tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post495812826389600799..comments2023-10-08T08:33:55.549-04:00Comments on Unsuck DC Metro: Please Don't Point the Shotgun at MeUnsuck DC Metrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752056661298716293noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-9898560887050561462012-09-03T13:24:38.430-04:002012-09-03T13:24:38.430-04:00Lean how to duck. That thing goes two ways. Not ...Lean how to duck. That thing goes two ways. Not many people have respect for law enforcement or any authority because this is America. This attitude puts law enforcers is particular danger and lessens their ability to protect me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-70089981341240924952010-03-31T01:35:29.116-04:002010-03-31T01:35:29.116-04:00It amazes how many disrespectful people comment on...It amazes how many disrespectful people comment on here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-72065614314662047242009-08-27T09:45:45.397-04:002009-08-27T09:45:45.397-04:00Metro wannabe cops are more heavily armed then mar...Metro wannabe cops are more heavily armed then marines in Baghdad. I swear I saw one with grenades clipped to his belt. <br />Also, remember when they tackled that pregnant woman for eating in the metro. God what a crime. Snickers bar = WMD.Ericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-164931212046674642009-08-26T16:21:58.418-04:002009-08-26T16:21:58.418-04:00This story is so absolutely frightening I am compl...This story is so absolutely frightening I am completely stunned. I can only assume rifleman was dressed to fit his actions - cowboy boots and an old 1850's hat and coat. Did he have a cheap cigar in his mouth perhaps?<br /><br />Considering there is NO safety on Metro anymore or anywhere around the stations, this is deplorable. Should it ever happen to me I'm going to call 911 and report a mad man with a rifle on the loose on a train. Being as vague as I can and knowing Metro's penchant for disorganization, it will take a hour for them to realize the gunman is one of their own. (And I will then pray for forgiveness from hapless riders for the system-wide delay while they search for said gunman. I'll be laughing my buns off but I'll pray too...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-69315523180838024632009-08-25T22:39:40.557-04:002009-08-25T22:39:40.557-04:00Let's be honest. He's just another ill-man...Let's be honest. He's just another ill-mannered, undertrained, no background checked Metro a-hole, but this time. aughhhh! he's got a gun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-7136687845637351982009-08-25T20:22:15.205-04:002009-08-25T20:22:15.205-04:00When I moved to the area a couple of years ago I s...When I moved to the area a couple of years ago I saw this one night at White Flint. I wondered what it was but everyone i asked had no idea. Thanks for solving a little metro mystery for me!Kanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-44308912922705731312009-08-25T19:31:10.465-04:002009-08-25T19:31:10.465-04:00WTFMetro talks about this all the time. It's t...WTFMetro talks about this all the time. It's the "Money Train". I only saw it once on the Orange Line.Sophianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-61394948208215167882009-08-24T17:43:39.819-04:002009-08-24T17:43:39.819-04:00Haha this reminds me of that movie Money Train I d...Haha this reminds me of that movie Money Train I did not know they do this but I do now!Paulhttp://www.dcsocialite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-53195775949511327392009-08-24T12:56:36.299-04:002009-08-24T12:56:36.299-04:00http://www.listen2unclejay.com/gallery/albums/user...http://www.listen2unclejay.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_Danica-Trep%20Guard%20Duty.JPGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-86076208261788420452009-08-24T12:52:18.050-04:002009-08-24T12:52:18.050-04:00I personally thought this was an interesting post....I personally thought this was an interesting post. I doubt the officer intended to scare you--or maybe he's a jerk. Interesting story and thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-9719346982940331852009-08-24T12:41:57.158-04:002009-08-24T12:41:57.158-04:00Metro has been using money trains to collect cash ...Metro has been using money trains to collect cash like this for at least 20 years. Back when the system closed every night at midnight, and before the fare machines accepted credit cards (i.e., ALL transactions were in cash), I used to see those money trains frequently in the later evening hours. I think they may collect money less frequently now because the fare machines don't have to be emptied as often. In any case, its nothing to be alarmed about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-9471738797759837092009-08-24T12:35:45.002-04:002009-08-24T12:35:45.002-04:00Metro operates only one money train, stock numbers...Metro operates only one money train, stock numbers 8000-8003 (its actually an old school 1000 series). I've only ever seen it at night, the windows are blacked out, and it says "special" permanently on the designation signs. It's basically an armored car, and we see armored car guys with shotguns all the time. That said, the guy allowing his shotgun to aim at an escalator (make no mistake, it was not at you personally) is poor form.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-47947390954053992262009-08-24T11:40:45.833-04:002009-08-24T11:40:45.833-04:00Really, this is the best you can get? Do you reall...Really, this is the best you can get? Do you really expect Metro to make announcements that a train full of money is pulling into the station?<br /><br />You know, occasionally the transit police travel on the subway with large automatic weapons. Some times when I get out of the Metro at Union Station, there are federal agents with submachine guns standing around.<br /><br />I have a feeling the weapon wasn't being "pointed" at the person in question, it was likely being held at an angle and to an observe who was elevated they may have interpreted it as being pointed. There's only so many directions a large shotgun can be pointed, and downwards at the ground may not have been the best option in this case.Dave Strouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284013068083846700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-72040258652745447672009-08-24T11:13:38.474-04:002009-08-24T11:13:38.474-04:00As a lifelong gun owner, I was always taught that ...As a lifelong gun owner, I was always taught that the first rule is not to point the weapon at anyone unless you plan to fire. Very unsafe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-30558471514091355462009-08-24T11:05:49.211-04:002009-08-24T11:05:49.211-04:00America is the land of gun love. Still, you have t...America <em>is</em> the land of gun love. Still, you have to wonder about the lack of empathy -- and metal state in general -- of those heavily armored babysitters.Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-27862324159753230212009-08-24T10:47:30.412-04:002009-08-24T10:47:30.412-04:00What a pansy. Seriously... the Stasi? Do you eve...What a pansy. Seriously... the Stasi? Do you even know what the Stasi is? Comparing a law enforcement officer, even if it is Metro, to the east german secret police? Grow a pair, Joseph.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-15305803212197426982009-08-24T10:11:37.237-04:002009-08-24T10:11:37.237-04:00hero wannabes. this attitude is common throughout ...hero wannabes. this attitude is common throughout law enforcement types.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-30374519566669886992009-08-24T09:50:35.359-04:002009-08-24T09:50:35.359-04:00Damn. I've seen the Metro employees with armed...Damn. I've seen the Metro employees with armed escorts emptying the fare machines before, but never the trains that pick them up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com