"The Waco siege was the siege of a compound belonging to the Branch Davidians, carried out by American federal and Texas state law enforcement, as well as the U.S. military, between February 28 and April 19, 1993. The Branch Davidians were led by David Koresh and were headquartered at Mount Carmel Center ranch in the community of Axtell, Texas, 13 miles (21 kilometers) east-northeast of Waco. Suspecting the group of stockpiling illegal weapons, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) obtained a search warrant for the compound and arrest warrants for Koresh and a select few of the group's members.
The incident began when the ATF attempted to raid the ranch. An intense gun battle erupted, resulting in the deaths of four government agents and six Branch Davidians. Upon the ATF's failure to raid the compound, a siege lasting 51 days was initiated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Eventually, the FBI launched an assault and initiated a tear gas attack in an attempt to force the Branch Davidians out of the ranch. During the attack, a fire caused by Federal agents engulfed Mount Carmel Center. In total, 86 people, 82 of which were innocent died, including David Koresh. "
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[–] 16382879? ago
I haven't seen a Army surplus store since the early 90's '''They were everywhere in Muh Youth Did WACO have something to do with that I'm sure they are around Maybe can't compete with (((big box stores))) aka BassPro High dollar cunts ,i think our military surplus is left over seas now more cost effective???? Any one know ..
Seriously though Waco was fuckie
good summary indeed
have a taco emoji 🌮 for your efforts
[–] 16383145? ago
There are still Branch Davidians alive in the area, but they strongly disavow Koresh. What I've heard is there are some still sympathetic to him, but the others shun them for fear of the government coming in and shooting them all again. We all know (or should) about the interviews with survivors that say Koresh was a kid diddler or stole everyone's wives. Do we have people saying the opposite, or anyone admitting they were forced to lie under threat of force? You can't openly support Waco unless you have evidence to disprove the polygamy and pedophilia claims.
>>12377157
The internet killed and government policy killed surplus stores. Prices are better online, and the Clinton government didn't want military gear of any sort getting into civvie hands so they started destroying it. Even web gear, boots, and other mundane items.
>>12379743
Do you really think if you try and stop armed Federal agents to ask for their ID, when they already think they've had their positions compromised in what they were briefed was a hostile environment, without them just shooting you anyways?
>>12438831
Same ID for 12 days. Fuck are you doing?
[–] 16383153? ago
Actual Branch Davidian here. Uncle was killed at Waco. None of us disavow Koresh. We do however tell the FBI when they send their undercover agents to our chapters that Koresh was wrong and that Weimerica is strong and prosperous. The reality is that we've stored more rifles and ammunition than the feds can handle and our underground chapters keep the spirit of revolution alive. Come see us at our armory when SHTF.