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Fit_Hovercraft3827 OP t1_itgfawr wrote

I wish they would just ban all of them, they look like crap and don’t sway voters.

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corporat t1_itghue2 wrote

They don't even do anything about the ones on public property along Rt17 and GSP exit ramps

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Mitch13 t1_ithdswj wrote

They are not supposed to be on state property without a permit. It’s typically not enforced though. Unfortunately it’s not a priority for most road crews to remove them until after the election because they will just pop up again the next day and they don’t have the manpower or have more important work to tend to.

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owlrecluse t1_ithofma wrote

When my dad was a Boy Scout troop leader, he would pick those ones up to use for certain projects. I always thought it was hilarious.

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Tall-Soy-Latte t1_ithev44 wrote

There was a funny crudely drawn sign about “Securing the Border” before the GSP mall entrance the other day lol

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whyunoleave t1_ithpbl6 wrote

I’ve see a few of those popping up in that area. They’re not wrong though. With Pennsylvania to our west and New York to our north and east we are vulnerable. Borders need securing or the left lane will be clogged with people driving slow from out of state.

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Anonymoushipopotomus t1_itht0v1 wrote

I saw a handwritten 2000 mules one by the bergen town center also. Luckily someone spray painted over the "had enough vote republican" one. Amazing to me that people actually think thats an answer.

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gundabad t1_itieon6 wrote

I kid you not there is a former councilman from Old Bridge (Razzoli) who ran for re-election in 2021, and the #1 campaign platform on his website was securing the border.

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toadofsteel t1_itkx5u3 wrote

I saw one on a 17 off ramp a month or so ago. Only time in my life I've ever contemplated getting out of my car and tearing a sign down, but it was rush hour and I didn't want to hold up traffic.

I've had enough with this "secure the border" dogwhistle. I get it, you hate immigrants. Well, those people can go fuck themselves because without immigration, I wouldn't exist.

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THP_music t1_itgjrmj wrote

Agreed. It’s ridiculous. I’m having this same discussion with a neighbor on NextDoor. All he does is antagonize people with the same personality flaw.

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b4ngl4d3sh t1_itglkia wrote

Same, I think the amount of plastic waste created by these ridiculous signs is deeply concerning. It makes me want to actively vote against a candidate if i see rows of their sign polluting the roadside.

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ReadyWithPopcorn t1_itlt9q5 wrote

These signs are allowed but plastic bags are banned, ugh.

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b4ngl4d3sh t1_itltj60 wrote

Yea, it's a grift to put the plastic burden on the consumer and remove all or most culpability from the groups that can actually enact true, meaningful change.

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SmokePenisEveryday t1_ith42q1 wrote

I was working a print shop during the last Election. I cannot tell you how many people came in to make their own campaign signs for the candidates they were supporting.

I was really confused by that one. They were spending a nice chunk of money on this Candidate for a banner...for their own yard.

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SursumCorda-NJ t1_ithcb58 wrote

> a nice chunk of money on this Candidate for a banner

How much do you guys charge for something like that? I always wondered how much those signs cost.

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SmokePenisEveryday t1_ithhdo6 wrote

Totally depended on materials and size but a standard 5x7ft banner would run 120-200 depending.

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iGROWyourBiz2 t1_itjzj5a wrote

plot twist...trost has stock in a signage company, and removes them so his opponents have to spend more on replacements. Double win for him...gif

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SursumCorda-NJ t1_ithbz2c wrote

I think it's less about swaying voters and more about getting their names out there, reminding people that so-and-so is running for whatever office. Basically advertising.

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IronSeagull t1_itij80h wrote

They are a regular reminder that I need to look up the people running for school board so I can do my part to keep the loons out.

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ParticularWar9 t1_itjvcpq wrote

They're all beholding to the teacher's union, doesn't make a diff who is on the boards.

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JerseyJoyride t1_itj79zt wrote

I always vote against the people that have the legal signs up!

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GardenStateGuru t1_itinofo wrote

The adage goes signs don't vote but they damn sure get in your opponents head

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newport100 t1_itgqh38 wrote

FR, at least this person is removing some of them. In my area, these political signs will hang around for sometimes months after Election Day.

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AdventurousShower223 t1_itkvihc wrote

I was coming here to say the same. I disagree with anyone destroying or taking property of someone else but signs are so dumb. They are just for virtue signaling regardless of which party you support.

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