Police: Lexus vandalized because of McCain sticker

[Hazcat]

CLEARWATER -- Police say someone scratched "KKK" into a Lexus, urinated on it, lit an American flag on fire and burned cigarettes into the car because it sported a bumper sticker supporting Sen. John McCain for president.

Police said the car also had a bumper sticker opposing Sen. Barack Obama. Police say it happened today at about 8:30 a.m at 1400 Gulf Boulevard. The 2006 Lexus LS 430 is owned by Frank Armstrong, 41, of 2136 Pinnacle Circle N in Clearwater.

Police estimated the damage at $4,500. They said no surveillance footage or witnesses have been found.

Investigators are calling it a hate crime.

http://blogs.tampabay.com/breakingnews/2008/10/police-lexus-va.html

[MikeBjerum]

Can this really be ... a Republican supporter being supported by the hate crimes legislation?  Doesn't mean I've changed my stance on hate crimes legislation, but I'm sure some do gooder will set these cops straight.

By the way, When did you get a Lexus Haz    Do you now intend to protect it with your Second Amendment Rights while you still have them?

[Hazcat]

Lexus!  ME!

Nope, '96 Ford Ranger.

[MikeBjerum]

Lexus!  ME!

Nope, '96 Ford Ranger.

My sympathy

I've been down graded to a '99 Chev S-10 (two wheel drive in the great white north).  Four wheel three quarter ton went south, and couldn't justify replacing it.  Hope it is not an eventful winter up here.

This is the first hunting season I've needed to count on the little truck.  Do you know how much room two dozen goose decoys, a large dog kennel, a couple shotguns, hunting gear and regular stuff for a few days, the wife, and a dog that would rather ride in the cab than the kennel takes up?  It is going to be an interesting trip if I can't get the wife to ride in the kennel

[ericire12]

My sympathy

I've been down graded to a '99 Chev S-10 (two wheel drive in the great white north).  Four wheel three quarter ton went south, and couldn't justify replacing it.  Hope it is not an eventful winter up here.

This is the first hunting season I've needed to count on the little truck.  Do you know how much room two dozen goose decoys, a large dog kennel, a couple shotguns, hunting gear and regular stuff for a few days, the wife, and a dog that would rather ride in the cab than the kennel takes up?  It is going to be an interesting trip if I can't get the wife to ride in the kennel

Stop your bitchin! Some of us dont get to go goose hunting...

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[MikeBjerum]

Stop your bitchin! Some of us dont get to go goose hunting...

Waaaaah ...

It's like everything else - you do what you can and envy those that get to do the stuff you can't 

Last time I was in Arizona I stood in a group, and each of us talked about how great the others had it.  It was that point that we all realized that we are truly blessed in our own opportunities, but I'm sure the grass is still greener somewhere

I'll be thinkin about you guys, and I will probably even feel sorry that you can't join me.  However, I ain't stayin home cause you can't come along

P.S. 

Will be calling BHO for assistance in this.  A couple months ago I bought a mixed case of steel at an average of $33 a box (paid cash cause you don't want wifey to see that check or credit card statement), and since I'm down to my last box of tungsten I priced that for a purchase ... $32 BUCKS A BOX  that's a box of ten!  Does anyone know if I can get welfare forms on line?

[MikeBjerum]

Back on topic and serious:

Has this type of thing been an issue down there, or is it just an extreme case that the media decided to exploit?

[MikeBjerum]

Waaaaah ...

It's like everything else - you do what you can and envy those that get to do the stuff you can't 

Last time I was in Arizona I stood in a group, and each of us talked about how great the others had it (we had this talk while waiting for the Super Squad (you know the guys - Rob, Angus, Taren, and on and on and on) to get ready at a stage I was priviledged enough to get to help RO ... didn't take me long to admit I have it pretty damn good with opportunities like that)  It was that point that we all realized that we are truly blessed in our own opportunities, but I'm sure the grass is still greener somewhere

I'll be thinkin about you guys, and I will probably even feel sorry that you can't join me.  However, I ain't stayin home cause you can't come along

P.S. 

Will be calling BHO for assistance in this.  A couple months ago I bought a mixed case of steel at an average of $33 a box (paid cash cause you don't want wifey to see that check or credit card statement), and since I'm down to my last box of tungsten I priced that for a purchase ... $32 BUCKS A BOX  that's a box of ten!  Does anyone know if I can get welfare forms on line?

[ericire12]

Waaaaah ...

It's like everything else - you do what you can and envy those that get to do the stuff you can't 

Yep!

P.S. 
Will be calling BHO for assistance in this.  A couple months ago I bought a mixed case of steel at an average of $33 a box (paid cash cause you don't want wifey to see that check or credit card statement), and since I'm down to my last box of tungsten I priced that for a purchase ... $32 BUCKS A BOX  that's a box of ten!  Does anyone know if I can get welfare forms on line?

Thats disenfranchisement. Where is the ACLU when you need them?

[jaybet]

Lexus!  ME!

Nope, '96 Ford Ranger.

Now I don't feel so bad. I've got the 2000 Ranger with 4 WD. I can tow the nightclub trailer even on snowy nights, but the mileage is killing me. With a hard tonneau cover I can separate my guns and ammo all NJ-like too.