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re: Why would DHS need 2,700 light armored tanks?
Posted on 3/4/13 at 6:18 pm to semotruman
Posted on 3/4/13 at 6:18 pm to semotruman
This reads like something scary that probably isn't a big deal. If DHS was amping up for something against Americans, I'm willing to bet the information wouldn't be readily available on the internet.
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Posted on 3/4/13 at 6:19 pm to scrooster
Probably the impending alien invasion, and I'm not talking about messicans
Posted on 3/4/13 at 6:26 pm to Duke
Anytime one of the Federal alphabet agencies begins buying ammo and armor I get nervous and anyone that doesn't look closely and ask questions is a fool never take anything that federal law enforcement does at face value
Posted on 3/4/13 at 6:48 pm to semotruman
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The rest is for "training exercises."
Hollow points aren't for training.
Posted on 3/4/13 at 6:50 pm to Duke
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This reads like something scary that probably isn't a big deal. If DHS was amping up for something against Americans, I'm willing to bet the information wouldn't be readily available on the internet.
And I'm willing to bet you are one of the koolaid drinkers ... amirite? Because only a koolaid drinker could read this and try to defend it as anything other than what it is - scary stuff. Seriously worrisome stuff.
Posted on 3/4/13 at 6:54 pm to scrooster
he has a point, why would the fed gov be making this so easy to find? Im not saying they aren't ramping up for something but im not sure why they put it out for all to see.
also they could just continue their slow chipping away of rights and it wouldn't be nearly as bloody.
also they could just continue their slow chipping away of rights and it wouldn't be nearly as bloody.
This post was edited on 3/4/13 at 6:55 pm
Posted on 3/4/13 at 6:59 pm to semotruman
quote:DHS oversees ICE, Border Patrol, etc. Would make sense for them to patrol the Mexican border in those things.
I read that more than half the ammo is for Immigration and Customs. The rest is for "training exercises." But the tanks are just creepy.
Our local po-po has one of these, stripped down and painted blue, for when the coo-coos barricade themselves in the house and start shooting at everyone.
Posted on 3/4/13 at 7:05 pm to scrooster
You should see some of the crazy arse stuff SWAT teams have.
This is kinda like the equivalent of me buying a hummer.
Posted on 3/4/13 at 7:08 pm to wadewilson
im not sure i like the idea of people with geds driving these around city streets
Posted on 3/4/13 at 7:09 pm to HarryBalzack
They are too expensive and heavy for border patrol. You would use a more mobile vehicle. These are for assaults or raids.
Posted on 3/4/13 at 7:10 pm to heartbreakTiger
Posted on 3/4/13 at 7:48 pm to scrooster
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Because only a koolaid drinker could read this and try to defend it as anything other than what it is - scary stuff. Seriously worrisome stuff.
Saying "I'm not sure the sky is falling" is not a defense, but a suggestion to pump the breaks on the 1984 talk. It looks scary, but it doesn't mean it is scary. I'm just saying to take a step back, and to do research as to why they are doing this. Like I said, I doubt they are telling us what equipment they are going to use in the police state. Why give us time to prepare or even let us know about it?
What do you mean by "koolaid drinkers"? Obama supporters is my guess. If so, you don't know my disdain for every person in Washington.
Posted on 3/4/13 at 7:51 pm to heartbreakTiger
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also they could just continue their slow chipping away of rights and it wouldn't be nearly as bloody.
Bingo. If I was looking to takeover, I would be playing the long game...chipping away bit by bit.
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@ your disdain for GED earners. Posted on 3/4/13 at 8:00 pm to Duke
When you have The Bureau Of All Things Fabricated And Exaggerated kick in your door at 5 am shoot your dog and scare the he'll out of your wife and kids simply because you are a law abiding known associate of a club you will view the alphabet gestapo through a different lens
Posted on 3/4/13 at 8:01 pm to Agforlife
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When you have The Bureau Of All Things Fabricated And Exaggerated kick in your door at 5 am shoot your dog and scare the he'll out of your wife and kids simply because you are a law abiding known associate of a club you will view the alphabet gestapo through a different lens
This happened to you?
Posted on 3/4/13 at 8:10 pm to Duke
Not just to me but many law abiding people have this happen to them.
ETA: just because I like to ride a motorcycle and know some other folks that like to ride too is no reason for this kind of treatment from any leo
ETA: just because I like to ride a motorcycle and know some other folks that like to ride too is no reason for this kind of treatment from any leo
This post was edited on 3/4/13 at 8:13 pm
Posted on 3/4/13 at 8:13 pm to Agforlife
would just like to point out in this thread that there are 313 million americans. if these tanks are going to be used for tyrannical rule, that means that each tank is going to be charged with controlling 116,000 people.
i'm not betting on the tanks.
i'm not betting on the tanks.
Posted on 3/4/13 at 8:25 pm to Agforlife
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ETA: just because I like to ride a motorcycle and know some other folks that like to ride too is no reason for this kind of treatment from any leo
Without a doubt. I'm sorry that happened to you, and certainly understand your perspective on the matter.
Posted on 3/4/13 at 8:33 pm to scrooster
Posted on 3/5/13 at 12:42 am to scrooster
Not that creepy.
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