Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

20score

(4,769 posts)
Fri Sep 19, 2014, 06:33 PM Sep 2014

DMV, TSA to Acquire Surface to Air Missiles and Tanks from Pentagon

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 can’t 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 that’s 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 isn’t a DMV office in the country that isn’t 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 today’s 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, that’s our motto.”

“I think it’s, ‘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 that’s why we are also receiving one hundred grenades for each of our agents. We hope that will make everyone feel safe.”






35 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
DMV, TSA to Acquire Surface to Air Missiles and Tanks from Pentagon (Original Post) 20score Sep 2014 OP
Link? drm604 Sep 2014 #1
Are you looking for the link about the school getting marym625 Sep 2014 #24
What else would I be looking for? drm604 Sep 2014 #27
oh! marym625 Sep 2014 #29
Well thank you. 20score Sep 2014 #33
WHY THE HELL DO THESE orgaizations need those type of things? Are they hoping that if they hand diabeticman Sep 2014 #2
It's satire. I wrote it. 20score Sep 2014 #3
You got me.... diabeticman Sep 2014 #5
It wasn't easy. Who the hell thought schools would get grenade launchers? 20score Sep 2014 #7
We have some serious problems in this country. diabeticman Sep 2014 #13
You should work at the Onion. PeoViejo Sep 2014 #6
Thank you! 20score Sep 2014 #9
Satire can be hard... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2014 #19
unrec. nt DocMac Sep 2014 #23
Because it's satire? marym625 Sep 2014 #26
There is rarely a post where someone isn't a jerk, 20score Sep 2014 #30
eesh marym625 Sep 2014 #31
Poe strikes again! FiveGoodMen Sep 2014 #4
You gotta admit, the idea of DMV tanks is pretty good pinboy3niner Sep 2014 #8
Maybe teens could take their drivers' tests in them Dont call me Shirley Sep 2014 #20
What a scary thought! marym625 Sep 2014 #28
I did look for an Onion link. Brigid Sep 2014 #10
Thanks much! 20score Sep 2014 #14
... 20score Sep 2014 #11
Funny! But so close to reality! suede1 Sep 2014 #12
Will any be left after the schools get theirs? TexasProgresive Sep 2014 #15
There is always enough money for weapons...and tax cuts. 20score Sep 2014 #18
How does this not have more recs? marym625 Sep 2014 #16
Thanks! Appreciated! 20score Sep 2014 #17
I was kind of hoping this would make the main page, so those involved 20score Sep 2014 #21
I can't believe it hasn't marym625 Sep 2014 #22
Our local PTA is picking up some automatic rifles and a few grenade launchers whereisjustice Sep 2014 #25
No school, or PTA should be without them. 20score Sep 2014 #32
well, we can't afford to pay the teachers, might as well load up on free weapons, USA! USA! USA! whereisjustice Sep 2014 #34
Good point. 20score Sep 2014 #35

marym625

(17,997 posts)
24. Are you looking for the link about the school getting
Fri Sep 19, 2014, 08:56 PM
Sep 2014

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)
27. What else would I be looking for?
Fri Sep 19, 2014, 09:16 PM
Sep 2014

Of course it's satire. That's obvious. But I assumed that it was satire from one of the satirical news sites.

20score

(4,769 posts)
33. Well thank you.
Fri Sep 19, 2014, 09:45 PM
Sep 2014

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)
2. WHY THE HELL DO THESE orgaizations need those type of things? Are they hoping that if they hand
Fri Sep 19, 2014, 06:42 PM
Sep 2014

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)
3. It's satire. I wrote it.
Fri Sep 19, 2014, 06:44 PM
Sep 2014

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)
5. You got me....
Fri Sep 19, 2014, 06:49 PM
Sep 2014



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)
7. It wasn't easy. Who the hell thought schools would get grenade launchers?
Fri Sep 19, 2014, 06:51 PM
Sep 2014

Everyone involved should be put in an institution.

marym625

(17,997 posts)
26. Because it's satire?
Fri Sep 19, 2014, 09:15 PM
Sep 2014

Never saw anyone unrec something. Especially just because it's good enough satire that it can be believed as reality.

20score

(4,769 posts)
30. There is rarely a post where someone isn't a jerk,
Fri Sep 19, 2014, 09:24 PM
Sep 2014

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.

marym625

(17,997 posts)
31. eesh
Fri Sep 19, 2014, 09:28 PM
Sep 2014

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)
4. Poe strikes again!
Fri Sep 19, 2014, 06:49 PM
Sep 2014

Whether it's fundies, GOPers, or the Pentagon, you can't make anything up that's much worse than current reality.

marym625

(17,997 posts)
28. What a scary thought!
Fri Sep 19, 2014, 09:17 PM
Sep 2014

Just what we need, bad drivers who can't control emotions driving around in tanks!

Good one!

20score

(4,769 posts)
21. I was kind of hoping this would make the main page, so those involved
Fri Sep 19, 2014, 08:30 PM
Sep 2014

would see just how awful they really are.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»DMV, TSA to Acquire Surfa...