Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Donald Trump on ‘Solar Wall’ Idea: ‘The Taller It Goes the More Valuable It Is’
breitbart.com ^ | 21 Jun 2017

Posted on 06/22/2017 6:07:55 AM PDT by Helicondelta

President Donald Trump publicly proposed the idea of a “solar wall” on the Southern border, to help pay for the building costs. “Solar wall panels, beautiful, I mean actually, think of it. The taller it goes the more valuable it is,” Trump said during a rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Trump said that there was “lots of sun” and “lots of heat” on the Southern border, which would allow the wall to create energy and help pay for construction costs.

“This way Mexico will have to pay much less money, and that’s good,” Trump said. “We’ll see.”

Trump reportedly floated the idea of a solar wall during a meeting with Congressional leaders in June, but hasn’t publicly confirmed the reports.

(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS:
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-35 next last

1 posted on 06/22/2017 6:07:55 AM PDT by Helicondelta
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Helicondelta


2 posted on 06/22/2017 6:09:28 AM PDT by Helicondelta (Deplorable)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Helicondelta

Ok, that’s nice. Just build it already.


3 posted on 06/22/2017 6:12:27 AM PDT by Molon Labbie (In Safe Space, no one can hear you weep....No one cares either.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Helicondelta

He wrote that line in one of his books, talking about his strategy of high-rise real estate.


4 posted on 06/22/2017 6:15:13 AM PDT by nhwingut (Trump Pence 16 - Blow Up DC)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Helicondelta

How about if it’s electrically charged by whatever form of power is cheapest.


5 posted on 06/22/2017 6:15:49 AM PDT by DungeonMaster (How many ways do liberals hate the bible?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Helicondelta
What started out as a ‘media joke’ poking fun at President Trump, someone took the article to him and he liked it, and now look what happened...

I personally think it's a good idea...we are building the wall in some parts, but this is saving electricity and helping to cut the costs of utilities...

Who wouldn't like the idea of saving money?

6 posted on 06/22/2017 6:18:37 AM PDT by HarleyLady27 ( "The Force Awakens!!!"...Trump and Pence: MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Molon Labbie
Just don't let the Government Bureaucracy build or design it ...

https://www.tamingdata.com/2010/07/08/the-project-management-tree-swing-cartoon-past-and-present/

7 posted on 06/22/2017 6:22:24 AM PDT by M-cubed
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: Helicondelta
Better make it black paint proof, rock proof, bullet proof, theft proof, bomb proof, etc. proof. The enemies will take it as a challenge to destroy them.

You could put the PE panels on the north side, but that kind of defeats the purpose.

8 posted on 06/22/2017 6:39:26 AM PDT by Right Wing Assault (Kill: TWITTER, FACEBOOK, CNN, ESPN, NFL, NPR)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: All

Call it a green energy initiative to save the planet. Hoist the left on it’s own petard.


9 posted on 06/22/2017 6:41:23 AM PDT by gibsonguy
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: Right Wing Assault

An utterly stupid idea. Think again, guys.


10 posted on 06/22/2017 6:42:34 AM PDT by chiller (If liberals didn't have double standards, they'd have none at all.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: All

Call it a green energy initiative to save the planet. Hoist the left on it’s own petard.


11 posted on 06/22/2017 6:44:28 AM PDT by gibsonguy
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: HarleyLady27

I worked on a team that built the Solar Panels and Control System for the ARAMCO Pipeline. This use on The Border Barrier is exactly where Solar Power is effective and efficient.


12 posted on 06/22/2017 6:46:18 AM PDT by MGG
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: MGG

Would it fry the buggers if they attempted to climb over? /s...sorta


13 posted on 06/22/2017 6:48:42 AM PDT by goodnesswins (Say hello to President Trump)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: chiller

I think it’s a great idea. Besides, it is really triggering the liberals. They are going to hate solar power now!


14 posted on 06/22/2017 6:50:58 AM PDT by SamAdams76
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: MGG

What happens when the Mexican Cartels shoot at it?


15 posted on 06/22/2017 6:52:43 AM PDT by Chgogal (I will NOT submit, therefore, Jihadists hate me.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: SamAdams76

Share cost with Mexico and have it be a joint venture. Win Win


16 posted on 06/22/2017 6:53:38 AM PDT by magua
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 14 | View Replies]

To: gibsonguy
Call it a green energy initiative to save the planet. Hoist the left on it’s own petard.

HA!

17 posted on 06/22/2017 6:57:27 AM PDT by Envisioning (Carry safe, always carry, everyday, everywhere.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: DungeonMaster

Free solar-powered climber-zappers!


18 posted on 06/22/2017 6:58:08 AM PDT by bigbob (People say believe half of what you see son and none of what you hear - M. Gaye)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies]

To: Helicondelta
"“This way Mexico will have to pay much less money..." 🤣🤣🤣Trump knows how to make liberal heads explode, that's for sure!!!
19 posted on 06/22/2017 7:00:14 AM PDT by jdsteel (Give me freedom not more government.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Helicondelta

God bless Trump!

More power to him.

Love how he’s getting the left at their own game.


20 posted on 06/22/2017 7:00:51 AM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-35 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson