Saturday, January 31, 2009

The Menace Within

What would you think if I described a military with these stats:
  • 2.3 million members (less than 1/2 of them auxiliary)
  • 8,300 bases
  • At least 8,300 pieces heavy firepower

I'm guessing you'd say "Because I, too, am a dork of history and warfare, I recognize that is approximately the manpower and artillery strength of the Indian Army." To that I would reply "bravo", because that is truth, yet that is not the organization I described. This army exists within the borders of the United States, yet falls outside the control of any U.S. military command, and has infiltrated "posts" into nearly every community in this country. That's right, the VFW. Think about it. They have some sort of combat implement (helicopter, tank, artillery)at every building! They have built up a corps of experienced soldiers from conflicts over the last 60 years, and concentrated the lethal cocktail of manpower, practical combat knowledge, and alcohol serving permits as they marshal their forces for what can be their only purpose: an all out assault on our great nation. Not even the defunct battle tanks sitting outside of National Guard Armories can stop this War Machine once its engine of destruction starts turning over. Yes, these veterans are your neighbors. Yes, they have served with honor. Yes, the can potluck like no others. But do not dare turn your back on them. You have been warned.

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