I almost posted this, on our forces fighting the G.L.A. in Kazakhstan.

[norml]

The Countdown BeginsBy Brad Cook
Two weeks ago, I found myself embedded with U.S. forces in Kazakhstan. Despite official talk that this is a “mop-up operation” against the Global Liberation Army (G.L.A.), the missile that just hit a U.S. military base in northern Europe puts the lie to that spin. It was a warhead of the chemical-laden G.L.A. variety, and right now tensions are understandably high among the troops stationed here.

Right after filing his report about the strike, British News Network correspondent James Seymour high-tailed it out of here, but I decided to stick around and see what I could learn. After scrounging around a bit, I discovered that the U.S. military is rolling out some new hardware for this campaign, hoping this time to put an end to the G.L.A.

Leading this new line-up are the Sentry Drones, mobile ‘bots that can patrol the perimeter and keep an eye out for the bad guys. When upgraded with a nose-mounted 20mm machine gun, they’re effective against infantry and small vehicles. U.S. troops are also rolling around in Microwave Tanks, which can disable electronics and zap opposing soldiers the way a microwave oven might. In addition, they brought in Avengers, laser-equipped vehicles that can “paint” air and ground targets, giving nearby forces a better chance to take them out.

U.S. troops are also employing fire bases, small structures equipped with 155mm cannons for dispatching air and ground attacks. They can hold four soldiers ready to tackle anything that makes it through the barrage.


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[ngGale]

1. Just my 02, but no I wouldn't...

everything is military, the kids are beginning to think war is cool.
For this grandma, it's pure propaganda.

[norml]

2. I brought it up on this thread. You see, I almost thought it was real.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3538575