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Title: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: mirth on July 24, 2012, 09:36:54 AM
http://news.yahoo.com/navy-sub-worker-set-fire-could-leave-early-182738227.html

WTF  :o
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: Barthheart on July 24, 2012, 09:40:15 AM
Quote from: mirth on July 24, 2012, 09:36:54 AM
http://news.yahoo.com/navy-sub-worker-set-fire-could-leave-early-182738227.html

WTF  :o

TWICE!?!

Heard this on the news this morning..... radio guys having a good laugh about it....
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: TheCommandTent on July 24, 2012, 09:43:00 AM
The lack of common sense that some people display is astounding.
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: mirth on July 24, 2012, 09:46:01 AM
QuoteIf convicted of either charge, Fury could face life imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000 and be ordered to pay restitution, officials said.

Paying $400 million in restitution could take him awhile.
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: Centurion40 on July 24, 2012, 09:51:10 AM
I wonder if he'll use an insanity defence?
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: mirth on July 24, 2012, 09:55:14 AM
It's a little scary to think that someone with that severity of anxiety and depression was working on a nuclear sub. He was on a combination of drugs for anxiety, depression, sleep and allergies. Who the hell knows how those were interacting. It seems safe to say not well.
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: LongBlade on July 24, 2012, 10:03:52 AM
Quotetold investigators he set the fires so he could get out of work

Saw a report on TV the other day that there are tens of millions of Americans with anxiety (probably over diagnosed). Most manage not to set fire to their work if they want to leave early ;)
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: Windigo on July 24, 2012, 11:10:51 AM
Quote from: LongBlade on July 24, 2012, 10:03:52 AM
Quotetold investigators he set the fires so he could get out of work

Saw a report on TV the other day that there are tens of millions of Americans with anxiety (probably over diagnosed). Most manage not to set fire to their work if they want to leave early ;)

I have personally known Anxiety, give her redwine and a good romping and she's good to go for a few days all calm and peaceful like.
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: Gusington on July 26, 2012, 08:57:37 AM
I am personally 'struggling' with allergies right now. I typically don't take anything for them even though they are really annoying because I don't want to set my nuclear sub on fire.
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: Windigo on July 26, 2012, 09:43:54 AM
Quote from: Gusington on July 26, 2012, 08:57:37 AM
I am personally 'struggling' with allergies right now. I typically don't take anything for them even though they are really annoying because I don't want to set my nuclear sub on fire.

thank you for sharing with us Brother Gussicus
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: LongBlade on July 26, 2012, 10:58:08 AM
Quote from: Gusington on July 26, 2012, 08:57:37 AM
I am personally 'struggling' with allergies right now. I typically don't take anything for them even though they are really annoying because I don't want to set my nuclear sub on fire.

Look, you only get to set the sub on fire if you don't like the hours.

You sound like my mother-in-law (with whom I actually get along quite well). She has a few quirks (don't we all?). One of them is that, if a doctor gives her medication, she either won't take it all (I think I finally cured her of doing that with her antibiotics, thankfully) or she'll cut up the dose. When given 5 mg of Zyrtec, she'd cut the pill in half. I used to tease her that she needed to get a razor blade and shave off the thinnest slice, since 2.5 mg was probably far too much.

Anyway, there is over the counter medicine which will work wonders on allergies. However, I'm not going to recommend any to you since you remind me of her. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: mirth on March 15, 2013, 11:48:59 AM
The guy who set the fire was just sentenced to 17 years and ordered to pay $400 million in restitution. He's going to have to make a lot of license plates.

http://www.pressherald.com/news/Worker-who-set-fire-to-sub-sentenced-to-17-years-.html
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: Mr. Bigglesworth on March 15, 2013, 12:28:46 PM
He has just destroyed 400 million of your public property now you are going to pay for him for 17 more years.

Were people complaining about public debt issues?
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: Longdan on March 15, 2013, 01:43:13 PM
Just shoot him without a trial.  He should have foned in sick.
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: Boggit on March 16, 2013, 06:22:34 PM
Quote from: mirth on March 15, 2013, 11:48:59 AM
The guy who set the fire was just sentenced to 17 years and ordered to pay $400 million in restitution. He's going to have to make a lot of license plates.

http://www.pressherald.com/news/Worker-who-set-fire-to-sub-sentenced-to-17-years-.html
It all seems a bit over the top and pointless. This guy seems a few cards short of a deck. He's not going to be able to make the restitution, so why order it? Pointless. If he's backwards or just plain nuts, then it would be better to get the guy treatment so he can lead a useful life. I can't see the value in keeping him inside at the State's expense, when he could be treated for his mental problems and incarcerated  for a shorter period as a "lesson" - unless of course he is a serial arsonist and the public  actually needs protection.
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: mirth on March 16, 2013, 06:31:25 PM
The $400 million in damages does seem silly. I haven't read anything to indicate that he's a serial arsonist. I did read that he had a history of mental health issues. It's hard to imagine he'll end up serving the full 17 years.
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: Centurion40 on March 21, 2013, 03:13:05 PM
More importantly is his job still vacant?  I'm always thinking of ya mirthie!  T'ain't too far to communte for ya!!
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: mirth on March 21, 2013, 08:48:36 PM
Quote from: Centurion40 on March 21, 2013, 03:13:05 PM
More importantly is his job still vacant?  I'm always thinking of ya mirthie!  T'ain't too far to communte for ya!!

Good point, 40! Plus he's already shown me a proven way to get time off whenever I want it  :P
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: steve58 on August 07, 2013, 08:41:00 AM
Scrape one nuclear submarine...

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/08/07/navy-drops-plans-to-repair-uss-miami-sub/
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: mirth on August 07, 2013, 08:46:29 AM
I guess I don't understand the Navy's decision. The moron who started the fire was ordered to pay $400 million in restitution. What's the Navy going to do with that money?
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: bayonetbrant on August 07, 2013, 08:51:31 AM
How's that idiot pile of twaddle supposed to raise $400 mil from his jail cell over the next 17 years?  That's a lot of pimping, yo.
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: LongBlade on August 07, 2013, 09:41:49 AM
Yeah. Hard to imagine that one pyromaniac can do more damage than the entire Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Navy Surplus Fleet.
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: Steelgrave on August 07, 2013, 09:44:43 AM
Hope this guy enjoys showering with ugly men for the rest of his life....hey, pass the soap, willya?
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: Windigo on August 07, 2013, 10:53:17 AM
I cannot fathom in what universe it would ever be possible to think what he did was 'a good idea at the time'
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: mirth on August 07, 2013, 10:54:20 AM
Quote from: Windigo on August 07, 2013, 10:53:17 AM
I cannot fathom in what universe it would ever be possible to think what he did was 'a good idea at the time'

He wanted the afternoon off. Mission accomplished.
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: Windigo on August 07, 2013, 10:59:09 AM
Quote from: mirth on August 07, 2013, 10:54:20 AM
Quote from: Windigo on August 07, 2013, 10:53:17 AM
I cannot fathom in what universe it would ever be possible to think what he did was 'a good idea at the time'

He wanted the afternoon off. Mission accomplished.

and how many times do you not think of possible consequences to your actions?
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: mirth on August 07, 2013, 11:24:03 AM
Quote from: Windigo on August 07, 2013, 10:59:09 AM
Quote from: mirth on August 07, 2013, 10:54:20 AM
Quote from: Windigo on August 07, 2013, 10:53:17 AM
I cannot fathom in what universe it would ever be possible to think what he did was 'a good idea at the time'

He wanted the afternoon off. Mission accomplished.

and how many times do you not think of possible consequences to your actions?

Well there was this girl the other night...at least I think she was a girl
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: Windigo on August 07, 2013, 11:26:20 AM
Quote from: mirth on August 07, 2013, 11:24:03 AM
Quote from: Windigo on August 07, 2013, 10:59:09 AM
Quote from: mirth on August 07, 2013, 10:54:20 AM
Quote from: Windigo on August 07, 2013, 10:53:17 AM
I cannot fathom in what universe it would ever be possible to think what he did was 'a good idea at the time'

He wanted the afternoon off. Mission accomplished.

and how many times do you not think of possible consequences to your actions?

Well there was this girl the other night...at least I think she was a girl

that was Star's Brony date...
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: GDS_Starfury on August 07, 2013, 11:35:13 AM
Since its already been on fire it safe to sell to Canadistan.
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: mirth on August 07, 2013, 11:37:43 AM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on August 07, 2013, 11:35:13 AM
Since its already been on fire it safe to sell to Canadistan.

He's here all week folks! And be sure to tip your waitress!
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: GDS_Starfury on August 07, 2013, 11:48:42 AM
We have waitresses?  :o
Title: Re: Sub worker set fire to get out of work early
Post by: Centurion40 on August 07, 2013, 11:53:46 AM
Quote from: mirth on August 07, 2013, 11:37:43 AM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on August 07, 2013, 11:35:13 AM
Since its already been on fire it safe to sell to Canadistan.

He's here all week folks! And be sure to tip your waitress!

No, no!  It's funny 'cause it's true!