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In reply to the discussion: Homeland Security Vehicles On The Move-Is there a war stateside that I am unaware of? [View all]KT2000
(22,020 posts)29. A case of too much money
they are spending money right and left. I live in a rural area and we have almost 50 agents. They used to patrol neighborhoods, park in front of the store that sells Hispanic groceries, park next to field where workers were taking care of fields, and they had checkpoints where everyone had to pull over. They are currently remodeling a building (few million) $) to house their activities. They had white and green cars with Homeland Security on the side.
People got sick of them so now they drive huge black SUVs with blacked out windows. Can't imagine what equipment they have that are not visible to us.
I bet salesmen are booked months in advance to sell their latest toys to Homeland Security. I want to know what their budget is!
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Homeland Security Vehicles On The Move-Is there a war stateside that I am unaware of? [View all]
kpete
Apr 2012
OP
they are expecting massive riots and the government need to protect the 1% and their treasure
leftyohiolib
Apr 2012
#8
Yeah, you're right nadin. This could be a preparation for EITHER.........
socialist_n_TN
Apr 2012
#10
IMO the big reason for stateside vehicles like this is ego boosting for the big boys.
jwirr
Apr 2012
#12
ok, sorry..misread that article and at least i'm not crazy as I could find no mention googling
xiamiam
Apr 2012
#35
people freak out every time they see equipment being shipped on trains or trailers...
dionysus
Apr 2012
#37
If anyone wants to know where the investment for high speed rail and healthcare is,
Dawson Leery
Apr 2012
#45