Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

diva77

(7,639 posts)
Fri Jul 5, 2019, 05:25 PM Jul 2019

More collateral effects due to Dump

Earlier today, I saw a 17-ish man/boy chasing after pigeons, trying to kick them as a couple of men and a woman who looked like they could be his parents and an uncle were thoroughly entertained, laughing away at this. I immediately assumed that they were Trumpanzees and continued walking.

5 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

hlthe2b

(102,225 posts)
1. I will probably get myself killed because seeing that would have instinctively unleashed my fury...
Fri Jul 5, 2019, 05:34 PM
Jul 2019

I would not be able to restrain myself from confronting them. What might save me is what (I'm told) can be my unbelievably intimidating presence (for a smallish female) when I am so fired up.

diva77

(7,639 posts)
3. As I approached them, the pigeons flew off, so the taunting ceased. If it had continued, I probably
Fri Jul 5, 2019, 06:30 PM
Jul 2019

would have been unable to restrain myself as well. I did glare at them.

Bettie

(16,089 posts)
2. That would be my assumption as well
Fri Jul 5, 2019, 05:54 PM
Jul 2019

and I am one of those weirdos who loves pigeons.

At least my beloved husband says it makes me weird.

lunasun

(21,646 posts)
4. Not weird and even if I do not exactly love pigeons I would not let my kids try to chase or kick
Fri Jul 5, 2019, 06:34 PM
Jul 2019

the pigeons . That is cruel and this was a teen
Not that they would want to... I think they are both bigger animal lovers than me!

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»More collateral effects d...