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Ocelot II

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5. The fraud in question has been handled in court and a bunch of people

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Wed Mar 4, 2026, 11:17 AM

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were convicted. The ringleader of the fraud scheme is a White woman.

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So I just got this email from an in-law: [View all] Ocelot II Yesterday OP

She got away from black people by moving to Arkansas? Norrrm Yesterday #1

She's in the northern part of the state in a county that's about 1% minority. Ocelot II Yesterday #2

Sundown town, eh? Norrrm 19 hrs ago #39

Fraud is a crime and should be handled in a court of law Walleye Yesterday #3

The fraud in question has been handled in court and a bunch of people Ocelot II Yesterday #5

Well, it's stupid and Republican to blame all Somali refugees for crimes of a few Walleye 23 hrs ago #10

Abbott spent 11 billion on his border scam. Scruffy1 1 hr ago #58

United States I grew up and doesn't use barbed wire at the border to torture children looking for refugee statu Walleye 1 hr ago #60

Those are two good facts. I'd send it. CrispyQ Yesterday #4

I'm ignoring it, which will probably bug her more than any response I could provide. Ocelot II Yesterday #7

Remember George Bernard Shaw Randomthought 23 hrs ago #23

You can't fix stupid. Katinfl 19 hrs ago #40

Dear Ocelot UpInArms Yesterday #6

Sorry, but your response was appropriate. pandr32 23 hrs ago #8

My final response was no response at all except to delete the email. Ocelot II 23 hrs ago #9

Being a void to her vindictive posts is a good choice IMO irisblue 23 hrs ago #12

Sometimes silence is the very best Fuck You. Ocelot II 23 hrs ago #14

You consider creating a file to transfer her hate screeds to? irisblue 23 hrs ago #20

Not worth the effort. He's probably lost now too. Ocelot II 23 hrs ago #21

I'm sorry for your disappointment. pandr32 23 hrs ago #13

The best choice! niyad 23 hrs ago #16

Based on my own life, Dear_Prudence 22 hrs ago #32

LOL popsdenver 22 hrs ago #33

Good one blue_jay 11 hrs ago #56

If she ever asks you if you read the email, tell it it's probably in your Spam folder. nt Ilsa 22 hrs ago #35

You absolutely did the right thing. Katinfl 19 hrs ago #41

Yes, don't feed the trolls BWdem4life 23 hrs ago #11

The trolls that should be fed the least are the ones you know. Ocelot II 23 hrs ago #15

Awwww, can't we feed them to the alligators? or to whatever lives in the bayous? niyad 23 hrs ago #17

Forget about it AverageOldGuy 23 hrs ago #18

I've done exactly that. This mean old troll isn't getting fed. Ocelot II 23 hrs ago #22

My advice in these situations is always - don't engage. Hit delete and go about your day. flashman13 23 hrs ago #19

I did. Ocelot II 23 hrs ago #28

Wouldn't a good response be Quanto Magnus 23 hrs ago #24

I have one like that. mn9driver 23 hrs ago #25

DO NOT RESPOND. If you respond she wins. 617Blue 23 hrs ago #26

I did not respond, for exactly that reason. Ocelot II 23 hrs ago #27

She should check the relative standard of living and education levels of Arkansas. vs MN viva la 23 hrs ago #29

Delete is your friend. Clouds Passing 22 hrs ago #30

I used to think that not responding to people like that was the correct thing to do, you know, the higher road but Escurumbele 22 hrs ago #31

It's really difficult to hear such stupidity from people you respected mdbl 22 hrs ago #34

Afraid I wouldn't have been able to restrain myself relayerbob 21 hrs ago #36

Smart move. AltairIV 21 hrs ago #37

There is no harm in sending her factual information like the rankings of MN vrs AR. I think we should be educating Maraya1969 20 hrs ago #38

Waste of time. Ocelot II 18 hrs ago #43

The GOP doesn't say things like, "It's a waste of time" and that is one of the reasons they keep their talking points. Maraya1969 18 hrs ago #44

This isn't political, it's personal and has nothing to do with the GOP's methods. Ocelot II 18 hrs ago #45

Reply with facts KT2000 19 hrs ago #42

remind your in-laws of the facts. SleeplessinSoCal 18 hrs ago #46

My grandparents, parents and family have lived in MN for their entire lives (it is a well run state with decent people). waterwatcher123 18 hrs ago #47

Not responding was the correct choice. OldBaldy1701E 17 hrs ago #48

My MIL used to send crap like that. debsy 17 hrs ago #49

I'm sorry this happened to you. HeartsCanHope 16 hrs ago #50

My suggestion is that you should ignore this obvious provocation FakeNoose 13 hrs ago #51

Exactly. I haven't actually seen her or spoken with her in many years, since she left the state, Ocelot II 13 hrs ago #53

That email? Aussie105 13 hrs ago #52

Hey, Ocelot II, you're in better company right here. calimary 11 hrs ago #54

Silence speaks a thousand words to someone who seeks affirmation. Aussie105 11 hrs ago #55

The silence will probably drive them nuts. We're in tough times. Joinfortmill 3 hrs ago #57

But you must invite them for Christmas and endure their insults Arazi 1 hr ago #59

Sometimes ignorring people speaks louder than words. It says "you're not worthy of my attention". appleannie1 1 hr ago #61

And there's nothing more annoying to a troll than being ignored. Ocelot II 59 min ago #62

FWIW, my son just bought a house in the Minneapolis area and decided to settle there SpankMe 17 min ago #63

Dang. It's so disheartening when friends and family MontanaMama 9 min ago #64