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 6121From one standpoint it is technically correct. That standpoint is a cop’s perspective where the presence of a gun is often a crime — especially in the possession of a convicted felon. Oddly enough they have a duty to act when witnessing a crime.From a civilian standpoint, there is serious question. “Why does it … [Read more…]
Straight up if you walk past loiterers you’re going to get noise. That’s a fact of life in the streets. What walks past them is entertainment and also a revenue source. It’s not uncommon for strangers who approach you to want something. So harassment is too strong of a word for most of those interactions. … [Read more…]
Commentary Ummm no. Not to screw up anybody’s warm and fuzzy ‘let’s get revenge’ fantasies, but a knife is a lethal force instrument. Straight up it is under the same criteria as gun use. And that means attempting to wound is going to get you thrown in prison because the current legal interpretation in most … [Read more…]
I’m going to start by quoting Chris Rock’s “How Not To Get Your Ass Kicked By The Police.” That is ‘Cause everyone knows if the police have to chase you, they’re bringing an ass beating with them.’ Join me in a little reality break here. You are in proximity of a bunch of young aggressive … [Read more…]
Some Thoughts on PTSD Part I Here’s a newsflash from inside the psychology world. About 85% of people get over PTSD on their own. Of the remaining 15% percent around 10% recover with help. About 5% will never get over it. I tell you that because the automatic assumption that a bad experience will cause … [Read more…]
Best Fight Strategy – Self Defense Tactics and Tips – Win Fights Easily and DON’T GET ARRESTED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud2yo_sAQbg Commentary: First off, I disagree with the guy’s starting premise of teaching you how to ‘win a fight.’ A fight is mutual battery. Putting it another way, self-defense is you have no choice, a fight is … [Read more…]
I’ve always had problems with Lisak’s work. I’ve especially had problems with people who use his works as Holy Writ about rape and rapists and why we need draconian laws. I’ve had too many extremists claim “All rapists are serial rapists” and demand excessive punishment because anyone who is accused of rape — using Lisak’s ever … [Read more…]
Springboarding off my snarl about ‘victimology’ (and in response to someone’s comment about dissuading muggers) An idea I’ve been working on is what I’m calling the ‘isolation bubble.’ As in people going through modern life as if they are in a mental/emotional/ physical force field that keeps everything at bay and they don’t have to … [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…]