On July 25, I posted about my really nice experience putting up a "Veterans for Biden" sign.

[TomSlick]

When I got home from work today, my sign was gone. The wire stand was still in the yard but the sign was gone. The sign was posted three feet from the sidewalk. Some MAGAt had to trespass in the yard to steal the sign.

I am confused here. I thought MAGAts are supposed to be all about law and order. I thought MAGAts supported "our Veterans." I hear MAGAt's saying that the defense of property justifies the use of tear gas and "non-lethal" weapons. I simply cannot square what MAGAts say they and how they act.

What am I missing?

Not to worry. I'm ordering a replacement - maybe a dozen.

[Funtatlaguy]

1. Replace with barbed wire encasement. It works.

[TomSlick]

2. I appreciate the thought but I don't want to endanger children or wandering pets.

The MAGAts can steal all the signs they want. I'll get more. I am nothing if not stubborn.

[Funtatlaguy]

6. Trump repels both pets and children.

[Demonaut]

3. didnt you point a camera at it, I would

[TomSlick]

16. A waste of money.

The local police would side with the perp.

[Baitball Blogger]

26. Post the clip on the internet.

Blink cameras, with their start-up kit, would come in around 150-230.

[DBoon]

27. post it on NextDoor

maybe give the thief some unwanted publicity

[SheltieLover]

4. Put up cameras with motion sensor

And prosecute!

[TomSlick]

9. I have no confidence the local police would investigate if I had a clear picture of the thief.

I'm in ruby-red Arkansas. I suspect the local police would give the MAGAt a doughnut.

[SheltieLover]

13. Gawd, how revolting!

Im in Memphis area. Not much better here, so I understand.

[tblue37]

15. He'd have to pry the doughnut out of their cold, dead hands. Cops take their doughnuts seriously. nt

[TomSlick]

17. Good point, that.

Well, the cops would tell the perp that he's a great Murikan.

[SheltieLover]

25. They sure do!

Like this?

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/2001/10/05/Police-chopper-caught-on-doughnut-run/87361002314388/#:~:text=The%20two%20were%20seen%20landing,Turner%20told%20the%20Albuquerque%20Tribune.

[stillcool]

5. they do lots of mental gymnastics...

down deep at their core is one true thing...Fear.

[backtoblue]

7. Mine is still standing...so far

I put mine right next to my no tresspassing sign with a motion light and camera.

I've got an extra "Arkansas for Biden" sign if ya need another.

[TomSlick]

14. I've got Veteran for Biden signS ordered.

Thanks for the offer. You better hang on to your sign. You will probably need a replacement before November 3.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

8. Sprinkle potassium permanganate powder on it.

The sweat on the miscreant's hands will cause it to turn purple and it can't be washed off. You can get potassium permanganate at drugstores and Amazon. If it's a neighbor you'll know they did it because they'll have purple fingers.

[yonder]

11. +1. heh, heh. I like it. Harmless, I assume?

Even if not a neighbor, they might think twice about it again.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

18. You shouldn't inhale or ingest it but getting a little on your skin is OK.

Except that your skin will be purple for awhile.

[ProfessorGAC]

31. It's Used In Skin Treatments

Things like nail fungus and others. So, people put it on their skin, on purpose!
It's fairly safe, even by ingestion. The LD50 is estimated at more than one gram per kg of body weight.
If someone weighs 75kg (165#) they'd have to eat 2.5 ounces of it!
A tiny trace on the fingers won't amount to more than a few mg. That would lead to a probable negative health effect of over 10 trillion to one. Pretty safe.

[TomSlick]

12. I like the way you think!

I doubt it's a neighbor - too many pinko educated types in the neighborhood.

[DBoon]

28. There is something called ninhydrin that is safer

it is colorless but turns bright purple when it encounters proteins like the proteins in the skin on your hands.

It will eventually wash off after a couple of weeks

[tblue37]

10. Maybe order a security camera, too. nt

[jmowreader]

19. I have a wonderful suggestion

Denatonium benzoate, trade name Bitrex, is claimed to be the most bitter substance on Earth. Here's where you get some:

https://www.amazon.com/Denatonium-Benzoate-Power-Grown-3734-33-6/dp/B087NHW66Y/ref=pd_lpo_328_t_0/137-3760082-8382811?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B087NHW66Y&pd_rd_r=4b499e7e-cb99-4cf0-a439-2ea1665589e1&pd_rd_w=mWuCG&pd_rd_wg=ScXwJ&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=T3265MDVMGW7JFJQ0AXX&psc=1&refRID=T3265MDVMGW7JFJQ0AXX

Buy a pouch of this shit, mix it with 4 ounces of alcohol, and paint your signs with it. When the MAGAt pulls out your sign, the Bitrex will transfer to his fingers...and his next burger will be a whole new experience.

[ProfessorGAC]

32. It's Not Quite #1

I tested it. Not with the denatonium benzoate but with the saccharide version.
I took 2 or 3 milligrams in 100 ml of distilled water.
Added a pinch of salt, because drinking distilled water is a bad idea, then took a drink.
All I could sense was the taste of a hundred aspirins for ten to fifteen minutes.
The taste threshold is thought to be 2ppb! For the benzoate ester, it's though to be 10-15. So, the saccharide ester is even worse. The same company makes both versions
It is BITTER!!!!!
I did this because it's used as a denaturant in ethanol to make it nonpotable. I wondered why it works, so I tested it. Terrible!

[Alwaysna]

20. When I grew up we had a trash barrel with a metal rim.

To keep a repeat offender dog from knocking it over, my dad once hooked a battery to the metal rim. The dog never bothered it again. You could make a metal sign if you get my drift.

[ancianita]

21. Maybe add security cams when replacing the sign? ID'ing the thieves helps keep law and order.

[niyad]

22. I would say stick it in your window, but, on second thought, that might incur a broken window.

I love the chemical suggestions.

[Cassidy]

23. Quote the Bible

To keep political yard signs from being stolen, I have found success in printing "Thou shalt not steal. Exodus 20:15" around the edge of the sign. I print it large enough so that anyone approaching the sign can read it, but not so large that it detracts from the message.

Hilarious how these folks think they are honorable, but you have to spell it out to force them to behave with a modicum of decency.

[MyMission]

24. Several silly, snarky thoughts came to me

When I read "what am I missing?" and a few more as I read the replies. So,with respect, humor and sarcasm,
You are possibly missing;
1) a minefield around the sign
2) a covered moat or pit around the sign; or little holes of soft Earth like moles and voles make, so they trip or twist their ankle; and or manure around the sign.
3) a camera, so you can identify them, then place signs in their yard or truck; since they stole yours they obviously wanted one, give them several?
4) a motion sensor causing lights and a recording, such as, You are trespassing and I have the right to protect my property, and then a recorded gunshots! or rump supporters really are deplorable, then recorded sirens.
5) grease or chemicals, itching powder, on the sign.

I do appreciate you not wanting to interfere with wildlife.
But maybe some of my suggestions might work, or just make you smile.

[DBoon]

29. "...manure around the sign"

Do you own a dog?

[MyMission]

33. Stepping or slipping in manure when they went for the sign

Would serve them right, and would be non violent and ecologically safe, compared with my moat or landmine ideas.

Yes I have a dog, and am an amateur farmer. I personally use mushroom compost.

Manure is a good fertilizer, but who wants to smell or step in that crap?!? Lol

[moonscape]

30. Too bad there isn't an adhesive that would remain

active, a superglue type, that would make the sign bond to his/her hands for 90 days, making him a live walking Biden billboard.