wondered if he was drinking, or just very bitter and angry. Either way, it’s not good for the health, either mental or physical (what to speak of spiritual).
It was truly bizarre to watch that happen last night.
I can’t quite describe it except to say, “Watching a mind shatter on live TV.”
I didn’t take offense at your post, I was just explaining.
I’m just as surprised about this as you. I hate announcing a ZOT for a long-timer, especially a Canteener.
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