Yesterday was Killdozer Day

[Thor]

Here I thought it was about a movie of a possessed dozer that I saw way back when...

Dozers are not fast or well armed; bring a tank.

 

[jbombelli]

And after watching the documentary, I’m torn. Not sure who to believe. He was definitely off his rocker. And it felt like part of the debunking done by his adversaries felt off and calculated.

I think it did too. It just seemed off to me. Plus, I remember reading about this some time back, and If my recollection is correct (which is always a question these days), the city had really been f'ing with him in a big way.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I think it did too. It just seemed off to me. Plus, I remember reading about this some time back, and If my recollection is correct (which is always a question these days), the city had really been f'ing with him in a big way.

They did have plenty of time to get their facts straight, that is for sure. and of course time erases a lot. Like nobody remembering whether you walked out of the auction or got in his face for buying the land. Short of a fistfight, I doubt anyone took much notice back then.

 

[JCSR]

Bringing this back up to remind everyone.

“I was always willing to be reasonable until I had to be unreasonable. Sometimes reasonable men must do unreasonable things.”

Marvin Heemeyer
June 4, 2004

 

[Itchytriggerfinger]

I sold almost all of my patches. People still remember.

 

[cg21]

I sold almost all of my patches. People still remember.


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I’m confused you sell the patches but up thread you say he is not a hero ?

(Not imparting any personal beliefs just a question)

 

[Cameramonkey]

I’m confused you sell the patches but up thread you say he is not a hero ?

(Not imparting any personal beliefs just a question)

Its possible to empathize with someone without endorsing their actions.

His quote sums up the matter pretty well. And it was indeed an unreasonable thing.

 

[patience0830]

Property Damage Dozer.

That dude was a real piece of work. He moved into a town and was surprised the town had a good ol boy system. Celebrating a grown man with money who throws a temper tantrum and shot at the police isn't my idea of a hero.

You always were a contrarian.

 

[Itchytriggerfinger]

I’m confused you sell the patches but up thread you say he is not a hero ?

(Not imparting any personal beliefs just a question)

That's correct. Does the patch say anything about being a hero? Lemme go look at them again real quick.

 

[Itchytriggerfinger]

You always were a contrarian.

I'm a capitalist first.

 

[Gabriel]

 

[tim87tr]

There's been footage on YouTube a long time. If the guy was unhappy about bureaucrats 20 yrs ago, imagine how mad he'd be today

 

[Ark]

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Heemyer's motivations were similar to those of Tony Kiritsis.

 

[OurDee]

Never poke monkeys or underestimate a determined, committed man.

 

[tim87tr]

Never poke monkeys or underestimate a determined, committed man.

I wasn't going to post the ape analogy, oh well, nevermind

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[Cameramonkey]

You do have to admit, that while what he did was illegal, it was highly calculated and executed with much restraint like Ark's illustration. Nobody hurt, all .gov property destroyed. Maybe some private property, but only the a**hat that painted him into a corner? I dont recall for sure but I think that may have been in the documentary. (its been a few sleeps/drinks since then)

All I know is he didnt go all Tim McVeigh and hurt innocents. So there is something to be said for that.

The only thing he maybe did to innocents was cost the taxpayers in rebuilding costs. And you KNOW there were some folks in town happy to pay a little more because they knew the town was corrupt.

 

[dprimm]

Anyone know if the town outlawed assault dozers after this?

 

[Hoosierdood]

Anyone know if the town outlawed assault dozers after this?

What they should do is outlaw assault politicians.

 

[Gingerbeardman]

What they should do is outlaw assault politicians.

There'd be none left.... Wait, how do we get this done?!