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rucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:49 PM
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I'm Going to Steal a Sign Tonight.
Edited on Mon Nov-03-08 07:52 PM by rucky
I was walking in the neighborhood this morning, and saw a yard with a McCain sign and an Obama sign. I thought to myself that it was interesting - maybe a split-vote family.

As I got closer, I saw some tape on the Obama sign, and closer, "N" was written on it. As in "NOBAMA" (clever, huh?)

Then I got to thinking, that yard sign cost the campaign at least 8 bucks, and they offer it free to supporters. So this clown pretty much stole a (free) sign from the campaign, and I'm pretty sure didn't contribute a penny.

So I'm stealing it tonight.
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:50 PM
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1. I Hope You Get Caught.
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rucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:51 PM
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5. I'll be happy to confront the homeowner.
now read the OP
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BeFree Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 08:03 PM
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29. Some people
Don't read OPs. They just jerk-off a reply. I've seen it happen, is all I'm saying.
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 08:13 PM
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31. I Read The OP Just Fine. He's Stealing Someone's Sign. I Hope He Gets Caught.
It isn't up to us to dictate how someone does or doesn't use a campaign sign. I hope the OP gets caught and arrested.
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BeFree Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 08:18 PM
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34. Arrested?
Man, some people have no sense of humor, either.

Bush* gets away with murder and you hope a DUer who takes back a stolen sign gets more heat than *? Gawd...
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medicswife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:51 PM
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2. You elicited an evil chuckle from me!
Good for you! Don't get caught!!!!! :rofl:
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:51 PM
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3. Watch out you don't get shot. nt
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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:51 PM
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4. No. Don't do it. That is the WRONG thing to do.
Instead, put Obama stickers on the backs of every street sign in a 2-block radius.
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rucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:53 PM
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9. Vandalism is where I draw the line.
Theft I can live with.
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Occam Bandage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:57 PM
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14. How about we don't break any laws whatsoever?
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AtomicKitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:51 PM
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6. You gotta do what ya gotta do.
:spank:
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kwolf68 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:52 PM
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7. Im thinking of stealing one too

I live in a neighborhood with mixed politics, but I was dumbfounded to find a McCain/Adolfes sign on our neighborhood entry way, basically common property. I believe that sign needs to be removed.
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rufus dog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:53 PM
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8. i DO NOT condone stealing
But as long as you are taking the Obama sign, take the McPuke one too.
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HiFructosePronSyrup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:54 PM
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10. I approve this message.
Edited on Mon Nov-03-08 08:00 PM by Bornaginhooligan
You're doing him a favor. First, some vandal put tape all over his Obama sign. Then some other vandal came by and littered a McCain sign on his yard.

Thank you for doing these good deeds.
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w4rma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:55 PM
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11. Don't take either. It really doesn't help and it isn't worth the controversy. (nt)
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Sukie Donating Member (563 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:55 PM
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12. My rebel side is in conflict with my play by the rules side.
I don't blame you for wanting to take that particular sign. I just don't want you to get into trouble. Be careful if you do it. Then post a picture of your victory here! :D
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Occam Bandage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:56 PM
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13. Please don't. Theft ain't cool.
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eilen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:57 PM
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15. I've had evil thoughts of making off with the gigantic McCain/Palin sign
set up across the street of the Methodist church, that every driver sees going through the village. I just wish I had the disposable income for a bigger Obama sign to block it.

Unfortunately, judging from the huge signs in the major traffic areas, this place seems very Republican-- and I'm in NY!
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BleedingHeartRN Donating Member (226 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:58 PM
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16. I saw one in my neighborhood that says
"Another Democrat for McCain"

I told my 11 yr-old son it meant "Another Racist for McCain" when he was confused by it. The RWers can have those people. We don't want them.
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Ichingcarpenter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:58 PM
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17. Nothing wrong with giving him an Obama sign to confuse him
Naaa, don't do anything.
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 08:36 PM
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36. That's the ticket!
Just replace it with one that isn't broken! Neighborly.
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ddeclue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:59 PM
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18. Forget don't get caught...don't get shot...n/t
I really don't recommend stealing freeper signs in the middle of the night...
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uppityperson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:59 PM
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19. Put tape in the shape of "WI" before the N.
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rucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 08:01 PM
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23. Even Better!
:thumbsup:
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uppityperson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 08:14 PM
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32. It might not get noticed by the owner as fast as a missing sign would.
And hey, you just added a little bit to the typo.
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calimary Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 08:02 PM
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24. Now I must say I kinda like that one.
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medicswife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 07:59 PM
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20. Maybe I will sneak out in the dark of night and rip the McCain/MILF stickers
from my disgusting neighbor's old beater truck. If I get caught, I will just blame it on my husband being gone for so long to Iraq that I have now absolutely cracked. The MP's will let me go.
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Toucano Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 08:00 PM
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21. Let's not and say we did
Haven't you got something more productive and more POSITIVE to do with your time?

The campaign isn't hurting for money at the moment, so why bother?
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dbmk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 08:01 PM
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22. Why not just pull the tape off?
Seems to have the better effect :)
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rucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 08:03 PM
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28. That would be vandalism!
kidding. Uppityperson had a better idea above
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TripleKatPad Donating Member (241 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 08:02 PM
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25. I admire your spirit, but....
Take the high road, don't be like the lowlife thugs. When I drive by a McFailin sign, I just give it my most emphatic mental middle finger.
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lolamio Donating Member (494 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 08:02 PM
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26. Leave it there so they look like the losers they are when Obama wins. n/t
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Catherine Vincent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 08:02 PM
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27. Don't do it.
It's their property and they can put whatever sign they want in their yard. Don't let it get to you. Just ignore the idiot.
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ChimpersMcSmirkers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 08:04 PM
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30. Don't listen to the naysayers, take your country back.
Edited on Mon Nov-03-08 08:08 PM by ChimpersMcSmirkers
Taking back an Obama sign is like a hostage rescue.:patriot:

Leave the McCain sign though...And be careful...It might be booby-trapped.
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stray cat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 08:15 PM
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33. Don't do it - its theft and its illegal
Edited on Mon Nov-03-08 08:16 PM by dmordue
and people have been shot for less. Is your life worth it? You never know.
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crispini Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 08:32 PM
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35. No yard sign should cost the campaign $8.
the quantities they print them in, they shouldn't pay more than about $2, if that. Otherwise, they're getting ripped off.

And you get your yard signs for FREE? We have to pay for ours.
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OnceUponTimeOnTheNet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 08:40 PM
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37. Rucky, That's Stinking Thinking ~as my Ma would say.
Don't do it.
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