This channel has other videos of wall construction, as well as a bunch of US military produced videos. Some are super short, others are very interesting and timely, like the footage of the Coast guard delivering Corona test kits to that cruise ship off the coast of California.
That I can't answer. Maybe they do, but in stages, or maybe they don't, because they think it's not needed up that high? IDK The fill points look about 12 feet high.
It is to stop invaders from using a cutting torch to cut a hole in the wall. When concrete is super heated with a torch it basically explodes and hurts like hell. Making it damn near impossible to use a torch on. Also, it will instantly ruin any cutting blade that you would use to cut through the steel. It is not a guarantee that it cannot be cut through, but it sure as hell slows the process down.
Great walls make great neighbors. The only people needing to be shot are the drug cartel bastards. Regular Mexican folks can stay home and build up their great country and sell us delicious tacos!
More wall is good and faster is great! As far as the blowing down thing, perhaps you've been mislead. The part that fell down just had its footing poured, and while propped up, wasn't able to withstand a strong wind event. Obviously once the footing hardened, and the bollards are separately filled with concrete, that wall ain't going anywhere 😁
It doesn't get blown down from the wind, that's fake news. A section that was recently constructed and in wet concrete that had yet to set was affected, but once the concrete is dry it can survive hurricane force gales.
It is far too weak though. Coyotes have cut many holes in the wall just with tools available from home depot. They've even driven vehicles through some of these holes.
I want a solid wall. Like most of the prototypes we were shown.
Totally fake news. It's impossible for a vehicle to be driven through the new wall design, even if they cut beams. Show me evidence or retract your statement because I am worried you are concern trolling at this point.
What can a solid wall do that this wall can not? Aren't you aware of the value of being able to see through to the other side of the wall while still obstructing crossing?
"It's impossible for a vehicle to be driven through the new wall design, even if they cut beams."
You link to a story that makes absolutely no mention of people driving through the new wall design. Again this is totally fake news. Where in your link does it mention people are driving through walls?
Again while I am giving you the benefit of the doubt you should be aware your posting mimics that of a concern troll. Dissent is welcomed here but it must be based on citable fact and not baseless assertions.
I would add to what the other poster said about the power tools thing:
This video I posted above shows them filling those bollards with concrete. You would have to cut through the steel, then cut/break the concrete, requiring several different tools, all high powered, not battery operated. You can't bend those bollards with the concrete interior either. Now add sensors. This work gives Border Patrol plenty of time to get to the site.
Thank you for taking time to discover and link to the truth. So regarding the power tools those claims are true, yet needs context to fully understand. The wall is part of an ecosystem of border security which includes sensors and an additional wall. When people begin to cut the wall, CBP is alerted and is able to head to the area to apprehend anyone who makes it to the other side. Also, were you able to cut one column and bend it forward, it would barely be enough space for one person at a time to crawl through, thus massively slowing crossings.
The wall was not meant to be impenetrable, but to delay crossings which it does and does so quite effectively. Are you arguing that the wall is not effective in stopping illegal crossings? That is my main assertion.
This channel has other videos of wall construction, as well as a bunch of US military produced videos. Some are super short, others are very interesting and timely, like the footage of the Coast guard delivering Corona test kits to that cruise ship off the coast of California.
Why are they not filling from the top?
That I can't answer. Maybe they do, but in stages, or maybe they don't, because they think it's not needed up that high? IDK The fill points look about 12 feet high.
It is to stop invaders from using a cutting torch to cut a hole in the wall. When concrete is super heated with a torch it basically explodes and hurts like hell. Making it damn near impossible to use a torch on. Also, it will instantly ruin any cutting blade that you would use to cut through the steel. It is not a guarantee that it cannot be cut through, but it sure as hell slows the process down.
This WALL is your wall.....this WALL is my WALL...from california......... to the tex ar kan islands......................... =)
What's harder; this wall, or this thread watching it built
That opening shot of the concrete pouring was all I needed. Don't judge me. 😂
Hopefully it didn't pour all over your keyboard
I'm wearing my anti-Corona bubble suit, so no mess outside! 🍺😁
The numbers of invaders is still at record levels. We need to push for the wall to be completed much faster.
Upwards of ten times faster is needed if we're going to make 2024.
Also it needs to be strengthened so that it stops blowing down from the wind.
I don't want to hurt any of these Mexicans, I just don't want them in my country.
Great walls make great neighbors. The only people needing to be shot are the drug cartel bastards. Regular Mexican folks can stay home and build up their great country and sell us delicious tacos!
Can't disagree with that factoid!
Theyre invaders. They seek to destabilize our country. Its justified
If I were going to FedPost I'd probably lean more toward the people advocating for and funding the invasion rather than the invaders themselves.
More wall is good and faster is great! As far as the blowing down thing, perhaps you've been mislead. The part that fell down just had its footing poured, and while propped up, wasn't able to withstand a strong wind event. Obviously once the footing hardened, and the bollards are separately filled with concrete, that wall ain't going anywhere 😁
It doesn't get blown down from the wind, that's fake news. A section that was recently constructed and in wet concrete that had yet to set was affected, but once the concrete is dry it can survive hurricane force gales.
Oh good to know.
It is far too weak though. Coyotes have cut many holes in the wall just with tools available from home depot. They've even driven vehicles through some of these holes.
I want a solid wall. Like most of the prototypes we were shown.
Totally fake news. It's impossible for a vehicle to be driven through the new wall design, even if they cut beams. Show me evidence or retract your statement because I am worried you are concern trolling at this point.
What can a solid wall do that this wall can not? Aren't you aware of the value of being able to see through to the other side of the wall while still obstructing crossing?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/smugglers-are-sawing-through-new-sections-of-trumps-border-wall/2019/11/01/25bf8ce0-fa72-11e9-ac8c-8eced29ca6ef_story.html
Not true? I've read multiple similar stories.
"It's impossible for a vehicle to be driven through the new wall design, even if they cut beams."
You link to a story that makes absolutely no mention of people driving through the new wall design. Again this is totally fake news. Where in your link does it mention people are driving through walls?
Again while I am giving you the benefit of the doubt you should be aware your posting mimics that of a concern troll. Dissent is welcomed here but it must be based on citable fact and not baseless assertions.
So it seems that the vehicle drove through an older section of wall. https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article237640169.html
Are the claims that the wall can be cut through with normal power tools true or not?
I would add to what the other poster said about the power tools thing:
This video I posted above shows them filling those bollards with concrete. You would have to cut through the steel, then cut/break the concrete, requiring several different tools, all high powered, not battery operated. You can't bend those bollards with the concrete interior either. Now add sensors. This work gives Border Patrol plenty of time to get to the site.
Thank you for taking time to discover and link to the truth. So regarding the power tools those claims are true, yet needs context to fully understand. The wall is part of an ecosystem of border security which includes sensors and an additional wall. When people begin to cut the wall, CBP is alerted and is able to head to the area to apprehend anyone who makes it to the other side. Also, were you able to cut one column and bend it forward, it would barely be enough space for one person at a time to crawl through, thus massively slowing crossings.
The wall was not meant to be impenetrable, but to delay crossings which it does and does so quite effectively. Are you arguing that the wall is not effective in stopping illegal crossings? That is my main assertion.