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Texas plans a floating barrier in the Rio Grande. Here's what we know about it
Posted on 6/9/23 at 4:40 pm
Posted on 6/9/23 at 4:40 pm
NPR
I don’t like the way it looks.
But I don’t like the way a wall blemishes the countryside either.
That said, something has to be done.
Good on Abbott (and I don’t say that too often) for at least trying.
And right on cue … U.S. government, enter stage left:
I don’t like the way it looks.
But I don’t like the way a wall blemishes the countryside either.
That said, something has to be done.
Good on Abbott (and I don’t say that too often) for at least trying.
quote:
The floating barrier will be placed near Eagle Pass next month
Abbott's plan is to place a string of 4-foot-high, bright orange buoys in the middle of the Rio Grande, according to mock images shown at Thursday's news conference.
The floating barrier will span 1,000 feet — covering a tiny fraction of the 1,254 miles the river spans along the Texas-Mexico border. But the barrier is movable and it will be "deployed strategically" in migrant crossing hotspots, Abbott said.
The first stretch of the buoys will be situated near Eagle Pass, which is known for being a busy migration point, in July. It is expected to cost about $1 million, according to McCraw.
quote:
It will still be possible to pass through the buoys
The floating border wall is not completely un-traversable. McCraw admitted that there are ways to overcome it with "great effort."
When asked if it's possible to swim under the buoys, McCraw said, "You can and you can't" — adding that there will be webbing attached to the barrier underwater. Regardless of these measures, the Rio Grande is notorious for its fast-flowing waters.
Abbott described the floating border as mainly designed to deter large groups of migrants from reaching Texas lines. He warned that it is only one of many barriers to entry.
"When we're dealing with 100 or 1,000 people, one of the goals is to slow down and deter as many of them as possible," Abbott said. "Some may eventually get to the border where they are going to face that multi-layered razor wire and a full force of national guard and DPS officers."
And right on cue … U.S. government, enter stage left:
quote:
Meanwhile, the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission, which oversees water treaties between U.S. and Mexico, said the announcement caught them by "surprise." It's only recently the IBWC has have been speaking with Texas officials about what is allowed under federal law, Frank Fisher, a spokesperson for the commission, told NPR.
Fisher said the IBWC is now looking into Texas' proposal and how it may impact international agreements between the U.S. and Mexico.
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Posted on 6/9/23 at 4:44 pm to EKG
can't you just swim under it?
Posted on 6/9/23 at 4:45 pm to EKG
TX finally getting some balls to take care of the problem.
Posted on 6/9/23 at 4:45 pm to EKG
quote:
I don’t like the way it looks.
But I don’t like the way a wall blemishes the countryside either.
Shut the frick up you bitch. Maybe they should paint it green and glue leaves on it so that it looks pretty to you?
This post was edited on 6/9/23 at 4:46 pm
Posted on 6/9/23 at 4:47 pm to White Bear
Maybe they should relocate millions of alligators into the river.
Posted on 6/9/23 at 4:48 pm to EKG
I just can’t see this thing being effective. For fricks sake, the balls have handle grips on them for people to grab onto and pull themselves over the ball
Posted on 6/9/23 at 4:48 pm to Jack Carter
quote:
Maybe they should paint it green and glue leaves on it so that it looks pretty to you?
Posted on 6/9/23 at 4:50 pm to TrueTiger
quote:
can't you just swim under it?
quote:
It will still be possible to pass through the buoys
The floating border wall is not completely un-traversable. McCraw admitted that there are ways to overcome it with "great effort."
When asked if it's possible to swim under the buoys, McCraw said, "You can and you can't" — adding that there will be webbing attached to the barrier underwater. Regardless of these measures, the Rio Grande is notorious for its fast-flowing waters.
Abbott described the floating border as mainly designed to deter large groups of migrants from reaching Texas lines. He warned that it is only one of many barriers to entry.
"When we're dealing with 100 or 1,000 people, one of the goals is to slow down and deter as many of them as possible," Abbott said. "Some may eventually get to the border where they are going to face that multi-layered razor wire and a full force of national guard and DPS officers."
Posted on 6/9/23 at 4:54 pm to EKG
Does this remind anyone else of that tv show “Wipeout?”
Posted on 6/9/23 at 4:57 pm to TrueTiger
quote:
can't you just swim under it?
That’s when they release the piranhas.
This post was edited on 6/9/23 at 4:58 pm
Posted on 6/9/23 at 5:01 pm to EKG
Have they released Daniel Perry yet?
Posted on 6/9/23 at 5:02 pm to FLTech
quote:
I just can’t see this thing being effective. For fricks sake, the balls have handle grips on them for people to grab onto and pull themselves over the ball
its just for show and to waste money
they can also just duck under it if they can figure out how to hold their breathe for 2 seconds
its a complete farse, but it might help slow down the drugs, since they cant raft big bundles with that in the way, they will need to figure out a way around it
plus the government will make them remove them as soon as a few illegal kids drown trying to get around them. it will be 24/7 coverage on MSM saying they are murdering these poor immigrants just for wanting a better life
This post was edited on 6/9/23 at 5:12 pm
Posted on 6/9/23 at 5:04 pm to EKG
Don't underestimate a Mexican not being able to get past this.
This post was edited on 6/9/23 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 6/9/23 at 5:42 pm to EKG
quote:have you seen the rio grande? A bunch of floating orange orbs is a big improvement in looks
don’t like the way it looks.
But I don’t like the way a wall blemishes the countryside
Posted on 6/9/23 at 5:44 pm to EKG
quote:
Fisher said the IBWC is now looking into Texas' proposal and how it may impact international agreements
frick'em. Make the bastards take them to court, and then just ignore whatever decision is rendered just like all good lefty, anti-Americans do. Fire (or water) with fire (water).
Posted on 6/9/23 at 5:45 pm to TrueTiger
You didn't read before posting, did you?
Posted on 6/9/23 at 5:47 pm to NCIS_76
quote:
Don't underestimate a Mexican not being able to get past this.
I am for anything that at least slows them down. Landmines and machine gun nests have been frowned on, but I would be for it.
Come in legally, or not at all.
Posted on 6/9/23 at 5:52 pm to EKG
CNN: What We Know About Texas' Ghastly, Enviornmentally Devastating Floating Barriers and How They Could Escalate a War with Mexico.
Posted on 6/9/23 at 5:53 pm to narddogg81
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have you seen the rio grande? A bunch of floating orange orbs is a big improvement in looks
Regularly.
Parts of the RGV are beautiful; other areas have unfortunately been tarnished by traffic.
Like I said in my OP, something has to be done; I get it.
Posted on 6/9/23 at 5:53 pm to EKG
That will last until the first child body is photographed floating down the river. Waste of money imo, but at least they are acting.
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