Good for him, I hope he pounded his head into the pavement a few times while they waited for the cops to show up.

That guy is just plain awesome.  I should hope theives take note: most people get plenty pissed when they find out you’re trying to steal their stuff.

Jeez, I thought “real men” never have a reason to use their fists?

Here’s hoping the “alledged” thief got a few mysterious black eyes, bumps and bruises.  That’s what he would have gotten if I had gotten ahold of him.  Get a job a earn the money to buy a car...LOSER.

He wasn’t using his fist nearly as much as his posterior, and that worked out fine.  Besides, Irtie darlin, it’s a whole new issue when it’s self defense, or did you not know that?  I think you’re just jealous because you could never do anything as awesome as this guy did.  You don’t look good in green, Irtie, try a pale salmon instead.

Oh I’m sure that Irtnog could throw down.  I’d say this guy is lucky he didn’t get shot.

I used to participate in that kind of activity just for recreation every Friday & Saturday night in the taverns.

See!  I knew you were a brawler.  Shrug: using your fists doesn’t make you a man, just a tougher one.

Me too Irtie.  *ah the good ol days*

Haha good one Mikie!  Violence sometimes is the answer.  The world doesn’t run off of peace, love or good vibes… Sometimes you gotta keep people in check.

I’ll bet you did, Irtie.  You were probably one heck of a person-sitter.  :D ‘Course, that was back when you were a spring chicken, which you sure ain’t anymore.  I still stand by this: a man should know how to use his fists, but it’s far more important to know WHEN to use ‘em.  Remember to watch that carpal tunnel, now, Irtie.

And Mr. K, just to clarify, I’m not suggesting that the world run off “peace, love or good vibes.” What I’m saying is that a REAL man would be using his brain before resorting to his fists.  A smarter man will outlive a stronger man anyday, and make more of himself to boot.  I don’t think Irtie really gets that, but I’m willing to bet you do.

I like to put smarter men in headlocks until they pass out and laugh at their poems they write about their experience.

Lance, you seem to be confused on the meaning of the word ‘smarter.’ Do you believe that a man cannot be smart unless he is a complete wuss?  Do you believe a man cannot be strong unless he is an utter moron?  The former is not true, don’t go about making the latter appear to be.

Is it not possible for ANYONE to make a comment or post an opinion on this website about ANYTHING without you immediately writing a rebuttal?  How many hours per day do you spend on this forum, anyway?

It may come as a surprise to you but folks here don’t wait in eager anticipation to see what ol’ Shrug thinks about everything.  You’ve become nothing but a total pain in the ###.

So many questions!  Patience, Irtie, patience!  All will be made clear in time. :) I doubt anyone is waiting eagerly to hear what I have to say.  My only hope is that what I DO say is heard and maybe provokes a little thought.  Considering that, it’s no wonder you find me to be a pain.  Hard to get those old gears turning, isn’t it?

You know, Irtie, I’ve tried reasoning with you.  I’ve tried giving you the benefit of the doubt.  I’ve tried cajoling you, and the end result is always the same.  You’re an unhappy, angry, lonely man who would rather scream obsceneties at someone than even for a moment consider their side of the argument.  But, you know what?  It doesn’t bother me.  You are what you are, and I really would bring you a whole pan of brownies if I knew you in real life.

As an interesting side note, Irtnog, people don’t usually wait with baited breath for YOUR tirades on everything.  But there have been times they have posted things such as “What does Irtnog have to say about this?” And do you know what reply they get?  Absolutely nothing.  You don’t respond to those actually looking for your opinions, but you’re sure to fling them every which way at those who don’t care what you think.  Your favorite activity is pointing out a behavior in someone else without seeming to notice you have the exact same behavior.  It’s astounding.

I hope you know that I wish you a happier life than the one you have.  I wish you love and moments that make you laugh and reflect on how good life can be.  It’s obvious you need those things, and I wish them all for you.

Can’t we all just get along?  I got a little teary eyed on that last post!  Well, not really, but you know.

Hey shrug:  I believe you must have this news forum confused with one of your warm/fuzzy, hand-wringing chat-rooms.

Maybe the Skagit Valley Herald should think about limiting the number of posts by individuals, the same as their one-per-month rule on letters to the editor.

Maybe then people like you could get outside occasionally and sniff some fresh air.

If only you knew, Irtnog, but you don’t have any idea what I do with my life or how I choose to spend it.  Suffice it to say you are way off base, as usual.  You seem to be suffering some memory lapses, Irtie, I remember telling you before that I’m not a chat-room user.  I like these forums because I find them interesting and the topics are relevant to my community.  I think you are an idiot, Irtie, you’re an angry, bitter, lonely, narrow-minded old man, but I still wish you good things.  Although if you ask me why, I couldn’t say, because honestly, I have no idea.  It certainly isn’t like you’ve earned those things.

I guess everybody finds their perceived niche in life.  Evidently with you it’s imagining you’re a big wheel on a small-town paper’s news forum.

Oh well, whatever it takes to pump up your hungry ego.

No, I don’t think that, Irtie.  That’s what you don’t get about me.  I like posting my opinions, but I like hearing other’s opinions too.  I don’t consider myself to be the most important person here, and I never have.  You fail to realize how many things you accuse me of doing that you actually are doing yourself.  Why the blind spot?  I’ve seen you bully people without contributing one actual thought on countless forums.  At least you can’t accuse me of the same.  I know you get something out of sparring with me, or you’d have stopped doing it when you said you would.  I actually rather enjoy our little spats, although it would be more enjoyable if you could at least support your arguments.  Still, it’s amusing and keeps the old brain cells fired up.  :)

Since someone brought up poetry earlier, I thought I would write up a special little something for my friend Irtie.

ODE TO IRTNOG

I is for ignorant, as in without a clue.
R is for rude, if he does not agree with you.
T is for tirades, which he goes on every day.
N is for nothing, which is all he has to say.
O is for open-minded, which he certainly is not.
G is for gall, which is about all he’s got.

Despite his grumpy behavior, I still think he’s awfully fun,
But he doesn’t want my brownies, does anyone else want one?

Whaddaya say, Irtie, darlin?  You might be annoyed by me, but you have to admit I’m fun to have around.

haha, but can you write one about knucklehead?!  It’s kind of funny seeing what you two have to say to each other everyday.

Yeah, people have asked if we’re an old married couple before.  As for the poem, what can I say, Irtie inspires me. XD

I could write one about you, but you’re not obnoxious, and your name is pretty long.  :)

But then, who knows?

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