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albacore

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9. I was being lazy when I posted this OP. The answers stimulated me do get off my ass and research...
Sat Jun 14, 2025, 05:21 PM
Jun 14

Rubber treads may not help..Google AI says "While the rubber treads may offer some insulation, they are unlikely to stop the powerful lightning strike from reaching the ground. In fact, the lightning could even damage or destroy the rubber treads as it passes through them."

Turns out that they may not be destroyed, but it could damage the electronics or even start a fire.
As a grunt Marine, I never did trust those things, so I guess my feelings are mostly fear of the large, steel unknown.
It IS gonna rain like a Mutha on the parade....thunder and lighting, too. Too bad for the crew, and fuck trump and his limp dick.
Check out the future radar for the area ....starting about 7. Parade runs 6:30-9:30
https://weather.com/weather/radar/interactive/l/c4025fdf0177c872b7fc2e0d09e7c523995ef49e21145e2d2438fe08649ca9e8?fbclid=IwY2xjawK6vQJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFxYzN2aEhrVVQ4bTNCdm54AR7bj68zv635VnxCKqnCVNRztLrA9kvwuTpny5QahfRSVPZ6UNLRmMWOnQkOQw_aem__XLkif1B70NlJx7wdM3lXw

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