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Faygo Kid

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104. Tools of the Kochs

Reply to AgingAmerican (Original post)

Tue Aug 6, 2013, 07:54 PM

Aug 2013

Storm troopers for the reich wing, they will be enforcers in coming elections.

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Media Blackout of PA. Town Held Hostage By Militia & police chief [View all] AgingAmerican Aug 2013 OP

And this is how anarchy starts... nt MrScorpio Aug 2013 #1

This is nazi stuff AgingAmerican Aug 2013 #3

Brownshirts attacking civil institutions to install their own fascist, nepotist regimes. freshwest Aug 2013 #16

Same as when the SA Militias roamed the streets ... Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #41

If this is happening, the state police need to go in MADem Aug 2013 #126

Or, as they call it in Arizona, "Tuesday" jberryhill Aug 2013 #127

This sounds organized. Anarchy isnt organized. nm rhett o rick Aug 2013 #6

(Edit in Post) Not to dispute the sentiment, because the OP is certainly not anarchy. Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #48

Thank you for the information. I am not a scholar, but it appears that that definition presupposes rhett o rick Aug 2013 #74

I actually do not think we are evolutionarily capable yet. Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #77

I have a feeling the reason you don't see too many communes around is because... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2013 #128

If it's going to happen, it's going to happen because of our better human nature. Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #129

and how many tribal societies are around these days? VanillaRhapsody Aug 2013 #130

There are quite a lot, actually. Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #132

Nope. MynameisBlarney Aug 2013 #18

Yeah. This bears the Potential to be Waco North. Volaris Aug 2013 #134

One of the reports says 800 gun rights guys have arrived? Feds don't want a bloodbath. freshwest Aug 2013 #135

Perhaps MynameisBlarney Aug 2013 #137

Yep Cheviteau Aug 2013 #139

Anarchy would involve some sort of resistance Hydra Aug 2013 #29

Yep, and if it is successful there zeemike Aug 2013 #45

There are a boatload of armed liberals so they would be in for a surprise Mojorabbit Aug 2013 #97

And they will fulfill the prophecies of the right wingers. zeemike Aug 2013 #100

That's EXACTLY What They Want AnnieBW Aug 2013 #109

These are fat and happy right wingers. joshcryer Aug 2013 #111

It may be what they want but this cannot be allowed to continue. nt Mojorabbit Aug 2013 #112

i heaven05 Aug 2013 #114

No, most assuredly, this is not how anarchy starts. Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #36

Anarchy is what comes next..... diverdownjt Aug 2013 #95

In that case, fascism doesn't lead to anarchism. Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #103

This message was self-deleted by its author SkyDaddy7 Aug 2013 #69

Here's Kessler's website. He makes General Jack D. Ripper sound quite sane. Katashi_itto Aug 2013 #115

Exactly n/t Samantha Aug 2013 #124

I just searched the town/state in google news...nothing other than the sheriff getting suspended dorkzilla Aug 2013 #2

The Revolution is waiting for the spark. nm rhett o rick Aug 2013 #11

They will try and intimidate us ... Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #54

I think our chances are bleak but I see no other way. Doesnt mean I will give in. rhett o rick Aug 2013 #72

I understand completely. Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #78

What I see coming is that to control the revolution, the Ruling Cabal will set the rhett o rick Aug 2013 #80

We will be fighting automatons. Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #87

love these pics -- meme-worthy! nashville_brook Aug 2013 #106

Thank you, thank you! Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #108

It is NOT Happening.. H. Cromwell Aug 2013 #116

I did not see the story at this link, but it is late and I am very tired Samantha Aug 2013 #125

Reading the comments to that report malthaussen Aug 2013 #143

This is an extremely significant story, most of all because of the lack of reaction to date enough Aug 2013 #4

Not to mention the lack of coverage Posteritatis Aug 2013 #38

How about the lack of response by REPUBLICAN LEADERS???? Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #75

Gun culture is racist terrorism. nt onehandle Aug 2013 #5

Sounds charming. I think some people here would fit right in. Safetykitten Aug 2013 #7

Time to retake the town Mr. David Aug 2013 #8

Ironically, it's the larger town ~2 miles away that's named "Frackville" JHB Aug 2013 #62

Is this story being carried by the BBC, Al Jezzera, or The Guardian? nm rhett o rick Aug 2013 #9

But nothing in our own "backyard." Fawke Em Aug 2013 #25

I haven't seen anything beyond old local news or recent posts like the OP's (nt) Posteritatis Aug 2013 #44

sign the petition 90-percent Aug 2013 #10

Isn't the governor the decider when it comes to mobilizing the National Guard? Orrex Aug 2013 #12

The president can federalize the National Guard in an emergency starroute Aug 2013 #23

Yeah, I was wondering about that Orrex Aug 2013 #28

I was in the Guard DissidentVoice Aug 2013 #34

Great info--thanks! Orrex Aug 2013 #37

what's really cool about this is the national guard followed orders. n/t. okieinpain Aug 2013 #43

Ah, yes. meanit Aug 2013 #61

These guys are terrorists. JRLeft Aug 2013 #13

Because they're a bunch of Dash87 Aug 2013 #14

He's suspended - same thing as fired financially. Now using his 2nd Amendment solution to keep power freshwest Aug 2013 #22

What is this Kos diary claiming has actually happened? Recursion Aug 2013 #15

Seconding this question quakerboy Aug 2013 #119

What color are their shirts? KamaAina Aug 2013 #17

The new Turbineguy Aug 2013 #19

But As I Was Told By A fellow duer Yesterday--It's Never Been Better Here In Amurica BlueManFan Aug 2013 #20

Make sure you catch every episode of the Kardashians and the Bachelor and Bachelorette. JRLeft Aug 2013 #21

Absolutely....When I Finally Get A Look at North West Kanye Kardashian BlueManFan Aug 2013 #63

I saw that and started to laugh zeemike Aug 2013 #50

'swhat happens when you get your philosophy from a D-list brain mapper who thinks Israel's too soft MisterP Aug 2013 #59

Can you imagine if the chief and his goons were black? theHandpuppet Aug 2013 #24

This calls for and Eisenhower/Kennedy Solution! Dawson Leery Aug 2013 #26

Called this one early on. Fucking monsters. Rex Aug 2013 #27

Is this real? whttevrr Aug 2013 #30

There is local coverage of it here AgingAmerican Aug 2013 #32

But... whttevrr Aug 2013 #39

This man is dangerous ... Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #67

In PA, if the municipality does not have a police force, the state police "cover" the area. enough Aug 2013 #71

TalkingPointsMemo is covering Kessler but no mention of an 'insurrection'. randome Aug 2013 #49

Here is his "apology" video KurtNYC Aug 2013 #94

This is real MEDIA: "Gilberton, Pennsylvania Police Chief Mark Kessler" No black out there. Coyotl Aug 2013 #31

Hey George Zimmerman!... This guy was talking to YOU!.. GO get him! world wide wally Aug 2013 #81

I have been around people Go Vols Aug 2013 #86

begins firing before aiming with all three guns tiny elvis Aug 2013 #88

Against my beliefs as it is, I have finally reconciled my feelings as to weponized drones. nt wandy Aug 2013 #96

No blackout in PA: Pa. police chief suspended after video profanities Coyotl Aug 2013 #33

Not blacked out: Gilberton officials demand inventory of suspended police chief's guns Coyotl Aug 2013 #35

More media coverage here: Pa. police chief reviewing suspension with lawyer Coyotl Aug 2013 #40

Holy crap, Andy! paleotn Aug 2013 #107

*** k & r! n/t wildbilln864 Aug 2013 #42

Yeah, the feds need to throw this guy in prison or put him down. millennialmax Aug 2013 #46

Posted a link N_E_1 for Tennis Aug 2013 #47

Good AgingAmerican Aug 2013 #52

This is what drones are for Politicalboi Aug 2013 #51

Yeah, he's a terrorist. nt Ilsa Aug 2013 #79

These hicks believe the 2nd Amendment gives them a right to shoot politicians they disagree with... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #53

Kind of reminds me of the scene in Ruthless People kentauros Aug 2013 #58

Loved that scene... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #64

So, when is the US government going to issue a terror alert for Gilberton, Pennsylvania? kentauros Aug 2013 #55

Obviously it would piss off the GOP AgingAmerican Aug 2013 #56

What's interesting in this world is how easy it is to fake news. kentauros Aug 2013 #60

What DOESN'T piss off the GOP?! DissidentVoice Aug 2013 #85

In a normal state The Wizard Aug 2013 #57

Overkill dothemath Aug 2013 #123

It's Right Wing Authoritarians removing liberties. Simple thuggery. Exact opposite of Libertarians. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #65

The creep factor here is so high. ananda Aug 2013 #66

have some fun warrprayer Aug 2013 #68

For the Old School DU - I'm hurting Kees Aug 2013 #70

+1000 LongTomH Aug 2013 #89

Totally understand Kees Aug 2013 #102

Same here. And am losing my liberal neighborhood and state to the same. freshwest Aug 2013 #118

What a mind bend Kees Aug 2013 #147

Welcome to DU! pinboy3niner Aug 2013 #131

Oh boy Kees Aug 2013 #148

The 1%'s pilot city. nt valerief Aug 2013 #73

Or trial balloon. Brigid Aug 2013 #110

So much does. All people care about is sports. Depressing as hell. nt valerief Aug 2013 #113

We've heard all the talk from Glen Beck, Sean Hannity, Ted Nugent, Rush Limbaugh, Alex Jones and world wide wally Aug 2013 #76

Where's all the goodguyswithguns? Iggo Aug 2013 #82

He's actually been covered on NBC. pnwmom Aug 2013 #83

This message was self-deleted by its author Go Vols Aug 2013 #84

Are those crazy fucking southerners below the Mason/Dixon line or down in Florida at it again? Rebellious Republican Aug 2013 #90

PA is controlled by teabaggers. AlinPA Aug 2013 #101

Although, Randi Rhodes is not mainstream media JeaneRaye Aug 2013 #91

This is getting really ugly. Brigid Aug 2013 #92

There are two gun stories in PA today: are you sure you're not confusing them? GiaGiovanni Aug 2013 #93

Here's a letter by our sheriff saying he won't enforce laws WHEN CRABS ROAR Aug 2013 #98

Can they even read. Or have they ever read the Constitution? kelliekat44 Aug 2013 #122

Mighty Taliban of you, Chief. TroglodyteScholar Aug 2013 #99

Tools of the Kochs Faygo Kid Aug 2013 #104

Media blackout? DeSwiss Aug 2013 #105

Step by step: the POLICE STATE cometh blkmusclmachine Aug 2013 #117

Unreal. blackspade Aug 2013 #120

Can anyone else hear it? JackInGreen Aug 2013 #121

WTF? Demeter Aug 2013 #133

Because people will adapt to anything in the hopes that, in time, it will go away? ancianita Aug 2013 #136

Agree on more media coverage pmorlan1 Aug 2013 #138

go to dkos and see update . . and settle down annabanana Aug 2013 #140

Knee Jerk Reactions pmorlan1 Aug 2013 #141

Has someone collected the actual news, not 3rd and 4th-hand commenting? JHB Aug 2013 #142

I'm basing my observations on summaries of 3rd-hand opinions I've read on DU Orrex Aug 2013 #144

News links: There was a strip search & settled lawsuit and there were semi-automatic weapons being Blue Diadem Aug 2013 #145

Thanks JHB Aug 2013 #146