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Gunfire erupts in Lower Yakima Valley
Daily Sun News ^
| Aug 2010
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Posted on 09/01/2010 11:28:12 AM PDT by epithermal
In addition to gunfire over the weekend, deputies were dispatched to what could have been an even more dramatic situation in the 7000 block of Van Belle Road. That's where the Sheriff's office says two crates of explosives were found containing mortars and howitzers.
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TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: banglist; borderslanguage; culture; illegalinvasion; illegals; immigration; washington
Nothing unusual about gunfire in the Yakima Valley of Washington state because of the large illegal immigrant population. But, where did the mortars and "howitzers" come from. Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't a howitzer a gun and not an explosive. I have yet to find a follow up to this story, so if anyone is in the know, please fill me in.
To: epithermal
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posted on
09/01/2010 11:31:19 AM PDT
by
CodeToad
(Islam needs to be banned in the US and treated as a criminal enterprise.)
To: epithermal
Think the folks in Yakima would vote for a WA style SB1070?
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posted on
09/01/2010 11:33:04 AM PDT
by
G Larry
(Democrats: expediting the Destruction of America, before they lose power...)
To: G Larry
Absolutely, but they are way outnumbered by the lefties in Seattle. I would like to see the east half of the state split off to form a new state. It has been tried in the past.
To: CodeToad
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posted on
09/01/2010 11:37:09 AM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(This post is not a statement of fact. It is merely a personal opinion -- or humor -- or both.)
To: epithermal
Yakima Firing Center is a major training area for combat units at Ft. Lewis.
Somebody’s going to Military prison.
To: epithermal
mustve been some big damn crates...
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posted on
09/01/2010 11:38:45 AM PDT
by
Gilbo_3
(Gov is not reason; not eloquent; its force.Like fire,a dangerous servant & master. George Washington)
To: epithermal
“mortars” as in fireworks
“howitzers” probably something like above that was past the vocabulary of the reporter.
It never ceases to amaze me at the stupidity of the average AP reporter.
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posted on
09/01/2010 11:40:18 AM PDT
by
Texas Fossil
(Government, even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one.)
To: epithermal
Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't a howitzer a gun and not an explosive.A Howitzer is a cannon. A Mortar is a small, muzzle-loaded weapon that shoots shells. It may be they found cases of Howitzer and Mortar rounds. But you couldn't tell by the writing...
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posted on
09/01/2010 11:41:40 AM PDT
by
bcsco
(From Recovery Summer to The Winter of our Discontent...)
To: epithermal
A howitzer is a wheeled artillery piece. They come in several calibers. 105 MM is an old stand by. They are used as anti personal pieces
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posted on
09/01/2010 11:42:39 AM PDT
by
70th Division
(I love my country but fear my government!)
To: 70th Division
I would take it very personally indeed were I to be shot with one.
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posted on
09/01/2010 11:52:13 AM PDT
by
rahbert
To: epithermal
Gunfire erupts...One of my least favorite headlines.
You see, these firearms erupt spontaneously, as if they are a natural force like a volcano.
Unpredictable, uncontrollable - we're at their mercy and there's no moral judgment implied.
Usually this phrase appears when the gunfire occurs either in "urban" areas or involving the denizens thereof. And that goes for illegal aliens as well.
To: Texas Fossil
maybe shells for mortars/arty was what was meant.
Is the Army missing live ammo, or were they duds
collected on the impact area, or training rounds
purchased from the local surplus store?
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posted on
09/01/2010 11:56:47 AM PDT
by
rahbert
To: 70th Division
A “Gun” is a direct fire weapon and a howitzer is indirect fire as I recall.
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posted on
09/01/2010 12:06:16 PM PDT
by
Wu
(Excuse me while I kiss the sky......)
To: CodeToad
I’ve always wanted that Barretts .50 :)
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posted on
09/01/2010 12:26:54 PM PDT
by
bill1952
(Choice is an illusion created between those with power - and those without)
To: Wu
A “Gun” is a direct fire weapon and a howitzer is indirect fire as I recall.Basically you're correct. Howitzers are high trajectory artillery pieces. Their original purpose was the shelling of opposite slopes of hills. Modern technology has brought about field artillery that will perform the function of both high and low trajectory field guns.
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posted on
09/01/2010 12:41:40 PM PDT
by
VR-21
To: epithermal
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posted on
09/01/2010 12:50:05 PM PDT
by
UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide
(REPEAL OR REBEL! -- Islam Delenda Est! -- I Want Constantinople Back. -- Rumble thee forth.)
To: G Larry
Think the folks in Yakima would vote for a WA style SB1070? Depends on if only citizens got to vote. Ever been to Yakima?
To: SeaHawkFan
Born there!
Last visit was late 2008 after burying my Father.
It’s a shame what has happened to that area!
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posted on
09/01/2010 6:40:39 PM PDT
by
G Larry
(Democrats: expediting the Destruction of America, before they lose power...)
To: rahbert
Makes sense to me.
The Press NEVER gets this type of stuff right. But for that matter, what DO they get Right?
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posted on
09/01/2010 7:33:31 PM PDT
by
Texas Fossil
(Government, even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one.)
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