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MYLAR(sp?) BLANKETS? What are they and do they keep you warm or just look niftily SHINY? Ever sleep with one on you? What's it like?

Posted - June 23, 2018
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  • 19937
    Mylar blankets take up little space, are lightweight, relatively inexpensive and retain about 90% of your body heat.  They are generally used in emergencies such as floods, hurricanes, etc. where a lot of people need to be placed in safe quarters.  The bags are mildew resistant and do not crack or shrink over time when stored in a bug-out bag, INCH bag, get-home bag, or even in a vehicle glove compartment.  If I'm not mistaken, NASA uses them on space flights.  I have never used one.
      June 24, 2018 10:02 AM MDT
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  • 113301
    Thanks so much for the info L. I have not heard of them before. It just seems so artificial and superficial. Nothing like a warm cozy blanky to keep you warm and cozy. I mean they look like tin foil. But it's better than nothing I guess.
      June 25, 2018 4:56 AM MDT
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  • 19937
    You're welcome.  Clearly, they aren't ideal, but they serve the purpose.  The real issue is that these kids shouldn't have been there in the first place.  
      June 25, 2018 7:14 AM MDT
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  • 35082
    Where should they be? 
      June 25, 2018 7:32 AM MDT
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  • 19937
    Anywhere but separated from their parents.
      June 25, 2018 8:34 AM MDT
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  • 35082
    Far enough. So you are fine with Trump detaining the entire family together until court date?

    You do know that the picts with the shiny emergency blankets are not from under Trump but actually Obama from 2014. 


    Ok and what do we do with the parents and their children? 
    Deport? Release into country? This post was edited by my2cents at June 25, 2018 3:22 PM MDT
      June 25, 2018 8:45 AM MDT
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  • 19937
    Rosie asked what a mylar blanket was and I told her.  I didn't specify whether those blankets were used in the photo you provided or whether Obama used them or Trump used them or anyone else used them.  

    If persons are found to have criminal records or belong to gangs, they should be immediately deported.  If these are asylum seekers, I am fine with the families remaining together, with court dates set for their appearance, for them wearing ankle bracelets to make sure they appear in court.  Where they stay is up to them so long as they return for court appearances.  If they are not seeking asylum, they should not be permitted to remain here unless and until they  file a legal application for entry here.   This post was edited by SpunkySenior at June 25, 2018 9:05 AM MDT
      June 25, 2018 9:02 AM MDT
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  • 35082
    I know you did not specify with administration the pictures are from that is why I asked if you knew? I have come across a few who did not and would not believe the picts were from 2014.

    Glad to here you and I are in agreement about deporting criminals and detaining the families together until the court date.
    We do disagree on where they should be allowed to stay as it has been shown they do not show up for their court dates. 

    But we have some agreement.  This post was edited by my2cents at June 25, 2018 3:27 PM MDT
      June 25, 2018 9:08 AM MDT
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  • 19937
    I knew - I didn't fall off a turnip truck yesterday.  
      June 25, 2018 9:11 AM MDT
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