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Babel_17

(5,400 posts) Tue Apr 29, 2014, 08:30 PM Apr 2014

Living in a Police State! [View all]

Classic hallmarks

1. Have set up checkpoints where residents are required to prove they live in the area before being allowed to pass;
2. Have established a persistent presence along federal highways and state and county roads; and
3. Have established an armed presence in or around community areas including local churches, school, and other community locations.

Oh wait, http://horsford.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/horsford-urges-sheriff-gillespie-to-investigate-armed-militia-presence

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Living in a Police State! [View all] Babel_17 Apr 2014 OP

Isn't that some kind of federal crime to impede traffic on a interstate highway? shraby Apr 2014 #1

Armed people stopping cars and asking for ID Babel_17 Apr 2014 #2

Having a roving gang of militias set up illegal impromptu checkpoints... Earth_First Apr 2014 #4

I was shooting for sarcasm Babel_17 Apr 2014 #5

What are they gonna do, storm Area 51? derby378 Apr 2014 #3

I think the checkpoints are on a privately owned road to Bundy's ranch. bluedigger Apr 2014 #6

Well, for now I'm thinking that the Congressman has his facts straight Babel_17 Apr 2014 #7

Rep. Horsford's first mention of this, on Hardball, mentioned "a checkpoint" pinboy3niner Apr 2014 #9

For now, his evidence is that "constituents have expressed concern". bluedigger Apr 2014 #8

More than that Babel_17 Apr 2014 #10

We've already addressed all those points. n/t bluedigger Apr 2014 #12

Who we are dealing with Babel_17 Apr 2014 #11

Charming Babel_17 Apr 2014 #13