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mahatmakanejeeves

(60,933 posts)
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 11:31 AM Aug 2021

Social Media Sleuths Identify Anti-Masker Cultist Who Screamed At An Elderly Woman On Subway

VIRAL VIDEO: Social Media Sleuths Identify Anti-Masker Cultist Who Screamed At An Elderly Woman On Subway

August 17, 2021

Heavy.com reports:

Ryan Bartels is a Virginia man who has been accused on social media of being the anti-masker who yelled “1776!” at a woman on a New York City subway on August 15, 2021, in a now-viral video. The incident occurred on the Q subway train in New York City. Officials with the NYPD and the MTA have not commented about whether an investigation into the incident is ongoing. According to the MTA, masks are required on subways in New York City.

The video that went viral showed a man yelling “1776!” at a woman on the subway. It was posted on Twitter and TikTok by a user who goes by Naviko and @Subway_DJ. The man was not wearing a mask, while the woman was. “I wish the police would come and give you a $50 fine” for not wearing a mask, the woman tells the man. The man then leans closer and says in a mocking tone in the woman’s face, “I’m so afraid!” He steps back after she says, “Please get away from me sir.”

Read the full article. Watch all the clips.

{snip}

Ryan Bartels’ friend in the red shirt is Nicholas Sam.

Nick is a “Sportsbook Operations Specialist” for
@DKSportsbook
.

He deleted his facebook this afternoon, likely because Ryan — his UVA pal — was having a meltdown about getting “doxxed” (his name was tied to his actions).


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Social Media Sleuths Identify Anti-Masker Cultist Who Screamed At An Elderly Woman On Subway (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2021 OP
GOOD! Think these cretins will learn some day that you can NOT escape being found out. CurtEastPoint Aug 2021 #1
Wait. There's a Q train in NY? What a splendid idea. A special train just for them. Midnight Writer Aug 2021 #2
College Republican and YAFFi underpants Aug 2021 #3
Rowing, huh? So that explains it. mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2021 #6
Sportsbook Operations Specialist? yonder Aug 2021 #4
He sells copies of the Daily Racing Form. nt hvn_nbr_2 Aug 2021 #5

Midnight Writer

(22,972 posts)
2. Wait. There's a Q train in NY? What a splendid idea. A special train just for them.
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 12:28 PM
Aug 2021

They can ride around all day screaming at and infecting each other, and everyone will be happy.

underpants

(186,631 posts)
3. College Republican and YAFFi
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 01:11 PM
Aug 2021

chief editor for Young Americans for Freedom, “a visible presence for the Conservative Movement, energizing students and encouraging them to speak out,” according to the group’s website.

The alumni directory says about Bartels, “Virginia Team Handball Club, founder and president; Beta Gamma Sigma, chief financial officer; Catholic Student Ministries; Global Markets Group; Madison House, Westminster Daycare Center, Hot Shots soccer coach; Veconlab; Moneythink, executive board; Young Americans for Freedom, chief editor; Alternative Investment Fund, chief marketing officer; Undergraduate Economics Teaching Fellow; Virginia Advocate, senior editor; Virginia Men’s Rowing; Virginia Rifle and Pistol Club; College Republicans; Creating Assets Savings and Hope, volunteer; Cavalier Academic Support Team Economics, tutor; Intra

mahatmakanejeeves

(60,933 posts)
6. Rowing, huh? So that explains it.
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 08:49 PM
Aug 2021

His LinkedIn account has been scrubbed. I gather that he went to the Commerce School. SATs are pretty high among that crowd, so he's no dummy.

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