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PoindexterOglethorpe

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11. Let's look at the logistics of deporting millions of people.

Reply to Septua (Original post)

Tue Dec 10, 2024, 01:54 PM

Dec 10

It would take 10,000 bus trips to deport one million, assuming each bus carries 100 people. The reality is, most busses carry fewer than 50 people. So many, many, many thousands of bus trips would happen.

On the up side, a lot of driver jobs would now be available.

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Ain't no f'n way [View all] Septua Dec 10 OP

Impossible. I'm hopeful with reasonable restrictions at border, things will cool off. But who knows. Silent Type Dec 10 #1

Got him elected, though. That his supporters did no follow logic and reasoning - nothing new question everything Dec 10 #2

A logistical challenge of monumental proportions EYESORE 9001 Dec 10 #3

Plus always consider the axiom: "Everything Trump touches turns to shit". bluesbassman Dec 10 #6

Yup immigrants regardless of status are counted on the census rolls peregrinus Dec 10 #4

On Day One, the plan BOSSHOG Dec 10 #5

Probably a source of bribes for Trump. Those who pay for protection will get it travelingthrulife Dec 10 #7

Deporting is not the goal IMO. It's about detention facilities run by private companies Bristlecone Dec 10 #8

"Jim Crow" Trump is just a BIG GOVERNMENT bureaucrat going after RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Dec 10 #9

There is going to be a huge number of "I can't guarantee anything"s Klarkashton Dec 10 #10

Let's look at the logistics of deporting millions of people. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 10 #11