Video Vigilante

[okcnative]

mranderson --- Personally, if I were basing my vote on Bates (who, incidentally is NOT running,) I would have to vote for Prater just because Bates has tried to align himself with the poor guy. However, I’m not basing my vote on Bates. Again, Bates is NOT running.

At least with Prater, the entire Bates issue would become a non-issue --- unlike that which Lane has continued to focus upon. Bates is a giant albatross around Prater’s neck. And Bates would obviously no longer be empowered if Lane weren’t in office.

The main focus I have on the vote are the candidates themselves. I believe Prater will make for a better D.A. --- away from the Macy/Lane legacy...and for this discussion's sake, away from Bates.

And BailJumper, please! BACK OFF of OKLApi. Does there have to be a connection just because he knows his facts and is in the business? The only person (other than the attorney for the prostitute McCullough or her pimp) who would have a connection would be the investigator whose husband Bates claims was caught with a prostitute. See AltWeeklies.com: News & Features: Oklahoma Gazette: Crime & Justice: Jail Bates? if you don’t keep up with the news at John TV --- which you said you do (in a previous post.) OKLApi is in the business and he is probably much more informed than you are. Unless you are in the business or a private investigator, I doubt you know the in’s and out’s of the situation.

So I ask you, BailJumper, what is your connection to Bates?

My question is simply this: When did the race for D.A. between Wes Lane and David Prater became about a guy who is NOT in the race and not worth giving the time of day to? Can we just get back to the race and who will make the best D.A. without bringing a nutcase like Bates into it?

[mranderson]

"mranderson --- Personally, if I were basing my vote on Bates (who, incidentally is NOT running,) I would have to vote for Prater just because Bates has tried to align himself with the poor guy. However, I’m not basing my vote on Bates. Again, Bates is NOT running.

At least with Prater, the entire Bates issue would become a non-issue --- unlike that which Lane has continued to focus upon. Bates is a giant albatross around Prater’s neck. And Bates would obviously no longer be empowered if Lane weren’t in office."

I am perfectly aware that Bates is not running. In fact, Bates could not run even if he wanted to. He is not an attorney which is a requirement to become DA. The point is that if Prater wins, then Bates wins. He is causing trouble for Lane because Lane is the one who filed the charges against him, and Bates thinks Prater will have them dismissed. So, a vote for Prater is a vote in favor of Brian Bates' agenda.

[The Old Downtown Guy]

. . . I knew he was destined to be busted. He is an -------. He is self centered, egotistical, rude, and every word in between. Personally, I come closer to hating him than anyone on this earth (except the Clinton's). . . . Personally, I hope he gets life in prison and the sisters get to play with him. . . . I will probably spend the rest of my life trying to figure him out... Him and every other rude, self centered ------- on the planet.

You do not know him. I do. And vomit at the sight of him.

Perhaps you should seek professional help about all this anger; very unhealthy.

[Midtowner]

ODTG: I concur.

[mranderson]

Perhaps you should seek professional help about all this anger; very unhealthy.

I do not need professional help, thank you. I can, however, think of some on this forum that do need it. My "anger" is well under control.

[davido]

I don't think Bates is the only one he has a vengence for, and I don't think Lane is the only one with a power trip and Alpha syndrome abuse.

[THEComedian]

Perhaps you should seek professional help about all this anger; very unhealthy.

I think most people feel this way about Bates. The guy is a real loser. Paying prostitutes to act before his camera is pretty sicko.

[Dave Cook]

Driving home from downtown, I took the Robinson route and noticed four prostitutes in broad daylight working the streets. Then I suddenly remembered 'The Vigilante'.

After checking youtube, I see this guy is still at it.

Didn't he declare war on this thing back in the mid-90's? I commend his efforts but looks as if we're falling a bit short on our mission.

[kevinpate]

Only 4? What I hear tell, some folks would call that a Tuesday