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Waste-Reading7080 t1_j6bd11o wrote
And that folks is why we move out of Richmond. Also it’s my 21st birthday and thinking about getting robbed by someone that is 5’6” is fucking hilarious
Skatejay t1_j6bhv0f wrote
Yea fr shooting included
SmileyRylieBMX t1_j6bla0n wrote
If someone is pointing a gun at you, do you really care how tall they are?
Arviay t1_j6blikx wrote
It’s their birthday, so it’s funny.
Waste-Reading7080 t1_j6bljb0 wrote
Obviously not I was just joking clearly not a good joke though my apologies sick gaming setup though.
mellamothomasman t1_j6blkym wrote
By we you mean your parents. Clown.
ThatChildNextDoor t1_j6blla3 wrote
What an asshole response.
Arviay t1_j6bllmo wrote
Waste-Reading7080 t1_j6bly78 wrote
My apologies to everyone in this subreddit. I made a joke that was clearly not funny to the crowd in here. I drank 6 margaritas my first time drinking I’m clearly not the brightest stick in the field
Hayek66 t1_j6bnc7l wrote
Violent crime can’t be tolerated. Table stakes of a stable place to live is safety
WealthManifest t1_j6bpzs7 wrote
YITES!!!😬
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jacksonwarg t1_j6bs3xo wrote
It honestly is unnerving how dangerous it has gotten. My one friend moved into his new house and found people squatting inside. He called the police but they said "too bad," and the squatters keep eating his cereal and looking at him. I also have ten friends that were robbed and murdered at VMFA- believe it or not- all separate occasions. At the last funeral the grieving family stole my catalytic convertor. I've just about had enough. /s
Waste-Reading7080 t1_j6bs7qj wrote
Richmond police are as much as cops as I was playing cops and robbers at age 11
xDocFearx t1_j6bsdpy wrote
Why are they able to describe the man behind them way better than the one who originally walked up?
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Available-Reward-912 t1_j6bvpxo wrote
Whatever tall dude, but shorty is more likely to be aimed at your vitals.
FARTBOSS420 t1_j6bw8ku wrote
I wanna say economic downturns make crime go up. But as I'm looking at sources, they're saying that's bullshit. I guess that's just a myth? Will continue my research
FARTBOSS420 t1_j6bwn60 wrote
Maybe the behind guy had a more striking look. Said tall and "gaunt" which I googled, means thin or emaciated. So I guess it was just some not so notable 5'6" guy, then a tall "gaunt" Slenderman with a more striking appearance?
jacksonwarg t1_j6c02ob wrote
That was satire I was disagreeing with you about this being reason to leave richmond, although it is a shitty situation. But you aren't wrong about the cops.
GingerBawls t1_j6c0gmc wrote
You're dumb
GingerBawls t1_j6c0isd wrote
You're a dumbass
xDocFearx t1_j6c0jou wrote
No I’m dirty Dan
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GingerBawls t1_j6c1cbq wrote
Cops are worthless. This is what made you see that? Congratulation I guess
xDocFearx t1_j6c284p wrote
Woa, you’re something else bro
YardieLobo t1_j6c47oj wrote
Just a heads up don’t be in dimly lit parking lot in an alley at 2:45am.
alyssarva t1_j6c5f61 wrote
Yup scrolled through the comments waiting for this. Some people are just leaving work/getting home at that time.
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GingerBawls t1_j6c6y03 wrote
They were getting off of work.
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PimmentoChode t1_j6c7m8l wrote
RPD has a dump in their pants
dalhectar t1_j6cg6nc wrote
And someone attempted to steal your girlfriend at southern railway...crime is crazy out here.
JoeSabo t1_j6cndxj wrote
Wait what? That is definitely not bullshit what 'sources' do you mean?
JoeSabo t1_j6cngb4 wrote
Fuck is wrong with you
JoeSabo t1_j6cnnoz wrote
Nah, they kill innocent people sometimes.
JoeSabo t1_j6cntuu wrote
So "dont have any late shift job ever" cool got it. This really isnt possible.
smarshall561 t1_j6cq29w wrote
I wish people didn't assume everyone knows the name and location of everything in Richmond. Give a cross street next time (I know OP didn't write the screenshot)
ZephyrInfernum t1_j6cqrkq wrote
Idk why you're downvoted. Cops are worthless. They show up after the fact. They're a clean up crew for crime
Ditovontease t1_j6cqu9a wrote
Robinson and Main in the Fan
also we can tell who's new and who isn't based on this lol
OMGEntitlement t1_j6ct7iv wrote
I've lived here since 1991 and my partner has lived here even longer. I just asked him, "Do you know where the Capital Market across from Helen's is?" and he looked at me like I'd grown a second nose and said, "What? No....."
So uhhh, no. You can tell who's an asshole from your reply, though.
DamILuvFrogs t1_j6ctk0o wrote
There has been but the murder rate is down
SirAsksALatte t1_j6cu5zh wrote
Maybe because the original guy had a hood on. But also the original guy had 2 descriptors, the other man had 3 descriptors. That’s not really “way better” lol.
bigdaddyman6969 t1_j6cubrj wrote
Because the first guy was black but they can’t say that.
mikeq232 t1_j6cvv6e wrote
If you've lived here since 91 and you don't know Helens you need to get out more.
Ditovontease t1_j6cvzbl wrote
ex Black Swan books
OMGEntitlement t1_j6cwbfq wrote
Arguably true but doesn't negate my point.
OMGEntitlement t1_j6cwel5 wrote
I understood that reference.
Ditovontease t1_j6cwoxw wrote
yeah after it was revealed that the owner is butt buddies with Steve Bannon it closed and I guess a convenience store replaced it
CottierDisinflations t1_j6cxh32 wrote
Ehh I’d rather do what I want and not live in fear
xDocFearx t1_j6cyn7n wrote
Maaayyybe
ITMORON t1_j6czczj wrote
I have a friend who knows the owner of one of a big name car dealerships in the area. He said that car theft is at an all time high in the area as well. High end cars are being stolen from dealer lots, homes etc. While I have not validated this information, considering the source I feel it is likely valid. Be vigilant, keep an eye on your surroundings.
Alextits3 t1_j6cztht wrote
I wish these descriptions were better plus did they take the iPhone? You can track your iPhone and or air pods case; That’s how we found my coworkers car that was stolen. But I’m glad no one was hurt so sorry this happened to you. From and living in Richmond it’s almost normal this happens very very sad. Needless to say I won’t be living here much longer!
dontwontcarequeend65 t1_j6d1bne wrote
Where will you live that has no crime? Especially property crime.
Alextits3 t1_j6d1lrv wrote
I didnt say no crime. I obviously meant less crime. Smart ass
ManBMitt t1_j6d4lw8 wrote
It’s definitely not bullshit - but we also aren’t experiencing what most experts would call an economic downturn right now.
smarshall561 t1_j6d5pkh wrote
How self-important.
smarshall561 t1_j6d5twc wrote
So because I don't go where you go I'm new? Fuck off gatekeeper
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fractalflatulence t1_j6d7ip0 wrote
They were probably at city beach getting hyped before. Place attracts a bunch of nonsense on the weekend.
7SlotGrill t1_j6d81gg wrote
Justice for Juicy style
7SlotGrill t1_j6d8511 wrote
Exactly why I CCW, I can't fit a cop in my pocket.
fractalflatulence t1_j6d8j6t wrote
10 friends murdered at the VMFA huh lol
juicybananas t1_j6d8ybp wrote
I saw a video a while ago about how banning abortion means more kids end up in government border houses and those environments tend to bred criminals because of how harsh they are. But I think the video also said that might also not necessarily be the case. The theory just seemed to fit well so… take it for what you will.
fractalflatulence t1_j6daegz wrote
If only there were some social workers in that alley at 2:45am on a Sunday morning this all could’ve been prevented!
VirginiaTex t1_j6dazp3 wrote
Why does RVA have what seems like more homeless/panhandling people Everywhere in Richmond? Not really a thing as much in DC or Norfolk.
thesedaysarepacked t1_j6db9i6 wrote
Google maps is alway a good resource
pcptornado11 t1_j6dc5mu wrote
Right on brother, let's go Brandon or something
tornadogenesis t1_j6dcbm1 wrote
You are too young to know how naive, arrogant, and foolish you sound.
Ditovontease t1_j6dcok9 wrote
Sounds like you should use google and be less mad that people know where popular Richmond establishments are lmao
fractalflatulence t1_j6dcxsd wrote
Sounds like you’re assuming some shit about me so that it’s easier for you to stomach the obvious point I made about crime prevention in the context of the post I was replying to. I voted for “Brandon”
Hit the bricks.
pcptornado11 t1_j6ddyej wrote
You made the same tired response that a particular crowd of people like to use anytime there's a violent crime committed. I voted for Brandon too, this isn't that serious.
fractalflatulence t1_j6de6zs wrote
Or i made a sarcastic comment in reply to a different tired ass response anytime there’s a crime…”Cops are useless!”
Ask yourself why my comment upset you so much you had to assume I’m a Republican.
Fucking Reddit, full of smooth brains
pcptornado11 t1_j6dew62 wrote
Right, but you can make a lot of assumptions about that tired comment. Sarcasm doesn't translate well in text.
It seems like only one of us is upset here and it certainly isn't me. I hope this doesn't ruin your day!
militantrubberducky t1_j6df8bq wrote
By your logic so is the rest of the citizenry.
fractalflatulence t1_j6dfemm wrote
You can assume whatever you want as long as you’re willing to get called out for your wrong assumptions.
My day is far from ruined but thanks for your faux-concern, slick.
Don’t confuse me chiding you with name calling as me being upset, although I’m sure that’s an effective ego-protective mechanism for you.
bkemp1984Part2 t1_j6dft0a wrote
I doubt most down votes are for the first sentence they said, but for the fact that the next two are kind of dickish.
CantBan-TheSnowman t1_j6dg8ud wrote
We’ve been in a recession for months. You and your “experts” can try to rewrite the dictionary all you want, but we’re in a recession and everybody knows it.
RicTicTocs t1_j6dgeu2 wrote
Nothing good ever happens after midnight.
pcptornado11 t1_j6dhoh5 wrote
It sure seems like you're upset. This isn't that serious. Have a better day!
fractalflatulence t1_j6dhvuv wrote
Sure seems like you’re trying to gaslight me at this point
ZephyrInfernum t1_j6dibji wrote
The rest of the citizens aren't police paid to "protect" or "serve". They have no constitutional duty to actually do their jobs so why have them at all.
Police do not prevent crime.
erinfoxxyfoxx t1_j6dimg5 wrote
Nahhh this Richmond
EmperorMeow-Meow t1_j6dispd wrote
I don't understand why some people found this funny.
fractalflatulence t1_j6dj4zz wrote
They don’t prevent ALL crime. But they absolutely prevent crimes from occurring
There’s nuance that people like you deliberately ignore when you make statements like “police don’t prevent crime”.
This is why intelligent people don’t take comments like that, and the people making them, seriously.
I’m sure there’s some social reinforcement at play here for people like you making ideological arguments based on far reaching generalizations and convenient platitudes lacking in nuance.
I wonder what happens when the dopamine hit from posting basic-ass takes on Reddit fades away…
smarshall561 t1_j6djj7q wrote
That's your assumption.
ZephyrInfernum t1_j6djxou wrote
You say that to me as if I've ever argued for that that. I haven't. It's a nice strawman, though.
Do you know what I am in favor of for our city? Cops back on actual beats. They're being paid by our taxes to do a job. Arguably, right now they aren't doing that job. Traffic offenses left and right, pedestrians getting hit, a pervert creeper going around shouting he's the one doing it but police can't seem to apprehend, muggings in places that were previously safe...
Police, as they currently are by their design, are worthless. Cops sitting in cars at the back of lots waiting for calls (when the crime has already happened) do nothing to prevent crime by way of presence.
fractalflatulence t1_j6dkazh wrote
Definitely not a strawman. Sarcastic response to the implied meaning of the comment I replied to regarding cops and crime prevention
Next time articulate yourself intelligently and you won’t get a sarcastic reply.
Also, hard not to think you’re just backpedaling here since you posted elsewhere in the thread “why have them at all” and you appear to post in multiple anti-police subreddits
Imagine that…
But yes super funny that you’d double down that cops are worthless.
Kyle the college freshman, ladies and gentlemen.
Edit to add: how do you reconcile that the crime rate is down compared to when cops “walked the beat” so to speak?
_R_A_ t1_j6dkpyz wrote
Hey now... No one was out in a snow storm here
_R_A_ t1_j6dl37n wrote
Funerals ain't cheap. Gotta grab that sweet sweet cattie money while you can!
Next time paint it pink, everyone knows thieves don't steal things that are pink.
More /s
Beefsupremeh t1_j6dlksa wrote
Stay strapped or get clapped.
militantrubberducky t1_j6dm6qo wrote
Aside from your disingenuous overgeneralization, the rest of the citizens aren't investigating crimes, aren't processing evidence, and aren't making arrests.
ManBMitt t1_j6dmiwk wrote
Real GDP growth has been positive for the last two quarters - I don’t know of any definition that says we are currently in a recession.
FEdart t1_j6dn986 wrote
The study by Levitt and Donahue that you’re referring to is far from settled fact and is pretty hotly debated by economists BTW.
123takeapissonme t1_j6dwoav wrote
I had quite a good things happen after midnight. Usually about 6 hours after midnight when I get myself a greasy biscuit to cure a hangover
applebeesinthetrap t1_j6dyt4d wrote
I think "intelligent" people understand the nuance of the statement and read it as "the effect the police have is dramatically overestimated". Why are u trying to make this so personal lol
Five9sFine t1_j6e0ajx wrote
Defund the police!...also why is crime all over the place? IDK, the gubbermint should do a study.
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Standard_Bat_8833 t1_j6e37wv wrote
Lol I moved here 3 years ago and knew that one prob after the first few months. You guys must not get out much
AnnPoltergeist t1_j6eauu6 wrote
All of the official definitions of “recession” are blind to the daily reality of the working classes, and are provided by people whose entire professional life is dependent on unsustainable “growth at all costs” capitalism. GDP growth is largely irrelevant as a measure of a country’s economic health when the majority of economic gains are distributed to a tiny percentage of the population.
WilliamMButtlickerIV t1_j6elnba wrote
I think that is a different post.
ubiquitous_delight t1_j6eticl wrote
I think the one with laugh emojis is a separate post
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fractalflatulence t1_j6ewg2m wrote
There is no nuance in the statement. That’s the point.
Edit to add: How you don't see the irony in you defending a drastic underestimation of the value of policing on the grounds of an alleged overestimation of the value of policing is beyond me....
lubedllamas t1_j6ezamq wrote
Definitely a thing in DC
applebeesinthetrap t1_j6ezt45 wrote
What? Yes there is.. you said so yourself.
>There’s nuance that people like you deliberately ignore when you make statements like “police don’t prevent crime”.
fractalflatulence t1_j6f1ghe wrote
Serious question, did you hit your head?
I'm replying to the comment " **Cops are worthless** "
that has zero nuance..
j3ngy t1_j6f2pmf wrote
These people are just trying to get by probably... they didn't do any harm!
According-Couple2744 t1_j6f7nun wrote
Thank you for sharing this information. I hope your friend and her coworkers are ok.
applebeesinthetrap t1_j6f9szq wrote
Yeah sorry I am a bit slow.. thank you for being patient with me. I think we might have a misunderstanding..
Could you tell what the word nuance means here? Not the definition of it (I looked that up already don't understand!). But what you are talking about when you say it?
From this statement of yours >There’s nuance that people like you deliberately ignore when you make statements like “police don’t prevent crime”.
Edit: A better way to phrase my question is "what is the nuance that people are deliberately ignoring?"
shit-shit-shit-shit- t1_j6fjn5o wrote
You wouldn’t see that effect of it for another 10-15 years, not 6-8 months.
MeanMasheen5 t1_j6flhdg wrote
I can't tell if this is a bit or not...
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xDocFearx t1_j6g4pjn wrote
Lol imagine reading your description in the paper and it’s “slenderman appearance”. Dude would off himself
inexcelciusheyoooo t1_j6gysai wrote
The police are still quite aptly funded, unfortunately, you fucking moron
OMGEntitlement t1_j6hpw9g wrote
All of the people downvoting me can meet me at the intersection where Thalheimer's, Price Club, and Best Products used to be, about half a mile as the crow flies from Parker Field, and we can discuss it.
khuldrim t1_j6hwynr wrote
"I don't like the actual scientific and official definition or a recession so I'm going to substitute my non-expertise for generally accepted correctness for political reasons"
khuldrim t1_j6hx2jk wrote
Inequality != recession. Words have meaning.
_MellowGold t1_j6i02s0 wrote
maybe it goes without saying, but I wouldn't smoke that dude
AnnPoltergeist t1_j6i2jot wrote
lmao here is some light reading for you, sweetie, from the Harvard Business Review, written by two lovely Indian economists with impeccable credentials. Hope this isn’t too casual for you. much love!
khuldrim t1_j6i3t0c wrote
We’re not talking about “human well being” sweetie. wee talking about the accepted definition of recession and how we’re not, by definition, in one.
AnnPoltergeist t1_j6i4qlv wrote
that’s not what my original comment was about. I am not arguing about what the accepted definition of a recession is, i am saying that the accepted definition misses the point. Kinda like how you missed the point of my original comment. Lmaooooo
Chance-Ad4773 t1_j6i7wh5 wrote
So you're saying we need more cops on patrol then
tuffgnarl223 t1_j6i8c0c wrote
Too late. It was just weed, fortunately
Quirky-Intention7959 t1_j6ib5pu wrote
Time for responsible people to conceal and defend themselves. Be responsible for yourself and the people you love. Please always have a sober person out with you. It’s ok not to get intoxicated on weekends. Most street robberies in my neighborhood happen to intoxicated people. Please get off your phone when you’re walking alone late at night. Please take off your headphones when you’re alone. Be aware of your surroundings! It’s only getting worse and always assume the worst in strangers you see on the road. Be aware and stand up for your brothers and sisters if you witness anything. Peace be upon all of you 🙏🏻
ENTlightened t1_j6iipim wrote
You're thinking too small, they're experiencing this inequality from last recession.
ZephyrInfernum t1_j6iuwb4 wrote
Yes, I have argued for more cops to actually walk a beat. What they currently do is not what I would call patrolling. What's your point?
As they currently are, they're useless.
Chance-Ad4773 t1_j6j3xg3 wrote
Well I thought I was posting a "gotcha" because I also think there should be more cops on patrol but I guess we actually just agree and now I look like an asshole
ZephyrInfernum t1_j6j97u6 wrote
At least you're honest about it. Don't feel too bad.
juicybananas t1_j6jquh7 wrote
Absolutely just thought it was interesting and thought I had made myself clear about that but apparently not...
juicybananas t1_j6jqy17 wrote
Yes, obviously.
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Trepeld t1_j6lbryb wrote
Dankrupt is dankrupt, sometimes you gotta risk it for the biscuit
Trepeld t1_j6lcddc wrote
Interesting how much this is being down voted… it would take a lot of squinting to see a recession from our economic numbers, which has absolutely nothing to do with the extreme inequality, dismantling of our social net, and unfettered capitalism that is depressing wages and mimicking all the negative aspects of a recession that people are experiencing
Marino4K t1_j6b3jcg wrote
What the fuck is going on recently? I feel like there’s been a huge uptick of robberies, break ins, etc going on.