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Last edited Fri Sep 19, 2014, 07:07 PM - Edit history (1)
In order for the 1033 and other programs to be more equitable, the Pentagon is equipping the Placerville, California DMV with five new M1 Abrams Tanks. Also, the TSA in Big Timber, Montana will be receiving an undisclosed number of laser guided, Starstreak surface to air missiles (SAM).
Pentagon spokesperson, Gail Griffith spoke to reporters about the expanded program. Well, we really have more tanks and missiles than we know what to do with, so we thought this would be a win-win, she said in a serious tone. The idea is to protect small town DMV offices first, then eventually have tanks at every office in the country. You cant be too safe, and people waiting in lines are already angry, and hence are potential terrorists. And TSA is incredibly unpopular now, so they need very heavy armament
I think thats obvious. Holding off questions with a raised hand, she continued, After we have equipped the DMV and TSA offices, we will be making sure our water treatment plants are safe by equipping them with armed drones.
Placerville, California DMV issued the following statement to the press: When our office learned that the LA School District was receiving assault rifles, armored vehicles and grenade launchers, we of course agreed that all schools need that type of protection. But we also thought there isnt a DMV office in the country that isnt in desperate need of a few tanks. We are always looking for ways to make our driving citizens feel safer. So our office is proud to be the first of many DMV offices equipped for todays dangerous circumstances.
This paper tried to contact the TSA in Big Timber, Montana only to find that no office there exists. So, we contacted the TSA in Washington, DC. That is posing a bit of a problem for us, to be honest said media relations manager, Tim Nuenins. But not an insurmountable one. We are confident that the office will be set up and staffed before the arrival of the surface to air missiles.
If I may, asked this reporter. If Big Timber was too small for the TSA and has no commercial flights, why are surface to air missiles a necessity now?
We like to be pro-active, said Mr. Nuenins. Safety and Security First, thats our motto.
I think its, not on my watch.
Oh, right. But regardless, Big Timber will now have the safest airport in the country. I know your next question will be, Sure the skies will be safe around Big Timber, but what if something happens on the ground? Well, we have thought of that, and thats why we are also receiving one hundred grenades for each of our agents. We hope that will make everyone feel safe.
marym625
(17,997 posts)Weapons of war? This article is satire so wasn't sure. Here's a link for you on why 20score wrote it. Or at least I assume why
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/sep/18/us-school-districts-given-free-machine-guns-and-grenade-launchers
drm604
(16,230 posts)Of course it's satire. That's obvious. But I assumed that it was satire from one of the satirical news sites.
I was confused. 20score does a great deal of satire. Love his stuff.
20score
(4,769 posts)Used to write on this site fairly often. But, took a few years off so my name isn't familiar anymore.
diabeticman
(3,121 posts)out military weapons to organizations that don't need them; we will just throw our hands up in the air and allow the full force police state they have been gunning for since the PATRIOT ACT
20score
(4,769 posts)It's hard to satirize this stuff now, because it's gotten so crazy; but I wanted to point the crazy out to them.
diabeticman
(3,121 posts)Sorry bad week when it comes to this issue... when you have small towns in PA are getting these type of weapons you get a little jumpy
20score
(4,769 posts)Everyone involved should be put in an institution.
diabeticman
(3,121 posts)PeoViejo
(2,178 posts)20score
(4,769 posts)awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)to see these days, to be sure.
marym625
(17,997 posts)Never saw anyone unrec something. Especially just because it's good enough satire that it can be believed as reality.
20score
(4,769 posts)Last edited Fri Sep 19, 2014, 10:49 PM - Edit history (1)
for no reason. I'm not worried about it. But thanks for the support.
Why even mention it? Seriously, just shows, "oh I believed it without fact checking. Now I know its not true I don't like it."
Whatever.
FiveGoodMen
(20,018 posts)Whether it's fundies, GOPers, or the Pentagon, you can't make anything up that's much worse than current reality.
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)Dont call me Shirley
(10,998 posts)marym625
(17,997 posts)Just what we need, bad drivers who can't control emotions driving around in tanks!
Good one!
Brigid
(17,621 posts)I was really confused when there was no link at all.
20score
(4,769 posts)suede1
(892 posts)TexasProgresive
(12,157 posts)20score
(4,769 posts)marym625
(17,997 posts)This is awesome!
20score
(4,769 posts)20score
(4,769 posts)would see just how awful they really are.
marym625
(17,997 posts)I would k&r again if I could
whereisjustice
(2,941 posts)20score
(4,769 posts)Good luck!