SCORES KILLED, HUNDREDS INJURED AS GUN NUTS ATTACK GOVERNMENT FORCES!

Fred J. Drumheller · April 20, 2000, 07:41 AM

BOSTON, April 20--National guard units attemting to confiscate a cache of recently banned military-style assault weapons and ammunition were ambushed on April 19th by elements of a para-military extremist faction. Guard and law enforcement agents estimated that they lost 72 killed and more than 20 woundeds before their forces were forced to withdraw.

Speaking after the clash, massachusetts Governor, Thoms Gage, declared that the para-military extremist faction was made up of local citizens who have links with the right wing anti-tax movement. Gage blamed the extremists with recent incidents of vandalism directed against internal revenue offices.

The Governor, who described the groups leaders as "criminals,"issued an executive order authouizing the summary arrest of anyone who attempted to resist the efforts to enforce the recent gun ban.

The government raid on the para-military extremist arsenal followed a widespread refusal by Massachusetts citizens to turn in recently outlawed military-style assault weapons. Gage issued the ban on military-style assault weapons and ammunition earlier this month. The decision followed a meeting in early April between the Governor and military authorities which recommended the forcible confiscation of these illegal guns. One government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, pointed out that "None of these guns can be used for any legitimate sporting purpose."

The government forces initially succeeded in confiscating a large supply of outlawed guns and ammunition. However, the agents attempting to seize arms and ammunition, in Lexington, met with unexpected resistance from heavily armed para-military extremists who had been tipped off about the impending government raid.

During a tense standoff in Lexington's town park, National Guard Colonel Francis Smith, commanding the operation, ordered the armend band of citizens to surrender their arms, and return to their homes. The impass was broken by s single shot, reportedly fired by one of the para-military extremists. Eight civilians were killed in the ensuing exchange.

Ironically, the local citizens blamed the government, rather than the extremists for the civilian deaths. Before order was restored, armed extremists from the surrounding communities descended upon the guard units. Col. Smith, finding his forces outmatched, ordered a retreat.

Governor Gage has called upon all law abiding citizens to support the joint state/national task force in its efforts to restore order and enforce the gun ban. The Governor demanded the immediate surrender of those responsible for planning and leading the attack on government law enforcement personnel. Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere, who the Governor names as "ring-leaders" in right wing anti-tax movement, and members of the paramilitary extremist group, remain at large.

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Fred J. Drumheller
NRA Life
NRA Golden Eagle

Tom Matiska · April 20, 2000, 10:56 AM

Bull's eye

Got more?

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Zensho · April 20, 2000, 10:59 AM

I haven't been able to find this "news". Consider it suspect at best.

**Bud Helms** · April 20, 2000, 11:10 AM

Zensho,

If you've never heard of Mass. Gov. Gage or Francis Smith (the Swamp Fox?), then read the last paragraph. Your response proves Fred's purpose in the post.

It's coming around.

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JimDiver · April 20, 2000, 11:10 AM

It happened 200+ years ago.... Remeber yer history?

dZ · April 20, 2000, 11:29 AM

i was wondering who was going to post this 2day!

dZ

Shin-Tao · April 20, 2000, 11:51 AM

Lexington? John Hancock?
Paul Revere? You know, 1776 and all that?

Zensho · April 20, 2000, 02:12 PM

What? No way. If I didn't see it in the news it didn't happen! Thats what were up against folks. Actually, by the time I got to Samuel Adams name I started to wonder, didn't I have a six pack of that last night?

Paul Revere · April 20, 2000, 03:36 PM

I know where Paul Revere's been hiding.

Ed Brunner · April 20, 2000, 07:53 PM

1775

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Better days to be,

Ed

Paul Morceau · April 20, 2000, 10:07 PM

Had to chime in. If you live in Mass see you at the state house on Monday.

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In the shadow of Bunker Hill from the People's Republic of Massachusetts

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jimpeel · April 20, 2000, 10:37 PM

Paul,

If I can make it I'll be the one wearing a bright red tee shirt (weather permitting) that says "The experts agree, gun control works". This is bisected by the Nazi, Red Chinese, and Russian flag symbols.

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Gun Control: The proposition that a woman found dead in an alley, raped and strangled with her own panty hose, is more acceptable than allowing that same woman to defend herself with a firearm.

Paul Morceau · April 20, 2000, 10:50 PM

I think I saw that T Shirt at the Monument rally 2 years ago. I'll probably have a red ball cap and my blue Legion jacket.

Covert Mission · April 21, 2000, 03:04 AM

Great post. Really.

I wish I could join you rabble-rousers in MA... I'll be thinking of you. I'd be happy to buy the first round of Sam Adams.

Fred J. Drumheller · April 21, 2000, 06:57 AM

Most Honourable Sirs,

I posted this as a great Example of what we're up against. Had today's liberal Media been reporting the Events of Lexing and Concord in 1775. Please disseminate it among your non shooting Friends. You'll be surprised how many of Them get it. And, it's fun to discover how many supposedly well educated People don't get it, even after they read the last Paragraph.

Watch for further Dispatches from the left-wing, Bed wetting, liberal Media from the 18th Century.

Your Most Humble and Obedient Servant

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Fred J. Drumheller
NRA Life
NRA Golden Eagle

April 20, 2000, 07:41 AM	#1
Fred J. Drumheller Retired Screen Name Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 90	BOSTON, April 20--National guard units attemting to confiscate a cache of recently banned military-style assault weapons and ammunition were ambushed on April 19th by elements of a para-military extremist faction. Guard and law enforcement agents estimated that they lost 72 killed and more than 20 woundeds before their forces were forced to withdraw. Speaking after the clash, massachusetts Governor, Thoms Gage, declared that the para-military extremist faction was made up of local citizens who have links with the right wing anti-tax movement. Gage blamed the extremists with recent incidents of vandalism directed against internal revenue offices. The Governor, who described the groups leaders as "criminals,"issued an executive order authouizing the summary arrest of anyone who attempted to resist the efforts to enforce the recent gun ban. The government raid on the para-military extremist arsenal followed a widespread refusal by Massachusetts citizens to turn in recently outlawed military-style assault weapons. Gage issued the ban on military-style assault weapons and ammunition earlier this month. The decision followed a meeting in early April between the Governor and military authorities which recommended the forcible confiscation of these illegal guns. One government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, pointed out that "None of these guns can be used for any legitimate sporting purpose." The government forces initially succeeded in confiscating a large supply of outlawed guns and ammunition. However, the agents attempting to seize arms and ammunition, in Lexington, met with unexpected resistance from heavily armed para-military extremists who had been tipped off about the impending government raid. During a tense standoff in Lexington's town park, National Guard Colonel Francis Smith, commanding the operation, ordered the armend band of citizens to surrender their arms, and return to their homes. The impass was broken by s single shot, reportedly fired by one of the para-military extremists. Eight civilians were killed in the ensuing exchange. Ironically, the local citizens blamed the government, rather than the extremists for the civilian deaths. Before order was restored, armed extremists from the surrounding communities descended upon the guard units. Col. Smith, finding his forces outmatched, ordered a retreat. Governor Gage has called upon all law abiding citizens to support the joint state/national task force in its efforts to restore order and enforce the gun ban. The Governor demanded the immediate surrender of those responsible for planning and leading the attack on government law enforcement personnel. Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere, who the Governor names as "ring-leaders" in right wing anti-tax movement, and members of the paramilitary extremist group, remain at large. ------------------ Fred J. Drumheller NRA Life NRA Golden Eagle

April 20, 2000, 10:56 AM	#2
Tom Matiska Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2000 Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pa Posts: 725	Bull's eye Got more? [This message has been edited by Tom Matiska (edited April 20, 2000).]

April 20, 2000, 10:59 AM	#3
Zensho Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 1999 Location: Northern California Posts: 233	I haven't been able to find this "news". Consider it suspect at best.

April 20, 2000, 11:10 AM	#4
Bud Helms Staff Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 10,553	Zensho, If you've never heard of Mass. Gov. Gage or Francis Smith (the Swamp Fox?), then read the last paragraph. Your response proves Fred's purpose in the post. It's coming around. [This message has been edited by sensop (edited April 20, 2000).]

April 20, 2000, 11:10 AM	#5
JimDiver Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2000 Location: San Jose, PRK Posts: 548	It happened 200+ years ago.... Remeber yer history?

April 20, 2000, 11:29 AM	#6
dZ Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 1999 Location: the Fetid Swamp, DC Posts: 7,565	i was wondering who was going to post this 2day! dZ

April 20, 2000, 11:51 AM	#7
Shin-Tao Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Posts: 1,528	Lexington? John Hancock? Paul Revere? You know, 1776 and all that?

April 20, 2000, 02:12 PM	#8
Zensho Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 1999 Location: Northern California Posts: 233	What? No way. If I didn't see it in the news it didn't happen! Thats what were up against folks. Actually, by the time I got to Samuel Adams name I started to wonder, didn't I have a six pack of that last night?

April 20, 2000, 03:36 PM	#9
Paul Revere Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 1999 Posts: 625	I know where Paul Revere's been hiding.

April 20, 2000, 07:53 PM	#10
Ed Brunner Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 1998 Location: Natchez, MS, USA Posts: 2,574	1775 ------------------ Better days to be, Ed

April 20, 2000, 10:07 PM	#11
Paul Morceau Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 1999 Location: Mass Posts: 446	Had to chime in. If you live in Mass see you at the state house on Monday. ------------------ In the shadow of Bunker Hill from the People's Republic of Massachusetts [This message has been edited by Paul Morceau (edited April 21, 2000).]

April 20, 2000, 10:37 PM	#12
jimpeel Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 1999 Location: Longmont, CO, USA Posts: 3,800	Paul, If I can make it I'll be the one wearing a bright red tee shirt (weather permitting) that says "The experts agree, gun control works". This is bisected by the Nazi, Red Chinese, and Russian flag symbols. ------------------ Gun Control: The proposition that a woman found dead in an alley, raped and strangled with her own panty hose, is more acceptable than allowing that same woman to defend herself with a firearm.

April 20, 2000, 10:50 PM	#13
Paul Morceau Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 1999 Location: Mass Posts: 446	I think I saw that T Shirt at the Monument rally 2 years ago. I'll probably have a red ball cap and my blue Legion jacket.

April 21, 2000, 03:04 AM	#14
Covert Mission Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 1999 Location: West of the Pecos Posts: 671	Great post. Really. I wish I could join you rabble-rousers in MA... I'll be thinking of you. I'd be happy to buy the first round of Sam Adams.

April 21, 2000, 06:57 AM	#15
Fred J. Drumheller Retired Screen Name Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 90	Most Honourable Sirs, I posted this as a great Example of what we're up against. Had today's liberal Media been reporting the Events of Lexing and Concord in 1775. Please disseminate it among your non shooting Friends. You'll be surprised how many of Them get it. And, it's fun to discover how many supposedly well educated People don't get it, even after they read the last Paragraph. Watch for further Dispatches from the left-wing, Bed wetting, liberal Media from the 18th Century. Your Most Humble and Obedient Servant ------------------ Fred J. Drumheller NRA Life NRA Golden Eagle