Political signs

[Foul Mike]

All the BS is about over, thank heavens.
When it is over I police up a bunch of the signs to use for target holders.
I go after the ones made of the plastic cardboard.
The large ones are good for backers on frames and the smaller ones with the H wires are good too.
With the small ones I take the wire out of one and poke it in down close to the bottom of another one so you have 4 points to steady it, shoot it up then change the plastic out and go again.
It takes 2 of the H wires to stabilize them enough.
Poke the second one in a few inches from the bottom and stick em in the ground. Kind of an A frame configuration.
You can't beat the cost. Regards, FM

 

[welfordnremt]

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I've been using them for awhile now. One of my co-workers gave me 460 signs that the sign company misspelled his name on.

 

[Queequeg]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: welfordnremt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've been using them for awhile now. One of my co-workers gave me 460 signs that the sign company misspelled his name on. </div></div>

Nickson? Busch? Kerrry?

 

[athhud]

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They don't last long in my neighborhood. I don't even wait until election time is over. I've picked them up right behind the people posting them, even the candidates I vote for. They look tacky, don't influence the vote of a single educated person, and make great targets!

If I don't snatch them up, one of my buddies will...

 

[Mo_Zam_Beek]

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Probably ought to ask if you can have them. They are personal property and at the local level will be used again.


Good luck

 

[50calibercruiser]

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In OKC they're illegal to leave out the day after election day (so I'm told). My cop buddy takes it upon himself to clean them up. He keeps us target flush.

 

[athhud]

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No different than litter in my opinion. I don't take any out the front yards of people that place them on their own property. The ones I take are the 30 thousand that get stuck around stop signs in an attempt to obscure the opponent's sign.... I'm just doing my civic duty by keeping the trash picked up off the right of ways.

 

[The Mechanic]

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They do work very well. I have a huge one I put out that hold torso's. Had it for years and is still ticking

 

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[athhud]

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To keep things fair, the general public is welcome to take any of my shit that I leave on the side of the road..... Those assholes in the big truck with the claw thing are always stealing the storm debris that I collect and store on the side of the road.

 

[turbo54]

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Better not shoot at the ones that say "0bama" on them...

...Secret Service will be after you...

 

[Foul Mike]

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It is not right to take them from people's yards.
In the right of way, fair game.
Go to the local party headquarters and they will usually give you all you want.
Ask them if there are any they want taken down. They are happy to be rid of them, especialy the big ones.
They are trash, yet good targets.
A little common sense goes a long way. Stay off of peoples lawns unless you have permission.
Kind of like getting permission to hunt.
If you don't want run off, ask first. Regards, FM

 

[-Nick-]

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Maybe in Colorado but here in Washington you just can't go collecting signs. It's still considered theft. No different than taking a Realtor's A-Board for an open house. I believe they have a certain amount of time to retrieve them before they're considered being in violation of sign ordinances.

 

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[athhud]

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I'm sure you could dig up some technicality in just about any state code that could be articulated as a defense for either side. I personally ignore laws that I don't agree with

If someone could present a single legitimate purpose for the signs, I might consider being a bit more respectful in the future. By that, I mean I'd leave each candidate one sign per 500ft (as long as I couldn't see it from any part of my property).

 

[slowkota]

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Hmmmmm... My dad has a shit-ton of them from his city council days.

 

[Guy Montag]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: athhud</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I personally ignore laws that I don't agree with

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Stealing personal property isn't a gray area, wrong is wrong, the signs clearly aren't yours.

You'd be arrested in NY for taking election signs, I'd bet it's illegal in your state as well.

 

[athhud]

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I'd be arrested for a lot of things in NY.

 

[Mo_Zam_Beek]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Foul Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
In the right of way, fair game.
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Point of clarification - Right of Way (ROW for a public street or road) is municipal property - i.e. if it would deemed as theft from the a private parcel - it'd be deemed as theft from ROW as well.


Good luck

 

[Veer_G]

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I find it kind of amazing how we combined a litmus test with some fly paper and people zoomed themselves right on in ... on both sides.

 

[Guy Montag]

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"The moral ambiguity of stealing yard signs" : Lecture Hall 2

 

[Foul Mike]

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So now as to why I am Foul Mike.
Jesus H. Christ...I don't know what is with all of you Dickheads, I didn't start this bin of shit for you all to get going on what is legal or not, just that these signs are good targets.
I put in a post about going to the various Party headquarters to see if some were available, and asking for them.
I went today here in town and they told me,"Take all you want. After the election we need volunteers to take down some of the big ones. Would you be interested in that?"
I loaded 20 small signs today as they can't get rid of them so therefore were headed to the dumpster.
Hell yes, I will shoot them up.
In Colorado it is illegal to have signs in the right of way and the road workers are told to take them down then call the person that owns them.
In the 30 years that I worked there I never saw anyone come and pick up what we called "political parasites."
Puff up all you want!!! stay off of peoples lawns and try to use common sense.
If you don't want the fucking signs and are worried about getting busted, then leave them the fuck alone and do without.
Otherwise, they do make good target holders.
This thread has gone from a suggestion for target holders to a diatribe about legal issues. It has run it's course.
Pick them up if you can use them, ask permission to take the sign, and shoot the hell out of them. Otherwise STFU about it.
Regards, FM

 

[Veer_G]

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[welfordnremt]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: queequeg</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: welfordnremt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've been using them for awhile now. One of my co-workers gave me 460 signs that the sign company misspelled his name on. </div></div>

Nickson? Busch? Kerrry?

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Close Carlilse. It's close to Carlisle but not quite. Worked out well for me except 460 signs take up a lot of room.

 

[Tough Guy]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Foul Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So now as to why I am Foul Mike.
Jesus H. Christ...I don't know what is with all of you Dickheads, I didn't start this bin of shit for you all to get going on what is legal or not, just that these signs are good targets.
I put in a post about going to the various Party headquarters to see if some were available, and asking for them.
I went today here in town and they told me,"Take all you want. After the election we need volunteers to take down some of the big ones. Would you be interested in that?"
I loaded 20 small signs today as they can't get rid of them so therefore were headed to the dumpster.
Hell yes, I will shoot them up.
In Colorado it is illegal to have signs in the right of way and the road workers are told to take them down then call the person that owns them.
In the 30 years that I worked there I never saw anyone come and pick up what we called "political parasites."
Puff up all you want!!! stay off of peoples lawns and try to use common sense.
If you don't want the fucking signs and are worried about getting busted, then leave them the fuck alone and do without.
Otherwise, they do make good target holders.
This thread has gone from a suggestion for target holders to a diatribe about legal issues. It has run it's course.
Pick them up if you can use them, ask permission to take the sign, and shoot the hell out of them. Otherwise STFU about it.
Regards, FM
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Big plus 1 on that.

 

[Foul Mike]

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Collect and shoot.
The big thing being, use these and shoot them.
The best would be having young people collect them.
There they learn about litter and what not to do.
On the best end, you get youth shooters working out on these signs.
Maybe there are too many youth shooters now.
Regards, FM

 

[ajwcotton]

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I like to hit all the ones on the side of the road and watch them fly. Brings a smile to my face every time. But they would make good targets for bullets too.

 

[athhud]

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Ajwcotton, you'd be arrested for that in NY

I can tell by your post that you would give many a fuck about that....

 

[shoot4fun]

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Somehow, in my neighborhood, the placement of any sign except a Realtor's is a violation of the covenant. Apparently no one was aware until some very nosy old biddy started raising hell.
I do believe that in AL all private land is considered posted and one can be arrested for trespassing. I know for sure that you are not allowed to hunt property, even when there aren't No Trespassing signs posted there, unless you have written permission from the landowner.

 

[Guy Montag]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Foul Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">....ask permission to take the sign, and shoot the hell out of them. </div></div>

Glad to see you've decided to stop whining, and focus on the ONLY point I was trying to make.

 

[EddieNFL]

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Exceeding the posted speed limit is illegal, as well.

Funny how folks get their tampon string all knotted up on certain issues. Personally, I think anyone who cannot maintain their lane while turning should be drawn and quartered, but tailgating is okay.

Oh, the irony.

 

[Ring Bearer]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EddieNFL</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Personally, I think anyone who cannot maintain their lane while turning should be drawn and quartered, </div></div>


Bwaaaaahaha. Don't know why but that is funny right there.

My pet peeve

 

[Derek01]

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I agree, they make great targets. Use them all the time. Most people are glad to get rid of them after they served their purpose.

 

[JelloStorm]

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Yeah same here, most people are happy for someone to take them vs. them throwing them away.

 

[11B-B4]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EddieNFL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Exceeding the posted speed limit is illegal, as well.

Funny how folks get their tampon string all knotted up on certain issues. Personally, I think anyone who cannot maintain their lane while turning should be drawn and quartered, but tailgating is okay.

Oh, the irony. </div></div>
Excellent point.

My biggest pet peeve is when people either never use their blinker or leave it on for miles on end.

As for the yard signs... if i saw someone stealing mine I would be outside in a flash with a some course words for whoever was doing it.

If my candidate wins I am leaving that bitch up for 4 years.

 

[Foul Mike]

Re: Political signs

Guy, If you go up about 5 posts prior to where you got in, I talk of permission.
Did you miss that?
Did you see anything on here where I posted about common sense?
I think you are lacking on that and?or do not read everything well and retain what was printed.
I also think you could start a fight in an empty room or at least an argument. Why? Do you have nothing better to do? Regards, FM

 

[The_Duke]

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Ha thought I was the only one who used them.

 

[desertrat1979]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: athhud</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm sure you could dig up some technicality in just about any state code that could be articulated as a defense for either side. I personally ignore laws that I don't agree with

If someone could present a single legitimate purpose for the signs, I might consider being a bit more respectful in the future. By that, I mean I'd leave each candidate one sign per 500ft (as long as I couldn't see it from any part of my property). </div></div>

Legitimate huh? YOU did not pay for them. YOU did not take the time to post them up. Unless you are one of the many dirt bags (in the political sense) that these signs represent, why would it matter to you what goes on PUBLIC property? Although I will say, it is folks like YOU that give cops something to do. I guess that if you park your vehicle in a PUBLIC parking lot, it can be any of us to decide if we like it there or not, whether or not it should be removed (aka stolen), damaged or destroyed. Dont like it? Oh well. Using your "critical thinking" means once it comes off your privately owned property and enters public domain, its free game.

 

[E. Bryant]

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FM,

I see nothing wrong with your suggestion, and in fact, I'm hoping to put it to use tomorrow. I normally recycle the corrugated backing boards that my wife uses when baking fancy cakes, but she doesn't create used backing boards at the same rate that I wish to consume it (the same goes for the cake itself, BTW).

 

[Foul Mike]

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Eric, I am glad to see someone who understands what I had to say.
I didn't start this to get a snit going on or wad up anyone's panties.
It is all about after the election, going and getting good target backers and small signs for close in handgun and rimfire shooting.
Recycle. How many of these signs go to the dump?
I went to the local party headquarters today to get a few. They tried to load my truck and asked if I would take some of the big ones.
Hell yes, I will go take down some of the big ones with their blessings. Nail them to the butts and hang targets on them.
That plastic cardboard lasts a long time. Regards, FM

 

[athhud]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: desertrat1979</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Legitimate huh? YOU did not pay for them. YOU did not take the time to post them up. Unless you are one of the many dirt bags (in the political sense) that these signs represent, why would it matter to you what goes on PUBLIC property? Although I will say, it is folks like YOU that give cops something to do. I guess that if you park your vehicle in a PUBLIC parking lot, it can be any of us to decide if we like it there or not, whether or not it should be removed (aka stolen), damaged or destroyed. Dont like it? Oh well. Using your "critical thinking" means once it comes off your privately owned property and enters public domain, its free game. </div></div>

That's an amusing little diatribe there, but in no way were you remotely close to providing a coherent response to my request. Your parking lot analogy was piss-fucking-poor at best. If someone constructed a designated lot for the sole purpose of "parking" political signs in exchange for patronage, I would not feel compelled to remove them. Since that is not the case, I will continue to remove them from the areas that are to be utilized for means of public safety communication and utility networking. In an attempt to stoop to your level of intellect and piss-fucking-poor analogies, please tell me what your local officials do with privately owned cars that are abandoned on the side of a public roadway....

 

[Guy Montag]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: athhud</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I will continue to remove them from the areas that are to be utilized for means of public safety communication and utility networking. </div></div>

 

[athhud]

Re: Political signs

Fo shizzle