You joke.
But the friend I mentioned earlier really believes
that government agents follow & surveil him.
He tells me of spotting them by their behavior.
I try to calm him, with limited success.
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Which Scenario, if Either, Would Make You Feel More Threatened or Unsafe?
- Thread starter Debater Slayer
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But the friend I mentioned earlier really believes
that government agents follow & surveil him.
He tells me of spotting them by their behavior.
I try to calm him, with limited success.
That must produce a lot of stress. I hope he can overcome those beliefs for the sake of his health.
Do you think he has any mental issues, or does he just have... highly unrealistic views?
It does stress him.
I work to ensure he doesn't endanger the public.
(He doesn't own a gun at the moment, but he
has in the past, & plans to again.)
I think it's more than unrealistic views.
But I think those are making him clinically depressed.
I've encouraged him to discuss this with his physician
because it could be the source of some health issues.
You're doing the right thing and also being a good friend to him, in my opinion.
The "business casual" white supremacists are probably more of a danger to society as a whole, but skinheads will still kick your teeth in.
Secret Chief
Degrow!
I thought eating meat was ok. Dumb, eh.
I didn't think Thatcher would get elected.
I've probably clung on to most other dumb ideas.
I've had problems with skinheads before on more than one occasion so the first scenario would concern me
The second bunch sound like friends of mine
The second bunch sound like friends of mine
Yes India.
Hitler is quite popular here too, because he fought the evil British and aided some Indian revolutionaries at that time. The devastating evils of Nazi and Communist regimes are not something many are aware of as international, esp European history is not much covered in schools.
Although generally speaking roving packs of them aren't usually out in public searching for peace and quiet.
That reminds me of when I went out with an uber-libertarian friend and a Marxist one who likes Lenin. They kept debating each other for something like 40 minutes, and then we all went for some drinks. While drinking, they agreed that neither of their worldviews were likely to ever be implemented on any considerable scale and that what to do in the present mattered more. I agreed with them.
It's in the nature of roving packs of any kind.
Even a "roving pack" of cheerleaders could be dangerous.
The OP proposed something less ominous sounding...
"You then see two or three people enter the same place, all wearing similar T-shirts."
Especially carolers.
Yep, the small number was intentional on my part, because I realize that when alone in public at night, it could feel unsettling to see a relatively large group walk in at once while one was isolated or outnumbered—regardless of what the group wore or looked like.
I'm not usually up this early.
I liked the "roving packs" description though.
Evocative.
☆Dreamwind☆
Active Member
I've seen people wearing Che Geuvera shirts, and did not feel threatened.
Nazi symbolism does make me feel uncomfortable, as I'm mixed.
Once I saw some guy in military gear preaching neo-nazi propaganda and not only it was uncomfortable, it was awkward and confusing af, because the guy doing the preaching was black. Like do you know what horrible things they would have done to you back then dude? I did not stick around to hear his speech.
Nazi symbolism does make me feel uncomfortable, as I'm mixed.
Once I saw some guy in military gear preaching neo-nazi propaganda and not only it was uncomfortable, it was awkward and confusing af, because the guy doing the preaching was black. Like do you know what horrible things they would have done to you back then dude? I did not stick around to hear his speech.
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Personally, I would just stand aside and watch the fireworks fly! Fash vs. Commie street fights are legendary. Lol
Father Heathen
Veteran Member
I would expect the first group to be significantly more likely to cause trouble, given the history and reputation of skinhead street gangs.
Father Heathen
Veteran Member
"Our Nazis are more refined and dignified."