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Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks

by cynical , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 03/04/2013 08:44 AM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Obama DHS Purchases 2,700 Light-Armored Tanks to Go With Their 1.6 Billion Bullet Stockpile

Posted by Jim Hoft on Sunday, March 3, 2013, 9:55 PM

 
 

This is getting a little creepy.
According to one estimate, since last year the Department of Homeland Security has stockpiled more than 1.6 billion bullets, mainly .40 caliber and 9mm.

DHS also purchased 2,700 Mine Resistant Armor Protected Vehicles (MRAP).
homeland security mrap

Modern Survival Blog reported:

The Department of Homeland Security (through the U.S. Army Forces Command) recently retrofitted 2,717 of these ‘Mine Resistant Protected’ vehicles for service on the streets of the United States.

Although I’ve seen and read several online blurbs about this vehicle of late, I decided to dig slightly deeper and discover more about the vehicle itself.

The new DHS sanctioned ‘Street Sweeper’ (my own slang due to the gun ports) is built by Navistar Defense (NavistarDefense.com), a division within the Navistar organization. Under the Navistar umbrella are several other companies including International Trucks, IC Bus (they make school buses), Monaco RV (recreational vehicles), WorkHorse (they make chassis), MaxxForce (diesel engines), and Navistar Financial (the money arm of the company).

DHS even released a video on their newly purchased MRAPs.
Via Pat Dollard:

The MRAP featured in this video is was in Albuquerque, New Mexico for Law Enforcement Day which was held at a local area Target Store. This MRAP is stationed in El Paso, Texas at The Homeland Security Investigations Office. MRAP is a Mine Resistant Armor Protected Vehicle.
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"The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry."

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"Unarmed helplessness is for sheep and the French."  Ted Nugent

"The beauty of the second amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it."
 -Thomas Jefferson


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Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by cynical on 03/04/2013 08:45 AM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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What are the odds they will use these tanks to help seal off our border with Old Mexico?
"The only enemy of guns is rust and politicians."
"The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry."

William F. Buckley, Jr.
"Unarmed helplessness is for sheep and the French."  Ted Nugent

"The beauty of the second amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it."
 -Thomas Jefferson


The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
-Thomas Jefferson
Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by Lane on 03/04/2013 08:56 AM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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They wont be used on the border,or do they think we will be invaded?my thoughts are ,they might be used to confiscate our guns and ammo
Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by ggenthusiast on 03/04/2013 08:59 AM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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you can guatantee the onstar gps on these shows an icon at the address of every known gun owner in America.  my guess is yhe icon looks like a red flag, or possibly a skull and crossbones.

I say to hell with that pot o' gold.
Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by johnr on 03/04/2013 10:30 AM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Who authorizes these types of purchases? Do our congressmen have to sign off on this stuff, or is some appointed Zar able to just spend our money on anything the regime lets them
I have a very strict gun control policy: if there's a gun around, I want to be in control of it.
Clint Eastwood
Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by jmidjet on 03/04/2013 10:37 AM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Lane Said:
They wont be used on the border,or do they think we will be invaded?my thoughts are ,they might be used to confiscate our guns and ammo
That's what I was thinking.  Don't think average citizens stand a chance against these.
Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by cynical on 03/04/2013 10:38 AM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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johnr Said:
Who authorizes these types of purchases? Do our congressmen have to sign off on this stuff, or is some appointed Czar able to just spend our money on anything the regime lets them

Good question.  I emailed our fearless leaders in Washington, DC asking who has authorized all these Homeland Security purchases like the big ammo purchases etc. and haven't heard a damn thing back from any of them.
"The only enemy of guns is rust and politicians."
"The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry."

William F. Buckley, Jr.
"Unarmed helplessness is for sheep and the French."  Ted Nugent

"The beauty of the second amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it."
 -Thomas Jefferson


The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
-Thomas Jefferson
Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by Kentucky Windage on 03/04/2013 10:46 AM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Scheels sells RPG's right?
Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by Meatball on 03/04/2013 10:51 AM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Molotov Cocktails.
Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by WellArmed on 03/04/2013 10:59 AM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Get ready for an all out fight.
"he wasn't wearing orange so I shot him"
Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by ggenthusiast on 03/04/2013 11:05 AM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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the 2nd amendment at least gives us the power to aquire one for ourselves when they do decide to strip us all of our rights.

I say to hell with that pot o' gold.
Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by z on 03/04/2013 1:01 PM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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I would have to guess that they are preparing for an all out assault on US citizens.
I see no other valid reason the Homeland security should have these.  The guard and reserves would be the most logical choice(for pre deployment training).
These things can be taken out.  It just takes some preplanning. 
At this time, the only thing I can think of is they acquired them because the Executive branch is planning something down the road.  This really looks bad.  But hey, dont worry, the government will see to our every need.
Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by eyexer on 03/04/2013 1:21 PM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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cynical Said:
What are the odds they will use these tanks to help seal off our border with Old Mexico?

about zero.  they'll use them to escort the illegals in to gain their amnesty
Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by eyexer on 03/04/2013 1:23 PM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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I wonder how hard it would be to acquire rpg's or bazooka's or things of this nature.  I would think a person could get our hands on this kind of stuff if we look hard enough.  I"m afraid that's what it's going to take.
Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by WellArmed on 03/04/2013 2:40 PM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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"Now I ‘d like to disperse a myth here – many of you think that US military would not fight civilians. I can’t speak for all, but in my case – the moment you declare civil war, you’re no longer civilians. "

taken from here:

http://blogs.alternet.org/grantlawrence/2010/03/27/us-marine-i-will-fight-american-civilians/
 
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Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by MossyMO on 03/04/2013 2:51 PM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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I cannot see military or police members following orders to use these against fellow American law abiding citizens... even if our great leader changes the laws; I think they would have to be manned with anti-American personnel.

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by 4570killer on 03/04/2013 3:09 PM | Reply #16 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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 these are scary and uncertain times we live in,
Ya cant grill it Till ya kill it
Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by johnr on 03/04/2013 3:13 PM | Reply #17 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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MossyMO Said:

 


I cannot see military or police members following orders to use these against fellow American law abiding citizens... even if our great leader changes the laws; I think they would have to be manned with anti-American personnel.



More commonly called liberals.....
I have a very strict gun control policy: if there's a gun around, I want to be in control of it.
Clint Eastwood
Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by Alpine on 03/04/2013 3:18 PM | Reply #18 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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I have spent a goodly portion of my life in uniform.  I have many friends still serving in uniform.  They (and many more) agree that they will follow orders, but only lawful orders.  Orders based on the Constitution they have agreed to protect.

IF it comes to it, I look for much of the military to lay down their weapons or turn them on the facists who attack the citizen and the Constitution.  If they want a civil war, well then let's give it to them.
Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by mowerman on 03/04/2013 3:23 PM | Reply #19 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Thanks Alpine!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Homeland Security purchases 2700 light armored tanks
by guywhofishes on 03/04/2013 3:51 PM | Reply #20 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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They may need them when austerity measures finally are taken. The freeloaders are going to go absolutely ape-crap. It's not a matter of if but when.
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
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