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At least for me, “The Regulators” sounds like a bunch of guys in dark suits with stacks of records and regulations. “Pursuant to 17 USC § 501, we’re going to br
by mattkrause 4y ago
At least for me, “The Regulators” sounds like a bunch of guys in dark suits with stacks of records and regulations. “Pursuant to 17 USC § 501, we’re going to break your kneecaps”
The coolest possible use of a regulator is maybe scuba diving?
- zht 4y agoClassic song: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1plPyJdXKIY https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1plPyJdXKIY
- SketchySeaBeast 4y ago"Oh shit, it's OSHA, run!"
- maxcan 4y agoFor me, 'regulators' sounds like a bunch of guys who regulate any stealing of his property. They're damn good too. Can't be any geek off the streets. I suspect this is a different group.
- starkparker 4y agoNo, they're just another group of incompetents. https://knock-la.com/lasd-gang-regulators-shooting-zabala/ https://knock-la.com/lasd-gang-regulators-shooting-zabala/ > Jason Zabala, an inked Regulator, is responsible for the deaths of at least two people and cost the County $4 million. ... > In October 2011, an on-duty Zabala ran a red light and was involved in a collision. Sonya Benton, 49, was inside the other car. The impact gravely injured her spine, causing long-term damage and prompting a fusion surgery. At the beginning of the case, the County’s counsel asserted that Benton’s injuries weren’t serious and the surgery wasn’t necessary. The case settled for $80,000 before trial. Taxpayers picked up the bill for her award and everyone’s attorney fees. Zabala remained a deputy. ... > The deputies later claimed Laffitte had a gun. However, Zabala said in his deposition that he never saw a weapon on Laffitte. A handgun was recovered from the scene, but it tested negative for Laffitte’s DNA, according to court documents. The testing did conclude, however, that at least two other individuals handled the gun. Shortly after the incident, Cotton said in a press conference, “I want revenge for my brother’s death. There will be no justice in Los Angeles until my brother’s murderers go to prison… I want them jailed for killing my brother and brutalizing my family.” > That didn’t happen. Laffitte’s family settled the case for $1,500,000 before it went to trial. Taxpayers, of course, footed the bill. But the deputies who killed Terry Laffitte were never charged, and it does not appear they were disciplined. It appears as if Barrios was still a member of the department as recently as 2019. Horrifyingly, Zabala went on to kill another man in front of his family. A sibling comment mentions the 2018 film Den of Thieves - that's the Regulators. Their tattoo's even on screen.
- klooney 4y agoIt's a reference to https://genius.com/Warren-g-regulate-lyrics https://genius.com/Warren-g-regulate-lyrics
- tyingq 4y agoOr perhaps a reference to William Bonner "Billy the Kid" and the deputized gang/posse he was associated with? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_County_Regulators https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_County_Regulators
- floren 4y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_County_Regulators https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_County_Regulators
- P_I_Staker 4y agoIt has hip-hop roots, although it's not clear if they intended to reference these regulators.
- ch4s3 4y agoThey’re both referencing Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County Regulators. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_County_Regulators https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_County_Regulators
- mr_toad 4y ago> At least for me, “The Regulators” sounds like a bunch of guys in dark suits with stacks of records and regulations. Probably named after a previous gang: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_County_Regulators https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_County_Regulators