The triviality of American popular culture, its emptiness and gossip, accelerates this destruction of critical thought. It expands the void, the mindlessness that makes the magic, mythology, and irrationality of the Christian Right palatable. Television, the movement’s primary medium, allows viewers to preoccupy themselves with context-free information. The homogenized empty chatter on the airwaves, the banal amusement and clichés, the bizarre doublespeak endlessly repeated on cable news channels and the huge spectacles in sports stadiums have replaced America’s political, social and moral life, indeed replaced community itself. Television lends itself perfectly to this world of signs and wonders, to the narcissism of national and religious self-exaltation. Television discourages real communication. Its rapid frames and movements, its constant use of emotional images, its sudden shifts from one theme to an unrelated theme, banish logic and reason with dizzying perplexity. It, too, makes us feel good. It, too, promises to protect and serve us. It, too, promises to life us up and thrill us. The televangelists have built their movement on these commercial precepts. The totalitarian creed of the Religious Right has found in television the perfect medium. Its leaders know how television can be used to seduce and encourage us to walk away from dwindling, less exciting collectives that protect and nurture us. They have mastered television’s imperceptible, slowly induced hypnosis. And they understand the enticement of credo quia absurdum-I believe because it is absurb. ~ _Chris Hedges, American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America_
not an assault rifle, AR stands for Armalite...which is a brand. AR15's are semi-automatic, just like a pistol, and have never been used by the military
I can come back and watch this video from time to time and it just warms my soul. There is just nothing better than watching violent, armed criminals get what's coming to them. Watching them run off like scared little girls is just hilarious. They're real tough until they come up against somebody who has the same weapons they're carrying but then you get to see their true colors.
it baffles me that you have to explain why you shoot criminals... like for real whats next? explain why you pepper sprayed the rapist that wanted to turn you into a cumdump?
economy collapse and civil war is coming over us, be prepare for the beginnings of the new Atlantis of Francis Bacon in United State of America. (2020/2070)
That's nothing , here in the UK he would have been arrested and charged , even for defending himself , he would be in prison awaiting trial and the scum who attempted to rob him would have had do-gooders and social workers making their excuses . At times in the UK we feel we must leave our front door key under the porch mat with a note indicating to burglars where they can find it so as not to inconvenience them , honestly here at times we feel we have no rights even in our own home .
He had a very smart lawyer he said the right things to a T. I was in fear for my life, I thought they were going to kill me and to shoot them was the only option. Boom case closed done ✅.
@@qlee7886Justice isn't always served that's why, always better to be safe than sorry, how many innocent people are in jail because the law and justice system failed them? That's a rhetorical question obviously!
Velizar Milutinovic well I wasn't there so no I didn't do anything. Lol. Buy if we learn nothing from history that's pretty sad. Take a look at the bundy Ranch incident...goes to show you what cab happen when people have had enough. Don't be a sheep my brotha! Stand up for what you think is right in life.
@@ericfelds6291 That's because you spend more time with family than you do with intruders. It's more likely for you to get into fights and do shit that you're not supposed to do with anyone close to you than you're likely to get robbed. Your point is so stupid and obvious that is just beyond comprehension to me on how you're even able to use a computer. Now another obvious and stupid point that even a 9 yo can understand is: Guns exist, fucking deal with it, and it'll never cease to exist. Now if you're a normal person and you don't have a gun, you're simply stupid because bad people have guns, illegally or legally, doesn't matter because they do have it. Also Eric, real man are not against guns, that's some pussy modernist liberal shit, man the fuck up and grow a dick you pussy.
The cult of self dominates our cultural landscape. This cult has within it the classic traits of psychopaths: superficial charm, grandiosity, and self-importance; a need for constant stimulation, a penchant for lying, deception, and manipulation, and the inability to feel remorse or guilt. This is, of course, the ethic promoted by corporations. It is the ethic of unfettered capitalism. It is the misguided belief that personal style and personal advancement, mistaken for individualism, are the same as democratic equality. In fact, personal style, defined by the commodities we buy or consume, has become a compensation for our loss of democratic equality. We have a right, in the cult of the self, to get whatever we desire. We can do anything, even belittle and destroy those around us, including our friends, to make money, to be happy, and to become famous. Once fame and wealth are achieved, they become their own justification, their own morality. How one gets there is irrelevant. Once you get there, those questions are no longer asked. ~ _Chris Hedges, Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle_
I gotta give slim some credit. Assessing the situation and gettin more firepower. First time not in a controled environment, Adrenalin/Testosterone flooding the senses. Baptism by fire, I'd wanna on my team. On a side note, if this was his country of origin, he would have came back with a RPG.
I'm very glad the store owner was able to repel the attack and remain unharmed. I doubt the outcome would have been the same if he had been limited to a rape whistle, like in England.
Travis Pitt more people in a given area if you have a population like the UK or similiar
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Travis Pitt You are stupid. Don't ever compare violent crimes in the USA to UK. Did you know how many people got killed in Chicago last year alone? 762. We can't even talk about the whole country. I don't think you know wtf you talking about so just stay your ass in the UK with your nonsense.
+mdlyonn 00 my neighbor is from the congo,we are in london he says the brits are sissies and he always does whatever he wants,WHENEVER he wants to the pommys
I think this would be a wonderful opportunity to pause for a moment and give thanks for the great contributions of these people to our society. Their peaceful and generous nature makes them ideal neighbors, lending testimony to their exceptional family values and parenting skills unrivaled by any other culture.
This is a victory for gun rights and the right to protect your property, I'm glad that the police found that the owner had the right to defend his property!
This message brought to you by Captain Obvious. I would shoot at anyone would they enter a property of mine which provides income for me, my wife and children.
Chant back to us our platitudes about democracy, greatness, and freedom. Vote in our rigged corporate elections. Send your young men and women to fight and die in useless, unwinnable wars that provide huge profits for corporations. ~ _Chris Hedges, Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt_ @@lavrentichudakoff2519
Yes, in Britain like in Canada, you are literally not allowed to own anything intended for self-defense. Not mace or even a stick, only 'a weapon of opportunity' that you happen to have, and is considered a reciprocal use of equal force, like the Brit who took down a terrorist with a Narwhal tusk. The RCMP banned a model of gun because it had "Molon Labe" written on it.
That's because Britain's leadership is just as evil and crooked as the criminals and just like the democrats in American they hire them to do their dirty work.
@@Valchrist1313 an offensive weapon is generally defined by going out of your way to use it for example of I walk down the street with a crowbar and use it in self defence that is a offensive weapon where as if in walking down the street and I’m attacked and THEN pick up a crowbar it’s not an offensive weapon atleast that’s the way I understand it
@@kumitetoday Wut?! Even if that was the case... There may be intruders, back there too. These weapons should grant law abiding citizens the ability to gain the upper hand in horrible situations.
Those morons likely thought the store was empty and had an easy mark, the moment they realized lead flying their way they were hightailing it outta there whether from rifle or pistol. But seeing as how accuracy is better with the rifle, I'm glad he used it
Yes, thank a nonexistent "sky fairy" for him acknowledging an immediate threat and using his training and expertise to repel a deadly threat. Fucking moron.
@@bearrett50kal17 Caliber refers to bullet diameter. An AR-15 is usually chambered in 5.56mm NATO/.223 Rem so technically it's .22 caliber. A 9mm is 0.354 inches by comparison, therefore 35 caliber. What makes it more powerful is the velocity the bullet travels at that thanks to the 5.56 NATO's case length of 45mm propelling a bullet weight of about 55 grains rather than the 9mm Luger's 19mm which propels a weight of about 115 grains. This along with longer barrels allows the 5.56 to reach velocities of 3000 fps while 9mm usually manages about 1000+. This means that 5.56 usually imparts an energy of 1700 Joules while the 9mm barely makes 500. In other words, the AR is not technically larger caliber than even a handgun, but caliber doesn't mean more power. Multiple factors such as distance, where is hit, penetration and what is penetrated, bullet material, shape and weight, barrel length, powder load, etc. determine a cartridge's "power", in this case the energy it imparts. For example, a 50 BMG is only more powerful than a 5.56 because it pushes a heavier bullet at the same speed, resulting in a whopping 13,000+ joules. But a 50 GI is nowhere near as powerful as a 5.56 despite being 50 caliber, because the velocity of the 5.56 more than makes up for the deficiency in bullet mass and makes trajectories flatter as a bonus.
"You don't need an AR-15 to defend yourself" Yea, ok. It is obvious that the rifle was the correct weapon for the job here. Multiple assailants, unknown weapons, concealed features, malicious intent.
I don't understand how they can stand by their position. It's the same as saying you don't need 2 ply to wipe. 1 ply will work, but a lot of times not get the job done.
He been training for this a long time 😄 good job and hail to him for taking down these lazy low life criminals. There should be no absolute questioning to why he did what he did smfh! He was defending himself and had to do what he had to do, it’s his life or their life I’m glad he’s ok.
"They were wearing hoodies at Summer time" good assessment Goes for rifle instead of pistol- good judgement Shoots at would be assailants- brave asf! Owns a High end fashion store - lucrative This man's 100%🔥
The owner was preparing for this day his whole life. If he didn't shoot then st that moment it would've been a different story and a mess of his merchandise. Respects to this man
@@jonslg240 True, but are you implying there is a sizeable population that doesnt know media isnt biased? Surely if you watch Fox or CNN youll realize you are watching media catered to you
If he was truly preparing for that day then his AR-15 wouldn't look like it just came off the shelf. Where's the aftermarket trigicon? Angled foregrip? Flashlight & laser combo? The custom paint job telling everyone he owns an AR-15? Where was his plate carrier and why wasn't he wearing his Oakleys?
so if you’re at home, and someone smashes your window, and you have a gun, you’re not gonna do anything? the only time you’ll use the gun is if they’re coming directly at you? nah bro you sound stupid
and maybe it’s where you live that has a dumbass rule like that, but where i live, we have the “castle doctrine” so actually you’re wrong, i have every right to shoot someone breaking into my house whether they are violent or not
ALL THE TIME! Not just sometimes. This is your life, our lives. Ultimately we are all responsible for ourselves. Protect yourself at all times bc ultimately nobody cares. Be safe out there good people bc it's a dangerous world on so many levels.
I remember working at my uncles gas station in Miami as a kid. I was in the back bagging trash and happened to look at the video feed to see 2 guys holding my uncle at gun point. I was terrified but my uncle opened the register and gave them the money then some lottery tickets. As soon as they turned around he pulled his silver 38 and emptied it then grabbed a sawed off pump from under counter and blasted both twice. Never seen so much blood in my life. Still hate the sound of gunfire to this day. Later I asked why he shot so many times and he said when you have a chance to kill evil, do it, or else it will continue to hurt other people. He certainly lived by those words that day.
Yeah, 100% the lawyer put these words in his mouth. You can see some sort of Rage in this guy. If you ever have to kill in self defense, ALWAYS say: "You feared for your life". There is one incident on JCS where the guy killed another guy that was attacking him in the parking lot and the police asked him multiple times: "What did you think that guy was gonna do to you". And the guy was too afraid for some reason to say: "I thought he was gonna kill me". He just said stuff like: "You know, like. He was up to no good." And that got him into prison.
A group of skimasked thugs with guns slamming a mini van throuhh front door brute force. I think that was a very real concern. I understand the wording to keep him out of jail protecting him self. But watching the video the threat of death to store owner was a reality
@@yazanfarraj5499 Moreover that many to one situation, group of thug armed and you alone with reinforced security door collapse. In this situation what else you can do other than self defense with effective weapon you have
Good job to the owner of that store you can tell he works hard to make a living and scum want to just take his products this is a clear message that responsible people have the right to carry weapons and protect property and their life.
Tbf I think firing at them when they're clumped just behind the door is the right thing to do. If he waited any longer they'd have broken in and potentially split up to cover and rob more of the store, then he has 3 different targets and 3 different angles to worry about. Shooting at them whilst they were grouped up behind the door was smart he had 1 target to worry about plus they have an escape route, if they break in and he starts shooting they might try and stand and fight
@@justincase2153 toss a grenade in the doorway for good measure make sure that they are all going home in glad bags. Why can't people just earn money and buy stuff the normal way.
No Name No Name ... People like you need to chill the fuck out, how many times do guns kill for absolutely no reason compared to being used for protection. And how are they monsters? Lool
420blazeitphaggot Ukke ... No shit, it’s like that with any weapon. Obviously it doesn’t have a mind of its own. Does us more danger than good though, too many idiots.
You are right he should not have to say anything but Socialist/liberals are more concerned with the poor misunderstood criminals and not the victims! lol i am sorry he missed the other A holes
He's being interviewed by the local news. Thats how interviews work. They ask questions, and the man answered the questions and also he could have asked not be shown on camera if he wanted.
It warms my heart. Don't let people convince you that we don't need to defend ourselves in this day and age. You call the cops in this situation and they show up to find you dead and the criminals gone.
@@OmegaFalcorn basically any time there's an incident involving guns the state ran media uses it to try and take away gun rights. Democrats use it all the time to take that exact rifle in that man's hand away from people
@@OmegaFalcorn well the problem with AR-15 rounds and ak47 they go through most body armor. Like the kind soldiers would wear. If there was a gov take over the people with their armor piercing rifles could actually stand a chance. They don't like that
@@wadecartwright4277 :Says the clown who voted in Trump , someone who plead guilty to money laundering in 2015 and was under indictment for fraud and racketeering in 2016. You really don't care, you just want to see people you deem inferior die.
@@SlayerofFiction Trump has nothing to do with this. (He lives rent-free in your head i see) This is about people defending themselves and their business from thieving scumbags like those 3.
@@cobaltbluestickman5557 Not following you. Trump openly bragged about stiffing contractors, what's the difference? BTW, Joe Biden is your President, say it out loud.
@@xPRODIGYxGAMER TDS actually refers to people who cannot see Trumps Psychopathy. They always get upset when it is pointed out what POS he actually is. Your Trump flag up bro?
thats true in my country, Spain. and you dont know how much that angers me. being owner of an AR-15, shotguns and several pistols and I cant even use them to deffend myself in my own house. please dont follow our path, stay focussed on your rights people.
I'm for gun control too! I see how the shopkeeper took steady aim when firing off his shots and stood his ground! Now that's GUN CONTROL! THANK GOD FOR THE 2nd. AMENDMENT!
Hell yeah to that man. There was a professional burglary attempt on a neighboring business to mine that sells and buys gold and jewelry. The power and backup battery bay wires to disable security systems (which are VERY thick) were sliced clean in two with I'm assuming some kind of torch, they then rammed their truck backwards into the side of the store and stole 10s of thousands worth of goods. A couple days later an old man who owns a CBD shop with his wife was pistol whipped and robbed at gunpoint. Over 75 years old and they pistol whipped that poor guy and took ALL of his product. I'm hyper vigilant now and rearranged my whole store to be oriented to see anyone coming in the big one way see through front window. Whenever I see something sketchy I go to the wall nearest the door to the inner section of the store. 3 sections, entrance/store, lounge/office, super lounge. And wait. If I ever see firearms and a clear intent to cause harm not some people exercising open carry, I will shoot first from my position and empty my first mag. Hopefully this brings on the scattering cockroach effect through overwhelming firepower. If not I'll have at least bought some time to lock myself in the office with 2 extra mags and bullet resistant windows and trigger the alarm and call the police.
@Steve Arthur at the range you don't have adrenaline pumping through your veins a mile a minute though. Something to think about. I think he did very well, not perfect, but very well
If even 10% of shop and home owners were as competent and vigilant as this guy, the word would spread amongst the scumbags that your next burglary may be your last.
Good for you Rami. I'm happy to see you safe and sorry they put you through that. Stay safe man and just glad to see you are OK. God bless America and 2A
@@kenneth2160 Liberalism is not a political party. It's physical. They were born that way, just like many gay people do not choose to be gay. And for the record, the GOP is chock full of flaming liberals. We call them RINOs. There are many conservative centrist dems as well. So the only one making this political is you. I'm talking about biology and genetics.
@@DIYDaveT I didn't say liberalism was a political party. However, by definition, liberalism is "a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise."
This man is a good American ! I congratulate the people of his State for having the common sense to protect and uphold the the nd Amendment of our beautiful constitution and for the castle doctrine in place, bravo !
Yes, "a good American", even so he is from the Middle East. When would American be more acceptable of immigrants that share American values of self defense"?
@Omar Herrera Islam is a fucking death-cult. They took Mecca with Muhammad commanding... then kept attacking Europe. The 1st 'crusade' wasn't launched until the Byzantines were screaming for help, for the billionth time.
@@khaledm8232 😂😂its not fake, bouchards is a well known clothing store in Milwaukee. They have multiple stores in the city. This happened a long time ago. And you most definitely ain’t getting no designer clothes for 50$😂😂😂 you gone pay the same price as Gucci store
This store owner is doing a great job of saying all you need to say in order to get self defense. Say it immediately after you've fired at someone, say you were in fear for your life and was actiong in self defense - if you wait even a few days and the state decides to bring you to trial for killing one of these assholes, it looks bad the longer you wait to say you acted in self defense
When Law-Abiding Business owners have to take measures to protect their business. You have every right to use force to stop the attack in it's tracks. STAND YOUR GROUND DEFEND YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY
@@fredjones7705 Wait till you become a victim of a violent crime...... I guarantee you will sing a different tune..... But if anybody fucks with me I will arrange the meeting with GOD.
Who needs an AR15 for protection? He exhibited exactly why we need AR15s for protection! Because it's an awesome tool for that said purpose. From my cold, dead hands!
Never fails every MLK street in the Country is always in a high crime area. It's a shame that Martin Luther Kings name is always linked to some sort of crime riddeled area.
Danny the Hater, Name a City or Town where there is no Police or Sherriff Department? I didn't think so, so crime is everywhere not in just the Black populated areas.
"...explains why he fired those shots at intruders" Yes TMJ4...we were all wondering the same thing. It's so confusing, looking at the video of what happened; can't figure out why he shot at them. Thanks for clearing the air, TMJ4!
this guy did it right. Shot when they were the aggressors, but stopped immediately when they started running away. As much as I'd like to see those criminal off the earth for good the law doesn't allow you to go after them.
Not entirely true. Police will shoot an assailant in the back, when they feel that the assailant could pose a threat to others, when he gets away. Perfectly lawful.
Dashons' mother reported that he is known around the hood as a good boy who would never hurt anyone and is known as a "Gentle Soul", he has just finished producing a mix tape showcasing his skills as a rapper, loves his 7 kids and their 5 mothers and is about to get his GED and begin looking for a job.......
