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Truckers in Ottawa are building snow barriers. Kind of like a fort. (Original Post) applegrove Feb 2022 OP
They know it is mostly symbolism, but obstacles will slow down police. They are hoping for Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2022 #1
If the police are smart they will have three shifts and arrest people applegrove Feb 2022 #2
No sleep for occupiers. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2022 #3
I hope nobody passes out Adderall. That could lead to addictions. applegrove Feb 2022 #4
If they get Mike Lindell's crappy pillows via his airlift, they won't sleep well Ocelot II Feb 2022 #7
They Can Build Forts WHITT Feb 2022 #5
Will there be snowball fights? Ocelot II Feb 2022 #6
Yikes. I hope nobody does that. So far it looks like there is no violence. I hope applegrove Feb 2022 #8
The biased Busterscruggs Feb 2022 #19
Don't forget to lick the flagpole for good luck Blue Owl Feb 2022 #9
I did that on a metal railings at the back door to our house when applegrove Feb 2022 #10
I wonder when they start tossing their dirty diapers and bottles of pee at cops? Runningdawg Feb 2022 #11
They drink the pee RainCaster Feb 2022 #18
I will be the FIRST to admit that I do not know all the facts concerning this "event' Ferrets are Cool Feb 2022 #12
The local tow truck companies who could haul away big rigs refused applegrove Feb 2022 #17
Just curious, how long can they keep the trucks running const (to keep from freezing up)? SWBTATTReg Feb 2022 #13
People have been bringing multiple fuel canisters at a time. Their beef: overthrow government. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2022 #22
Water cannon time? SheltieLover Feb 2022 #14
They are then parking rigs behind the snow barriers Bev54 Feb 2022 #15
Just start coming down the street with one of these sdfernando Feb 2022 #16
Surely Busterscruggs Feb 2022 #20
What's really scary is knowing that these children are driving the killer vehicles next to you Walleye Feb 2022 #21

Bernardo de La Paz

(50,902 posts)
1. They know it is mostly symbolism, but obstacles will slow down police. They are hoping for
Fri Feb 18, 2022, 03:01 PM
Feb 2022

They are undoubtedly hoping for a huge swell of "protestors" to help them out on the weekend like the last three. I think they will be disappointed.

Not sure what nighttime will bring.

applegrove

(123,117 posts)
2. If the police are smart they will have three shifts and arrest people
Fri Feb 18, 2022, 03:03 PM
Feb 2022

overnight as the truckers sleep in their cabs.

Ocelot II

(120,836 posts)
7. If they get Mike Lindell's crappy pillows via his airlift, they won't sleep well
Fri Feb 18, 2022, 03:15 PM
Feb 2022

because those pillows are made of cheap shredded memory foam and they're lumpy.

Ocelot II

(120,836 posts)
6. Will there be snowball fights?
Fri Feb 18, 2022, 03:13 PM
Feb 2022

When those guys had snowball fights as kids they probably wetted their snowballs so they'd freeze into ice balls, which would hurt if you got hit with one. So if they start throwing snowballs, watch out for the iced-up ones.

applegrove

(123,117 posts)
10. I did that on a metal railings at the back door to our house when
Fri Feb 18, 2022, 03:33 PM
Feb 2022

I was 4 or 5. My mom boiled water quickly and poured it 3 feet away from me on the metal railing. Worked. My tongue was not very damaged and it was released.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,957 posts)
12. I will be the FIRST to admit that I do not know all the facts concerning this "event'
Fri Feb 18, 2022, 03:40 PM
Feb 2022

but does anyone else believe that Canada is at fault for letting this bullshit exist for as long as it has??

Have these asswipes been completely legal with what they are doing from the very start? If not, why were they not arrested and charged long ago?

applegrove

(123,117 posts)
17. The local tow truck companies who could haul away big rigs refused
Fri Feb 18, 2022, 04:02 PM
Feb 2022

to help as they were threatened. I don't regret it if there ends up being very little violence.

SWBTATTReg

(24,085 posts)
13. Just curious, how long can they keep the trucks running const (to keep from freezing up)?
Fri Feb 18, 2022, 03:41 PM
Feb 2022

After a while, they'll run out of gas/diesel and then what? They abandoned the rigs on city streets and the city has every right to tow every one of these rigs, ticketing the drivers for the towing and storage of super large vehicles as well as being a public danger (what are they carrying, freight-wise, etc.). Like I said in a prior posting, the COVID masks / vaccines / issues etc. all are starting to fade away. So, where's the beef?

Bev54

(11,917 posts)
15. They are then parking rigs behind the snow barriers
Fri Feb 18, 2022, 03:47 PM
Feb 2022

I am not sure if they think that will stop the tow trucks or what is in their minds. The snow will be removed in no time.

 

Busterscruggs

(448 posts)
20. Surely
Fri Feb 18, 2022, 04:19 PM
Feb 2022

Somebody that loves Canada owns a flame thrower. Those barriers would be gone in no time. Somebody needs to stand tall and finally support Treadau. He is a righteous and good man who deserves all their respect

Walleye

(35,663 posts)
21. What's really scary is knowing that these children are driving the killer vehicles next to you
Fri Feb 18, 2022, 04:20 PM
Feb 2022

On the road. If a big rig hits your car it’s not the trucker that gets hurt.

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