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public enemy

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A quick definition of public enemy:

Term: PUBLIC ENEMY

Definition: A public enemy is someone or something that is considered a threat to society or the public. It can be a person, group, or organization that is seen as dangerous or harmful to the well-being of others. They may be involved in criminal activities or have beliefs that go against the values of society. Public enemies are often the subject of public scrutiny and may be pursued by law enforcement agencies.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A public enemy is someone or something that is considered a threat to society or the general public. It can refer to a person, group, or organization that is seen as dangerous or harmful to the well-being of the community.

Example: In the 1930s, notorious criminals like John Dillinger and Bonnie and Clyde were considered public enemies because of their violent crimes and the fear they instilled in the public.

Explanation: The example illustrates how individuals who commit crimes that pose a threat to society can be labeled as public enemies. The term is used to describe those who are seen as a danger to the public and are actively pursued by law enforcement.

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GreyCeaselessMammoth

8:51

that's like basically how wildland firefighting still works

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

8:52

I did wildland and most of the time it was controlled burns but it is pretty funny to imagine doing that in a city/neighborhood.

Dkk

8:52

The Santa Ana winds kinda helped with that because it pushed the fire back to where it had already burned despite the news media saying everything was going to get worse like the idiots they are.

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

8:55

Cant imagine being the guy to be like "hey so to keep your neighbors house from burning down we are going to bulldoze yours and then catch it on fire"

lilypadfrog

8:55

buddy you can either stay in or get out but we’re bulldozing this

lilypadfrog

8:55

someone brought cake to the work breakroom today

lilypadfrog

8:56

they will tell you 9 AM is too early to eat cake but they are wrong

GreyCeaselessMammoth

8:56

guys it's my bday!

lilypadfrog

8:56

happy birthday!!!

GreyCeaselessMammoth

8:56

i was going to go get myself a nice little coffee but the shop is closed because when it snows here everyone freaks out

GreyCeaselessMammoth

8:56

thanks lily!!!!

lilypadfrog

8:56

that’s probably why there was cake in my break room. someone knew it was your birthday

GreyCeaselessMammoth

8:57

exactly

GreyCeaselessMammoth

8:57

have some for me

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

8:57

I guess you now have to go buy alcohol now to celebrate

lilypadfrog

8:57

come here I’ll share

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

8:57

And for my bday a couple days ago all I got was a baby with bubble gut lol

lilypadfrog

8:58

baby and your dream law school I think those are good presents

lilypadfrog

8:59

happy bday to you too my friend

Eggan

8:59

malewoods mentioned

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

8:59

Yeah they were all a week or so early but still pretty chill, people with January Bdays are generally the best. Just saying

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

9:00

@Eggan: YES! that is who it was, horny over people getting As

GreyCeaselessMammoth

9:00

yeah bulb, i've noticed that too

Eggan

9:01

i wonder what happened to him but he was so annoying

lilypadfrog

9:01

I’m always wahoowa-ing in his honor

lilypadfrog

9:02

I think that’s probably why I haven’t heard anything from UVA. Yeah I didn’t write a why UVA but they can probably feel how much I say wahoowa

Mostlylegal

9:02

wahoowa

Mostlylegal

9:02

it is too damn cold

lilypadfrog

9:03

jajaja

Sassy-Scholar116

9:03

snow with palm trees is pretty cool ngl

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