OT - Stupid things

[Panther Al]

I've heard it both ways: To be honest at this point its probably impossible to ever state it was one way or the other. One thing that seems to be pretty certain from my reading of the incident is that it was some Corp from Alabama with a Whitworth that did the deed, and most agree it was at a range (that even today would raise eyebrows) between 600 to 1000 yards: and with a blackpowder rifle that is pretty damn good. Yet again proving that number .45 rules with firearms.

Ever man wishes to be remembered throughout history: Sedgwick I think would have rather not be remembered for this.




(actually .451, but hey: Its still a 45.)

[Legbreaker]

On the other hand, it could have been nothing more than a stray shot.
Still, rather fateful words....

[Bullet Magnet]

Today in history (the 9th of May), is a very important day for those who are of a military bent (Which is most of us I imagine).

In 1864, the worlds best battlefield quote was given by Maj. Gen. Sedgwick, In which when asked by his aide to get off his horse because there was Rebel Snipers on the other side of the battlefield, uttered:

"Nonsense, Why they couldn't hit a Elephant at this ran....."

I so enjoy seeing people display excessive hubris, then end up with s__t on their face. That's one of the reasons I picked the signature line I have.

Thanks for the bit of historical detail. I know I've read it before, but it's always good to get an occasional reminder.

[Rockwolf66]

"My Blackberry doesn't work! Stupid <insert long series of cursing> piece of government issued crap!!!"

Is it just me or do I smell a Spambot trying to sucker people into thinking it's a real person so that we click on the WOW gold links it has in it's sig line

[Legbreaker]

Well, it is the "stupid things" thread....

[dragoon500ly]

Went to pick my son up from school and witnessed this gem....

Two maintenance men are working on an air conditioner unit. First guy asks the second to make sure that the power is turned off and that a safety key is inserted. Second guy does so.

Teacher steps out of the classroom, upset that her cold air is not blowing. I looked up just in time to see her stomp past the guys working on the A/C, yank the safety key out and turn the power back on.

The result, one man with 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his arm. An A/C compressor destroyed. And a teacher trying to explain to the principal why she removed a safety key and turned power back on instead of calling the office to notify them of the issue and thus bypassing a chance to be told that maintenance was working on the problem.

[Targan]

Wow, that is indeed powerfully stupid. That teacher is lucky nobody died.

[dragoon500ly]

The really stupid part is yet to come....

The teacher in question has contacted the teacher's union in an effort to prevent any action taken against her by the school. This is the same union that will not allow the dismissal of any tenured teacher for any reason, up to and including convictions of any crime, poor job perfromance, and discipline problems.

Waiting with baited breath...

[Abbott Shaull]

Went to pick my son up from school and witnessed this gem....

Two maintenance men are working on an air conditioner unit. First guy asks the second to make sure that the power is turned off and that a safety key is inserted. Second guy does so.

Teacher steps out of the classroom, upset that her cold air is not blowing. I looked up just in time to see her stomp past the guys working on the A/C, yank the safety key out and turn the power back on.

The result, one man with 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his arm. An A/C compressor destroyed. And a teacher trying to explain to the principal why she removed a safety key and turned power back on instead of calling the office to notify them of the issue and thus bypassing a chance to be told that maintenance was working on the problem.

Unionized or not, the dimwit teacher should go. They place safety keys on things for reason. Once you remove someone else safety key you accept responsibility for all damage and harm your action cause. She clearly didn't have any right to do that. Sadly this happens all of the time. People who are educated way beyond their means to use common sense. It happens a lot in factories where people are to anxious to get production try to take short cuts and it usually the Maintenance and Setup people who are working on the equipment who are the ones who get injured.

[Legbreaker]

Seems to me that criminal charges may well be warranted...

[Targan]

Seems to me that criminal charges may well be warranted...

Big time. If it happened in this jurisdiction WorkSafe would call in the lawyers immediately.

[Adm.Lee]

Are the maintenance guys union, too That should give some more weight to their side....

[dragoon500ly]

As it stands right now, she is suspended with pay pending review.

The injured maintenance man is sueing the teacher in civil court for pain and suffering. His lawyer also filed a writ advising the court of their intention to include the school district "unless punitive actions are taken against the teacher that match the seriousness of her actions."

All in all, they will probably make a final decision on her termination...some time in 2025!

[Abbott Shaull]

With pay, the teacher had no right or reason to touch the kill switch. She should of been sucking it up and dealing with it, if she couldn't go through the proper channels to get the A/C turned on. Up here in Michigan many schools don't A/C they only have heating due to the fact that they are only open a few months in which A/C would be considered needed....

[Legbreaker]

Back when I was a lad (shakes walking frame), we were lucky if we had ceiling fans to cope with the 40+ degree (celsius) heat of the long summers.
Air conditioning! Piffle!