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Truck Driver Modest About Sniper Suspects Capture
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Posted on 10/24/2002 9:06:55 PM PDT by Revel
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To: Revel
He wasn't listening to "those bozos"... he was listening to The Truckin' Bozo, Dale Sommers:
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http://www.thebozo.com:
1PM - EDT - 10/24/2002- Listener states that he was listening to Truckin' Bozo and was in the area when he saw the auto with the license plate number that was being aired on our show. He tells us that he called Maryland State Police and even helped block the exit to the rest area when State Police showed up to make the arrest of the suspects in the Maryland Snipings. Story is developing. Stay tuned to WLW Radio for full details or click on the Web access audio link below.
To: Revel
"I pulled in. I'd heard those bozos talking about the description of the car, the make of the car, the model of the car, the license plate number," Lantz told CNN. Is he referring to Moose and Co. as bozos? Hah!
To: petuniasevan
From the knoxnews article:
"I'm a very Christian man and I think I did a real good deed. I might have saved some lives."
To: PianoMan
Let's start a freeper fund drive to buy this guy a sixpack. I'm in for two bits. Heck, lets get the guy a keg (or two) and invite all his friends.
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posted on
10/24/2002 9:50:44 PM PDT
by
Nachum
To: Moonman62
No, moonman, he was referring to the "Trucking Bozo" radio show.
It is broadcast on powerful AM radio stations nationwide with news, weather, and commentary especially for truck drivers.
To: Revel
HE truly is a hero, how many would have ignored the car or just been too afraid to stay there & call! He has probably saved many more lives!
To: Revel
I think the priest deserves part of the reward, too. Perhaps it should be shared. They wouldn't have a description without that priest.
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posted on
10/24/2002 9:53:38 PM PDT
by
Aliska
To: Salvation
On the other hand, the sniper suspects belong to the Religion of Peace.
To: Revel
The Good Guys Win One. Bump.
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posted on
10/24/2002 9:55:00 PM PDT
by
Samwise
To: Revel
Good story.
To: PianoMan
Let's start a freeper fund drive to buy this guy a sixpackGotta be Texas beer, of course.
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posted on
10/24/2002 10:11:19 PM PDT
by
shiva
To: Revel
It would be really great to reward this guy by being extra considerate to truckers when we're out on the road. My brother-in-law drives for "Wally-World" and often complains how difficult it is to make necessary lane changes in heavy traffic, that 4-wheelers often speed up to prevent a truck from getting in front of them.
To: Aliska
I think the priest deserves part of the reward, too. Perhaps it should be shared.BTTT!
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To: Revel
Two black converted Muslims captured by a middle aged, white, Christian, male TRUCK DRIVER. Lord it would be the crown jewel if he were from Mississippi too. Bet the DU slime is seething right now.
To: Revel
I'd heard those bozos talking about the description of the car... Gotta like this guy.
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posted on
10/24/2002 10:27:48 PM PDT
by
barker
To: Free Vulcan
Two black converted Muslims captured by a middle aged, white, Christian, male TRUCK DRIVER. Lord it would be the crown jewel if he were from Mississippi too. Bet the DU slime is seething right now. Not Mississippi, but Kentucky. Close enough?
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posted on
10/24/2002 10:35:27 PM PDT
by
Dianna
To: bjcintennessee
I see that all the time too, people need to understand that the left lane if for passing only, increase your speed from cruise, then get over into the right lane as soon as possible.
What I saw with the truckers while on a trip through Arkansaw, that state has road construction for 10 to 15 mile stretches on I-40, and as it starts to go down to one lane, drivers come up in the opposite lane to try to squeeze/cut in, those truckers/side by side Blocked those lanes and would not let them in and none of us would either, I thought this was the best defense I had ever seen, those drivers were really pissed, but it was funny to me. Never did get to say thanks to any of the truckers for this.
To: annieokie
...as it starts to go down to one lane, drivers come up in the opposite lane to try to squeeze/cut in, those truckers/side by side Blocked those lanes...Yeah, I've seen this a lot, and I absolutely love it! Another of my brother-in-law's pet peeves is 4-wheelers riding his mud flaps (so close that he can't see them in his mirrors). He said people don't have a clue how dangerous this is, especially when some truck throws a re-cap -- and it goes through the 4-wheelers windshield.
I guess having a trucker in the family has made me more aware and hopefully more considerate. Most times, I'm just trying to get from one place to another, but they are out there on the roads every day just trying to make a living.
Anyway, a big hoorah to the truck driver hero in this article.
To: bjcintennessee
Regarding 4 wheelers rideing to close to those truck, I have seen this also, make me mad. I like to follow behind the big rigs as they are consistant in their speed and I know they can see what is ahead, but I stay far enough behind where I can see their mirrors, but some jerk will come up and cut in front of me and get to close to the trucks. I don't follow those truck too long as they then think that I am a company inspector.
My father in law was a trucker, and he taught me a lot about what is the right thing to do.
Another hint to any concerned is at night, when a big rig passes you, flip your lights on and off to let him know he has room to move back into the right lane.
For those who like to use cruise control, folks when you are passing anyone, kick that cruise control off and speed up, get on out of the way, don't keep the same 60 or 65 mph when passing someone else doing 60 or 65 mph, what that does is create a parking lot for miles behind you, and those truckers will ride your tail until you MOVE OVER, and you can't blame them.
Yes, That trucker who spotted that car is a HERO. He was in a very dangerous situation.
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