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mysteryowl

(7,323 posts)
Sat Nov 9, 2019, 09:37 AM Nov 2019

Trump's first new wall construstion is going up in Texas

Last edited Sat Nov 9, 2019, 10:52 AM - Edit history (1)

Eight miles of original fencing are going up in the Rio Grande Valley, the first new wall to be built under President Trump. The administration wants 500 total miles constructed by 2021.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/08/us/border-wall-texas.html

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I remember recently seeing articles that these walls can be easily breached.

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Blue_playwright

(1,568 posts)
5. Not that I ever want to give him credit...
Sat Nov 9, 2019, 10:39 AM
Nov 2019

But I think the funds went into places and repaired/upgraded existing portions of the border fence. You know, the ones built by previous administrations after thoughtful research and traffic flow patterns - those little unnecessary things you do before spending millions. 🙄

But I’m convinced that there is grift lining someone’s pockets in this whole mess. He isn’t passionate about anything but money. 🤷🏻?♀️

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
6. I agree. I wonder how long it will take for people to step forward and give us the details?
Sat Nov 9, 2019, 10:45 AM
Nov 2019

It has to leak out, whether it is someone in the WH or in a foreign country. A shakedown is part of his normal dialogue.

Arazi

(6,829 posts)
7. I can hardly wait for the pictures of Mexicans sitting on top of it laughing
Sat Nov 9, 2019, 10:46 AM
Nov 2019

Or big gaping holes where it's been sawed open

crickets

(25,896 posts)
9. Never mind the military service personnel
Sat Nov 9, 2019, 12:36 PM
Nov 2019

who will have to do without some of the funds set aside for equipment maintenance and training, for base repairs needed after recent storms, for housing and school improvements for their families.

Never mind.

Donny needs his tinkertoy fence.

NotASurfer

(2,138 posts)
10. 8 miles? Has he thanked Eminem for the documentary he made about this a few years back?
Sat Nov 9, 2019, 12:44 PM
Nov 2019

I'm sure he hasn't seen it, but based on title alone he would clearly have to conclude Eminem was happily glorifying the fulfillment of Glorious Leader's wise and enlightened dictate on this

11. Fat Donnie: World class climbers have been unable to climb this will prototype.
Sat Nov 9, 2019, 01:24 PM
Nov 2019

To which real climbers call "BULLSHIT!"



One of the first ones to complete the climb was an eight year old girl.
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