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steve2470

(37,457 posts)
Sun Oct 31, 2021, 03:01 PM Oct 2021

Matt Gaetz talks about blowing up the metal detectors in the House with Tannerite or C4




https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannerite

Tannerite is a brand of binary explosive targets used for firearms practice and sold in kit form.[1][2] The targets comprise a combination of oxidizers and a fuel, primarily aluminium powder, that is supplied as two separate components that are mixed by the user. The combination is relatively stable when subjected to forces less severe than a high-velocity bullet impact. A hammer blow, the product being dropped, or impact from a low-velocity bullet or shotgun blast will not initiate a reaction. It is also designed to be non-flammable[3] (the reaction cannot be triggered by a burning fuse or electricity), although its explosion can ignite flammable material.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-4_(explosive)

C-4 or Composition C-4 is a common variety of the plastic explosive family known as Composition C, which uses RDX as its explosive agent. C-4 is composed of explosives, plastic binder, plasticizer to make it malleable, and usually a marker or odorizing taggant chemical. C-4 has a texture similar to modelling clay and can be molded into any desired shape. C-4 is metastable and can be exploded only by the shock wave from a detonator or blasting cap.


I don't know, this sounds rather illegal to me and not a light-hearted joke in support of your buddy Boebert.

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Ok, FBI and Capitol Police need to have a chat with BOTH Boebert and Gaetz.
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Matt Gaetz talks about blowing up the metal detectors in the House with Tannerite or C4 (Original Post) steve2470 Oct 2021 OP
Why isn't he in jail awaiting trial for underage sex trafficking???? FoxNewsSucks Oct 2021 #1
Because This Is America SoCalDavidS Oct 2021 #5
"And there is seldom ANY accountability." Well not if you are wealth and or are a well connected cstanleytech Oct 2021 #14
Because his co-conspirator Greenberg Qutzupalotl Oct 2021 #10
Big Man Talk From A Weenie Me. Oct 2021 #2
JHC, that's not funny at all. Very specific details. Nt Baked Potato Oct 2021 #3
He's such a jerk... SheilaAnn Oct 2021 #4
Lock him up for just the suggestion randr Oct 2021 #6
+1 2naSalit Oct 2021 #8
What they need is a Breathalyzer test before pwb Oct 2021 #7
After that we're supposed to trust this moron with a gun? Walleye Oct 2021 #9
Just institute a 'zero tolerance' policy for Congress men and women 70sEraVet Oct 2021 #11
That reminds me of something I saw on Twitter the other day FakeNoose Oct 2021 #20
total Riverman100 Oct 2021 #12
He doesn't have a political agenda so it's not terrorism IronLionZion Oct 2021 #13
Gee, matty, practice at home first. With luck, maybe you can blow yourself up. niyad Oct 2021 #15
In a just world, this kind of dangerous talk would get him expelled from Congress immediately. euphorb Oct 2021 #16
S.S.need's to have a chit-chat with matt'y ? monkeyman1 Oct 2021 #17
He sounds like those speakers who invited people to "take out" abortion providers. Ford_Prefect Oct 2021 #18
Domestic terrorism. LOCK HIM UP even before his sex trafficking trial. George II Oct 2021 #19
"Tannerite or C4..." Name-dropper. Wannabe. dchill Oct 2021 #21
what a preppy fratboy asshole Kali Oct 2021 #22
I hope Gaetz is dumb enough to get himself in BiG trouble. flying_wahini Oct 2021 #23
They talk about using explosives inside the Capitol and they haven't been arrested? Solly Mack Oct 2021 #24
Well maybe this will happen to him. Woodwizard Nov 2021 #25

FoxNewsSucks

(10,429 posts)
1. Why isn't he in jail awaiting trial for underage sex trafficking????
Sun Oct 31, 2021, 03:03 PM
Oct 2021

JFC, why are all of these criminals walking free and continuing to incite violence?

SoCalDavidS

(9,998 posts)
5. Because This Is America
Sun Oct 31, 2021, 03:33 PM
Oct 2021

And there is seldom ANY accountability.

A GREAT BIG LOL to all those still waiting for TFG to be charged or arrested. LOL!!!

cstanleytech

(26,291 posts)
14. "And there is seldom ANY accountability." Well not if you are wealth and or are a well connected
Sun Oct 31, 2021, 05:07 PM
Oct 2021

Republican.

Qutzupalotl

(14,311 posts)
10. Because his co-conspirator Greenberg
Sun Oct 31, 2021, 04:47 PM
Oct 2021

has been granted one last extension of his trial so he can sing some more.

pwb

(11,263 posts)
7. What they need is a Breathalyzer test before
Sun Oct 31, 2021, 04:20 PM
Oct 2021

they enter the chamber. Stop the mean puke drunks from speaking on the floor.

70sEraVet

(3,501 posts)
11. Just institute a 'zero tolerance' policy for Congress men and women
Sun Oct 31, 2021, 04:58 PM
Oct 2021

and expell them when they make such threats, just like we do to middle schoolers.

euphorb

(279 posts)
16. In a just world, this kind of dangerous talk would get him expelled from Congress immediately.
Sun Oct 31, 2021, 05:16 PM
Oct 2021

But I'm not holding my breath, unfortunately.

Ford_Prefect

(7,896 posts)
18. He sounds like those speakers who invited people to "take out" abortion providers.
Sun Oct 31, 2021, 05:30 PM
Oct 2021

He seems to have some anger issues too, IMO.

Could he be telling someone else to act out his desires as a way of easing his pain? It's a tactic used by abusers and IMO Matt qualifies as one.

flying_wahini

(6,594 posts)
23. I hope Gaetz is dumb enough to get himself in BiG trouble.
Sun Oct 31, 2021, 05:55 PM
Oct 2021

He keeps shooting his mouth off like he is an untouchable or something.
Would be a shame if he got some to fool around with and let Boebert hold the match.

Solly Mack

(90,765 posts)
24. They talk about using explosives inside the Capitol and they haven't been arrested?
Sun Oct 31, 2021, 05:58 PM
Oct 2021

And we're supposed to believe the party of insurrectionists are joking?

I guess if it actually happens they'll say it was tourists on a peaceful trip to the Capitol and no one need make a big deal out of it.

And in the next breath tell us how no one saw it coming.





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