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jmw7477 Indiana
03/09/20 2:39 pm

Only once. It was in middle school. A kid was making fun of one of the special ed kids.

Grant1957 Los Angeles
03/07/20 8:16 am

Never, thankfully.

I roughhoused a bit when I was younger, but no actual fights. I’ve always been able to resolve things with my words. There’s no need to rush to getting physical when you can resolve things by talking it out.

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think4yourself Not a safe space
03/06/20 8:48 pm

Many. I grew up in a rough school where you were either the boxer or the bag. I wasn’t going to be anyone’s bag.

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ccc1 Georgia
03/06/20 8:16 pm

Assuming you physical altercations.

youallarewrong
03/06/20 7:54 pm

Had to fight a bully and I won

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hollywoodshane Nebraska
03/06/20 7:26 pm

Are you speaking of a sanctioned fight or a brawl? I boxed and cage fought for several years. But also tussled several times in my teens. It’s what we did on slow Saturday nights lol

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whatnow
03/06/20 7:12 pm

Stupid mean girl stuff in grade school

phalnx Ohio
03/06/20 4:29 pm

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FATSHADOW Cyborg Gorilla
03/06/20 4:28 pm

Mostly bc I have friends that are really good at talking shit and making ppl want to hit them.

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Radon Parts Unknown
03/06/20 3:32 pm

A few but not in a long while

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HenryBurlingame Massachusetts
03/06/20 3:29 pm

The last fight I got into was when I was 14. My family was living in Glasgow in ‘62 & ‘63 during the Cuban missile crisis. As an American it was clearly my fault.

TCheyenne I Love People
03/06/20 2:59 pm

Yes, several. Never started any of them but you know what I’m gonna say next…

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Streamline Lawful Good
03/06/20 2:32 pm

Plenty. Self defense.

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Krystina Let Freedom Reign
03/06/20 2:22 pm

Yeah, a couple when I was in HS. The only adult “fight” was when I was in my 20’s. I let a girl punch me in the face because I was having an affair with her girlfriend and felt I deserved her ire.

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Gunfighter06 Iowa, since 1846
03/06/20 2:18 pm

Yeah, a bunch. All at work as a cop.

"Fights are fun. I like fights!" - Skeletor, ca. 1980s

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CudOfCow Oregon
03/06/20 2:11 pm

It was common knowledge that in high school if you want to fight someone, that's the time to do it. You can't be held accountable until you hit 18.

credo stop killing people
03/06/20 2:05 pm

Some horseplay as a kid. No serious fights.

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godonald2020 This User Has Been Banned
03/06/20 1:03 pm

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4JC Christian Pastors Wife
03/06/20 1:02 pm

Not a fight. More an attack on me by 3 girls in 5th grade, who beat my head up against a brick wall while all their friends surrounded them and cheered them on.

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4JC Christian Pastors Wife
03/06/20 2:18 pm

Thanks. If I told you the full story, you would probably call me a racist, so I won’t.

credo stop killing people
03/06/20 2:33 pm

Well, whatever the full story is, I don’t condone violence.

4JC Christian Pastors Wife
03/06/20 3:01 pm

Thanks! I’ve share the full story below, and people condemned me, asking why I felt a need to point out the race of the girls. But the race is an integral part of the story, because I was naive and didn’t think race mattered when the teacher tasked me with taking names of those that acted up while he was out of the room.

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lcamino Florida and Georgia
03/06/20 4:28 pm

I don’t see it.

4JC Christian Pastors Wife
03/06/20 4:59 pm

So sorry, lcamino! I meant I had shared the full story BEFORE, not below!! Having a rough day! 😂🤣😂

libertarianbob punching every direction
03/06/20 12:05 pm

Yes. Several.


First fight was probably in Middle School. Don't remember much of it. Just remember being punched a few times. And then being super mad and then nothing.

We had sort of kind of a fight club in High School and I Attended all of them, but I think I only participated in five or six of them.

Was macking on a senior when I was a freshman. And she was reciprocating it and I got decked by her boyfriend. Who was a Marine. And I mean decked, one punch knockout.

I got jumped in Clinton Park. I don't know if that is considered a fight. I threw some punches but it was me against like four people so...

bjg1009
03/06/20 11:23 am

Verbal, yes. Physical, no

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McGoona
03/06/20 11:00 am

Crazy story. I was at a boarding school for a year, and my parents had sent me a 5 pound bag of sour patch kids. The staff ended up locking it up in the pantry, and the kids that would go down to help cook dinner, I found out, had eaten all of them.

I ended up peeing in one kid’s shoe because of it, and we fought in the chapel that night to settle the beef. Needless to say, I won pretty easily because I punched him square in the face as soon as he showed up.

I have so many memories from when i was at boarding school, but that was definitely one of the more memorable ones.

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McGoona
03/06/20 11:02 am

That was one of the ones I will never forget.

bringstheeagle Colorado
03/06/20 11:12 am

😂 I hang with a better crowd now.

bbkkanderson
03/06/20 10:54 am

I was in elementary school. Since growing up I’ve know how practice self control. If a person gets in a fight later in life there is a mental issue with that person. Real men don’t fight only egotistical idiots do that when they get older.

bbkkanderson
03/06/20 10:56 am

I should throw in drunks and thugs also fight however that’s just another mental illness some people have.

Whatsamattaferu 11726
03/06/20 10:49 am

I’m a big guy and when I was younger going to bars the drunk ones liked to pick a fight with me because of my size

ctskapski x
03/06/20 10:48 am

I backhanded a bitch for picking on a person I liked.
I am quite small, and I think I surprised him more than anything.

I dunno if it helped or hurt the image that I shouted 'Rick James' while doing so?

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timeout Boston Strong
03/06/20 10:44 am

Yes, I was a bad drinker when I was younger, 4 years in the navy going to tough bars with great music, mixing jar heads with swabbies on a Cinderella Liberty after being at sea for a month.

SnotBubble California
03/06/20 10:29 am

Yes. This guy threw a water balloon at me. So I threw one back at him. And we just kept throwing water balloons at each other until there were no more water balloons.

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Fact FL
03/06/20 10:24 am

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JackTorS Mostly peaceful polling
03/06/20 9:33 am

Yeah, a bunch when I was younger. Now maybe once a month or so.

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cowboy Evil will not prevail
03/06/20 8:49 am

Yes. Mostly dealing with bullies as a kid and drunks.

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CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/06/20 8:21 am

More than I can count in my younger days. Also participated in MMA for a number of years

RightOfCenter TheCurrentThing
03/06/20 8:19 am

It seemed like a good thing to do at the time.

Praetorianus In the uncanny valley
03/06/20 8:13 am

In 93 or so. Got attacked with a knife by a loony "friend", stabbed in the cheek, I broke his wrist in a counter move.
Chose the wrong friends, that guy got 6 years hard time for strongarm robbery later in life.
Guess I better stay a loner, given my luck.

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zimmy Florida
03/06/20 8:05 am

One guy at a bar once, wouldn’t stop being nasty to me, insulted my girlfriend at the time, decked him, he backed off( he was really drunk) that’s the closest I ever came.

EarlyBird Portland
03/06/20 7:29 am

Only with my sister when we were kids.

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bubba2526 New Jersey
03/06/20 6:27 am

Yes my friend in college was jumped by a guy with brass knuckles because of the color of his skin. I stepped in and kicked the shit out of the racist asshole. The campus police chief shook my hand and said I did a great thing. The kid who jumped my friend was kicked off campus forever.

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clmcd42 Texas
03/06/20 7:17 am

And then everybody clapped?

bubba2526 New Jersey
03/06/20 8:22 am

No the kid ran away then was picked up by the cops though. I hate racists

CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/06/20 8:25 am

Just happened to be a racist huh? I have been in more fights than I can count with people of all colors and I have never seen or been in a fight motivated by race. Normally it was because of alcohol, bullying in general, the other person being an asshole or a crime. Never race.

bubba2526 New Jersey
03/06/20 8:31 am

Well he called him a sand n-bomb and started freaking out on him telling him to leave the country and other racially motivated stuff for no reason we weren’t at a bar or drinking or anything middle of the day on the weekend when no one was around on campus while we were walking to the cafeteria for lunch. Yes people do get attacked for race it does happen. This isn’t me being dramatic or pushing an agenda this is actually the circumstances of my one and only fight.

CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/06/20 8:38 am

Seems derived and agenda driven. Not saying it didn’t happen, but having been in hundreds of fights, inclusive of MMA bouts, I have never seen it. Also played college football with 50% of the team being black. Fights and disagreements happened all the time during practice. Never saw it then either.

cecasejr Tennessee USA
03/06/20 8:38 am

Sure you did......

bubba2526 New Jersey
03/06/20 9:12 am

I played college football too actually idk what that has to do with anything. And just because you’re someone that gets in loads of fights doesn’t mean you’ve seen all reasons people fight. We found out later he had just returned from Afghanistan and was there to visit his girlfriend when he got sidetracked.

CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/06/20 9:59 am

Not saying I have seen all reasons. What i am saying is that I have never seen race as a motivating factor for a fight. You seem to infer that it is a primary reason for a large percentage of fights. The football aspect was to illustrate that even in a racially diverse, mixed environment, that race never was a motivating factor in any physical altercation. You overtly seem to state that it is? Now you qualify it by saying this alleged assailant was a solider just back from Afghanistan that might be a little pushed off from things that happened there or seeing buddies killed. My whole point being, fights happen and race has little to do with it 99% of the time.

CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/06/20 10:00 am

I lived In Knoxville for many years and grew up in TN

bubba2526 New Jersey
03/06/20 10:21 am

All I stated was this one fight was racially motivated. And yes I believe him being a soldier in the Middle East had a negative effect on him possibly causing racially fueled violence. Was he racist before not sure but I know in that moment all he was talking about was my friends race while physically attacking him. I don’t know why you seem to be getting defensive for the assailant in a racially motivated attack. And again just because you haven’t seen it doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen I’m confused why you seem to be arguing about this

CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/06/20 10:53 am

I have an issue with everything in this country now all being about race. You hear it from DemoRATS, in Hollywood, on college campuses. All things are now racially motivated and I get sick of hearing when this country is the least racist country I. The world. This is the greatest mixing pot of cultures in the world. Do you have nuts that try and make race an issue, on both sides, but for most people race is never a factor in most people’s though processes. This soldier may have had friends murdered by Muslim Taliban. That might change my perspective as well. It is not my perspective. Having family that have served in every war since the Revolutionary War, war can mess you up. My Uncle served 3 tours in Vietnam and his views on Vietnamese people was not all that positive for many years. He also suffers from delayed PTSD from his experiences there. He still sleeps with a .45 under his pillow with his hand on it. Again, my point is racism is a minor issue in the USA

bubba2526 New Jersey
03/06/20 11:47 am

We have a very racist country actually and he should seek help for his ptsd I have a couple friends with it and after seeking help their lives have improved immensely. And my uncle was in Vietnam too he got help for his PTSD and doesn’t hate anyone from Vietnam. And he lost his whole platoon. So there’s no excuse for hatred. He killed the enemy and did his job and lost his friends and still holds no hatred for any race or groups. And I’m not saying war doesn’t mess you up because it can and it does very often to the point it’s a serious issue all over the world. But there’s help available for those who need it now. And you are correct for most people race is not even something they think about but this instance it was the only thing going on in
His head. He attacked my friend with a deadly weapon. I will never say that’s okay even if he has ptsd. You can’t just go attack people. Even when the kid was arrested all he was talking about was race. So please don’t downplay what happened.

bubba2526 New Jersey
03/06/20 11:49 am

Because it did happen and this is the real story of it. My friend was attacked because of the color of his skin. It does happen in this country every day and while This country has many issues so is racism and the other issues don’t make racism any less of one. Just because you haven’t seen it doesn’t mean it’s not a very real issue many people live with daily.

CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/06/20 12:03 pm

Racism is NOT a major issue in this country. See I knew there was an agenda to your story. You are either a fucking moron or have been brainwashed if you believe that racism is a major issue in this country today!!! Point me to a law, or rule that is discriminatory? And how could this country elect a black man President if racism was a major issue???? Bull shit!

bubba2526 New Jersey
03/06/20 12:46 pm

Cool your jets. You’re the one that brought up this stuff I was simply responding the story was not backed by an agenda you turned it into that by your claims that racism isn’t a problem just because something doesn’t effect you doesn’t mean there’s not whole groups of people that it does. And I could post facts and statistics showing you it’s a problem from credible sources but that won’t change your mind it’s already made up and is very closed. You came here preaching your own agenda about how racism isn’t a problem anymore and that you haven’t seen it so it must not be. So please stop saying I’m preaching an agenda when you came here doing that. I was answering a poll that was the only fight I’ve been in and I just stated the facts. You’re the one who got offended by the facts of what happened to me and my friend.

bubba2526 New Jersey
03/06/20 12:48 pm

And laws may not be written to discriminate anymore but the way they are enforced effects people of color differently than white people. I’ve seen it I worked in a police department where anytime someone saw people of color they’d come into the station and say there was shit in the litter box and laugh about it and pull them over more than white people. It’s still a problem. I no longer work for that department.

CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/06/20 12:56 pm

Hey bubba, dumbass, I am trying to educate you with facts and get the brain washing out of your head! And please do show me where racism is a major problem. What you learned at the D III school you played at, didn’t teach you a ticking thing. And yes, every time I see stupid shit spouted about racism, I am going to respond to it!

CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/06/20 12:57 pm

Ohhhh so now cops are racist? I see! Were you a cop or the janitor?

bubba2526 New Jersey
03/06/20 1:18 pm

So you are pushing your agenda of sweeping racism under the rug? And not the janitor although he was one of the nicest guys I’ve known and I like how you say D3 like it’s a bad thing I did play D3 actually so I have to ask what’s that gotta do with anything? And no not all cops I love how you’re generalizing my statements though to turn what I’m saying into something else yes there are racist cops and what I was saying was that the first hand example I have the cops I worked with at that department were. There were a few that weren’t but most in that place were. At no point did I say all cops are. But there’s enough that are that it is a problem. Again not worth showing the stats on arrests and sentences for same crimes same cicumstances because you will ignore it and claim it’s fake news. You should work for Fox News you’re great at the game they play you’re just like them and sound just as stupid and aggressive as them.

CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/06/20 2:01 pm

Arrests and sentencing is centered around those that do the crime. For whatever reason, blacks commit a disproportionate amount of crime for their percent of populous. As a society we need to figure that out.

There will always be people that are racist on all sides. And there will be crimes that are racially motivated. However, on the scale of issues this country has as problems, racism is so far down the list it is unbelievable. Only liberal, brainwashed morons think it is. If you are so concerned about racism, go tell your boss you feel so bad about your white privilege that you want a minority to take your job. Practice what you preach. I knew there was an agenda to your story!

As far a D3, I just wanted you to realize that it is club level football and not really competitive. You play at being competitive. Wanna be’s that want to extend their high school careers. It was a diss dumbass

bubba2526 New Jersey
03/06/20 2:24 pm

You’re not even worth a response. Should’ve realized this earlier. You are just gonna keep repeating the same shit and attempting personal jabs to try to get a reaction. See ya.

Zardoz California native
03/06/20 3:23 pm

bubba, sorry you had to walk in on Carl’s therapy session.

CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/06/20 3:48 pm

Bubba and zardoz you are both liberal pussies. Wake the fuck up and learn to be men instead of play acting

bubba2526 New Jersey
03/06/20 4:02 pm

Dude you’re insane go back to being a GOP sheep.

CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/06/20 4:23 pm

Trust me Bubba, you athlete wanna be, you are the one that is insane. Ohhhhh I played college football. Let me tell you, for those of of us that played at the D-1 level, it is joke !

CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/06/20 4:28 pm

The liberal agenda is the butt hurt, pussy agenda. Racism exists , but it is NOT a primary issue. Given the athleticism of your all white team, I bet you can count the people of color you know on one hand. Fucking butt hurt shithead

CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/06/20 4:39 pm

I really hope you two dumb fucks grow up one day. The scary part is that, unfortunately, you are the future of this country. And unfortunately, unless you have served, you are weak. You have no intestinal fortitude and you are so dumb that you believe sexism and racism are at the root of this country. It is not. You have never been anywhere not have you accomplished anything . The fear is you never will. You dumb fucks walked of the set of the movie Idiocracy and there is no changing you. You are just too dumb to recognize real issues from the make believe you see on TV. Just like your, now front runner, you believe facts over truth. You people are just that dumb!!

bubba2526 New Jersey
03/06/20 5:01 pm

Carl I don’t I identify as an athlete anymore so idk why you keep bringing that up unless you’re trying to live in the past? Idk. And not that it matters but almost every member on my team was of a different race. Again idk why you keep bringing this stuff up? And I have been through the police academy and serve this country every day I work so yeah. Idk what your rambling is trying to prove, you know nothing of us and never will. You go straight for personal attacks instead of facts statistics and logic. You are so closed minded it’s crazy. And yes we are the future and you will be left in the past where you belong.

CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/06/20 9:34 pm

Give me some statistics dipshit. Perhaps some facts. You say the country is racist, yet you can’t point to one law or rule that is discriminatory? If society as a whole was racist these rules and laws would be in place. You also have not reconciled the fact that this country elected a black man President not once, but twice. Lastly, you infer that Trump is a racist, but he is the President that put in justice reform that has impacted primarily minorities for, what some would say is, the better. Nor can you refute Trump’s implementation of opportunity zones aimed at minority communities. Again, given you feel so guilty about your white privilege, quit your job and demand it be filled by a minority. Didn’t make it through the police academy huh? Lack of athleticism no doubt. Fucking pussy

Zardoz California native
03/07/20 12:15 am

Okay, Carl. Session’s over. Hope you have that out of your system and feel better. Take a deep breath or two and head home.

CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/07/20 12:20 am

🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕

bubba2526 New Jersey
03/07/20 3:44 am

I made it through so idk what you’re talking about. But let’s chill with the personal attacks how about that? And to be honest you’re not worth the time of me getting the links to the stats you will just start sounding your fake news alarm and not pay any attention to them anyway I’ve dealt with worse trolls than you bud. Im done answering you I hope I never see or talk to you again.

CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/07/20 5:51 am

Bubba you sound like a child. Take your ball and go home, pussy. I knew you had zero support for your position. No wonder you got your ass kicked on the field. I would have destroyed you, particularly after seeing the pussy in you

CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/07/20 8:26 am

White and Black female offenders who received a non- government sponsored below range sentence received shorter sentences than White male offenders who received a non-government sponsored below range sentence during the Gall and Post-Report periods. Hispanic and Other Race female offenders who received a non-government sponsored below range sentence received shorter sentences than White male offenders who received a non-government sponsored below range sentence during the Booker, Gall, and Post-Report periods.

So dumbass, if racism is the prime driver in sentence length, how do you explain that minority women, and women in general, get lighter sentences? No a logical person would say, hmmmm? If racism was at the root of sentencing, then why would black and Hispanic women not get longer sentences? Have you ever even done multivariate regression analysis? Ever? The outcome is based on defined variables. The variables are not exhaustive ! Dumbass! Did you even read the report???

CarlAmeric Bradenton, FL
03/07/20 9:25 am

As I thought, you lack the intelligence to reason this out!!!!!!!