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To: i-node who wrote (1582929)	1/12/2026 12:45:23 AM
From: the traveler	1 Recommendation Recommended By locogringo Respond to of 1585756

Jan. 6 was a false flag operation.

To: i-node who wrote (1582929)	1/12/2026 1:06:24 AM
From: Heywood40	Respond to of 1585756

- The structure was small, flimsy (described as more symbolic than functional) It was big enough and strong enough to do the job. Look closely at the pic. You'll see through-bolts holding the deck framing to the legs, and through-bolts in the diagonal cross-bracing on the legs. The deck and legs were obviously strong enough to hold someone standing upon them. The two tall members are, I believe 4X4s. An unsupported 4X4 eight feet in length can carry a load of 10,000 lbs. That's way more than necessary to hang any human from. The cross pice at the top may be a 2x4. I estimate its span at 4 feet. A 4 foot section of 2X4 on edge, will support a weight of several hundred pounds. That 2X4 is probably the weakest part of the structure, but even if it broke, that would be after it had already applied several hundred pounds of force to a noose around anyone who was unfortunate enough to be hanged from it. Care to try? I don't think you'd find many volunteers to test out your "small, flimsy, non-functional" spin. The "Fed Op" suggestion is laughable.

To: i-node who wrote (1582929)	1/12/2026 2:59:05 AM
From: Heywood40	Respond to of 1585756

I'm revising my estimate for the breaking strength of a 4' span of 2X4 on edge from several hundred pounds to several thousand pounds, based on these tests of 8' spans of 2X4 on edge. He's seeing 1200 to 1500 lb breaking strength on an 8' span, and a 4' span should be at least twice that, so 2000 to 3000 lbs. That's still the weakest part, but way stronger than needed. That gallows was built to perform as intended! Looks like you'll have to watch on YouTube, but the link should get you there.

To: i-node who wrote (1582929)	1/12/2026 4:57:27 AM
From: Heywood40	Respond to of 1585756

One more revision... The cross piece is a 4X4, not a 2X4. That 4' horizontal 4X4 placed atop the two vertical 4X4s would probably support about 10,000 pounds. I'm glad you buffoons had me take a closer look at how it was constructed. It was a fully serviceable gallows. The stairs were wide enough for two people to walk or drag the victim up onto the platform, zip-ties for hands and feet, perhaps a hood, snug the noose around his neck and push him off the platform, done deal!