Virginia declares emergency Militias threaten to seize Gov.

[The Emerald Legion]

Can we at least consider the possibility that he would be less inclined to do so if he could just own his own private army? I think this would be a net plus for America and thus I now support the decriminalization of tanks.

Would love it when tank rage starts.

Already happens. Look up the Killdozer incident.

[Bear Stearns]

True, it would be quite difficult to win a fair fight with a tank using only those weapons not banned by unconstitutional legislation.

which is why every form of military hardware, up to and including tanks, planes, and warships should be legal for US civilians to own.

"I want to be oppressed by the rich, not the government"

who do you think controls the government

[West Leas Oros 2]

Why do we have to counter them?

Do you think that the government can, at some point in the future, become tyrannical?

The US Government already is.

[Gormwood]

Would love it when tank rage starts.

Already happens. Look up the Killdozer incident.

Killdozer had a turret mounted cannon? But wouldn't surprise me you find legalized tanks fine, probably love being the one guy cops can't stop no matter how hard they try.

[Thermodolia]

Is there a difference?

Like anyone wanting fascism or feudalism back, you're assuming you'll automatically be part of the in crowd if not inner circle.

At the current point there really isn’t any difference between the rich and the government. Especially when it comes to the judicial system. The rich are protected quite well by the government which they also effectively control

[Ors Might]

Already happens. Look up the Killdozer incident.

Killdozer had a turret mounted cannon? But wouldn't surprise me you find legalized tanks fine, probably love being the one guy cops can't stop no matter how hard they try.

Bro, tanks aren’t invincible by any means.

[Gormwood]

"I want to be oppressed by the rich, not the government"

who do you think controls the government

"But these rich people are on my side!"

[Thermodolia]

Killdozer had a turret mounted cannon? But wouldn't surprise me you find legalized tanks fine, probably love being the one guy cops can't stop no matter how hard they try.

Bro, tanks aren’t invincible by any means.

Tank traps are wonderful things

[Ifreann]

Millions of Americans can't afford a Jeep Wrangler.

And? Doesn't disprove my point that such things are not outside peoples ability to purchase, if they choose to do so.

Explain to me how someone who is not able to afford a $40,000 Jeep Wrangler is able to afford a >$50,000 T-72. I'm neither a mathematician nor an economist, but I think that when you can't afford something, you also can't afford more expensive things.

[Bear Stearns]

And? Doesn't disprove my point that such things are not outside peoples ability to purchase, if they choose to do so.

Explain to me how someone who is not able to afford a $40,000 Jeep Wrangler is able to afford a >$50,000 T-72.

the same way people who can't afford a $40,000 Jeep Wrangler but buy a $100,000 RV:

credit

[Cantelo]

Explain to me how someone who is not able to afford a $40,000 Jeep Wrangler is able to afford a >$50,000 T-72.

the same way people who can't afford a $40,000 Jeep Wrangler but buy a $100,000 RV:

credit

Hurray for tens of thousands of dollars of debt on what will be the world's most expensive lawn ornament!

[Bear Stearns]

the same way people who can't afford a $40,000 Jeep Wrangler but buy a $100,000 RV:

credit

Hurray for tens of thousands of dollars of debt on what will be the world's most expensive lawn ornament!

that's consumerism for ya

[Gormwood]

Explain to me how someone who is not able to afford a $40,000 Jeep Wrangler is able to afford a >$50,000 T-72.

the same way people who can't afford a $40,000 Jeep Wrangler but buy a $100,000 RV:

credit

Oh hey, more loans with onerous interest. The American Dream!

[Ors Might]

Bro, tanks aren’t invincible by any means.

Tank traps are wonderful things

Indeed, comrade, indeed.

Plus there’s that whole thing where you probably can’t live in a tank forever and they aren’t exactly great for a clean get away. Gorm’s fears of bank robbers riding off into the sunset with nuclear powered tanks are unfounded.

[Bear Stearns]

the same way people who can't afford a $40,000 Jeep Wrangler but buy a $100,000 RV:

credit

Oh hey, more loans with onerous interest. The American Dream!

the people who make these stupid financial decisions are getting an interest rate commensurate to how risky of a borrower they are. A person who takes out a loan to buy an overly expensive vehicle they don't need is probably bad with money, so lenders will charge a high interest rate to ensure they at least get some money back.

[Gormwood]

Oh hey, more loans with onerous interest. The American Dream!

the people who make these stupid financial decisions are getting an interest rate commensurate to how risky of a borrower they are. A person who takes out a loan to buy an overly expensive vehicle they don't need is probably bad with money, so lenders will charge a high interest rate to ensure they at least get some money back.

So how much do you get in kickbacks?

[Ors Might]

I think we’re all missing an easy solution.

We subsidize the hell out of the civilian tank industry. Who’s with me?

[Bear Stearns]

the people who make these stupid financial decisions are getting an interest rate commensurate to how risky of a borrower they are. A person who takes out a loan to buy an overly expensive vehicle they don't need is probably bad with money, so lenders will charge a high interest rate to ensure they at least get some money back.

So how much do you get in kickbacks?

kickbacks for what? I'm not an auto lender

[Grinning Dragon]

the people who make these stupid financial decisions are getting an interest rate commensurate to how risky of a borrower they are. A person who takes out a loan to buy an overly expensive vehicle they don't need is probably bad with money, so lenders will charge a high interest rate to ensure they at least get some money back.

So how much do you get in kickbacks?

Enough to buy a T72 tank.
Other than that, who cares?

[Pax Nerdvana]

Bro, tanks aren’t invincible by any means.

Tank traps are wonderful things

As are dense forests and swamps.

[Grinning Dragon]

I think we’re all missing an easy solution.

We subsidize the hell out of the civilian tank industry. Who’s with me?

Hmm, a tank in every garage. I like it.

[Paddy O Fernature]

Already happens. Look up the Killdozer incident.

Killdozer had a turret mounted cannon? But wouldn't surprise me you find legalized tanks fine, probably love being the one guy cops can't stop no matter how hard they try.

No, but he did have reinforced concrete cab able to shrug off everything the police threw at him that had (if I remember correctly) a .50cal, Mini 14, and I believe a 308 mounted to it.

Now the M60 Patton that was stolen from an armory on the other hand in Ca State.....

Explain to me how someone who is not able to afford a $40,000 Jeep Wrangler is able to afford a >$50,000 T-72.

the same way people who can't afford a $40,000 Jeep Wrangler but buy a $100,000 RV:

credit

Nailed it, thank you.

[Pax Nerdvana]

I think we’re all missing an easy solution.

We subsidize the hell out of the civilian tank industry. Who’s with me?

Hmm, a tank in every garage. I like it.

And a howitzer on every lawn.

Killdozer had a turret mounted cannon? But wouldn't surprise me you find legalized tanks fine, probably love being the one guy cops can't stop no matter how hard they try.

No, but he did have reinforced concrete cab able to shrug off everything the police threw at him that had (if I remember correctly) a .50cal, Mini 14, and I believe a 308 mounted to it.

Now the M60 Patton that was stolen from an armory on the other hand in Ca State.....

I read about that somewhere. I know Killdozer was only stopped because he fell into a basement. Basements are tank traps.

[West Leas Oros 2]

Hmm, a tank in every garage. I like it.

And a howitzer on every lawn.

No, but he did have reinforced concrete cab able to shrug off everything the police threw at him that had (if I remember correctly) a .50cal, Mini 14, and I believe a 308 mounted to it.

Now the M60 Patton that was stolen from an armory on the other hand in Ca State.....

I read about that somewhere. I know Killdozer was only stopped because he fell into a basement. Basements are tank traps.

A tank in every garage, a howitzer on every lawn, and a rifle in every hand.

[Paddy O Fernature]

Hmm, a tank in every garage. I like it.

And a howitzer on every lawn.

No, but he did have reinforced concrete cab able to shrug off everything the police threw at him that had (if I remember correctly) a .50cal, Mini 14, and I believe a 308 mounted to it.

Now the M60 Patton that was stolen from an armory on the other hand in Ca State.....

I read about that somewhere. I know Killdozer was only stopped because he fell into a basement. Basements are tank traps.

Yup.

Funny enough, the M60 got high centered on a concrete road divider allowing it to get zerg rushed by PD who pretty much just mag dumped into every available port thus killing the guy driving it.