These have been joint-exercises with the military and police forces, and the ordeals have been terrifying for residents who claim they were not warned ahead of time in any way. It was described as feeling like a "warzone," as these poor people didn't even have any way of knowing that the rounds being fired weren't real. The Houston incident even resulted in a school being locked-down briefly, until they could verify if the threat was real or not, and an ambulance being dispatched (the police were aware of the exercises, but nobody bothered to clue-in the Fire/Rescue services). And now, I'm hearing rumors of a similar event that's set to occur in Chicago and another in Pennsylvania (a rumor reported by the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania ABC affiliate).
What the Hell is going on?
The stated reason for these exercises was as training for overseas deployments. But, aren't we pairing-down in Iraq and Afghanistan? And don't we have tons of isolated training areas? And, if it's about overseas deployments, then why are the police involved?
I tend to try to steer clear of the tinfoil hat stuff on this blog, unless I think it's -- at least -- plausible, but one has to wonder. The Internet is absolutely alive with reports of the DHS buying-up UnGodly amounts of ammo and thousands of so-called "assault rifles" for "personal defense" (while, at the same time, trying to ban their ownership by civilians). This, of course, is both curious as well as a bit terrifying, seeing as how DHS does not operate on foreign soil -- only here... so who do they plan to be shooting at?
Well. considering that the 2nd Amendment is under attack, and Preppers, "Liberty Lovers," and gun enthusiasts are being demonized as potential domestic terrorists; you do the math.
It isn't a conspiracy theory, at this point, to believe something big is coming. They're preparing; you had better be as well.
We been getting a ton of questions about this on our firearms safety blog www.muzzlefront.com but we have not been able to vet the issue. Are there multiple coverages of this topic yet that you know of? Any help would be great. Thanks so much and Muzzles Front. Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteScratch that...the links are now working. I just got my answer. Thanks. Now the question becomes what is the standard over the past 10 years and is this out of the ordinary? Regardless, if they are happening there is reason to be alarmed. However if there is an increase in activity statistically the rate of alarm skyrockets. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteI believe it's definitely an up-tick. I can't recall there ever being so many similar reports, spread over such wide areas and all bunched together within a few days of each other. Coupled together with the outrageous amounts of ammo and AR rifles bought by DHS, it is strange and a bit worrisome.
DeleteOK I just found this and I mean to tell you I am not buying that they are training for oversea deployments. You see here at Ft Polk, LA at JRTC (Joint Readiness TRaining Center) WE do the training in Urban warfare and those deploying. There should be absolutely NO reason they should be in Major cities. They are currently in the process of purchasing another 200,000 AC of land for expanding the training area. ... Another questionable situation I have.
ReplyDeleteThey is this sequestration, there is talk of removing 5300 troops (to include families) from this installation. If that is the case I don't see the need for this extra 200,000 AC needed. HOWEVER, this is a very rural area and no cities of any size closer than 50 miles. In my suspicous mind I am wondering WHY? What comes to my mind is: what better place to build anh Internment Camp? You know to confine and control those evil Christians? Patriots?, helpless? .... You can post this or not..up to you. But I would suggest that people Get down on their knees and ask God's forgiveness and repent....because the antichrist is here....