Hello, Todd, I visited the Expo six years ago with Terry. It seems to me that the Border-Industrial Complex has been becoming more robust in terms of weaponization. Were there any the Japanese or Asian companies?
Nice to hear from you, Fumi. I didn't seen any Japanese/Asian companies this time. It's interesting too that most companies, including international ones, give U.S. addresses in the catalogue.
What was the vibe? I ask because I noticed a star-spangled pickup, which seems to indicate an almost festive atmosphere, though that may very well be my bias rearing its head.
Very patriotic vibe for sure. They had happy hours as well in the exhibition hall, that gave a bit of a festive vibe. But mainly it was like a trade show. The science fiction is high. The sort of concentrated surveillance in one place makes it seem like you are walking through a science fiction novel. It's almost in a way the future imagination of a dystopia, and you get to walk through it.
So they have all these sensors, suction cup looking things, that they place on vehicles, like a truck, and through these sensors can detect heart beats.
Thanks, Todd. I figured it wasn't medical equipment... And great reporting on the expo, although altogether chilling and ominous. May their karmas--all involved in the border industrial death machine as well as Noem/Homan/Miller et al--descend quickly and mercilessly.
Todd: Is there any equipment or are there facilities to care for injured or ill people crossing the border; or for that matter got those who are there to provide security/? /Callie
Your question is interesting Callie. I do think the answer is no. But it is interesting how often the Border Patrol/CBP etc is framed as a humanitarian organization. For example, border czar Thomas Homan made the point that the BP was out there saving lives. He said the wall "saves lives." His point here was that people, not being able to cross through the wall, would then cross where there are no wall, where "the men in green" can help them. So I bet if you asked Homan your question, I bet he would say yes.
Hello, Todd, I visited the Expo six years ago with Terry. It seems to me that the Border-Industrial Complex has been becoming more robust in terms of weaponization. Were there any the Japanese or Asian companies?
Nice to hear from you, Fumi. I didn't seen any Japanese/Asian companies this time. It's interesting too that most companies, including international ones, give U.S. addresses in the catalogue.
What was the vibe? I ask because I noticed a star-spangled pickup, which seems to indicate an almost festive atmosphere, though that may very well be my bias rearing its head.
Very patriotic vibe for sure. They had happy hours as well in the exhibition hall, that gave a bit of a festive vibe. But mainly it was like a trade show. The science fiction is high. The sort of concentrated surveillance in one place makes it seem like you are walking through a science fiction novel. It's almost in a way the future imagination of a dystopia, and you get to walk through it.
Super curious about the heartbeat detector. What nefarious thing is that used for...?
So they have all these sensors, suction cup looking things, that they place on vehicles, like a truck, and through these sensors can detect heart beats.
Thanks, Todd. I figured it wasn't medical equipment... And great reporting on the expo, although altogether chilling and ominous. May their karmas--all involved in the border industrial death machine as well as Noem/Homan/Miller et al--descend quickly and mercilessly.
hmmm let me check on that tomorrow. Will report back!
Todd: Is there any equipment or are there facilities to care for injured or ill people crossing the border; or for that matter got those who are there to provide security/? /Callie
Your question is interesting Callie. I do think the answer is no. But it is interesting how often the Border Patrol/CBP etc is framed as a humanitarian organization. For example, border czar Thomas Homan made the point that the BP was out there saving lives. He said the wall "saves lives." His point here was that people, not being able to cross through the wall, would then cross where there are no wall, where "the men in green" can help them. So I bet if you asked Homan your question, I bet he would say yes.
Not that I have seen, Callie, I will keep my eye out though. Mostly tech for enforcement and supplies for the patrollers.
Great question, Callie
Obscene waste of taxpayer dollars.
I'm surprised no one stopped you from filming.