# Look for the union label **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [November 2, 2012, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-for-the-union-label/639644 "2012-11-02T09:20:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Erdosain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/erdosain/32/7284_2.png) [@Erdosain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Erdosain)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-for-the-union-label/639644/141 "2012-11-07T00:09:56Z")
> [@madmonk28](#): > > Bricker is Starving Artist with a JD. It’s true. He once tried to get me to sign away my rights with a paper towel tube. ---
**Author:** ![redtail23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/3e96dc/32.png) [@redtail23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/redtail23)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-for-the-union-label/639644/142 "2012-11-07T02:50:18Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > Oh, it was hyperbole! > > Ok. > > Yeah, so was my OP. Hyperbole. That’s what it was. ‘Throwing fits’ was the phrase I used at that moment. I’m not married to it. Nor am I going to argue over phrasing with you. Obviously you realize but won’t admit that you have frequently taken others to task for doing exactly what you did here, if you’re wanting this bad to fight over a phrase in order to avoid addressing the real issues that I, and others, have brought up. I used to have a lot of respect for you. Your behaviour these days saddens me. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-for-the-union-label/639644/143 "2012-11-07T02:57:34Z")
Now, now, this is a time to be generous, and extend the hand of kindly forbearance! A time of healing is at hand, and we should heed the better angles of our nature, as acute or obtuse as they may be. I think its about time for someone to say something nice about **Bricker**. Really, somebody should. ---
**Author:** ![Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-for-the-union-label/639644/144 "2012-11-07T04:38:41Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > Now, now, this is a time to be generous, and extend the hand of kindly forbearance! A time of healing is at hand, and we should heed the better angles of our nature, as acute or obtuse as they may be. I think its about time for someone to say something nice about **Bricker**. Really, somebody should. Well, as far as douchebags go, he is a really big one. ---
**Author:** ![al27052](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/41988e/32.png) [@al27052](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/al27052)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-for-the-union-label/639644/145 "2012-11-07T14:18:47Z")
> [@Kimmy\_Gibbler](#): > > I count at least three lawyers in this thread, two of whom did not take Brick’s side… > > That said, it is perfectly possible to object to his reckless sourcing without calling him a racist (which Bricker is plainly not and which is a cheap shot). I suggest you check my Pit thread about Bricker before you make that statement. Bricker is, in fact, a de facto racist, for two reasons: 1. He’s a lawyer who is EXTREMELY aware of how the application of the death penalty is skewed by race 2. He supports the death penalty IOW? It puts an extra little spring in his step every time a black man gets executed. Here’s my Pit thread on the subject: > **[All you Zimmerman-lovers in the Great Debates thread are...](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=654524)** > > some racist bitches. And narrow-minded, too. I bet you wouldn’t have excused Zimmerman if Trayvon had been wearing a suit and tie. It’s just so massively brain-damaged to equate “hoodie-wearer” with “deserves violent death”. ---
**Author:** ![al27052](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/41988e/32.png) [@al27052](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/al27052)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-for-the-union-label/639644/146 "2012-11-07T14:20:16Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > Now, now, this is a time to be generous, and extend the hand of kindly forbearance! A time of healing is at hand, and we should heed the better angles of our nature, as acute or obtuse as they may be. I think its about time for someone to say something nice about **Bricker**. Really, somebody should. I’ll say something nice. He generally doesn’t call names, swear at people, etc. ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-for-the-union-label/639644/147 "2012-11-07T14:23:46Z")
**december** was known for his superficial air of “politeness”, too. And that also covered some very ugly positions and attitudes. ---
**Author:** ![Lightnin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lightnin/32/180_2.png) [@Lightnin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightnin)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-for-the-union-label/639644/148 "2012-11-07T14:25:17Z")
His spelling is generally fairly good. ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-for-the-union-label/639644/149 "2012-11-07T14:38:00Z")
> [@al27052](#): > > I suggest you check my Pit thread about Bricker before you make that statement. > > Bricker is, in fact, a de facto racist, for two reasons: > > 1. He’s a lawyer who is EXTREMELY aware of how the application of the death penalty is skewed by race > > 2. He supports the death penalty > > IOW? It puts an extra little spring in his step every time a black man gets executed. > > Here’s my Pit thread on the subject: > > [All you Zimmerman-lovers in the Great Debates thread are... - The BBQ Pit - Straight Dope Message Board](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=654524) I’m absolutely against the death penalty. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-for-the-union-label/639644/150 "2012-11-07T15:24:27Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > I’m absolutely against the death penalty. Party pooper! ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-for-the-union-label/639644/151 "2012-11-07T15:44:28Z")
> [@al27052](#): > > I suggest you check my Pit thread about Bricker before you make that statement. > > Bricker is, **in fact, a de facto** racist, for two reasons: Emphasis added. Do you know how stupid that sounds? > [@](#): > > Here’s my Pit thread on the subject: > > [All you Zimmerman-lovers in the Great Debates thread are... - The BBQ Pit - Straight Dope Message Board](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=654524) You really want to dredge that thread up? It’s a perfect example of a Pit thread gone bad, with the OP becoming the Pit-ee. You need to develop some self-awareness, dude. ---
**Author:** ![al27052](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/41988e/32.png) [@al27052](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/al27052)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-for-the-union-label/639644/152 "2012-11-07T16:08:31Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > I’m absolutely against the death penalty. Good. ---
**Author:** ![al27052](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/41988e/32.png) [@al27052](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/al27052)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-for-the-union-label/639644/153 "2012-11-07T21:06:28Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > Emphasis added. Do you know how stupid that sounds? > > You really want to dredge that thread up? It’s a perfect example of a Pit thread gone bad, with the OP becoming the Pit-ee. > > You need to develop some self-awareness, dude. I know it turned into a pitting of me. I responded with restraint and maturity, something my opponents rarely achieve. As far as sounding stupid…you’re defending Bricker’s racism. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-for-the-union-label/639644/154 "2012-11-07T21:14:47Z")
> [@al27052](#): > > I know it turned into a pitting of me. I responded with restraint and maturity, something my opponents rarely achieve. Oh my… that thread reminded me that you’re [this guy.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=15144861&postcount=120) > [@](#): > > As far as sounding stupid…you’re defending Bricker’s racism. He’s not a racist. ---
**Author:** ![Lobohan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobohan/32/79_2.png) [@Lobohan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobohan)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-for-the-union-label/639644/155 "2012-11-07T21:19:25Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > He’s not a racist. He just thinks that blacks should have a lot harder time voting. Not just blacks of course, anyone who is over-represented in the poor. ---
**Author:** ![al27052](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/41988e/32.png) [@al27052](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/al27052)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2012, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-for-the-union-label/639644/156 "2012-11-08T06:18:14Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > Oh my… that thread reminded me that you’re [this guy.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=15144861&postcount=120) > > He’s not a racist. Unless he’s a liberal who’s trolling, he’s a racist. Yeppers. As far as that thread goes, the guy who tried to call BS on my claims never actually put his test together. That’s good, because he was doing nothing but wasting my time. As are you, and Bricker, you sad, fucked-up troll. ROFL [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-for-the-union-label/639644.md?page=7)