North Carolina sheriff says 'intentional vandalism' at substations caused power outages for 40K cu

originally posted by: Xcalibur254
a reply to: matafuchs

This is the woman in question.

She had organized a protest of the drag event and when the power went out she tweeted "The power is out in Moore County and I know why."

When she was questioned by LEOs she told them, "God works in mysterious ways."

Damn people getting so pissed over a drag event that they risk major felony charges? that aspect might have been just a coincidence. Hell who knows these days...

a reply to: putnam6

There was another drag event in Columbus, OH that ended up cancelled when a group of armed Proud Boys and Patriot Front members showed up. Event organizers had been told police would provide protection but the officers were nowhere to be found. At least not until they were photographed hanging out with the "protesters."

originally posted by: Xcalibur254
a reply to: putnam6

There was another drag event in Columbus, OH that ended up cancelled when a group of armed Proud Boys and Patriot Front members showed up. Event organizers had been told police would provide protection but the officers were nowhere to be found. At least not until they were photographed hanging out with the "protesters."

Yea but this is different we are talking about federal charges,

Just heard it was gunshots which don't sound all that organized could be a couple of drunk-ass hunters or a disgruntled worker. FWIW the drag event reason could be a smokescreen in itself. Wouldn't the prime suspect know they would likely be the prime suspect? Just seems like a whole lotta risk for damn little reward

Lots of questions for sure

a reply to: putnam6

It was three separate substations that were shot. If it had just been one you might be able to chalk it up to some good ol' boys. The fact these people knew how many and what specific substations needed to be taken out to prevent power from being redirected to make up for the loss indicates organization and a knowledge of the power grid.

The drag show very well could be a red herring and Emily Rainey is just a nutter who thinks this is just God's plan. Like I said, they're were at least two robberies that occurred once the power was cut.

a reply to: ElGoobero

This is in Ft. Bragg's back yard. Or whatever the new woke name is now.

a reply to: network dude

Oh to hear the chatter going on at Bragg.

originally posted by: Xcalibur254
a reply to: matafuchs

This is the woman in question.

She had organized a protest of the drag event and when the power went out she tweeted "The power is out in Moore County and I know why."

When she was questioned by LEOs she told them, "God works in mysterious ways."

It must be very hard to not ridicule her belief in God so that you can instead tie it to January 6th and MAGA terrorism.

I'll withhold judgement until they actually find somebody.

It's a shame Biden managed to undo all efforts Trump made to start making our grid more secure.

a reply to: Xr254

There are drag shows all the time in every city, it is only getting press now because they have moved to schools. Possibly some of the religious folk said enough, but wouldn't someone, somewhere, leave a message saying that was the reason? It's all senseless, but more senseless if no one knows why it was done. Even the drag show wouldn't know it was directed toward them unless somehow it points to that.

We also have no reason to suspect anything related to J6 unless Ray Epps can be spotted in the area yelling "Tomorrow we go to the substations and we cut the power!"

Until more evidence comes out my money's on five dancing Israelis.

originally posted by: Xcalibur254
a reply to: putnam6

It was three separate substations that were shot. If it had just been one you might be able to chalk it up to some good ol' boys. The fact these people knew how many and what specific substations needed to be taken out to prevent power from being redirected to make up for the loss indicates organization and a knowledge of the power grid.

The drag show very well could be a red herring and Emily Rainey is just a nutter who thinks this is just God's plan. Like I said, they're were at least two robberies that occurred once the power was cut.

All I'm suggesting is we need to be open to all possibilities, it could indeed be the nutter lady but unless they all 3 were shot up at the exact same time it easily could have been a disgruntled employee, and the robberies were just mere targets of opportunity.

For example, the attacks happened shortly after each other, which doesn't preclude it being just one perp. FAWK they shot up one place because they thought it would knock out the power but it didn't so they had to shoot up another one.

www.fayobserver.com...

When asked if the attack on the power grid was in response to a highly contested drag show in Southern Pines on Saturday night, Fields said they had yet to find any connection to the show.

"Is it possible? Anything's possible. But we've not been able to tie anything back to the drag show," he said.

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"I can promise you, to the perpetrators out there, we will find you," Sheriff Fields said, noting that in addition to his office, the FBI, State Bureau of Investigation, and law enforcement in the county's 11 municipalities were working "as a team" to investigate. He also said his office has been in contact with Gov. Roy Cooper.

"Folks this was a terrible act and it appears to be an intentional, willful and malicious attack and the perpetrator will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," Sen. Tom McInnis said during the press conference.

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Robin Sage exercise to be held across 25 North Carolina counties for Special Forces candidates

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Fear mongering?

originally posted by: livinglight108
Robin Sage exercise to be held across 25 North Carolina counties for Special Forces candidates

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Okay, but what's its connection to the sabotage at the power stations? are these exercises occurring now?

originally posted by: putnam6

originally posted by: livinglight108
Robin Sage exercise to be held across 25 North Carolina counties for Special Forces candidates

www.fayobserver.com...

Okay, but what's its connection to the sabotage at the power stations? are these exercises occurring now?

A commenter on a YT video on this matter said there could be a correlation. I posted it here for investigation.

FWIW this year's exercise ended on November 5th.

linkshortner.net...

Another round of candidates will try to earn the green beret as their final test for the Special Forces Qualifications Course will be held this month.

The exercise, known as Robin Sage, will be held across multiple North Carolina and South Carolina counties, a news release from the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School stated.

The exercise starts Oct. 7 and continues until Nov. 5, with Special Forces candidates spending the final two weeks in the field for the exercise.

back to the original story, it's weird there aren't any comments at all you would think for a story so divisive there would be more public input

edit on 4-12-2022 by putnam6 because: (no reason given)

a reply to: Xcalibur254

they're were at least two robberies that occurred once the power was cut.

What does that have to do with the power being cut?

originally posted by: mtnshredder
a reply to: Xcalibur254

they're were at least two robberies that occurred once the power was cut.

What does that have to do with the power being cut?

Because the robberies may have been the reason they wanted the power off.

Hey , you guys remember a few weeks ago when there was another gay night club shooting and the media and social media went absolutely nuts blaming it on "right wing extremists", and then all the sudden the story went completely dark and the media went silent?

Already members on this forum are doing the same damn thing, its like you people never learn, and i can guarandamntee you if it turns out your wrong, AGAIN, you wont come back and apologize

Talk about the definition of insanity

a reply to: mtnshredder

No power, no security cameras or alarms on businesses without generators and or battery backup, and even then most systems wouldn't last over 24 hours.

25 NC counties, including Wake, become ‘unconventional warfare exercise’ site as Fort Bragg launches annual Special Forces test

cbs17.com/news/local-news/cumberland-county-news/25-nc-counties-including-wake-become-unconventional-warfare-exercise-site-as-fort-bragg-launches-annu al-special-forces-test

a reply to: livinglight108

As was pointed out earlier, Robin Sage ended a month ago.