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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Subject: Re: Trumpedo: "guns-a-blazing," baby
Date: 11/02/25 4:01 PM
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I'm not labeling them as such based on what they're being used for, but the physical nature of the vessels. These are for the most part fishing vessels (or other transportation craft) that are being used for smuggling, but physically have no characteristics that pose a responsive threat to a military force seeking to destroy them with missiles or long guns.

Exactly so. One thing we never found on pangas was weapons or expended brass. I gotta think the pangeros knew that if they were spotted landing through the surf they'd be sitting ducks out in the open. No way they'd survive a firefight with LEOs. It's not like they cold swim for it. There have been some high speed chases, but never shooting.

..as to Trump's claim that he's closed the border completely.... even with our infrared scanners on the bluffs, some are getting through.

nbcsandiego.com - Coast guard says migrants caught on panga boat off san diego coast

fox5sandiego.com - US coast guard intercepts panga
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