Denver Under siege

[jaksavage]

Source: Rocky Mountain news

The exercise by special ops troops, supported by Denver police SWAT teams and firefighters, is intended to prepare for any terrorism threat in a "realistic urban environment," said Lt. Steve Ruh, a spokesman for the U.S. Special Operations Command, headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.

Should there ever be an emergency here that would require federal assistance, they will be familiar with our City and how best to navigate it."

Read more: http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jun/17/copters-rattle-residents-of-city/

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Just getting everyone used to the sound of military hardware. We had a Blackhawk visit our town last month for Vets day. Landed @ the Armory.

[liberal N proud]

1. Should there ever be an emergency my ass

They are preparing to wage war on the Democratic Convention attendees

[MorningGlow]

3. My first thought as well

And I don't care if I sound like a paranoid "loon"--after the way this government reacted during Katrina, as though everyone on the streets were out to wreak havoc instead of merely survive, it's quite obvious to me that they see the average American citizen as the Enemy to be controlled or, if necessary, destroyed.

[Cessna Invesco Palin]

5. Deleted.

Nevermind. Pointless.

[Bucky]

12. Not the attendees. It's meant for a war on the protestors.

They'll probably need the real muscle power for New Orleans, where the anger is not being allowed to be channelled thru hope.

As it stands now, I don't think Denver is gonna be a big protest so much as a group hug with placards.

[liberal N proud]

13. My guess it there will be right wing instigators to insure trouble

[Bucky]

14. Well, then it's up to the protest community to eyeball for trouble makers.

I just don't see the issues on which trouble can be stirred up. Unlike 2004, the people inside the hall will be in basic agreement with most people outside the hall making noise.

[no_hypocrisy]

2. To paraphrase, suppose they gave a riot, and nobody came?

[stillcool]

4. I thought there was an emergency...

in Iowa. I guess that's different.

[liberal N proud]

8. They don't do REAL emergencies

Just like real terror. Only fabricated and make-believe situations will do.

[Mist]

6. Maybe the delegates could give Denver a big miss, and teleconference. nt

[RayOfHope]

7. Uh huh. And they picked Denver over any other city because......

Jesus.

the transparency of this is sickening and maddening.

[greyl]

9. Your title should match the article title: "Copters still the buzz of Denver" nt

[DAMANgoldberg]

10. OK

I guess the next test session must be the Twin Cities. Right?

[jaksavage]

11. They did Indianapolis already. nt