easy-digital-downloads domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/erikphillip/public_html/conflictresearchgroupintl.com/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121Anyone who has ever demonstrated a self-defense technique or concept via video has been subject to critical comments coming from people who can be best described as Keyboard Warriors. These people feel they have the unique combination of knowledge and physical skill that provides them the ability to cast judgment on the effectiveness of … [Read more…]
You just watched someone demonstrate a self-defense technique. Now, how do you determine whether or not the technique is effective? The most frequent commentary on a self-defense technique is some variation of ‘that would work” or “that wouldn’t work”. While these types of comments express an opinion, they don’t provide any insight into the validity … [Read more…]
Three things First — Ma’am could you put the knife down… (We’ll come back to this)Second — look at the title of this clip. That’s designed to trigger your monkey brain. Specifically your judgmental and emotional HOW TERRIBLE! reaction. Look at it again 87 y,o. WOMAN BEATEN …POLICE! Let’s start on this with you know what … [Read more…]
Ferguson’s 6 top use-of-force questions: A cop’s response —————- The problem I have with the whole militarization thing is people think riot gear is militarization. Straight up, riot gear has increased protestor safety and reduced injuries on both sides. Yep, you heard me right. Read it again. I’ve not only been in riots, but I … [Read more…]
The recent uproar over the latest product enabling women to test for date rape drugs brings to mind the question of “How do you test an article, post, or comment for being infected with ‘Toxic Ideology’? Toxic Ideology is no laughing matter. It has the potential to spread like a virus among vulnerable victims. Toxic … [Read more…]
Years ago when I was running the Boulevard, I was having a meal with a biker named Red Dog. There was a street rat who was having a conversation with himself about how he really needed money. When his floor show didn’t invoke pity, he decided to try talking to Red Dog about how cool … [Read more…]
Imagine you’re sitting at a high school football game. Yeah, I know, that’s pretty old school right off the bat. But now we’re really going to get into the Way Back Machine. Your set of bleachers sit across from the other team’s. Yay us! Boo them! From where you’re comfortably sitting in the middle of … [Read more…]
Commentary on the article below. This Is How UK Police Stop Someone With A Knife Some points about this. One, the cops had secured the area (arguably containing the threat). Two, the guy was disturbed, not attacking.Three, those two points allowed for discretionary time. (A wonderful concept and process, because among other things it allows … [Read more…]
TAOPRSU The reason why the drunk obsessive in the parking lot was so dangerous is that he didn’t consciously know he was there to commit a sexual assault. How’s that for a BS sounding statement? Having admitted that, it’s still true. Realize that in many instances a would-be rapist is in a state that is like stepping … [Read more…]
Don’t Put Yourself in a Situation Where You Could Be Raped At first glance, this is the biggest “NO DUH!” statement we could make. And yet, it is something that the nearly 100,000 US women — who are raped every year — didn’t manage! So obviously this idea needs to be looked at more closely. … [Read more…]