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Oleg Volk
I SAW WHAT YOU WROTE!
Why the hell did you scroll all the way down here?
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Crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside.
Your country is not truly in trouble until the United Nations shows up to help. Then, no matter how bad it was before, it's gonna get worse.
Usually when the UN shows up there has been the turmoil of shooting at people not in uniform, hence not knowing friend or foe. The ridiculous blue helmets clarify the situation nicely.
Buck.
Talk about self aggrandizing codpieces.
Insert visual of rolling eyes smiley face right about here.
The design makes me wonder how mobile and flexible they really are in those. If knocked down can they roll and get back on their feet rapidly? How long can they stand and hold a line in 100 degree temps with 90% or better humidity? Does it have a defroster? Can they be knocked down like bowling pins with a rock from a trebuchet?
Matt, I always had some of those questions whenever anyone mentioned the "knight in shining armor."
I've been in 100 degree heat, at 98% humidity just once - and nearly died of it even in a t-shirt and shorts - at night, on a beach! I don't even really want to THINK about how hot those black tin can suits might be at any temperature above freezing.
Must be some trick to them that we can't see.
If not, I can't think of anyone who deserves the agony more. But I wonder how they get the guys to put them on a second time... There is a limit even to loyalty and thirst for dastardly deeds.
Well ... If you're really interested in the answer ML [tongue in cheek] you could fly down and check them out.
According to the photo credits they are the Peruvian Anti-Riot Unit.
Who knew they had riots in Peru that required such gear?
Then again who would have thought it a good idea to serve a common search warrant using a [poorly trained] SWAT Team in Tucson?
How does one get a sample of the "Storm-Trooper" gear they are using? I'd be interested in penetration and ballistic weight requirements for complete penetration.[Do I need to sell a kidney to buy a Barrett?]
"Inquiring minds want to know ...."
Interesting Times .... Indeed.
gooch
According to James Michener in his book Poland, the poles were able to defeat the German Knights Templar (or some such) by waiting in the woods in the shade sipping water. The Knights rode back and forth in high dudgeon, on their heavy horse in heavy armor in the heat of the summer day. When it was still hot but the knights were tired and dehydrated, the Poles attacked using their freshness and mobility due to lack of armor to their advantage winning the battle.
I bet these peruvians wouldn't do so well in a swamp, marsh or on beach sand either.
"How does one get a sample of the "Storm-Trooper" gear they are using?"
It's designed to stop rocks, not bullets. If you'd like to get in a few test licks, this year's G-20 talks will be in Cannes, France. I'm sure you'll get a chance there.
Yeah, I'm gonna guess that armor is likely made from the same stuff football players wear. Great for impacts, not so hot for bullets. Or arrows. Or trebuchets, for that matter.
Fire works on plastic, too.
Buck.
These guys ain't for you, Buck, unless you're the type that gets off on smashing Starbucks windows.
These are anti-hippie cops. Anti-wookie cops are the ones with Level III kevlar and guns, not cups and nightsticks.
Oh Joel, Tam doesn't know me very well....do she.
Buck.
So, you're saying that you are the type who enjoys smashing Starbuck's windows?
I've gotta intercede here, because I know Buck and suspect he's more likely to follow Starbucks-window-breakers home and break their windows. Not because he necessarily loves Starbucks, but just to be contrary.
Which fact wouldn't stop him from also finding out if riot armor burns, should the opportunity arise.
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