Someone put chains on the fence at the federal building in LA and now the Department of Homeland Security is locked up inside the property and can't get out.
There used to be a story how a Russian military base wasn't paying its bills so their electricity got cut, so the soldiers just went to the nuclear power plant nearby, occupied it and turned it back on.
No idea how true it is, and because of Ukraine, it's impossible to google this.
No idea how true it is, and because of Ukraine, it's impossible to google this.
That's because this is complete bullshit that came right out of your ass. You CAN Google this via: "russia miltiary occupies nuclear plant before:2014-01-01" - of which there are zero results. Maybe stop making shit up regardless of the fun you're having in fantasy land.
They probably just started filming as soon as the crooks noticed. With these vids its all about framing and timing, because 5 minutes later that gate was probably open and everyone arrested. Still a cool protest idea tho.
Yes there are and they are less than $200 for a full setup, these are the wire fed type you can get at a Harbor Freight.
The power supply is the trickiest part, but the low end welders only need a 20amp circuit, which is a typical power level that might serve a suburban bedroom. You would need a vehicle but even a couple of deep cycle lead-acid batteries and an converter/inverter would power several minutes of welding, more than enough as typical spot welds only require ~10 seconds of arc time.
Source: am farmer and recently built a 9 foot tall wind driven kinetic sculpture of a Wendigo out of scrap rebar found about the place.
If we’re cobbling this together then we should just get a few lifepo4 12v 100ah for a couple hundred dollars. You could get 3 or 4: 1200 watt batteries for the price of one 1500 watt Jackery.
If they are anything like the farmers near me they will put it in the woods on the edge of their property to scare the shit out of folks at night. Bonus points if there's an access road or trail with a bend.
You can make a stuck welder with nothing but a couple pairs of vice grips thick wire (good old jumper cables), some stick electrodes and a couple car batteries in series.
I think the elecroboom guy did it on stage at a ted talk once.
You think those ice agents could climb? Especially in their tacticool cosplay gear?! The fence is also designed not to be easy to climb in case you didn't notice.
There seems to be no reference to this that is not reddit, facebook, x, threads, or instagram. Not sure what that means. Just an observation. I cant access the video for some reason.
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lost@lemmy.wtf · 117 pts · 343d
Now, disconnect the water, electricity, and network.
Kyrgizion@lemmy.world · 64 pts · 343d
Ah, the French approach. Highly efficient.
Klear@quokk.au · 14 pts · 343d
Unless they react with the Russian approach.
There used to be a story how a Russian military base wasn't paying its bills so their electricity got cut, so the soldiers just went to the nuclear power plant nearby, occupied it and turned it back on.
No idea how true it is, and because of Ukraine, it's impossible to google this.
Valmond@lemmy.world · 21 pts · 343d
The russian approach: kill the hostages, problem solved.
resipsaloquitur@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 341d
No hostages, no problem.
Ferrous@lemmy.ml · 0 pts · 341d
That's because this is complete bullshit that came right out of your ass. You CAN Google this via: "russia miltiary occupies nuclear plant before:2014-01-01" - of which there are zero results. Maybe stop making shit up regardless of the fun you're having in fantasy land.
Marshezezz@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 86 pts · 343d
jordanlund@lemmy.world · 69 pts · 343d
Objectively hilarious, but I can't believe they don't have a set of boltcutters in there somewhere.
We sure they didn't chain it to keep the protest out?
unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de · 60 pts · 343d
They probably just started filming as soon as the crooks noticed. With these vids its all about framing and timing, because 5 minutes later that gate was probably open and everyone arrested. Still a cool protest idea tho.
stoy@lemmy.zip · 36 pts · 343d
Are there portable arc welders?
How quick can you weld a few pieces of steel across the gates?
These questions a purely academic.
porksnort@slrpnk.net · 51 pts · 343d
Yes there are and they are less than $200 for a full setup, these are the wire fed type you can get at a Harbor Freight.
The power supply is the trickiest part, but the low end welders only need a 20amp circuit, which is a typical power level that might serve a suburban bedroom. You would need a vehicle but even a couple of deep cycle lead-acid batteries and an converter/inverter would power several minutes of welding, more than enough as typical spot welds only require ~10 seconds of arc time.
Source: am farmer and recently built a 9 foot tall wind driven kinetic sculpture of a Wendigo out of scrap rebar found about the place.
tpyo@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 342d
That's a very informative comment and I'll save it to base some research on
But more interesting is the sculpture you mentioned. I'd love to see if you wouldn't mind sharing!
Rooty@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 342d
That's cool, do you have any pictures to share?
AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 341d
Sculpture deserves its own post. Preferably a video of the creation process if you have it.
cynar@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 342d
There are portable power banks (generally known as power stations) that can put out that sort of power. 2.5-3kw is expensive, but not hideously.
You get batteries and inverter all in a portable package.
0x0@lemmy.zip · 4 pts · 341d
Jackery is one.
5in1k@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 341d
If we’re cobbling this together then we should just get a few lifepo4 12v 100ah for a couple hundred dollars. You could get 3 or 4: 1200 watt batteries for the price of one 1500 watt Jackery.
Inkstainthebat@pawb.social · 8 pts · 342d
I'm with @rooty@lemmy.world that sounds sick and I wanna see that
tankfox@midwest.social · 6 pts · 342d
Thermite doesn't require any electricity
caboose2006@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 341d
Yeah but thermite welding can be tricky. But a cool light show regardless.
Mediocre_Bard@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 341d
vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 341d
If they are anything like the farmers near me they will put it in the woods on the edge of their property to scare the shit out of folks at night. Bonus points if there's an access road or trail with a bend.
anomnom@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 341d
You can make a stuck welder with nothing but a couple pairs of vice grips thick wire (good old jumper cables), some stick electrodes and a couple car batteries in series.
I think the elecroboom guy did it on stage at a ted talk once.
Bloomcole@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 341d
It takes 5 seconds to climb that fence.
AlexLost@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 341d
You think those ice agents could climb? Especially in their tacticool cosplay gear?! The fence is also designed not to be easy to climb in case you didn't notice.
Bloomcole@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 340d
I was wrong, it would take me only 3 seconds.
AlexLost@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 339d
Again, you are not an ice agents. They aren't hiring the best and brightest...
AA5B@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 341d
Great opportunity for some person in security to “misplace” the boltcutters
WizardofFrobozz@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 341d
thedruid@lemmy.world · 59 pts · 343d
A federal facility without a bolt cutter? What a bunch if morons.
YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today · 34 pts · 343d
The clay of the West.
Tollana1234567@lemmy.today · 8 pts · 342d
these people are not a bright bunch.
LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 341d
Etterra@discuss.online · 1 pts · 341d
Don't worry, they'll have ICE use the ones they allegedly use to allegedly cut off the pinky toes of everyone they deport.
Mediocre_Bard@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 341d
Etterra@discuss.online · 3 pts · 341d
Isn't living in the post-irony era great?
peoplebeproblems@midwest.social · 19 pts · 343d
i think this was a good idea
otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 342d
everyone agrees
Gates9@sh.itjust.works · 10 pts · 341d
Lock ‘em up!
BigMacHole@sopuli.xyz · 8 pts · 341d
This is UNLAWFUL DETAINMENT and the Perps need to be DEPORTED!
-People who SUPPORT ICE!
Tollana1234567@lemmy.today · 7 pts · 342d
Pat_Riot@lemmy.today · 6 pts · 341d
Well now yer fish are in the barrel. You know what to do.
LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 341d
Check the PH and clean the filter to make sure the fish stay healthy?
ScoffingLizard@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 5 pts · 341d
There seems to be no reference to this that is not reddit, facebook, x, threads, or instagram. Not sure what that means. Just an observation. I cant access the video for some reason.
AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 341d
At least they're safe in there.
Fenrisulfir@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 341d
Why can’t these fucking potatoes climb the fence? What a bunch of bastards!
Ernstrommel@lemmy.world · -2 pts · 341d
This is technically keeping them hostage.