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Man Arrested for "Hoarding" Gas in 5 Gallon Buckets | |
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Giftedest  User ID: 10743044 United States11/05/2012 10:29 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Search for the title before posting... I'm sure there will be several more of this post today and tomorrow. The man and gas station owner were arrested for using 5 gallon paint buckets. Look at the picture of 30 buckets stacked in the van with the lids coming off. It could be deadly to more than the van driver, k. Who does your thinking? |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 766157  Canada11/05/2012 10:30 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | In the great US of A, you get arrested for trying to help out your neighbors. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 8950 The state doesn't want you to think or act on your own, therefore you are arrested for circumventing the states "disaster" recovery aparatus. Imagine what 5 gallons of gas would have done to help all those people surive a little longer. Disgusting: [link to www.nbcconnecticut.com] Police arrested a 47-year-old New York man accused of filling up 30 five-gallon Home Depot buckets with gasoline on Saturday night. According to investigators, Yunus Latif, of Richmond Hill, collected money from his neighbors, bought gas at a Valero station almost 80 miles away in Orange and planned to bring it back to his neighborhood, where they had no power and gas. King Bloomberg needs that gas for his fleet of limousines |
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| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 8950 United States11/05/2012 10:33 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Search for the title before posting... I'm sure there will be several more of this post today and tomorrow. Quoting: Giftedest The man and gas station owner were arrested for using 5 gallon paint buckets. Look at the picture of 30 buckets stacked in the van with the lids coming off. It could be deadly to more than the van driver, k. I could give two shits about other threads, most good stories get lost forever here, so having the same topic posted more than once is the only way shit gets pinned that is important. And yeah, we know he broke the law, but it just shows you how fucking desperate these people are. And this bullshit about the lids expanding, that is complete bullshit, its all fucking plastic. My plastic gas cans don't expand do yours? |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 8950 United States11/05/2012 10:35 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 150 gallons of gas in paint cans? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23793796 That isn't hording, that is just plain stupid, the kind of stupid that gets people killed. And you exhibit the kind of stupid that proves most people have low IQ's and can't understand the written word. They are not fucking paint cans, they are 5 gallon plastic buckets, made from the same plastic that all plastic gas cans are made from. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 23793796 United States11/05/2012 10:39 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 150 gallons of gas in paint cans? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23793796 That isn't hording, that is just plain stupid, the kind of stupid that gets people killed. And you exhibit the kind of stupid that proves most people have low IQ's and can't understand the written word. They are not fucking paint cans, they are 5 gallon plastic buckets, made from the same plastic that all plastic gas cans are made from. Yeah, and there is no safe way to pour from them, also these have no vents, you can see in the picture some of the lids are bulged with pressure... These "buckets" aren't designed to hold, transport and dispense gasoline safely. They're lucky! |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 8950 United States11/05/2012 10:45 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 150 gallons of gas in paint cans? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23793796 That isn't hording, that is just plain stupid, the kind of stupid that gets people killed. And you exhibit the kind of stupid that proves most people have low IQ's and can't understand the written word. They are not fucking paint cans, they are 5 gallon plastic buckets, made from the same plastic that all plastic gas cans are made from. Yeah, and there is no safe way to pour from them, also these have no vents, you can see in the picture some of the lids are bulged with pressure... These "buckets" aren't designed to hold, transport and dispense gasoline safely. They're lucky! Vents, are you people fucking morans, gas cans don't have vents, and in fact the US government has ruined the "gas can" forever by MANDATING THAT THEY BE MADE WITH NO VENTS. NO VENTS It abolished them de facto with new standards that every state had to adopt by 2009. So for the last three years, you have not been able to buy gas cans that work properly. They are not permitted to have a separate vent. The top has to close automatically. There are other silly things now, too, but the biggest problem is that they do not do well what cans are supposed to do. |
snark Forum Administrator User ID: 1050548 United States11/05/2012 10:48 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 150 gallons of gas in paint cans? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23793796 That isn't hording, that is just plain stupid, the kind of stupid that gets people killed. And you exhibit the kind of stupid that proves most people have low IQ's and can't understand the written word. They are not fucking paint cans, they are 5 gallon plastic buckets, made from the same plastic that all plastic gas cans are made from. Yeah, and there is no safe way to pour from them, also these have no vents, you can see in the picture some of the lids are bulged with pressure... These "buckets" aren't designed to hold, transport and dispense gasoline safely. They're lucky! We have a lot of gas cans and a lot of HD buckets. The plastic of the buckets is sturdier than the plastic of the cans. You would pour liquid out of them just like you would pour paint out of them...through the hole which is closed until you open it to pour. Geez. T For Texas, T For Tennessee! The virtue of courage is a prerequisite for the practice of all other virtues, because otherwise one is virtuous only when virtue has no cost. There are times when something needs to be done, and yet we know that if we step up and do this needful thing, we will pay a heavy personal price. -C.S. Lewis |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 14392840 United States11/05/2012 10:49 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 150 gallons of gas in paint cans? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23793796 That isn't hording, that is just plain stupid, the kind of stupid that gets people killed. That is dangerous, You cannot drive next to that or live next to that. In case of spill, and flame, there will be trouble.. Improperly stored gasonline shouldnt be allowed period, this is why we have laws. |
| Sharty Mc Bean User ID: 27054112  Netherlands11/05/2012 10:51 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 23793796 United States11/05/2012 10:57 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 150 gallons of gas in paint cans? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23793796 That isn't hording, that is just plain stupid, the kind of stupid that gets people killed. And you exhibit the kind of stupid that proves most people have low IQ's and can't understand the written word. They are not fucking paint cans, they are 5 gallon plastic buckets, made from the same plastic that all plastic gas cans are made from. Yeah, and there is no safe way to pour from them, also these have no vents, you can see in the picture some of the lids are bulged with pressure... These "buckets" aren't designed to hold, transport and dispense gasoline safely. They're lucky! We have a lot of gas cans and a lot of HD buckets. The plastic of the buckets is sturdier than the plastic of the cans. You would pour liquid out of them just like you would pour paint out of them...through the hole which is closed until you open it to pour. Geez. Did you look at the picture? These universal buckets have no vents (sealed gasoline builds pressure) there are no pour spouts, you'd have to remove the lid and pour it. If it was one or two and only over a short distance maybe it would be okay. But 150 gallons in those buckets, in the back seat of an SUV? lol I see the desperation angle and can appreciate it, but you must also appreciate the dangers. They should have put more thought into the containers. I've seen first hand what can go wrong here and it isn't pretty. People seem to have no idea how dangerous that much gasoline in one place can be... Pray you never find out the hard way. |
| Ralph--a house dog User ID: 25802009 United States11/05/2012 11:00 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | So I take it you wouldn't mind at all if your neighbour had gallons of gas stored incorrectly next door! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23755636 Apparently he was not going to store it, it would have been immediately distributed to a number of people for use in generators. Yes, they should have used proper containers --but last time I checked stores were charging more than $20 for a five gallon plastic gas can so maybe that's part of why they didn't have them to use--or at least secured the lids on the makeshiftt gas carriers. It is appalling that storm victims are suffering from hypothermia and starvation in that area, when food, water and warmth are less than hour away. Typical FEMA incompetence or something worse? When people are desperate they often take dangerous chances. "Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night.....Rage, rage against the dying of the light"-----Dylan Thomas HIS NAME IS SETH RICH [link to biblicalselfdefense.com] [link to forum.1111ers.blog] Always remember that "for the greater good" will not include YOU. "Who decides?" ---Robert A. Heinlein -'Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech.'—Benjamin Franklin [link to www.westcoasttruth.com] The only thing worth paying full retail for is pantyhose. You cannot do all of the good the world needs, but the world needs all of the good you can do. |
| snark Forum Administrator User ID: 1050548 United States11/05/2012 11:01 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I agree it isn't safe to transport that much gasoline in that manner. However, unless someone plows into him there isn't much danger except to the man himself because of fumes. Gas cans do NOT have vents any more, and the National Guard in NJ was allowing people to fill up any type of container with gas. They "returned the gas to the underground storage facilities" in this man's case...did it get sold twice? Did he get his money back? T For Texas, T For Tennessee! The virtue of courage is a prerequisite for the practice of all other virtues, because otherwise one is virtuous only when virtue has no cost. There are times when something needs to be done, and yet we know that if we step up and do this needful thing, we will pay a heavy personal price. -C.S. Lewis |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 20901334 United States11/05/2012 11:07 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Which is more dangerous? Freezing to death from generators not running or possibly using the wrong container for gas? The Government is here to protect you, even if it kills you in the process. Was it the BEST option to haul gas like that? Nope. Was it a better option then letting your children and others face freezing nights without power. Hell yes. Of course, since the idiots on this thread are not facing the issue, they have no right to judge what they would do, nor what others have the right to do to protect their own. |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 8950 United States11/05/2012 11:10 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I agree it isn't safe to transport that much gasoline in that manner. However, unless someone plows into him there isn't much danger except to the man himself because of fumes. Gas cans do NOT have vents any more, and the National Guard in NJ was allowing people to fill up any type of container with gas. They "returned the gas to the underground storage facilities" in this man's case...did it get sold twice? Did he get his money back? Quoting: snark Thank you man, that is what I'm trying to tell these assclown morans. GAS CANS DON'T FUCKING VENT So stop using that as the basis for your argument. They DO NOT VENT FUCKTARDS!!!!!!! OH and did I mention that THEY DON"T FUCKING VENT!!!!!! Stupid morans. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 25327582 Canada11/05/2012 11:11 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Which is more dangerous? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20901334 Freezing to death from generators not running or possibly using the wrong container for gas? The Government is here to protect you, even if it kills you in the process. Was it the BEST option to haul gas like that? Nope. Was it a better option then letting your children and others face freezing nights without power. Hell yes. Of course, since the idiots on this thread are not facing the issue, they have no right to judge what they would do, nor what others have the right to do to protect their own. I wonder how many people died because that gas didn't get delivered. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 14392840 United States11/05/2012 11:15 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Which is more dangerous? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20901334 Freezing to death from generators not running or possibly using the wrong container for gas? The Government is here to protect you, even if it kills you in the process. Was it the BEST option to haul gas like that? Nope. Was it a better option then letting your children and others face freezing nights without power. Hell yes. Of course, since the idiots on this thread are not facing the issue, they have no right to judge what they would do, nor what others have the right to do to protect their own. Children need to be raised in a home and to have a wood stove or pellet stove for back up heat. Its what is done in the winter in the midwest and northern and mountain states. You cant place your lives 100 percent on the utility line and the gas station. |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 8950 United States11/05/2012 11:29 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Which is more dangerous? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20901334 Freezing to death from generators not running or possibly using the wrong container for gas? The Government is here to protect you, even if it kills you in the process. Was it the BEST option to haul gas like that? Nope. Was it a better option then letting your children and others face freezing nights without power. Hell yes. Of course, since the idiots on this thread are not facing the issue, they have no right to judge what they would do, nor what others have the right to do to protect their own. Children need to be raised in a home and to have a wood stove or pellet stove for back up heat. Its what is done in the winter in the midwest and northern and mountain states. You cant place your lives 100 percent on the utility line and the gas station. A big part of my planning several years ago was to install a small Jotul stove at my retreat location to supplement the oil furnace. Having a wood stove is as important as water and food. I have also amassed large stores of green and dried cord wood, practically hidden from view. The stove is used 75% of the time and is incredible in the amount of heat it throws off. Having redundancy in all aspects of your overall plan is critical. The best investment I ever made was purcahsing an AMETEK DC motor off ebay, I can use that thing as a wind turbine, or hook it up to my bicycle to charge batteries, of course these are supplemented by small and very small scale solar PV systems. |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 8950 United States11/05/2012 11:32 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I would highly discourage anyone from installing a pellet stove as most require electricity to fucntion properly. Also, what happens when deliveries can't be made and you run out of pellets? You are fucked. With a wood stove you could burn your furniture if it came to that. |
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| Blue Skies User ID: 19168576 United States11/05/2012 11:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I would highly discourage anyone from installing a pellet stove as most require electricity to fucntion properly. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 8950 Also, what happens when deliveries can't be made and you run out of pellets? You are fucked. With a wood stove you could burn your furniture if it came to that. We installed a wood burning furnace a few years ago....28 cords of wood in the back and 7 in the basement.....My husband still thinks we need more. lol :kitten on fence: |
| ChvyV8Bldr User ID: 26660042 United States11/05/2012 11:59 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I would highly discourage anyone from installing a pellet stove as most require electricity to fucntion properly. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 8950 Also, what happens when deliveries can't be made and you run out of pellets? You are fucked. With a wood stove you could burn your furniture if it came to that. We installed a wood burning furnace a few years ago....28 cords of wood in the back and 7 in the basement.....My husband still thinks we need more. lol I highly doubt you could store even 1 cord in your basement. Will we even know we were alive when we're dead? Me Kingdoms were run by kings Empires were run by Emperors Countries are run by..... Dumps were almost fixed by Trump |
| Judethz User ID: 20521597 United Kingdom11/05/2012 12:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Search for the title before posting... I'm sure there will be several more of this post today and tomorrow. Quoting: Giftedest The man and gas station owner were arrested for using 5 gallon paint buckets. Look at the picture of 30 buckets stacked in the van with the lids coming off. It could be deadly to more than the van driver, k.  Yep I'm with the cops on this one, that guy must be insane. |
