Posted on 04/17/2014 9:59:31 AM PDT by Art in Idaho
As if the Obama administration’s purchase of more than 2 billion rounds of ammunition, and nearly 3,000 urban tanks, along with their unprecedented (and highly illegal) domestic spying program was not enough to convince you that the federal government is about to suspend the Constitution once and for all, the man who once vowed to run “the most transparent administration in history” has just rather inexplicably, ordered the U.S. Army to seize every Apache attack helicopter currently in use by the National Guard.
In all, the Defense Department will confiscate 192 Apaches from National Guard units around the country and give them to the active duty Army.
In exchange for the heavily armed and highly maneuverable choppers, Guard units will receive 111 UH-60 Blackhawk transport helicopters from the Army, Defense One reports.
Last week, U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee, claiming that the measure will save taxpayers $12 billion, over the next three years.
Of course, when one considers that this ‘cost saving’ move comes from an administration which regularly runs trillion-dollar deficits and, to date, has proposed no less than 442 tax increases since taking office in January 2009, the idea of saving money for the American taxpayer is a bit hard to swallow.
So, what could be another, more reasonable explanation?
The Apache, which began service in 1986, is armed with a 30 mm M230E1 Chain Gun (with 1,200 rounds), Hellfire anti-tank missiles, and 70 general-purpose 70 mm rockets. In short, it is capable of fending-off any enemy, foreign or domestic.
Obviously, these helicopters could pose a substantial obstacle to say, a tyrant drunk on his own power, with an army at his disposal.
With the recent, attempted seizure of the Bundy family ranch in Nevada by more than 200 armed federal officers, including many snipers, we know that the Obama administration is not afraid to use force against the American people.
Furthermore, considering the unprovoked attacks and murders of U.S. citizens on their own property by federal agents, such as the Ruby Ridge and Waco massacres, we also know that the federal government has no problem suspending due process and using lethal force on its own citizens. Couple that with the as yet, unexplained, massive arms buildup by the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Defense Authorization Act which allows the feds to arrest and detain any U.S. citizen indefinitely without charges, and even the most establishment-minded American should be able to see what is coming.
There are a few governors around the country who would not stand for martial-law being arbitrarily declared by this or any president, but without any teeth (i.e. Apache attack helicopters) what could they use to stop Obama’s tyranny?
The National Guard is NOT the Militia, The People are.
You have fallen into the trap that the Left want’s Us to- believing that The People are not the Militia and therefore The People don’t have the Right to KEEP and BEAR ARMS.
/shaking head at even seeing this posted by a Freeper.
Yup. All Class VII equipment falls under the acquisition of the hosting agency. In this case it is the various State National Guards and came from their budgets unless other funding sources were used (Fed) which would be a case-by-case basis for what is called 'leveling' where the Fed imposes itself upon the States and determines what type of Guard unit can be within its borders (infantry, aviation, artillery, logistics, etc.).
WTF?
> {{HUGS}} ... May We Long Play Our Music in the Sun.
lol Holder’s men would probably think we were being serious. I mean if they can charge you with theft of goverment property for getting a refill on a drink what else wouldn’t they do?...: )
Amen ... Jsanders ...
I’ll share that foxhole with you, friend.
Bring plenty if ammo...: )
10-4
Yup. All Class VII equipment falls under the acquisition of the hosting agency. In this case it is the various State National Guards and came from their budgets unless other funding sources were used (Fed) which would be a case-by-case basis for what is called ‘leveling’ where the Fed imposes itself upon the States and determines what type of Guard unit can be within its borders...
Well i think you have far more tahn enough to charge him with felony theft of (state) government property, surely more than a drink refill...: )
Apaches are more useful for the regular Army on foreign soil. Foreign enemies haven’t equipped for any large scale ground invasion of the U.S.A. Blackhawks are of more use to the Guard (many more infantry-related soldiers there).
Blackhawks have chain guns, too, BTW, and can each carry a squad of soldiers to dismount very quickly. They move up to just under 200 mph, and I’m leaving out the really good parts.
Sfl
A politic minister will study to lull us into security, by granting us the full extent of our petitions. The warm sunshine of influence would melt down the virtue, which the violence of the storm rendered more firm and unyielding. In a state of tranquillity, wealth and luxury, our descendants would forget the arts of war, and the noble activity and zeal which made their ancestors invincible. Every art of corruption would be employed to loosen the bond of union which renders our assistance formidable.When the spirit of liberty which now animates our hearts and gives success to our arms is extinct, our numbers will accelerate our ruin, and render us easier victims to tyranny. Ye abandoned minions of an infatuated ministry, if peradventure any should yet remain among us!—remember that a Warren and Montgomery are numbered among the dead. Contemplate the mangled bodies of our countrymen, and then say, What should be the reward of such sacrifices ? Bid us and our posterity bow the knee, supplicate the friendship, and plough, and sow, and reap, to glut the avarice of the men who have let loose on us the dogs of war to riot in our blood, and hunt us from the face of the earth? If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquillity of servitude, than the animating contest of freedom—go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen.Samuel Adams
http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/American_Independence
“We are five days away from fundamentally transforming the United States of America.” — Barack Obama, October 30, 2008
People voted to reject the animated contest of freedom in favor of the tranquility of servitude. The Law of the Land rejected in favor of the lying words of that certain "politic minister".
The content of Scripture is timeless.
Dan 8.
10. And it grew great, even to the host of heaven; and it cast down some of the host and of the stars to the ground, and trampled upon them:
11. And it magnified itself even to the prince of the host, and from him the daily [sacrifice] was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down:
12. And for an appointed time it was set against the daily [sacrifice], and truth was cast down to the ground; and the horn acted, and prospered:
13. Then I heard one holy one speaking, and another holy one said to that certain holy one who spoke, How long shall be the vision concerning the daily [sacrifice], and the transgression of desolation, and the giving over of the sanctuary and the host to be trampled under foot:
Thank You!
Interesting. Thanks for posting. Samuel Adams was right. Can't help wondering what he and his cohorts would think of our current situation. .
virtue, which the violence of the storm rendered more firm and unyielding
Being that this is spring, I was just thinking earlier today (after a couple days of windy and stormy weather) that as the plants and trees grow, they need that wind to toughen them up and make them strong and resilient. Perpetually staked trees become dependent on their "chains", too weak to stand on their own. Chauncy Gardener lives.
Can't help wondering what he and his cohorts would think of our current situation. .
I suspect that after the initial shock wore off, those Founders who hadn't died from sudden heart attacks would assess the situation and say,
How is this possible? Only by the grace and mercy of the LORD God is this country still clinging to life.
Welcome
I’m still having a hard time grasping that of all places I had to correct that here!
How are things going out there? Are You near ground almost zero?
I guess I'll have to go out and buy a couple .303 "Smellys". The Afghans proved these were Apache killers.
No, I’m up North. East of Reno, on the county line.
O.K. Stay Safe.
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