Hiker Amputates Arm, Hikes to Safety

Discussion in 'Politics & Current Events' started by Chicago1871, May 2, 2003.

  1. Chicago1871

    Chicago1871 Member

    Apr 21, 2001
  2. joseph pakovits

    joseph pakovits New Member

    Apr 29, 1999
    fly-over country
    Was this an act of political significance? If not, why is it here?
     
  3. btousley

    btousley New Member

    Jul 12, 1999
    This is under NSR and "current events" - actually I heard it this morning - and thought - survival instinct - pretty amazing actually.
     
  4. btousley

    btousley New Member

    Jul 12, 1999
    actually - JP - I heard the guy was an arch conservative - a real neo-con.
     
  5. DoctorJones24

    DoctorJones24 Member

    Aug 26, 1999
    OH
    Oh my god...
     
  6. joseph pakovits

    joseph pakovits New Member

    Apr 29, 1999
    fly-over country
    Ah, so that's why he's blaming the whole thing on "government regulations", "feminazis" and "the liberal media". I see...
     
  7. btousley

    btousley New Member

    Jul 12, 1999
    :)
     
  8. Chicago1871

    Chicago1871 Member

    Apr 21, 2001
    Politics & Current Events [Distant sound of a bitch-slap] ;)
     
  9. Blitzz Boy

    Blitzz Boy Member

    Apr 4, 2002
    The West Side
    The climber is from Colorado, so he's probably a Democrat. But it happened in Utah, so it's probably the Republicans' fault.
     
  10. YITBOS

    YITBOS Member+

    Jul 2, 2001
    1.3 hours from CCS
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The crappy thing about the situation is that the search started for him on the day he cut off his arm. If they would have been notified 1, 2, 3, or even 4 days earlier as to his dissapearance, the man might not have had to cut off his arm.

    Also, how the hell did he cut thru his bone with a pocketknife???
     
  11. joseph pakovits

    joseph pakovits New Member

    Apr 29, 1999
    fly-over country
    Which is why you posted this here AND the FFA forum? Someone is looking for attention. :D

    Oh, and I guess this means I can start the "Miss Elizabeth Is Dead" thread here now too since that's a "current event", right?
     
  12. Cascarino's Pizzeria

    Apr 29, 2001
    New Jersey, USA
    Democrats closed a trail to protect a rare mosquito species and this guy had to hump it over a mountain to get back to camp.
     
  13. Chicago1871

    Chicago1871 Member

    Apr 21, 2001
    Of course I am looking for attention, but I didn't post this story in FFA.

    I guess if you consider the overdose of a 80s wrestling star "news," then it would qualify.
     
  14. Father Ted

    Father Ted BigSoccer Supporter

    Manchester United, Galway United, New York Red Bulls
    Nov 2, 2001
    Connecticut
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    He couldnt afford Health Insurance so he had to do it himself. But if we had National Health, then....
     
  15. Smiley321

    Smiley321 Member

    Apr 21, 2002
    Concord, Ca
    He woke up with his arm around Hillary Clinton
     
  16. Auriaprottu

    Auriaprottu Member+

    Atlanta Damn United
    Apr 1, 2002
    The back of the bus
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    This is actually very funny.

    She does have a big booty, tho. And that's a good thing.
     
  17. mannyfreshstunna

    mannyfreshstunna New Member

    Feb 7, 2003
    Naperville, no less

    Ewwww, are you saying you would give her a ride on the Auriaprottu Express? *shudder*
     
  18. Auriaprottu

    Auriaprottu Member+

    Atlanta Damn United
    Apr 1, 2002
    The back of the bus
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    Yep. Her and Delta (but not Martha) Burke both. I have a weakness for "reary" women.
     
  19. mannyfreshstunna

    mannyfreshstunna New Member

    Feb 7, 2003
    Naperville, no less
    but the face....
     
  20. BenReilly

    BenReilly New Member

    Apr 8, 2002
    After serious consideration, I've come up with a better solution than amputation. Don't go mountain climbing. It's curious how we glorify certain extremely risky activities that serve no constructive purpose.
     
  21. Chicago1871

    Chicago1871 Member

    Apr 21, 2001
    I'm sure, if you ask the guy, he doesn't have regrets about being a hiker/climber. Some people like to take chances, may it be extreme sports, or other activities where injury or death is on the line. However, as I sometimes am one of these individuals, it is always worth the risk, even if you break something...or more than one thing. Amputation is not something that anyone would want to have to go through, especially self-amputation, but in the scope of things, it was a better option than death for him.
     
  22. BenReilly

    BenReilly New Member

    Apr 8, 2002
    And some people like to take drugs...
     
  23. Scoey

    Scoey Member

    Oct 1, 1999
    Portland
    How long before we see this guy as a spokesman for the brand of pocket knife he used?
     
  24. Chicago1871

    Chicago1871 Member

    Apr 21, 2001
    To each his own.
     
  25. Smiley321

    Smiley321 Member

    Apr 21, 2002
    Concord, Ca
    Back when Delta Burke was in that HBO football show, she was one hot babe. She crossed the Candy Crowley line sometime ago, however.
     

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