August 01, 2026
Walz to Blame for Water Hack
Timothy Birdnow
Media aketh and Trump answereth:
Question: Can you rule out that Iran was behind the water attack? Can you rule out that Iran was behind that cyber-attack?
President Trump: No, I think Minnesota is behind it. You know who's behind it? Minnesota, because they're grossly incompetent. I think the governor's behind it. I don't think there was an Iranian cyber-attack. I think that Minnesota ought to get its act together. It's one of the worst-run states... JD will tell you. In fact, tremendous corruption in Minnesota. And by the way, just gave me a report, massive, massive future things having to do with corruption in Minnesota are happening right now.
While it seems unlikely Walz was in the Governor's mansion with a laptop hacking the water system himself Trump's point is that the gross incompetence and inattention made Minnesota a prime target.
This article surmises as much. But there is more if one wishes to consider it.
It seems to me Walz would be happy to point to an Iranian cyber attack to divert attention away from his many scandals. This way he can act as the aggrieved party and at the same time suggest he's out there fighting for his own people when in fact this works to his advantage by distracting attention. And you never know; there is always a slim possibility the Governor found some hacker to spoof the Iranians. Democrats have done such things before.
For that matter Iran would be smart enough to realize this.
Walz has suggeste China negotiate a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran - something that no doubt would be pleasing to the Iranians. And Walz also was a big supporter of Muslims in his state. There is every reason to believe the Iranians would want to throw Walz a lifeline.
If nothing else this helps to sow discord between the Administration and the Democrats in Minnesota that may well help the Iranians.
So while I doubt Walz actually paid someone to hack the water system I do think he's at fault to no small degree, and that he's probably also happy with the outcome.
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All I can contribute to the water hack info is that our water is still working. I turned the dishwasher on about half an hour ago and it's working. If it stops we'll get an alarm. It worked fine last night.
Posted by: Dana Mathewson at August 01, 2026 10:11 PM (+uala)
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And Russia was hacking into our water systems in New York, which later turned out not to be even connected to the Internet. If Iran can't think of anything more destructive than hacking our water systems, we have beaten them already. This kind of fearmongering is ridiculous.
Posted by: Bill H at August 02, 2026 08:20 AM (FRG6e)
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Dana, enjoy your dishwasher while you have it. One day the Democrats will take it away from you all.
Bill, I agree. This is not worrisome because it's more a nuisance than anything else. As you say if they are at this point it means they have already lost.
But it does show vulnerabilities in our security that need tightening. This is a minor pain - but I am given to understand it may well be possible to take down the entire power grid, and that wouldn't be a minor issue at all.
At any rate I truly am asking anyone with computer savvy and an understanding of water systems to explain to me why these things are networked; I'd really like to know. This isn't a hyperbolic statement but an honest question. I can see no good reason why you would hook the water grid up to the internet.
Bill, I agree. This is not worrisome because it's more a nuisance than anything else. As you say if they are at this point it means they have already lost.
But it does show vulnerabilities in our security that need tightening. This is a minor pain - but I am given to understand it may well be possible to take down the entire power grid, and that wouldn't be a minor issue at all.
At any rate I truly am asking anyone with computer savvy and an understanding of water systems to explain to me why these things are networked; I'd really like to know. This isn't a hyperbolic statement but an honest question. I can see no good reason why you would hook the water grid up to the internet.
Posted by: Timothy Birdnow at August 02, 2026 09:14 AM (oflqW)
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The donkeys are too busy with other mischief to try to come and hijack our dishwashers, considering that about 97% of the homes in the state have them. But if they come here and try to grab mine, I'll haul out my trusty "assault" pistols and go after them.
And if any of them see this post and figure they can raid my home, let 'em try. They'll never find 'em.
And if any of them see this post and figure they can raid my home, let 'em try. They'll never find 'em.
Posted by: Dana Mathewson at August 03, 2026 12:49 AM (+uala)
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Dana, the Gang Green hates dishwashers almost as much as air conditioning and water closet toilets. They're coming for 'em eventually, I promise you. They use electricity, after all, and water. Can't have THAT!
Posted by: Timothy Birdnow at August 03, 2026 08:42 AM (oflqW)
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