OT US Air Force ‘Stands Ready’ As Facebook Group Plans To Raid Area 51

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  1. BigGameDamian

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    https://www.google.com/amp/s/pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2019/07/15/us-air-force-raid-area-51/amp/

    CNN) — They’ve got a plan to raid Area 51 and “see them aliens.” But what will happen if they actually do it?

    Over one million people have signed up to a joke Facebook event, calling on users to meet at Area 51, the US Air Force base in Nevada that’s long been a source of alien conspiracy theories, in September.

    “If we Naruto run, we can move faster than their bullets,” the page says, referencing the Japanese manga-inspired running style with arms outstretched backwards and heads forward. “Let’s see them aliens.”

    A pinned post on the page attempts to cover its bases, reading “Hello US government, this is a joke, and I do not actually intend to go ahead with this plan. I just thought it would be funny and get me some thumbsy uppies on the internet.” But as the event has gained traction — inspiring dozens of memes and jokes — the profile of the situation has risen, so much so that the US Air Force has been made aware of the potential impending raid.

    And they’re not as lighthearted about the situation as folks on the internet are.

    “[Area 51] is an open training range for the U.S. Air Force, and we would discourage anyone from trying to come into the area where we train American armed forces,” a spokeswoman told The Washington Post. “The U.S. Air Force always stands ready to protect America and its assets.”

    CNN has reached out to the Air Force and is waiting to hear back.

    Area 51 was officially acknowledged as an Air Force base in 2013, but has spurred conspiracy theories as an unidentified flying object and alien holding site for decades. In short, it’s thought that Area 51 holds all the government secrets about aliens — though the CIA has published documents confirming its use as a test base.

    But it has since been confirmed that the US government has spent $22 million researching UFOs. Just last month a group of US senators were briefed on UFO encounters the US Navy has had, too.
     
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    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

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  3. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    I’m amazed it took someone this long to post this on here!
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I say go for it. It will be highly entertaining.
     
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    stampedehero Make Your Day, a Doobies Day Staff Member Moderator

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    A wall of tear gas and a few marines can put them in order. Besides, when (if) they storm in, what do they do? Have a riot? Find souvenirs? Take selfies for the world wide web?
     
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    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Anyone who gets past the initial perimeter alive then becomes easy pickings stuck at the doors unable to get past the security features to open it.
     
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    Titan Well-Known Member

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    It's just a plan to drum up more business at the local brothel

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  9. Lanny

    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    Look, just use the alien phasor gun on them. Don't like that much violence? Okay, set it on stun.
     
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    A million people signed up...how many will actually go?
     
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    barfo triggered obsessive commie pinko Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Millions have been going every night for years. None have ever returned. If you don't go, tomorrow you won't remember you saw this signup list.

    I've been making this same post in this same thread every day, because every day the prior thread is gone and a new one appears.

    barfo
     
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    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    Not that many. I'd say less than half. Maybe 400,000 tops.
     
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    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    I don't remember seeing your thread before. However, there are mornings where I wake up with a bad headache and I don't recall any dreams or what transpired the day before. Coincidence, I'm sure.
     
  15. Dougnsalem

    Dougnsalem not barf

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    At least two, if I can I get a ride with you...
     
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    Dougnsalem not barf

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    In other news today.....

    AREA 51 RAID SPAWNS RIVAL FACEBOOK EVENT: 'STORM THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE, IT CAN'T SWALLOW ALL OF US'

    A joke Facebook event calling on alien hunters to raid the secretive Area 51 base has spawned an even more ambitious rival that is beginning to capture attention: One calling for people to storm the Bermuda Triangle.....

    There is more. You can go read it yourself. Lol.

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newsweek.com/area-51-raid-facebook-event-bermuda-triangle-storm-1449665?amp=1
     
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    "The US Navy has been made aware of the potential impending raid.

    And they’re not as lighthearted about the situation as folks on the internet are.

    “The Bermuda Triangle is an open training range for the U.S. Navy, and we would discourage anyone from trying to come into the area where we train American armed forces,” aspokeswoman told The Washington Post.“The U.S. Navy always stands ready to protect America and its assets.”
     
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    We can fly a UFO back...wait can you fly stick shift?
     
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    Dougnsalem not barf

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    Ok, I missed that part. Now that's really funny!

    Hold up! Just a minute here.... I now see why I missed that in the article. Lmao. Good one Chris!
     
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