The ballot drop boxes in Washington and Oregon both have fire suppression systems that are designed to activate when the temperature inside reaches a certain point, coating ballots inside with a fire-suppressing powder.

For unknown reasons, the system failed to prevent the destruction of hundreds of ballots in Vancouver, just across the Columbia River from Portland.

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    2 months ago

    Not clear that vehicle has been ID’d from that story. Says Volvo, but no specifics known. Is ID from another source?

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      2 months ago

      Do you expect them to tell you the license plate number? What would make you feel better?

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        2 months ago

        Police usually find vehicle owners quickly when they have plate numbers. If car/owner is not home, then they will often tell public to be on lookout. They could have said colour/model or picture of Volvo if that is all they have… maybe they have all the info they need. Maybe they ask public for help later. Vehicle ID is usually enough to catch someone quickly.

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      2 months ago

      Since when do nazis drive volvos? I’d expect a Dodge RAM, E450, or huge Chevy truck

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        2 months ago

        Old Volvos are basically tanks. A mid-80s 240DL is almost indestructible and is great for anti-gov assholes who don’t want the government spying on them.