I am SICK Of Getting My Car Keyed but I Don 't Want to Take my Stickers Off

[leftchick]

I have just had my car keyed for the second time this week! This is just pissing me off!
:grr:

I am sure it is because of my bumper stickers. I have had them on for over two years and nothing had happened up until now. The fundie freepers must be really frustrated these days to resort to such juvenile behavior. I Wish I had caught them in the act.

Stupid MFer repuke freaks! :argh:

my stickers....

[mike_c]

1. did it happen twice in the same location?

I wonder whether it's the same person.

[stepnw1f]

2. Get a Camera

I believe radioshack carries small ones. Then press charges.

[eleny]

4. Hmmm... If it was in a parking lot - they may have cameras

[Frank Cannon]

6. There are cameras EVERYWHERE now

Worth looking into.

[NoodleyAppendage]

12. That's a VERY GOOD POINT. Ask store about location of security cameras.

Find out if the store or location has archived security camera coverage. Park near one of the cameras. Next time this happens, do NOT move your car. Call the cops and make a formal complaint. Then, request that the cops review the security camera footage.

Malicious mischief (misdemeanor) and personal property distruction over $2000 (felony).

JB

[leftchick]

19. I like that idea!

It was at Lowes so may just go back tomorrow and check it out!

[woo me with science]

20. Call immediately--don't wait.

They loop those cameras, so the evidence may not be there tomorrow.

[Frank Cannon]

25. That's right! Call NOW!

Typically, they hold onto the tapes for a few days, but that's not a chance I'd take!

If it was Loew's, you can be sure the lot is cameraed!

[eleny]

24. Good luck! I hope they have the cameras & caught the culprit on film

[rustydog]

41. Sorry to rain on your parade,

but the camera would have to be pointed at your vehicle and zoomed-in so you could recognize the culprit. You would have to know the person or the police wouldhave to visually recognize the culprit..OR the camera would have to have recorded the license plate of the offender's vehicle.

Then, it would have to be a clear enough shot to catch the action of the person actually keying your car.

Sorry

[sandnsea]

32. Tomorrow???

Excuse me, but if my car had been keyed, I'd have gone into the store immediately to see if an employee had seen it or to request the videos. Especially if it were the second time. And if I hadn't thought of it at the time, I'd certainly be on the phone immediately when it was suggested.

[eleny]

3. Sorry this is happening

I think above all they hate facing that they were wrong all along.

[Frank Cannon]

5. Put your stickers on magnetic backing

The kind that you can get at your local hobby store.

Then when you have to park somewhere for a while, peel them off and throw them in the trunk. Then put them back on when you leave.

I'm all for keeping the message out there as much as possible, but getting your car keyed twice in one week is just ridiculous.

[osaMABUSh]

34. Agreed - i add/remove mine almost daily

not a big deal. in fact I have a variety of stickers do i can chnage my message depending on what's going on

[kliljedahl]

37. This is what I use

http://www.evolvefish.com/fish/product1047.html



Keith’s Barbeque Central

[BuyingThyme]

7. Sorry about that. They're just assuring that only real patriots sacrifice.

:(

[NoodleyAppendage]

8. You could rig your car with a proximity alarm or electrify it.

I nice non-lethal shock would be enough to deter the assholes. If you don't want to go that route, then maybe a proximity alarm would work well.

You are getting keyed because the Repukes are becoming frustrated...they are starting to lash out because the cognitive dissonance is becoming uncomfortable.

Stay strong.

JB

[mirandapriestly]

11. ooh, I like that one

maybe I'll get bumper stickers just so I can do it, but I live in Seattle, everyone has antiBush bumperstickers

[Tulum_Moon]

44. How sad

To have to go that far.
So when a Mom with her little kids park next to the car the kids get shocked for putting their little hand on the bumper to steady themselves if they are new to walking.
We need to find a way to make only the guilty pay. The innocent have been paying since the beginning of time.

[mdmc]

9. you could put the stickers on magnets

so that they will come off, thus avoid a keying.

Once I was at my buddies house. Our friend had just got out of the Army (he is my brother in law now, by the way). We went down to my car to head out on the town.

When we got to my car, I had noticed that someone had spit on my window. I said, "Hey! Someone spit on my car!" My (now) brother in law responded, "Oh. Sorry. I didn't know it was your car. I just saw the Hillary bumpersticker!" That happened in 2000. He voted for Kerry in 2004.

[still_one]

10. this is what we are dealing with

Yesterday, Sam Seder was substituting for Randi Rhodes, and a lady and her attorney were on. It seems her employer found out she had an AAR bumper sticker on her car, and fired her on the spot. This happened in California, where there are laws against such things. They are taking the company to court.

[brmdp3123]

13. I think that you're making a big assumption.

Why now, after 2 years?

[kurth]

14. The Bush cult strikes:

Characteristics of a Cult:

- The group's way is the only way to enlightenment.

- The group is elitist, claiming it is the only one that has the truth. Members are the chosen people and are superior to other members of society.

- The group refuses to consider that it might be wrong.

- Such groups often have a polarized us-versus-them mentality, which may cause conflict with society.

- The group believes its exalted status or ends justify the means the group uses to achieve the ends. This is even though such means might be considered unethical or illegal by members of society, or members prior to their indoctrination.

- Such groups are often anti-woman, anti-child, and anti-family.

- Scripture is often taken out of context or used very sparingly to support the group's views. Narrow and unusual interpretations of the Bible are common. Whole Bible teaching is avoided.

- It is understood that former members must be avoided and treated with suspicion, ridicule, and/or patronizing sympathy.

- The group focuses upon a leadership that members appear to display a zealous, unquestioning commitment towards.

- Often the members' allegiance is based upon the belief the leadership is, or represents, the Messiah, an avatar, a prophet, or possesses a special anointing from God.

- The group's leadership is not accountable to any authorities.

- Significant, and sometimes total, decision making authority rests with the leadership.

- The leadership of the group will impose pressure or may openly dictate, sometimes in great detail, how members should think, act and feel

- The leadership will often answer questions differently depending upon who is the speaker and who is the listener.

- Obedience to the leadership is understood to be required and expected from members.

- Indiscretions and improper conduct by the leadership are often ignored or covered up.

- Independent thought, rational examination of the group, asking questions, expressing doubt, or expressing dissent are discouraged or even punished.

- Members are not to discuss any negative feelings or opinions they may have concerning the group.

- There is little or no room for interpretation or deviation from the group's beliefs.

- The group's doctrines are often vague, have inconsistencies, and illogical thought patterns but are to be accepted without question, though not necessarily understood.

- The group's unwritten rules and traditions take precedence over Bible scripture.

- Members are expected to distrust themselves and their own intuition but instead place their trust completely in the group's beliefs.

- A perceived flaw in the group is really only a flaw in the member.

- Members are encouraged or required to live with and socialize only with other members of the group.

- Members learn to understand that individuality is bad and conformity is good.

- The leadership maintains some form of surveillance over the members. Informers or gossips are used by the leadership as a method of surveillance and control.

- The group often makes use of jargon or common words with special definitions in order to confuse any outsider's examinations of the group.

- Secrecy of the group's activities is maintained with a wall of silence.

etc. etc.

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i.e. the Bush cultists are shit worshippers.

[xultar]

15. Someone posted that you can do window clings on your ink jet printer

buy a pack @ office depot. Put them on and then take them off when you park.

That is what I'm going to do.

[catmother]

16. it's for that very reason that i don't put bumper stickers on my

nice little sports car. i live in a very repub area. flame me if you want, but i love that little car and don't want anything happening to it. i also fear flat tires. i'm a woman and i don't know how to change a flat.:scared:

on edit: we dems tend to be sarcastic and snarky, but the repubs tend to be more violent. that's just my take. i would never do anything to a repubs car. someone posted one time that she and her friend spit on a Hummer. i reprimanded her for that. flame me if you want.

[leftchick]

21. I think I am going to take them off

it is obvious the repukes are getting desperate. I am afraid of a dent or broken glass next time. I live in NC surrounded by the freaks. I love my car and it is only two years old. :(

[wildeyed]

39. You could replace them.

I have "Blessed are the Peacemaker". I figure they can't key my car here in the bible belt for putting a Jesus quote on my bumper, even if it is an anti-war sentiment.

[leftchick]

40. I have that one on my fridge

Time to put it on my car I guess.

[RaleighNCDUer]

23. I think you're right about the 'snarky'.

When I see a Hummer, I just point and laugh loudly.

And hope he doesn't stop.

[catmother]

35. well i'll give you a good laugh. they came out with a smaller

hummer. my husband would like me to get one. he worries about me in my little mazda miata. he feels i should have more protection around me.:think:

[RaleighNCDUer]

38. Let's see, The new, smaller hummer is lighter, less powerful,

doesn't have the extra-wide wheelbase of the original --

Which pretty much makes it just another dangerous SUV with its high center of gravity making it susceptible to roll-over and its windshield his body mass making it a rolling blockade for anyone who isn't also driving an SUV.

So you're paying for a brand name and getting a product that is inferior to the original design which, though it is an overpriced urban assault vehicle, at least doesn't roll over on a sharp corner.

But whatever floats your boat. Or battleship.

[catmother]

42. hey i'm not buying one and i think my husband was joking but

he would like it if i drove a bigger car. i pointed out to him that when his daughter had an accident with her big F-450 (ford), she was hurt pretty badly and was out of work for months.

he's very sensitive about the miata because years ago his co-worker's wife and mother were killed in a miata accident.

i figure if something is meant to happen -- it will happen. meantime i'm driving a great little fun car.:)

[Frank Cannon]

26. Bumper stickers also cause the "sun fade" effect

You know, where the paint of your car fades in the sun except in one or two rectangular areas on the bumper or trunk lid. It can look pretty bad when you're trying to resell the car. And there's nothing you can do about it.

I use the magnetic approach. Just basically have them on while I'm driving around (and I have some doozies).

[hootinholler]

31. Please learn to change a flat.

The life you save may be your own.

-Hoot

[catmother]

33. actually i would call the AAA. but thanks for the advice.

:)

[Tsiyu]

48. I second the advice

You can't always get through to AAA, and the ability to change a flat is something every driver should know.

Nagonizing: that's what my 12-year-old calls me ;)

I have a car I love, and it has been beat up a little bit so I don't care if some idiot hates my stickers. Most people enjoy them it seems and they embolden other people to speak out, so I won't ever take them off.

The other family car is nicer and the kids drive it so it remains unadorned. There are some crazies out there. You do what you have to do but I hate that anyone would feel unable to express their opinions on a vehicle.

I would never deface another's property over politics either, so what is that all about?

And, hey. Learn how to change a flat!!!!!

[Swamp Rat]

49. Way'at buddyhollysghost!

:hi: :hug:

Just finished this: :D

[Tsiyu]

50. Hey Beautiful!

I love it.

You are The.Man...let's send that boy an enlistment form! :evilgrin:

[Swamp Rat]

51. How's things out there on the farm?

:hi:

[Tsiyu]

53. We're getting along

That's another good one, BTW!

I was hoping to come down there spring break with Habitat for Humanity but there were issues with conflicting Spring Breaks. Hopefully soon we can come help down there.

How is your place getting along? Do you break soon from classes? :hug:

[Swamp Rat]

54. No break from school.

My place is essentially the same... bugs everywhere, and I got bit by a spider under my arm a few hours ago (fucking hurts too!). The pollution was so bad last night I couldn't breath very well even inside the house - the city was burning the trash and god knows what! :puke:

[Tsiyu]

55. Damn! I hate that for your lungs, My Friend

What kind of spider? We need to send some better mojo your way.

Consider it sent. :headbang:

[Tulum_Moon]

45. No flame here

I think you sound like a very rational person. I am sure there are many closet re pukes in city's like Seattle who wont put pro-puke stickers on their SUV's.

[Raine]

52. Same here

the car I have now is the nicest car I have ever had and I really love it. :loveya: I would never put a sticker on it cause getting it damaged just aint worth it to me. :-( Also being a woman I wouldn't even have a magnetic removal one because I would feel in danger while driving. Some mucho studly repuke might thing it real manly to run me off the road. :scared:

[TheCowsCameHome]

17. That's the Freepers way of fighting for their country.

Sorry your car has to be a target.

[Chi-Town Exile]

18. Shows us how brave Freepers are!

They want to send everyone else to fight their damn wars but all they can do is stay at home and key the cars of people that they disagree with.

Guess that's what happens when you stay in your mother's basement for too long.:crazy:

[cspanlovr]

22. It's the republican law and order crowd doing it, too

Such hypocrisy.

[Warren DeMontague]

27. I suspect the "pro-war"/"pro-life" thing is hitting a nerve.

Try to catch 'em, and have them prosecuted for vandalism and destruction of property.

[Cleita]

28. I think you need another sticker.

"Whoever keys my car is being photographed".

If you are in a shopping mall parking lot, I'll bet they do have footage of them doing it. Remember the mother they caught beating her kid in the parking lot? It was all on the security camera's tape.

[Lusted4]

30. This car is under video surveillance go ahead, key it you dumbass n/t

[Lusted4]

29. You should get mini video cameras and record them, i'll bet

your local news would love to run the tapes on there news show.

[LuCifer]

36. I have an idea...

...I have a bunch of left leaning stickers on my car, but I also have on, on the left side of the truck deal, so it's usually the very 1st that most people will read, that simply says: "IT'S 11:00, DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU .45 IS?" Oddly enough, I've had ZERO problems...

Lu

[harpo]

43. New sticker: I'm Recording You

put a bunch of non-functional cameras in the car pointing all different directions. People will not want to be filmed :)

[wtmusic]

46. Mine's been keyed

and after the initial shock, now I regard it as a badge of honor.

[deadparrot]

47. Make a sticker that says

"I donate to Democrats when you key my car."

[0007]

56. Hey boss, what do you want me to do with all these "W's"

that we stole and blamed on Clinton?