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Subject: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect you?
I don't know about you guys, but I find it funny that some people are flocking to the stores and buying duct tape and plastic wrap, thinking it will protect them from an attack.
I saw a report last night on one of the evening news shows that interviewed some people in New York, and they asked them if they have bought duct tape and plastic wrap in preperation for war, and they all laughed at how the rest of the country is being tricked into buying all this stuff.
They then interviewed and ex-chemist that worked for the government in the national defense dept and he said if there was a real biological or chemical attack, and you were in a room "sealed" with duct tape and plastic wrap, you aren't any more protected than if you were just sitting in your living room watching TV.
I know I am not going to waste my time and money on buying this stuff. What do you guys think?
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
I am suddenly reminded of watching old videos in US History class about how kids in the 50s were taught to duck and cover during nuclear bomb attacks ;D
If you seal yourself in with duct tape and plastic wrap you're more likely to suffocate yourself due to poor insulation than protect against whatever's outside. Besides, there's not a hell of a lot you can do if some terrorist decides he wants to crash his plane into your microwave.
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
I am in DC and these darn idiots here are buying every roll of duct tape & every bottle of water in a 100 mile radius. It is turning into this big freakout crapfest in the Home Depots.
All they are doing is putting out these warnings and suggestions so that in case something did happen they can say they "hey..we warned them....we told them how to prepare" just so that they can cover their butts.
But thats just MY opinion. ::)
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
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If you seal yourself in with duct tape and plastic wrap you're more likely to suffocate yourself due to poor insulation than protect against whatever's outside. Besides, there's not a hell of a lot you can do if some terrorist decides he wants to crash his plane into your microwave.
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he he, good point.
So lets say we all sealed our houses up with tape and plastic. OK, Now what? Do we just sit here and wait for something to happen? Do we not leave our house to go to work? Duct tape and plastic wrap is not going to save you if there is an attack.
Its just crazy how some people are freaking out lately.
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
Here's a question, because I'm not so sure of the source...
Who suggested this duct tape/plastic wrap thing? The government agencies, or just some yahoo who happened to have TV airtime?
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
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Here's a question, because I'm not so sure of the source...
Who suggested this duct tape/plastic wrap thing? The government agencies, or just some yahoo who happened to have TV airtime?
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http://www.msnbc.com/news/872194.asp
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
I'm in the market for a good used submarine with low fathoms on her, anyone know where I could pick one up? ;D
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
Duct tape is great stuff-just ask Red Green. No household should be without it. Any sailor will also tell you that should not go on your boat without a roll. You never know when you will need it. But, I sincerely doubt it could protect you from an attack.
Cat
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
Thanks for the link, Princess :) I'm all for the government helping us prepare for threats, but this is ridiculous. They should just deploy the National Guard and some anti-aircraft missiles, but that might cause more panic than the "duct tape/plastic wrap" nonsense ::)
And Race, I'll pony up for my half of the submarine if you want to share ;D Will it be a Yellow submarine? ;)
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
Well boys, if you're gonna wrap yourself up in duct tape, be sure to shave first. I heard it hurts like a mutha when you pull that stuff off. :o ;D
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
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Well boys, if you're gonna wrap yourself up in duct tape, be sure to shave first. I heard it hurts like a mutha when you pull that stuff off. :o ;D
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Sounds painful.
I heard on the radio that a doctor said that if it did work, you would suffocate before the air outside the room was breathable.
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
Sounds like the Millennium Bug all over again. It was only a couple of years back when people were thinking up guides for how to survive when the Millennium Bug started making ATMs and traffic lights go crazy. Has anyone here ever seen the horror film "Black Christmas"? There's an interesting scene in that which is a good argument for NOT using duct tape and plastic wrap.
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
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I'm in the market for a good used submarine with low fathoms on her, anyone know where I could pick one up? ;D
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Sure, the Canadian government has some used subs that they bought off of the Brits. Of course, one of them has a dented frame, a torpedo tube that wouldn't close after firing, and the hulls need need extensive rewelding. The worst part of this story is that the Canadian government was aware of all these problems before they bought them.
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
Maybe....
Just maybe the government decided to take advantage and cause somewhat of a mass hysteria of sorts, so people would panic and be "forced" to run to the stores and spend money they don't have.
Maybe this is all done to cause huge sales and pick-up the economy. ::) :P >:(
Who knows, right?!
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
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Sure, the Canadian government has some used subs that they bought off of the Brits. Of course, one of them has a dented frame, a torpedo tube that wouldn't close after firing, and the hulls need need extensive rewelding. The worst part of this story is that the Canadian government was aware of all these problems before they bought them.
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Ha !
The Aus Government has the same problem with it's Collins Class subs - every one of them was a dud and have ended up costing a drillion dollars each to get fixed >:(
They're only good for checking the shark nets off the beaches ;D
Race, I am sure if you write to :
John Howard
C/- Canberra
you can get a good deal on one if you haggle a little :P ::)
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
I was wondering why people at work were badgering me about buying duct tape. No one gave a straight answer. All I kept hearing was "did you see the news?" and "did you buy your duct tape?". I just kept joking "I'm a guy, of course I have duct tape. How do you think I fix my t.v.?"
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
Our local news yesterday aired some guy in CT that wrapped his entire home in plastic sheeting.
Quoting:Maybe this is all done to cause huge sales and pick-up the economy. End Quote
I wonder how much he spent?
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
I think it is ludicrous to believe EVERYTHING the media says. You have to use common sense as well with whatever you hear. It amazes me how peopole complain about the "Liberal" media, yet allow themselves to be sucked in by what they say. I will not be buying all that stuff. If I must die, then I would much rather prefer to get my life right with God, than to worry about duck tape.
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
I'm just curious to know if in 30 years, this duct tape and plastic deal is going to be looked at in the same vein as "duck and cover" (during the early days of the cold war) is looked at today. ::)
Hey..........duct tape.............duck and cover. I didn't realize that until I read my own post. :D
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
Really we are all just a bunch of sitting ducks anyway. Hey sitting ducks, duct tape, duck and cover- Maybe this isn't the just the land of penguins, perhaps some higher power is trying to tell us something. :o
Maybe I should just pull my head out of my duct and end this this thinking here. ;D
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I'm just curious to know if in 30 years, this duct tape and plastic deal is going to be looked at in the same vein as "duck and cover" (during the early days of the cold war) is looked at today. ::)
Hey..........duct tape.............duck and cover. I didn't realize that until I read my own post. :D
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Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
I went out and bought a trunkful of duct tape and plastic sheeting..... I also bought a bunch of aluminum foil,to make caps so that aliens can't read my mind.
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
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I went out and bought a trunkful of duct tape and plastic sheeting..... I also bought a bunch of aluminum foil,to make caps so that aliens can't read my mind.
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Good idea, Shaz, maybe I should go back to the store. ;) ;D
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid51/p6e0da27094555916a2ad7e429167dd92/fca59868.jpg
Need I say more?
Phil
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
Having extra (non-perishable) food and water in the house makes perfect sense. Not only for a potential attack (from terrorists or aliens or whatever ::) ), but also for bad weather like hurricaines and blizzards.
But the "duct tape and plastic sheeting" thing ranks right up there with tin-foil hats on the stupid and loony scale.
Ten bucks says this whole goofy scheme was thought up by someone who owns a lot of stock in duct-tape and plastic sheeting factories. ;)
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
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http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid51/p6e0da27094555916a2ad7e429167dd92/fca59868.jpg
Need I say more?
Phil
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That is GREAT! I love it! ;D ;D ;D
Cat
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
Well, i don't know about terrorist attacks...but back in my dad's pro motorcycling career (ever heard of Rapid Richard? That's him!) he finished a race with his bike held together only by duct tape. Cool. :D
Subject: Re: Can Duct Tape and Plastic Wrap really protect
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I'm in the market for a good used submarine with low fathoms on her, anyone know where I could pick one up? ;D
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Try Russia. They've sold a few "Foxtrot" class subs to a few private individuals. :D