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In reply to the discussion: Gohmert Asks If BLM & Forest Service Can Move Moon's Or Earth's Orbit [View all]there was at at least semi-serious proposal years ago IIRC that if everyone in China could stand on a stool and jump off at the same time and do that repeatedly in a closely synchronized manner, that a giant earthquake would occur on the opposite side of the world. This could supposedly be utilized as a weapon of war.
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Come on Louie? You ain't one of those Flat Earthers too? The Sun & Moon revolve around the Earth.
TheBlackAdder
Jun 2021
#26
That would make a perfect opening scene for a post-apocalyptic science fiction movie.
Towlie
Jun 2021
#17
gosh, i dont need to fire off my goof gas gun at all they are doing it themselves .
AllaN01Bear
Jun 2021
#19
Don't worry. Louie. Jeff Bezos is flying up there to take care of business.
Midnight Writer
Jun 2021
#23
Believe It OR Not: Louis Buller Gohmert Jr. is an attorney and a former judge
wyn borkins
Jun 2021
#25
Sure, Louie, not only that but we've built a lunar steering wheel. We're going to fly you to the ...
marble falls
Jun 2021
#41
Here's what we do, Louie. All the people and animals on earth will move to one small
Vinca
Jun 2021
#42
I hope someone explained, in deadpan, that would lie well outside the Forest Service's remit. nt
eppur_se_muova
Jun 2021
#56