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Tracking truckers: Traffic jam on I-395 as convoy heads into DC for the first time

Discussion in 'Current Events' started by XXJefferson#51, Mar 15, 2022.

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  1. ButterBalls

    ButterBalls Well-Known Member

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    That's the first thing that came to my mind too :) I guess "Surprised" everyone doesn't realize that ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
     
    ButterBalls, Mar 15, 2022
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    Touché!

    Apart from that^^^^, the 'freedum" truckers are a bunch of idiots; you want to know who's pulling the strings, look to who's funding and organizing them.
     
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    Where are you getting the left hate it? The only people I really see really taking a stance one way or the other are right wingers and right wing organizations.

    Honestly I find it hilarious that these idiots trumpatriots are wasting their money at a time when fuel it as its highest and likely costing them their jobs if they work for a private outfit only to protest something that is pretty much already over.

    As long as they don’t start an illegal blockade they have my full support to show the world how stupid they are.
     
    cd8ed, Mar 15, 2022
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    Egoboy Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    To add to the complaint the OP had on this "convoy" in a different thread, I also wish it were getting much more news coverage.... Stupidity rarely fails to draw good ratings, but this seems to be an exception..

    They may be trying to win hearts and minds, but all they are receiving is anger and middle fingers from much of DC.

    I hope we hold back a few Stingers from Ukraine to clear the streets if needed...
     
    Egoboy, Mar 16, 2022
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    XXJefferson#51 Banned

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    Really? You want to blow away people engaged in free speech protest you disagree with? Seriously? As far as getting the middle finger from the DC establishment and denizens, that’s gravy.
     
    XXJefferson#51, Mar 16, 2022
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    Egoboy Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    I'd personally give the drivers 10 minutes to move the truck or physically get away from it, if that helps...
     
    Egoboy, Mar 16, 2022
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    XXJefferson#51 Banned

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    In these protests they are moving.
     
    XXJefferson#51, Mar 16, 2022
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    Which is worse, the trucker's convoy or BLM/Antifa blocking traffic:
     
    Space_Time, Mar 16, 2022
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    Egoboy Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Dunno, but only one of those groups had an actual cause to be angry..
     
    Egoboy, Mar 17, 2022
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    Neither should block or impede traffic.
    The government has a duty to make sure ALL citizens are safe, which is why they pass laws, and impeding or blocking traffic creates an unsafe condition.
    Occasionally, they shut down an area for a short time, but if done with consent from the authorities, it can be safely done. Like some organized protests, rallies, parades, etc.
    Don't play on the highway.
     
    balancing act, Mar 17, 2022
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    On a highway ramp about 1 mile outside on my town...
    Here is what happened...
    Get This:

    Somebody in a compact sedan had a flat tire in a construction zone...
    And, until a tow truck and the police were able to show up (about 15 Minutes later) the highway came to a standstill...
    I wonder how many saw the stalled/backed-up traffic (which included many semi-trucks) and thought:

    "Wow! Them Convoy Protesters are Really Gittin' 'Er Done!"
     
    Andrew Jackson, Mar 17, 2022
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    XXJefferson#51 Banned

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    The truckers and the rest of the working class and small business owners accompanying them have just cause.. the other , none whatsoever
     
    XXJefferson#51, Mar 17, 2022
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    Actually, they’ll be thinking that this is a good idea.
    Robot Truckers Could Replace 500K U.S. Jobs

    Read more at: https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/self-driving-trucks-could-replace-90-of-long-haul-jobs
     
    Surfer Joe, Mar 19, 2022
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    Egoboy, Mar 19, 2022
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    XXJefferson#51 Banned

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    Robot/computer controlled passenger cars are still a long way off based on current test results. Besides, we don’t need to invent a way to take away yet more high paying working class jobs from the American people
     
    XXJefferson#51, Mar 19, 2022
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    It's already in use:
    https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/08/wal...s-to-ramp-up-its-online-grocery-business.html
    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/driver...dustry-as-soon-as-2021-60-minutes-2021-08-15/
    Be sure to read the second one especially, some of the technology they employ is amazing, like the ability to actively and constantly read the license plates of the vehicles around the truck and it's a well written article where the authors go for a ride in one.
    It's probably sooner than later.
     
    balancing act, Mar 19, 2022
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    Meanwhile in Ukraine……
     
    Bowerbird, Mar 19, 2022
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    What mandates?
     
    Bowerbird, Mar 19, 2022
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    This is a convoy I support. **** the cry babies who bitch about mandates that don't exist because they don't wanna wear a mask.

    [​IMG]
     
    WalterSobchak, Mar 19, 2022
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    XXJefferson#51 Banned

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    There are plenty of news and op Ed articles here on that issue.
     
    XXJefferson#51, Mar 19, 2022
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    I was just pointing out how “wussy” this lot look in comparison to what these VOLUNTEERS a are doing for Ukraine

    upload_2022-3-20_13-22-44.jpeg

    https://www.stripes.com/theaters/eu...ary-equipment-ukrainian-soldiers-5390190.html
     
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    Where the hell are there still mask mandates?
     
    Yulee, Mar 20, 2022
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    Javelins. Stingers are ground to air...
     
    Phyxius, Mar 20, 2022
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    Todays Idiots Convoy Update....

    - Biker backs up the idiots... Burning yet more expensive gas (funny video within)
    - Leader takes the weekend off.... Real dedicated type there....

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/people-convoy-gets-hilariously-trolled-153021181.html

    Remember this lady? It's great what 1 lone bicyclist can accomplish against dipsticks...

    [​IMG]
     
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    Funny article ahead... apparently, these people would rather piss on themselves than go home and stop this nonsense..

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/trucker-convoy-leader-says-truckers-191656397.html

    Also, they are thinking about performing "citizens' arrests" on Mayor Bowser of DC and others (Google Barney Fife Citizens Arrest someday)

    Urine deep trouble if you think that's a good idea...
     
    Egoboy, Mar 25, 2022
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