@emptywheel Why is it assumed police need military gear for policing? When in the history of this country has that EVER been necessary?
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@USDroneWarDept No no. That's not where the need arises. DOD has to deal old military gear so defense contractors get to sell them new stuff -
@emptywheel Ahh, now we see where you're coming from. Initial tweet a bit confusing.
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@emptywheel@BernardKingIII it's called surplus. Waste not, want not.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@emptywheel Don't forget forfeiture; that's a good funding source, too! -
I wonder who's in charge of those garage sales and what their cut is.
@cocktailhag@emptywheel MT forfeiture; good funding source, too!
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@emptywheel Imagine if that money went into things that prevented crime in the first place.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@emptywheel They also get money by confiscating property during searches. If it's for drugs, good luck getting your stuff back.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@emptywheel Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! As per usual. Wish this would get more attention. It also channels Stephanie Kelton#MMT stuffThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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