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Any sign of the 30 million port-a-potties yet? (Original Post) malaise May 2014 OP
I will check C-Span later shenmue May 2014 #1
They may float away PADemD May 2014 #2
I'm sure the false global climate change has nothing to do with it. Enthusiast May 2014 #5
ROFL malaise May 2014 #31
I heard they wore them, diapers! RKP5637 May 2014 #3
Depends pinboy3niner May 2014 #4
Trying to stop any leaks mindem May 2014 #8
... RKP5637 May 2014 #16
wickedleaks Whisp May 2014 #60
It's pouring down there BumRushDaShow May 2014 #6
Or 600,000 chartered buses? Princess Turandot May 2014 #7
That would be a world record malaise May 2014 #54
all diverted to the FEMA camps Nobel_Twaddle_III May 2014 #73
I got up early just to watch the news from DC... mountain grammy May 2014 #9
They are all at the bars on K Street. RoverSuswade May 2014 #21
I hope they don't get lost in D.C. watoos May 2014 #26
Stonewall II ? RoverSuswade May 2014 #49
But they might meet their congresssman. nt LeftyMom May 2014 #61
Did 10 of them come to town? malaise May 2014 #55
I can say with some authority that the metros justiceischeap May 2014 #10
They wouldn't take that commie fascist government option public transportation. Hassin Bin Sober May 2014 #52
Sadly, the would and they do. nt justiceischeap May 2014 #53
Weather Underground Link for D.C. Botany May 2014 #11
Yes, we've had >3 inches overnight and it's still pouring... spooky3 May 2014 #12
Looks like it is gonna rain until @ least 2:00 PM Botany May 2014 #15
River renamed to Portapottymac. Whisp May 2014 #62
Hahahahaha! spooky3 May 2014 #71
Damn this thread is hilarious malaise May 2014 #28
God's will .... or did the gubernment 'seed' the clouds for endless rain to halt da patriots??? lunasun May 2014 #41
With Obama all things are possible malaise May 2014 #45
Even Kenyan voodoo lunasun May 2014 #47
That would be the witch doctor for $2,000 Alex malaise May 2014 #48
Depends. Warren Stupidity May 2014 #13
Depends on the liquid intake malaise May 2014 #30
God may be on their side, but not the weather.. mountain grammy May 2014 #14
You are not being bathed, Riley - God decided he had to take a leak rurallib May 2014 #36
are there tornado warnings , too? BlancheSplanchnik May 2014 #42
No, it wasn't warm enough. But now it's clear and spooky3 May 2014 #72
Interesting that there is nothing on Fox News web site elias49 May 2014 #17
Odd to think that FOX might have qualms about promoting an event that supports overthrowing the govt Mike Daniels May 2014 #25
yeah, but think of this - if one shows up, Fox will report that 10 X 10 26th molecules present! NRaleighLiberal May 2014 #18
that's more than a mole! Nitram May 2014 #22
Just so people have these ready for later... JHB May 2014 #19
LOL!!! Segami May 2014 #20
Fox News just reported that you posted 17 million smilies. Iggo May 2014 #23
When do the HAARP conspiracy theories come out? starroute May 2014 #24
Righto. Our government doesn't use its black budget for anything detrimental to our well-being. toby jo May 2014 #27
More fodder antiquie May 2014 #29
That witch doctor from Kenya malaise May 2014 #35
HARRP it's not just a home loan. Nobel_Twaddle_III May 2014 #74
It's like raaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiinnnnnnn on your teabag party..... Tommy_Carcetti May 2014 #32
Bwaaaaaaaah it's a great sign malaise May 2014 #44
It's tough to tear yourself away from mom's basement you know tjwash May 2014 #33
Is it going on? rtracey May 2014 #34
I'm looking for Palm Trees lobodons May 2014 #37
No those are only needed in Wisconsin malaise May 2014 #46
Nope traffic very light today. Most backups due to flooding on minor roads FSogol May 2014 #38
Too good malaise May 2014 #63
Call for a mass demo, but don't check the long range weather forecast sarge43 May 2014 #39
Good spot sarge43 malaise May 2014 #66
The NOAA Corps is a branch of the armed forces, so ... sarge43 May 2014 #70
They're supposed to meet up this morning at Arlington Cemetery. Can somebody check sinkingfeeling May 2014 #40
They have a livestream -- but it's not scheduled to start until noon starroute May 2014 #43
Are the Ropers there RoverSuswade May 2014 #50
I think they are expecting 30 million brain cells... still a bit optimistic IMO. Kip Humphrey May 2014 #51
Nature making tea flamingdem May 2014 #56
Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah malaise May 2014 #57
They would need that many for the 20 or so big assholes there. n/t Whisp May 2014 #58
Yah think malaise May 2014 #64
I'm waiting for the CNN count. n/t Whisp May 2014 #59
Don't laugh until you see Generic Other May 2014 #65
Come on Generic Other malaise May 2014 #67
I considered that possibility Generic Other May 2014 #68
Ha malaise May 2014 #69

BumRushDaShow

(129,132 posts)
6. It's pouring down there
Fri May 16, 2014, 07:47 AM
May 2014

Flash Flood & Flood Warnings are up....

Sortof like what they meant by that "rain of biblical proportions" utterance?

(P.S. Here in Philly, we're about to get it too).

mountain grammy

(26,626 posts)
9. I got up early just to watch the news from DC...
Fri May 16, 2014, 08:03 AM
May 2014

Seems with 10 million coming into town, there would be some sign of them by now.

 

watoos

(7,142 posts)
26. I hope they don't get lost in D.C.
Fri May 16, 2014, 09:00 AM
May 2014

and wander into the wrong bar where their hate message may not be so well received.

justiceischeap

(14,040 posts)
10. I can say with some authority that the metros
Fri May 16, 2014, 08:05 AM
May 2014

in DC were as empty as they generally are on Friday's in DC. So, there isn't an influx of out of towners clogging up the Metro system.

Botany

(70,521 posts)
11. Weather Underground Link for D.C.
Fri May 16, 2014, 08:10 AM
May 2014
http://www.wunderground.com/q/zmw:20001.1.99999

Active Advisory: Flash Flood Warning, Coastal Flood Warning, Areal Flood Warning, Flash Flood Watch Active Notice: Public Information Statement

spooky3

(34,460 posts)
12. Yes, we've had >3 inches overnight and it's still pouring...
Fri May 16, 2014, 08:14 AM
May 2014

Those portapotties will swiftly float away down the Potomac.

I'm sure the organizers will use the weather as the excuse for why only a few thousand will actually show up.

Botany

(70,521 posts)
15. Looks like it is gonna rain until @ least 2:00 PM
Fri May 16, 2014, 08:18 AM
May 2014

I predict the teabaggers will quickly find indoor things to do.

Any D.C. webcams for the massive protest?

malaise

(269,063 posts)
28. Damn this thread is hilarious
Fri May 16, 2014, 09:06 AM
May 2014

Looks like the overthrow has been washed away.
That fugging Obama even controls Mother Nature - what a dictator.

lunasun

(21,646 posts)
41. God's will .... or did the gubernment 'seed' the clouds for endless rain to halt da patriots???
Fri May 16, 2014, 10:11 AM
May 2014
You decide !!!

mountain grammy

(26,626 posts)
14. God may be on their side, but not the weather..
Fri May 16, 2014, 08:17 AM
May 2014

4. God On Their Side

Riley has said Operation American Spring is “bathed in prayer” and will have divine support: “We’re bathed—it’s under God and we’re going to move up there and trust Him that it will work out because we believe it’s noble, it’s an honorable effort.”

“God’s wind is behind us, that this is something that He’s pushing us along,” he said. “I think it will work. I think God is behind it. He is going to give us a clear path, right into Washington D.C. and that’s what we’re going to ask for.”

- See more at: http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/operation-american-spring-5-things-know-about-rally-overthrow-obama#sthash.6XyLKfEe.dpuf

They'll be bathed all right, and praying for the rain to stop.

spooky3

(34,460 posts)
72. No, it wasn't warm enough. But now it's clear and
Fri May 16, 2014, 08:43 PM
May 2014

Cool--so there should be NO excuses for low turnout due to weather.

 

elias49

(4,259 posts)
17. Interesting that there is nothing on Fox News web site
Fri May 16, 2014, 08:24 AM
May 2014

about this "American Spring" One would think they'd be all over this story, unless...

Mike Daniels

(5,842 posts)
25. Odd to think that FOX might have qualms about promoting an event that supports overthrowing the govt
Fri May 16, 2014, 08:53 AM
May 2014

n/t

starroute

(12,977 posts)
24. When do the HAARP conspiracy theories come out?
Fri May 16, 2014, 08:53 AM
May 2014

The federal government was so terrified that they used their secret weather modifying machines to keep them at bay. Right?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Frequency_Active_Auroral_Research_Program

The High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP) is an ionospheric research program jointly funded by the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, the University of Alaska, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Designed and built by BAE Advanced Technologies (BAEAT), its purpose is to analyze the ionosphere and investigate the potential for developing ionospheric enhancement technology for radio communications and surveillance. . . .

HAARP is a target of conspiracy theorists, who claim that it is capable of modifying weather, disabling satellites and exerting mind control over people, and that it is being used as a weapon against terrorists. Such theorists have blamed the program for causing earthquakes, droughts, storms and floods, diseases such as Gulf War Syndrome and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, the 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800, and the 2003 destruction of the space shuttle Columbia. Commentators and scientists say that proponents of these theories are "uninformed", as most theories put forward fall well outside the abilities of the facility and often outside the scope of natural science.

 

antiquie

(4,299 posts)
29. More fodder
Fri May 16, 2014, 09:07 AM
May 2014
Scientists think they can control weather with lasers

The existence of condensation, storms and lightning are all due to the presence of large amounts of static electricity in the clouds. Researchers from the University of Central Florida and the University of Arizona say that a laser beam could activate those large amounts of static electricity and create storms on demand.

By surrounding a beam with another beam that will act as an energy reservoir, the central beam will be sustained for greater distances than previously possible. The secondary beam will refuel and help to prevent the dissipation of the primary beam, which would break down quickly on its own.

"The collapse becomes so intense that electrons in the air's oxygen and nitrogen are ripped off creating plasma -- basically a soup of electrons," Mills explained in a statement.

Afterwards, the plasma tries to spread the beam back out -- causing an internal struggle between collapsing and spreading -- what's known as "filamentation." This process in turn creates a light string that lasts only until the beam disperses.

"Because a filament creates excited electrons in its wake as it moves, it artificially seeds the conditions necessary for rain and lightning to occur," Mills explained

Nobel_Twaddle_III

(323 posts)
74. HARRP it's not just a home loan.
Sat May 17, 2014, 01:43 AM
May 2014

okay so I am off by an R. but is was thinking when was someone going to blame it all on a clothes line and some wires.
then I saw your post.

thanks

Tommy_Carcetti

(43,184 posts)
32. It's like raaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiinnnnnnn on your teabag party.....
Fri May 16, 2014, 09:09 AM
May 2014

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (Okay, not really Alainis, but still a decent enough song.)

 

rtracey

(2,062 posts)
34. Is it going on?
Fri May 16, 2014, 09:15 AM
May 2014

I figure the tearepukes will blame the flooding and rain on President Obama....hahahha....I'll be surprised if they get 100 show up, although Fox will show a Soccer Stadium filled with fans and say Look at the March on DC hahahaha

 

lobodons

(1,290 posts)
37. I'm looking for Palm Trees
Fri May 16, 2014, 09:32 AM
May 2014

Keep an eye out for palm trees especially if you are looking at the highlights on Fox.

sarge43

(28,941 posts)
39. Call for a mass demo, but don't check the long range weather forecast
Fri May 16, 2014, 10:06 AM
May 2014

I think I know why he was passed over for brig.

malaise

(269,063 posts)
66. Good spot sarge43
Fri May 16, 2014, 05:51 PM
May 2014

You can get ten day forecasts these days, but he may just have been hoping for rain - this was always going to flop.

sinkingfeeling

(51,461 posts)
40. They're supposed to meet up this morning at Arlington Cemetery. Can somebody check
Fri May 16, 2014, 10:07 AM
May 2014

on them there?

http://rt.com/usa/159244-operation-american-spring-washington/

"According to other posts on the page, fellow Operation American Spring participants planned to meet at Arlington National Cemetery a stone’s throw from the District of Columbia on Friday morning, then march to the capital and stay there for days. Others on the forum have been attempting to arrange travel accommodations from as far away as Tucson, Arizona, Des Moines, Iowa and southeast Texas, and have been debating on the website where to camp in the DC area or whether or not to bring firearms along for the ride."

starroute

(12,977 posts)
43. They have a livestream -- but it's not scheduled to start until noon
Fri May 16, 2014, 10:34 AM
May 2014

Or maybe they're on an extended rain delay. At any rate, here's the link: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/operation-american-spring-live?utm_campaign=ustre.am&utm_source=ustre.am%2F1ds6y&utm_medium=social&utm_content=20140516071344

Here's their Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/oas2014

The most recent tweet says to meet at Arlington National Cemetery at 9am -- but that was posted at 1 am last night, and there's been nothing since.

The hashtag #OperationAmericanSpring mostly brings up a lot of lefties having fun.
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23OperationAmericanSpring&src=hash

Here's one picture of a few dozen of them being rained on at the Washington Monument:


malaise

(269,063 posts)
57. Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
Fri May 16, 2014, 05:33 PM
May 2014

Seriously this was one of the great flops of the century - as expected.
This people are beyond simple - they are morons.

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