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Title: Man Installs Electric Fence to Guard Trump 2020 Sign
Post by: mystery-ak on September 17, 2020, 12:44:45 am
Katherine Rodriguez 16 Sep 2020

A Massachusetts man installed an electric fence around the Trump 2020 sign in his front yard to keep potential thieves from stealing it.

John Oliveria, of New Bedford, said he installed the fence because six of his Trump 2020 campaign signs have been stolen from his lawn since May, KCTV reported.

“It’s a shame I have to do this,” said Oliveria. “I believe in the president. Obviously, people didn’t like it.”

Oliveria, a 20-year veteran of the Navy and member of the New Bedford School Committee, said he had enough and it was time to take charge of things after he filed two police reports about the sign thefts.

Oliveria told WJAR that a separate sign, which read, “Voice Your Vote. Vote New Bedford” was never removed.

Since he installed the 3-1/2 foot fence, the 54-year-old disabled veteran said his sign has remained untouched.

Oliveria was a lifelong Democrat who recently changed his party affiliation to Republican, and said he would never go around stealing signs for the opposing candidate.

“That’s what our country is about. Different opinions and voicing them in a fair and equitable manner. Taking a sign is not fair and equitable,” said Oliveira. “You have to be able to respect each other or we won’t be able to accomplish anything if we don’t. Don’t mess with my right to free speech.”

https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/09/16/man-installs-electric-fence-guard-trump-2020-sign/ (https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/09/16/man-installs-electric-fence-guard-trump-2020-sign/)
Title: Re: Man Installs Electric Fence to Guard Trump 2020 Sign
Post by: Idiot on September 17, 2020, 01:18:20 am
Katherine Rodriguez 16 Sep 2020

A Massachusetts man installed an electric fence around the Trump 2020 sign in his front yard to keep potential thieves from stealing it.

John Oliveria, of New Bedford, said he installed the fence because six of his Trump 2020 campaign signs have been stolen from his lawn since May, KCTV reported.

“It’s a shame I have to do this,” said Oliveria. “I believe in the president. Obviously, people didn’t like it.”

Oliveria, a 20-year veteran of the Navy and member of the New Bedford School Committee, said he had enough and it was time to take charge of things after he filed two police reports about the sign thefts.

Oliveria told WJAR that a separate sign, which read, “Voice Your Vote. Vote New Bedford” was never removed.

Since he installed the 3-1/2 foot fence, the 54-year-old disabled veteran said his sign has remained untouched.

Oliveria was a lifelong Democrat who recently changed his party affiliation to Republican, and said he would never go around stealing signs for the opposing candidate.

“That’s what our country is about. Different opinions and voicing them in a fair and equitable manner. Taking a sign is not fair and equitable,” said Oliveira. “You have to be able to respect each other or we won’t be able to accomplish anything if we don’t. Don’t mess with my right to free speech.”

https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/09/16/man-installs-electric-fence-guard-trump-2020-sign/ (https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/09/16/man-installs-electric-fence-guard-trump-2020-sign/)
Bear trap would work better.
Title: Re: Man Installs Electric Fence to Guard Trump 2020 Sign
Post by: Jazzhead on September 17, 2020, 01:54:28 am
A moat with alligators might be fun.
Title: Re: Man Installs Electric Fence to Guard Trump 2020 Sign
Post by: DB on September 17, 2020, 02:46:25 am
Just rub poison oak/poison ivy oil on it and let them have at it...
Title: Re: Man Installs Electric Fence to Guard Trump 2020 Sign
Post by: Hoodat on September 17, 2020, 02:52:11 am
Bear trap would work better.

For a vet, a couple of Claymores would do the trick.

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Title: Re: Man Installs Electric Fence to Guard Trump 2020 Sign
Post by: Smokin Joe on September 17, 2020, 03:35:57 am
When I put up yard signs, I place them in the part of the yard where the dog poops and stop raking that part for the duration. Anyone wants to brave that minefield in the dark is likely to get a souvenir to take with them.
Title: Re: Man Installs Electric Fence to Guard Trump 2020 Sign
Post by: mountaineer on September 17, 2020, 10:39:06 am
My cousin in Delaware has had two Trump signs stolen. Should have adopted some defensive measures after the first one.
Title: Re: Man Installs Electric Fence to Guard Trump 2020 Sign
Post by: PeteS in CA on September 17, 2020, 02:24:05 pm
Will this electric fence give a special thrill to idiot males who try urinating on the sign? :smokin:
Title: Re: Man Installs Electric Fence to Guard Trump 2020 Sign
Post by: DB on September 17, 2020, 03:03:42 pm
Will this electric fence give a special thrill to idiot males who try urinating on the sign? :smokin:

They tested that on Myth Busters...
Title: Re: Man Installs Electric Fence to Guard Trump 2020 Sign
Post by: Wingnut on September 17, 2020, 03:06:45 pm
They tested that on Myth Busters...

Never cross streams.  It would be bad…
Title: Re: Man Installs Electric Fence to Guard Trump 2020 Sign
Post by: sneakypete on September 17, 2020, 03:17:13 pm
For a vet, a couple of Claymores would do the trick.

(https://i0.wp.com/cms.sofrep.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/769px-M18_Claymore_Mine.jpg)

@Hoodat

He was a sailor. He has never seen one,never mind deployed one.