# Yet another "hate crime" revealed to be a hoax by a leftist **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [May 5, 2017, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957 "2017-05-05T23:01:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/61 "2017-05-08T14:43:56Z")
> [@gytalf2000](#): > > Hey, what happens to the idiots who fake these crimes? Do they get charged with anything? Frequently they’ll be charged with filing a false police report, perjury (when they’ve given sworn statements) and/or obstruction of justice. ---
**Author:** ![Damuri\_Ajashi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/898d66/32.png) [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/62 "2017-05-08T14:53:51Z")
> [@Projammer](#): > > Seriously dude? Cauliflower is just nasty. About the only thing worse is brussels sprouts. And egg plant. Roasted brussel sprouts with bacon is awesome. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/63 "2017-05-08T14:58:11Z")
> [@Okrahoma](#): > > Not entirely. But a significant percentage is hoaxes. I don’t know exactly what. But just the fact that I can cite a few dozen such for you (and those are just the ones that were uncovered, how many weren’t?) should give you pause. I deplore the actual examples of false reports but I’m not convinced your extrapolation to “a significant percentage” is supportable. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/64 "2017-05-08T15:02:54Z")
> [@Damuri\_Ajashi](#): > > Roasted brussel sprouts with bacon is awesome. Just eggplant by itself roasted with a little olive oil and salt is awesome. Also too grilled. Though that benefits from addition of garlic and fresh basil. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/65 "2017-05-08T15:23:24Z")
> [@Damuri\_Ajashi](#): > > Roasted brussel sprouts with bacon is awesome. Bacon without the sprouts is even more awesome. BACON ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Miskatonic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr.miskatonic/32/310_2.png) [@Mr.Miskatonic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Miskatonic)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/66 "2017-05-08T15:32:51Z")
> [@Okrahoma](#): > > Not entirely. But a significant percentage is hoaxes. I don’t know exactly what. But just the fact that I can cite a few dozen such for you (and those are just the ones that were uncovered, how many weren’t?) should give you pause. A number of people have faked their death or have been declared dead via internet rumors. Does that mean I should by default give paused even after confirmation of a person’s actual death? What gives me pause is your apologetics for an authoritarian kleptocrat whose antics have resulted in spillover attacks on people. [Hate crimes are on the increase](http://lmgtfy.com/?q=police+say+hate+crimes+on+the+increase). Your ability to find some faked incidents is baseless handwaving from a hate-driven regime. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/67 "2017-05-08T15:52:56Z")
Okrahoma, why are you a leftist flying a false flag? ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/68 "2017-05-08T16:04:09Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > Bacon without the sprouts is even more awesome. > > BACON You have to substitute bacon for the sprouts. Otherwise, all that’s left is not enough bacon. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/69 "2017-05-08T16:09:28Z")
> [@Damuri\_Ajashi](#): > > Roasted brussel sprouts with bacon is awesome. A ceramic plate with bacon is awesome. Just don’t eat the plate. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/70 "2017-05-08T16:41:48Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > A ceramic plate with bacon is awesome. Just don’t eat the plate. Hey, **Okrahoma** , I have it on good authority that this guy’s a leftist! Get him! Of course, I guess I’m one too. Well, I’m left-handed, if that counts. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/71 "2017-05-08T16:54:22Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > A ceramic plate with bacon is awesome. Just don’t eat the plate. Why not? IT TOUCHED BACON. ---
**Author:** ![Projammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/projammer/32/559_2.png) [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/72 "2017-05-08T17:21:08Z")
Because of the potential of not being able to enjoy more bacon in the future. May I suggest using a piece of toast to wipe the remaining essence of bacon from the plate to transfer to your palette. Or even better, buttered toast. ---
**Author:** ![Wilson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/96bed5/32.png) [@Wilson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wilson)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/73 "2017-05-08T18:04:13Z")
> [@Projammer](#): > > Because of the potential of not being able to enjoy more bacon in the future. May I suggest using a piece of toast to wipe the remaining essence of bacon from the plate to transfer to your palette. Or even better, buttered toast. Or even better yet, MORE BACON. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/74 "2017-05-08T19:15:39Z")
> [@watchwolf49](#): > > Except **kaylasdad99** loves potatoes … a cup of Potato Buds, cup of boiling water, salt pepper butter to taste … to die for … No, I love potatoes. But my family are trying to cut down on our carbs. This was surprisingly tasty. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/75 "2017-05-08T22:15:19Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > No, I love potatoes. But my family are trying to cut down on our carbs. This was surprisingly tasty. I’ve been trying to cut back on carbs, too; very rarely prepare white rice or white pasta (AKA “rice” and “pasta”) these days. But I refuse to skimp on me spuds. I figure they’ve got to have lots of healthy vitamins and minerals in 'em, otherwise the Irish would refer to Famine Queen Victoria as the Diabetes Queen. FWIW, I think your cauliflower recipe sounds delish. ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/76 "2017-05-08T22:21:09Z")
What the cauliflower and Brussels sprout haters are missing, is the delightful contrast between the crunchy sourness of the vegetable, and the rich creaminess (often sweetened) of the sauce. ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/77 "2017-05-08T22:30:31Z")
Another reason to oppose hoaxes is because the hoaxes can get more attention, on a case by case basis, than the real crimes. The Tawana Brawley case probably got more attention than several real rape cases combined. The Duke lacrosse case (not technically a “hoax,” but false accusation) got more attention than several real rapes might have; same for the University of Virginia Rolling Stone article. Really, from a tactical standpoint, not worth it. ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/78 "2017-05-08T23:20:43Z")
> [@Velocity](#): > > Another reason to oppose hoaxes is because the hoaxes can get more attention, on a case by case basis, than the real crimes. The Tawana Brawley case probably got more attention than several real rape cases combined. The Duke lacrosse case (not technically a “hoax,” but false accusation) got more attention than several real rapes might have; same for the University of Virginia Rolling Stone article. > > Really, from a tactical standpoint, not worth it. Yep… I don’t think anyone here is arguing in favor of hoaxes. ---
**Author:** ![Okrahoma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90db22/32.png) [@Okrahoma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Okrahoma)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/79 "2017-05-08T23:31:27Z")
> [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#): > > Frequently they’ll be charged with filing a false police report, perjury (when they’ve given sworn statements) and/or obstruction of justice. Here’s one recently arrested: [ISU professor arrested, accused of making up threats and attack](http://www.tribstar.com/news/isu-professor-arrested-accused-of-making-up-threats-and-attack/article_c7ca5b60-26d9-11e7-a35a-0f3c7868f652.html) ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2017, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957/80 "2017-05-09T01:56:57Z")
> [@iiandyiiii](#): > > Yep… I don’t think anyone here is arguing in favor of hoaxes. Oh, come on. WALRUS IN CENTRAL PARK ZOO SPEAKS? How can you NOT be in favor of that? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hate-crime-revealed-to-be-a-hoax-by-a-leftist/785957.md?page=5)