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U.S. | Anti-War | Police State and PrisonsMarine exercise in Toledo Ohio: an attack on democratic rights
Friday, February 29, 2008 :On Friday, February 8, a five-bus convoy transported 200 members of Company A, 1st Battalion, 24th Marines, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Toledo, Ohio, for three days of patrol exercises in the central downtown area. Using the nearly abandoned Madison Building on Madison Avenue as headquarters, the company of Marines, carrying M16 rifles and wearing camouflage uniforms, planned to drive military vehicles through the city streets and carry out foot patrols, engaging in mock gunfights and ambushes with blank ammunition. A member of the company, Sergeant Davis, had driven ahead of the convoy, but when he arrived downtown and stepped out of his vehicle at approximately 3:20 p.m. (when school children were being bused through the city), he was told by a city employee that Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner wanted him and his soldiers to pack up their equipment and leave by 6 p.m.
The mayor subsequently declared that he had not even been notified of the Marine deployment, and learned of it only through Toledo’s major newspaper, the Blade, on the day of their arrival. Sergeant Davis agreed and, after a brief stop at a Marine base in nearby Perrysburg, Ohio, he and the rest of the company returned to their Grand Rapids, Michigan, base. According to Brian Schwartz, the mayor’s spokesperson, Mayor Finkbeiner took this action because armed Marines patrolling city streets “frighten people” (“Mayor to Marines, Leave downtown,” the Blade, 9 February 2008). In 2006, the same Marines battalion trained in downtown Toledo, and the mayor said that at that time he “saw the military with guns drawn emulating warfare, and I observed the expressions of citizens who happened to just be coming down the sidewalk that particular Saturday noon in wonderment, asking, ‘What have I found myself in the middle of?’” The mayor added that he saw looks of “wonderment” and “fear” on the faces of these citizens. Read More
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Saturday Mar 1st, 2008 9:17 PM
The conditioning of both the public and the soldiers continues. The ultimate goal is the US army attacking non-compliant US citizens. Ignoring Posse Comitatus, yet another infringement on our rights by the gov't. Add it to the ever-growing list of violations:
They violate the 1st Amendment by opening mail, caging demonstrators and banning books like "America Deceived" from Amazon. They violate the 2nd Amendment by confiscating guns during Katrina. They violate the 4th Amendment by conducting warrant-less wiretaps. They violate the 5th and 6th Amendment by suspending habeas corpus. They violate the 8th Amendment by torturing. They violate the entire Constitution by starting 2 illegal wars based on lies and on behalf of a foriegn gov't. Support Dr. Ron Paul and save this great country. Last link (unless Google Books caves to the gov't and drops the title): America Deceived (book)
Saturday Mar 1st, 2008 10:02 PM
A dress rehearsal for martial law no doubt. When 911 pt2 is put in place, is blamed on and as a pretext for an attack on Iran & Syria martial law will be imposed, gun consification will be the norm as will forced relocation. US troops shooting US citizens.
Bush has promised he will "deal with Iran" before he leaves office. Under martial law all elections are suspended, making Bush the diktator for as long as he sees fit as commander in chief in a time of war. Perpetual war, perpetual Bush.
This time the "terrorists" will go nuclear, likely two cities, likeley soon.
This is all over the www, and has been expected for some time.
If you remeber the anthrax attacks following 911, you will need to know that the particular strain of anthrax was traced back to a US bioweapons lab, I wonder where they will trace the plutonium to, Lawrence Livermore???
Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 12:39 AM
It is obvious to me that you are the paranoid sort. I don't know if you understand anything about modern warfare, but if the Marines don't get this kind of training, then they are more likely to be killed when they are in a situation such as a city. Fighting a war in a city is a very different experience than in the open field or any other terrain. This is not a pre-martial law operation I can assure you that. As a Marine (former, but once a Marine, always a Marine) I can tell you that this is vital training at any angle you look at it. The fact that the mayor was not properly notified is one thing, but to think this is a show of what things are to come is ridiculous. The Marine Corps is the best fighting force in the world because we train like no other force does.
Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 4:04 AM
Your "Best fighting force in the world" hasnt won a conflict since you helped out in WW2. For the last 5yrs your "best fighting force in the world" has been getting a flogging from a stone age nation, disarmed by two wars in 15yrs and 10 years of inhuman sanctions. You are conditioned to have complete faith in those from whom you take orders, to obey without question or moral judgement. You are for all intents and purposes a non entity, incapable of independant thought, by design. Dont call me paranoid because myself and others can see past the smoke and mirrors, an ability you are "trained" to be incapable of. Semper Fi
Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 4:16 AM
Oh, just one more thing brazzm, just a small reality check for you marine, to claim the US marines are "The best fighting force in the world" seems to lack credibility, especially given you are claiming that honor over such obviously superior fighting forces such as Brit & Aussie SAS? or for that matter Brit, Aussie Commando units such as 4RAR(Ausssie) and the British Ghurka's?? Who are you kidding brazzm?
I know you yanks think everything US is the best in the world, but the reality is that the rest of the world seems to see it quite differently, from an unbiassed & realistic perspective that is.....
Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 6:09 AM
They have plenty of training facilities..they want to indoctrinate us to be used to armed soldiers patrolling and taking our rights away even faster than the current Gestapo inspired Cop's are doing now. This is wonderful...a Mayor had the nerve to take a stand for the people and say Hell NO!!
We the People do NOT want constant reminders all over our cities that the Bush cabal has destroyed the Constitution and rule of law so terrible.; it is depressing enough to realize that twisted and evil traitors are occupying the Oval office...having the first new brownshirts patrolling our streets is a slap in the face for democracy. If this continues, the People will need to prepare to fight the intruders on the same streets they are trying to take now. It is all indoctrination and getting us accustomed to being herded and rounded up by soldiers..battle lines are being drawn, and having a US uniform on will not be a safe way to avoid being targeted when..not if..the martial law is imposed after the next false flag inside job gives the criminal in chief the cause he invented to take complete control. America is GONE...wake up and smell the excrement as it slithers into your town and sets up in properation for the big takedown..it coming. Marines should be storming a beach somewhere...somewhere far away..and NOT instilling fear and loathing in the people here at home. get rid of all military in our cities and confine them to military reservations...for their own safety as well as ours...
Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 7:08 AM
Best in the world huh....then why was it that when the american marines used an assault course belonging to the french foreign legion in a jungle training camp it took eight hours for them to get through it. (thick, chest deep mud, combined with obstacles requiring teamwork to negotiate) The foreign legionarres are put on charges if it takes longer than an hour and it is normally completed in 45mins. you are not the best in the world by a long shot. worlds longest sniper shot belongs to canada 2.4km 2400meters. no once again all america is good at is spouting hubris and making claims that are patently untrue. with the removal of the posse comentatus it is obvious that the american military is going to be turned against the population at large during some sort of artificial contrived emergency. youll find out yourself then just how bad all military assets are anywhere in the world. welkom to kamp amerika its all yours!!
read this p.d.f its eye opening i bet you haven't seen it anywhere else and it has been officially sanctioned copies have gone to all the kamps in amerika. they are just waiting for you. The horifying thing is that this is exactly the same thing the NAZIS instituted in 1940 and its signed off here in 2005. and you weren't told a thing.
Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 8:36 AM
I guess that you aren't aware of the fact that your tax dollars have gone to pay for military training facilities. What's next having them billet in our homes to get a little more training in urban warfare?
Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 9:25 AM
Alex Jones made a movie about these exercises called "The Road to Tyranny", free at PrisonPlanet.com. It shows marines rounding up other marines and civilians, who had been hired by the Marine Corp to portray AMERICAN civilians, and putting them in detention camps. It also shows the marines forcing a "militiaman" to his knees before shooting him in the head. This has been going on for at least 10 years, but it looks as though they are about ready to do it. There are over 800 FEMA camps built, with a rated capacity of 4.5 million people, mostly on existing and shut-down military bases. The laws have also been changed within the last two years to allow the president to declare martial law for almost any reason. We are on the brink of a tyrannical police state. Ron Paul is the only candidate who will oppose and prevent this. If you still have an opportunity to do so, vote for Ron Paul like your life and freedom depend upon it.
Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 9:47 AM
They are just getting ready for martial law when it comes down. with the new Gestapo police force and the basic human right deniers getting together it must really be a laugh for them exept they will be killing American families in their beds not Moslems.Guess who's coming to breakfest?With the new takeover by constitution trashers,for years we have wondered what country would try to take over Ameican cities by force when all along it will be brainwashed demented American robocops who will be killing and putting former Joe Americans in Guantanimo for reeducation training!And the sad part is the whole time stupid Americans will think it is ok! Thats why they are going to do it!
Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 9:48 AM
Yes thats it,. the Arabs are coming and the Marines need to put in martial law to protect us !!!
The should also take my Guns away and rape my wife since that will help them protect us better !! Nobody trusts the Military anymore and they are just as bad as any terrorists because the will do anything they are told to do and besides they both take orders from the same people. (north woods anyone?) They need to wake up because I wont stand here and let these sick bastards crawl all over my home stealing things while the rape any woman in sight much like they do in Iraq and other places.
Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 10:57 AM
Horray!
I left Toledo due to it's inabilty to provide jobs for the local workforce.. There has always been a police-state undertow there. I have returned many times and see the tyranny strengthening. I am happy the Mayor put the screws to the military industrial complex for a change. Keep them out of OUR cities! Keep up the good work!
Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 10:58 AM
It is interesting that you say that I have been trained to be incapable of thinking on my own. First of all you don't anything about me. Second, if you believe everything you read on the Internet, then you need to have your eyes wide opened more. I can guarantee you that if placed in a position where I had to defend my country against any enemy foreign or DOMESTIC that I would be well prepared to do so. If what you are saying is true, then tell me how prepared you are to fight? We do have the best fighting forces in the world. I am not just talking the Marines either. The average citizen of the United States is far more armed than any country in the world per capita. There are people in this country that will honor and defend it until the end. I hope you are one of those people. Otherwise, shut up and hide in a dark whole until the real men have defend your freedom. Don't sit here and complain about it, do something.
Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 11:08 AM
And that's why they are our Allies. There must be something they appreciate about working with us in a war time situation. If you like them so much, and you can appreciate their ability to defend you, then why don't you move to Great Britain. Wait...what is that? Oh yes because they have already stripped their citizens of the right to have weapons. I'm not your average citizen. I believe in my country, the Constitution, and the principles it was built upon. For any of you pansies out there that think all is lost please deport yourself from my country as soon as possible. If you are not willing to contribute to the continuation of the freedoms that we once all enjoyed, then please get out of the way. I like Ron Paul, too. Remember though that any one man can change the country. You don't have to be president to make a difference and turn this thing around.
( laserguidedloogie [at] gmail.com )
Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 11:33 AM
The problem is that people obsess too much over party politics. The country is run by people who don't give a rats ass about on party or the other, only about power and they will use anyone of any party for that purpose. That's why no matter who you vote for, the same policies get elected. Think things will be different if Obama or Hillary is elected? Hah! The joke's on you! -Ken http://www.LaserGuidedLoogie.com
Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 1:41 PM
We need to get back to a Police Force that is there to protect and not to control lives. Things have gotten way out of control. Could it be that 911 was created as a way to do away with FREEDOM? It certainly appears to be the case. Common sense tells me that our executive and legislative branch of government is not doing it's job. It looks like they spend too much time looking for ways to stop freedom by trying to scare the men and women here, in the united States of America, and abroad. Could this be to make it appear that SECURITY is more important than FREEDOM. Wake up America - FREEDOM must always be first for foremost.
We do not need people creating a false bogymen. We need a Congress that is doing it's job and we need a moral and ethic President. The last 24 years have shown that we do not and have not had either. Vote for Ron Paul and we just might be able to get back all that the ELITE has taken away.
Monday Mar 3rd, 2008 2:17 AM
"knows a little bit more" Does, I read the very same document a year or two ago, it is horrific in its intent. It is opening the door for forced relocation and legal labor camps just like Nazi Germany. Hurricane Katrina was a dry run for gun consification (against constitutional rights) and forced relocation, and if the Marines dont have the stomach for it Blackwater certainly will do the job.
Bush and the neocons have shredded the constitution and bill of rights, Bush refered to the constitution as "Just a godammed piece of paper" as he referred to the Geneve Conventions as "quaint" I also recall Bush and Cheney REFUSING to be questioned by the 911 Commision, and only after a huge political backlash agreed to appear not individually but together, would not testify under oath, nor would they allow transcripts of their "testimony" Does that sound like the behaviour of people who have the best interests of the people at heart, or is it more consistent with the behaviour of CRIMINALS who have a lot to hide and a lot to lose? Smoke and Mirrors Brazzm everything you think is reality, smoke and mirrors, 911? smoke and mirrors. Sorry Brazzm, I have been a bit harsh on you but for good reason, for every honest, patriotic American I can wake up to what is really going on, and if that person then follows in turn, we may just be able to thwart the evil assholes who have plans for every man woman and child in the US. Did you read the declassified document posted above Brazzm? If you did do you still have the same opinion of the intent of the excercises in metro America?? You may not be aware that troops in Iraq have been asked point blank if they would in the case of an emergency shoot american citizens? I am NOT making this up, if you want the proof I will post it, it comes from the mouth of an Iraqi Vet. SMOKE AND MIRRORS Brazzm.
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Monday Mar 3rd, 2008 12:00 PM
Brazzmm22-An American patriot should always be disdainful and distrustful of any government employee-including military personnel. This is one of the most important lessons of the founding. Ergo, rule #1 should be: DON'T TRUST ANY UNIFORMED THUG OF CAESAR. Nobody here is going to put any stock in the nonsense that you are propounding. A citizen's job is to always question socialist swine like you-after all, you were paid on the basis of theft. You, like all other soldier boys, are paid by having the fruits of our labor taken from us at the threat of incarceration by the thugs at the IRS. An American patriot would never accept such blood money. An American patriot would have stepped up to protect the Ed and Elaine Browns of this country. Please do not even begin to think that you and other soldier boys are protecting my freedom. What a bunch of totalitarian tripe. What did you do to stop the confiscation of your brother citizens income by the IRS? What did you do to stop the escalation of the drug war? what did you do stop the Waco massacre? what did you do to stop the FBI's racketeering-particularly its association with mobsters, sanctioning gangland executions and the like? What have you done to stop the growing police brutality and the para militarization of local police departments? I guess the finest fighting force in the world has been too busy nation building.
Monday Mar 3rd, 2008 3:02 PM
brazzmm22 wrote: "It is interesting that you say that I have been trained to be incapable of thinking on my own. First of all you don't anything about me." ... "I can guarantee you that if placed in a position where I had to defend my country against any enemy foreign or DOMESTIC that I would be well prepared to do so."
So. You've arrived on scene. The situation has been described to you and you are confident your superiors would NEVER LIE to you. You are told to shoot to kill to stop "a riot". What are you going to do? I'm not sure people like you are aware of the rage building out here in the hinterlands. You, sir, would want to be very very sure of yourself before shooting at civilians here in my neck of the woods. You might get a really nasty surprise. So you better just be REAL SURE of yourself there, sonny, afraid to even sign your real name to your comments.
Monday Mar 3rd, 2008 6:51 PM
Martial law and the coming "catastrophe" and how to deal with it as good Americans should>>
http://www.sacbee.com/111/story/753359.html I wonder if the eerily silent "brazzm" is getting the picture yet? Foreign AND domestic brazzm, I would put Domestic in the priorities basket at this time.
Monday Mar 3rd, 2008 7:37 PM
it is true that as a normal part of a Marine survey, initially designed during Gulf War I, questions asking how far a Marine would go to follow an order that might go against the values they were born with. Among those questions was the query "In the event that martial law is declared, would you fire upon an American citizen on American soil if so ordered?" Initially the answers showed a strong negative reaction to the thought, but gradually the answers changed. Its not so outlandish, as today we're taught to distrust our fellow Americans because they may be domestic terrorists. As these young soldier boys and baby Marines get better at following orders after hours of drill time and indoctrination into military culture, these men become Warriors first and Americans second. Not my son, not if I can help it. I'll fight an enemy with my teeth, but the American military is a business/corporation first and a fighting force second. Many who serve have little respect for civilians, and I remember a time where civilians were held in high regard as the entire reason for service. Now that reason is service to the Government, and the constant burden of civilians only earns the highest contempt. coincidence?
Monday Mar 3rd, 2008 9:50 PM
Sams no Sham, thanks for that Sam, most of the time when I try to educate these naive sucks I am accused of making it all up or flat out lying. What I cant fathom is in the age of the www how is it that people can be so uninformed, so isolated and so ready to accept whatever the see on FOX (faux) News or CNN?
90% of the propaganda fed to these nitwits my 3yo son would laugh at, but here we have grown adults who are for all intents and purposes catatonic?? Too preocupied with American Idol, NBL,NFL, Oprah and KFC/ McDonalds oh! and that watered down cats piss the yanks call beer I suspect? I hope Brazzm hasnt been overwhelmed at having his delusions shattered, he is awfully quiet for a former US Marine? Gimme an Ooorah Brazzm, I'm worried about you.
Wednesday Mar 5th, 2008 8:49 PM
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