Here we go again. Check out the comments under the 'don't worry' link. I must still be a 'paranoid delusionist' because I think this sort of 'training' is a bad sign for Merika. (I was properly diagnosed thus once by a military professional over this very topic.) According to one smug commenter, someone 'in the know,' the 'boys' inside are laughing their asses off at citizens as they buzz around in their helicopters. That's so sweet. I'm so glad they enjoy the 'training' paid for by their fellow citizens. Because there's obviously nothing to worry about, you know? They are protecting our freedom, see?, and we all love each other so much in this country, so there's nothing to worry about, and they'll be laughing and laughing even when they get the actual orders to round people up for martial law, because it's so funny that people are 'paranoid delusionists' and think there's anything wrong with the military conducting 'live training' in cities. It's just TRAINING, you morons! Too fucking funny. I can't believe people get worked up over shit like this. They're just TRAINING for martial law or urban warfare or something like that. Don't you want them to be properly trained to arrest your ass when the time comes, you fucking paranoid assholes? - Ed.
from kgw: Don't worry - Portland is not under attack. Low flying military helicopters buzzing downtown Portland looked like a scene out of a movie. Monday night’s drama was all part of a military exercise. Newschannel8 has learned, the Army and Navy are conducting Urban Military Training in Portland and Salem from August 17-30.
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